What If You Can't Get Into Classes?

The following post was made for the fall 2012 semester, but the info is just as relevant for spring 2013. The add deadline was August 31^st for full-term fall classes, and if you had a hard time getting the classes you needed, you’re not alone. Many students found it difficult to crash classes this semester. Due to California budget issues, we had to cut courses. Because of the economy, more people are going back to school. Fewer classes being offered and more people needing to take them means that it’s challenging to find classes – and given that reality -- you may not be able to get into school this semester. However, you can still be productive.

New students:  

• Contact First Year Services in Oct. or Nov. for spring semester (L-206   619-388-3998)
• Assessment test
• New student orientation and online new student orientation
• Financial aid referral
• Career and educational guidance
• Peer mentoring

If you’re new to college, check into First Year Services to see if you can receive counseling and support for next semester. They can help you sign up for an assessment test and new student orientation, part of the matriculation process that gives students a better registration priority. Career planning, educational guidance, referral to financial aid, and peer mentoring are part of the comprehensive services available to many first-time students. This will prepare you for next semester.

Jobs Employers Can't Fill

What careers are employers having a hard time filling? This slideshow details a number of careers and explains why bosses can't seem to find employees in these fields. City College offers training for: machinists, nurses, accountants, and administrative assistants. This slideshow/article appeared on CNBC.com.        









College Info

Best colleges: "US News and World Report's" 2013 annual poll of the best colleges is here. Check out the top 10 national universities and 10 best liberal arts colleges.


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UCSD expands its Jacobs School of Engineering: this "U-T San Diego" article details the 83 million dollar expansion and which components of research will be housed there.

Parking added at City! There is a new parking structure for City students, staff, and faculty available now. Here is a link to info about it. Keep in mind that all student lots require a valid SDCCD parking permit.


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Also here is a link to SDSU's TAG requirements for fall 2013. The link was provided by City counselor Anne Nelson.

Every Thursday, from 9am to 11:15am, you can get fresh vegetables grown at City's Urban Farm. The farm stand is at Curran Plaza at the junction of 14th and "C" between the Saville Theatre and the LRC, and students get 1/3 off the price.

Resume Tips

If you're creating a resume, check out 7 Things Every Resume Needs in 2012. The article was published on August 6, 2012 in "AOL Jobs." It was forwarded by Public Information Officer, Heidi Bunkowske.

What Counselors Do Seven

This is part seven of a series of roles that counselors play at City College.  Feel free to add to the list!  

Humorist (Ray) – Sometimes we need to step back and enjoy a good laugh. It may be the only thing that gets us through the day. Added benefit – we don’t take ourselves too seriously.

Interpreter (Kelli) – Academic Babble: the jargon that academics use to confuse everyone else into thinking they’re smarter than they actually are.  Sometimes we forget that you’re not steeped in the jargon, so I interpret and translate into plain English.  Occasionally, you’ll notice me frowning at the words on the page, trying to figure out what exactly the author actually meant when they wrote that. 

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Avoiding Student Loan Debt

Author Ellie Kay believes it's possible to get through school without a lot of student loan debt, and her article Tips On Paying For College With Minimal Debt tells you how. The column appeared in the "U-T San Diego" on August 5, 2012.

What Counselors Do Six

This is part six of a series of roles that counselors play at City College.  Feel free to add to the list!  

Advocate (Ray) – Someone who’s on your side. This can take the form of a letter of recommendation for a scholarship, application to a university, or explaining to the VP of Student Services why a petition for re-admission from disqualification is justified.



Hedy Lamarr of "The Conspirators"

Conspirator (Ray) – Your parents want you to become a doctor, and you can’t stand the sight of blood. Let’s conspire to find something that’s a better fit.

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