Portland Community College Top Questions

To make sure you always go to class and dont let relationships get in the way of yur education. Also make sure you study hard becaue its not always going to be easy like it is now. You have to make sure to do your best but dont try to do too much at once because then youll get overwhelmed and stop trying entirely.

I would have told myself to take all of the classes seriously. I pushed myself too hard and took too many classes, so when I slacked even a little bit on one or two classes, I got grades lower than I deserved becaue of it. I would also tell myself to start a club as soon as I entered, rather than waiting till winter term of my second year. College offers a lot of oppurtunities and doors, not only in terms of challenging and interesting classes, but also in variety and amount of people you can meet and friendships you can make. College is really a social experience, and it's good to make friends in as many of the classes you attend as possible, because I definitely know I relied on some classmates many times to get through the classes; if you have the option, definitely go for groupwork. Though there is the fear that your groupmembers will not work hard enough, usually they will be willing to cooperate with you to get the highest grade possible. And, last but not least, definitely make use of school services like tuturing and writing centers, where they are willing to help.

Learn as much as possible but know how to have fun (ressponsibly). When the teacher says that to read the book, read the book the teacher can only cover so much in class. Participate and speak your mind. Some of teh friends you meet here are for life. Do not stress too much about finding your major, it will come to you and it will be a glorious day. Have fun!

I would tell myself to focus hard your first two years of college no matter how hard the classes are or how much you dont want to be there because the more you focus now and get good grades the quicker you will get done with school, If you focus hard and study more you wont have to graduate a year later then all of your friends. Right now school seems like a boring thing but trust me it will pay off in the end. You'll have to work a lot harder to finish school down the road unless you start taking things seriously now . Remeber getting your college degree will help you earn more money and get you a better job and I know how much you hate working as a cashier, so get your act together.

If I were to back in time, I would tell myself to apply to different colleges. While I enjoy the enviornment of PCC, I feel like I could have benefitted from the dormroom experience of a university.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. Get a job right away. Finances are the hardest part of college. Start saving as soon as possible. I would also recommend staying as organized as possible. I have learned that clutter is a demotivator. clutter is overwelhming and causes more stress and panic towards homework than it should. Lastly, I would suggest sitting in the front of the class and asking as man y questions as possible. Take as many notes as you can.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college I would tell myself first to take a deep breath and not rush. I would want myself to really know and trust that I have time to decide what I am going to be when I grow up however, it is still very important that I do not waste any moment or opportunities throughout my education. There is a fine balance of taking your time but not remaining stagnant. When I first graduated high school I found myself surrounded by the anxiety that I didn't know what I was going to college for. I would tell myslef to enjoy the journey and that everything was going to fall into place. The biggest bit of advice would be to learn as much as possible from each and every course, learning in college is not memoriztion and repeating each subject independently it is about analyzing, understanding, and visualizing how connected our entire world is.

When you go to college, don't forget that you and you alone are responsible for you're work. Take pride in your work, and remember to laugh while you write that huge essay for your proffesors, and take away something more then just dates and names of people long since gone. Remember the ultimate rule for life, don't panic! You will always know the deadlines and the rules, so follow them, skate them, and make them your own and don't panic when you see your finals looming in front of you like red-eyed monster eager to devour your soul. Look them in the eye, laugh, and march through with determination and confidence. If you manage all that, the transistion will be smoothm, classes will be good, and college life will be an adventure worth having.

Stomp out the monster of procrastination. Now. It will be worth the extra effort when you begin college. Procrastination often forces you to give less than you have to offer and it almost never works to your advantage. I know that your senior year is supposed to be your best year yet and I am sure that it will be. However, it is also the launching board from which you will catapult into the adult world. It is your choice whether you dive smoothly into that world or whether you flop on your belly in surprise. The best way you can prepare for a smooth and graceful dive is to give your best this year. Throw yourself into your studies and learn them well. Study a little every day building up your knowledge slowly and effectively. These study habits will carry you far in college. Take time now to apply for as many scholarships as possible because this is when you have the most scholarship opportunities before you. Discover your passions and begin planning the path that will lead you to your dream career. Don’t procrastinate and treasure this year because it goes by too fast.

Take a couple years off to pursue your interests and dreams. Yes, you may feel like your being lazy, but let's be honest, you've spent all your previous years being homeschooled, you need to get out into the world and just live life. This world is an incredible place, one that should be seen, exlored, and experienced; in doing so, you'll gain incredible amounts of wisdom and insight into who we are as humans. If you don't understand who we are as human beings, and what it means to live life with this cast of crazy characters, then whatever knowledge you gain will be lame and without meaning. You need to understand how to apply the knowledge that you're going to be blessed with, and not just pursue knowledge for knowledge's sake. Plus, on the practical side of things, taking a couple years off will also clear your mind, and allow you to pick a major that you'll stick with, preventing the enormous cost that comes from changing majors!