Southwestern College-Chula Vista Top Questions

I would tell my younger self to invest into my future. I don’t mean that metaphorically. I mean that I would advise myself to invest into a Roth individual retirement arrangement (IRA) to help secure my future financial obstacles. Besides that, I would emphasize the importance of rushing through the education process and completing my first bachelor degree. A few individuals, like myself, tend to overstay in college. I would recommend completing a student education plan (SEP) and follow it accordingly. The biggest advice I would give is that I am not alone in the process. There is financial aid available to help me get through thus eliminating the necessity of having a full time job that paid minimum wage. Perhaps that would hasten the progress towards my degree.

If I were to go back in time to my senior year, I would approach myself cautiously because it would be difficult to tell my past self that I'm from the future. After introducing myself and explaining why I came to the past, I would warn my past self to be aware of how much books cost and use the money I earned in the summer internship so I could pay for the books. I'd also advise myself to apply for scholarships to pay for books, transportation, and school supplies like laptops and hard drives. Out of the many things I would say, the most important advice to my past self is to position myself around more responsible classmates because they can help with tutoring, Professors because they are the ones you should go to so you'll know exactly what to do to improve and succeed in their class, and last but not least, the counselor. The counselor is the key to your success, they help you with the information you need and guide you in the right direction in order for you to succeed.

Education is one of the most important factors in becoming successful and having a career to be proud of. From all the knowledge you have attained from high school, remember that you can make a difference in the world because of that beautiful brain of yours. You have the power to voice your opinions and also, you can become anything you want to be because of having an education in the first place. I can’t express how important education is. As you graduate, remember that all these years of school have lead you into your ultimate test, college. The transition from high school graduate to college freshmen will be quite remarkable and interesting so be prepared for an exceptional future. Whether you choose to obtain a bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree and although it’ll be a long journey, remember that your best friend is your brain so use your knowledge wisely. However, you must enjoy these years you have at a university because they’re perhaps the best years you will be enriched with knowledge from other individuals you share common beliefs with. Good luck with all your future endeavors, you’ll be amazing!

My college experience has allowed me to grow as a peron not only academically but by means of mind, body, and soul. My life has done a full transformation since high school. I know my potential and what I strive to acheive in my life. I am a premedical student who will have finished all of my pre-medical pre-requisites by the end of the Spring 2011 semester with a 3.81 GPA currently. For the last year and a half of college I have recieved all As. It has been extremely valuable for me to attend college as it has increased my confidence and my perseverence towards obtaining a succesfful future.

I have been able to meet new people. It is one of the cheapest schools in New Mexico, so that has helped me so much. To some it has changed their life but it hasnt to me, to be honest I don't like going to school there, it was just cheap and close by until I could have enough money to go else where. Granted there are some pretty good teachers, ones who will really work with you & care about your education.

Since I am on this college I have noticed that my capacity to do things has grown, I have develop better skills to do my work and learn things much easy. I have meat alot of people, these pearsons have showed me that companierism is a real important thing, because if we are isolated to the real world and we only focus on ourselves we are going to fell alone. The more valuable thing that I have learn on this college is that dreams can always complete; its just matter of time, pattience and dedication.

The biggest piece of advice I would give myself as a senior in high school would be to not take a semester off. Even if you are not a full time student, at least take a few classes every semester to stay in the flow of learning. One thing that would have kept me interested in staying every semester would have been to map out all of the classes that I need to finish and start checking them off as I complete them. I love making lists and checking off things that I completed. I guess it goes along with my need for accomplishment. You don't realize how fun it is to challenge your brain until you aren't doing it anymore. When you are away from school, you yearn to learn. Your brain wants new information. If you feel overwhelmed take one or two less classes, but don't ever stop learning.

Do not withdraw from classes, take at least 12 units every semester, don't have more than 3 classes per day, don't have a long break in between classes because it will be tempting to go home and miss or be late to class, don't take the "easy A" classes too lightly just because they are "easy A" classes, don't fall behind in assigned readings, do not get lower than a 3.0 in all classes, stay on track to transfer and get GE /transfer/major requirements done as soon as possible.

I would tell myself to try and focus more on school work and actually going to class, because I won't know the material and I can't get the grade that I deserve. Also, I don't want to retake classes and I don't want to be attending Southwestern College for the rest of my school carreer. I would also tell my self to apply for scholarships and other programs to help me get through college. And I will tell myself to always try my best and don't give up no matter how hard itmay seem.

i believe I wont takl to me because all the experienses and mistakes that i tooked helped me be the person i am now. fully capable of getting a career.