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Student Success Seminars

2024 Freshman Celebration Digital Projects

Freshman Celebration 2024

Digital Projects

 

Faculty Name

Class #

Class Cohort

(if applicable)

Project Title

Project Description

Project URL

Avetisyan, Anna

20311

 

Choosing Success

Successfully transitioning from high school to college requires making a series of choices. We all have to be conscious of making the right choice each time if we want to reach our maximum potential.

 

Battle, Conchita

20348

 

Emergency Preparedness in a Nutshell

This project is designed for students at Âé¶¹AV to become more aware and spread information of what to do in emergency situations. The emergency situations may include earthquakes, fires, active shooters, flooding, alcohol poisoning, overdosing, and unplanned pregnancy.

 

Brusasco, Joyce Marie

20318

 

Utilizing Campus Resources at Âé¶¹AV

This video raises awareness of campus technological resources available to students for individual use or for project collaboration.

 

Carnevali, Anthony

20313

Dept. of Criminology & Justice Studies

Community Outreach: Career Options with a Degree in Criminal Justice

Students describe the benefits of selecting a major in criminology and criminal justice, potential career opportunities associated with a CJS degree, and the impact that individuals in this field can have towards the betterment of society.

 

Carnevali, Anthony

20336

Dept. of Criminology & Justice Studies

Community Outreach: Career Options with a Degree in Criminal Justice

Students describe the benefits of selecting a major in criminology and criminal justice, potential career opportunities associated with a CJS degree, and the impact that individuals in this field can have towards the betterment of society.

 

Carnevali, Anthony

20342

Dept. of Criminology & Justice Studies

Community Outreach: Career Options with a Degree in Criminal Justice

Students describe the benefits of selecting a major in criminology and criminal justice, potential career opportunities associated with a CJS degree, and the impact that individuals in this field can have towards the betterment of society.

 

Guevara, Monicka

20350

Bridge to the Future: Canoga Park High School

Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Our Freshman Year Transformation

Our personal growth and development, emphasizing how Âé¶¹AV has contributed to both academic and social successes during the first semester.

 

Guevara, Monicka

20351

Bridge to the Future: Canoga Park High School

We Build Our Matador Journey Together

We showcase our journey from the beginning of the semester to fostering a sense of belonging and integration within our Âé¶¹AV community.

 

Guevara, Monicka

20521

Dept. of Child & Adolescent Development

Matador Journey: Orientation to Integration    

We highlight our journey from the beginning of the semester to a sense of integration within our Âé¶¹AV community.

 

Karras-Lazaris, Bessie

20519

 

Don't Freak Out, Calm Down!

A new Âé¶¹AV student freaks out on the first day of the semester because he is overwhelmed and does not know where to find certain things.  With the help of fellow Âé¶¹AV students, he learns about important resources and discovers where to relax after a hectic day.

 

Macaraig, Lindsey

20440

College of Health & Human Development

Finding Me

The journey of one freshman student who joins Club U100. As she gets involved, she not only discovers resources, but a community to relate and rely on, and a newfound sense of identity as she navigates her first year of college.

 

Macaraig, Lindsey

20441

College of Health & Human Development

Looking Through the Lens of U100 Freshmen Students

Three different takeaways that students got from their U100 class. From managing time to finding resources on campus, our video shows the impact that U100 has on the lives of Âé¶¹AV freshman students.

 

 

Martinez, Jonathan

 

20438

FreshStart / EOP

What Does EOP Mean to You?

Student share what EOP means to them.

 

Okonji, Martel

20352

Black Scholars Matter & Black Excellence

A Day in the Life: Black Matadors

This silent film captures the unique journey of Black students at Âé¶¹AV, highlighting mental health, identity, and resilience. Through powerful visuals, it showcases the everyday experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black Matadors, offering a glimpse into what it means to navigate college life as a Black student.

 

Padyal, Anjum

20571

Dept. of Kinesiology

Impact: I Am Prepared

Our U100 journey, transforming us from a group of individuals into a strong community. Through shared experiences, like 5 Steps to Emergency Preparedness, we felt supported, celebrated, and connected—empowering us as Kinesiology majors to make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom.

 

Park, Alexandrea

20309

 

String Your Way to Success

Students demonstrate the challenges of the freshman experience and its negative impact as it relates to the 8 dimensions of wellness (8 DoW). Students advocate for 8 DoW by handing out bracelets around campus with QR codes that link to Âé¶¹AV as resources that can help to strengthen each of the 8 DoW.

 

Park, Alexandrea

21299

 

Stress and Its Mess

Students discuss freshmen stressors and compare how stress affects freshmen who take U100 vs. those who do not. Freshmen who take U100 manage stress better by using Âé¶¹AV resources on campus and tools they learn in U100. The video shows how the 8 dimensions of wellness help students succeed in learning.

 

Rincon, Imaya

20443

NCOD / Deaf Studies

In Case of Emergency: Beyond Words, Ready to Respond!

A silent film on emergency preparedness. Highlighting CPR, bleeding control, and response actions, this project empowers through visual demonstration, inspired by our CBL project, LISTOS, reminding us that readiness can save lives!

 

Rowley, Keli

20333

 

The Struggle is Real

Sometimes we feel alone in our struggles as college students. But in truth there are a lot of common issues that all freshmen face. To show just how universal our difficulties really are, we asked students to tell us what they struggle with most. We’re more alike than we think.

 

Sams, Jennifer

20329

 

Curious Minds & Navigating College Culture Shock

Students detail "expectation versus reality" college campus experiences while outlining resources introduced to them in U100 that help them navigate "college culture shock."

 

Valadez, Marina

20322

 

Onward U100

A glimpse inside a freshman's mind. The academic pressures from a freshman perspective. A student is at war with herself dealing with self-doubt and how to overcome those pressures.

 

 

Zamora, Rocky

 

20330

 

Student Life at Âé¶¹AV

Interviews of Âé¶¹AV students conducted by U100 students regarding their experiences on campus. Some questions include how is their experience at the university and any struggles they have when commuting to campus. It’s about the daily life of Âé¶¹AV students both on and off the campus.