Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to make the best grades possible while you have the chance. I would also tell myself to get ready to have a very enjoyable education experience, because college is great. College is much more interesting and laid back. There are also many interesting students and professors to meet. I would tell myself that the transition from high school to college is very smooth. I would assure myself not to worry or be nervous because college will be one of the greatest experieces of my life.

I would have to advise myself not to worry. The particular community college I am attending is close enough to home to not greatly change my lifestyle. As far as the work in the different classes is concerned, I would tell myself to continue studying as long as it takes to learn the material, because there are fewer tests to determine the final grades. 'Talk to people,' I would say to myself. It's important to build close relationships with those in the same classes. They'll probably be the ones on whom to depend when classwork and lectures don't seem to make sense. Finally, I would tell myself to have fun. Conservative fun, of course. College isn't a big scary place to be feared, but a place where you learn what you want and participate in school activities that you find enjoyable.

If I could go back in time, I would definitely tell myself that it's good to be relaxed but not too relaxed. Definitely make sure to be on track and don't slack off because the years in college seem to go faster than the years in high school and every day is one step closer to being out in the real world. Also, another big advice I'd have to press on is to be CAREFUL with spending money. Looking on the outside, spending money doesn't seem to be a bad thing but as a college student, that money goes quick.

Well personaly speaking I would tell myself to get tested for the ADD disorder and not attend college till I was on medication. The transition is not difficult when you can focus on what you are trying to study. I would also tell myself that I should stay home and take my basics before trying to go off to school.

I would tell myself to take more classes relating to my major and also not let myself get frustrated at the little things that would cause me to get distracted from the overall outcome of school.

At first I didn't want to attend a community college. I thought it would make me look stupid as opposed to a 4 year university. I was wrong. I came here only to play a sport and I am glad I did! I made so many new friends and I feel like i am really apart of this school. I am only an hour away from my house, so iif I feel like I need to, I can drive home. School is so much cheaper here and with all the scholarships they offer, it is practically free! That is the best part! There are many clubs and activities, so there is always something going on. I love that I can participate especially when I don't feel like doing homework. The teachers here help you more than they would at a 4 year, but it's a good transition so you can experience the college classroom. It does take some dedication though, because they won't baby you and remind you everyday that something is due. I feel, though, that after I graduate, I will be ready for the big 4 year university and what it has to offer.