Additional Resources
Below you’ll find supplementary resources mentioned in the episodes, along with some additional tools and webpages.
Episode 1: Cooking
- FDA Safe Food Handling
Includes safe minimum internal temperatures for various food types. - BudgetBytes: Easy Recipes for College Students
Episode 2: Grocery Shopping
- ChatGPT
You can use AI to help organize your grocery list by section of the store.
Episode 3: Cleaning
- Roomcheck checklist
This is the current form that Student Life staff use when conducting roomchecks.
Episode 4: Budgeting
- Google Sheets
- EveryDollar
A budgeting app from Dave Ramsey - JPCatholic Student Inventory Facebook Group
This group can be used to buy/sell items such as textbooks from other students - JPCatholic Library’s resources for free textbooks
JPCatholic’s Library takes textbook donations from graduating seniors and gives underclassmen the opportunity to claim free textbooks on a first-come, first-serve basis. - Discover and Go Digital Museum Pass
Access over 15 museums for free with an Escondido Library Card - 25 Fun and Free Things to Do in San Diego
- Your JPCatholic Student ID can get you discounts at some restaurants/cafes on Grand Ave. Ask the cashier when you’re paying!
Episode 5: Health & Fitness
- No additional resources linked
Episode 6: Spiritual Life
Episode 7: Time Management
Episode 8: Transportation
- JPCatholic’s page on Public Transportation
- North County Transit District (NCTD) Trip Planner
- San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (SDMTS) Trip Planner
- Google Maps also uses info on Public Transit schedules
Episode 9: Furnishing & Decorating
Episode 10: Packing
- Suggested Packing List
(Much of this can be purchased at nearby stores during Orientation weekend) - Student Technology Requirements
- Dress Code in the Student Handbook (pages 7-8)
Any Questions?
If your or your parents have any questions not addressed here, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your Admissions Representative! We are happy to help as you prepare to live at JPCatholic.
Disclaimer:
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