Illinois Valley Community College Top Questions

When i was a high school senior, all I wanted to do was go to a 4 year university and get out of my town. I was accepted to the college of my choosing, however my parents told me i was not able to go, that I needed to try the 2 year community college first. If I could go back to this time , I would change the way I reacted to this. Going to a 2 year college first was the best thing I could have done for myself. Being from a small town, the transition to a 4 year university would have been far too much for me to handle. I am so glad that i chose this route, as opposed to the 4 year university. After 2 years in a much smaller scale college, I feel that I am as ready as I will ever be for a university.

I would tell myself that there are going to be classes I won't like, but I'm paying for them, so I should stick it out and do the best I can. Also go to class everyday and teachers are more likely to help you out when you are having trouble. Lastly, I would tell myself to study hard for all my tests, because they count for a hefty part of my grades.

My advice to myself would be to stay organized, don't put projects off until close to the due date and car pool as much as possible in order to save money. Also, it would be a good idea to make friends with people in all your classes, otherwise when you miss class you have no idea what went on that day.