Hillsborough Community College Top Questions

There is so much I have gotten out of this school and though I had my hard times, I can honestly say it has taught me a great amount of things and it was indeed worth it. HCC has taught me to see things from not my own eyes but through the eyes of others, and if I’m willing, I can learn from my peers. It has also taught me how to be patient, wise, and determined. Things will not always go my way and when that does happen I can either do one of a few things; complain, blame others and then give up or stop and think, allow it to be a lesson for me, and mature from it. The greatest thing that I learned from HCC is how to be a true leader. I can abuse the role of a leader by leading people astray, or I can honor that leadership role and be an influence to others. Now as I go on with my journey in life, wherever I go, I can always look back on these precious things I’ve learn and teach them to another as I continue to apply them to myself.

I have learned so many things in college that are unlearnable in high school. Before college, I never really had to study because it was so easy. Now, considering i am the person paying for it, I am much more involved with how i spend my "school time". I believe that more students should have to make the best out of their habits before going to school so they actually learn more. It really would help out everyone.

So far out of my college career i have learned that the transaction is really up to you. You, yourself, really has to be the one that wants to go, no one can force you now. Once you are honest with yourself and see that college is a help to you the desire to learn is that much more intense. I believe the best way to start college is with classes you have a true interest in, nothing to hard yet nothing that will put you to sleep. if you like your classes and teachers the whole transition is that much more easier, but that is not a promise. Most teachers will use a syllabus; it tells you when and what is due this wil prepare you for what is to come. use this to your advantage, it saves you time and let's you get ahead while staying prepared. College alone says so many things about a person. In most cases you will sometimes end up with a better paying job. What ever you reason for going to college is just know that you have to be in it for your self, otherwise your just wasting time and money.

My College experience has been nothing but life changing. Several years ago I was injured at work and as a result, I suffered from depression, I was homeless, and I felt like the world was fall on top of me. A chance meeting with an Angel of a Doctor convinced me to go to college. I am without a doubt very grateful for her encouragement, and I owe my success to her, my family, and friends that prayed and supported me through very hard times. I still continue to live with some health challenges but college has allowed me to hope and offer others encourage, counsel, my time with a very willing heart to anyone who needs the kind of encouragement I needed. College has been the place where I have found the will to live and change other people who may have stumbbled on hard times like I did. Through God's grace, lots of help, prayers, and a lot of support, I have managed to maintain excellent grades for which I am proud. College has given me self worth and I am certain if many more people tried it, they would be happy they did.

It let me see the world in a whole new chapter. I realize now that i shouldn't take things for granted because that one precious thing could be gone anyday and there will be no way for me to redo it. Also, college is a huge challenge for me because i really didn't take highschool too serious and i really regreted it. College has taught me many new things and i really enjoy going, because its relaxing and its really laid back, not like a repeat of everyday like highschool.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would most definitely tell myself to attend Hillsborough Community College Honors Program. Going to HCC Honors has given me the opportunity to have a smoother transition from high school life to college life. The small classes have allowed me to get to know my peers and professors more. I would also tell myself not to slack off in my first semester so that I can ensure I recieve the best education possible.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell my self not to take the small things for granted. When you get to college, your life will be overwhelmed with homework, but mainly work. Dont quit your job until you find a new one, because you will have to pay a lot to stay where you are. When you are busy working for 30 hours a week and going to school with 15 credits, you dont notice how nice the weather is, or how much time you used to spend with your friends but cant anymore. The time you have now is going to be the easiest time in your life. Dont take anything for granted. Oh, and thank your parents, they do a whole lot more than you give them credit for.

As a high school senior i was into extracurricular activities, hanging out, and dressing to impress everyday of school. Although i may have been informed that life was not a fashion show, i always reassured myself it were. If i was able to go back in time to my senior year at Wharton High School, i would inform myself that life is not about looking pretty, the latest fad, or the hot new guy who just moved in from another town. Instead, i would advise myself that studying is the key to success. I would reassure myself why I was in school to begin with, which is to learn. In time, i became so used to cramming everything that i learned that it had became a habit. I would advise myself to actually learn the material that i had studied, because more than likely I would see it again. Instead of having to re-learn everything i knew, it would be more like a review of prior studies. Last, but certainly not least I would inform myself that their will always be obstacles in life but when life gives you lemons make lemonade.

I would tell myself that I need to sit down and decide which career I would really enjoy for the rest of my life. I would also tell myself to not be influenced on my parents opinions to my career choice. Life is all about being happy, so choose something that will satisfy you.

Take every opportinuties that comes your way, keep your grades up, involve in everything that you could, community service, help others, do the best you can because over achievement can be good sometimes.