Pima Community College Top Questions

I would tell myself to calm down and not to get as nervous as I did before the start of college. I would also tell myself to try and get involved as much as possible in the college that I would be attending in the future. Life is about who you know, not what you know. Networking is a very important part in the field of journalism, and getting your name out into the world helps in the long run.

I would tell myself, "College is a lot of fun! You get to meet new people form all over the country and world. You get to attend fun parties and social gatherings. You also get to be independent! You can decide when you want to do things and how you want to, but college is also a lot of work. You have to stay ontop of your studies and homework. You have to attend your classes in order to know what is going on in there. You need to try to attend every study group that you and your classmates arrange. You also need to take advantage of free tutoring programs and apply for all the scholarships that you can. It will help you in the future."

Stay focused and learn ,learn ,learn

Independence is a huge aspect of college life. I would tell my high school self that there is an extended range of support available in high school that is not found in college and that students should utilize that support to the best of its ability to prepare for college life. College is a huge changing point in a person's life by the fact that they leave so much behind to start something new and special. The relationships built in high school, between family, friends, the school, and the community usually are parted with and that's what a transitioning student should be prepared for both mentally and physically. They are beginning a life of independence, where they will be individually challenged academically, creatively, and emotionally. This means that high school students should begin to shape themselves to be not only self-supporting, but helpful to their peers as well. From being Native American, raised in a community and school on the reservation barely performing above standards, I know that leadership qualities are significant for a person to influence themselves and the people around them.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was a high school senior and give advice based on what I now know as a college student, I would definitely tell myself to follow my dreams. While I was in high school I wanted to pursue a psychology degree and become a counselor but once I realized how much college it would take I became discouraged and decided to go to a technical school for dental assisting instead. I then worked in the dental field for 6 years and came to the realization that I still desire to be a counselor and now that I am 25 years old I have to start from the beginning with my college classes. I wish I had followed my dream from the beginning and not let the many years of college ahead stop me. I realize now that if I really want to be happy, I need to do what I love and it doesn't matter how much school it takes. I want to help people and change lives, I'm not going to let something like a few classes get in the way.

I graduated high school at seventeen. I thought I knew it all. Higher Education? A waste of time! I?d rather move out in the fall! A job, a family and 13 years later, I think, ?What might have been?? Where would I be in my journey through life If I?d chosen a college to enroll in? If I could go back and see myself then, Oblivious, overconfident, na?ve, I?d explain all the trials and tribulations. I would will myself believe. Having fun isn?t everything. It isn?t enough to just barely manage. Employers want the best of the best! Education gives you a needed advantage. There?s no money or energy for school, Once you have a job and family to care for. I?d explain that time is precious and scarce I?d tell myself that I deserve more. Wife, mother, employee, and now freshman, I?d explain the juggling act that I face. I?d demand that college be made a priority While life still moved at a slower pace. With passionate emotion, Here?s the last thing I?d say: Always, always reach for the stars, Mediocrity is never the way.

Assuming that I could go back in time and visit my high school senior self I would tell myself to participate in the free college courses offered at the school. In doing this I would have gotten a taste of college classes and would have obtained a few credits along the way. I would have told myself to keep in touch with my graduated friends it would help ease the transition into my first full credit semester. I would have told myself to try out for some sports like tennis or the dance team. I would have told myself to volunteer for girlscouts, the elderly, or even after school programs for young children. I would tell myself that all of these things would help for future scholarships.

College is just like how your high school was, just more independence. Try not to get lost in making new friends and attending a different atmosphere, stay focused like you have always been because in the end it will pay off. Try to join a club or group in ensure you do get the college experience because it is very important to be involved with a cause not only is it fulfilling but you will learn a great deal from the experience. College is the time where you can be selfish and take the classes that interest you because you will be learning and striving to reach your goal of obtaining a degree and using the degree in a career. Most importantly, do not be afraid to try new things.

The advice that I would give myself is that I would have bettr planned what I wantd to be. If I had an idea on what i wanted to do as a career I would have prepared better. I also would have researched scholorships and grants, I always would have had my high school help me out more. I would have also told myself that if I wasnt ready for a big University to have followed my parents advise and start off at 2 year community college. I would have also told myself to make sure that i keep my grades up in college, because it is hard to bring back up your GPA if you have failing grades.The last piece of advice I would give myself is that to always stay focused and make sure you have some free time for yourself, and not wrap yourself with work all the time.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is to decide what you really wanna be when your grow up and not just to choose your major but have at least 2-3 ideas of what you want to major in. Because once you get into college its really hard to decide.