Bakotopia Newsletter 11 - 2 - 07
Bakotopia Newsletter 11 - 2 - 07
By: Matt Munoz, Bakotopia Editor
Description: Find out what's happening this week! Feel the 'COLLEGE BUZZ'!
Topics: Bakotopia Newsletter November 2007, Bakersfield, blog, Bakotopia.com
Posted by matt Thu Nov 1, 2007 10:33:10 PDT
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I'm still paying back my school loan...
It's the
Newsletter 'College Buzz' Edition!
My college story is a lengthy one filled with indecision, panic, dropping out, re-entry and ultimately glory (for me at least.)
When I graduated from McFarland High School I went straight to the dorms of BC as a music major. I signed up for classes and my parents helped me out with money. That’s where my adventure began, and what a tale it is.
Like many of you current students or alumni reading this issue of Bakotopia, making decisions and devising a survival plan is an important part of everyday life.
Will I find a parking space today? I forgot my book! I can’t be late for work! Will my financial check show up on time? I’m hungover, I don’t wanna go to class!
Yes, these are the trials of life we all must face as students of higher learning. My best memories of college are being a member of every music group on campus - the marching band, jazz band, concert band, steel drum band. If there was an opening, you’d find me in the ranks.
After my first two semesters at BC, I ended up changing my major to “undeclared,” graduating with an AA, and transferring to CSUB not knowing what I wanted to do with myself. I continued playing music on campus, and found out they had started a communications program at CSUB. It was a fairly new program, but with the help of one of my mentors, Judith Pratt being one, I finally felt a sense of direction. Music and performing was my first love, but the entertainment business was a close second. I had to figure out a way to bridge the two, and in the process create a career path.
I ended up dropping out for about 12 years, but my conscience, parents, professors, and valley fever kept telling me to “Go back and finish your degree, Matt.”
So I did. I called my old professors who were more than happy to help me get on track. My buddy Frank Ramirez at CSUB’s financial aid department re-educated me on the current forms, and Priscilla Long, the best school advisor in the world, showed me how to finish in a year and half! It can be that easy, if you take the time to plan accordingly.
So, read on my dear students! Do not fear the unknown - just get off you're rear and make your life happen! School is back in session!
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TIME TO GET UP AND BE SOMEBODY! THE CAMPUS BUZZ EDITION IS HERE!
FIND A RACK NEAR YOU!
Spotlight! College Student Body Stories! Thanks to all who ranted and raved!
Biology Burnout - Paying the piper isn't pleasant
National Coming Out Day Should Stay in The Closet - A Rant
My Name is Julie - BC Student?
Blogging 101 - A 'How-To' From a Local Media Gadfly (A MUST READ!)
BC & Me!
Farming Out The Dead - Catch Zombie Farm at The Spotlight on 11/11!
The Grind - Evaluate, baby!
Profile Of The Wk - Brandonbang of BC!
Interview with Jay Vilardi of The Almost - Bako Exclusive!
Band of The Week - Standown!
'Sylvia' at The Empty Space reminds us how to love!
Top 5 Mistakes Made When Submitting Demos!
COMING ON NOVEMBER 11/21! BAKOTOPIA'S NIGHT B4 THANKSGIVING BASH AT FISHLIPS! WRITE IT ON YOUR CALENDARS!
PLUS 'SCENE ON THE SCENE' PICS OF THE WEEK! AND SOOO MUCH MORE TO LOVE! RUN OUT AND GET YOUR COPY OF BAKOTOPIA MAGAZINE TODAY! LOCAL EVENTS! QUALITY ADVERTISING!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! WE LOVE YOU ALL!
WANNA SEE YOURSELF IN OUR DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS MAG?
STAY TUNED FOR ALL THE HALLOWEEN PICS! TRUST ME, THERE'S MORE THAN YOUR HEART CAN HANDLE! PUT THE VIAGRA DOWN! YOU MIGHT HURT YOURSELF!
PEACE,
Matt
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