Joliet Junior College Top Questions

If I could go back and tell myself what I know now, I would tell myself that college is not as scary as it sounds. You just need to know how to balance your time. I would also tell myself that no one else knows what they are doing either. I thought everyone had their lives planned out and I was the only one who had no idea what I wanted to do. I would tell myself to go away to school because that is an experience that everyone should have. I love going to a junior college, but I am now realizing that I missed out. I will be graduating from Joliet Junior College this December with an Associate in Applied Science for Culinary Arts, and I have applied to Ohio State University to obtain a Bachelor?s Degree in Science for Nutrition. I feel that I really missed out by not going away. Lastly, I would tell myself that I can do whatever I put my mind to. Self-confidence is essential in the college world. I am happy I found these things out for myself though. College has made me the strong, intelligent person I am today.

I am a student at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, Illinois. When I left high school I did not know what career path to take. Unbeknownst to me entering college would not make that decision easier. I thought that going to junior college was a bad decision and that I had failed. I shortly learned that it was a very intelligent decision giving the situation I was in. I have seen many of my former classmate from high school come home from a 4 year school to attend JJC because they realized they were wasting money on general education If I could go back to high school and talk to myself I would encourage myself to head to junior college. I would tell myself to take some general education classes?, get a feel for college. Two years makes a big difference in where you think your life is headed. Make and informed decision about continuing your education, decide on a major and transfer to four-year university. If you do all of these things you will save yourself at the least 10,000 a year. When you graduate from college you will indeed be thanking yourself.

If i were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing how college life is and how making the transition is, I would tell myself to not give up and stop slacking around. I will tell myself to pay more attention in school. That school is very important and that general education that is tought in high school is necessary to know in order to suceed in a further education. I will tell myself to take more elective classes that focus on the career I want to pursue. I would have in mind that without a college education, I will be nothing in life. In today's society in order to susceed in life, we need a college degree. That is why I want to go to college and have a college degree so that my future could be secure. I believe it is never late to attend college and that is why I am going to Robert Morris University.

If I went back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior I would of done things a lot differently. I would of told myself I should of put a lot more effort into studying then I did because I already was a big struggler when it came to test taking. I probably would of told myself I should of started applying for scholarships when I was a senior even though I didn't go away right away. I know I would of told myself to take everything a lot more serious then I did sometimes because now I take everything extremely serious. I beileve that when your in college it isn't a joke if you want to make something out of your life. Senior year for me was a lot of fun, but I would of told myself to save a lot more money then I did because now I really need it going away to school this summer. Now that i've been in college for two years I see that I have a lot more responsibilities and really focus on school twentyfourseven.

As a high school senior I knew I was going to go to college. I jumped back and forth between majors and I truly never knew what I was going to do with my life. The advice I would give to myself would be to get good grades because people really do get scholarships for their hard work in school. Although I did well in high school, it was only average. I also would have advised myself to do the vocational program through the high school that offered child development. Although I never knew what I wanted to do, having that experience would have looked extremely well on a resume. Unfortunately, I do not go to a university because my family cannot afford it; therefore, I cannot compare myself to a normal college student. However, I would have definitely prepared myself for note- taking because taking notes is not something that is second nature for me. Although, high school is over for me I am hoping to make a difference in the education field, I hope that when my child is a senior in high school they will understand how important college is and will be in their lifetime.

I would say to myself that I should work harder in High school to have more chances at scholarships for college.I felt that high school was a waste of time and realize now that it is not.I should study more,read more,should take alot better notes, asked for help when I really needed it.I shouldn't have worried what others thought about me as long as I was happy with the way I was.I would also tell myself to save every last penny to be ale to afford the college expenses because they really do add up when it comes time to pay them.When applying for scholarships make sure you ask how they work you hear about them and assume it is free money but to make absolute sure and make sure that the scholarships actually go through okay.

The advice I would give myself as a senior would be to not give up or take it easy just because I am a senior. Grades still matter just as much and if I even slack off the least bit it can trully affect my college opportunities. Being a senior and graduating highschool is just another step towards college, it's a time to trully go for what you want to be in life. As a senior I need to focus on my career goals . Although I don't need to make my life career decisions fully, I need to think about my options of going away, staying close, money, dorms. Sometimes it feels like I'm all alone in this process, but talking to someone (a parent, counselor, friend, eg.) can make it less stressful in the decision. There are times when someone close to you won't agree with your decisions. My number one advice to any individual, along with myself, is that I will not let anyone bring me down. I will go out and be who I want to be even if someone doesn't think I can do it. I believe in myself!

I would have applied for a lot more scholarships, knowing that the government grants would run out. I would have found a better job to help save so I could pay for college and not struggle. I would have gone to Joliet instead of UIC which had no Veterinary Technician.

If I could go back in time to when I was a senior, I would tell myself that college and high school are two different steps in life. One comes after another. College is a larger step into the real world. You must be prepared to work long hours and become very dedicated to your education. Future jobs that you apply to will look at your transcripts and see if you qualify. Choose a career that you enjoy. If you choose one based on yearly income, you may not like it forever. College is about learning more about what interests you and working hard for your degree. College is not all about finding friends and parties. College is about getting an education that will help you succeed in the real world. Be prepared to be lost for a few days around campus. Do not just look for classrooms, but look for offices that may help you. Look for financial aid offices, advisors, and other resources that may help you get through. My best advise would be to try your best and get involved with the school. Extracurricular acitivities also look great on your resume. Good luck!!

I would tell myself to try harder and push myself for success by doing sports and joinin clubs. Also i would tell myself to put a little more effort into my senior research paper and really study for exams that i had to take. And by handing in my homework on times and asking teachers for study sessions or for help. Probably should do all the extra credit that was given to me.