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What kind of online learner are you?

With the recent shift to online learning, it can be a daunting task to keep up with emails from professors and Titanium's endless notifications. Take a little break and answer some fun questions to discover what kind of online learner you are!

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An Easy 5 Minute Stretch Session That’s Good For You

Did you know that stretching is not only good for your muscles but helps mental health, too? Check out a great combination of stretches that are simple enough for the whole family to do during quarantine! 

Although outside activity is discouraged during this pandemic, there are still ways we can take care of bodies on a daily basis. Instead of sitting around all day, get the family together for a quick and easy session of 5 stretches. Check out all the benefits of stretching here!

https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/5107/top-10-benefits-of-stretching/

Position 1: Hamstring Stretch

Reach your hands down to your toes without bending your knees

Hold the stretch for 10-15 seconds before standing up and resetting

Repeat steps 1 and 2 twice

Position 2: Single-Leg Quad Pull

Carefully grab your right ankle with your right hand and hold 

For balance either raise your left arm in the air, or hold on to a sturdy object 

Hold for 15 seconds before switching legs

Repeat steps 1-3 

Position 3: Cross Body Arm Stretch

Reach your right arm across your body

Bring your left arm up and on top of the forearm of your right arm

Pull your left arm towards you and hold for 15 seconds

Then drop your left arm while bringing the right down and out to the going all the way up

Bring the arm behind head and stretch it to touch the opposite shoulder

Finally, place your left hand on your right elbow and pull, holding for 15 seconds

Release and switch arms, repeating steps 1-6   

Position 4: Stationary Twisted Reach

Stretch your right arm upward but reaching to your left side

Let your body twist, leaving your left hand reaching down toward the middle if your legs. 

Hold for 15 seconds before switching sides

Repeat steps 1-3

Position 5: Neck Rotations

Rotate your neck clockwise for 15 seconds before switching to a counter-clockwise motion

Then move your head in an up-down motion 10 times, followed by a left-to-right motion done 10 times as well

Repeat steps 1 and 2

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5 Tips on How To Make Your LinkedIn Profile Shine, With No Experience!

Creating a top-notch LinkedIn profile can be a puzzling task for college students. I mean how can you be expected to have the perfect LinkedIn profile when the most experience you have is one retail job? We asked 10 CSUF professionals, experts, and alumni for the answer, and trust me they did not disappoint. So, get ready for 5 tips on how to make your LinkedIn profile shine with little to no work experience.

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1: Have a “Professional Photo.” 

According to CSUF’S Senior Photographer, one must “invest in quality imagery, [because] first impressions matter.” - Matt Gush. Which is a fancy way of saying; please don't have red solo cups in your profile pic. 

Most important: NO GRAD PHOTO PICS! They scream “inexperienced” which is not helpful for your future employer. 

P.s: Your perfect beach wave pic or bathroom mirror selfie probably won't work either... #sorrynotsorry

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2: Ask for advice from those who have more experience than you. 

Some college students attempt to stand out from the rest, by using pop culture references, vines, memes, or internet jokes in their bio/cover letters. 

This could be a MISTAKE!

Here is the cold hard truth: Your future employer will most likely come from a completely different generation which may hold different values than you. So your Vine jokes may get lost in the sauce.

It’s encouraged to show personality in your cover letter, but remember to keep your pop culture references, jokes, and overall profile consistent with the environment you are attempting to join. Know your audience, Titans!

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3: Relate your only job experience to key values employers are looking for. 

The word “experience” might be a little intimidating. Especially if you haven't worked in your desired field just yet. 

Just because you have not worked directly in your field does not mean you have NO experience. You have the experience!

Let's just say that the only job you have ever had is working at the Pieology at the TSU. Talk about, resolving customer issues, maintaining a constructive and positive environment. List actions and responsibilities that are transferable to your dream job!

As a college student, you have experience in critical thinking, teamwork, and social skills, through your classes.

List the classes that you feel have given you valuable job and life experience. For example, as a communications major, I have to take a digital foundations class where I learn how to use photoshop, adobe illustrator, and adobe acrobat. Those are skills that I can list in my LinkedIn profile, which can be useful information to my future employer. 

Even if you are not a communications major, try to list the type of research you have done for your classes, the projects you have created, the websites you have created, anything you have created, and are proud of TALK ABOUT IT! Your employer wants to know what you can do, so show it off!

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4: Think of LinkedIn as a professional Instagram platform.

Step 1: DOWNLOAD THE LINKEDIN APP ON YOUR PHONE: This is where you are going to make yourself shine to future employers. 

Step 2:  Post things that showcase who you are as a team player, an employee, and a leader. Also - post consistently. Posting on LinkedIn is a great way to show prospective employers that you are dedicated and doing something. Having a consistently active LinkedIn account is what’s going to help you stand out from a lot of other college students. Being inactive raises the question: What are they doing with their time? 

Step 3: Request EVERYONE. Your mom, your dad, your sister, your cat, the barista at the Pollak Library Starbucks, everyone! Another important note: Request a connection with your professors especially ones you have good relationships with. If you ask nicely, they might even write a good recommendation about you on your page! 

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5: Use Searchable Language

Sprinkling some searchable language in your bio or cover letter is a great way to set your self apart from other college students!

In your bio tell your employer what industry you are interested in, and how you want to be apart of it. Do NOT say “Seeking Jobs”. It may make you look inexperienced. 

Use words that may be thrown around often in your industry. For example, if you enjoy public relations, you may want to discuss your interest in marketing, event planning, and social media.

Remember Titans, you never know who is going to look at your profile.

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Now make that LinkedIn profile shine, Titans!

Written by: Mirabella Isais 

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Social Distancing: A How-To Guide for Students

There has been a lot of talk around “social distancing.” How can using this tool limit your chances of contracting and spreading the coronavirus? Keep reading to find out.

1. Let’s learn about the basics. What actually is social distancing?

Social distancing – is leaving as little as a six-feet gap between individuals.  This helps to prevent infections that are transmitted by droplets (such as coughing, sneezing, or touching a contaminated surface). Research shows that reducing the concentration of people in an area can lower the infection risk for everyone involved.

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2. Understand why it’s important.

Social distancing is a public health concept to reduce the probability of contact between individuals who are or may be carrying a highly contagious disease. 

You could even be a carrier of the virus and not even know it. The CDC confirmed that users can be carriers of the virus and not be affected by the virus.

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3. Know who you could affect.

Spring Break is a time to relax, but know that if you don’t take proper precautions, you could potentially be spreading viruses.

Individuals who are high risk, have a higher likliehood of contracting the virus.

If you practice social distancing, there is a lower chance you could spread the virus! 

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4. Make smart decisions on how to spend your spring break.

As recommended by the federal government, the CDC and the World Health Organization, going out into crowded places is not a wise decision for you or others. 

This situation is temporary, and will be a lot easier if everyone works together. 

Think about how you can adapt your spring break plans to follow these guidelines. 

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5. Spread the word, not the virus. Take your health seriously.

Find creative ways to practice social distancing. Remember to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe by practicing social distancing! 

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Find more information about CSUF and COVID-19 here. 

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5 Ways to Socially Distance in Style

It’s called FASHION... Look it up, Titans. 

Let us dive into ways we can keep ourselves, and others, safe and healthy... in style.

1. Bring fancy gloves back! 

2. Does anyone else have a problem with touching their face? 

Keep your hands in your pockets! 

3. Put on some classy glasses and chat with your friends via phone instead of in person.

4. Be aware of your surroundings, wash those beautiful hands and practice social distancing if you must enter the outside world.  

5. Find a pair of stylish pajamas and chill in your bed! 

Find CSUF and COVID-19 updates here. 

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5 Ways to Tell if Someone is A Titan...

1. They wear the color orange with Pride

2. They can’t stop talking about how they love elephants. 

3. They know how to find a parking spot - even on Black Friday. 

4. They don’t think of Titanium as a metal... it’s the student portal

5. They’ve worked, been to, or love going to Disneyland. 

How do you show your Titan Pride? 

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5 Things To Do Before You Graduate as Told By Keanu Reeves

Graduation is approaching fast, and who better to explain what to do than Keanu Reeves...

1. There’s not much time! Start with creating a checklist of things you need to get done, including checking out the commencement website. 

Keanu is just as shocked as you! 

2. Check out GradFest, too! Keanu is soooo excited! Are you?!

3. Check out the Career Center and look into the Alumni Career Services. 

Here - Grab this pencil from Keanu below, and go sign up! 

4. Steam your gown, or else it will be wrinkly the day of graduation! 

Just look at Keanu here - his gown may be a bit too big, but at least it’s not wrinkly.

5. Stay connected to your Titan Family through Alumni! Keanu agrees! 

Let the countdown to graduation begin! And always... 

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Tips : Studying

1. Make your own notes

If you find yourself struggling on a topic, you will find making your own notes is the best way to break down info in a format you can work with. Making your own individual notes is largely dependent on what kind of learner you are. Some people learn the best by making brain maps, some use flash cards, mnemonics, diagrams, color coding, etc. You do you boo.

Personally, I was the type that always had to hand write my notes. I couldn’t ever type it in the computer. I hated color coding. And I never found flash cards or mnemonics helpful despite people swearing by them. And that’s okay.

2. Organization is key

Always and forever. Dedicate a notebook, folder/binder for each class.

For every class that you take - also dedicate a separate folder in your computer files for it. I kept all my college files in a secured folder called - College (aptly named lol). And then I had 2 major categories. (CLASS and CLINICAL ROTATION). Save every document pertaining to that class/clinical rotation in their own folder. Trust me, when you need to go back to it, you will know where it is.

Speaking of computer files: 

A. Always have a back up of all your files in a usb (on the the go) and an external hard drive (for home). Keep in routinely updated as you go on. 

B. ALWAYS title your file to its contents. You will hate yourself if every document you saved is untitled or a jumble of letters like - ksnxjaika - because you were a lazy dumbass who just wanted it done. Then you will be stuck opening every single one until you give up and do it again. Not fun. Title your files!

Keep your handy pencil case at hand with at least - Pens (Black, Blue, Red), that extra pen you don’t mind losing because a friend borrowed it and never gave it back, a mech pencil with extra compatible lead, white out, eraser, highlighter, sticky notes. Everything else is you need is at your discretion. Personally I love stationary and buy so much cute things because they’re so cute to look at. But, if the aesthetic is actually distracting you (as I legitimately found myself playing and admiring the cute things I got) then keep them out. Keep them at home. Use them for your planner not when you’re in class or something.

3. Planning - Planners are your best friends

Look, once you get thrown into the depths of nursing, planning needs to be a thing you just have to have. You don’t have to be anal and keep planning for every minute detail but I believe having a general game plan per day helps.

Planning is also largely up to you. My best friend lived on a daily to do list where she just wrote everything that needed to get done that day. That’s fine. I had a small blank note book that I transformed into a practical bullet journal of sorts. Broke down a whole week on 2 pages and updated it daily with my own to do list/ appointments/ case projects/ etc. No it wasn’t aesthetically pleasing as you see online. That’s fine too. It doesn’t have to be pretty as long as it is useful to you. And if you find making it pretty makes you happy, then go for it.

4. Make a conducive environment for studying

- Some people prefer getting cozy in a cafe. Some in the library. And some like me, need a quiet place for myself. I have my study corner in my room for that. I can work in a cafe but the noise gets to me. Plus I always end up people watching because I’m socially awkward like that so isn’t the best place for me to study. But hey find your happy place. Ps. DO NOT study in a messy room. You will find yourself distracted. I used to find myself procrastinating by telling myself - Omg my room is so messy. Gotta clean first right?? *Spends 2 hours cleaning a corner of the room*

- Room temperature if you can get it. Overly hot temp and cold temp is distracting and most likely make you fall asleep.

- Brightly lit room. Take advantage if natural sun light if you can. I used to study in front of the window so I got light and a nice breeze and when it was nice out.

- Music : Study music that has no lyrics/words. Not overly loud it drowns your thoughts. Or; if you’re like me, keep everything quiet. Noise distracts me. I was always sensitive to it so I invested money on some good old fashioned, hardy ear plugs.

- Hydration: Keep yourself from getting dehydrated. Drink water. Caffeine sounds great but limit it before you find yourself craving it daily that your day is complete shit without it. You can survive nursing school without becoming addicted. Yes. You can. One cup a day. You got this. I came from a region that is known for their coffee. I used to visit my grandmother, help her harvest coffee beans, dry them under the sun, grind them in our own personal heavy duty grinder, and pack them for her and all her 9 children and their families.My family are renowned coffee snobs. It’s hard to avoid coffee but limit yourself lest you find yourself having palpitations in the middle of class like I did.

- Food: Have a snack. I don’t mean like a large meal that would spike your blood sugar and make you want to have a siesta. NO. I mean a light snack that keeps you from grumbling. A healthy one. My grandma used to boil purple yam for me to snack on all the time. I’d have it peeled and ready for me with some water. I kept it away from my sight though before I’d be tempted to snack and study non stop. Also avoid snacks with some a good aroma that it makes your mouth water at the scent of it. If you want that snack, keep it in another room or place you won’t smell it. Lol.

5. Social Media is your ultimate distractor : Limit it

It’s usually your biggest distraction right? Before a study session, I used to place my phone on air plane mode, on silent, no vibrations and keep it hidden across the room. Out of sight, out of hearing, out of mind.

I had breaks every 15 mins for at least 5 mins. You’re studying to learn, not competing for a neural overload. I only checked my phone every 30 minutes. The rest I spent stetching, admiring outside, etc.

Exams: oh man. EXAMS. NCLEX. THE BIG ONE. Not only did I do all mentioned above but I personally deactivated by Fb account, logged off every social media account, and deleted said app. Yes. I was tempted to do App blocks but I was determined to keep myself in the zone. Everyone knew I was studying and could reach me via phone. Ill get the message eventually. But social media I blocked completely. This could be extreme for you so by all means app blocks work just as fine.

And those are some of my tips. I’ll come back when I remember other things. I hope this helps some of you. :D

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5 Easy Ways to Add Veggies to Your Diet

College is hard. Health is hard. Trying to be a healthy college student is even harder. Let us take you an a magical journey that will make it easier to be a functioning adult with a healthier diet. 

1. Like broccoli and cheddar soup? Add broccoli to your mac n’ cheese. 

It’s a well established pairing of flavors, so there’s no shame in trying it. If you’re feeling adventurous, try adding corn. It sounds like an odd combination, but your tastebuds will thank you.

2. You don’t have to give up pizza! 

Add these veggies as toppings to put a nutritious spin on your favorite slice: spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, diced chicken, crushed garlic, artichoke hearts.

3. Just add a salad! 

Sometimes it’s hard to give up the foods we love, so make a compromise. If you can’t bear to say goodbye to your fried mac n’ cheese balls, try adding a salad to your meal. 

Actually, try adding a salad to every meal. Your body will thank you, I promise. Try the salad bar at The Gastronome for a mix of healthy combinations.

4. Healthy smoothies that don’t taste like sawdust! 

Smoothies are a great way to add a multitude of fruits and veggies into your diet. Next time you make a smoothie, try adding: chia seeds, flaxseeds, greek yogurt, kale, spinach.

5. French fries are delicious. We know.

Try subbing them with sweet potato fries! They aren’t healthy, but they are ~healthier~ 

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“Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do,” - Pele

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Things to do in the Pollak Library

Hey Titans!

Here is a look at some upcoming events that are going to take place in the Pollak Library along with some features that you might not have known about.

1. Guest speakers are always a great way to diversify your knowledge. A talk with the children’s and young adult author, Janet Tashjian, is happening in March. She is the award-winning author of, “My Life as a Book.”

Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Location: Pollak Library, PLN-130

Admission: Free

Parking: $8 day pass 

Tashjian will sign books afterward, and refreshments will be served.

2. An exhibition, “The Nineties in Baseball: A Look Back,” is on display at the library. It reflects on the history (and problems) that took place this past decade in baseball and some of Titan baseball’s achievements.

Dates: Jan. 29 - March 30, 2018

Location: Second floor West Terrace

3. Researching alone can be a difficult task, luckily there are faculty librarians who help students with research. You can follow this link for all the research help you may need: http://bit.ly/2scXwWt

4. You can go to the library website and get help and research specific subjects as well.

5. Study rooms are available to rent for free and are especially helpful if you have a group project you need to work on. You can reserve the rooms through the library website in advance, so when the day arrives, you can just check in on the first floor.

6. The third floor is the quiet floor. While the library is a place to study and be productive, sometimes you need somewhere almost silent to finish assignments or to just really concentrate. There are nearly always individual desks available on this floor because not a lot of students take advantage of this quiet environment. 

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Disneyland Facts

As most of you know, CSUF has an annual Disney After Dark event and this year it is taking place on Thursday, February 1, 2018! If you aren’t able to attend this night the university does sell discounted tickets for $96.04 for Disneyland or California Adventure admission. To celebrate this event we wanted to share 10 facts about the happiest place on earth with you.

1. On opening day, Disneyland had only 18 attractions. 

2. Disneyland does not sell gum or peanuts on purpose which helps keep the ground clear of trash. 

3. One of the artists who worked on Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride painted a replica of her wedding invitation on the wall in the Mr. Winky scene.

4. The drawbridge of Sleeping Beauty’s castle actually does work but it hasn’t been raised or lowered since 1983 after Fantasyland was remodeled. 

5. When the park first opened, admission was $1 but you did have to pay for tickets to go on each ride.

6. There are hidden Mickeys to be discovered within the attractions and in the park. Two of which we can tell you about, the rest you will have to find for yourself. One of them is located in the Golden Horseshoe at the bottom of the stage disguised as a vent hole, another one is in the last room of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction on a shield on the left side wall. 

7. “Code v” is the term Disneyland employees use to tell each other that someone has thrown up in the park.

8. Ronald Reagan introduced Walt Disney at the dedication of the park on opening day.

9. Dumbo was one of the original rides from 1955, and one of the cars from the first edition of the ride is now in the Smithsonian and is labeled a landmark object.

10. The Haunted Mansion was not part of the original Disneyland, the grounds it currently sits on were once known as Holidayland which was a meadow where adults could relax while their kids played.

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Laundry Tips for Dorms

1. Set a timer. There’s nothing worse than leaving your clothes in the washing machine for too long which leaves them smelling like mildew then you have to rewash them all over again. 

2. Use pods. They are so much easier and cleaner than detergent. Just take one or two with you to the laundry room so you don’t forget to take the entire container back to your room.

3. Empty. Those. Pockets. You probably don’t want that post it note to turn into a mushy mess or that gum getting all over your clothes. 

4. Separate sock and underwear washing machine safe bags are going to change your laundry game. It’s so much easier to fold laundry and not lose anything with these.

5. Don’t wait until your laundry is overflowing out of the basket. You’re going to regret it when you’re trying to drag three weeks worth of clothing to the laundry room.

6. Don’t leave your supplies in the laundry room!

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Most Magical Day at Universal Studios Hollywood

So you’ve already attended CSUF’s Disney Night and had a great time with your fellow Titan’s. Now you want to go beyond that and visit more amusement parks. Next stop, Universal Studios Hollywood. Luckily enough for you, CSUF sells discounted passes and tickets to popular attractions including this one! Seasonal passes are available for only $109 which are good through December 13, 2018 if you follow this link: USHTIX.COM/CSUF. This park has a very similar setup as Disneyland with City Walk being very comparable to Downtown Disney. City Walk contains many restaurants and stores which include; Mini Monster, Francesca’s, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Abercrombie and Fitch and of course plenty of stops to purchase Universal Studios merchandise. Whether you’re learning about movie magic on the studio tour, going on a wild ride with the Simpsons or soaring over the Hogwarts grounds on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey you will definitely have a magical day, especially after reading these tips and tricks to navigating the fun filled land. 

What to Bring

In case you missed our Disneyland Tumblr post with a list of what to bring to an amusement park with you here it is again with a few small changes for this park:

A small back pack is always the best option when visiting amusement parks of all kinds because it’s hands free and can hold everything you will need for the day. Did you know you can purchase some at the Titan shops to show off some Titan pride wherever your adventures lead you!

Water is a must. Bring a re-useable bottle (there are some available for purchase in the Titan shops as low as $5.99) since there are plenty of drinking fountains throughout the park where you can stop and fill up.

Lip balm, it seems small but it will seriously put a damper on your day if you forget this.

Snacks, lots of snacks. Want to save some money? Bring your own food for at least part of the day. You might not think you’ll get hungry but there are so many temptations, from themed food near the Simpson’s to the Great Feast in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. For the time being you’re allowed to bring your own food into the park as long as it is small and not a full meal purchased elsewhere, so definitely do this to avoid over spending. Heading to this LA park after being on campus? Langsdorf Hall and the Titan Shops have plenty of on-the-go snacks. The Nutwood Cafe located in College Park is a great place to stop before leaving campus with inexpensive meals as well.

Phone charger. External batteries are super affordable so grab one before you take off (the Titan shops have some available for purchase incase you didn't already check out the list on our Tumblr about the products available to you on campus) because Universal will definitely make your battery drain quickly when you’re busy snapping and taking photos. Did you know that Universal Studios just released new geo-filters for snapchat? You’ll definitely want to check those out while you're on the Universal property.

A small CSUF sweatshirt or jacket is important to fit in your backpack or tie around your waist if you have the room for it. Universal Studios isn’t very cold during the day because of the buildings blocking the wind but it does get cold at night and on the studio tour. 

Themed Food

1. Butterbeer! This is a non-alcoholic cream soda type drink that can be enjoyed frozen as a slushy, cold or hot. JK Rowling came up with the sweet drink for Harry Potter and his friends to enjoy when they were visiting Hogsmeade and now you can too! There are 2 carts located in Hogsmeade (one near the entrance to the land and one in the back located near Hogwarts) where the frozen and cold options are available. Inside of the Hog’s Head pub is where you’ll be able to find the hot version (along with pumpkin juice from the Harry Potter series, don’t worry, it’s not actually juice from a pumpkin). 

2. The Big Pink! Ever wanted to enjoy Homer Simpson’s pink donut from the popular tv show; The Simpson’s? Well here’s your chance! It’s an inexpensive treat for 4+ people to enjoy or to take home if you and your friends can’t finish it.

3. Treats from Honeyduke’s are always a big hit because there are so many options available from chocolate frogs to Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans to chocolate of all sorts. This is a store located just inside of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter on the left where even non-Potter lovers will be able to enjoy themselves. 

4. The Great Feast is available in the Three Broomsticks and will feed up to 4 people. If you have a group of more than 4 a small charge can be added to increase the roasted chicken, BBQ ribs, salad, corn on the cob and other assorted roasted veggies that are included in this meal. This is a great place to go if you’re looking to get high quality food for great value!

5. Krusty Burger features some classic Simpson’s foods such as The Krusty Burger, The Clogger and Sideshow Bob’s combo. They all come with French fries on the side too! 

6. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. from the popular movie, Forrest Gump, is located in Universal City walk and has seafood as well as non seafood options. This is a sit down restaurant full of things to look at and buy while munching on some tasty options such as Mama Blue’s Southern Charmed Fried Shrimp or some fried chicken!

Picture Spots

1. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is definitely not a photo op you want to miss! With its looming turrets and whimsical lighting at night this will be a great memory for muggles and magic folk alike. Tuffy even got in on the action!

2. Krustyland has plenty of bright backgrounds perfect for all ages to snap a picture in front of. It has a carnival type atmosphere at night with its bright lights and games.

3. Jurassic Park in the lower lot boasts a large ride entrance perfect for capturing memories from a time before ours. 

4. If you want to remember the studio tour without having to take photos while you're on a tram, the entrance is a great place for this!

5. The Toad Choir and Triwizard performers are always around after their performances to take photos with the audience in Hogsmeade Village.

6. The Hogwarts Express is on the right when you enter Hogsmeade which is quite a sight to see. During most of the time there is a conductor outside who will hold a small conversation with you before posing for a photo.

What to do during your visit!

1. There are always shows happening throughout the day in the park. These shows range from special effects to animal actors to musical performances in Hogsmeade Village (Water World is also always a treat when it is in operation during the warmer months).

2. The studio tour is an amazing opportunity to go behind the scenes on the back lot of Universal Studios to see where popular tv shows like “The Voice” and “The Good Place” are filmed. You also have the opportunity to see popular movie sets such as “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and  “War of the Worlds”. While there are many sets you will travel through there are also 5 interactive portions of the tour, some of which even utilize 3D special effects. No tour is exactly the same because different parts of the back lot are open on separate days depending on the filming schedules so you will never have the exact same tour twice. 

3. There are plenty of rides for thrill seekers and non thrill seekers alike! From Minions to the Mummy roller coaster there are rides for everyone.

4. If you aren’t a ride person there is plenty of shopping to do within the park and in City Walk! As mentioned in the beginning there are stores that sell merchandise from all of your favorite shows and movies in addition to regular clothing and jewelry as well.  

5. Characters like Scooby-Doo and his gang, classic monsters, Doc from “Back to the Future”, SpongeBob and the train conductor from the Hogwarts express are only some of the beloved stars that will interact with you.

Thank you for reading this post! Hopefully, it helps you when you plan your trip to this magical amusement park!

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Resources to take advantage of at CSUF

1. Career Center

Resume & Cover Letter; get help with your resume and cover letter

Jobs & Internships; Titan Connections allows you to search job and internship postings

Interviewing; Students are able to practice interviewing skills either through an in-person mock interview at the Career Center or by utilizing Interview Stream, virtual interview software.

Job Shadow Program; Titan Takeover: Job Shadow Program is to provide students with an opportunity to make a more informed decision regarding a career path that best fits their interests, passion, traits, and skills. The program will allow students to observe “what a day in the life of…” would look like in addition to receiving information and advice from career professionals.

Grad School Help; As a CSUF student, the Career Center offers various resources and strategies to help you navigate the graduate and professional school process.

Career & Major Exploration; Career and major exploration translates into doing research about yourself and relating that information to careers, majors, and industries. Starting your first semester, you can take steps to help you through the process.

Career Fairs; Career fairs/expos are opportunities to meet employers that come to campus to recruit students and alumni for jobs and internships. Even if you are not ready to apply for a job or an internship now, you can still start to prepare by networking with recruiters and learning about upcoming opportunities and requirements.

2. Health Center

-Basic medical care is delivered at Health Services (HS) at no charge to students. Augmented care is offered at HS at a minimal charge.

-Physical Therapy and Exams, Acupuncture, Chiropractic, Optometry and more

3. Student Recreation Center

Fitness Classes; Yoga, Spin classes, Zumba, & more

Rock Wall; The Student Recreation Center features an indoor climbing wall that is suitable for all climber skill levels. During Open Climb, the Rock Wall staff will provide all the necessary supervision during your climb to the top. All equipment is provided and no prior experience is necessary. Try the Rock Wall! 

Red Cross Classes; classes offered throughout the semester

Intramural Sports; Titan Recreation Intramural Sports offers opportunities to participate in sports activities on a competitive or recreational level. Sport leagues and tournaments are available in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sports year round. All Intramural events are open to currently enrolled CSUF students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Personal Training; Each one-on-one or buddy appointment is conducted by a certified personal trainer. Our trainers will assist you in meeting your fitness goals and needs.

4. Lynda.com

lynda.com has helped students, leaders, IT and design pros, project managers—anyone in any role—build software, creative, and business skills. Now part of Linkedin, Lynda.com serves more than 10,000 organizations. With tutorials in five languages, Lynda.com is a global platform for success.

5. University Learning Center (tutoring)

We offer one-to-one peer tutoring and online writing review and many more services to help you reach your academic goals.

6. Employment Opportunites

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/csufasc

http://www.fullerton.edu/SA/StudentEmployment/

http://asi.fullerton.edu/employmentOpportunities.asp 

7. Scholarships

http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/award/scholarships.php

http://asi.fullerton.edu/services/scholarships.asp

8. Arboretum Classes

Nature Photography; learn how to use space, light, and time to take more memorable photos.

Yoga; Practice yoga throughout the majestic garden with yoga instructors Cosette Deza and/or Sarah Starr, who will be teaching yoga every Saturday at 9:00am. Meet at the Nature Center.

Plants of Disneyland, culinary classes, and more

9. Clubs

 With 375 clubs on campus, there's a club for every interest!

https://fullerton.campuslabs.com/engage/organizations

10. Pollak Library 

Study Spaces; Rooms designated for Individual and Group Study Rooms. These rooms may be used by groups of one to 16 patrons for academic related purposes. Several specially equipped Smart Group Study Rooms 

11. Information Technology Department

Laptop and IPad Rentals; Laptops/iPads* may be checked out for FREE by currently enrolled CSUF students, with no holds, and are ideal for working on assignments and surfing the web. Students must present their TitanCard/photo I.D. to checkout a laptop/iPad*.

Student Genius Corner; general support services and computer repair service

Student Software; Adobe, Office 365, Qualtrics, Windows 10, Grammarly@edu, Dropbox, and much more

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60 Pieces of Titan Gear You Can Get Right Now...

In need of Titan Gear? You can order some right now!  #CSUF60

1. Herschel Heritage Backpack  

2. Sticker Decal 

3. Titan Jumbo Mug

4. University Seal Mom Mug 

5. Gold University Seal Tie Tack 

6. Tuffy Plush Keytag 

7. CSUF Landmark Keychain 

8. CSUF Pull-Apart Lanyard

9. Titans Seal University License Plate 

10. CSUF Grad Tuffy Plush 

11. CSUF Padfolio

12. CSUF President Desk Clock 

13. Cal State Fullerton Emblem Umbrella 

14. Classic CSUF Diploma Frame 

15. Nike Adjustable CSUF Cap 

16. CSUF Alumni Tank Top 

17. Nike CSUF Baseball Cap 

18. CSUF Baseball Jersey 

19. Little Titan’s CSUF Shirt 

20. Little Titan’s Navy Hoodie

21. CSUF Mohawk Beanie

22. Knitted CSUF Beanie 

23. CSUF Warm Headband

24. CSUF Star Wars Magnet

25. Dragon Titan Tee

26. Classic Women’s Titan Tee (Red)

27. CSUF Computer Case

28. Alpha CSUF Fleece Hoodie

29. CSUF Comfy Navy Hoodie 

30. Denim Gray CSUF Hoodie 

31. Fierce Fullerton Youth Baseball Tee

32. Patriotic CSUF Tee

33. CSUF Seal Flask

34. Titans Champion Pants

35. Fullerton Credit Card Holder

36. ASI Titans Reach Higher Postcard 

37. CSUF Phone 7/8 Plus "F" Hybrid Case - Navy

38. CSUF Malibu Sunglasses

39. CSUF “Study in Comfort” Titan Leggings 

40. CSUF Striped Beanie

41. CSUF Hurdle Shorts 

42. “Finals are Coming” CSUF Tee

43. “Dad Pack n’ Go” CSUF Jacket 

44. CSUF Fast Track Jacket 

45. Mini CSUF Pennant Magnet

46. CSUF Dad Decal

47. CSUF Mom Decal

48. CSUF Grandparent Short Sleeve Tee

49. Dad CSUF Baseball Cap

50. CSUF Holiday Mug

51. CSUF Tuffy Skateboard

52. CSUF Polo

53. CSUF Binder

54. CSUF Red Bear Binder

55. CSUF Gloss Seal Folder

56. CSUF Campus Folder

57. Augie Garrido Bobblehead

58. CSUF Pullover

59. CSUF Spiral Notebooks

60. CSUF Tuffy Pennant