Antelope Valley College Top Questions

The best decision you will make is to attend community college, because it will save you thousands of dollars. For example, you could’ve paid $20,000 a year if you had your way and attended Norwich University. By attending a school closer to home, the cost was cut down to $2,700. Interestingly enough, the price dwindled further to $1,400, because you applied for the Board of Governor’s fee waiver – which covers the price of your courses. You don’t stop there. Now, you will only pay $200 a year if you spend a good amount of time searching for deals on textbooks. I know you wanted to go to Yale University and I know you will, but in order to reach that dream and save money at the same time, I advise you to use community college as a transition from high school to the four-year university. Build your resume by focusing on one internship and two clubs; be passionate about them rather than tackling unnecessary tasks and wearing yourself down. Lastly, focus on your grades as they are the key to achieving your dreams and becoming more knowledgeable.

The person I am now is certainly different than who I was in High School, however I find I still have some of the same qualities, both good and bad. I was a dynamic character in High School freshman year to senior year was drastically different. What I would tell my freshman self is not to worry so much about what people think of you. You are a beautiful, intelligent, and awesome person. This life is fleeting so value other people for what is in their soul, and not how they look or what they can offer you. I would tell my senior self to not be so egocentric, yes you are an awesome person, use your good qualities to make a difference in the lives of others rather than just having fun, because it only last for a moment. And those thing you think are so fun does not benefit you, but can certainly be damaging. I would also tell myself that your value does not reside in your appearance, or how clever you think you are. No, you are valuable because you have a light that shines within you. Use it to light the world.

Remember when you told yourself that you would never drink because you were worried that your tendency for compulsion would turn into addiction? You're doing a great job so far. Unfortunately, many of your peers in college will be heavy drinkers; don't invest too much time in trying to fit in with them. Your interests will always be different. Be kind, but don't be afraid to tell people not to touch you without your permission, and know that if you walk with your back straight and your eyes forward, others will move aside to let you pass. You are not as weak as you think, and college is not as complicated as the movies make it seem. Continue to talk about change and justice with your peers. Continue learning. You've got this.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior... I would really tell myself to believe in myself. My birth mother had always told me I wasn't smart enough for college, and that I wouldn't make it. When my dad got custody of me, I started to excel in school, but I still never believed I could actually succeed. I graduated high school at sixteen and immediately started college that next semester. It took me a long time to really understand that I am smart enough for college, and that I can succeed and excel in college. I have a 4.0 GPA now, and I'm an Honors student. I was so worried when I started college, and all I really needed to do was believe in myself and believe that I can get an education and make my life better.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry so much and to believe in myself. When I was a senior, I was very nervous about starting college, and I worried excessively about how I would do. I skated through a lot of high school, yet I had absolutely no confidence in my ability to learn and do well in school. My first semester in college, I learned a lot about how college works, and I fell in love with college classes. I had two of the best teachers on campus, and I had the time of my life. I made a lot of friends that semester, too. So I would tell my younger self to just relax and to have faith in herself, to be confident in her abilities, because that is one of the biggest things college has taught me.

There are so many things that can't be taught in a classroom. If I were to go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would teach myself several things that I've learned so far in my college career. First, I would explain that it's not a good idea to procrastinate on projects or papers, no matter how easy they may seem. It's a much better idea to start working on things little by little. All-nighters are no fun, especially when they can be avoided. This way, not only will I get a better grade, but my sleep schedule will thank me! Second, I would tell myself that it really is okay to wear hoodies and yoga pants to class every day. In college, nobody cares what other people wear. Everyone is focused on their own studies, and plus it's so much comfier! Lastly, I would tell myself to really live life and stop worrying about what other people think. A few years from now, those people won't even matter. If I were to talk to my high school self, I would remind myself to live my life for ME.

If i were able to go back in time as a high school senior, I would give my self the advice to keep striving for success and keep being motivated to do the right thing. Really work hard and be the best at everything you do because hard work pays off and at the end of the day when you overcome all of your trials and tribulations, you can become sombody no matter how hard it may become.

If I were given the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, with the knowledge of the college experiences and transitions, it would be a great opportunity and I would make sure to give myself the best advice to be prepared. To think of the experiences I've encountered since starting college, there are two important things I would want myself to know. I've learned that your family is your best support system, so I would definitely remind myself that they will always be there to help and offer anything needed. Stepping out of high school to begin a new path, I expected myself to stick to a plan for school, but futher into college I became interested in different career paths, definitely placing me in tough times when I wasn't sure what direction I was heading. This being one of the toughest experiences, the second and most important piece of my advice would not to be afraid of change, but only to embrace it. Change is not bad, but is the only process of growing. I'm happy to say college is one of the greatest experiences in life.

High school seemed hard at the time, but college is a whole different setting. Do not expect to hear bells ringing to let you know when it time to go to class.You have to be responsible.One thing you need to know is, although it may seem overwhelming at first, don't overthink it. It is still school. The subjects are just more complex. Focus is important but too much can just bring stress. Don't indulge in relaxation but still be relaxed. As a matter of fact ,steer away of the guys who wants to chill all the time. The most important thing to keep in mind is balance.. You should enjoy it and learn from it. The struggle makes the succes sweet, so don't give up. Expect to eat off the dollar menu more often. Finding a job that works well with your school schedule will help with financial stress and leave a bit extra money. Remember this is a very important time in your life. Make the best of it.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself to wake up. Wake up to the reality of life and strive. Strive for what is the truth because the truth is what is right. Forget about the mass media, pop culture, distractions, and unimportant things that block us from the path of righteousness. Wake up and help your classmates to also look past the veil of ignorance that covers us all in our adolescent stage. I would tell myself to build a friendship between teachers instead of an ordinary student-teacher relationship, and take advantage of the knowledge and experience they posses. I would tell myself to also look for students who are also fearless of being different and knowing how to be a voice. I would tell myself to put in not only 100 percent of effort to succed, but 1000 percent. To criticize the student body and tell them to improve their ways of interacting, presenting, and representing lancaster hig school. To be an activist of peace and influence equality within all the students attending the school. Lastly, to try to make a new friend everyday.