Ask the Vikings Episode 1

One of the main things college should do is teach students about new and different cultures. Being surrounded by new people from different backgrounds is one way to become more cultured and learn about new ideas and ideologies. Del Mar College is offering an African-American history class for the first time in its history this spring. The class will document the struggles and history of African-Americans from early America in the 1500s through today. Take this African-American history class — not because you have to, but because learning about cultures outside of your own is important. Throughout your K-12 education,…

Beginning or returning to college can be a nerve-wracking experience. The idea is that college advisers are available to assist throughout the whole process and provide advice on which courses a student should and should not take. This idea can be misleading, especially when you get further into your degree plan and find yourself having to take different classes because the classes previously taken don’t fit into your major. When it comes to registering for courses, incorrect information is a significant challenge that discourages students about college. At the start of our academic careers, the advising meetings we attend may…