Saddleback College Top Questions

The advice I would give myself and others is to be happy with the decision to go to community college. It opens up more doors and allows you to receive some better hands on experience. Plus, it really helps you figure out what you want to do with your life and what major is the right choice for you.The most important thing is to get involved with the community and the school. It helps keep you on track and helps you meet some great friends. Definitely go to more office hours that the teachers offer if you are struggling. This way the teachers get to know you and you get the most out of every class. Overall, the best advice I could have given myself is to not be disappointed about going to a community college instead of a 4 year university right away. It works out best in the long run and it truly the best choice for your future.

My transition was a little different than most because I was very focused that once I got out of high school, I would finish junior college in two years. Therefore I started taking classes the summer before my senior year in high school and I have been at Saddleback College ever since. As I am about to graduate with my AA spring 2010, I look back wishing I told myself to take more challenging classes in high school to really prepare my self for the amount of time it takes to study and do homework in order to pass college courses. For past advice I would give myself is to always be myself and I will go far with determination and motivation. I have been working full time to pay for school the month I turned 16 and unfortunantly I have not been able to take a break because I have been paying my way through school. The only thing that would make transitioning to 4 year school would be to have a little help and take some of the stress off to focus on doing what I want in my life and that is to help people.