Houston Community College Top Questions

It's almost that time where you will start to think, "ok well school's almost over!! LET'S GO SUMMER TIME!!". But before you start planning out the upcoming summer events there's something more important that needs to be done before anything else. College! I know for a fact that it may sound so difficult or maybe you get the butterflies in your stomach, kind of like when you took your exit level exams! But it's ok because right now i'm here to tell you that there isn't anything difficult about college that you can't accomplish if you don't try! It's all basically up to you to choose your path. It may sound funny right now, in the end it's the truth. I'm gonna give it to you straight and simple. It's all weather you wan't to struggle in life and live the rest of it trying to just "pay bills" OR you can choose to follow a desire, a DREAM , a goal and who know's it might just be one of those dreams that makes alot of money! I made my choice and I love it!

I would tell myself to stay focus and really work hard to save up money for college because it is extremely expenise! Your parents are going to help you out at all so do your best!

I would tell myself to not quit, no matter what obstacles may get in our way. Dont wait ten years like I did now to try and go to college. Plan, plot, and strategize your every move so that you can stay ahead of the game. Dont get pregnant, stay focused and be all you can be. There are a lot of programs out here that will help you pay for college if your not from a financially stable family . Grants, loans and schlorships are out there to help you so utilize them.

I would tell myself to not slack off. As a high school senior, I suffered from what is known as "senioritis". When I was in high school, I took college dual-credit classes, however due to my slacking off and lazy attitude I didn't do so well and now I'm paying the price. I would tell my past self to be more hard working. The transition from high school was not hard, I would tell him to prepare himself for a slightly more rigorous work and ready to have much more fun. That college life is fun and you feel free, however you must also be responsible for your own actions and must incorporate school work with life. That making friends and being social is a incredible experience. Not to be scared and worried about college, because college has made me much more animated and I'm sure it will for him too.

I would tell myself to stay focused on making the best grades and continue to learn as much as I can about as many things as I can each day. Life will be a journey. As a member of God's family I should live my life in a way that He is seen in me daily by others that I encounter. I must help others that are in need. I must live with a servant's heart. My purpose is to live to glorify God.

I would tell myself to stay focused on my future. What is going on right now isn't nearly as important as the path of my education. Even though college will be something new or a little scary at first you have to continue toward your career goals. If you continue your education then everything that seems so difficult while you are doing so will fade in to the background as stepping stones toward a better life. Make your choices carefully; visualize their effects on your future. Never depart from your academic paths unless it is a genuine change made with no other outside influences. Every grade counts! Every class is important so excel every chance you get. Grades show your cumulative effort and perseverance. You are an achiever. Never forget who you are and you will be successful.

If I could go back to my senior year and talk to my self about college life I would definitely tell myself to focus solely on school because its harder than you think. I would have told myself to stay away from the partying and the boys because they will make you get off track. I wouldn't believed myself if I said I was going to get pregnant my freshman year and college but if I would've known that then I would have definitely focused more on school. I also would have told myself about the freshman 15 because gaining wait so fast was so wierd. I should've stayed away from the cheese burgers and the pizza. But now I know what to expect and now I have no chioce but to focus on school so that I can achieve not only for myself but for my beautiful daughter.

My advice to college bound high sdhool seniors would be to stay at home and continue to live with your parents for at least 1-2 more years while taking many of the entry level college courses. I would suggest that a student should complete all of the "core" classes and possibly complete an Associate Degree program prior to moving on to a large four years college for a Bachelors degree. There are many reasons for this advice. First of all college life is expensive. Even when living in a dorm you have boarding expenses, additional computer/communication expenses like internet access and telephone lines. Secondly, it is very difficult to have a good paying job and stay focused on success in the classroom concurrently. Third is the fact that change is stressful and going away to college is stressful. I would suggest staying at home if possible and get accustomed to college life without the trials and tribulations of being in a new city with strangers and new distractions. I have been told at Freshman orientations that as many as 61{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of Freshman do not make it to the Sophomore year. I believe it is for the reasons mentioned.

High School was all fun and games for me, but I manage to get my work done, be a ?B? student in all my AP classes, and be in the student body in some school clubs. If I could go back to myself back then, I would tell myself to work harder, focus on my studies more and learn time management. There were nights at home that I would just be glued to my computer screen and get nothing done or actually studying, but falling asleep with the textbook. Also there were those countless hours of lack of sleep. Although I took AP classes, I only did that so that I can get the AP credit, but I pass none of those exams. I had the opportunity to, but I let it slip by having fun at school and being lazy. It?s a disappointment to see myself retake all these classes again, wasting money that I could have saved for my education and possibly even get eight hours of sleep some nights. But, I must learn from my mistakes and continue on.

When I was in high school i wasn't focused like I should. I made decent grades but I knew my capability of bieng a honor student. Going to college was an eye opening experience. It showed me the true value of getting an eduacation and learning responsibility. Making this transition I wish I was a little more prepared for the college life. Being in college help me in so many ways. It gave me a drive to further my education and pursue my dreams to becoming an Architect. I know the road ahead is challenging but with my faith I know anything is possible. Thinking back when I was in high school, I thought college would be nothing but a big party. This transition showed me everything what my parents and counselors were trying to tell me. At this point I'm glad I recognize life now instead of later. This would be the advice I give myself and other high school seniors.