Reedley College Top Questions

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would tell myself to stop caring about what other people think about me and to do what makes me happy. The truth is other people are too worried about themselves to worry about you. As a result of this I would have had a bigger social net to network with and would have met the people who would not only encourage me to go to college but help me make it a reality. That and start looking for scholarships. You can never start too early or accumulate too much.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to put forth all of my effort to do well in my courses. High school was a breeze because not much was expected from students. I would tell myself to take full advantage of the resources that were being handed to me on a silver platter, such as the tutorials and BTC sessions that were offered daily. Also, get to know my professors and participate more in class. Getting to know my professors better would have allowed me to be confident in asking questions in order to know exactly what they wanted when it came to assignments and essays. College has so many opporunities to join extracurricular activities that enable students to meet others and develop lasting relationships with those that are in the same field of interest. I would tell myself to get involved and meet new people because there is always something to learn from them and they make good study buddies when class concepts get tough. Overall, I would want to go back and tell myself to try harder and get involved.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would tell myself would be that education is the most important thing you need in life. Instead of goin to a private college I wish I could told myself to go to a community college instead, its better in my poimt of view compare to the high paying cost of a private institution. Also, I would of never dropped or taken semesters off college, time is too precious to be wasting it on foolish things that wont get you no where. School comes before anything, and by having a degree many doors open. If you are goin to start something don't finish it and if you don't know what your real passion is don't stop going to school ask or find out about the many different degrees they are out there. But, either way im proud im back into school and this time I know better and I aint going to let no obsticle how big get in the way of me having a degree and a successful carreer in the next few years.

To make a smooth transition from high school to college I would tell myself to slow down. Do not be in such a rush to go to college and already have a major chosen. Go to college and find yourself. Your away from your Grandparents , your away from any authority ,all your conscious decisions are under your control. Take control of your actions and be able accept the responsibilities that come with being on your own. With that being said do not procrastinate. If there is anything you are unable to understand ask! no-one is going to make you do anything. Under any circumstance do not give up on college! I would tell myself that your going to fail, but to only to make this failure fuel to your fire to keep thriving and looking for more resources to help you overcome the challenges you face. I would tell myself to get in the habit of being on time to class and to make sure your sitting in the front row. Exceed the teachers expectations, so that you can earn the A you rightfully deserve. Go above and beyond by taking your time and doing things the right way.

Don't think that your just not smart enough for school and continue straight to college. Being a latina raised by Mexico born parents doesn't mean there isn't financial assistance for you. Life only takes you as far as your knoweledge goes. Knowelege truely is the key to success and happiness. You can't make a life out of minimum wage with the dreams of becoming a mother of 5. A big family is and always has been a goal of yours, and in order to own a home big enough to fit your family, and wealthy enough to feed them all, you must get a career and hold it. Community colleges are not to be ashamed of and they are especially not a waste of time...You can get a great career from one and you can come out with a degree to support your big family and big home dream. But don't stop there. continue dreaming, get your BS and then your Master's and if God allows you get your NP and help those in need in your community. Give back. You have all the time in the world, you just need the will.

Now that i have college experience i really see what it feels like to really have to work hard. I see that making a career out of myself is going to take a lot of work and it made me realize that am ready to put in all my time and effort into it. It also gave me alot of encouragement to work hard and make something of myself because all i want to do is make my parents proud and to one day be able to provide for them as they did for me all my life. I see life as more valueable and important because i want to be known as somebody who went to school, worked hard , and never gave up. College made me see that the only way i will ever become somebody important is if i start now by going to school, study alot,and move toward my goal in life. College isn't about partying with your friends and making bad choices it's all about STUDY STUDY STUDY. I focus on my goal and strive to achieve . All am looking forward to is the day my parents say there proud of me.

I would remind myself to not indulge in the temptations of senior year. In Reedley High School, I saw my senior year as an end to a chapter of my pursuit of education. I should have never viewed it as that. As mcuh as I reassured myself, high school is nothing compared to the real world. If I could go back in time, I would force myself to maintain exeptional grades and not to let them down. but if i could tell myself anything, it would be to not get catch "senior-itis." The ditching, the parties, and all of the sociallizing that presents temptations to many seniors is foolish. I had to learn it the hard way that all of these things were shallow and they kept me from seeing the deeper purpose of senior year. i would tell myself to end my high school year presenting my best side. possible

I would tell myself not to rule out a four year university, and work really hard to research schools and find scholarships. I would also tell myself to lighten up socially. Lastly, I would tell myself to sell all of my real estate holdings before the fall.

Take advantage of all the knowledge possible. Do you very best on the ACT , attend practice camps and don't cut any corners trying to grow up fast and support yourself. Go to college, get the four year degree and most of all do something you love and are good at.

If I could go back in time and be able to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to take the scholarship opportunity seriously. Even though all my fees I am facing are minimal compared to Uuniversity fees, it is very difficult paying for them all on my own. Also, I would say that the community college lifestyle isn't for me. My life right now is too similar to one of a high school student; go to school, come home do homework, have dinner, go to bed. If I had filled out scholarships and applied for Cal grants then I would have been enrolled in my dream college, UC Berkley.