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Advice column and FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Last Updated 08/25/96
This section is devoted to answer your personal and medical related
questions. Also previous letters are posted so that information is
passed on. Feel free to submit your own questions and comments to
Lisa Yu, HCO Publicity. We will keep your identity confidential if you so desire.
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Letter Dated 07/29/96:
Dear Lisa,
I am new here to UCR. I feel very unfamiliar with this campus,
the policies, and the various classes and activities available. I'm
not even sure what the "right" major is for me, and what I will do in
the future, and how to get there! Do you have any tips and suggestions
as to making the most of my time here at UCR?
-Iam A. Student
Dear Iam,
One of the most important things I can tell you is to get all of
the information you can. Wander around the campus, talk to fellow
students, talk to your advisor, go to meetings, and try different
things to find what you like.
When I first came into UCR, I was interested in a health
profession, but I wasn't sure which one or whether I would enjoy it.
Health Careers Organiztion helped me a lot. During their meetings,
I was able to get information about numerous professions, and what it
would take to get into them. They also had volunteer opportunities so
I could actually participate or observe the health environment.
Sometimes, they may have extra things about the health profession in
general, like how it would look in the future, especially with the
HMO's. And of course, they are concerned with the development of the
person (rather than the profession), so they have socials to relieve
the stress of college life and to encourage students to get to know
each other.
The more you know, I found out, the better the decision you can
make. Good luck with your college career in UCR!
P.S. Thanks for your interest in HCO!
-Lisa
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