Blinn College Top Questions

It's ok to tak ebaby steps into the college life. Just because you dont start at a 4-year university doesnt mean you wont end up there. Be proactive, go to class, put in the work and you will succeed.

Do not wait for what you are meant to do to find you. It probably won't be where you expect to find it, but you still must find it. Get out there and take risks, do things that you might not do well, and above all, simply try things. Along the way you will learn things about yourself that you never expected. You will find hidden strengths. You will also find hidden weaknesses but learning to compensate for them and grow will be one of the most enriching and fulfilling things you will ever do. Do not worry too much about what other people think of you. At the end of the day, you cannot change other people's opinions of you. And if you simply live in the best way you know how and do the best you can, if someone insists on having a poor opinion of you, what they think does not matter anyway.

I would tell my high school self to at least take a year off instead of 6. The transition wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. Don't forget to enjoy life as a teenager and learning different things. Do not, I repeat, do not underestimate yourself and what you can do. Stand up for what you believe in and never back down from who you really are. Do not let anyone discourage you, surround yourself with those who really want what is best for you, your family. Work your butt off and smile at everyone. No matter how you feel on the inside treat others with love and repect, most importantly your parents, teachers and peers. Hold your tongue when you need to and be positive at all times. Remember YOU CAN DO IT!

I would tell myself to look closer at the core classes. I would need for my degree and to look further into my degree. As well as to reconsider my degree and what career I want to go into. Apply for more loans and sholarships.

As a highschool student, all I wanted to do is get out! Who cares about what classes I took and what clubs I participated in. I was ready to graduate. The night that I would finally be away from all the kids who gave me a hard time in school. As I look back, I should have listened to people who told me to take the time and enjoy highschool. This advice would have helped me in highschool. "You are there to better yourself, not to impress someone. "They aren't going to be there for you when times are hard. Do this for you and enjoy what you do. Be postive and think postive." If I had a chance to go back, I would take a variety of classes instead of taking the easy way out. Yes, I did take advance classes, but classes like computer science or interior design so I could get a feel of other fields. If I did that, I think I would have had a clear path when deciding on a major. But, we all learn from our mistakes. I can't change the past, but I can change the future.

If I were to go back in time and talk yo myself I would tell my self to study more. Because my high school didn't really prepare me for college so I harly cracked a book in high school. My first semester in college was definately an eye opener.

My advice would be to always be positive. The application process was a time where I would stress, be cranky, and not fully enjoy my senior year of high school, but looking back now the added pressure was not needed. I wish I would have enjoyed life more during that time because before I knew it I was packing my bags for college and wishing I would have spent more time with my family, saw my best friend one last time, attended the last basketball game of my senior year and so on. Life moves so fast and experiences fly by that there is no time to worry about stuff out of my control. A friend of mine quotes, "Worrying is like a rocking chair...it gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere." I would tell myself to get out of that chair and run as fast as I could. I would constantly remind my high school self that things don't always go according to plan, but it does not mean what's coming next is not the right thing just a different path/ plan. My future is in my hands, but a mystery even to myself!

If I were able to talk to myself and give myself advice, I would tell myself to stay in class and that even though school isnt your thing, college is something that will help you get better job opportunites. Staying in school will pay off in the long run. Don't let anyone bring you down or talk down on you, whatever you do is ypur decision, but choose wisely

If I could go back and talk to my self I would most likely tell myself not to worry because college will be the fine. I would tell myself not to worry about the transition from high school to college because it is not as drastic of a change as everyone made it sound like. If i could go back and talk to my self I would tell myself to do more scholarships and not wait till the end to do them. I would tell myself to take care of them early and as soon as possible because every dollar helps. The final thing that I would have to tell myself is to enjoy your last year of high school because once its done you can never go back. To just do everything you ever wanted to do and to make the most of it. I would tell myself that it is okay to step outside my comfort area because when you do you will find your true self.

My first peice of advise would be to not procrastinate. I've learned now, that waiting til the last minute to get things done is not the way to go. When you have time to get thigns done or study, use it. Don't waste the time, it doesn't come back. The second would be to really listen to others and what they are going to school for. I've changed my mind numerous times and I love hearing what others are going to school for to see if it might be something I would be interested in.