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Universities invade BC for Transfer Day
Steven C. Vogel
Issue date: 9/26/07 Section: News
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By STEVEN C. VOGEL
svogel@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Rip staff writer
During the morning hours of Sept. 11, the grassy area between the library and student services became the home to nearly 50 four-year schools aiming to draw students and capitalize on their interests.
A wide array of schools throughout California were represented at Bakersfield College, including those within the UC and CSU systems, private Christian universities, and institutions offering non-traditional, career-focused training programs.
Admissions representatives from Cal State Bakersfield, San Jose State, Patten University, UC San Diego and UC Merced, Cornell University, Fresno State, and Loma Linda University were among those available to answer any questions or concerns students had regarding program information, ethnic diversity and social activities. Many of these schools are focusing their energies on students from ethnic backgrounds in an effort to further diversify and strengthen their campus communities.
"A walk across the campus is like a walk across the world. We offer one of the most diverse community of students of any of the CSUs," said Jaclyn Johnson, admissions representative at San Francisco State University.
This event gave students an idea about what options are available following their time at BC, as the information was presented in a comfortable and organized manner.
"The setup [at transfer day] is comfortable and well organized, and I'm learning a lot about what's around at these great schools. My school isn't here. If Cal Poly were here, it would be a simple decision. But UC Davis is here, so it's a close second," said Lori Carter, environmental horticulture and child development major.
Among the plethora of career choices available, it's evident that students are often unsure about their future plans, including which university is best for their major and interests. Students are hesitant to make choices based upon peer pressure and popularity.
svogel@bakersfieldcollege.edu
Rip staff writer
During the morning hours of Sept. 11, the grassy area between the library and student services became the home to nearly 50 four-year schools aiming to draw students and capitalize on their interests.
A wide array of schools throughout California were represented at Bakersfield College, including those within the UC and CSU systems, private Christian universities, and institutions offering non-traditional, career-focused training programs.
Admissions representatives from Cal State Bakersfield, San Jose State, Patten University, UC San Diego and UC Merced, Cornell University, Fresno State, and Loma Linda University were among those available to answer any questions or concerns students had regarding program information, ethnic diversity and social activities. Many of these schools are focusing their energies on students from ethnic backgrounds in an effort to further diversify and strengthen their campus communities.
"A walk across the campus is like a walk across the world. We offer one of the most diverse community of students of any of the CSUs," said Jaclyn Johnson, admissions representative at San Francisco State University.
This event gave students an idea about what options are available following their time at BC, as the information was presented in a comfortable and organized manner.
"The setup [at transfer day] is comfortable and well organized, and I'm learning a lot about what's around at these great schools. My school isn't here. If Cal Poly were here, it would be a simple decision. But UC Davis is here, so it's a close second," said Lori Carter, environmental horticulture and child development major.
Among the plethora of career choices available, it's evident that students are often unsure about their future plans, including which university is best for their major and interests. Students are hesitant to make choices based upon peer pressure and popularity.
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