Columbus State Community College Top Questions

I would go back and tell the "me" of the past not to be stupid and go to school as soon as you graduate, and do not let anyone or anything stand in your way!!!

Frankie Guglielmi, determine what kind of career fields you could see yourself in before you graduate from high school. Since you are undecided for a college major my best advice would be for you to go online and research all college majors. Write down the ones that most interest you and head in that direction, furthering research on each. You should choose the major that you feel will bring the most contentment to your life. When choosing a college you must determine whether or not you want a "college experience" or an education. They both can be combined but a community college will provide you with more of an education rather than a "college experience". Even though you may feel you will not go pro in a sport, joining college athletics could bring you scholarships, friends, and encouragement along with your education. It is also a great idea to find a good part-time job that you can keep through your education. Practice the use of a personal schedule to keep yourself well organized with the new congestion of college life. Understand that when you graduate high school self-commitment and motivation are crucial to your succes in college.

Michelle, everything will really be alright. You don't need to be so nervous about going to college. Yes, there will be an overwhelming amount of new people - at first. Soon, you will love the diversity. You will love to see how different people learn and live their lives. Secondly, stop freaking out about the schoolwork. Yes, it will be challenging. I promise you, though, you can do it. Keep chugging along. Do your homework and read your assignments. Ask questions when you need to. Just because you're not in high school anymore, doesn't mean you can't ask questions when you don't understand something. Lastly, expect the unexpected. Learning is the priority; don't forget that learning doesn't always come from your textbooks and lectures. Go have an adventure when you need a break from the same flashcards you just flipped through 3,432,817 times. Embrace the change.

You did great in highschool, but you should have spent more time filling out scholarship applications and focused on getting federal aid. Also instead of working 40+hours a week, you should have focused more on school work instead of being tired all the time. Take time to figure out what you want to do, friends are important to have, but your future and career matter more. I also would have recommended to take the ACT more than one time instead of settling for just one score.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior to discuss college life and making the transition, I would tell myself not to be so proud and go anywhere that I can afford to obtain a four year degree. I would tell myself in detail that "brand named" colleges are not everything, but having a education from anywhere is the most important thing to accomplish. The best college education is one that is not listed as the best in U.S.A. reports, however the best college education is the one where myself makes the best out of my education; meaning I make my education. I would explain to myself how much more difficult of a time I will have finding the financial aid I need for college and must "weed" out the corporate practices of a college, and attend the school that offers the best education for the money. I would also tell myself above all, to be happy. Find my happy place and work towards my goals. For with out happiness, no education is worth gaining unless one personally grows.