If you have ever taken off in the beloved Star Tours at Disneyland, then you've heard Captain Rex tell the space rangers "I know it's probably your first flight, and it's... mine too" before he takes off to the Endor moon.
Dis-noids (Disneyland nerds) know that this isn't Captain Rex's first flight. In fact, he is been saying same spiel every 15 minutes since 1987 and it captivates audiences every time.
Regardless, every flight, he is with us holding our hand, keeping us safe and making sure we get to our final destination safely.
I consider myself to be like Captain Rex. This isn't my first mission on the Good Ship Clarion, but I will make you feel comfortable and hold your hand if necessary.
To my fellow students, faculty, and staff, my name is Courtney Mitchell and for the fall 2010 semester, I have been fortunate enough to have been chosen to be your Editor in Chief.
I have learned a great deal over my semesters here, most of them spent with the Clarion, and I will be the first to tell you that everything isn't always as it appears.
Citrus can either be a miserable, zombie junior college experience, or it can be one that you will enjoy and remember positively before moving on to the next chapter of your life.
Take this opportunity to make it an exciting adventure, whether you are a first-time freshman or a returning student.
And to make it a smooth yet thrilling flight, here are a few tricks I have learned along the way to ensure of the fun that should be had while being on this island we know as Citrus.
First, be confident. The best way to figure out what you are doing is to act like you know what you are doing. The more confidence you pretend to have, the more you will gain. Even if you no have idea what you are doing, where you are going, or are just scared: be confident.
Secondly, just ask. Nike's motto is "Just do it." You might think in your little noggin that asking where the library might be the most ridiculous thing ever since it is one of the most obvious, most recognizable buildings. However, it really isn't. Therefore, no question too small or too ridiculous to ask.
So ask your professor, ask the workers in the bookstore, ask the cutie sitting behind you. Whether they actually know the answers, asking anyway could work to your advantage.
You could share being lost together or you could ask them to show you where it is you are looking for, and maybe even get a tour out of it.
It took me a year before I found out we had a cafeteria. It's called the Stuffed Owl Cafe and it is located below the Campus Center.
Next, read the syllabus and do your homework. Your professor really isn't asking that much of you when they ask you to read and understand the syllabus, and we can always find time between other classes, our job, and the occasional hanging out with friends to do our homework. Understanding the goal of the class and doing your homework is really half the battle.
Next, get your books now, like right this minute. Holistically, it doesn't matter where you purchase the book as long as it is the correct version and you can have it by the time you need it. It is smart to start your readings as soon as possible while the workload is still light. You bought the book, so read it.
Even if you rent the book or borrow it from the library, get started right now.
Lastly, start a new you. This summer you probably went on vacation or worked a bunch of hours or even took a couple of classes. However you spent the last three months or the last three years, make a change for the better this semester.
I have found Citrus to be a place of non-judgment, where you can really find yourself if you allow yourself to open up. Dare to show people the real you. Join a club, immerse yourself in the class you didn't really want but had to take, and broaden your horizons.
My goal this semester is to really challenge myself. I went from being a shy and quiet staffer to someone who has become a leader, not to mention your trusty pilot.
So stow your belongs in the compartment below your seat, fasten your seatbelts, and hang on. And, oh yeah, welcome aboard.
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