ELAC Campus News Fall 2021 Issue 6

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Volume 78, Issue 6 | www.elaccampusnews.com | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | Single copy free - additional copies 50 cents

Transfer resources available for undocumented BY ANNETTE QUIJADA Staff Writer East Los Angeles College invited California State University, Los Angeles Dream Resource Center to speak to undocumented students about the transfer process on Thursday. Laura Anaya Jurado, an ELAC transfer mentor, encourages undocumented students to continue their path for higher education. “Pursuing a bachelor’s degree can open up many more opportunities and it’s a great way to be an agent for change,” Jurado said. Jurado said a majority of CSU and UC campuses have some form of undocumented student services center. She said it’s important for undocumented students to look for resources on campus. Undocumented-friendly organizations like clubs, cultural centers and other various academic or social programs are some examples. Undocumented students who apply to California State Universities for the fall of 2022 need to file a California Dream Act Application between Oct. 1 and March 2. Students also need to make sure their GPA is submitted for a Cal Grant. Once accepted to a CSU campus, students must submit a “statement of intent to register” at their intended campus. Students who applied for spring semester 2022 should now be getting in touch with the universities they applied to. Students looking to transfer to a California State University have until Nov. 30 to submit applications. Melody Klingenfuss, coordinator at CSULA Dream Resource Center,

said undocumented students looking to transfer to Cal State LA can expect to see legal services and programs similar to the ones ELAC provides such as the partnership with the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN). Klingenfuss said it can be a culture shock when students transfer to a university that doesn’t have the same resources they are used to. “Here at the Cal State LA Dream Resource Center, we believe we have to support you personally, academically and professionally,” Klingenfuss said. CARECEN’s College legal services are free legal services that are offered at eight CSU campuses for current students, faculty and family members, including alumni (up to two years). Their services include free consultations, advance parole family based petitions and special immigration protections for survivors of domestic violence. Ana Hernandez, a CARECEN fellow, said that the program includes help with DACA renewals and initial applications. Hernandez said that the organization can help provide funds for students who can’t pay the $495 DACA processing fee. Hernandez suggests students think about what resources they will need and take that into consideration when choosing a university to transfer to. Students who need a guide on the transfer process can visit https:// www.calstate.edu/attend/transfer/ Documents/transfer-academicupdate-2020.pdf. Students who would like to experience one-onone transfer counseling may book an appointment on the ELAC transfer website https://www.elac. edu/Student-Services/TransferCenter.

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Help available for those that speak up BY LEONARDO CERVANTES Staff Writer The “Transitioning to College” workshop went over important college tips like time management and communication. The meeting on Thursday went over life goals, the differences between high school and college and communication. Karla Corona hosted the meeting and spoke about her personal experiences in college and ways new students can prepare and adjust. In high school, the classes students take are mostly chosen for them. In college, students have free rein to register for any classes they want. They also schedule their own appointments with the Transfer Center and the Career and Job Services counselers. All of the available times are easily accessible on the East Los

Angeles College website for what they expected, but it is always students to choose what time is best. best to have a major sorted out so “Reading the syllabus in high school there is less wasted time and money. Maintaining a work-life balance might have been an afterthought for students, but in college it is can be one of the most difficult important to read it because it things college students go through. will show you the grading system, Sometimes work and school schedules conflict, requirements and leaving students important dates needed in order to Communication is a big i n a d i f f i c u l t pass the class,” Ty part of life, especially position. Some students Pierce, the other in college. If a student c h o o s e n o t t o host said. The major that never speaks up, they work and solely focus on school. students choose will always be a step However, not will impact the rest of their lives. behind the rest of their every student has this option, some If a student is classmates. students have to unsure, meeting do both. with the Career This may lead and Job Services them to take fewer department can help as they offer career assessments classes or work unappealing shifts in order to maintain both school and career and major exploration. Students can change their major and work. Post-college plans are constantly if they feel their current major isn’t

on the minds of every college student. They will either stop after earning their associate degree and get a job or they may transfer to a university. Communication is a big part of life, especially in college. If a student never speaks up, they will always be a step behind the rest of their classmates. Networking with students and staff is one of the most important things to do in college. Even if students aren’t social, small talk can go a long way to opening up doors to future jobs and opportunities. A simple “hello” or “good afternoon” can lead you anywhere. When a student has doubt or is confused, they don’t always ask the professor for help for whatever reason. Asking for help is not a burden to the professor, in fact, they often encourage it.

It creates more dialogue and clears up any confusion the student might have. If students are struggling or feel like they are behind, they can go to the Learning Center and sign up for tutoring. Students must have good time management skills because one missed assignment can set them back. Most professors post due dates in advance, so it is up to students to turn in assignments on time. Most professors also have strict deadlines but may allow assignments to be turned in late for a reduced grade. Studying a few extra hours a week may be necessary to truly understand the course work. Students may have to sacrifice a few more hours a week, of their free time, to successfully complete a class.

Book Review

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News Briefs CCM welcome meeting

The Chicano/Latinos for Community Medicine Club is hosting its first meeting of the semester on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Register at https://forms. gle/6RDkHWq1aTKL1aJi8

College Awareness Month webinar

The Great Outcomes Program celebrates College Awareness Month with a webinar on Wednesday at 5 p.m. Zoom ID: 83075197433

ELAWC Candelight Vigil

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The Women’s Center’s 24th annual Mujeres de Paz Candelight Vigil is on Thursday at 6 p.m. in the ELAC Performance Arts Courtyard.


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