City College of San Francisco Top Questions

If i could go back talk to myself as a high school student i would tell myself to focus on getting my grades up. why? because it is very hard when you have a low -income and your g.p.a is not as high as it could be. not having the best g.p.a and trying to attend college causes more stress in college life, you have to get loans and finacial aid which sometimes wont be enough to completly pay for college . having better grades and a higher g.p.a means it will be alot easier and faster to get through college becuase you gain more knowlged and you place into higher classes.

Going to a high school labeled as an alternative high school, Lowell will prepare you for college. It doesn't matter where you end up going, just knowing that all the sleepless nights and outbursts of stress and anxiety will payoff. College will not be as difficult as high school, it will be a little easier once you make the transition. You've already experience picking classes for yourself, now it's your turn to do the and same, hope for the best but also expect for the worst. Don't worry about other people in your classes, your goal is to make it out of college and go onto a great graduate school. College is just one step toward a career choice and whatever you decide, just know that all the work you've done, is worth it.

The advice i would give myself would be to not let anything disctract me when it comes to getting my work done. Also, in order to succeed in college be prepared to be challenged and have a lot of homework that will have me work hard and earn the grade that i deserved. The last advice that i would give myself would be prepared to work as hard as i can and be able to succeed for a better future.

I would tell myself that no matter what, I need to keep my nose in the books, always go to class, study as much as possible and always keep my grades up because a good grade point average makes a huge difference in how well you do and what scholarships are available. I would also tell myself that the perfect major for me is psychology so that I wouldn't spend too much time figuring it out. Since one of my worries was if the major would allow me a job that would make a good deal of money, I would let myself know that my major has many job opportunities that will allow me to earn an ample amount of money. Lastly, I would advise myself to stay in university and not leave under any circumstances because no matter what is promised, no other form of education, especially vocational programs, will give the opportunities and education that a formal university education can.

Given the chance to go back in time and give myself advice on how college life is, I would tell myself first and foremost that I must stay positive and committed. In the beginning many who attend a community college are prone to feel negative about their decision in attending a 2-year college. I'd let myself know that the decision that I made in attending a 2-year college would be the wisest decision I could have made. I'd let myself know that I'd be susceptible to feeling that I have failed, but that I must keep a positive outlook in order to achieve what it is I will achieve in the future. Moreover, I'd let myself know that I must stay committed toward my dream of being able to graduate from the universtiy of my choice. That I must stay committed not only for myself but also for my family. I would tell myself that school and education itself is the most important gift in ones life. Education is something that I will always be surrounded by and will strive towards in order to better my lifestyle and to succeed and live my dream.

I would advise myself to research more on colleges and requirements for the medical career. Future Self: Hey? How are you? Past Self: Im good. How you doing? FS: Im ok, What are you reading? Looks interesting. PS: Oh, im reading "Letters from a little girl addict" by Rae Shaun Stewart. FS: Kinda reminds me of my life in some ways! PS: How is your life like this book? FS: in the sense of trying to find my way through life with education. PS: I want to be a doctor some day FS: Well if you put your mind to it you can be anything you want! PS: Where do I start? FS: Ask the librarian PS: Ok so what is it that I need to know? FS: Find out what college is best for you. (as I look back at myself, Irealize that I am looking up at my future and wanting more out of life) PS: Im going to make sure I do it right the first time, and hopefully we can be friends and you can be there to see me graduate with me PHD. FS: I will most defininately be there, nothing can stop me!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now I would tell myself that you are a strong women and you can do anything you set your mind to. You have to be successful in order to have anything in this day in age and you cant do that without your education. If you do not do anything else please get your education. You are smart enough and there are many place to turn to to get help with paying school cost. You can do it you can be everything you want to be.

If I could speak to my former self I would give myself the most important advice that I came up with after starting college which is, no matter what keep striving until you reach your goal. Life will be difficult, you will work a lot of hours and study really late into the night. You will be poor and have to budget a lot. You will have very little free time but in the end it will be rewarding to know that you have made something of yourself. That even when it feels that quitting would make your life easier an education is the key to having the future that you want. Study hard, makes friends, work hard and never forget that the only one who is in charge of your future is you.

I would tell myself that college is hard, so don't slack off now. Senior year will prepared you for college. It teachs you that even though you have freedom, you need to be responsible for your actions. So do your homework and always remember that you won't get what you truly want if you take the easy way out.

I would take my seniour year in high school as a prepartory stage for my college year, that way i would keep my grades as high as i could and start looking into colleges that would interest my feild of study. After i get an idea of what college suits my feild of study i would familiar myself with all that the school has to offer and what i must do to get all my financial assistence. Financial needs seems to be what's stopping students from accomplishing their goals, so therefore; i would make sure that i will completly get coverage by applying for grants and scholoarships. Tackling all the sources that are out there as well as applying for it and getting accepting for it takes time, which is why i would advice myself to do it ahead of time. America has a lot of oppourtunities for students that are trying to accomplition something and be successful so its important to do things ahead of time. Lastly, a lot of times we are not sure about the financial opportunties that are out there for students, so its best to contact an advisor from that school for some help.