Cuyahoga Community College District Top Questions

I would tell my self to relax because going to a community college isn't that bad. Im getting a great education for only a fraction of what i would pay going anywhere else.

I would have definately encouraged myself to go to college and get an education. Because an education is something no one can ever take a way from you. Also college is way different than high school, you meet a wide variety of individuals from all over. College makes you very diverse, more worldly. It's a really great and fun experience.

Once the decision has been made about attending college and the forms have been submitted, classes paid and you have official enrolled, continue until graduation and set new goals. If a situation comes up and you have to delay it for awhile set a goal such as a short term goal to continue soon and think of the ending as the beginning to something new, exciting and the goal that you have accomplished and can be proud that you have graduated successfully and you have done this for you. Feel good, happy, satisfied. Keep that picture of graduating in mind and you will succeed.

The people that work on the campus are there to help you as much as they possibly can along with your professors. Don't be afraid to ask for help! Ask as many questions as possible and follow the advice of those that are older and more experienced. Also, save your money...If possible, pack a lunch and snacks, bring a refillable bottle...do you really need that cup of gourmet coffee? What is going to happen if you didn't work for awhile but still needed to pay for school? Anyone that is in college understands what you are going through because they themselves have been there or are going through the same thing; consider them a support system and a discussion board for issues and topics of study. Remember, No man is an island!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that it is wise to wait to go to college until I know exactly what I want to do. I love college, but if I would've went immediatly proceeding high school I don't feel I would've been successful. I would tell myself to research thouroughly all my options, and meditate on what I really enjoy doing daily. I would let myself know the importance of an education, and the self confidence it has brought me. I feel knowledge is power and without it there is no productive future in my life. I also would remind myself that I need to establish short and long term goals to abide. Last, but not least, I would tell myself that college is to be taken serious, and not treated as a party. The rest of my life depends o my success in college.

Take every general education course first before deciding on a major and changing it multiple times.

I would say that I wish I would went to college when I graduated from high school.

I would tell myself to apply for more financial aid and don't take freshman year lightly.

I would tell myself to be more prepared to chose a major. I know it's not that big of a deal to be undecided but if you are more prepared than you'll know what you wan't to do and get through school without being confused. I would also tell myself to keep up the good work and succeed at what you do best, which is pay attention and do your best.

Expand your horizons! Don't be afraid of change. Go out into the world, talk to many different people, see how others live, see what opportunities are out there that you have no idea of right now. There are so many different choices for a career, places and ways to live, things to learn and experience. You will find that there are so many more options than you could imagine. Don't be afraid to move out of your comfort zone. The people you will meet will be kind and generous and helpful. They are happy to share their wisdom and will offer guidance in many ways. You will not get lost. You can accomplish so much more than you ever thought you were capable of. You will grow in so many ways. When you are young, you have a limited view of what is possible. Looking back now, at age 55, I wish I would have looked beyond the limited opportunites I found in my small community. I made choices then based on my limited knowledge and experience and missed out on innumerable opportunities. Open the box and jump out.

I would tell myself to look for the school where i feel my education would be the best it could be. When i made my college decision is was based off of sports, and in the long run the academics are more important.