San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield Top Questions

What should every freshman at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield know before they start?

Sabrina

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would let myself know that being in college isn't as easy as everyone thinks it is. I would tell myself that being in college adds more stress to your life as being in high school does except now you are responsible for the financial struggles you go through. Getting into college isn't as hard as trying to stay in college because you pay alot of money for that education and when the going gets tough a lot of people decide to drop out because of financial problems or because they just couldn't deal with the pressure. I would let myself know that going to college is worth it because if you want to make something better out of your life and push yourself toward a good career, the best way to go is with a college education. I would tell myself that even if you end up with a kid before college, don't give up on your dreams and continue going to school to provide better for your life.

Brittany

Well i would go back and tell my self to do all my school work. I would tell my self to not wait around until the last minute to try and pass school. I wouls also tell my self to have a littl fun, and not wait around on some jerk.

Tanya

To be able to go back in time to change anything that has happened to me since I was a senior would be great, but if I did that I would not be the same person I am today. I could always tell myself to work harder at what my dreams were. To not let anyone stop me from doing what I want. But, lets face it my life know might not be what I would have thought it would be as a kid but, it is mine. I can only change how I am today not the past. To sit and wonder what might have been would stop me from reaching all the goals I have set for myself now. I would love to change how I was in high school what person wouldn't want that but, for me all the mistakes, challenges, and rewards since then are worth not going back in time and telling myself to change one thing. School can be hard but, it is also a reward that you have to work at no matter what age you are.

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Rodolfo

When I initially entered the college world, I did so with a nonchalant attitude. I had done so well in high school that it didn't seem possible for me to struggle in college. I assumed that I would glide through school effortlessly, afterwhich I would find a good job. Gradually, I started to lose my focus on my schoolwork. A couple of months after I started college, I dropped a couple of classes. Eventually, I dropped out entirely, trying to convince myself that it would be easy to go back when I was ready. If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior, the first thing I would say is "Focus all of your attention of school. Everything else is second." I would convince myself that college is not something to be taken lightly, and that if I complete it, I can have a very fulfilling life. However, if I were to lose just a little focus, that could lead to my goal of having a good life being delayed for several years. The second thing I would tell mysef would be, "Don't think life will always be as easy as it is now."

Beverly

wut i woud tell myself would be is to stay focused and have alot more funn....but stay focused!!!!

Sandra

My advice to myself would be to focus more on my school work and grades rather than focusing on my friends and having fun. I would tell myself to join some activities and/or sports.