California State University-San Bernardino Top Questions

You should research options available to you before making a major choice. Don't be so shy about asking questions. And find the right people to ask, not those who have never been to college! That doesn't make any sense! Discover who you are and stick to your values and morals. Don't let a significant other sway you....ever! Your life is your life, and you need to make the choices that are best for you, and if that means leaving others behind, then that's what you need to do. College is not as hard as you think it is, and you should plan on going straight to a 4-year school instead of a community college, it will cut down on how mant classes you're going to have to take in the long run. And always remember that whatever problems you run in to, someone else has been in that same situation, don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

If I could go back in time I would do exactly what I did. I worked hard to get into college with a very high GPA. I would find time to volunteer and be actively involed in my community. I would follow my dream and don't let anyone tell me that I am not good enough and that I will never make it. I would not waste my time taking classes that I do not need for my major . I would explore all the possible ways of finding funds to pay my tuition. Getting informed and trusted advice is a key to success when transfering to college and in any life transition. I would definetly take the time to fill up my scholarship applications. I trully belive that dedication and not giving up is an answer to getting college diploma.

The advice I would give myself is to leave for school right after college. I would tell myself to skip the 2 years at a community college because even though it is cheaper, I feel like I missed out on the "typical" college experience, and that is something I will never get back. I would also tell myself to be more confident and sure of myself, because I really struggled through high school and once high school was over, it would get better. I feel that my lack of confidence in myself through high school was the main factor for staying in my hometown and going to my 2 year community college and that if I left right away, my life would be different.

I would give myself the advice to take summer classes to get some of my pre-requisites and GE's out of the way and so I know what some college courses may demand. Also before entering college I would say "don't be afraid to become involved! It's so rewarding!"

If I could go back time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to study more and use my time more wisely. The extra few points from assignments, the extra five points on test could have really made a bigger difference to my education. In my first couple weeks in college I realized that every little detail counts. I would also advise myself to push myself harder in my classes because when I transitioned into college, my classes went by at a much faster pace. It's still taking time to get used to it but I'm hanging in there and getting the hang of it. The final thing I would adivise myself to do, would be to take advance placement classes. This kind of falls into the category of pushing myself harder but taking those classes would have given me college credits, and right now they would really have came in handy since it is pretty tough to take many classes in short period of time and to pay for those.

Not to stress out so much about not being able to pass the classes or doing the work in the classes. The work load is not as much as you think it is. Just pay attention in all your classes and do all the work. It will all be easy if you do that. And if you get stuck or don't understand something, don't be afraid to speak up to a teacher or to an advisor. Stop being shy.

College life is a whole new world. In high school there were little secrets to pass by with decent grades and even though you had 'senioritis' you were still able to get through with a B or higher in each class. You had people there to help you with your every need. But, college is different. You don't always have the ability to speak with your professor, one-on-one. Time is of the essence and procrastination isn't quite an option. The transition is difficult when you're used to 'getting by'. Your education is based on quality of absorbance and I would say that is the most important advice to give my past senior self along with present seniors. Do the work in high school. Make the transition to harder classes and work easier on yourself and pay attention to the material being taught to you. That work definitely pays off.

The most important advice I would give would be to take my homework seriously. In highschool it was fairly easy to still get good grades without completing all of your homework. Also, i Wish that someone would have taught me more study habits. In highschool you could easily fly by without studying becauses the tests were so simple. Now that I have taken college courses I understand how much studying really helps. In college your grades are determined mostly based off tests where in highschool you could fail tests and do tons of extra credit and still earn an A.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would simply encourage myself to never give up. I would try to make myself realize that college is a big step in life, it's the road to success. Studying should be a priority in college, balancing things is an essential thing in order to get through college. And last but not least, I would tell myself to pray and trust in God, because I know that the plans he was for me are perfect. Patience will get me through the hard process of starting college, not only will I be growing as an adult, but as a person as well.

Kristen, Don't mess around! You were prepared for this 2 years ago, and somehow fell off the wagon. Jump on and hang in there, because you CAN do this! Reach towards your dream and don't let anything hold you back. Get a job and save up for it, pay as you go along. Don't take any loans. Stay debt free. You can do this. Have faith in yourself and let the others keep their doubts. You WILL prove them wrong. Sincerly, YOU!