San Joaquin Delta College Top Questions

Because I attended Middle College High School on the San Joaquin Delta College campus, I already knew what college was like and had no need to make a transition. During my senior year in high school, I focused on veterinary sciences because that was my interest. However, because of the drop in the economy, no veterinary offices are hiring now that I have received my veterinary assistant certificate; nurses and other medical professions seem to be the only available careers. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to hold off on veterinary science for the time being and concentrate on nursing now. Other than that, I really couldn't tell myself much more.

I know that college is hard than high school i would tell myself try my best and word hard on it.. its take 4 years to finish college its the same amount of year like im in high school.. so i won't give up and works through thos 4 hard years.

If, I would go back in time and I would tell myself to not worry so much about the majors of choice take the courses that i would enjoy the most and have the most fun at it. I would tell myself to learn every available discipline as possible. Also, recommend take educational programs outside the insitution. I would definaetly explore more books on Business Entrprenuer and Investing side to keep myself inform the world economy. I would be more discipline in my habits in the classroom and never miss a class and be involve in class participation. I would definately ask students to be study partners to learn .

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to be ahead of the game all the time because sometimes being ahead causes you to do more work than you need to. I would participate more in extracurricular activities such as sports and academic clubs. I would do more community service and volunteer at hospitals to get more hours on my application. Outside of school, I would do more activites with friends such as going to homecoming games and other school games, participate in functions such as evening rallies, and by dressing up in school colors to show school spirit at any game or rally. Finally, I would tell myself to ease up the load by taking few advanced placement classes and enjoy senior year!

Listen up, Past Self! I don't know if you can fathom this, but your Delta College GPA is more important than you know. In other words, don't skip out on that Art History paper in Ms. Barrows' class that you were practically born to ace! Also, don't make the fatal mistake of confusing Beethoven with Bach in the presence of Dr. Bowen--he WILL fail you, and it WILL set you back quite a bit. It would be wise if you took more time to work on scholarships, and I'm pretty sure that if you tried hard enough, you could handle a part time job. That money you COULD be currently earning and saving is the only thing holding you back at 20 years old. If you were smart, you would take it upon yourself to begin learning German, because if you got that head start, we would be studying the history of visual culture in Berlin right now. Realize that UCSC is where you belong, and don't waste time with other schools. You have lots to do, so get crackin'! Oh, and one more thing: LOSE THAT BALL AND CHAIN BOYFRIEND OF YOURS!

I waited until I was 27 to go to College. Admittedly, my reluctance to go to college had a lot to do with the social anxiety that I experienced in high school and my inability to work within a highly structured environment. If I had known how different college life would be, I would have went to college immediately after high school. In college you are actually treated like an adult, you are responsible for showing up and studying. You aren?t being forced to do things and disciplined for not doing other things. This treatment makes you think about your progress in terms of yourself and what tangible effect it has on your future. College campuses embrace every type of life style and culture. There are groups and organizations of like minded people, making it easy to fit in. High school has fewer social outlets and creates stress for those who feel left out. If I knew how different college would be as high school senior, then I would have been a lot less apprehensive about going.

Looking back now, I didn't know much back in high school. I worried so much about insignificant things and knew so little of what my future had in store for me. The piled up expenses, the countless study hours, and the worried thoughts of trying to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life. I didn't think it would be so tough, I wasn't prepared at all. Looking back I wish I was more informed, more prepared; that I already knew what I wanted to do in life and how exactly I was going to get there. Though it may look scary now, don't be afraid. While it may seem others are passing you by, don't fret, as long as you perservere you will get there too. Just do your best, make good choices and learn from your mistakes. I know it wont be easy but someday in the future, you will look back and see how far you've come. Years may pass and friends may come and go, but you will never forget all the memories, good and bad. Its your life, be ready, and take the leap.

Keep doing your best. Try out for Basketball. So what if you have a bum ankle? Talk to people who you think are "out of your league." Break up with that loser. Think about what really makes you happy and what you could see yourself doing forever. Please, stop being so hard on yourself, there is life outside of these walls.

Oh my gosh! If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would be doing so much better right now. The first thing I would tell myself is to really sit down and think long and hard about your choice of college. Making too fast decisions can land in an learning enviroment that's not really fit for your lifestyle. Another thing I would advise is to set goals and stick to them step by step. When you have something to look forward to, the time seem's to go by faster. Make sure you have applied for financial aid, scolarships, and other free grants just incase you run into some unexpected college fee's. Try to have atleast a guarenteed part-time job for extra college living needs. Last but not least go into college with your mind not set on having fun but furthering your education and carving your success in life.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to go to school right out of high school. I didn't start college until my 30th birthday and although my life experience has helped me in my schooling, I can not help but think that a good deal of my time was wasted on things less important than my education. I have learned that the key to success is a quality education and I would tell myself that the people who work for the college system will do everything in their power to make sure that I will succeed. I would myself that although college is rather difficult, it is also extremely rewarding.