Victor Valley College Top Questions

Time management is the key to success. Community college is just like high school, with better times and more control in your own hands. If you do not manage the time well enough, though, you will fail. Do not, under any cercumstances, take a class that you know you are not good at to begin with in a shortened term. You are not good at history. Do not take it during winter or summer ever, EVER, again. Other than that, stay the course. It's only a few years and then you get to start your career. Keep pushing, manage your time and know your limits.

Dear past self, You are about to make one of the biggest decisions of your life and that does not just include comfort and school opportunities, this decision also includes finances. You will want to choose a school that costs a lot of money because it offers sparkly opportunities. However, you will not be able to afford your expensive taste in schools after only one year. This is going to be devastating, you will be forced to go to the local community college where you will feel stuck because of the lack of option and opportunity. But it does not have to end like this – you can go to a more affordable school – you will not be limited because of this choice. I know that what your thinking is you won’t be able to grow because you want to choose a school that is common and that doesn’t offer all the opportunities you want, but you do not know everything, including this. Don’t be jaded by people’s opinions around you, those people do not get to tell you who you are because you are capable of amazing things even at an affordable college.

Claudia, I would like to tell you how hard on your family going to school has been for them. They are happy to help when they can but going to school and missing activities has made you lose out on some great moments. Your daughters are proud of what you are doing, however, they wished that you had done it when you were younger. Do not start working and think that you will go next semester because it will not happen. You once felt that you couldn't do it, the college thing, and now you know that you live for the next score on a test. You can do this! College is one of a handful of life acheivements that can make a difference in your life like a great job and a real vacation for your daughters. Don't give up on your dream no matter what other people tell you. School is hard but the reward is greater and you will look back and see that you have come a long way for yourself and for your daughters. You will not regret the reward for all your sacrifices and all your hard work. You can do it!

Going back to the past with the knowledge that I have obtained in the past year and a half at Victor Valley College, there is many things that I did not know about the social, educational, and professional environment that colleges had to offer. The ability to keep an open mind about others' views and their preferences throughout their lives will not only benefit the tolerance that you can sustain, but also the relations that can be built based soley on this. Becoming involved around campus will allow you to network with like-minded individuals while providing stepping stones to the career path of your choice. Applying yourself will benefit you in the future and create everlasting friendships throughout your life.

I would tell myself to start saving money. College is expensive, but it is worth it. I was already a pretty motivated person who wanted to go to college, but I didn't realize how diffrent it is from highschool. I would tell myself to continue being motivated and to keep practicing my art skills. College is very important but I should always remember that it isn't all about getting the work done. Sometimes getting good grades and working hard feels even better after you celebrate with friends. I would remind myself that with a little hard work I can accomplish a lot. Nothing is easy, and it won't be for a while,

I would advise and tell myself to have had studied harder back in my high school years to excel more in my classes and to have started studying my college class academics to prepare myself in the field of my interest. I would've started my FAFSA earleir in time to communicate with my college counselor to see how much my financial cost would be for my courses offered in college. Also I would've advised myself to take advanced courses and as well as to continue my other studies in the field I have chosen in my high school years. I would've also practicde some of my career interest classes to know how to prepare myself for all the requirements in my courses to achieve in my academics skills necessary. I would tell my high school senior self to continue to go to Victor Valley College as well to look into the requirments for my second career option to learn how to exceed/achieve my goal to acheive my necessary degrees. I would have advised to look into Victor Valley College courses to learn the classes and research on them so as to be better prepared for college.

Care more about school! High school isn't the same as college, and you need to be better prepared. You need to develop better study skills. You should be more outgoing and make friends with a similar major so that school will be easier and more enjoyable to go to everyday. It can be an enjoyable experience if you take it seriously. You need to care more about staying on top of work that you did in high school. If you want to follow your dreams in Marine Biology, you have to take all of your college classes seriously. I didn't really care as much as I do now until my 2nd year of college. The first year would have been a lot easier if I knew what I know now.

If i could go back to High school i would do a lot of things over. I would have studied a lot more than what i did. in high school i didnt try at all i just flew by. looking back now i wish i would have done my best because in college it is a lot harder. I dont have the study skills i need and i have to work a lot harder to suceed.

I believe that everything in life happens for a reason and that you learn for it. You created your past by living it, you live in the now to fix it and you learn from the past so that you you can create your future. However, if I could go back and give myself advice, I wish I would have listened to my elders. My Mother, Father and older siblings were right about my education. It is very important for my future. I would tell myself "Hey Christopher, you know what, your education is very important, always take time to study and make sure youre paying attention in class, and by the way, Mom and Dad are right so listen to them". I would also tell myself that I am very fortunate to be able to go to college and continue my education and self development as a human being. A lot of people dont have that opportunity and I can happily say that I am trying my hardest to accomplish and make my parents proud.

To always stay ahead of the teacher. Review the material 1 or 2 days before it is shown in class. Be as organized as possible. Study to make the grade of an A to pass the class and boost your GPA. Don't procrastinate and stay focused.