Frederick Community College Top Questions

I would tell myself to make more friends, and find more people going to FCC! The college life is amazing, and way better than high school, but it is by no means easier. I would tell myself to be smarter with my money, and to avoid the people who cost me the most. And the best advice I could give myself is that I need to stop worrying about what others think of you. You need to stop worrying about what everyone thinks of you. In life, you can't be everyone's friend. Life is short to be focusing on what everyone thinks. Be who you want to be, and people will love you for that. When I finally realized that, I made new friends, who helped me through my first semester. We all have eachother's back, and we refuse to let eachother fail.

Don't feel like you have to know your exact career path. Don't just settle on something that sounds good. Don't base what you want to do on money. Get to know what you truely enjoy learning about, that will lead you to the right major and career path.

If I could go back and tell my high school senior self what I know now, I would tell myself to stop and smell the roses. I spent my high school years fixating on the future and always worrying about what was next on my agenda. While working hard to achieve certain goals, it is important to still use the time be happy because time isn't something someone can earn back. This passed October, I lost a really close friend of mine who was also attending FCC. This really opened my eyes to how fast someone's life can be taken away and to the importance to how we spend our precious time. I learned to be thankful for every second and I knew I wanted to make a point to appreciate life to the great extent to which my friend had. Therefore, this unfortunate event has made me into a wiser individual and I am whilling to share that lesson with anyone in hopes that they never have to learn it the way I did.

I would tell myself to spend the majority of my time doing school work. Getting good grades helps students get accepted to college as well as get scholarships. While I had a GPA of 3.75, I wish I would have worked harder to get a 4.0. Senior year is a year of learning and preparing yourself for college. I would work harder and put more time and effort into applying to scholarships.

Dear High School self, I am about to unleash some information to you that you must take seriously as you adjust to your new college life. PLEASE, do not trust anyone with your personal past life. No one at all. Do not hang on to just one person or group of people. Date around. Make as many friends as possible. Join as many clubs as possible, and go to them often! Even if you go alone! Learn to love everyone you meet. Love yourself more. Show your gratitude in every day. Put your all in everything you do. And, most importantly, be happy. Unfortunate events will come along, but keep your strength. You are so strong. You will have a great year and I believe in you. With immense love, You

Don't put your education on hold! If you don't have a "direction" figured out, go to community college and start taking general education courses. Take a career planning course! By the time you hit your second year, you will have an idea of where you want to head in life. If you put off college - you will only struggle longer and may put it off forever. At least get the two-year degree, it will make a difference. Always know you can return at any point to further your education.

I would have acheived more in High School, knowing now.

I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships and saving as much money as possible. I regret spending my money so freely because now my finances are very tight and it is extremely stressful.

Go for gold Nick. Reach as high as you like because with knowledge and education, there is no limits.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life now is that the hard work, time and effort you put into high school will be well worth it. College life is definitely a different experience from high school. What I learned from the college life is that you do have more freedom, which can and cannot be beneficial. The freedom you get allows you to be more independent, and allows you to grow as an individual. Time management is key. You can still go out and have fun and hang out with friends, but know your priorities. Think of your future and where you want to see yourself. So focus on your goal, stay motivated, determined, and do everything to the best of your ability, because in the end it?s up to you. You owe it to yourself to become successful and make the most out of every opportunity that comes your way.