Wayne County Community College District Top Questions

In highschool, I was an honor student throughout my senior year. The oldest of four siblings, I felt that school was the job I needed to maintain well, for my mother- a sinlge parent. The only thing I ever missed was a social life. I yearned to be recognized and fit in, just as most teens do. My transition into highschool was difficult for me because I was different- being the second parent helping raise one sister and two brothers. Therefore, while I focused on my academics I was not very well accepted in the social classes of highschool. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would definitely tell my high school self that I made the right choice then to get me here in college today- pusuing academia that I enjoy. I would remind my high school self about what have learned in anthropology, cultural anthropology, sociology, and psychology- the world will always be full of opportunities to socialize. I know now, that I made the right decision to stay focused and now I have plenty of time for friends- I am that cool kid.

Plainly put, Val-Marie, you need more than a high school education. I know continuing education was not mentioned or supported in the house while growing up. There would also be the pressure of being the first generation college graduate if your decision is to continue education. It doesn’t matter how many challenges you project in your mind when contemplating a college career. Those projections only make college seem like an impossible mission. Not to mention the harsh reality of having little to no financial support. What an overbearing decision to make! I know my opinion may not have been a factor in your final decision. You probably never imagined a conversation like this could exist. As fascinating as this experience is for the both of us, we must realize, I’m only an older you given the opportunity to go back in time. This is not a divine intervention; however, let us treat it as some of the best advice we’ve ever received. Enroll in community college, expand your mind, and find an interesting path. Let our open-minded approach to life lead us to find a true passion.

I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask questions. No one is just going to hand you information, if there is something that you need to know you have to go out there and get it yourself. Another important thing I would tell myself is that you could never spread yourself to thin. It really helps to network and get to know people that can help you in the furture. Getting involved is a wonderful way of networking.

I would tell myself back then that you have to take your education and future seriously because this is your life. it`s okay to dream but you have put those dreams into action; apply yourself. No one else can live your life but you.

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You should really focus now on learning to manage your time. It's okay to have fun, but you have to know how to have fun and get work done at the same time. Once you get in college, a lot of distractions are going to start throwing themselves at you. You probably will have a ton of homework you need to do, and you will also need to reserve time to study and make sure that your prepared for exams. However, the distraction of going out and having fun will be very tempting, and most people usually crack under this pressure. Organization is the key to having a very successful college career.

first of all, I am deaf n really need this money to pay school and everything I need . I graduated from Northwestern High school in 2006. Now, I am a college student almost 4 years in Community College. My advice is focus in school, be a prepared for myself, be successful woman in future, and can be what I want to be. I know I can do it.

If I could go back to a high school senior I would have took some college classes doing senior year and started classes that fall after graduation and not waited years later.

The first thing I would say is dating can wait atleast until you get a bachelors degree. Even a healthy relationship can take your focus away from the time needed to perform well in college. In addition, remember money isn't everything and when your anxious to prove your ability to be able to survive on your own, it's so easy to become some overrated big company's mule. Lastly, education is simple what you put in is what you get out, so put every effort into succeeding and the outcome will be success.

I would first tell myself to stop waiting around and get on the internet to look for scholarships! I'd also tell myself not to cut myself short on a class simpily because it's difficult or I don't like the subject (math in particular), and get it out the way earlier on. I reckon it'll be much easier to that way (for me anyways). Procrastination was a bad habit of mine in HS, and a rather hard one to break, so I would also tell myself to drop that habit ASAP as doing that in college is only ASKING for a world of stress! Lastly I would tell myself to stop cutting my education short by doing just enough to get by and go beyond what I think I'm able to, even if that means an extra hour or two away from the Playstation.