Hello All

Eric · 08-28-04, 11:44 PM

Just joined these forums, from what I have seen so far they look pretty informative. I'll be starting my first quarter at Cal Poly Pomona this Fall as a Technical Theatre and Design Major and looking forward to meeting some new people.

By the way does anyone have any tips or suggestions for an incoming freshman?

-Eric

***Admin*** · 08-28-04, 11:47 PM

Welcome to the forum Eric.
From the top of my head -> Take maximum 12 units on your first quarter. Don't slack off. If you fail your first quarter, don't worry as more than 50% of the incoming students fail.
Are you staying in the dormitory?
If you have any questions, feel free to post.

Eric · 08-28-04, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by KayCee

Welcome to the forum Eric.
From the top of my head -> Take maximum 12 units on your first quarter. Don't slack off. If you fail your first quarter, don't worry as more than 50% of the incoming students fail.
Are you staying in the dormitory?
If you have any questions, feel free to post.

Sounds like a good plan, i'm taking 13 units

no i'm not staying in the dorms, I will commute from Upland (about 15mins away)

krk230 · 08-29-04, 05:34 PM

cool...why not take 3 more units (like a blow-off GE class)? if you do that you can do the 4-year pledge...priority registration!

Ketcham82 · 08-29-04, 08:48 PM

No, you're fine with 12 units. I knew a lot of dumbos that ended up dropping out of college because they slacked off too much on top of their 18-unit schedule. Don't try to prove anything to anyone. Just keep it cool for the first couple of quarters until you find your groove.

One tip: don't worry about making friends quickly. more than likely by the end of your first year you probably won't be talking to them anymore. You'll meet plenty of girls here, so don't worry about that either.

Ketcham82 · 08-29-04, 08:52 PM

almost forgot to add this: take a look at A-Angel's Hello There! thread. good tips on parking!

Eric · 08-29-04, 10:28 PM

I will thanks

Mike · 08-30-04, 09:21 PM

Welcome to the forum Eric.
NO matter how difficult, don't give up college.

Talon · 09-10-04, 01:19 PM

Find out who your advisor is and get to know him or her. They are there to help you and will try to answer your questions as best as possible.

Young Entrepreneur · 09-17-04, 01:04 AM

Welcome to the board Eric.

08-28-04, 11:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Eric Newcomer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 23	Hello All Just joined these forums, from what I have seen so far they look pretty informative. I'll be starting my first quarter at Cal Poly Pomona this Fall as a Technical Theatre and Design Major and looking forward to meeting some new people. By the way does anyone have any tips or suggestions for an incoming freshman? -Eric

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*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,961	Welcome to the forum Eric. From the top of my head -> Take maximum 12 units on your first quarter. Don't slack off. If you fail your first quarter, don't worry as more than 50% of the incoming students fail. Are you staying in the dormitory? If you have any questions, feel free to post. __________________ Cal Poly Forums

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Ketcham82 Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Covina Posts: 188	No, you're fine with 12 units. I knew a lot of dumbos that ended up dropping out of college because they slacked off too much on top of their 18-unit schedule. Don't try to prove anything to anyone. Just keep it cool for the first couple of quarters until you find your groove. One tip: don't worry about making friends quickly. more than likely by the end of your first year you probably won't be talking to them anymore. You'll meet plenty of girls here, so don't worry about that either.

08-29-04, 08:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ketcham82 Enthusiast Joined: Dec 2003 Location: Covina Posts: 188	almost forgot to add this: take a look at A-Angel's Hello There! thread. good tips on parking!

08-29-04, 10:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eric Newcomer Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 23	I will thanks

08-30-04, 09:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike Enthusiast Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Fullerton Posts: 199	Welcome to the forum Eric. NO matter how difficult, don't give up college.

09-10-04, 01:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
Talon Enthusiast Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 184	Find out who your advisor is and get to know him or her. They are there to help you and will try to answer your questions as best as possible.

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Young Entrepreneur Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Riverside Posts: 169	Welcome to the board Eric.