Tarrant County College District Top Questions

What should every freshman at Tarrant County College District know before they start?

Amanda

The opinions of others shouldn't dictate your future. They do not have to live with your decisicions you do. Debt stays with you while peoples opinons change. So work hard, play your cards right, and you'll reach that Ivy League School someday.

Rachael

There are so many things I would have said to myself! I would have attended community college immediately after high school, instead of a four year traditional university. I would tell myself to work less, and focus on academics more. I would tell myself to prioritize my life, and focus more on my education. It took me a few years to make school a priority, and I'm very grateful for all of the opportunities I have been given through school. While I would give myself great advice, like study more, pay attention, work less, don't worry about dating, and organize yourself, I wouldn't be where I am now without having to learn very all of those difficult lessons. However, I would tell myself that without the education I received I would not be able to do the things I want to in life. I am so excited about nursing, and without my degree, this would not be a reality for me. Hopefully if I was able to give myself advice at eighteen, I would have listened! I'm humbled and grateful for what my education has done for me, and I worked very hard to get here.

Maricela

I would start by sharing to others that education is the key to success in life. It should be passed along to our new generations because it is the only tool that will leave you full of satisfaction and it is something that you have earn yourself. It is something that will cost you, and help you feel proud of yourself after you have accomplished your first goal. You will succeed further in life, and you will provide a stable foundation to your children. It is a way to set a good example, and to ensure strong possibilities for them to be willing to obtain a career of their own. Education is a long term investment because it requires effort, dedication, persistence and willingness to obtain a degree that will facilitate your way of living in the future. It would be a long investment. It is your call, your opportunity, and your future. Give yourself the permission to get ahead in life with stability, and help others at the same time. Don?t be afraid. You would see that it all payee off because you could lose money, beauty, but never your education, so it is worth it.

Mikki

My advice would be not to rush into picking a major. You should look at all of your options and really figure out where you want to be in life. You need to learn a good study routine, and you'll need to actually read for the assigned reading. Studying for high school test is a lot different than studying for college tests, your test are pretty much your only grades. Good luck and remember to try and have a little fun.

Krystal

Enjoy your high School years, and try to have as much fun as possible in college. Also be very aware that you want to have at least a 3.0 when you graduate so that you can have an advancement in your class schedules. Make sure that you apply with plenty of time, and get as many or apply to as many scholarships as possible your going to need all the halp you can get.

Rachel

I would tell myself to see the wider picture instead of just the now and to plan on college as a whole not just one year at a time. I would also encourage myself to pursue and go to a four year college so that I could have the full college experience and finish quicker.

Janequra

I would advise anyone including myself to attend college, to futher my education in order to get a career jump in my life. In todays world education is very important, you get to meet people from all over the world and learn new things daily. I think everyone should experience college is is a great experience for me.