Peer advising provides non-academic advice and personal student perspectives about life and learning at MBKU in an informal way to all students in the first academic year. Peer advising is the student complement to academic advising provided by faculty advisors and University Student Affairs. New students will gain informed student perspective that is based on their Peer Advisor’s personal experience within their program, along with formal training.
Peer Advisors are students in the second academic year who are committed to academic excellence and student leadership. They show strong commitment to helping new students make the transition from undergraduates to informed, successful professional students who will be responsible for their academic goals and professional growth.
After paying for tuition, rent, bills—you name it—money gets tight. Being a graduate student isn’t cheap, but good news: I’m here to share some of my favorite budget-friendly activities in the area.
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Congratulations on making it into SCCO! Although it has already been quite a journey to get to where you are today, your journey will not get much easier from this point on. Something that I personally struggled with navigating through in both my undergraduate career and my time at SCCO is food security. Food security refers to the ability to have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
Your guide to surviving grad school, one sip at a time
Starting grad school can feel overwhelming at times, but something as basic as a cozy study space and a sweet treat can help make the long days a little more bearable. Having solid coffee/matcha shops close by can help make studying more enjoyable and satisfy those post-exam cravings.
Let’s face it: graduate school is hard. And sometimes you really just don’t have it in you to study when you could just be laying in bed.
I am a lazy student myself: I love to scroll on TikTok, watch Netflix, and play games as much as anyone else does! And while school can limit the amount of time you have for yourself, you can make it easier by studying smarter.
When it comes to new environments, it's important to be prepared. We always hope for a smooth transition, but the difficulty of adapting to a new environment can often exceed our expectations. When you're in unfamiliar territory, struggling to cope with obstacles is a common experience. That is something I had to come to terms with upon entering this program.
Starting a new life in Fullerton begins with finding a place to live. For some students, that means residing with family members or close friends as commuters. Others may relocate from across the US or from other areas of California. It’s all about finding the option that works best for you! There are many great neighborhoods and options all around MBKU, and I found myself living in the downtown Fullerton area.
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I will always remember my 3rd week of graduate school. I had taken my first exam and proficiency at MBKU. I felt very confident in all my answers and my skills. But when I received my scores back, I was shocked—I had spectacularly failed both.
I was distraught. While it was not the first time I had failed an exam, it really struck my confidence because I felt so sure in my abilities to do well. But it turns out I didn’t know the material as well as I thought I did.
Welcome to MBKU SPAS Class of 2027! I am so happy that all of you have decided to become a part of our MBKU family. It must have been a challenging journey, and I want to acknowledge all your hard work and the sacrifices that you have made to get to this point. I am so proud of every one of you!