From the Coastline Blog:
Five Tips for Managing 8-Week Courses
By Saul Rubin
You’re busy. How do I know that? It’s not a difficult guess. Most of us are fairly busy nowadays; people to talk to, things to do, etc. Yes, the pandemic has slowed us all down, but in general, most people move at a breakneck pace. That means, even if you want to go back to school or continue in school, you may not have the time. Enter the 8-week course.
The 8-week course is the best way to get through a lot, in a little. You’re going through an entire course load in just two months. It sounds stressful, and indeed it can be, but it’s also a great way to learn if you’re in a hurry. And aren’t we all. But how to properly manage it? A course in 8-weeks is unfamiliar to many students unless they’ve taken summer school (in high school). It’s a new prospect to tailor learning strategies and try to fit them into a new time window. Besides, everyone prepares and studies differently, thus making the task of giving all-purpose advice a bit more difficult. That being said, there are a few tips for how to mentally approach your 8-week courses to take full advantage of the excellent learning opportunity they afford.
Break Out the Purple for Women!
But Why Purple?
The 2022 Women’s History theme, “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope,” is both a tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and frontline workers during this ongoing pandemic and also a recognition of the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.
To kick off Women's History Month we invite you to join the Coastline community on Tuesday, March 8th in wearing purple to celebrate! Break out your best purple during your Zoom classes and meetings or snap a quick #WomensHistoryMonth selfie and tag us on social media!
But what does wearing the color purple mean?
Purple combines the calm stability of blue and the fierce energy of red. The color purple is often associated with royalty, nobility, luxury, power, and ambition. Purple also represents meanings of wealth, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, pride, mystery, independence, and magic.
Upcoming Events:
Celebrating Women's History Month Nationwide
O Superwomen: Artist Talk with Rada Akbar and Laurie Anderson
Presented by the Smithsonian Institute
Tuesday, March 8th, 2:00pm - 3:00pm (PST)
Laurie Anderson will be joined by Afghan conceptual artist Rada Akbar on International Women’s Day to discuss their upcoming collaboration, “A Fashion Show for Spirits,” in addition to exploring issues of women and power, perception, and photography in Akbar’s ongoing project Abarzanan, which translates to “Superwomen” in Dari Persian, and Anderson’s Fully Automated Nikon (1973), currently on view in Laurie Anderson: The Weather at the Hirshhorn.
Online - Register via Zoom
I Am Not Invisible 3.0
Presented by the Library of Congress
Tuesday, March 8th, 3:00pm - 4:00pm (PST)
The Library of Congress Veterans History Project (VHP) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Center for Women Veterans invite the public to a virtual panel titled “I Am Not Invisible 3.0” through the VHP Facebook page. Marking International Women’s Day, the panel will explore the challenges they face, communities they represent and discuss how we can all be better advocates.
Online - via Facebook Livestream
Virtual Women Filmmakers Festival: Screening with Sasha Wortzel
Presented by the Smithsonian Institute
Wednesday, March 9th, 2:30pm (PST)
Join artist and filmmaker Sasha Wortzel for a virtual film screening and conversation about community and environmental stewardship. The live program includes Wortzel’s early film Paint It Again (2010), which chronicles the life and memories of two women who shared a home for forty years, and a preview of the artist’s current in-progress feature documentary, River of Grass. Inspired by Marjory Stoneman Douglas's 1947 book, The Everglades: River of Grass, this film ties Florida’s current vulnerability to climate change to ongoing legacies of settler colonialism and waves of displacement.
Online - Register via Eventbrite
Zoom Backgrounds:
Celebrating Women of Then and Now!
Show your support of female strength and perseverance all month long with Coastline Women's History Month Zoom backgrounds! Download yours today for your next online class or meeting!
New Student Design Contest:
#Investinourplanet This Earth Day
Show your love and support of planet Earth and design a T-Shirt to be sold in Coastline’s online student shop, The Pier!
At Coastline, we take pride in being located on the beautiful Southern California coast. Not only do we value and appreciate our rich, natural environment, but we also strive to nurture and protect it by investing time, education, and resources into our local ecosystems. The theme for 2022’s Earth Day is “Invest in Our Planet.” For our latest Student Design Contest, we’re challenging you to design a t-shirt for our Sustainability Collection on The Pier showcasing this theme!
The contest will run Sunday, February 27th - Sunday, March 27th (11:59pm). The top two submissions will be featured and sold in The Pier’s Sustainability Collection along with a small highlight of each student. If the design allows, it may even be featured on other types of merchandise such as tote bags, posters, mugs, and more!
The Prizes:
1ST Place - $100, your designed t-shirt, Coastline Swag Bag
2ND Place - $50, your designed t-shirt, Coastline Swag Bag
*Cash prizes in the form of a VISA or Mastercard gift card.
From earthday.org: "This is the moment to change it all - the business climate, the political climate, and how we take action on climate. Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, our livelihoods... together, we must Invest In Our Planet.
So, what will YOU do? How will you #InvestinOurPlanet and take action? And more so, how can being a Coastline student help you take that action? Create a design showcasing ways we can invest in our planet to be featured on our sustainable cotton t-shirts (and possibly other items!) as part of our Coastline Sustainability Collection!
Coastline Students Can Now Ride OC Bus for FREE!
Coastline students can now ride the OC bus to school, work, shopping, and the beach for free!
With unlimited rides on all OC Bus local fixed routes*, it is easy and convenient to get to Coastline College. Relax in air-conditioned buses and avoid paying parking costs. Students of Coastline can ride safely and with peace of mind knowing that you are contributing to a healthier and greener environment.
What do I need to do?
It's easy! Simply download the OC Bus app on your mobile device.
To create your account, you must use your registered Coastline College email address. Your pass will appear in the "My Ticket" section.
For students who do not have access to a mobile smartphone, please contact the Coastline Info Center at (714) 546-7600 or infocenter@coastline.edu. You can also contact the Info Center with any additional questions about the program.
EVENT:
Pandemic Survival Skills
This pandemic has impacted so many people and caused so much stress and trauma. Learn about the human stress response and how to cope with the continued stresses we all face while trying to navigate this pandemic. Coastline's Student Mental Health Services are available to all students.
Monday, March 7th
4:00pm - 5:00pm (PST)
EVENT:
General Self-Care Group
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed? Does it feel like life is so busy you don't have time for yourself? Please join us for a self-care group where you will learn how to prioritize yourself by learning how to practice self-care strategies and incorporate them into your daily life. This group will have practical application as well as the opportunity to process the techniques you will learn with other members of the group.
Tuesday, March 8th
1:00pm - 2:00pm (PST)
EVENT:
Parenting Students Paving the Way
Did you know that nationally about 22% of undergraduates are parents? Parenting students must balance family life, school, and often work, an experience that comes with unique strengths and challenges. Join us to learn about resources for parenting students, as well as to connect with other parenting students at Coastline.
Wednesday, March 9th
4:30pm - 5:30pm (PST)
EVENT:
College Survival Skills Group
Explore tips and tricks to maintaining mental health while balancing course loads, personal life, work, and more. The group will explore barriers to time management, healthy communication, self-care and tips for accessing mental health help, and psychoeducation on depression and anxiety.
Thursday, March 10th
12:00pm - 1:00pm (PST)
EVENT:
Parenting Self-Care Group
Being a parent can be a full-time job, and when you add in the responsibilities of being a student, things can feel very overwhelming or impossible to cope with. Join us as we dive into some of the challenges that come with being a parent while in school. Share and find support with others who are juggling the many roles and dealing with the same issues and/or concerns as you are. Learn how you can take care of your own physical and mental health, while still meeting the demands of parenthood and student life!
Thursday, March 10th
4:00pm - 5:00pm (PST)
EVENT:
Healthcare Careers Virtual Summit
Join us to learn, network, and engage with Coastline alumni and professionals in the field of healthcare. The agenda includes an Alumni panel, How to Have a Competitive Application panel, an Experts panel, a Pre-Med Club/Work-Based Learning presentation, and more! See more about panel speakers on the Virtual Healthcare Careers Summit webpage where you can link to bios, session information, and also register to attend.
Friday, March 11th
9:00am - 12:00pm (PST)
6 Reasons Why Joining
a Student Club is Worth It
By Amy Severns
If there is one invaluable commodity in the life of a college student, many may think it’s money – the “broke college student” persona is, sadly, still far from just a stereotype. However, I have to argue that more so than money, there is one thing even more valuable which college students just never seem to have enough of – time. Between juggling course loads, often multiple jobs, family responsibilities, and the few glimpses of self-care moments one might try and remember to squeeze in, time is something a college student is constantly in need of more.
Given that, it seems a bit of a conundrum that one of the most valuable commodities that can be found within the college experience are student clubs and organizations. Nearly as valuable as the knowledge and skills gained from a student’s courses, the benefits of joining a student club can affect a student’s future in a variety of ways, for years beyond their college career. So how on earth can college students - who are already short on time - manage to take on another responsibility by joining a student club, and why should they even try? Let’s break it down – here are five reasons why getting involved and joining a student club could enhance not just your college experience, but your future, too, along with a few tips and tricks on how to make time for it.
Toxic Positivity's Effect
on Mental Health
By Nayeli Hernandez
Today we are going to talk about something that is starting to gather more and more attention on social media platforms: Toxic Positivity.
What is Toxic Positivity?
Toxic positivity is the belief that no matter how serious or difficult a situation is, one feels the need to maintain a positive mindset. It's a "Good Vibes Only" approach to life. This effect in turn causes an individual to avoid and/or ignore situations at hand which ends up hurting them more later on. All in all, toxic positivity is the excessive and ineffective belief that one needs to be in a happy, optimistic state across all situations.
When does positivity become harmful to your health?
Though the concept of someone being positive is not a bad thing, it’s the belief that you should ONLY focus on the good and ignore everything that disturbs that mentality. This toxic mentality of positivity becomes harmful when it’s insincere, forceful, or delegitimizes real feelings of anxiety, fear, sadness, or hardship. In this case, it’s not healthy positivity, it’s toxic. The process of toxic positivity results in the denial, minimization, and invalidation of the authentic human emotional experience.
SBCC Students and Coastline instructor Angela Gomez Holbrook
From the Coastline Blog:
Women Of Color are Changing the Esports Game
By Jennifer West
I always knew what Esports is. Esports is competitive online gaming. People from all over the world can face off in popular games like League of Legends, Rainbow Six Siege, and Valorant and if they're good enough, they win money. These esports events are watched by millions of people all over the world and many of these streamers have built up a fanbase on services like Twitch. When I think of esports however, the first thing that comes to my mind is men. It seems like video games and all things that have to do with video games are geared toward the male demographic. That is no longer the case.
As a woman, I never thought Esports catered to me. Women only make up five percent of the esports industry and women leagues and teams are almost non-existent. All I ever heard about were popular male Twitch streamers. After having the chance to interview Esports Expert Katherine Amoukhteh and Dean of Instruction Dana Emerson, my perspective on Esports completely changed.
Food Pantry Pick-Up Services
Coastline College has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to create a pantry of non-perishable items for students who are experiencing food insecurity and are in need of immediate help. Student Services can also provide CalFresh Program information.
You may pick up free groceries weekly between 11am and 1pm at our Garden Grove Campus on Mondays or the Newport Beach Campus on Fridays.
Coastline Cares Pantry staff will be maintaining safety precautions and social distancing. We ask that when you pick up groceries, you remain in your vehicle while we check you in and deposit your groceries into your vehicle on your behalf. Have questions about grocery pick-up or food insecurity? Contact basicneeds@coastline.edu.
Get Free Textbooks for Spring Courses!
Need books for Spring classes? Complete the application to check to see if you qualify for a Student Equity and Achievement (SEA) book voucher.
The Student Equity book voucher is awarded to eligible students in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms based on program funding availability, student program eligibility, and financial aid eligibility.
Students taking 7+ units may receive a $300 voucher. Students taking 1-6 units may receive a $150 voucher. Purchases may be for your required course books/materials only.
Miss an Issue of The Sandbox?
Previous issues of The Sandbox will now be available for viewing on the Coastline Marketing Publications page! Head on over to check out features and highlights from previous issues you may have missed, or to re-visit old favorites!
