GRAD GUIDE

Commencement Guide post grad advice ALUMNI PROFILES

Brought to you by:

ATE COLL ST EGE N O R F E T L S A E W

W

A T Y A I T R G R S O S Y U N I V E PAGE 2 GRAD GUIDE MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 CONTENTS graduation playlist 3 interview tips 4 softball seniors’ journey 7 commencement map 12 Grad Grams 14 finding creative outlets off campus 22 GRAD GUIDE PAGE 3 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Six songs to get you through graduation alive

A list of tracks to help of blaring horns, make for a good accompa- dope and other related paraphernalia on political tumult and technological inspira- ease the transition nying soundtrack to wrap your hand around Hoover Street. tion, you carry the most promise for world into the real world. that diploma. change. So let Q-Tip, Phife, Ali and Jarobi serve as your guides through this meditation on the millennial generation, when on the path to that change.

BRANDON PHO News Editor Kickin’ Back - Mila J How Much a Dollar Cost - Kendrick There are songs for the money-driven As a sophomore who may or may not Lamar (Ft. James Fauntleroy & Ronald and eager-to-work graduates, and there are have enough credits to get to junior stand- Isley) ones for those who stay put on the philos- ing, my cap and gown seem to sit at a re- The Compton rapper’s meditation on ophy that good things come to those who mote mountaintop. So for those of you wealth and the value of a single dollar wait. Can I Kick It? - A Tribe Called Quest graduating, I can’t say I feel your pain. might hit a little too close to home for some Also known as Jamila Akiko Aba Chi- Perhaps an ode to the group’s unbeaten, But I do know of a few tracks that might graduates walking off the graduation stage lombo, Mila J says in her song “Kickin’ unstifled and uproarious spirit, this 1990 hit help. into a life of debt and entry-level salaries. Back” that the first thing she thinks about single is titled to ask a very simple question You’ve managed to attain your degree. But it’s also a sobering reminder of the when coming home isn’t work; she’s think- that invites confidence and positivity. Here’s a list of songs to help you shake off necessity of coin. ing about being anything but productive, The response to the title, “Yes you all the anxieties that accompany that last doing things like rolling weed and putting can,” then beckons the Tribe to drop some leap into adulthood. Work Remix - ASAP Ferg (Ft. ASAP her phone on airplane mode. knowledge about their uniqueness and su- Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad For graduates who might want to put periority in both rhythm and luxurious gui- We Major - Kanye West (Ft. Nas & James & Schoolboy Q) off the job search and take some time for tar strums. Really Doe) While you may have listened to this song themselves, putting their phones on air- This song is probably the best one to start If nothing else, at least the assertive, out- while wall-twerking as a wild-and-out plane mode might be just the thing to do, off commencement, a time when conflicted spoken and exuberant qualities of Mr. West freshman, the explosive, star-studded track especially when mom is harping on you feelings of excitement and vulnerability are that we heard from early albums like “Late might take on a whole new meaning as you over text to find work and start your life. at an all-time high. Registration” and “Graduation” have man- prepare yourself for that long and dreaded When in doubt, just repeat the chorus’ aged to endure. job search. Dis Generation - A Tribe Called mantra to yourself. And be sure to place ex- The neat and upbeat style of Kanye’s Hopefully your job prospects don’t end up Quest tra emphasis on the “Yes you can” as you self-affirmations, laid against a rising swell so bad that you’ll resort to merchandising As a college graduate in a period of both turn your tassel.

CONGRATULATIONS! The College of Communications congratulates all our 2018 graduates on achieving this remarkable milestone! PAGE 4 GRAD GUIDE MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Helpful interview tactics to attract future employers

Deep breathing and stretching relaxation is important, that doesn’t mean winging it will yield the best results, as are key when it comes to relaxing preparedness is highly recommended go- before a one-on-one. ing into an interview. Ways to do this in- clude practicing mock interviews, know- JACOB TATHAM ing what kind of questions to expect and Staff Writer researching the company. Laura Neal, college career specialist at Looming worries about the job mar- CSUF for the arts department, suggests ket often linger in the back of many not only learning about the company, but students’ heads as they revel in the ac- also using LinkedIn to get an idea of who complishment of graduating. One partic- the recruiters are. This makes them less ularly nerve-inducing aspect is that of the intimidating and gives yet another oppor- dreaded interview. tunity to impress a potential employer, Soon-to-be graduates need not fear rather than just making small talk. though because nailing their forthcoming Getting an idea of the appropriate at- job interviews and getting off on the right tire is another important part of prepara- foot in their professional careers is well tion, Neal said. Depending on the com- within their reach. pany and industry, some employers may First, it is extremely important to relax. expect a full suit while others may be Although hackneyed advice, a 2016 study more laid back. However, it is usually conducted by the Idiap Research Insti- better to err on the side of caution and AMANDA TRAN / DAILY TITAN tute found that job applicants who were dress well for interviews. visibly stressed during interviews were “Even if they’re a casual company, as viewed as less hirable. the person trying to get a job you always Admittedly, this knowledge may add want to step up your game a little bit even more stress for some, but staying more,” Neal said. poised and confident is key, especially Many employers will try to throw the at the beginning of the process. Another interviewee off their rhythm by asking study done in 2014 from the University of intentionally difficult questions, but in Glasgow asserts that accurate judgements these situations, confidence will usual- about one’s personality can be made from ly be more important to the interviewer a first impression, so it’s very important than correctness. to make the most of that first moment. “You’re just there to demonstrate how CONGRATULATIONS Slow, deep breathing along with well you respond under pressure and stretching are effective ways to reduce stress more than anything,” Neal said. stress, according to Harvard Medical A common question across all job in- School. terviews that tends to cause uncertain- NSMers Another more subtle way to display ty is “What is your greatest weakness?” confidence to an employer is through Picking a glaring weakness is sure to We love you and nonverbal posturing. Amy Cuddy, a so- cause concern from the company, even if cial psychologist, is a strong believer in the interviewee is being honest. Instead, wish you well out the importance of body language. Her it’s better to pick a more moderate weak- recommendations include sitting upright, ness that either has a positive spin to it or there in the big making eye contact and relaxing one’s a practical solution to improve it. arms in their lap or on the arms of the Once the interview has finally con- wide beautiful world. chair. cluded, it’s crucial to immediately follow Cuddy also advises not to fidget and up with an email or handwritten letter touch one’s hair or face as it can convey thanking the recruiter and anyone else nervousness or distraction. It’s also im- who was there during the interview. This portant to keep everything in reasonable may seem like going above and beyond, moderation, not going overboard with but it is a simple and effective way of re- any one technique. stating one’s eagerness and may just be While it was previously mentioned that the final touch to seal the deal.

PAGE 6 GRAD GUIDE MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Five websites to aid your job search Indeed and CareerBuilder are some of the top databases for employers to post available positions. Resources like LinkedIn provide people a place to make connections.

LAUREN JENNINGS Staff Writer

Congratulations, you’ve just graduated. The only problem is you don’t have a job. However, with the internet being so widely accessible, job search- ing has never been so easy. There are a handful of websites that can help current students, and soon-to-be and recent graduates find their dream jobs. LinkedIn The most important website for networking. With over 500 mil- lion users as of January 2018 according to Omnicore, the site eas- ily allows people to network with professionals, colleagues and classmates. LinkedIn also serves as a platform for companies to post job positions and allows users to apply directly from the app (so convenient). Users can follow whatever companies they want and the compa- ny’s updates will show up on the user’s homepage. That way, if you get an interview, you can flaunt that knowledge to really show the company you’re interested in the job. Indeed This site allows companies to post jobs on the site for free, mak- START GROWING. ing it one of the largest job searching sites in the world. According START REACHING HIGHER. to the website, 9.8 jobs are posted per second annually, making it START SHAPING YOUR FUTURE. easy for users to find new jobs every day, so be sure to check back START PUSHING YOUR LIMITS. often. Indeed posts company reviews so users can easily decide if they START MOTIVATING OTHERS. want to apply to a company based on others’ experiences. START LEADING. The site allows users to search for jobs based on salary, location START STRONG. and experience level. CareerBuilder Here’s website that actively updates job postings every day, with Contact our Enrollment Advisor at 657-278-3527/3857 or three million new jobs posted monthly, according to the site. [email protected]. For more information, you can also visit CareerBuilder allows users to browse for jobs based on category, goarmy.com/rotc/kj72. location, job title or by company, much like Indeed. However, Ca- reerBuilder also lets users upload a resume so companies that are relevant can look at it without an application. The website even has a section that lets users know which careers are on the rise based on social trends and data, which can be useful to know before accepting a job offer or applying in general. Glassdoor This website is mainly used to compile company reviews to help ©2015. Paid for by the United States Army. All rights reserved. job searchers find the right fit for them.

SEE NETWORK 10 GRAD GUIDE PAGE 7 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 CSUF softball’s seniors paved the way for success The Titans’ third straight Big rattled off six straight wins, which Clemetson said a few of her team- West title was brought forth Ford attributed to the experience mates had started to get emotion- of the seniors. al when discussing the end of by a cultural change. “They said ‘Hey, we’ll show their college careers. you how to get this done in con- Vandiver, on the other hand, JARED EPREM ference and they threw us on their said she consciously tried to sup- Sports Editor backs and carried us,” Ford said. press her emotions until their The following series was not as senior day. However, what she Senior day is typically met with easy as CSUF hosted Long Beach started thinking about were the a mix of joyful and saddening State, which was ranked 18th na- lessons she learned on the field emotions for most athletes. How- tionally at the time and tied for that she will apply in her life af- ever, the graduating members of first place in the conference. ter softball. Cal State Fullerton softball will After losing 11-2 in the first “I complained a lot when I was look back upon their final day of game of the series, the Titans younger, like my freshman and Big West conference play fondly squeezed out two one-run vic- sophomore days. I feel like, in the as the Titans secured their third tories over the 49ers, which ulti- real world, nobody is going to put consecutive Big West conference mately decided who would take up with my complaining, so I’ve championship. first place. realized that. Obviously, there are Fullerton overcame many ob- Catcher Julia Valenzuela, who GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN going to be times where I com- stacles during its quest to the hit a walk-off double to deliver Sammie Vandiver is one of two four-year starters on the CSUF softball team. plain, but I’ve tried not to whine three-peat, including multiple the final win of the series, said and b---- about s--- that’s going losing streaks and off-field issues the experience and leadership of and after practice. We just tried to make on,” Vandiver said. that complicated matters for two the seniors helps the team keep Following a series sweep on the “an environment where As the end of their collegiate of its three main pitchers. its head on straight. road against Hawaii, the Titans “ careers come to an end, the se- This season, the Titans hold “The calmness that they bring were given a day off after taking a it’s clear that there’s niors are in lockstep with the leg- their worst overall record of the is really helpful for our team be- red-eye flight to return to campus. more to life than what acy they want to leave for their last three seasons, but their best cause sometimes we’ll get too During an interview with Ybar- goes on with softball. younger teammates. conference record over that same hyped up and overthink mo- ra the next day, she said she used “(We want them to remember stretch. ments. They help us bring it back the day off, but teammate and se- BROOKE CLEMETSON that) we gave the game every- “For me personally, (winning down to simplify the game and nior Brooke Clemetson interrupt- Titans right fielder thing we had and we played this our third straight Big West con- keep things as it is,” Valenzuela ed to share an anecdote about her last season to the best of our abil- ference championship) is just a said. teammate’s nonstop work ethic. take the fun out of the sport. ities, had no regrets and left it all tribute to the seniors and the cul- Pitcher Sophie Frost and “We got back from Hawaii at Because they understand that out on the field. It’s cliche but it’s ture of excellence that they have Valenzuela said they both be- 6:30 in the morning and she went every group has its own person- the truth,” Clemetson said. created,” Titans head coach Kelly lieve shortstop Shianne Brannan to hit immediately. So, no, there ality, Clemetson and left fielder Brannan shared a similar sen- Ford said. exhibits that calmness the best. isn’t a day she takes off,” Clemet- Sammie Vandiver said they don’t timent when giving advice to the Ford constructed one of the Brannan said she feels its her job son said. believe the prior classes led the underclassmen. most difficult preseason sched- as a four-year starter to lead by Even with countless hours of wrong way. However, they knew “Play every game like it’s your ules for CSUF, including games example. practice, fun remains the over- going into the season that this se- last. Whether it’s your freshman against USA Today’s No. 3 Okla- “I know a lot of girls look to whelming theme of the 2018 nior class was more relaxed than or senior year, you never know homa, No. 4 Florida, No. 6 Ari- me because I’m so calm out there team. CSUF’s hard work during those that came before. when it’s going to end. Go out zona State, No. 19 Kentucky and ... They can start thinking ‘Oh practice is evident through its “This team in general, we ob- there every day working hard, No. 24 UC Berkeley. She believed my gosh, we’re in first. We’re go- success, but the different ways viously do better when we’re whether its practice or game time. the early-season rigor would pre- ing to go (to the postseason)’ but the Titans keep spirits light often dancing and having a good time, Instill that good work ethic in pare the Titans for the difficulty we’re not there yet. We have to goes unnoticed. so I think we just tried to make you, put your head down and go of conference and help capture stick to that mindset one day at a Brannan said that before ev- that environment where it’s clear to work,” Brannan said. their third consecutive Big West time until we’re there,” Brannan ery home game or road trip, Ford that there’s more to life than what Although their time as Ti- title. said following the Long Beach carves out an hour of time “to goes on with softball,” Clemetson tans will come to an end follow- Heading into conference play, series in April. chill and de-stress.” said. ing the postseason, the legacy of Fullerton had lost nine of its last Leading by example is com- Ybarra said this senior class After Fullerton’s seniors were the 2018 senior class will live on 13 games, including two blown mon among the seniors. Third made “dancing before games” honored with flowers during Cal through the three consecutive leads in their final losses against baseman Bryanna Ybarra sets and “turning up in the locker Poly San Luis Obispo’s senior Big West conference champi- Loyola Marymount. Once they the tone for her teammates by room” a priority because past se- day, they quickly realized how onships they contributed to as a entered the Big West, the Titans putting in work before, during nior classes had the tendency to close the end of the season was. part of CSUF softball. PAGE 8 GRAD GUIDE MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 ALUMNI PROFILES Taejun Lee’s disability fuels his multiple passions The CSUF alumnus helps Pilipino American Student As- others through therapy sociation, Association of Chinese Students and the Peer Health while competing in races. University Network. Lee was one of the founding members of LAUREN DIAZ Alpha Phi Omega, a coed com- Asst. Opinion Editor munity service fraternity on campus. It’s been seven years since Tae- Lee’s accident pushed him into jun “TJ” Lee lived the college life his career today, because of his at Cal State Fullerton. Since then, ability to relate to his therapy pa- he’s snagged a career as an assis- tients with his own experience. tant occupational therapist and is “It was like double-dipping, I inspiring friends to join athletic could find out more about myself competitions with him, despite and, at the same time, achieve his own physical limitations. something,” Lee said. In September of 2003, when His experiences allowed Lee was 18 years old and a recent him to see his therapy sessions high school graduate, he and two from the other side of the spec- other friends were in a major car trum. He reassures his clients he accident on the way back from a doesn’t have them do anything he COURTESY OF TAEJUN LEE San Francisco road trip. wouldn’t do himself. Taejun Lee participating in the Red Bull 400 in Park City, Utah in September.

On an empty road in Bakers- “A lot of therapy is very per- field, Lee said his friend fell sonal because I do it too. Every through obstacles and sharing I’m always the to be sure he knows where he asleep at the wheel and was day is therapy,” Lee said. burpees for penalties, the group “underdog when“ I do stands in life in terms of his knocked unconscious after his Looking for work right out of crossed the finish line in close to things because you don’t physical abilities,” said Aris car rolled around 10 times into college was tough for Lee – he five hours. expect it. Paracuelles, one of Lee’s friends a ditch on the side of the road. figured people in the therapy “He doesn’t have a strong grip from college. He was immediately concerned field would be more accepting of and he has limited mobility of TAEJUN “TJ” LEE Lee said he has completed about his friends but then real- people with disabilities, but that his legs so I never knew he would Cal State Fullerton alumnus three Spartan Races, the Red ized he couldn’t move himself. wasn’t his experience. do it himself, but I think his own Bull 400, two adaptive bike rides The accident left Lee with a “People said, ‘Oh, you don’t determination is what got him race, according to the Red Bull (a 38-mile ride and 22-mile ride) spinal cord injury at the C4-C5 have any experience,’ but I never to do it,” said Christian Almon- 400 website. The hill used for the and more than a handful of 5K cervical level. Doctors told Lee emphasized that ‘Being disabled te, who completed the Spartan race is normally used as an air races. he had a 10 percent chance to is more experience than you guys Sprint with Lee and has known jump for skiers in the Olympics. He walks with a limp and uses walk again. He was paralyzed will ever have.’ I’ve been dis- him for eight years. “It’s a lot, physically and men- crutches but feels stronger both from the neck down for almost a abled since 2003 and that’s all The euphoric runners high tally, to push yourself to that mentally and physically. Lee year, but has been able to slow- experience in occupational and of crossing the finish line that point every time. I like it be- plans to continue competing in ly recover and gain mobility with physical therapy,” Lee said. day started Lee’s obsession with cause it makes me feel alive and events later this year but wants the help of therapy. In 2015, Lee was convinced races. it’s fun,” Lee said. “Everything I to find balance between doing Lee was a CSUF transfer stu- by a friend to participate in the “It was a really empowering trained for wasn’t how it actually competitions and focusing on his dent and earned his bachelor’s Spartan Sprint, a three-mile day. It was a hot day, the condi- went. Everything was harder and profession. degree in health science with an course with 20 to 30 obstacles, tions were rough, there was dust, longer but I was still able to adapt “Is it amazing because I have emphasis on health education according to its website. but he was smiling through- and practice what I preach.” a disability or is it amazing be- in 2011. Now, the 33-year-old “I thought, ‘Why would a dis- out the whole course,” Almonte Earlier this year, Lee also com- cause you would never do it in does children’s therapy and trav- abled person do that kind of said. pleted his first adaptive triathlon, the first place?” Lee said. “I’m el therapy at rehab and nursing stuff? That’s not me,’” Lee said. Last September, Lee traveled which was a five-kilometer walk, always the underdog when I do facilities. Lee gave himself three and a to Park City, Utah for the Red 11-mile bike ride and 150-meter things because you don’t expect He was also very active on half months to train, and with the Bull 400, which is considered swim. it, but that’s when I find out I have campus as a member of the help of his friends carrying him the world’s toughest 400-meter “It’s cool because he wants more power than I thought.” This Summer OCC has the classes you want See You at the COAST! Save Time, Save Money This Summer OCC has the classes you want! See You at COAST! Save Time, Save Money!

OCC Course Transfers to CSUF as: ANTH A100 Cultural Anthropology ANTH 102 Intro to Cultural Anthro BIOL A100 Principles of Biology BIOL 101 & 101L Elements of Biology BIOL A221 Anatomy-Physiology BIOL/KNES 210 Human Ant & Physio CMST A110 Public Speaking HCOM 102 Public Speaking CMST A220 Essentials of Argumentation HCOM 235 Essentials of Argumentation ECON A170 Microeconomics* ECON 201 Principles Microeconomics ECON A175 Macroeconomics* ECON 202 Principles Macroeconomics GEOG A180 Physical Geography GEOG 110 Intro to the Natural Environment GEOL A105 General Geology GEOL 101 Physical Geology HIST A170 History of US to 1876 HIST 170A United States to 1877 MUS A115 Fundamentals of Music MUS 101 Mus Theory for Non-Mu Maj HMDV A180 Child Growth & Dvpt. CAS 101 Intro Child & Adolescent Dvpt. PSYC A100 Introduction to Psycholoogy PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology PHIL A120 Ethics PHIL 120 Intro to Ethics SOC A100 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology SPAN A180-A285 Elem. Span 1- Interm Span 2* SPAN 101-204 Fund. Spanish A- Interm Spanish B ITAL A185 Elem. Ital 2 * ITAL 102 Fund. Italian- B JAP A180-A285 Elem. Jap 1- Interm Jan 2* JAP 101-204 Fund. Jap A- Interm. Jap B FREN A180-A285 Elem Fren1- Interm Fren 2* FREN 101-204 Fund. French A- Interm French B

*Prerequisites Students currently enrolled at a four year institution, who plan to enroll in a summer course at OCC MUST receive permisssion from their four year institution counselor/advisor. The four year institution counselor/advisor will deteremine how the couse will be applied to student degree. Summer Session begins June 11th Take transferable courses this summer in 4-8 weeks at Orange Coast College Only $46 per unit! Apply now at www.orangecoastcollege.edu PAGE 10 GRAD GUIDE May 14-17 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018

ANITA HUOR / DAILY TITAN Network: Glassdoor gives inside look at companies CONTINUED FROM 6 & console. Users can also sort by season and loca- Glassdoor also includes CEO approval tion, including completely virtual intern- ratings, salary reports, interview reviews, ships (work from home). questions and office photos. The interview Intern Queen also has a feature for ap- reviews can help users prepare for possible plicants who don’t hear back about an in- interview questions the company could ask, ternship after two weeks; users can email CSUF as well as letting interviewees know how to Intern Queen and the site will contact the dress for a specific interview. company for an update about the position. 15% The site has over 40 million reviews and This could be a helpful way to show the Clothing provides insight for over 770,000 compa- company that the applicant is serious about nies, according to the website. working there, plus it’s nice to know when Glassdoor also has a section on its site a position has been filled so the applicant called “Know your worth,” which helps doesn’t keep their hopes up. & Gifts users determine whether or not they are Most of the websites listed have sugges- OFF getting paid enough, and how much they tions on their sites, which makes them even should be asking for when applying for new more invaluable to users. Some of the ad- jobs. vice includes how to land a job or intern- ship, getting companies to notice appli- Not valid with any other offer or discount. Intern Queen cants and what to wear or bring to the first Excludes diploma frames, announcements, This website is specifically dedicated to interview. regalia, clearance, and red tag merchandise. finding internships. Users can search by in- There are other websites out there, but While supplies last. www.titanshops.com dustry and find 33 industry options rang- these are some basic ones to get job search- ing from journalism to finance to gaming ers started on that grind. GRAD GUIDE PAGE 11 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 ALUMNI PROFILES Juan Pablo Bugarin’s animation aspirations come alive The illustrator followed his forced me to talk to big groups passion and landed a job at and get out of my shell as much as possible,” Bugarin said. DreamWorks Animation. Shortly after transferring to CSUF, Bugarin contacted the TATIANA DIAZ Daily Titan about working as an Asst. Layout Editor illustrator. For three semesters, he illustrated alongside editors as a Many students can think back freelancer developing artwork to to their childhood and recall complement writer’s stories. how they answered the question Along with working for of what they wanted to be when CSUF’s newspaper, he became they grew up. Memories of wish- vice chair for the Arts Inter-Club ful firefighters, singers and presi- Council and the representative for dents may come to mind, but not the Pencil Mileage Club, a group everybody can stay true to their of illustrators and animators at response. CSUF. He was also the events co- Cal State Fullerton alumnus ordinator for the Student Leader- Juan Pablo Bugarin started draw- ship Institute and an orientation ing at four years old and eventu- leader for new students. ally learned that he could turn it Through his extracurricular ac- into a career as an animator. tivities, he gained the confidence “In high school and college I that would help him land an in- was positive I wasn’t going to get ternship and later launch his pro- a job in animation, but I’m going COURTESY OF JUAN BUGARIN fessional career, but his journey to go for it anyways, so I thought to attain a starting position as an

the fact that I got an internship It was my first animator wasn’t as direct.

could change everything,” Bug- “time driving onto As his resume grew, so did his arin said. “ eagerness to land an internship His mother, Josefina Cid, re- (DreamWorks’) lot, and I and make connections in the an- members him sitting close to the was fanboying and trying imation industry. television at a young age drawing to stay calm. From the start of his junior the cartoons he was watching. year, Bugarin made it a priority Bugarin’s childhood aspirations JUAN BUGARIN to apply to at least 10 internships have begun to manifest, as he has Asset coordinator at each semester. Application after worked at DreamWorks Anima- DreamWorks Animation application went by with no luck, tion for a little over three years, worsening Bugarin’s uncertainty but his road to working in anima- development artist. of his future. tion has not always been steady. At age 22, he enrolled at Mt. When senior year approached, Bugarin said he drifted away San Antonio College with the in- the rejections pushed him to start from illustrating after graduat- tention of transferring to CSUF thinking of pursuing a plan B, ing high school. For five years, to pursue a bachelor’s degree in which was to get his master’s de- he found himself pursuing a dif- animation. gree in art history and become a ferent form of artistic expression: His sister, Karina Laibach, said COURTESY OF JUAN BUGARIN teacher. However, Bugarin’s pa- playing guitar for an indie rock his motivation to land a job at moment when he decided to go see see him do things like stay af- tience paid off at the end of his band. DreamWorks Animation is what back to school to pursue what we ter class to talk to professors. senior year when he received a After a long hiatus from draw- drove him to achieve his goals. always thought was his main pas- “I came in super, super shy, and call from DreamWorks Anima- ing, Bugarin decided it was “I knew since we were young sion,” Laibach said. I needed to get out of that before tion to set up an interview. time to go back to chasing his that animation was his big- She said Bugarin was always a I graduated or applied to intern- dreams of becoming a visual gest passion, so it was a proud shy person, so she was shocked to ships. I just tried to do things that SEE SKETCH 19 COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY, MAY 18 THROUGH SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018

DEGREE LISTINGS AND CEREMONY LOCATIONS (See corresponding orange dots on reverse side for locations.) 2 Accounting/Accountancy 2 Electrical Engineering 2 MBA (Business Administration Master’s) 4 African American Studies 3 Elementary and Bilingual Education 2 Mechanical Engineering 5 American Studies 3 Elementary Curriculum and Instruction 6 Music 5 Anthropology 3 English 6 Nursing 4 Asian American Studies 2 Entertainment and Hospitality Management 2 Operations and Supply Chain Management 2 Athletic Training 2 Entrepreneurship 4 Philosophy 6 Biochemistry 2 Environmental Engineering 6 Physics 6 Biological Science 4 Environmental Studies 1 Political Science 6 Biotechnology 6 European Studies 2 Professional Business 2 Business Analytics 2 Finance 1 Psychology 2 Business Economics 4 French 1 Public Administration 6 Chemistry 4 Geography 2 Public Health 4 Chicana and Chicano Studies 6 Geological Sciences 3 Reading Education 1 Child and Adolescent Development 2 Health Science 5 Religious Studies 3 Cinema and Television Arts 3 Higher Education 2 Risk Management & Insurance 2 Civil Engineering 6 History 4 Science Education 3 Communication Studies 1 Human Services 3 Screenwriting 2 Communications 2 Information Systems and Decision Science 3 Secondary Education 3 Communicative Disorders 2 Information Technology 4 Social Work 3 Comparative Literature 3 Instructional Design and Technology 6 Sociology 2 Computer Engineering 2 International Business 2 Software Engineering 2 Computer Science 4 Japanese 4 Spanish 5 Counseling 2 Kinesiology 3 Special Education 1 Criminal Justice 4 Latin American Studies 2 Taxation 6 Dance 2 Legal Studies 4 TESOL 6 Earth Science 3 Liberal Studies 6 Theatre 2 Economics 3 Linguistics 6 Visual Art 3 Educational Administration 2 Management 4 Women and Gender Studies 3 Educational Leadership 2 Marketing 3 Educational Technology 6 Mathematics CEREMONY SITES ASSOCIATED YORBA LINDA BLD N Titan Stadium EAST CAMPUS DRIE 1 A G Graduate line up: Road South of Titan Stadium PARKING PARKING E

2 Intramural Field ? Graduate line up: Titan Track ? S

Titan Gymnasium FULLERTON ARBORETUM 3 Graduate line up: South Entrance of the Titan Gymnasium TS 1 4 Titan Student Union, Portola Pavilion Graduate line up: West Side of Titan Student Union CC ? Clayes Performing Arts Center, Meng Concert Hall 5 ? Graduate line up: Waterfall West of Clayes Performing Arts Center A SOUTH TT PARKING + 6 Engineering and Computer Science Lawn Graduate line up: Engineering and Computer Science Courtyard SPORTS DRIE

? D 2 PARKING ?

GYMNASIUM DRIE EST CAMPUS DRIE SH RGC + TG STATE 3 UP COLLEGE SRC PARKING STRUCTURE ? SHCC KHS ? 6 ECS GH ? CAMPUS MAP LEGEND ? E STUDENT PARKING ? 4 B UNION TSU L ? B Bookstore/Titan Shops AY s ? DOROTHY I CC Children’s Center LANE s PARKING PL CPAC Clayes Performing Arts Center 5 ? ECS Engineering & Computer CPAC UAD H F FREEAY Science COLLEGE BLD STATE PARKING ? EASTSIDE GH Golleher Alumni House PARKING ARTS DRIE STRUCTURE H Humanities – Social Sciences

KHS Kinesiology & Health Science NUTOOD PARKING STRUCTURE PL Pollak Library ? RGC Ruby Gerontology Center C PARKING

SOUTH CAMPUS DRIE FOLINO DRIE SH Student Housing CBE NUTOOD AE

SHCC Student Health & Counseling

Center TITAN

SRC Student Recreation Center ? Information COLLEGE PARK TG Titan Gymnasium Wheelchair (check out/return) PARKING TS Titan Stadium + First Aid Food/Beverage Restrooms are available on the first floor of all buildings TSU Titan Student Union L Lost and Found except for the Student Health and Counseling Center TT Titan Track Gift/Programs and Kinesiology and Health Science. UP University Police Cooling Center GRADGRAMS 2018

Christopher Shane Julia Rangel College of Humanities and College of Health Social Sciences and Human Development

To my amazing fiancé, Christopher. Julia, we are so proud of you! You are You’ve worked so hard & I am SO very working towards your goals in life and proud you. I love you, babe. Congrats! I know you will keep climbing that mountain. We Love you!

- Sarahzin From: Dad & Nicole

Danielle Nicole Kelsi Brink Bruncati College of Communications College of Communications and Congratulations Kelsi on graduating and College of Humanities and Social Sciences obtaining your college degree! You have accomplished so much, we couldn't be more Congrats! Never Grow Up, May The Force Be proud of all of your hard work! We cannot wait With You, Ohana, Are You Hungry? Pa Lante to see what comes next, and are excited to see Pa Lante! Winnie! you achieve your dreams. Love, We love you, The Gang Dad and Mom xoxox

All University Grads! Danielle M. Garcia College of Communications College of Education

Dear Graduates, Keep doing all things through Christ Wishing you success in your career; find your passion and who keeps giving you strength! We settle for nothing less. It's been my pleasure being part of love you and are so proud of you! your journey. Congratulations! Congratulations, Dani!

S. Irene Matz, Ph.D. Associate Professor College of Communications Love always, Dad, Mom and Samantha Anthony E. Salazar Anthony Salazar College of Natural Sciences College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics & Mathematics

I couldn't be any prouder of you than I Congratulations Ampo!! We are SO very am to share this very special moment in proud of you! YOU are our hero and we your life! CONGRATULATIONS! love you very much!

Love you, Love, Mom Jenny & Garrett

Lindsey Gorman Areli De La Torre College of Humanities and College of the Arts Social Sciences Areli, Congratulations, we are so proud of you! Congratulations on your Criminal Justice degree! We are all so proud of you and We wish you the best on your future goals. excited for the next chapter of your life. God Bless you! We know you will do great things. Love, Love, Mom, Dad, Kelly, John, Jessica, Heidi and Hunter Your Family

Gabriel A. Galarza Megan Maxey College of Humanities and College of Communications Social Sciences Megan, We are beyond proud of you! After Years of Hard Work You've Finally You are living your dreams! Hard work Done It. You're a College Graduate! pays off! You are a shining star in our Son, We Are VERY Proud of You! lives, always. God Bless You... Love, Love you, Mom & Dad Mom and Dad!

Marissa Padilla Raymond Pelayo College of Health College of Communications and Human Development "Set out each day believing in your dreams. Know We are very proud of your accomplishments, you are an inspiration to us all. We love you without a doubt that you were made for great things." and wish you all the happiness you deserve on Congratulations, we are so proud of you! your life journey. Congratulations, MAMA! Love, Love, Dad, Mom, Jonathon, Andrue & Baby Vincent Mom, Alex, Angel, Anthony Kathryn M. Donovan College of Communications

Congratulations sweetheart!! We are so proud of you and share in your joy as you reach these milestones in your life. Paint your canvas boldly with the many beautiful and vibrant colors that abide in you. Enjoy the journey and know that you are loved to “infinity and beyond!”

Forever and ever, Mom & Dad XOXOXO

And how do you know when “you’re doing something right? How do you know that? It feels so. What I know now is that feelings are really your GPS system for life. When you’re supposed to do something or not supposed to do something, your emotional guidance system lets you know. The trick is to learn to check your ego at the door and start checking your gut instead.

Oprah Winfrey to Stanford University in 2008 ” Liz Sanchez Dania Salgado College of Humanities College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Social Sciences

My homie Liz, My Dearest Dania, Thank you for being such a rad human being. You have been a leader, role model, and I feel so blessed to have met you. You will forever strong voice on campus. You have left a legacy have a special place in my heart. Congratulations behind. Congratulations on this on all your achievements. OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT! You did it friend! Your friend and mentee, Your friend and mentee, Maria Linares Maria Linares

Robert Miller Alyssa Verano College of Business and Economics College of Communications

We love you so much and could not Beyond proud of your accomplishment. be prouder of the person you have We love you! Congrats Alyssa. become and the Stellar Accomplishments you have made! Love, Your Family Your Parents

Vanna Mojica College of Communications Congrats, you did it! We're so proud of you, your hard work & perseverance. We are very excited to celebrate this milestone with you. We’re looking forward to your next adventure and future achivements.

Love, All your fans! Elizabeth Muratalla Destiny Martinez College of Communications College of Humanities and Social Sciences ¡Flaca, lo hiciste! ¡Estoy muy orgullosa de ti! Always follow your dreams. The You’re amazing baby! I’m so proud best is yet to come. of you! I love you! Love, Mom Nathan

LaTianna Wallace Samantha Worley College of Communications College of Humanities and Social Sciences

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny We are so proud that you are reaching matters compared to what lies within us. So take your goals. You are destined for pride in how far you’ve come, and have faith in how greatness! Congratulations! far you can go. I am beyond proud of all that you have accomplished, and look forward to seeing you succeed in your future endeavors. Congratulations sweetheart, I love you! Love, Love, Mom, Dad & Nellie Mom

Julia Reese Tims Janelle Melissa Armijo College of Humanities College of Humanities and Social Sciences and Social Sciences

So proud of you Julia, you're going to Congratulations on your OUTSTANDING make an awesome teacher! Achievement! Enjoy It! Your perseverance is an inspiration. Your family is so proud of you!

Love Mom, Dad, Jared, Jill & Justin

Hannah Miller Kyle Bender Amy Wells College of Communications College of Communications Kyle, thank you for proving you were so much more than a copy editor who wrote Congrats! We're going to miss the both of video game columns. You were the you a ton. Come visit us! EBGs forever lifelong leader and discount Iron Fist the (and EBBs too, I guess). *YEeeEeaaughh* Daily Titan needed.

With love, kisses! Tracy, Kristina, & Brandon GRAD GUIDE PAGE 19 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Sketch: Bugarin’s tenacity made his dream work CONTINUED FROM 11 He pushed back a class in order to his research. Just knowing all the remain a student and to continue details really makes you think “It was my first time driving growing his relationships within this guy really wants the posi- onto (DreamWorks’) lot, and I the company. tion. He’s fully engaged,” Valen- was fanboying and trying to stay He contacted the internship cia said. calm,” Bugarin said. coordinator at DreamWorks An- Since landing the first job, Bug- Shortly after the interview, imation and was interviewed to arin has moved up in the compa- Bugarin got the call he was wait- intern alongside the television ny from a technical position to an ing for with an offer to become studio The Hub, a department of asset coordinator, but he doesn’t part of the production team for a technical artists. want to stop here. movie called “B.O.O.” Unfortu- His persistence paid off and he Bugarin hopes to move into a nately, the opportunity took a dis- was offered a job as a technical position as a designer within the tressing turn when news came of director with DreamWorks An- next year and learn as much as the project’s cancellation. imation television while he was possible from other designers and Although the supervisor did still a student. art directors. not guarantee him a new position, Bugarin said he would drive “My way of getting an intern- Bugarin was offered an internship from Covina to Fullerton in the ship was, ‘I’m going to do a ton with the developers of “Kung Fu morning, go to class, then drive to COURTESY OF JUAN BUGARIN of extracurricular activities and Panda 3” the very next day. Glendale and stay late at Dream- Jeffrey Valencia, who illustrates position he was going to get. show initiative and that I’m hard After the initial internship was Works to make up for the hours for the Daily Wire, said it helped “When he went into Dream- working,’” Bugarin said. “Try to over, Bugarin looked for other missed in class. that Bugarin was very passion- Works, he already loved the com- do as much as you can but keep ways to stay with the company. Fellow animator and friend ate about executing whatever job pany to begin with. He really did things that make you excited.” SUMMERSUMMER SESSIONSESSION 20182018 California State University, Fullerton Experience Summer Session at CSUF Claim your seat now by enrolling through Titan Online. Check out the listing of available General Education (G.E) courses below. View the full summer class schedule at fullerton.edu/schedule

AFAM 311 (D.5) ASAM 325 (C.3) ECON 202 (D.5) HIST 180 (D.3) POSC 352 (D.5) AFAM 356 (C.3) BIOL 101 (B.2) ECON 332 (D.5) HONR 302T (C.3) PSYC 101 (D.1) AMST 101 (D.1) BIOL 310 (B.5) ECON 333 (D.5) HONR 304T (E) PSYC 110 (A.3) AMST 201 (D.3) CAS 312 (E) EDSC 320 (E) HUSR 350 (E) PSYC 311 (D.5) AMST 301 (D.5) CAS 315 (E) ENGL 306 (C.3) HUSR 380 (D.5) PSYC 312 (E) AMST 395 (D.5) CAS 330 (E) FIN 310 (E) KNES 353 (E) PSYC 331 (D.5) ANTH 100 (C.2) CAS 340 (E) GEOG 110 (B.5) KNES 381 (D.5) PSYC 341 (D.5) ANTH 101 (B.2) CHEM 100 (B.1) GEOG 120 (B.5) LBST 100 (C.2) PSYC 351 (D.5) ANTH 102 (D.1) CHEM 100L (B.3) GEOG 328 (B.5) MATH 115 (B.4) PSYC 361 (E) ANTH 103 (D.1) CHEM 120A (B.1) GEOG 330 (D.5) MATH 135 (B.4) PSYC 362 (E) ANTH 300 (D.5) CHIC 106 (D.5) GEOG 340 (D.5) MATH 150A (B.4) RLST 110 (C.2) SOCI 325 (E) ANTH 304 (C.3) CHIC 305 (D.5) GEOG 345 (D.5) MATH 338 (B.5) SOCI 341 (E) ANTH 305 (C.3) CHIC 313 (D.5) GEOG 371 (D.5) MUS 101 (C.1) SOCI 351 (D.5) ANTH 306 (C.3) CHIC 337 (C.3) GEOG 372 (E) MUS 307 (C.3) SOCI 354 (D.5) ANTH 316 (E) COMM 300 (C.3) GEOL 101 (B.1) MUS 355 (C.3) SOCI 356 (D.5) ANTH 321 (D.5) COMM 425 (D.5) GEOL 101L (B.3) PHIL 312 (C.3) SOCI 357 (D.5) ANTH 340 (D.5) COUN 350 (E) GEOL 310T (B.5) PHIL 320 (C.3) SOCI 371 (D.5) ANTH 342 (E) COUN 380 (D.5) HCOM 305 (E) PHYS 211L (B.3) SPAN 101 (C.2) ANTH 344 (B.5) CPLT 325 (C.3) HCOM 320 (D.5) PHYS 212 (B.5) SPAN 214 (C.2) ART 101 (C.1) CPSC 313 (B.5) HESC 101 (E) PHYS 212L (B.3) SPAN 315 (C.3) ART 104 (C.1) CRJU 300 (D.5) HESC 342 (E) PHYS 225 (B.1) SPAN 316 (C.3) ART 106A (C.1) CRJU 320 (D.5) HESC 349 (B.5) PHYS 225L (B.3) THTR 100 (C.1) ART 380 (C.3) CRJU 385 (D.5) HESC 350 (E) PHYS 226L (B.3) WGST 100 (C.2) ASAM 300 (D.5) CTVA 365 (D.5) HESC 353 (E) POSC 100 (D.4) WGST 205 (E) ASAM 308 (E) CTVA 374 (C.3) HIST 110A (C.4) POSC 300 (D.5) WGST 302 (D.5) ASAM 320 (C.3) ECON 201 (D.1) HIST 110B (D.2) POSC 320 (D.5) WGST 360 (D.5) Note: G.E categories displayed in parenthesis above. Class availability is subject to change.

Not a current CSUF student? Visit Open University at ou.fullerton.edu summer.fullerton.edu GRAD GUIDE PAGE 21 MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Column: Tips for making the most out of college life First-day jitters from wandering if they have experience in your chosen field. They around campus will fade after years of can offer plenty of insight and guidance, from find- being a Titan. ing the right graduate school to dealing with final exams. From my personal experience, professors are always more than willing to talk to students, even students from different majors.

3. Don’t stress yourself out too much over an exam. During my sophomore year, I was standing in line to buy scantrons at The Yum in the Titan Student Union. The cashier asked me how midterms were going. I’m sure my haggard appearance and lack PRISCILLA CARCIDO of energy answered her question, but I told her the Staff Writer three exams I had later were already kicking my butt. She smiled and told me not to worry too much. I can still remember my first day at Cal State Ful- She said her sister couldn’t even remember the tests lerton. First-day jitters were accompanied by the she took when she was an undergraduate student. stress of sitting in traffic for an hour and a half. I It’s important to do well in exams and classes, but wandered around campus in search of the Education don’t be so focused on passing that you lose your Classroom at 8 a.m., which quite frankly was a little sanity. Pass or fail, remind yourself it’s just one test overwhelming for this first-time freshman. or class in the greater scheme of your semester and But I found it. Eventually. life. It’s been almost four years since that first day and DALIA QUIROZ / DAILY TITAN now graduation is just around the corner. As a re- 4. It’s never too late to change your major. sult, I’ve been reminiscing about my time at CSUF It’s terrifying to realize the major and career path and realizing just how much I grew as a student and you’ve spent years imagining for yourself aren’t the as a person. right ones for you. It’s another level of anxiety when I could go on (and on) about tidbits of information it’s your final year of college. I knew someone who I’ve learned over the years spent in my classes, but it sat through classes the first week of his senior year seems kind of minute in the greater picture of being before realizing the major was not for him and so, a Titan. What I was taught in classrooms and books he changed it. seem to fall short of lessons I learned as an individu- I know there are some circumstances beyond al making mistakes and growing from them. While our control, but don’t limit yourself because you’re the history of youth rebellion in the 1960s is inter- scared of disappointing your parents or delaying esting, I thought I would offer some advice I wish graduation. A degree in four years is a wonderful someone had told me on that first day of school: accomplishment, but a degree in something you genuinely care about is the real goal. 1. Join a club. I know it’s cliché, but it’s true. Attending a com- 5. You’re not going to have it all figured out. muter school can sometimes feel like an isolating And that’s okay. Some people might have a plan experience. Many CSUF students drive to school, after graduation, but most people won’t. I know it attend class and go home. I was one of them for the seems like the years spent in college are where the first few years. I finally got around to taking part in big moves and defining moments in our lives are student life during my final year and regrettably re- meant to be made. However, I assure you, that is so alized this was something I should’ve done on day incredibly false. one. Joining a club will help you feel like you’re part It’s OK to feel a little lost and unsure of the fu- of a community and will enrich the time you spend ture or even present plans. Those first-day feel- on campus. ings of confusion and stress didn’t just come from not knowing where my first class was, but from the 2. Talk to your professors. pressure of thinking that the next four years of my Professors are hidden gems of knowledge and ad- life would irreversibly shape the following 50. vice on college campuses hidden in plain sight. Visit Work hard, don’t settle and most importantly, their office hours and get to know them — especially have fun. You’ll get where you’re meant to be. PAGE 22 GRAD GUIDE MAY 14, 2018 MAY 14, 2018 Column: Finding artistic outlets as a non-arts major Other colleges may not have many self-proclaimed largest weekly open mic options, but students can still find in the country — host to rising artists like Floetry, Ed Sheeran and JP Saxe — be- ways to be creative. came my weekly getaway from the stress of college life. YAA ASANTEWAA FARAJI A few months into my transition to Ful- Freelancer lerton, just as I began to build a life for my- self, I discovered smaller gems on campus dedicated to creatives. The Afro-Ethnic Here I was. Student Association’s annual Fusion Open Without a call Mic — a night given to students of color or a name allowing them to showcase their artistic or a place to call home; abilities, from song to spoken word, from and yet the home, stand-up to dance — became a pastime, when I looked up met with excitement and collaboration and saw the sun — from students both at CSUF and in the sur- the sky reflect betwixt the eye — rounding area. I became what I didn’t see. The College of the Arts didn’t provide I became the glory. much aside from a few elective courses, but I knew the CSUF community still had Transferring to Cal State Fullerton was a place for me to be creative. a shock. Here I was, a 21-year-old poet, It was in Fusion Open Mic; it was in freshly plucked from the East Coast, trying Advertising Club’s biweekly industry to find my footing as I navigate the waters meetings; it was at the One Club Creative of the California State University system. Bootcamp at the acclaimed 72andSunny Everything was different, from the polit- advertising agency; it was even on campus ical emphasis of work ethic to the constant with the newly founded Movement Dance. sunshine during winter months. I found Simultaneously as I had been grappling myself temporarily lost, trying to grapple for the means to express myself, students with the hustle and bustle of collegiate city on campus were creating these avenues be- life. cause they too, needed a place to call their I didn’t know much about being a Titan canvas, even if the canvas wasn’t given to then; I didn’t spend much time on campus them. because I felt I had no place there. GABE GANDARA / DAILY TITAN As I continued frequenting places like I needed to find an artistic outlet, and People who aren’t art majors can struggle for opportunities but the community can be welcoming. Da Poetry Lounge and the Ugly Mug, as fast, so I turned to the College of the Arts I got involved with AdClub and the One in what I hoped would be a welcome in- I felt even more lost. Here I was, in the middle of Orange Club, I realized I didn’t need to be provid- troduction to my life as a poet-artist. I had Here I was, alone in new terrain, with County, adjacent to one of the most artis- ed an artistic outlet in the traditional sense, ground my footing as a poet in the great- my wool coat from my East Coast snow tically expressive cities in the world. I had because I was surrounded by them, in dif- er Los Angeles area, booking speaking days still slung dormant in my trunk, as all the more resources and opportunities to ferent cities, in different ways. events at nearby universities for birthday one of less than 900 African-American find what I could become. I decided, then, When you live with art in your back- celebrations and wedding anniversaries, so students on campus. to venture from the confines of the blue yard, you learn to take advantage of all its surely the College of the Arts would be a Here I was, without a way to be myself. and orange, and find a home within L A in possibilities and opportunities. natural place for me to call home. It was as if I wasn’t welcome to connect. It some of its hidden gems of artistic expres- I’m still a little upset by the lack of ar- I was wrong. was true, Titans did reach higher, but was sion. I began to frequent small boutique tistic outlets sponsored by the College of Despite my knack for the arts, despite I a Titan? venues like The Ugly Mug, where writers Arts for all students on campus, but I know my years in choir and advanced jazz or my I lost myself further, swallowed by the near OC could convene every Wednesday these resources don’t define my art; I know skill for performance poetry, I was told that depths of misplacement, drowning more night to recite poetry, monologue, short es- I can create these resources for myself. the college had no place for me or any oth- and more, until I became tired of being says, novellas, excerpts of scripts or any- Whether through poetry, or advertising or er student without a major or minor in the lost. I realized that who I was couldn’t be thing scrawled in ink on a piece of paper or as a marketing intern at the African Amer- arts to perform onstage. Gone was the pos- confined to a university program or orga- computer screen. ican Resource Center — artistic expression sibility of becoming a thespian, gone was nization. I didn’t need to be surrounded by I no longer needed Fullerton to be my is a daily lived experience for me. the chance to incorporate my poetry into people who looked like me to know that I artistic home, I had found it. Be the opportunity you seek; chances song, gone was the ability to participate. belonged. Venues like Da Poetry Lounge, the are someone’s waiting for you to find it. NOW HIRING

CBP Los Angeles Field Office Opening May 1st

CBP OFFICERS STARTING PAY $37,000 - $56,000

Contact us at: [email protected]

www.cbp.gov/careers