You might consider some of the following questions: where are you from? What is your major?
Why are you taking an online course?
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite food?
What is the farthest you have traveled from home?
What did you do over Winter Break?
Respond to any of these questions or anything else to tell us about yourself.
THEN, AFTER OTHERS HAVE RESPONDED, COME BACK TO THE BLOG AND RESPOND TO THEIR POSTS.
Remember, you may not wait until Saturday to do these posts. If you do that, you will not receive credit. The reason for that is that the blog is supposed to get you to write, read, write, in a community with others in our class. If you wait until Saturday, you are basically just writing to yourself. No one will really read what you write or respond to it--so write during the week.
Hi! My name is Blair and I am a Business Administration major with a concentration in accounting. I decided to take this online course because it fit well with my schedule and I need extra units in order to become a CPA. My favorite foods are tacos and cheesecake. The furthest I've traveled from home is Italy. This winter break I visited family in Arizona and flew to Tennessee to see a friend.
ReplyDeleteBlair, hi there! I hope you have a fabulous semester!
DeleteHi Blair, I love a good cheesecake myself and it's really cool that you traveled so much in our month long break. Hope you have a successful semester!
DeleteHello all, my name is Will Cross and I am a Criminal Justice major with a concentration in law enforcement. I am taking this course because it will hopefully help me with my writing schools and it also is helping me advance in my field of study. My favorite food is chicken. The furthest I have raveled to is Chicago. This winter break did not go so well for me as I was going through a hard break up. But I'm out of it now so it's all good.
DeleteHello, My name is Joshua Turowski I am a Criminal Justice major minoring in Sociology. I plan on graduating this spring, I took an online course because I currently am taking four other on campus courses. Online courses offer much more flexibility. The farthest I have traveled is to Poland as all my family lives there in which I try to visit at least once a year. Over winter break I visited with family and worked in the construction field.
ReplyDeleteJoshua...I am glad you have one online class. It sounds like a busy semester! Take care, Dr. S
DeleteJoshua.. Wish you luck on your last semester.
DeleteHi Joshua,
DeleteI agree with taking this online course for the flexibility of it. Have you taken many online courses? This is the first online course I have taken.
Hi Joshua,
DeleteMy major is sociology, how do you like it so far? I hope your last semester is great, all the hard work is paying off. Do you have any plans for after graduation? How does it feel to be almost done?
Hello Joshua,
DeleteCRJU is a cool major. I also learned that computer science is ethically similar to it. I agree that online courses provide flexibility, in relation to on-campus classes. I am taking this class for the same kind of reason as well. It is very nice that you got to visit Poland. I am interested in visiting England and other European countries. Congratulations on trying to graduate this semester. Good luck in this class.
Roshaan S.
Greetings!
ReplyDeleteMy name is Destiny, and I am a Biology major specializing in Veterinary Medicine. After I graduate, I plan on opening my own practice. I decided to take this course because I am enrolled in 6 other courses, and this one fit my schedule. I went to Ridgeview High School and graduated in 2014. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, California but I also lived in Tucson, Arizona for 4 years. The farthest I've traveled from home is El Paso, Texas to visit family members. I didn't do much over break but spend time with family, relax, and recoup for this coming semester.
Destiny...El Paso is pretty far away. It doesn't seem like it since it's still in the U.S., but this country is so massive that in distance terms, it's far.
DeleteI'm glad you were able to rest a bit over break!
Hi Destiny. You and I have something in common, we both love animals!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Melissa Navarro. I am a senior at California State University, Bakersfield, studying to obtain my bachelors degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. I am taking this course online because it works perfect with schedule and because I enjoy the professor's form of teaching. My favorite book is Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. I actually read the book during winter break. The book was extremely inspiring and changed my perception about life and death. I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in finding a purpose and meaning in life. My favorite type of food is Thai and sushi. I am a real food lover! The furthest I have traveled has been to Jalisco, Mexico. To enjoyed my winter break, I read, worked, hiked to the Hollywood sign, ate amazing seafood in Los Angeles, and went to "the happiest place on Earth", Disneyland.
Greetings, Melissa, Thai and sushi are the best! Our first big essay will be about food--writing about food is fun, I find!
DeleteGreat Dr. Schmoll! I am now looking forward to our first big essay.
DeleteHello Everyone! My name is Theresa Beaver. I am a junior majoring in Biology. As a mother, an online course provides a little more freedom in my schedule to ensure I can drop off and pick up my daughter. I love to read, so deciding on one single book is a bit difficult. However, if I had to choose just one, it would probably be "The Shining" by Stephen King. The furthest I've traveled has been to Eufaula, Oklahoma - which is a tiny town about an hour and a half from Tulsa. I'm looking forward to a great semester and I wish you all the best of luck!
ReplyDeleteHi Theresa its nice to meet you. This summer I actually went through Oklahoma and I think that I went through Tulsa it was a nice place to go through. I am also looking forward to a great semester.
DeleteHello, my name is joaquin Mancilla and I am a Child Adolescence major. I decided to take this course online, well to be honest I don't know why I'm taking an online class this is my first online class I've ever taken I am more of going to a classroom and learn, I'm not so much of a taking classes online only because I love to interact with humans, lol. My favorite food would have to be, well I like all foods and I don't discriminate against its deliciousness glory lol but if I have to pick one from all of them would be popusas, for those who don't know what a popusa is, it's like a stuffed quesadilla it is really good you guys should really try them they are delicious. The furthest I've travel would have to have Europe it was an amazing time had a lot of fun out there with my brother and the people out there are very kind and surprisingly happy, only because I've heard so many stories about Europe and well I was proven wrong. This winter break I took a vacation for myself, to which my family thought it was selfish of me to just leave like that but hey? We all need some time apart from the family, am I right? As far as to where I traveled to, I went to Las Vegas for two weeks and then after that I went to New York City and I must say it was the best four weeks of my life.
ReplyDeleteHi Joaquin,
DeleteI love Salvadorian Food. Pupusas and fried plantains are my favorite. There are really good diverse type of restaurants here in Bakersfield, especially from Latin America.
hello Melissa,
DeleteI know right, I really don't know any places here since I just moved here from Los Angeles I'm still getting used to everything and trying to find my way around the city without a car, anyways yea I love them so much the rebueltas are bomb lol. I can have a whole conversation about food lol but then I will get everyone hungry lol. good hearing from you Melissa.
Hello Joaquin,
DeleteIt's my first time taking an online class as well. I prefer face to face interaction, but its always good to try new things.
Neida that is so true but, it's good to do new things right? I love interacting with people you know making new friends but like you said it's always a good thing trying new things. Good to hear from you Neida look forward seeing everyone face to face soon.
DeleteHey y'all, my name is Jason Jeffries and this is my last semester here at CSUB. I am also an accounting major and went to Arizona over break, seems like we already have a lot in common Blair, Cool. I was born and raised here in Bakersfield and never plan to leave since Bakersfield is so centralized and one of the best places for business in the valley. In my spare time I like to dig for shark teeth at shark tooth hill in Bakersfield and I also like to fly radio controlled planes, wishing I could become a fighter pilot someday. I am taking this class because I love reading and writing plus it fits into my schedule perfectly since it's an online class. Over winter break I worked as much as I could and traveled out of town a few times. My favorite food is Italian so, I love Olive Garden. I hope this semester will be the best one yet and that I will learn a lot from this class. Nice meeting everyone!
ReplyDeleteHello Jason,
Deletecongratulations on this being your last semester, I know you've worked so hard to get were you at right now keep it up brother. I also love Italian food my favorite food to cook myself would have to be lasagna I don't mean to brag but I can make a killer lasagna. Maybe one of these days I will cook it for everyone in the class.
Wow Jason that is pretty cool. What part of Arizona did you go to?
DeleteGood luck Jason and finish strong!
DeleteCongratulations on your last semester, it is also mine! It feels great doesn't it? I remember wanting to be a fighter pilot when I was little, I loved being on airplanes. I still want to learn how to fly someday.
DeleteCongratulations on your upcoming graduation, Jason!! Have you ever flown your rc plane up in the Kernville? I live up here, and noticed there is a cool park for flying rc planes.
DeleteHi everyone, my name is Kimberly and I'm in the nursing program at CSUB. I am taking an online course because it fits better with my schedule than a face-to-face class. I'm originally from Fresno, but I've travelled all over for work and school. The furthest I've travelled from home is Costa Rica; I went last summer for a study abroad course. I don't have a favorite book, but I'm currently reading The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand which I'm really enjoying. Over winter break I caught up on sleep, went to a couple concerts, and mentally prepared myself for the coming semester. I'm looking forward to this class and learning as much as I can!
ReplyDeleteHi Kimberly, nursing sounds like a tough program! Online courses are great when trying to find the right schedule. This fit my schedule as well. Goodluck to you this semester!
DeleteHi Kimberly, nursing is a great major. Do you know what type of nursing you want to do after you graduate?
DeleteHi Kimberly, I am also a nursing major and am in the nursing program at AVC, so I know what you mean by mentally preparing for the upcoming semester and catching up on sleep. I wonder, is there really a such thing as being mentally prepared for the nursing program?
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DeleteHi Blair, I am actually in between surgical and trauma nursing. Once I have more experience in both fields, I think I will be able to decide which one would be a better fit.
DeleteHi Albion, how far into the program are you? This new semester is already proving to be overwhelming, but I hope that if I continue to stay on top of my work I won't fall behind.
Hey, a fellow 559 native! Good luck with school this semester!
DeleteHi Kimberly, I am in the second half of the second semester now and the pressure is on. We cannot fall behind at all for it is hell to catch up if at all possible. Good luck to the both of us!
DeleteHi class, my name is Sean Sands and I'm a liberal studies major. I'm taking an online course because it fit well with my work and school schedule. My favorite kind of books are fantasy and science fiction novels. Over winter break I read Arthas by Christie Golden. My favorite kind of food is Filipino food that my lovely wife makes. Tocino and pinak bet are two of my favorite dishes. I have been to Canada on vacation, and I would like to go Amsterdam in the future. I went to Las Vegas over winter break and enjoyed sleeping in.
ReplyDeleteHi Sean nice to meet you it seems that you have gone to many cool places. Winter breaks are the best because of the sleeping in part, I hate waking up so early so winter break comes around its relaxation for me. Well looking forward to a great semester and good luck.
DeleteThanks Claudia, nice to meet you as well. I hope you also have a great semester.
DeleteHello Sean, you have chosen a great major! I agree that online courses tend to work with busy schedules! They have helped me in past experiences when taking max unit loads and working full time. Sounds like you enjoy traveling, I also enjoy traveling as much as possible! I hope this semester goes well for you! Good luck!
DeleteHi everyone, my name is Emily Quintero and my major is Liberal Studies. I am currently in my third year at Cal State Bakersfield. I am taking this online course, because it fit well with my schedule. I do not have a favorite book, but hopefully I get to read interesting books in this course. I like Mexican food. My favorite dish is enchiladas. They are super yummy. The farthest I traveled has been to Mexico. I have family there, so it is nice to see them when I get the chance to travel there. I went to Mexico during winter break, and that was exciting. During winter break, I tried to sleep in the most I can. I had a break from work too, but that ended quicker than my school winter break. I work at a daycare and I enjoy working with children. It gives me lots of experience for my future teaching job. I hope everyone has an awesome semester!
ReplyDeleteHi Emily! What are some of the most memorable experiences - good and bad - that you had working at a daycare? What subject and grade level do you want to teach in the future? Working with children seems both fun and scary.
DeleteHi Yang! To walk in my job and be welcomed with hugs by the children is a great joy! That has to top my good memorable experiences. I dislike having to raise my voice when children are not following rules. I would like to teach all subjects, since my goal is to teach in elementary. I would like to teach from kindergarten to sixth grade, but preferably kindergarten.
DeleteEmily, that sounds sweet! What do you do if a child absolutely refuses to listen?
DeleteHi Emily, its cool that the girl I sat next to art is in my online class! What do you do when the kids are acting very bad to the point that they frustrate you? From personal experience from working with children, I know that some days they can be super active and act out of the ordinary and that can catch you off guard.
DeleteHey Emily,
DeleteI first of all, I want to bring to your attention the fact that we have the same last name! This is actually the first time I come across someone with the same last name as me, I think that is awesome. It is also interesting how you work with kids, I also work with kids but in the after school school program. How do you like your job? Do you have kids of all ages or are they all part of a particular age group?
Yang- If a child refuses to listen then I usually put them in time out for a bit. It seems to be very helpful!
DeleteBianca- Hi Bianca, that is super cool! I know who to ask now if I have any questions on either class. I either put the kids on time out, or take their privilege away from playing with toys or outside. Yes, the kids can be super active!
Deisy- Hi Deisy, it is pretty cool that we have the same last name. It is not a usual last name. I love my job! I work with TK through sixth grade.
Yes, fill free to ask me whenever! Those are great ways to handle them when they are behaving bad.
DeleteHello everyone. My name is Yang Ding and I am from China. I am currently a nursing major, but I plan on switching to computer science this semester. I am taking an online course because it is perfect for my schedule since I have to take care of my younger siblings at home while my parents are at work. My siblings are three years-old and nine years-old. I turned twenty-one two months ago. Sometimes I wonder if my parents deliberately planned this massive age gap between me and my siblings so that I am old and mature enough to act as a free babysitter for their children. My favorite book is Fahrenheit 451. My favorite food is sushi, pho, steak, crab legs, lobsters, shrimp, tacos, Chinese food, Korean BBQ, and any food that doesn’t involve cooked fish and eggplants. The farthest I have traveled from home was to the United States. Despite living in this country for 13 years, in my heart I still consider China as my home. Over winter break, I spent as much time as I could with my girlfriend because I do not get to see her often since we live four hours away from each other.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is a far move. Was is hard to transition and what brought you to Bakersfield? I think I would have a really tough time moving that far from home.
DeleteHi Blair! It was definitely hard to transition because everything was vastly different - the language, food, and cultural norms. I came to Bakersfield because a majority of my dad's family lived here so my grandma wanted to bring us all together.
DeleteHey Yang!
DeleteI can relate to your pain with having to babysit your younger siblings. My little brother is 5 years old and I am 22! Do you enjoy living in the states? I haven't moved more than 3 hours away from where I grew up so that seems so hard to be away from your home.
Hi Joann! It is indeed a pain right? This huge age gap between me and my siblings always get people asking me, "How old are your children?" and I always have to explain to them that I am their sister, which results in an awkward "Oh I see." Do you babysit your brother all the time? Or do you get to have some free time to yourself every once in a while? Living in the states is fun. I see that you live in Tehachapi! How is it like over there compared to Bakersfield and Lancaster?
DeleteGood luck with computer science Yang. That was one of my least favorite classes i've taken lol
Deletehello Yang, I also love sushi and Chinese food, they are good good! Goodluck and hope you have a good semester!
DeleteGreat start, everyone!
ReplyDeleteHello Everyone!My name is Deisy Quintero, (Daisy) spelled in a unique way. I am a Sociology major with a minor in Business Administration. This is my third year attending CSU Bakersfield and the reason why I am taking this online course is for several reasons; one reason is because it fits perfectly with my schedule, and the other reason is because I needed units so I decided to take this class instead of the exam. Reading is not my favorite thing to do, but if I find a book enjoyable I will read non-stop. I do not have a favorite book at the moment but I enjoy reading anything that catches my attention. My favorite food is Mexican and Italian food. Considering the fact that the farthest place I have traveled is Mexico, I would love to visit Italy one day and enjoy their tasty food as well. Over the winter break I slept in as much as I could and hung out with friends. I also worked during break but since I work in the after school program I had a two week break from work as well. Overall, it was a nice break. Also, I will be turning twenty one this Saturday so I am excited for that. I hope everyone has a great semester and I am looking forward to this class.
ReplyDeleteHello Deisy,
DeleteThe farthest I have traveled is to Mexico too. What part of Mexico do you go to?
Hello Neida,
DeleteI have been to Jalisco Mexico, all my family is from there so I love to go and visit as much as I can.
Hi Deisy, my minor is Sociology, what interested you about it? I have been on different places from Mexico but never to Jalisco yet, the day I happen to go it will be to a little town during their fiestas, I heard they are very cultural and that’s what I enjoy the most.
DeleteHi Deisy,
Deletehow do you like being a sociology major? I am a majoring in business administration but I was thinking about getting another degree in sociology or psychology.
Hi Marisol and Joann,
DeleteWell what interested me the most about my major is the fact that we study all the global issues that currently affect society. I enjoy learning about social stratification, and all the different factors that affect humans and their behaviors. We also take courses that focus on research, after taking that course I am more interested in doing research myself. Overall, I am enjoying it as well as my business courses.
Hey Deisy, I find interesting social stratification as well. Last semester I took SOC 4000 online, I loved it, I think I learned alot even though I got a low grade, sad face.
DeleteMarisol, I also took SOC 4000 online last semester! We probably had the same class. It was interesting and I learned lots because I basically had to read and learn everything on my own. I definitely think everyone should learn more about how our society is stratified.
DeleteHi, my name is Joann Gonzalez. I was born in Lancaster, CA but currently live in Tehachapi, CA. My major is general business administration. I'm taking an online class because I don't want to make the commute to Bakersfield each week. I love too many books to choose just one favorite. Some of my favorites include: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Blindness, Kurt Vonnegut books (The Sirens of Titan, Cats Cradle), the Harry Potter series, Chuck Palahnuick books (Choke, Lullaby), and Carrie by Stephen King. My favorite food is macaroni and cheese. The farthest I've traveled from home was to Chicago. Over the winter break I spent most of the time with my family and boyfriend. I took a vacation to Monterey Bay and stayed at a hotel right on the beach. I visited the aquarium there for the first time. My winter break was great but I look forward to learning more at school!
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ReplyDeleteHi Joann it's nice to meet you. You have a great taste in literature. Have you also read Slaughterhouse Five or Breakfast of Champions? It's nice you were able avoid commuting to Bakersfield each week. Hope this semester goes very well for you.
DeleteHi, My name is Neida Molina. I am from Earlimart, CA usually none of my classmates know where Earlimart is at. My Major is Criminal Justice. I am minoring in Sociology. I am currently a junior; I transferred to CSUB last semester. So far I am liking CSUB. I'm taking an online class because I started working full time and taking an online class will give me a more flexible schedule. It also saves me time and money by not having to drive all week to Bakersfield. However, it's my first time taking an online class. My favorite food is anything that has shrimp or Mexican food. I am always up for trying new food. I don't have a favorite book. However, last semester I read the book Random Family. It was a great book, got to read on the hardships people living in poverty have. The farthest I have traveled from home was to Sinaloa Mexico. Over the winter break I visited my friends and family members. I got to visit my brother in Mexico; it was awesome since I had a long time not seeing him. Overall, it was great being able to spend time with my loved ones. I got to rest to be prepared for a new semester.
ReplyDeleteHi Neida its nice to meet you, so this is your second semester as for me this is my first do you have an suggestions that will making being at CSUB a good experience?
DeleteNice meeting you Neida!
DeleteWhat part of Sinaloa did you visit? isn't the food Amazing over there!
Hi Neida, I always pass Earlimart on my way back home to Fresno! I can understand why you are taking an online class if you live there. The drive is long and uninteresting. I'm glad you are enjoying CSUB so far though!
DeleteHey Nedia! Online classes are pretty simple for the most part but the hardest thing about them is remembering them! That was my problem at least. It was tough for me with my first online class because I would always forget due dates and forget the class completely. You'll do great!
DeleteHi my name is Claudia Gonzalez I am 28 years old and I am a transferred student from Porterville College. This is my first semester at CSUB and I am very excited and nervous at the same time. I am here to get my BA in Psychology and eventually become a school psychologist. I originally wanted to be some a nurse but since I have been working at a school district I have fallen in love working with children with special needs. I am excited about my journey and I hope to fulfill it one day to help others. I have taken online classes before so this is not my first course online. It's not easy but I am trying my best to do well. I do not have a favorite book because I'm not much of a novel reader but I have recently read a book for another class I am taking and I can say that I enjoyed it, it is called Night. It was sad but great reading at the same time. My favorite food I would have to say that it is tacos. You can't ever go wrong with tacos. Over my winter break I pretty much was getting ready for school, trying to catch up on my ready before the classes started which I am happy that I did because there is more reading that has to be done. Im not much of a reader but I think that after this semester I am going to be. The furthest place I have been I would have to say Missouri, I went out there to visit family and I actually drove so it was a neat experience and I got to see many cool things that I have never seen before. I have no children but I do have four dogs that I love very dearly, you can say that they are my fur babies. They are all small and their names are lily, gizmo, Malachi, and Disney. So that is pretty much about myself and I am looking forward to an awesome semester and hope to meet some pretty amazing people on here as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Claudia, I remember the feeling of the first semester at CSUB, I will never forget it, I was so nervous, imagine me returning to school after several years, I used to attend night classes at Bakersfield College because that was what old people did, day time back then was mostly for younger students. So here I come to my first class, a 45 years old woman interacting with students younger than 25, it was so embarrassing and intimidating on a way, but they were very nice and made my quarter go smooth. Any ways, I wanted to share my experience, I wish you the best at CSUB.
DeleteHey Claudia, I also have no children but like you have "fur babies" I have three of them named Sylvie, Miyuki, and Choji. Good luck this semester.
DeleteHi everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Viridiana Garcia de Leon. I am a Business Administration major with a concentration in Human Resources. I am taking five classes this semester and the reason I'm taking this online course is because it fits well with my work and school schedule. The furthest I've traveled has been to Alaska and also Sinaloa, Mexico which is where I am originally from. I love all types of food, so I can honestly say I don't have a favorite one. During the winter break I didn't really do much, which was AMAZING! I took two weeks off from work during the break and I got to spend it with my fiancé and family.
I hope everyone has a great semester and can't wait to meet everyone soon!
Hi Viridiana!
DeleteAlaska is very far and from what I have heard is very beautiful. I hope you have a great semester as well! See you soon!
Hello everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Stephanie Vela. I'm originally from Bellflower California, but I was raised in Los Angeles and Bakersfield. My major is Criminal Justice. Honestly I did not even notice this was an online course, and thought I had to come to school every Saturday, lucky me right? I have never taken an online course before, because I was always worried about having questions on assignments and no one answering. As for a favorite book, I cant really answer that since my low attention span causes me to get bored rather quickly instead of getting invested to the actual plot. Books by James Patterson have been my favorite since the chapters are relatively short, I am able to read at least a few chapters at a time. My favorite food would be a tie between Steak and Sushi. Steak is kind of a toss up depending on how it is cooked, I prefer eating mine medium-rare. Sushi, however, I can eat in any style with any ingredients. The furthest I have traveled from home would be Mexico. It takes about a day and a half driving almost non-stop, but I haven't been there in over ten years. Nowadays when I do have time, like winter break, I go visit my brother in Sacramento just for a change of scenery.
Hi Stephanie!
DeleteThis is my third online class and I have to say I felt worried just like you at first, but after a week or so you'll get the hang of it =)!
Hey Stephanie! I'm the opposite, I usually enjoy online courses because I get to ask anything I want with out being too shy about it. Other wise, I'd be sitting in class wondering if my question is too silly to be asked haha. The only thing that worries me about online classes is that I get way easily distracted with the internet!
DeleteWould you say you procrastinate more or less online rather than actual in class lectures? I'm starting to enjoy being the boss of when I actually start the assignment and respond to a lecture while still in my pajamas, than I would driving to a class.
DeleteHello Stephanie! This is also my first time taking an online course and I too share the same feelings, but I am sure it will all turn out well!
DeleteIt's a lot easier to procrastinate online, but I think it goes hand in hand when you have to do homework at home anyways. Even though you get to start it whenever you want (such as 3am^^ lol), meeting the deadline is the super important part that used to always be my struggle.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Bianca Lucatero and I live in Delano, California which is located about 30 miles from Bakersfield. I have 5 classes and driving to Bakersfield everyday can be a hassle so, taking online courses eases that trip. I actually just transferred from Bakersfield College and this is my first semester at CSUB. I am a Liberal Studies major. I actually have a few books that I really enjoy but, I can’t pick just one. My favorite food is lasagna. Whenever we go to a restaurant, the first thing I look for is the pasta section. The farthest I have traveled from home would be Mexico; unfortunately, I haven’t gone in a while. I spent my winter break with my family.
Hello Bianca it's nice to meet you. I really hope you enjoy your first semester here at CSUB! Goodluck!
DeleteHi Karissa! It's nice to meet you too. Thank you, I really hope so too and good luck to you too!
DeleteThank you Bianca!
DeleteHi Bianca, I too look at the pasta section in any restaurant I am unfamiliar with because its a safe and a delicious choice! I hope you enjoy CSUB the staff and students here are very helpful and friendly.
DeleteHi Bianca,
DeleteI am also taking 5 classes and I also live about 25 miles from CSUB so it does make it a lot easier!
This is also my first semester at CSUB. Still trying to get the hang of things. Good luck to you!
Hi Stephanie, thats so cool! Some restaurants don't have that many options for pasta, but I regardless choose something from that section. Thank you and I hope so too. I hope you have a good semester!
DeleteHi Alma, I thought I was the only person who decided to take a work load for my first semester! Did you also just transfer? I am also trying to get the hang of things. Thank you and good luck to you too!
What's up, everyone?
ReplyDeleteMy name is Michael Crews and I'm an English Literature major aiming towards a minor in Linguistics as well. I decided to take this online course because I was quite satisfied with them last semester when I initially tried for it for the first time. My favorite book is "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie, which I fully recommend if you love the mystery genre, or want to get into it! I have plenty of favorite foods, but I would definitely say that I enjoy Mexican food quite more than most others. While CSU Bakersfield is quite far away from my home of Hayward, California (four hours away!), the furthest I've traveled thus far is Hawaii, though I wish to go beyond that as soon as I finish college. Over the winter break, I've been focusing on improving my performance on many types of fighting games in order to participate in tournaments around the United States, but primarily California for now. I'm hoping as the semester goes on, my performance, along with my writing, will improve.
Hi Michael! Do you have any specific places you want to travel after college? I love to travel and hope to do a lot more after school as well. I am also minoring in English Literature and I love it so far. Do you want to teach with your degree?
DeleteHello Michael,
DeleteI hope you enjoy this course. I truly like certain English literature books as well. I like to read, speak, and imitate certain characters in British accents. What kind of games do you currently enjoy? I enjoy a lot of video games. The furthest I have ever traveled is to Central Asia. Do you have any favorite movies? Please let me know.
Thanks,
Roshaan S.
Hello Kimberly! Specifically, I want to try to travel to Chicago and New York. Most of the events I've described happen around those areas. As far as what I want to do with my degree, I am considering teaching overseas, hopefully in Japan if not Korea.
DeleteHello Roshaan! As far as types of games, my favorite type is definitely fighting games, but I also enjoy the occasional roleplaying game. I often do both video games and tabletop games, and constantly seek out roleplaying game groups either online or offline. As far as favorite movies, my favorite would definitely have to be Rocky IV. I am quite a big fan of the Rocky series in general.
How is Central Asia? I want to go there one day as well.
Hello everyone.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Christian Garibay. I am a from Delano which is about a 30-35 minute drive north of here, I am a Kinesiology major with a concentration in exercise science, with one day hoping to get into graduate school. I am taking an online course because it offers the flexibility to work with my other class times and also my work schedule. My favorite book would have to be the Harry Potter series. My favorite food would have to be between enchiladas or spaghetti. The farthest i have traveled from home would be back to Mexico where my family is from. Once we traveled by car and it was roughly a 28 hour drive, since then we have always flown over there. Over winter break, i spent most of of my time working. If not working I was going on trips and spending time with my cousin who got leave from his tour in Iraq.
Hello, my name is Karissa Parmelee. I was born here in Bakersfield, California. I am Nursing major at CSUB and am minoring in Psychology. I am taking this online class because it works best with my schedule, in the near furture I plan on getting a part-time job. I love all food but if I had to choose it would be between chile verde and enchiladas. The farthest I have traveled is to Arizona to visit my grandparents, I would love to travel many more places as I get older. Over winter break i spent most of my time with family and loved ones which I really enjoyed.
ReplyDeleteHi Karissa, I wanted to study Psychology but I decided not to because I’m not smart enough to understand all the areas of my brain and how they control the other areas of my body. Enchiladas are bomb, especially the ones with mole, mmmm deliciosas!!
DeleteHi Marisol! Psychology is not as difficult as you think. You should try a class. It's really interesting. And I know they are all so good!
DeleteI have taken a few Psychology classes and yes I do agree, it’s a very interesting subject. I think the biology/science on it is what intimidates me, but the part where we can learn how to get to understand about ourselves is what fascinates me. As a Profession I just leave it for you guys, the ones who really understand, and enjoy it.
DeleteHello Karissa, I love mexican food too, enchiladas are so good something I can't live without. Goodluck in Nursing and Hope you have a good semester!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jade Jimenez and I am a junior starting my first semester here. I am a Liberal Studies major and I want to get my teaching credential after I graduate, to become a 4th or 5th grade teacher. Kids are my passion which is why I chose this path. I am excited to start this semester after my extra long winter break. I worked a lot, but made time for a beach trip and even went to a concert. My favorite food would have to be pizza, even though I like a lot of things. The farthest I have traveled was El Paso, Texas to visit my family. I hope everyone has a great semester, good luck!
Congrats on transfer to CSUB, Jade. I recently finished my requirements, and this is my first semester, too. Good luck!!
DeleteSuch a wide variety of experiences you all have--it's going to be a great semester!
ReplyDeleteHello everyone! My name is Ariana Ochoa. I am a transfer student from Bakersfield college and this is my second semester here. I was born and raised in East Los Angeles. I am majoring in psychology with a minor in child development. In the future I am looking into becoming a school psychologist or a speech therapist. I am a huge seafood lover! But I love food in general. Once a year I travel to Ciudad Guzman, Mexico with my family to my dads side of the family for vacation. I have six brothers and I am the only girl among my siblings. This semester I am taking five classes and the reason why I chose to take this course online is because it fits with my schedule. I hope that we all have a great semester!
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DeleteHello Ariana Ochoa, I am also a Psych major and also interested in School Psychology :) What is your favorite sea food? mine is sushi! wow you're brothers must be very overprotecting since you are the only girl? I am the oldest of 3 siblings only have one brother but I am expecting a baby boy any day now. I also decided to take this class because it fits great with my schedule since I am don't live in Bakersfield, but I also hope to get a lot out of it and improve my writing. I wish you good luck this semester!
DeleteHi Islia Gonzalez, nice to meet you. Wow that is awesome! My favorite kind of seafood is actually shrimp and sushi:) Well that is what I hear everyone tell me but in reality that is not really the case. I get that more from my dad with him being overprotected towards me. Aww congratulations! How exciting that must be:) Yeah that makes perfect sense. I am just a little nervous since this is the first time I am taking a class online, I just hope I can keep up. Thank you! and good luck to you too!
DeleteHi my name is Nicholas Isla. I am a junior level sociology major. I enjoy fishing and being outside. I took this online course to fulfill my writing requirement. I chose this class because I am familiar with online courses and its convenience. I hope to learn different writing styles and also develop better writing skills. Over the winter break my fiance and I took many trips to Disneyland.
ReplyDeleteIve never bee to Disneyland. My boyfriend and I plan to go to valentine's day. I hope it is as magical as everyone says!
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ReplyDeleteHello fellow students, my name is Islia Gonzalez and I am a senior majoring in Psychology with a minor in sociology. I am 22 years old and I was born in Guadalajara Mexico where I grew up until I was nine years old. I lived in Bakersfield since I came to the United States until I recently move to Paso Robles where I live with my spouse. I am taking this English course because it works with my schedule since I only taking online courses because I am expecting a baby any day now, and also because I need the credit in order to meet the graduation requirements. My goals after I graduate are to attend graduate school to get a Masters degree in school psychology, or social work. As of right now, I am just a stay at home wife soon to be mom, and a student with a few hobbies here and there. What I enjoy doing on my free time is learning how to play the piano and singing as well as watching Netflix and learning how to make new food recipes, especially desserts. One of my favorite books is, "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer. My favorite food is probably Mexican food since I grew up eating Mexican food and I enjoy cooking recipes that have been passed down in my family's generations. I have not yet have had the opportunity to travel out of the country or even inside the country only to Portland Oregon, where I did a summer internship this past summer. Over winter break I did not do much other than visiting family for the holidays and staying home preparing everything for the new addition to my family.
ReplyDeleteHello Islia,
Deletefor someone so young, and already accomplished a lot I want to say I'm proud of you. I still have a few semesters to go until I get my B.S. I hope all goes well with school and becoming a mother. It may seem hard at times in the beginning to balance everything but stay focused and don't give up. And remember this semester isn't forever.
-Rosa Segundo
Hi everyone. My name is Albion, but you can call me Al. I am originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, but I have been living in California for about thirty years. My majors are psychology and nursing. I decided to take this online class to save on my commute from Palmdale. My favorite book is the tortilla curtain, by T.C. Boyle, and my favorite food is anything in a tortilla. Just kidding! I really enjoy Caribbean style curry goat with white rice and vegetables. For the winter break, I worked like a mad man trying to finish some contracting jobs before school started. I also spent time with my family including my sister that flew in for the holidays. Best wishes to all for the semester!
ReplyDeleteNo way--we are set to read the Tortilla Curtain this semester...pretty cool that you have already read it.
DeleteHey Al nice to meet you my name is Sean, I just ate a pulled pork wrap in tortilla for lunch today and I literally laughed out loud when I read your post about any food in a tortilla. Good luck this semester.
DeleteHi Dr. Schmoll. I do not believe that a person could read the tortilla curtain too many times, especially if you are familiar with the locations. I have not read it in years. Looking forward to it!
DeleteHey Sean, good to meet you also. Glad you got a kick out of that, and I hope you did not choke. I also had just eaten something wrapped in a tortilla; salmon, rice, and cabbage. Who would have thought that would be delicious? Best of luck to you also for the semester!
DeleteI forgot to mention that the farthest I have traveled would be to California from the Virgin Islands, although I did two tours in Panama while in the army.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Denise Adame and I’m a junior with a Spanish major and a minor in CAFS. I was born in Northridge, California and moved to Bakersfield when I was 12 years old. I am currently working for the Kern High School District and I plan to stay there after I graduate because I want to be a Spanish teacher. I love the constant human interaction and the satisfaction that comes with helping a student solve a problem. I currently work for Ridgeview High School and it is amazing how staff there focus on making students successful. I’m taking this course because I need it for one of my themes and it best fits my schedule. I don’t have a favorite book but if I had to choose one it would be All About Love. I also don’t have a favorite food because I love food but if I had to choose, my favorite meal would be The Creamy Tuscan Chicken. To whom ever is reading this, you really have to try it, it’s delicious. For winter Break I traveled to Mexico and it has been the farthest I have traveled from home. It was a great experience because we traveled by car and I passed through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and other different states in Mexico. It took my husband and I two days to arrive to our destination. Will I do it again? NO!
Hey Denise, I went to Ridgeview, graduated in 2013. I loved how diverse it was and how people would rally behind one another in support. I also drove to Texas with my grandparents and know your struggle, my grandpa took FOUR days to get us there!
DeleteChelsea Henry that is amazing, and yes, Ridgeview is all about supporting the students. Really! Four Days, I guess my trip wasn't to bad after all.
DeleteHi, my name is Marisol, I’m a migrant woman from Mexico. I’m a CAFS major with a minor in Sociology. I’m taking this class because I want to improve my writing skills and the fact that is online works with my family’s and my schedule, however I do prefer the traditional classroom interaction. I love Mexican fried beans and Chinese food, specially the “mushu pork.” The farthest I have traveled is to New York, the plan for Winter brake was to go to Mammoth Mountain but we had to cancel it because I got sick with bronchitis, it was very bad (and sad to cancel). Looking forward to the day we all meet face to face.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go the New York! It is definitely on my bucket list.
DeleteIt was on mine until 2 years ago. I love traveling, I had been on many places from Canada to Mexico, every place I go I fall in love at the point that I do not want to come back to Bakersfield. Good look on your life adventure!
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Raven Franklin. I am originally from Los Angeles, California. My birthday is October 10th and I just turned 21. I have one younger sister named Rylee. I went to high school in Palmdale, California at Pete Knight HS. I was a cheerleader and did track and field. I relocated to Bakersfield to go to Cal State and eventually attain a B.S. in Human Biology. After graduating from CSUB, I plan to go to P.A (physician assistant) school where I will graduate with my Masters. I have always wanted to be in the medical field because I love helping people and the find the human body complex and very fascinating. My favorite hobbies outside of school are going to the movies and bowling. I also like to travel and have a bucket list pf places I would like to visit in my life. I also enjoy eating and trying new restaurants with my friends and family.
In the future, I plan to get married and move to another state. I would like to move out of California because I like to adventure and I find that I adapt to new environments quickly. I plan to be a Physician Assistant in an ER. I want to work in an ER because I like the rush and uncertainty of the fast paced environment. I also find the ER intriguing because people come in with many different problems.
Thanks for reading!
Raven
Hello everyone! My name is Angela and I am a Psych major. I was born and raised in the Marshall Islands, which not many people have heard of. It is about 1500 miles southwest of Hawaii, so I am a Pacific Islander (my ethnicity is Marshallese). I lived there until 2009, and moved here to Bakersfield when I was in the middle of eighth grade. It was a rough transition. I've travelled many places. I've been to Turkey, Qatar, Australia, Palau, and Mexico. Most of those countries I travelled to in order to participate in international swim competitions. The competitions were the FINA World Swimming Championships so I was able to meet Olympic swimmers like Ryan Lochte, and I watched all of the famous Olympians swim head-to-head in person. I did all of this before I was eighteen years old (currently 20). I've definitely had my fair share of adventures! I want to be a clinical social worker so I'll be getting my Masters in Social Working. I'm taking an online class because it works with my schedule. I also like to work out and my favorite food is chicken. Always chicken! Nice to meet you all!
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Hi Angela my name is Nicholas. I also love chicken! You should try Chik-Fil-A here in Bakersfield. That's interesting to know you competed at that level. Keep working hard and good luck on your next swim meet!
DeleteHi Angela, I'm gracie. I am amazed at how much you have achieved at such a young age, great job! I also think it's awesome that you have had the opportunity to travel to so many places, and meet so many famous people.
DeleteThank you! It's been a great life so far for sure!
DeleteLots of experiences here to build upon in your writing! Great start...
ReplyDeleteHello everyone, my name is Jennifer Suastegui and I am a Liberal Studies major. I was born in Los Angeles, CA and lived there up until I was 5 years old I moved to Bakersfield and have been living here ever since. I am taking our other classes so this online course fit best with my schedule. I enjoy reading books when I have the time but I do not have a favorite book. I am not picky when it comes to food, I enjoy all types of food but my favorite would have to be Mexican food. The farthest I have traveled from home is to Mexico, I went when I was 7 years old and went to go visit both my moms and dads family in Jalisco and Michoacán we also did a variety of activities together. Over the break I spent my time babysitting, with family, and occasionally catching up with friends.
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DeleteI am also taking 4 other courses plus this online course and I'm already feeling stressed. I also do not have a favorite book and I love Mexican food as well! Btw, my mom is also from Michoacán. I'm hoping to go visit this upcoming summer! :)
Hello Jennifer, My favorite food is also Mexican food! I basically eat it everyday haha. I wish you a good semester at Csub!
DeleteHello everyone, my name is Chelsea. I am senior here at CSUB majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Marketing. Since I am trying to graduate this spring I am currently taking six classes, so this course being online fit best with my workload. I am also involved in a sorority on campus, Phi Sigma Sigma, so I am enjoying my last semester as an active sister. I was born and raised in Bakersfield and I love to travel. I've been to Texas, Washington D.C., Hawaii, London, and my most recent adventure was to New York over winter break. Once I graduate I hope to take some time and travel more. Hope you all have a great rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteHi Chelsea, I'm Gracie. I'm shocked that you are taking 6 classes : 0. I'm a transfer from BC and I'm already going crazy with the 4 I'm taking and it's only the first week...lol. How do you manage it all ? Good luck on your graduation!
DeleteHi Gracie! I was hesitant to take 6, but two are online so it's not too horrible. Plus, I really wanted to get it done and graduate! lol My planner is definitely going to be my best friend this semester, good luck to you too!
DeleteHey everyone, my name is Devon Kurtz. I am a senior here at CSUB and I am projected to graduate this semester. I am going to be 25 on February 11th. When I graduate I will be receiving a Bachelor's of Science in Engineering Sciences with a Minor in Business Administration. I work full time at an argiculture company and I do the designing of the traveling water screens that we manufacture. My biggest passion now is cars. I am in a worldwide car club and I am part of upper leadership with roles that look over a particular group of members around the world. My cars are my pride and joy, one car that is being built strictly for shows and one that I just bought this week to get me around everywhere. I have a Honda Civic as my show car and my daily driver is a Lexus is300. The only classes I am taking this semester are this one along with a Petroleum Engineering class. These are the last two classes I need in order to graduate. I am originally from Visalia, roughly an hour north of Bakersfield. I moved out here in 2010, a few months after graduating from high school. I had initially anticipated on playing baseball for CSUB but it did not work out how I wanted it to. I don't really do anything outside of work or school besides hang out with a few friends every once in a while; I'm a homebody. I go to work throughout the week and go to class two days a week. When i do travel its typically to car shows. My first show is the day of my birthday and I will be traveling to Las Vegas to show my car at the event. If you have any questions feel free to ask!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you Devon! Have you always been interested in Engineering? It sounds very stressful to me but very much worth it. Is your Honda just for show or is it also fast? My partner owns a 370z and he is totally devoted to it haha.
DeleteHey Devon!
DeleteAre you familiar with Ayrton Senna?
Hi everybody, my name is Azucenna and I was born and raised here in Bakersfield. I am majoring in Studio art and minoring in Psychology. I'm taking an online course because I've been having a bad car situation recently and I figured this course would be convenient so that I only had to go to campus every Tuesdays and Thursdays. I actually do not have a favorite book, but if anybody has any recommendations, it'd be much appreciated! I have two lovely cats and a super energetic dog; their names are Cinder, Pumpkin, and my dog Jasper. I love to cook and sleep. My favorite food is pizza, pho, pasta, Mexican food, cream cheese wontons, or really anything that does not have meat. I'm a vegetarian, so whenever I crave tacos, I go to a restaurant called Camino Real Kitchen & Tequila and I order the "not so fish tacos". They are literally so amazing. I haven't done much traveling in my life, but I do go to Mexico every now and then to visit family. I hope after college I could save up all the pennies so that I could travel everywhere I've always dreamt of going. For winter break, I did a lot of painting and drawing, stayed in a cabin at Big Bear Lake with some friends, ate a lot of new dishes, gained a few more pounds, and binge watched Netflix. Hope everybody does well this semester!
ReplyDeleteHey Azucenna, I also like to paint, but i'm not very good at it. haha. Is there specific things you like to draw/paint or do you do anything?
DeleteHi Azucenna! What did you binge watch on Netflix?
DeleteHi everyone, My name is John Michael Domondon. I was born in the Philippines and currently living in Bakersfield Ca. I was 13 years old when I migrated here in the great land of U.S.A. I am majoring in Engineering Sciences with the emphasis in Petroleum. Since I was a little boy, tall buildings, structures and puzzles have intrigue me. The reason why I am taking this class is to fulfill my gwar requirement. Online class has been convenient with my busy life. I am not a big fan of reading but I have read some few books from Shakespeare, and my favorite piece is Hamlet. The mystery of death, justice and revenge was disturbing yet interesting. I am Filipino so, I love Filipino food like; lumpia, pancit, and a bread called "lady fingers." Let me tell you, these lady finger bread is delicious, they are baked to perfection with mouthwatering cream cheese inside. My winter break was ok, I worked most of the time. The farthest place that I have traveled was literally across the globe, 18 hours in the plane.
ReplyDeleteWhat up John! My name is Nicholas Isla and love Lady Fingers too! Reading your entry started to make me hungry! My mom immigrated here in the early 80's and I remember telling me her experience. I am also Filipino American and I hope you enjoy it here and keep eating that home grown.
DeleteHi John, I think it is so cool that you go to experience a whole 13 years living in the Philippines then now you are here! 18 hours seems like a very long time to fly I'm not sure if I could handle that so props to you! The lady fingers you mentioned sound delicious and I hope I will be able to find them somewhere so I can taste them.
DeleteHello everyone! My name is Mirryah and I'm from Los Angeles. I'm a biochem major. I'm taking this online course to fulfill the GWAR requirement. My favorite book is Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison. I am a foody. I love burgers, pizza, Chinese food, and pasta. I've been to Mexico, Nevada and recently Minnesota. I went to Minnesota over the break to visit my best friend or a while. it was the first time I have ever seen sow in person.
ReplyDeleteHi Mirryah, what really caught my attention in your entry was all of the food you mentioned. Because really, who doesn't love food? I love all of those foods too, but unfortunately I can't eat them all as often as I'd like to or I'd gain a ton of weight haha!
DeleteIf I could eat everything I wanted when I wanted I would be so happy lol
DeleteHello everyone, my name is Javier Anzar. I was born and raised in Chula Vista California. If you don't know where Chula Vista is its south of Bakersfield in San Diego County. I am currently a junior at California State University of Bakersfield and majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology. Once I finish earning my bachelors degree at California state university of Bakersfield I plan to become a California highway patrol man. The reason I’m taking an online course is because it makes it easier on my schedule. My schedule gets busy from school, work and my fraternity. It takes a lot of time management to balance all three. My favorite foods are tacos and burritos. The farthest I have traveled from home is San Francisco. The reason I went to San Francisco was to visit a friend that goes to school there. I currently don't have any favorite books but I do have a favorite movie and its called split. This movie came out in 2016 and it about this man who has multiple personalities. Winter break was very enjoyable, I was able to go back home to San Diego for the whole break and see some old friends and family.
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DeleteI saw Split last week! It's a great movie.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Jessica Arellano. I am a senior majoring in psychology with a minor in sociology. I am taking an online course because it is the most convenient with my schedule this semester. It is my first time taking an online course. The furthest I have traveled is to Alaska in the summer of 2016! It is a beautiful state. I have also traveled to Mexico several times. My favorite food often changes and really just depends on my mood. Over winter break I spent a lot of time with friends, family, boyfriend, and my daughter. I traveled to Los Angeles a few times to visit museums and new restaurants. I currently do not have a favorite book because I usually do not have time to read for pleasure. Although, in high school that Twilight series was a real hit.
Hey Jessica, I never got to read the Twilight series but I did watch the movies, which I bet did no justice but they were good.
Deletersegundo, you're right in your assumption the movies did not live up to the books. My old roommate was a Twilight nut, and said the first couple movies were decent but the ones that followed were disappointing.
DeleteHi Jessica. Would you say your major is hard or fun?
DeleteHi Jessica. Would you say your major is hard or fun?
DeleteHi Jessica. Would you say your major is hard or fun?
DeleteMarriyah, my major is fun because I love it!
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ReplyDeleteMy Name is Rosa Segundo. I'm from Paso Robles, which is by the Central Coast. But, I recently moved to Bakersfield to attend CSUB and receive my Bachelors Degree.I am majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Child Development. I am taking this online course to better my writing skills as well as becoming more "tech savy". To be honest, it has been a while since I actually read a book that has caught my attention. I'm excited to read, write, and learn more from this class. A few of my favorite foods are sushi, Chinese food, but haven't yet found a good place to eat, here in Bakersfield. The furthest I've been from home would have to be New York City. I visited family a few years back. Over winter break I spent time with daughter, my family and my friends.
Hello Rosa, I recently move to Paso Robles, and still attending school so I have to commute for one more semester before I graduate; except this semester since I am expecting a baby boy any day that is why this class fitted with my schedule. What do you want to do with your degree when you graduate? I love sushi too, I am actually going to Bakersfield this weekend and look forward to have Love Sushi, since there is not one around here. WOW I want to visit New York one day too!
DeleteHi Rosa! My name is Nicholas and I too love sushi.
DeleteCongratulations, have you picked out a name yet? I had my daughter last year when I was enrolled in night classes, finished the semester with B's, so it can be done! :) the commute from Paso to Bakersfield seems like a lot, so I moved to Bakersfield until I get my degree. I want to start in corrections then hopefully counseling and or probation. I will have to try out Love Sushi sometime, Yangi's in downtown Paso Robles is pretty awesome too.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Roshaan Sriharan. My major is computer engineering, and I hope to design entertainment
ReplyDeleteproducts. I am taking this online class, because my home is an hour's drive from CSUB. I have a lot of favorite books. Some of these books include: the seven Harry Potter books, Great Expectations, and a lot of other British books. My favorite foods are hummus and sardines. The farthest I have traveled from home is an international flight to Central Asia. I hope to visit England and other European countries as well. This winter break, I visited Valencia, CA. I am looking forward to learning unique terms, modes, and applications of writing in this course.
Hey everyone, my name is Zelina Gracia. I just transferred from Taft College. I'm majoring in Psychology. I decided to take an online class because like many of you, it best fits my schedule. The most recent book that I have read and enjoyed was The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. I have traveled to a few places during my short lifetime, but the farthest would be Honolulu, it is a very beautiful place. Over winter break I worked, sadly nothing very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHey Zelina, you will love it here at CSUB. It is also amazing that you have traveled to Honolulu. I've heard beautiful things about it and I would love to go.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Gracie Lopez and I was born in Bakersfield, but raised in the small city of Wasco. I'm a transfer student from Bakersfield College and I'm majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Sociology. I decided to take this class because it's one of the GWAR requirements, and also because as odd it may seem to other students I prefer online classes. My favorite food is pretty much anything Mexican, but I also enjoy eating pizza and hot cheetos. I can't say I have a favorite book, but I'm currently reading "Cellar" and it's pretty entertaining. The farthest I have traveled from home is to Mexico, but I wish I can someday travel to places like Italy, Spain, New York, Hawaii...the list goes on. All I did this winter break was spend the most time I could with my family, my puppy, and my first and only nephew at the moment. He just turned one and has completely stole my heart : )
Hi Gracie,
DeleteI found myself in this course because of the GWAR requirement as well. I know a wonderful family out in Wasco and they love their little town. I have joined them for the Rose festival and the Fire Works at the high school on the fourth. I have been fortunate enough to travel quite a bit during my early 20's. I lived in Hawaii for a year on Oahu and visited New York in 2003. Both are wonderful places and I hope you get to experience them for yourself one day.
Hi Jamie,
DeleteIt's nice to hear that you have attended the Rose Festival and the Fire Work Show in Wasco. I haven't in a very long time, I guess because I'm more of a private person and just like to go into town to spend time with the family. Thanks for the good vibes towards my traveling wishes :)
Hello, my name is Denise Alvarez. I was born in San Francisco and moved to Bakersfield at the age of five. My major is Business Administration with a concentration in Management, I transferred from BC to CSUB. I am taking this online course so that I can have more time at home with my two daughters, but I still go to campus for three other classes. My favorite book that I have read would have to be The Help, because it showed a different side of that time period that we usually don’t hear about. My favorite type of food would have to be seafood, I ate it a lot when I was growing up and still do so. The farthest I’ve traveled is to Mexico, a nice 25-hour drive from home. Over winter break I stayed in town and enjoyed not stressing over school and spending time with my daughters and boyfriend.
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ReplyDeleteMy name is Alma Duran. I was born in Bakersfield but raised in Arvin (since Arvin has no hospital because it is a very small city). My major is Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies. I am taking an online course because it is one less class that I have to drive 25 miles to get to lol. I currently do not have a favorite book because I usually do not have time to read for enjoyment. I did read during the break but nothing that I loved. The farthest I have traveled from home (that I remember) is Santa Cruz, California. I have been to Mexico but I do not have memories of that so I'm not sure if it counts. My favorite food is anything with shrimp (cócteles, ceviche, breaded, etc). Over winter break, I went out with friends. We took a trip to Universal Studios and also got to explore the campus of UC Santa Cruz. We drove a friend back to school since her vacations were over and stayed for a couple days. I also mostly worked over winter break.
Hey Alma, i can see that you live pretty far and thats a great reason to take an online course. my reason for taking an online course was similar.I also don't have a favorite book.
DeleteHi Alma! I was raised in the Lamont area myself. I frequent the Lamont and Arvin areas periodically. It is a bit of a drive and do not blame you from wanting to save yourself the drive. I am a fellow CAFS major myself. Are you looking to work in the education field?
DeleteHi Jamie! Yes, it does save gas and time so it's convenient.
Delete& Yes, I am looking to work in the education field with the little ones :)
Hi everyone,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Jamie Juarez. I was born and raised in Bakersfield, but thanks mostly in part to the military I have had the opportunity to travel and live elsewhere. I eventually came back to this great little town of ours and started my family. I am a wife of twelve years and a mother to two. I am completing my degree in Child, Adolescent, and Family Studies and look forward to the day I can work as an educator. I have my AA degree from Taft College in Liberal Studies and transferred to Cal State Bakersfield this semester. I am a bit nervous for the change but look forward to what is to come. With my busy schedule online courses work best for me. I do have some courses on campus as well but I love the flexibility of an online course. I can't say I have a favorite book, however, I just finished Night by Elie Wiesel which was a required reading for a class I am taking. It was wonderful and I read it in just a few short hours. Highly recommend it to those of you who enjoy reading about historical events and even more particularly the Holocaust. My favorite food would have to be pasta or a pizza, but I love anything I do not have to cook at home. The farthest I have traveled from home would have to be South Korea. I spent several months there from December to May about 12 years ago. It was an experience I will never forget. Over winter break I flew to Arizona for a cheerleading competition, I rested, I cleaned, and I enjoyed my time at home without assignment deadlines. I look forward to this class and wish everyone a successful semester.
Hi Jamie, I definitely have always the Holocaust stories and books. It's tons of information that seems to always come about every year. Even though it was such a horrific event that happened. It has so much history around it, it's hard not to want to look into it more and more because it's so intriguing.
DeleteHi Jamie. I can agree with you, I love anything I don't have to cook! I'm not very good at it.
DeleteHello, my name is Crystal Marin. I was born here in Bakersfield CA. This is my fourth year here at CSUB. I am a kinesiology major and looking forward to a physical therapy related career. I also work full time. Whenever I'm not working or studying, I am watching movies, hanging out with friends and family, or relaxing. This winter break I didn't really do anything exciting. I used to read a lot when I was in high school so now I want to get back to it. I just bought some Ellen Hopkin books so that's where I plan to begin! I am looking forward to this class and improving my writing.
ReplyDeleteHi Crystal! I also love to watch movies and hang out with family and friends :) I know the pressures of having a full time job and going to school full time so I absolutely understand liking to relax. I love to read so I will definitely check out Ellen Hopkin. Hope this is a good semester for you!
DeleteHi Crystal! Ellen Hopkin's is one of my favorite authors. Her books are very interesting
DeleteHello there my fellow peers, my name is Alexander Jones III. I am majoring in Child Adolescent & Family Studies with a minor in Criminal Justice. I decided to take this course because I love online courses and it's because of the GWAR requirements. I'm always trying to improve my writing so I figured this class would be a big help. My favorites foods are Thai food, and soul food. Love some BBQ-ribs! The furthest I have traveled would have to be to the Bahamas as a young child on a cruise. My favorite book would have to be the Hunger Games trilogies. Over winter break I simply just went back to where I'm from, which is Los Angeles and spent time with family I haven't seen in a long time.
ReplyDeleteHello Alexander, I loved all the Hunger Games movies and I been wanting read the books. I think I will have to actually find the books and read them now because I always hear good things about them.
DeleteHello, Alexander sounds like you have quite an intresting major. I also am taking this for the GWAR requirement. I also am hoping to improve my writing during this semester. Sounds like you had a great winter break! I wish you the best of luck this semester.
DeleteHello, My name is Omar Ceja. I'm from Ventura county and It's my first semester at CSUB as a transfer and I couldn't be more excited. I am a psychology major and I'm looking to expand my knowledge at CSUB. I'm taking this online course because I simply want to succeed in writing and it's a GWAR Requirement for me. As a transfer, I commute about one hour and thirty min twice a week. So this is the farthest I've drove to a institution. My favorite foods are Mexican food, Pizza, Thai, and Chinese. Over winter break I went to Mexico to visit family after not seeing them after years. The trip was nothing but fun and everything turned out as planned. It was amazing to see family that I hadn't seen since I was younger. I looked forward in taking this class to improve my writing and wish everyone a great semester at CSUB.
ReplyDeleteOmar, Ventura is a beautiful place! I also am taking this course for the GWAR requirement. Sounds like you had an eventful winter break! There's nothing better then that! I wish you the best of luck!
DeleteHello everyone!! I'm Scott Benedettini and am from the Mt. Mesa/Squirrel Valley area, but was born and raised in Detroit, MI. I have also lived in Iowa, Missouri, and Texas. I am taking general ed requirements this semester to hopefully finalize my major, but as of today it is Criminal Justice w/a minor in Psych. I am very nervous about online classes because I have trouble comprehending things occasionally, but also know I want to improve my writing skills, so it is a necessary evil (haha). My favorite book is Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, along with Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, and a series regarding the US involvement in Iraq after Desert Storm, written by Thomas Ricks. The first is named "Fiasco" and the second book is named "The Gamble", and I await the third book, if he every writes it.
ReplyDeleteI was a chef for 15 years, and like a lot of different types of food, but being Greek and Italian, those are my favorite types of cuisine.
I am a late bloomer, and decided at 46 to return to school, and finish unfinished business from the first time I went down in flames. I am transfer student from Cerro Coso CC, and worked very hard to meet the IGETC Transfer requirements. Though it was a very tough grind, finishing my requirements in 3 1/2 years, the long and hard struggle mentally, physically, and financially makes the prize of getting my IGETC all the sweeter. I look forward to having a great spring semester at my new university, and will value and cherish this experience
My winter break was spent recovering from a full knee reconstructive surgery. I was chasing and playing with my dog Riley, lost my balance, fought falling down, and hyperextended my knee. I demolished the LCL and ACL, completely tore the PCL, and then toss in meniscus and cartilage damage/repair. Long and short; 15-18 months physical therapy/rehab before being back to 100%. I am looking forward to being able to use the Student Athletic Facility in the p/t rehab the process.
Hi Scott. Congrats on meeting the IGETC transfer requirements! I know the struggle, but it's worth it. I'm sorry about your knee! What kind of dog is Riley?
DeleteHi, Jose, I think we met in class before we found out it was canceled. Just wanted to say it was a pleasure meeting you and the others that showed up. If you see me on campus, give a holler!!
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Krisenda De Leon and I am a business administration major with a concentration in Accounting and will be graduating this semester. One memorable thing that happened this winter break was I got engaged :) My favorite book would have to be Mansfield Park by Jane Austen. I absolutely love Jane Austen and everything during that period. I've read all of Jane Austen's books and seen all of the movies. When it comes to food I love to try new things! My favorite right now would probably be Italian food right now. I love to write so I am very excited to be able to write in this class as many of my accounting classes don't require essays.
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Kaci Scantling and I am from Stockton, CA. I transferred to CSUB from Sonoma State three years ago and I am currently in my last semester of the nursing program. I could not be more thrilled to start my nursing career! Im taking an online course because it works best with my busy nursing schedule, as well as a GWAR requirement for me to graduate. My favorite food would definitely have to be Mexcian food, with an emphasis on really good tacos. Im looking forward to gaining some more writing experience in this class!
ReplyDeleteHey Kaci! I didn't know that you were taking this class too! Hopefully we can get together in class sometime and talk about some of the assignments that we have for this class this semester! Looking forward to reading what you have to write.
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I would definitely love to get together sometime, thanks Nikki!
DeleteHi Kaci, congrats on starting your last semester of the nursing program! What area of nursing are you interested in?
DeleteHi! My name is Nikki Jardine. I was born and raised in San Diego, Ca. and moved to Bakersfield to attend CSUB and pursue my career in nursing. I am currently beginning my last semester in the nursing program and am looking forward to hopefully becoming an Emergency Room nurse. Some of my hobbies include cooking, reading, and dancing. I decided to take the online GWAR course because it works well with my schedule, and I've had numerous instructors tell me that taking the class, over testing out of the GWAR will serve me later in my career!
ReplyDeleteHey Nikki! Glad to see you're taking this course as well! I too am looking forward to graduating and becoming a nurse! Dancing is also one of my favorite hobbies. I look forward to many discussions and reading your thoughts throughout the semester!
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Thanks Kaci, it should be interesting to see how we handle this class along with all of the other nursing classes this semester. I thought this week's blog topic was interesting from a nursing perspective, I'm sure it will be interesting to read your take on it.
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A warm and late hello to everyone, I am Nelly Moreno and I am from Bakersfield, CA. My major is psychology and my minor is child development. One of the reasons I am taking an online course is because I wanted to give it a try. This is my first online class and I like the fact that we do not have to meet weekly. Currently I am reading The Art of Racing in The Rain by Garth Stein and so far I am in love. This novel is clothed in humor, wisdom, love, tragedy and the best part is that it is narrated by a dog. My favorite type of food is Italian. Mexico is the farthest I have traveled from home. During break I did a lot of bowling, I believe I have grown an obsession with the sport. Some of my interests are photography, films, the human brain, bowling and beer. Much luck to everyone and may you all have a great journey.
ReplyDeleteHi Nelly! What are you interested in pursuing with your psychology degree?
DeleteHey Jose, you seem to have a passion with children, have you worked with children before?
ReplyDeleteA late hello to all in our course. My name is Brianna Smith and I live in Porterville, CA. I recently changed my major to Liberal Arts and hope to become a Kindergarten teacher. I was a Human Biology major, but realized science wasn't for me. I'm taking an online course because I live an hour from CSUB and I want see if I like it. I work at a restaurant in Porterville and enjoy spending time with my dog Stella (she's in my profile picture). I am very passionate about all animals. I enjoy reading and my favorite book is The Pact by Jodi Picoult. The farthest I have traveled from home is Washington D.C., I have also went on a cruise to Mexico. Over winter break I mostly worked and spent time with my family and friends. Good luck to everyone.
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