How is college life like? This is the question most high school students ask out of curiosity. They wonder if it is completely different from high school. This question was definitely answered for me when I visited San Francisco State University.

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How is college life like? This is the question most high school students ask out of curiosity. They wonder if it is completely different from high school. This question was definitely answered for me when I visited San Francisco State University. The college truly had a different atmosphere from my high school. It seemed as if I was in a new little town.

The journey going to San Francisco State was somewhat confusing and tiring. We would take BART and get off at Daly City. Then we would wait for the bus that would actually take us to the university. However, it actually was a pretty convenient way to get to the university rather than driving because it would be hard to find any parking spaces near the university. When we were getting our SFSU identification card, it was pretty exciting because we were getting a card that would allow us to get access to things at San Francisco State. I somewhat felt like I was starting college life already. I noticed that the process was very organized and quick. The young men who were asking for our names and taking the picture of us were very friendly. We got our identification cards in a less than an hour, which was impressive. I officially felt like a college student carrying around my own identification card.

Furthermore, the presentations regarding how college classes are and how to handle financial aid was beneficial. The people who provided the information really made it clear for me on how to go about college. It helped me calm my nerves down especially about the tuition fees. Continuing on with our itinerary, the guided tour with one of the Project Connect Interns was like an adventure because the intern I got was actually exploring the place herself as well. She was really friendly and easy to talk to because she was knowledgeable of how college works. She was also open when she answered our questions because she would include her own personal experiences so we can get a clear picture of the college life. She showed us the places that includes the areas we are planning to major in, which was really helpful because we got a sense of how the classes are.

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In addition, San Francisco State had an overall welcoming atmosphere. Some parts of the campus made me feel like I was at a shopping mall. There were people who were selling goods and there were many food places around the area. There were also some parts that made me feel like I was at the park. There were many trees, plants, and grasses around the campus environment. It made me feel relaxed as I walked down the concrete. Moreover, I noticed that there were many people walking everywhere to get to the place they needed to go. Some people would ...

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