Unpaid and overworked
The hunt for summer internships often begins in January. As Cal Poly students start the process, they are finding that the opportunities available to them often depend on their chosen field.
How Self-taught Cal Poly Student Became a Freelance Baker
Elan Valdez-Kaminsky taught himself to bake during COVID. Now he freelances as a baker for Kin Coffee Bar and Bread Bike, all while finishing up his degree.
After A Major Victory, Cal Poly Polo Captain Encourages Every Student To Come Out And Play
Carter Nix played on the winning team in the U.S. Open Women’s Handicap Polo Championship on Nov. 12-14 at Houston Polo Club in Houston, Texas, beating 11 teams from around the world. Now that she is back on campus, she encourages any interested student to get involved. “Anyone can join, literally whenever. We always need more help around here,” Nix said. “The more hands we have, the less work.”
Cal Poly Students Mark Newfound Freedom with Body Modifications
Psychology freshman Tristan Linker took a more drastic approach: he shaved it off completely. In an attempt to “reinvent himself,” he took away what he felt was his best feature. “It allowed me to focus less on my appearance and more on what makes me happy. It has eliminated a lot of stress from my life,” Linker said.