Des Moines Area Community College Top Questions

You will get out of this year alive, I promise. Take that first step-- don't be afraid to talk to people! Don't be afraid to ask questions! DMACC wasn't where you wanted to go, I know. But things turn out far better than you ever imagined. Just keep on fighting your way through this year. College is just around the corner, where new memories can replace the bad ones. Living in an apartment is not as scary as it sounds, nor are college classes as intimidating as you've heard. Oh, and you might want to re-think your teachers because some of them don't speak the same language (both literally and metaphorically!) But when you have issues with your roommates: TALK. It's not going to solve itself! Breathe, breathe, breathe, and get off to a running start. You can do this, I believe in you!

I would tell myself to not go to a large University because smaller classes allow more one on one access to the teachers. I would also explain how online classes allow for more time to work while still obtaining a degree.

I would tell myself NOT to listen to my mom when she says "start off as a chemistry major." I'd say "you know what you want to do, you want to be a journalist, so do it, you'll be much happier and a lot more successful." I'd tell myself to go out and join the clubs I'm interested in and not sit out just because no one you know is in them. Meet more people, otherwise you won't be as excited to be at school! Always make sure to call home once a week, you're going to miss the family, trust me. Practice your signing and get on that video phone and call your grandma, she'll really appreciate it! Don't do things you don't like just because your friends are doing it. Be yourself. And lastly, this is your year, your year of independence, so please, cause some trouble and have fun because you don't get this time back, so make the most of it!