Hillsborough Community College Top Questions

Keep doing what you're doing. Keep striving to be the best at all you do. Dont let anyone around you tell you that you're not capable of getting and staying on the right track. Try your best to stay focused at all times and don't pay any attention to the distractions life is going to throw at you. Keep ypour friends and family close to you because they will be the ones to love, support and motivate you. When life knocks you down, they will be the people to come by your side, dust you off, and encourage you when you can't do that for yourself.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice to prepare for college, I would definitely tell myself to LEARN HOW TO STUDY PROPERLY. It is a big wake up call for new college student to walk in their first year because you don't realize how huge the difference is compared to high school until you're there. The classes are no joke. If you don't pass, it doesn't matter. You're going to pay for it whether you get a good grade or not. I would've paid more attention in high school and tried harder to pass the AP exams. I would've done alot less socializing and alot more busting my bottom to get my work done. I would've done more than just get by with a B in my classes. I would tell myself to have learning as my first priority rather than making friends and having fun; it would've absolutely helped me in the long run.

Susan, I know you're eager to get out there and prove to your family and the world that you will be something, that YOU, the baby of the family, will be the first to go to college, and that's great! There are so many things that you will see and experience that you may not be ready for, but I have no doubt you will handle yourself with the utmost grace and dignity. The one bit of advice/precaution that I can give you now, that maybe you just need to hear someone validate for you is this- go to school for what you want- not for what anyone else thinks your smart enough for, or good at. Follow that feeling that you have gnawing on the bottom of your heart. Follow YOUR dreams, not anyone elses. You're a talented, intelligent young lady and you know that whatever you do, you will be successful. You'll find your way back to your true dreams and your adventures will be many, it's up to you now, on when and how your journey begins. But save valuable time now and follow your own path and no one elses.

If I could go back in time and talk to myseif as a senior, after experiencing the "college life", I would go way back to first semester and tell myself that I need to make sure I have a to do list for college. The things that would be included on that list would be, applying to many community colleges or universities to view my options, making sure I take the CPT and I am satisfy with my scores and that I sign up for my classes and apply for financial aid (scholarships). I would also say to myself that I need to take those big test, ACT and SAT. I would also tell myself to change some of my classes to more challenging classes like advance placement, honors. I would tell myself to stay focused and to try to do the best I could to get all A's. I would also tell myself to get involved into more extra curricular activities, that could be a big help in the future. The most impotant thing I would tell myself is not to be nervous, that gets to many people and you want to start your fresman year off right!

I would go back and tell my high school senior self to jump in there and participate in those activities that are present in the honors institue. In addition I would tell my self to STOP procrastinating, because even though the work gets done it does not get done to your fullest potential.

Pushing myself back in time as if I stepped into a time machine two previous years will set me back in the year 2008. I am a senior at Land O Lakes High school in Florida and I am preparing myself for a two year college in Tampa and then transferring to a four year for psychology. There are so many heads up and precautions I could have taken in this great chapter and transition in life. Putting myself back into senior year I would provide significant advice to myself, preaching the ropes of school life. It would be a great idea to take pre-college courses or evening summer classes. Just because you?re senior and so close to graduation please do not slack nor get senioritis, push through hard academically. Yes colleges do pay attention to your senior year and your g-pa could be easily affected due to be carelessness! Lastly, make sure you get a great feel for your new school! Attend all informational meetings and campus tours, and even freshman clubs where you can meet others and be active.

You must make and follow your plan and don't allow anyone influence you. Attending College and Universities are unforgettable experiences for every student in which you can have fun while being responsible at the same time. My best recommendation will be to always keep your priorities in mind and to find the balance between your academics, work and social life and I am certain that you will be successful. Good luck and go get it done!!!!!

If given the opportunity to go back in time and advise myself as a high school senior i woud stress the importance of applying for scholarship money. Education is very important, however not free. The money is there but you have to search for it. Waiting til already having started college is not the time to start the search. Senior year is the perfect time. When you have a little less of a work load and a little more freedom. In addition i would mention the importance of registering each semester as early as possible. You are then given an opportunity to create a schedule that best works for you and in harmony with any other obligations you may have.

I would tell myself to pay attention. In high school, low attendance is a slap in the wrist. In college, missing more than 2 days could mean failing. I would tell myself to always do my homework, and never slack off. I just barely made the grades I needed to get where I am but I could have done so much better if I had only pushed myself. I would tell myself to search for more scholarships and to always do well in my job. More freedom means more responsibility. I would have been more prepared for the transition from high school to college if I had only stayed focused. This scholarship would help me greatly. I'm currently paying for school with a low interest loan. I work at Game Stop and pay for all of my other expenses with my paycheck. With this scholarship, I would be able to pay for school and books combined for a full school year without a loan.

If I was able to go back in time and speak to high school senior self there are many things I would say. I would tell myself that AP classes are helpful in preparing for college because they are more of a challenge. I would also tell myself that good sleeping and eating habits make for better test grades and studying is more important than going out with friends. Most importantly I would tell my younger self to relax and take a breather because stress is the enemy. Moving out onto my own and starting life as an independent adult was one of the hardest things to do. In moving you have to leave your family behind and stand on your own two feet. Whether its moving to a dorm or into an apartment off campus the transition is hard but well worth it. I would tell myself to be prepared to feel home sick but remember that your family will always be there for you whether you are a few feet away in the other room or thousands of miles away on the other side of the country. Your family will be with you and you will be thankful.