Santa Fe College Top Questions

Take school more seriously because you never know what the future has plannned for you. Dont precrastinate ever it only puts a strain on your life now and later, and know the difference between a friend and a user. Once you graduate from high school go straight to college because by the time your twenty three you will be done with your degree as a nurse and nurse pratitioner. Remember later is never guaranteed but its always good to be prepared for the unexpected. Be thankful for all your trials and trebulations..

Don't wait until you're older, go to college, even an community college right out of high school. If you keep putting off going to college because of obsticles, the obsticles will only get harder and multiply making going back even more of challenge. Take college seriously, there will be plenty of time to play when you are out of college and making a life for yourself. Think hard and long about where you want to be in 20yrs from now, and what you really enjoy doing, pursue this opportunity with all your heart. A higher learning is a privilage, you have been blessed with the opportunity to receive one, take advantage of this gift and use it, relish in it, enjoy it while you can. It will change your life for the better.

Stay focused and control yourself, you are on the wrong path. Take a step back and look at what you have to offer and grasp the resources around you. When you get down and unclear of the next step ask for advice. Speak to those whom have accomplished something in their life and request guidance from them. Skipping school and following your friends is not the choice you should be making. Life is precious and you are taking it for granted. Ask yourself, are your actions contributing to the lifestyle you want? If not reevaluate yourself and begin doing the things that will be an additive to your progress in all. Look at those who you deal with, is that how you want to become? Changing now will be a lot easier than waiting until college to change. In college there are people who want to acheive something in life, do you? I know I fell in the trap of friendship over smarts. Due to my own choices I learned the hard way. My second year in college and I am just realizing what I have and what it is worth to me. Do not end up like me, unclear!

I did not plan well enough and made some decisions that I would change in an instant if I could. I would tell myself to use my time more wisely. I would tell myself to take some dual enrollment and less AP classes. Although my AP classes were a good experience I should have made a more practical decision. Unfortunately, I did not pass all of my AP exams, though I got A's and B's in the class, and I have had to re-take those classes in college when I could have made things easier on myself by dual enrollment. I needed to focus more on my not-so-distant future. I wish I could give my past self a guide to the next few years of her life. I would tell her to make better academic choices as a senior that will benefit her career choices in the future. I would tell her to apply to more colleges and definitely apply for more scholarships because she does not realize it yet but she will need them. I have given this same advise to my younger brother in hope that he will benefit from my experiences.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take more time to study and seriously focus on my future. The senior year of high school is not the end for college students; it is actually a transition and preview of what the ?real world? is like. Most seniors spend their life partying and skipping class, this can be detrimental to your collegiate future. The amount of freedom that you get in that year is about one quarter of the amount you get in college. If you spend that small amount of time in recreation, how do you think you will manage your time when you have the ability to choose when, where, and how you go to class. The decisions you make now, while they may seem small, will affect your entire future. Endeavor to not look back 5 years later still in your undergraduate studies thinking ?If only I had taken my freshman year seriously...?. Take the time to seriously meditate on your goal for your transition from high school and which direction you want that road to lead you down in your future.

The type of advice I would give myself is to manage my time to study, go to class, go to work and be more outgoing to know more people. Also to have a really good relationship with your teacher because certian things would be alot easier if you work your butt off. Let's say if you have trouble in your class and you know that you are struggling to get a good grade and your teacher sees this, she/he would help make it go more smooth by giving you extra credit or extend the date for you. As for making new friends you would have to speak to your classmates whether you need help or if you know they need help or just get into group activities or join any sports. It is really important to manage your time wisely. Give yourself sometime to study and not do anything else because in the long run it'll definitely work out in your interest. Don't overload on yourself by getting more hours at work because you'll definitely be behind on school work and your college experience would be a nightmare and more stressful.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would advise myself to set firm goals, stay focus and remain consistent even through contrary circumstances. First I would advise myself to set goals because I've learned that in life a course taken without a plan or a goal leads to nowhere. Then I would advise myself to make those goals 'firm' because I've also learned that circumstances may change but a firm and set goal stays the same. I truly believe that success begins with a single dream and is achieved by someone who meet their goals! Remainig focus in school is vital so I would definitely advise myself to stay focus. If I were to drive and not be focused on the road, disaster and regret will be the outcome of that foolish act. In that same way, not being focused or paying attention to where I'm trying to go in school, will also end in disaster and regret. Lastly, I would advise myself to be consistent even when times get hard. Life has its ups and downs, twists and turns but if I keep on going I will make it!

Knowing what I know about college life now i would have taken college classes in high school, transfer to a university right after high school, and read more about the scholaship offers the schools provide for you. first of all, taking college classes in high school will reduce the years of your college degree and will prepare you more for the college classes you have to take, plus it will help you avoid those intro classes in college. second of all, transfering from a high school to a university instead of a college makes life easier for students because you need less prerequisites to get accepted to the university. finally, reading more about what type of scholaships the school is offering for you is a very good way to start because most high school will not inform students about the scholarships they have and college or university will be very difficult ifyou come from a low income family like me and have to work full time to pay for your school classes because you dont want to be working like your parents and get a low income, you want to be a professional and earn a degree.

I would advise myself to not miss class so much just cause the atmosphere is more relaxed, to be a little more confidant, and not to procrastinate just because turning stuff in over Angel(online) is easier than bringing it to class and handing it to your teacher. I'd also warn myself that parking will be aggravating, so you need to get a headstart, and coming in even 5 minutes late can be pretty annoying cause you've already missed information. Finally, I'd let myself know that it isn't so hard when you're on the right track, and to not be intimidated, because I can get through it, get that degree, and go on to be very successful.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to explore the campus of the college that I chose so that I could familiarize myself with my suroundings. I'd explain to myself that getting to know a counselor in my school is a great thing because if I have any questions or concerns I could contact them. I would also tell myself to save as much money I can during my senior year for textbook costs and other significant reasons. I would tell myself to improve my study habits, writing skills, and typing skills as well.