Anne Arundel Community College Top Questions

If I was allowed the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior I would've been able to evade a lot of what I'm experienceing now as a college student. I would've made known that college isn't something that you can take lightly and that I should be more concerned about my education rather than talking on the phone or spending countless hours shopping. Setbacks as such resulted in me not being properly prepared when registering for college, buying books, and also paying college fees on time. I would also make myself aware that it takes persistence to make sure each assignment is completed on time and that I'm taking the right amount of time to study for any test and/or quizzes while in college. Moreover, if I was able to give myself advice as a senior I'd mention that persistence and being prepared were essential to making a successful transition from high school life to college life.

I would tell myself that I need to believe in myself and not let others influence me. I would not allow myself to to take any thing less than the best opportunity to be everything that I want to become and accomplish. I would not listen to instructors or any one else who tried to persuade me that being in a man's field will only lead to disappointment and I would not be successful. I would be able to tell myself that I can do anything I set MY mind to and I can be quite successful and accomplished. I would let myself know that I am bright, capable, and an asset to any school I attend. I would also not let the fact that I did not have the money to attend school without working full time stop me either.

Dear 18 year-old Sarah, Hi, this is your 24 year-old self, who is now half way through nursing school. As happy as I am to have accomplished so much, I wish I would've just done this right out of high school. Instead of getting your associate's degree at 25, you could be getting your bachelor's at age 23, if your heed my advice. Go to school right after you graduate! College isn't as hard as you think it is, you're smart and you can do it! And if the idea of going to a University scares you to death, start small. Take all of your pre-rec classes at the local community college, it's cheaper and a may be a better transition from high school life to college life. Once those are completed transfer to an in-state University to complete your education. If you're wondering where you're going to get the money, don't worry, scholarships and student loans are so easy to obtain. Don't let your fear of the unknown stop you from achieving your goals in life. Best of luck in life and with your decision.

Make sure you complete your college education immediately after leaving highschool.

The advice I would give myself would be to take school seriously. I took high school for granted and wish I could go back in time. I would tell myself to work hard, study the extra mile, and never give up. I have learned so much from being a college student that I wish I would of had the same attitude my senior year in high school. This is the main reason why I went to a community college right out of high school. I was not mature enough and had no idea what I was getting myself into.

The advice that I would give myself about college life if I could go back in time is, you have to be willing to force yourself with doing the work. This is not high school no more so the teachers aren't going to remind you about certain assignments you need turn in or do. You are a young adult, its time to grow up,a dn take responsiblity for your own self. The education is not free so if you don't pass a class, you have to take it over, and pay for it all over again. Now is not the time to play around and take things such as school work and homework lightly. Its time to step your game up ASAP.