Northwest Vista College Top Questions

If you are good at something, stick with it. It may not be what you want right now, but in time your talent will take you far. I personally ran away from the one natural talent I had, pursued a career that seemed luxurious and glamorous on the outside, only to find that not only was it not me, but was something not quite guaranteed in the future like I thought it was. Five years after graduating high school, I have now come back to the one thing I ran away from- music; It's in my blood, I know it like the veins on the back of my palm, I could recite scales in a hearbeat as opposed to explain why the percentage of sales have dropped from the previous month, I hear music everywhere I go and can pick apart the different instrumentation of sections- stick with what you're good at. You just might regret one day in your elder years not pursuing your passion while you had the chance.

If I could go back in time & talk to myself as a senior in high school, knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself to first apply for hundreds of scholarships so that you have a better chance at getting awarded at least one. I would also tell myself to do alot of research on several schools to make sure I am going to one that fits me comfortably or specializes in my particular field of study. I would also give myself advice about how much your GPA affects your college career. One of the most important things I would tell myself is to learn good study habits because they will play a vital role in making sure I pass my classes and learn the material. I would also tell myself to go to college right out of high school instead of waiting 10 years, because it makes the transition from high school to college that much harder. Finally I would not let anyone tell me I am too dumb to succeed in life because of my background or because of where I came from and not to give up till I reach my goals.

I would first prove its mye by saying "there is a snake in the tree and the dog has to pee" so that way I knew it was me. I would tell my self to not be led by money after I graduate highschool and not to live in the moment. Its sad to say High school will be the best years for some people and they will never go beyond that, but you Damian Brundige will not be one of those people . I would advise me to take a few math, spanish, and yoga classes ur first year of college. Dont be on such a one mind track,about how the"life plan" is suppose to work out. I would leave him with this last quote to reflect on while I faded away int the sunset, ?You have to do your own growing no matter how tall your grandfather was.? --Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) and if I did not know who said that back then I would definitly punch my self in the face

Stop being so dramatic. Yeah, Dad lost his job and you can't go to A&M, but you're not even giving community college a chance! You're going to miss your friends, but their absence only makes your little time with them more precious. You're going to get frustrated living at home, but you get to spend sweet time with our family, and since you're living with the rents you still get to watch American Idol with Mom come January 12 (can't wait). Please Brigette, just open your mind. I promise that the year will fly by, and you are going to learn so much more than you think you will. Northwest Vista has so much to offer, you just have to shed your bitterness and accept what's right in front of you. Your freshman year is going to turn out so much better than you think, so lose the attitude, put on your big girl pants, and get ready for an awesome year. Ya dig?

Their are many quotes, passages, even advice from other people that could be a suitable factor in the transition from high school to college. However, experience speaks louder than knowledge. If I could go back in time to advise myself of what I would endure in college; the only advice I would give myself is to have confidence. In life, you can do whatever the mind conceives if a person has confidence. College is filled with many unknown faces; different cultures--that probably one has never heard of. Courses could be deemed intimidating; people too. With confidence comes a sense that a person can tackle any challenge that comes there way. Fear is only an emotion. An emotion that disintegrates when confidence becomes the perscription. Along with confidence, learning is much more substantial. Nothing is ever too hard for a person to understand. Confidence will seep in the mind's conscience and tell it that a Chemistry course is not hard to comprehend at all. That experiencing new cultures, meeting new people is what confidence will do. Confidence; the only advice I would give myself to tackle any problems I encounter in college.

I would first tell myself to keep applying for scholarships. I know it seems like playing a lotto, but it doesn't hurt to keep trying. I was lucky that I had save some money over my high school years, but that money soon came to an end. I would also tell myself to focus more on knowing the information I am being taught and than just the grades. Grades can only take you so far; you want to be able to show that you are able to apply what you have learned. Once you are able to apply what you learned the grades will come. The last thing I would say to myself is to not be afraid to take chances, I would often limit myself which is not always bad, but I would have done better in school and in life in general if I did just that. Well thats what I would say, and I hope I would listen because I was a little stubborn at some times.

Bonnie, You have got to go to college!!! You will love it! It's not like high school, where you have to sit and learn about things that you don't care about, although there are some classes that you will have to take, whether you like them or not, but the rest will be about things that you are actually interested in. This will be a new experience, but not one that you cannot handle. This will be a learning and growing experience for you. Your confidence and self esteem will soar as you realize that 'yes, I can do this.' Your independent spirit will grow stronger with the knowledge that you have the ability to do whatever you set your mind to do as you study and learn from your classes. You will be treated as an adult, so you will learn to be diligent in your studies if you want to make good grades. You will also make good friends that you will probably have for the rest of your life. There will be a lot of fun times, and your friends will help you through the tough times. Ask questions, pay attention, and enjoy college!

I would advice myself to concentrate and not loose focus. Because we think to ourselfes that we are smarter just because we have a high school diploma. I would tell myself to take it one day at a time and not try to grow too fast and looking for jobs to buy cars and material stuff that can distract your focus in school. I would tell me myself stay on one lane or you will get lost quickly.

After high school I joined the US Navy. After 7 years in the service, I got out to pursue my education. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have tried to go to college after graduation. The military will always be there, the college life can only be experienced once. Although I am more mature and focused, I feel like I am missing something by not trying to go to college at that time. My advice to other students is that same formula I learned in the Navy, which is, always be on time, don't make promises you can't keep, and ask for help when you need it.

Pay attention to all the study skills given to you at health careers. It may have seemed like too much as a high schooler but you definitely will draw on those skills later in life. Don't sweat the small stuff and focus on the big picture. You will graduate, you will succeed, so do not let all the little things keep you from achieving everything you want to.