Red Rocks Community College Top Questions

You are about to complete a big milestone in your life. You may find yourself with more time now that you are going to college. So high school senior me, please stay organized. If you are organized you won’t fall behind on assignments or classes. You will also be able to plan things better, such as know when you can hang out with friends and family. I would also tell you to talk to your classmates. Don’t be so shy! Talk to them, introduce yourself, so that way you won’t feel so alone. They can also help you create study groups and introduce you to other people that can help you in your studies. Also, really consider thinking about other career options. One last thing I want to tell you before I go back to the future. Do what you feel is best for you. Do not let others tell you what you should be. Give yourself time to think things through, enjoy college, make new friends, and just enjoy the great environment you are in. You won't be disappointed if you try your best, stay organized, make new friends, and do what you love.

I didn't do very well in highschool but i did graduate and I know I could have done better. I would have told my self to keep working and start looking for colleges and financial aid at the beginning of my senior year. I also would have told myself to start looking into universities instead of a community college.

Just as college can be compared to a circus, the transition can be likened to walking a tightrope while simultaneously juggling five balls. And just as a circus will not succeed without collaboration, you too should remember that you have just as much encouragement and backing. Teachers act as the ringmaster, there to instruct, advise and inspire you. Your friends, both old and new are your audience, both interactive and supporting; they will cheer in wonder at your achievements. Always keep an eye on your finances; those seemingly tame lions can become wild if left unattended. The financial aid office is a resource for you and will help you keep any monetary issue under control. Perhaps the most important aspect for a tightrope walker is the net; in this case: your family. Although they may be far away, they will always be there to catch you if you fall, they will help you land safely on your feet and get back up on the rope. It may seem scary and daunting at first but with perseverance and good use of your resources, you will make it through college unscathed. Best of luck and don?t forget to enjoy the show!

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself many things. I didn?t really know the importance of school until I had to pay for it myself. I would tell myself how valuable public education was. I would also tell myself to take more college credit courses and saved myself sum time, headache, and money instead of having a light course. Instead of taking time off, I would tell myself to go to school right away. Although, I do think that my time in the ?working world? has helped me understand the true importance of a higher education. Because I took time off, certain opportunities are not available for me anymore. Things like financial aid, grants, and scholarships changed after I took sum time off. Also he cost of tuitions rises each year. If I had of just went to one college and stayed the whole 4 years, I could lock in a lower tuition.. Unfortunately, I cannot go back in time. The best thing I can do now is take the lessons I have learned and pass them on to others.

I graduated high school 30 years ago this year, and have returned to school (again) as a divorced mother of a 9 year old and a 13 year old. If given the chance to talk to myself back in 1980 I woul d try to convey to my stubborn self that a college education does make a diference if you want to be successful in life. the basic education courses as wellas course work to your major help you grow into a well rounded individual that can fit into most social and professionall situations with ease.

I would of continue straight to college from highschool. I would of listen to my mom when she told to go to college. Now at age 30 I would of had a career. Now I am doing what I should of done years ago. School gets hard as you get older. College life make you feel like you are actually doing something to better yourself.

Knowing now what I know about college and post high school life in general, I think if I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a senior the biggest thing I would talk to myself about is money and time management. I had always assumed that because my parents were well off and we'd always lived a comfortable life that it would continue and college would be no problem to pay for. Now that I've expierienced the college life and realized that the future truly isn't set in stone, I would tell my self to seek out scholarships with passion and devotion. Money and jobs are never secure and things do change, so to have a guaranteed source of college funding is an advantage students should never go without. I'd also talk to myself about really working on time management; Not just creating calendars and budgeting time, but sticking to it and getting the most important things done, and done before thier due dates. Searching out scholarships and committing to better time management are definitly the two things I would talk to myself about if I could go back in time.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would explain to myself the impotance of getting my school work done and studying for the SATs and ACTs . I would also tell myself that if i try my hardest i could get into a college right out of high school i could be starting my career a lot sooner then i will be now. I would tell myself that there are teachers willing to help you if you were to just ask.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would want to tell myself the most important things I've learned since starting college. First, I would tell myself that college is not as scary as I thought it would be. So many people are there to learn, its an amazing environment. Then, I would explain that there isn't more work handed out like I had thought but stricter rules on most assignments. All homework and class projects are extremely easy if the directions are followed correctly. Most importantly, I would want to ease the fears and worries of my high school senior's self. I would tell myself what I say every morning before school, "Only you can help yourself succeed. No one can motivate you like you can and no one can hold you back like you can. Just try your best because college is the beginning of your life and no great person starts at less than amazing." T

I would have said to myself, " Don't wait anymore, just go and do it and you will understand why once you have graduated!" I would try to convince myself that, yes, you do need to think better on what career suits you best and go for it now. Working these stale jobs since 1997 has been getting me nowhere real fast for a long time. I would convince myself that regular labor intensive and "store front" employement is not where it's at with "I've been working full time doing work that in a way I love and take pride in but they were not even close to feeling like a career that I can depend on and feel comfortable with the prospects of a nice future with ease" My best advice to my high school self is "Go now! because your mind is still fresh and willing to absorb and learn and you can still have fun while doing it!" Learning should never stop even if your parents and community don't force you to. It should be a choice but almost a necessary choice to better oneself and find out how they can better society.