Oakland Community College Top Questions

Explore the limitless macrocosm of your mind. Stop putting so much effort into figuring out how to turn yourself into what you want people to see you as. Instead, focus that energy on figuring out who you really are and what you can do with the power of self realization. Someday you'll learn that most of the time, the easy way isn't the best way. Take advantage of these years. Learn everything you possibly can, and never give up. You'll soon find out that procrastination is your worst enemy. Dont let it get the best of you.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have a lot of advice to give myself. To start, I would tell myself to include at least one class in my first semester that I have a special interest in. This is because, it is a lot easier to get used to the workload of college when you are interested in what you?re studying. Secondly, I would tell myself to choose an academic counselor and stick with that counselor for every semester. This will help build a relationship with the counselor who will remember your individual circumstances every time you come in for an appointment. In addition, having a counselor that you have an academic relationship with can help guide you to teachers who will meet your academic needs the best. Lastly, I would tell myself to be excited! College is a great experience, and although it will take a lot of hard work, it is important to have fun, make friends, and build relationships that can be used as support systems throughout your college years.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would have told myself to take harder classes as a senior. I should have taken another math class in high school. I should have paid more attention in chemistry because I could have avoided taking the chemistry class that I had to take last semester and I could have taken the chemistry class that I need to take this semester. I should have applied for more scholarships and financial aid my senior year.

The advice that I would give myself if I could go back as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life is to have self discipline. In college you need to learn how to spend your time wisely because you do not have class every day. Just because you have class only once a week does not mean that you have less work. You need to learn how to manage your time so you can get all your studying and homework done. Another thing that I would tell myself is that in college you may think that teachers do not care if you do good in the class. Actually they care a lot. Most of the teachers want you to do good in the class and are very helpful if you need help. There are many free resources that the college gives you to do good in school. Also do not be scared to ask for help because if you don't then it can hurt you in the long run. Take advantage of what your school provieds for you.

As a high school senior, I would telI myself to prioritize and manage my study time more efficiently. I would remind myself that academics takes precedence over less important things. Most importantly, I would encourage myself to set goals, play sports, join organizations, and participate in my community as these extracurricular activities will pay off in the future.

If could tell myself anything about what life is like now, it is that I had it easy. Sadly, everything will eventually change. The Michigan scholarships will fall through and all the money you thought mom and dad had was a lie. You really need to try harder for a job and save all the money you can. Having all the fun now was not such a good idea and mom and dad were right. Save your money, take those extra AP classes and work hard now. Taking those AP classes now will save you money in the long run. Also, having a job isn't so bad. Yeah you don't have a much free time, but it would have helped in order to pay for all the college you need to make it in the real world. In other words, trust mom and dad, they have been there and know what they are talking about.

I would pursue the science courses and be very willing to do what was needed to be successful. Back over 30 years ago, it was not suggested as much as the last 10 years to make sure you receive a good solid education as a female. I wish my parents had pushed a bit, than maybe I would have a better chance of getting a new job, after being laid off October 2008. I just started my last semester of Pre-reqs, boy if only had I pursued it more in 1980 I could be a much stronger person today.

After experiencing college first hand, I have learned quite a few tricks I could have greatly used as a senior in high school. Firstly, I would tell myself that regardless of how boring I find the class to be, I should still give it my all to receive a grade I feel truly satisfied with. When I look back on my college life I want to feel like I did everything within my power to truly be the best that I can be. You do not want to regret anything in life, especially when it can affect you later in your life and on your job. Secondly, college is a place where you begin a transition from a dumb little kid into a slightly smarter adult. To succeed, you need to lose your "high school mentality" and keep yourself caught up with your work to ensure you wont fall behind. Only then will you be a successful college student.

I would tell myself to pad a little extra time around my classes, so I could properly study for them. I would also convey the need to practice, practice, practice. Otherwise I'll never make it to Carnagie Hall. Scheduling classes is of the utmost importance; do it early and try to schedule them in blocks, instead of spreading them all willy nilly. Also; I would sit myself down and tell myself that I need to be more outgoing. You're not around these people all the time like you were in high school, so you have to make more of an effort to make new friends.. You'll have more free time, I'll say, but don't waste it doing nothing. You have to se that time to better your self, study, and spend time with people. Overall, keep your head on straight, and don't be afraid to put your self out there and Live!

The best advice I would have given myself would be STUDY HARD, get better grades and scholarships. College is expensive and if you have a low GPA scholarships are hard to come by. Also,if you aren't mature enough to go off to a 4 year college, then go the 2 year route first, then continue on to a 4 year. If I had listened to this advice I wouldn't be 27 years old, working a dead end job and working on my third attempt at a college degree.