My attitude toward graduate school completely changed when I found my passion and stopped making higher education choices based on what I “should” be doing.
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Graduates feel impact of a ‘real’ commencement ceremony
Long Beach State has returned to a traditional commencement this year, as students will walk and hear their names read at Angel Stadium. These improvements are particularly significant to first-generation college students, student-parents and 2020 high school graduates.
Suspended BFA and rising class sizes hit theatre arts department
Students in the theatre arts department were ecstatic about the bachelor of fine arts in acting until it was suddenly dissolved with little explanation. Years later, a new challenge has emerged.
Funding gap leads to increased tuition in CSU system
After the 14% financial disparity, nearly $1.5 billion, in the 2021-2022 school year, CSU systems fiscal advisors recommend a tuition increase for all students in the 23-campus system starting in fall 2024 needed to protect CSU’s financial future.
Graduating for yourself and no one else
Luk-Mattew Phanbandith is the first in his family to graduate and has worked hard for his graduation to be an achievement he can call his own.
Graduate student shares tips for success
A Long Beach State student shares some of her tips for being successful in graduate school.
Resisting my fears of graduate school
The post-graduate education process is a difficult one. Not giving into anxiety is half the battle.