Life as a California Student

  One thing we all can say about education is that although it is important, it isn't cheap. Attending a university has many expenses including, housing, living costs, and tuition. According to Forbes there is around 1.75 trillion dollars owed in student debt, and 55% of public university students are paying via loans. Student loans are something that a person can deal with for decades, and in this post I will talk about reducing expenses and dealing with loans. First and foremost, the best way to avoid loan buildup and excess costs is to get a job. This can be a lot because for many people, being a student is often a full time job. With a schedule packed with classes, homework, projects, and tests, adding another item to the plate seems a bit stressful. Not to mention having enough free time to do the things we love. Nonetheless, having some extra cash on hand while in school is crucial. I myself work a few days a week, nothing too overwhelming, but just enough for me to save tow

  Welcome back everyone! Hope all is well to those reading this, in this post I will be shifting the mood a little bit. My first couple posts were mostly regarding staying safe and sane while in college, but in this post I'm going to talk about all the awesome things you can experience in your free time here in Southern California. First and foremost, the beach. Our state is grateful to be home to some of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. If you and your friends have some time to kill I definitely recommend visiting Laguna Beach . Laguna beach is home to several amazing beaches where you and your friends can relax and have fun. If you go to the beach to rest and relax, I definitely recommend Tablerock or Victoria. These beaches aren't known to have big waves but are extremely scenic and very fun to explore. If you enjoy surfing, Brooks Street and Crescent Bay have great waves during swells. Laguna Beach is often very crowded, and if you want to go somewhere a little mor

       Hello everyone, in this second post I would like to direct my attention towards the importance of maintaining healthy social lives outside of work and school. It is very easy to succumb to the weight of a packed schedule, and many students forget the importance of relaxation and clearing the mind of anxiety or stress. Recently mental health awareness has risen greatly, especially in younger people, and this is crucial due to the amount of students experiencing mental health issues in college. The American Psychological Association estimates around 60% of college students meet the criteria for at least one mental health condition.   Now, as a university student in California, there are many ways to avoid succumbing heavy levels of stress. In my opinion the most important aspect of life outside of school is surrounding yourself with supportive friends. Having people who you know are there for you and ready to help you with an issue is extremely helpful, it makes you feel like you

 Hello everyone! My name is Enzo Sanchez and I am excited to share with you all a little about my life. I am 21 years old, I just finished my junior year at San Diego State University , and in this blog I will be talking about what life is like going to college in Southern California. A little about myself : I have lived in California my whole life with my parents and brother, I grew up in Orange County (Dana Point to be specific), and I enjoy going out with friends, going to the gym, hanging out at the beach, and watching movies.  To begin, I would like to talk about the benefits of going to school in California. First and foremost, the weather is unbeatable, with sunny days year round and mild temperatures, its the perfect place to spend time in the great outdoors. Not to mention the incredibly diverse landscape this state offers, with pristine beaches, snowy mountains, and lush forests only hours apart from each other. It caters to every outdoor activity whether that be surfing, hik