COMMUNITY
Research shows that social support provides important benefits to our physical and emotional health. When dealing with a stressful situation, people are less likely to report stress-related health problems when
they feel like they have support from others. Community helps us feel supported in all areas of our life, including our academics.
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Some of the resources below are communities that already exist, however you can also reach out and create your own supportive community! Introduce yourself to a classmate, initiate a study group, or clearly communicate your needs to your friends and family so you get the support you need.
CAMPUS RESOURCES
OTHER RESOURCES
Bridge to Opportunities (BTO) Peer Mentorship Program provides support to students throughout their college experience beginning with their transition into their first year in college up until their successful transfer into a 4-year university. The goal of program is to foster academic excellence through peer-to-peer support. Peer mentors support their student mentees by encouraging them to embrace college life and increase their knowledge about resources that will help them succeed.
As part of the program, Puente students take English 847 and Career 137 in the fall semester. They then take English 100 and Career 110 in the spring semester. During both semesters, Puente students take part in events, such as trips to university campuses, and they also receive mentoring from local professionals. Puente students work closely with their Puente counselor until they transfer to a four-year college or university.
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Activities include: Transfer Motivational Conference, Noche de Familia, Mentor/mentee social mixers, End-of-the-Year Celebration, etc.
Finding a group of students who have similar interests and passions as you fosters a sense of community and support. Here's an example list of student clubs :
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Astronomy Club
Civil Liberties
Community F.I.R.S.T
Digital Arts and Animation Club
Dreamers
Environmental
Glee Club
G.S.A
Puente Club
Salsa Club
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Vets and Friends
And much more!
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(Click the link above for the extensive and current list)
The Associated Students of Cañada College (ASCC) is the student government at Cañada College. ASCC Student Senate members are elected and appointed student representatives who organize and promote campus wide programs, protect student rights, and represent the student voice on campus committees.
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Why Join the ASCC?
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Incredible leadership opportunities
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Resume builders
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Scholarship opportunities
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Be the voice of the students
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Free leadership conference travel across the state/country
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Create new networks and friends
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Get a step-up for transferring and job opportunities
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Work with a $100,000 budget
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Meet and get to know campus Administrators
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Priority registration for those who have an updated student Educational Plan
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Free ASCC swag items and special Graduation stole
¡ESO! Adelante Program creates a community of academic support for Latino, and high need, high potential, low resource students at Cañada and a transfer pathway to San Francisco State University (SFSU) through dedicated staff and peer mentors. This program has a partnership with SFSU and guarantees a supportive transfer experience.