English Honors Conference: Beauty

Like I mentioned before the 11th Annual SBCC Student Conference will take place this Friday!

 

The conference is run by students and this year they will discuss the topic of beauty. Many students have submitted their work and will be address their opinions on beauty. I went last year (and also performed) and it was amazing to hear everyone present their work and ask them their inspiration behind it. Anyways I will be performing in the Opening Ceremony :) also...

 

Hope to see you guys there!

-KIKI REYES

Feeling Stress?

Happy Earth Day to all my fellow SBCC Students! I hope you guys had a lovely Easter weekend. I know your all probably stressing over finals coming up so I decided to dedicated this post about things to do this coming weekend! We could use a break right?



The workload seems impossible I know how you feel

The Earth day festival will be at Alameda Park Saturday and Sunday! http://sbearthday.org/component/content/article/42-featured/177-ed-2014 Its literally the most eco-friendly festival ever, they have some pretty good lemonade there too. I remember a few years ago I received a free flash drive at this festival, although it was only 1GB it came pretty handy for me. And there's many things to check out there such as the green car show and the eco-market place. I once brought a purse made out of recycled material, it was really neat. I would always take it to school and people would compliment me on it.


The roses are blooming in my backyard in time for earth day!

The Fair is back for its yearly round at the Earl Warren Showground staring tomorrow until Sunday! http://www.earlwarren.com/fair.html 
There will be carnival rides, entertainment by local bands and artists, and food. I did happen to go last year, in fact I lost my iPhone there. I went on a ride with my friends and decided to keep my iPhone in my pocket. It literally flew out... long story short I tracked it with the find my iPhone app and knocked on people's doors at the neighborhood it located it. Then I found it and there was not even a crack on the screen but the whole top came right off and I had to order a new phone. The moral of the story: make sure your wearing pants with zip up pockets. Anyways, other than that terrible memory, I always enjoy going on Ferris Wheel because every year or the years that I go to the fair I face my fear of heights. I don't do this alone of course my friends go with me, and its just comforting.



Brunch after Church on Easter Sunday
(My sister and I)

Other things to consider:
- "Ground" The SBCC play will open this Friday! http://www.theatergroupsbcc.com/santa-barbara-theaters-now-playing
- The English Honors Conference will take place this Friday as well! From 11:30am- 3pm at the BC Forum! Free lunch... (And I will be singing my original song called "Its More Simple Than Complicated" at the opening ceremony)
-Kayaking/paddle boarding at the Santa Barbara Sailing Center, which is at the harbor down the street from school. http://www.sbsail.com/kayaking.html Only five dollars with a student ID!!!!
-Bowling at Zodo's! http://www.zodos.com/ My friends and I always change our names to celebrity names when we bowl. It makes it even more entertaining. Zodo's usually has college night, which is announced on their website. I think it use to be every Wednesday night, but I'm not a really reliable source since I haven't gone bowling in a while.  
-Shopping? There's Paseo Nuevo, La Cumbre Plaza, Camino Real... and So on
- There's a few good movies out, I watched Oculus! It was a trip I can't even explain it to you guys. http://www.fandango.com/movie-trailer/oculus-trailer/170261

Anyways I hope you guys take these opportunities to have some fun this weekend!

-KIKI REYES

Transportation, Stress, Rebelution

At SBCC we have a pretty good transportation system. In fact, when you enrolled and get your student ID you are eligible to get a bus sticker that actually allows you to ride on the bus for free. Something that SBCC students struggle with is parking. If your moving out here and taking your car, make sure to carpool with people its easier and you can get a car-pool pass for the day. Just something to consider.

Honestly stress is a HUGE part of the college life-style whether you procrastinate or just taking extra classes. Always make sure you have time to de-stress. For example I went for a run at Henry's Beach today, the one by the Boathouse Restaurant (http://www.sbfishhouse.com/), and it was soothing. Sometimes I need to reassure myself that things are going to fall into place, they just take time.


Also, I got my last mid-term back and it was pretty good. I decided to reward myself with tickets to see one of my favorite bands, Rebelution, this summer. I'm so excited! The concert is going to be at the Santa Barbara Bowl. It's cheaper if you buy your tickets at the box office, just in case your planning to go! 

    
 -KIKI REYES

p.s lunar eclipse tonight!!! (well technically now)
and summer registration tomorrow!  

When Choosing Your Summer Classes, Classes, Housing

Something to consider when your planning out your semester, whether it's summer or fall, is how many classes you would be comfortable taking. It's also a good idea to go to a counselor and discuss a student plan to go by. I think it's great to also add some fun classes in your schedule just so your not always stressing.

At SBCC the most credits a student can take over the summer is 9, while the regular semesters are 18. If your looking to take online classes make sure you always check your pipeline regularly. These types of classes are great to choose if your into being self-taught and are online all the time. Of course there are classes on campus during the summer. The weather is beautiful, its perfect enough to have picnics at the beach during breaks.

For future students, I recommend you explore the SBCC website (www.sbcc.edu) and see what our school has to offer. For example, housing! There's actually a housing list on our school website. Check it out and find a place that suits your needs. Some of these houses are a few miles away from the school. Good idea we have a great transportation system here... to be continued.

I've recently applied for housing at Channel Islands and I requested my sister as a roommate haha I also applied for housing at Cal Poly Pomona. Decisions. Decisions.

-KIKI REYES

Student Life at SBCC (Intro)

Well we are speeding quite fast into summer, which only means the workload at SBCC is going to be a little more intense this month. This is when we start running to the library to get ourselves focused and when we become closer to classmates. It takes several weeks for people to really get to know each other, so I can say this is about the time where friendships are established.  At Santa Barbara City College we have a diverse group of students in different stages of life. It really changes your perspective. I honestly love this about my school because despite all our differences, we shared a common choice to attend this college. This is what brings us all together. And you know what? Not all friendships can be established in classrooms, some could be by sitting next to someone on at the cafe. And the beauty of it, is there's no cliques, there's just people. 

My Saturday night at SBCC, doing stadiums

I really give international students or even out of state students props for moving out here because I can only imagine how difficult it is to adjust to a new life here. The things they would have to consider is first and foremost a place to live, secondly a part-time job, then transportation, adjusting to school, and finding time to explode the new strange place you now live in. I think now that the end of spring semester is approaching, I am going to take the time to address each and one of these concerns for incoming students. 

But of course you'll be hearing about my own progress on my college acceptances and my the rest of my spring semester. 

-KIKI REYES 

Summer Registration, Summer Classes, Pressure

Welcome to April everyone. Summer registration is right around the corner. You can found out what your registration date is by logging on to your pipeline, once your on your home page click on the registration link on the right hand side, then click on the first link entitled,  

"Check Your Pre-Registration Requirements and Registration Appointment"

 click on it and select the term "summer 2014." Oooh and here's the summer schedule brought to you by, Melanie Belanger.

http://www.sbcc.edu/classes/SBCC%20SUMMERsch%202014.pdf

Anyways I have to admit that its quite stressful to think about summer classes, when we're still in Spring semester. I'm starting to really feel the pressure of doing better than last semester and now I must think about what I will take this summer. I feel like a huge weight has been placed on my shoulder, hahaha the real saying is "I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulder," not in this case. Yet, I always go back to one of my favorite Nelson Mandala quotes "It always seems impossible until its done." I've said it before and I'll continue you to spread this quote.

Its weird, despite my stress, I'm feeling extremely optimistic I'm even thinking about going on another hike this weekend because it really makes me happy. Like they say, whatever makes you happy. We're all gonna power through these last eight weeks and succeed! Then I can say a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders rather then it being placed on them.

By the way, Happy April fool's day! 

-KIKI REYES

 

P.S: All my writers out there! Here's two opportunities to enter your writing pieces:

1. The English Honors Conference 

2. Painted Cave Literary Magazine