Los Medanos College Top Questions

In retrospect, if I were able to go back in time and counsel myself on college life and the transition process to becoming a college student, I would apprise myself on the importance of listening to one's heart and following your dreams. The selection of an academic major is a process which should completed wholeheartedly and not in haste, nor to the tune of the interest of anyone other than yourself. This decision will likely determine which career field one will enter, and true success is determined by the level of content one experiences when getting up each morning to start your workday, not by monetary gain. Furthermore, it is human nature to be apprehensive about transitions. However, change brings life experiences and is essential to growth as a human being. The state of being comfortable can prevent one to seek change and deprive you of many life experiences. Comfort should be sought in religious, social and recreational activities of interest and will likely lead to meeting others with similar values and passions. At the end of the day, we are all human and share many of the same feelings and experiences.

If I could go back in time to senior year, I'd tell myself to stay focused. I had the idea in my head that since I was going to a community college before transferring, I could slack off and pretty much do whatever I wanted. I stopped trying mid-way through the first semester. I'd just like to tell myself that everything does matter. Though those grades won't be shown to a University once I make the step to transfer, they did matter once I got to my Community College and had to take placement tests. Those grades were also a source of pride once I got to LMC: I wasn't a failure, I chose to start at a Community College until I figured out what I really wanted to do. Though homework wasn't something that I wanted to spend my Friday nights doing, it could've really helped keep my head above everything and my drive into College.

If I could go back I would tell myself that grades do matter. I would tell myself that I am no less than anyone else and just like they deserve to go to college so do I. I would say to myself that I shouldnt let teachers discourage me or tell me Im not fit for college. I would tell myself to shoot for the stars. I would also tell myself to put my best foot forward, study hard and the SAT's are no joke!

If I went back in time and talked to myself as a high school senior knowing all the information that I know today. I would tell myself that I should take advantage of all the scholarships that I can apply for because they are a lot of help when it comes to paying off expensives for school. I woulld also tell myself to make sure that i am looking into what classes that I need to take and talk to a couselour because they are very helpful and can answer many questions that we may need some help on. Another set of advice that i would have give myself is to be a part of groups, activities, and community service it is a good way to be recognized.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now as a college student, I would tell myself to really look at the college that I planned on attending. Really understand the services being offered and the major people on campus that I could be to approach if I had a issue. I would also say develop a connection with these people, so they know who you are and are able to help you once you get into some form of academic, finanical touble. Another thing I would tell myself is to go looking for scholarships, while I had a chance in high school to get them because that is the place where you can get alot of scholarships to help make your first year easier by focuing more on education and less on how I was going to try to pay for the classes to take at the college. Anothing thing I would tell myself is to develop better study habits before coming to college instead of trying to create them while in college having massive assignments with different dealines. These are important for a college student.

I would not have changed anything because knowing what I know is that you cannot go through college like the speed of lighting and thinking that you can gain knowledge which can be past on or even enjoy the college experiences.

I would have studied more so when I got to high school It wouldn't be so hard for me.

If I could go back to when I was in high school I would remind myself how important it is to stay focused in school. I would tell myself to make sure to see a counselor several times to ensure that I am taking the right classes and not taking too much of a full load. I would encourage myself to study with other students and lean on them for support. But most of all, I would tell myself to just keep pressing through and keep my head up because it will all be worth it in the long run and to set small goals in order to reach the larger ones. I would also say to put myself first and not let anyone get in the way of my dreams.

I would tell myself to take every class more seriously. I would say that it is important to try to absorb as much as possible because in the end if I don't I am going to have to relearn it. I would also encourage myself to ask more questions.

I would let myself know to be sure of what major I want to be in and look at all the consequences around that major and the time frame. I would give myself a heads up on the different school who have the program of interest and to know exactlly know where I want to be at. Picka school in a state that I kow I want to live in.