Miami Dade College Top Questions

Never be afraid of the new changes you will be making and always keep your out look on life positive! Dont take on more than you can handle and always set some time for you to relax and enjoy life. Its important to do something you enjoy and makes you happy. Stay true to who you are and never be influenced by others make your own choices dont let anyone make them for you. But probably most important is never be afraid to seek help,wether its for personal,work or educational purposes.

First of all I would tell myself to make sure my Financial Aid forms are turned in. If not then I find out that the form was unfinished and deleted so I have to do it again. Another important thing I'd tell myself is to try harder for a better math score on the SAT so I won't have to take Algebra again. Though I do suppose Intermidiate Algebra for credits is far better than remidial classes. I think I'd also have to tell myself to send in my AP scores. Though, I'm not sure if they'd count as much seeing as I didn't score a five on any of the tests. My scores were high enough in English that it might have made a difference. That's the last thing I'd tell myself. I'd tell myself to try and take those little chances because you never know when it can make a big difference.

If I were to go back to my highschool I would have told myself a lot of things about college now that I know so much. First off, I would have taken the opportuinity I had to attend School of Advance Studies S.A.S. so that I would have been able to get more of College credits done free of charged. I would have not only been advanced in my College education but would have been able to spend less money for tuition taking advantage of the opportunity to take College classes for free. Being a college student I have learn how expensive it can get and how difficult it is working and going to school full time. Secondly, if i decided not to do SAS i would have told myself to study hard for the SATS to then be eligible for the 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} bright futures scholatship and be able to apply to more applications. Lastly, I would have told myself to take advantage of all the AP classes offered in highschool to obtain more college credits. Doing all of these would have probably allowed me to alleviate some of the financial costs of attending college.

Many alumni’s feel if they had the opportunity to go back into high school with the knowledge they know now life would’ve been easier and I am one of these people. As my journey of high school was coming to an end I knew I was about to embark on a different chapter “the college life”. I knew what college I was going to attend, but I didn’t know what I wanted to study. I wasn’t aware of how expensive classes and books can be. Fortunately, I was always an honor student, therefore I at least had a great GPA. However, I believe if I can give myself advice about college I would definitely take many more things into consideration. For instance, I would prepare more then I did and take additional prep classes for the SAT and ACT, look into what interest to build a career starting my junior year and contact colleges or universities, and I would visit numerous of schools with my parents to get further information. Regarding, the transition I was ready because I knew it wasn’t going to be easy, but I knew everything will be worth it.

if i went back in time i would push my self harder to get a higher GPA, and i would apply for every scholarship.Because the hardest thing about college is paying for it.

My college experience as a whole has been very valuable to me thus far. I recently graduated from Valencia Community College and I am now attending the University of Central Florida. My experience at Valencia was very similar to high school with the smaller class sizes and the one on one instruction, however I found myself in a situation I did not face in high school. I now was required to push myself to my full potential where as in high school I focused more on football and other sports rather than on the main reason I was attending high school, my education. Community college allowed me to see that I need to reach that potential in order to be beyond successful in this life not only for myself, but for others as well. Due to my experience at Valencia I have chosen to dedicate my life to helping others while pursuing a career in the medical field. Today I began my endeavor at the University of Central Florida and I can cleary see the challenge ahead of me with the larger class sizes however, I am determined to be successful. It is in my blood to do so!

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I've learn a lot throughout my college experience both inside and outside the classroom. And oh boy did I learn at that school. Every professor is diverse and has an interesting way of teaching you. So I was able to get accustomed to different teaching styles. The work was sometimes challenging but hey I'm in college. By taking the time and focusing learned a lot. I learned how to be patient and calmer at eh financial aid lines. I got into using planners and organizing myself more. I got into seeing and advisor and speaking to professors during their office hours or after class. I figured out how to pick good teachers and even if they're not up to my expectation how to deal with it and continue learning. I also learned how to have fun in college while doing the work. Joining a club was a good decision and doing things outside my comfort zone and interesting experience. This colleege was a valuable college to attend because it gave an introduction to the college lifestyle and learning which can be later used if a person wants to transfer to another college (even a lager one).

I believe that my love for business has grown since I have been in Miami Dade College and I believe that the teachers have made me grow as a person because they actually care about you. Coming to this college i had a sense of insecurity because it was not a university but I believe that it has been one of the best experiences of my life.

In my 2 year college experience I have learned several things. 1. College is not easy. Especially with an engineering major. I've learned that hardwork is mandatory. Blowing off one class can cost me big time. In order to continue my education, I gotta be disciplined. This also applies to other areas of life, not just education. 2. I've also learned that time is something that needs to be carefully managed. In order to work, get homework done, attend class, and sleep/eat, I gotta have a somewhat stable schedule. In the past two years I was able to learn to prioritize and use my time more wisely. In conclusion, college has been extremely beneficial for me. I now have some skills that are vital for the real world, thanks to a couple years of grueling work!

College startled me. It was so free, so liberating. And, as many other students normally do within their first semester or two at any college or university, I took advantage of that freedom, skipping classes and doing enough just to get by. This worked well for me, but not for long. The classes I had to take next were more challenging. More of my professors were actually depending on me, EXPECTING me to give my all. At first, I ignored the changes, continuing to focus on laziness and leisure. As a result, my grades started slipping. My work ethic was becoming...disgusting. My sense of responsibility - slowly vanishing into complete nonexistence. I was losing myself to a lifestyle of destruction, "do-nothingness." College brought me to a crossroads in my life, one path heading towards success, the other to complete failure. I saw where I was headed, and it looked nothing like the future I wanted for myself. So I changed - my mindset, my goals, my passions, me. And now, I am a completely new person. College helped me realize that my successes and failures today will have a definite impact tomorrow. I cannot allow lethargy to rule my life.

The variety of cultures has engaged me to understand and have a better perspective of others. Also it has widened my horizons when it comes to the career of my choice and it has given me the opportunity of experimenting other major that perhaps I wouldn’t have tried them.

College has been a great experience, although it does have its tough times there have also been great times. I'm a very school orientated driven person and I always do well in anything I strive to succeed in, and I plan on continuing to do my best. Going to this campus has helped me grow into an adult and taught me to be able to handle things on my one without the help of an adult figure. I feel more independent now than before attending college and I believe college helps you to become your own person so that you know how to stand on your own two feet. College is an experience everyone should stress on themselves because not only does it help you to grow educationally but is also helps you grow personally. I believe I am more mature and responsible now and I'm proud to feel this way.

I am currently taking courses that have a primary focus in my career field. These studies have helped me on the job to better my troubleshooting skills and resolving customer issues. Attending the business classes will help with my future plans of advancement within the company I work for.

College has taught me how to become a more responsible person, I dealt with a lot of procrastination that threw me off at first but I am now able to handle it better. I make use of the time I have because I know that "free time" is time borrowed and it has to be returned. That old saying, "nothing is free in this world," has really gotten to me. Everything is coming out of my own pocket which means I have to step it up a notch to make it all worthwile. The experience is challenging, but going through it makes me learn things I always took for granted and it has helped me appreciate things more. So far college is an edventure that has many trails; I'm the explorer and college is the jungle, I'm moving forward to get myself through this jungle, to get myself to my goals. College is radical!!

I've gotten out great experiences from college. I've met new people and have established great relationships. I've learned numerous subjects in less than a year and still have time to work. I've had the chance to chose the teachers and classes i want according to the schedule I want. Also, I've gained more responsibility as a person by attending all my classes and having perfect attendance and mantaining a good GPA. College has made me a well rounded individual, having gained more knowledge and meeting different people from different cultures. I am thankful for my college experience.

Attending the Honors College at Miami Dade College, I have been exposed to many opportunities and have been developed into a productive student ready to transfer to a prestigious school of higher learning. They have provided me with sufficient monetary aid and a scholarship for attending the school. I have met many wonderful individuals and a community as close-nit as a family and friends for life.

I'm a freshman in college so my opinion tends to focus on comparing it with high school. Before my schedules were made for me. However, now I can make my own and choose the classes and professors that will best suit me. Also, whether I attend classes is my own responsibility now. Not only that, colleges require semester payments, teaching me how to take out loans and handle money responsibly. Because of all this freedom, I learned that I will have to be very responsible not to let this new independence shift my focus. Instead of taking easy classes, to be the best at what I do means taking challenging ones. The amount of workload is less, so I have less chances of making up for a bad grade, conveying that I need to show consistency. Consistency will prepare me for a competitive world full of challenges. My short college experience has taught me that freedom equals responsibility and if I want to achieve my goal, I will need to take each moment into consideration and learn from it because it will help me grow and be a better person. That lesson is the most valuable of them all.

Attending a two year community college has benefited me, because they have classes throughout the day. I was able to attend college and work towards my degree while going to work full time. It has also been very inexpensive for me to attend. Time is money and money is time, and community college has helped me save both. By going to night classes, community college has helped me realize that it doesn't matter who old you are; you can still go to college to better yourself.

I’ve gotten a chance to experience firsthand that there is no easy ways out and that hard work will pay off at the end. I have able to test and push myself further than I thought that I could have went and I am a stronger person and a stronger thinker. I have been open to different opportunities and organizations. A majority of people when entering college they feel lost and being here you do find yourself and you get the chance to find things as well as people that fit you. College is a great awaking from the transitional process of high school. The knowledge acquired in college is amazing; it forces you to think more abstractly. With time I gotten to learn that college is an investment plan for the near future and if you think that it’s all play and games, then you have to reconsider coming because college slaps you in the reality of the world and shows you that you must be more responsible and independent.

The main thing that i have gotten out of college is that its not like high school. You cant procrastinate in any way and you always have to stay on top of your esponsibilities.

Experiencing what a typical college student’s life is like gave me confidence to take on any of life’s obstacles. By the time I completed two of the required classes I felt accomplished. Maturity had showered me and I gained an understanding of what being a woman really meant. As summer drew to an end I took advantage by registering for classes as most of whom I graduated with were still indecisive about enrolling. At that point, I made myself ready for college without any doubts or fears. I knew what was expected of me and I refused to fall short or settle for less than my best abilities. Fall approached and lead me into Miami Dade College. New experiences and endeavors awaited me as I arrived to my first morning class. I walked into the English class relaxed, feeling like a new woman. Time went on to reveal the "adult" classes: Principles of Accounting and Macroeconomics. I discovered that I was the youngest elite in most of my classes! Now I see what obtaining an education can do for me. Thanks to college I am a strong, highly sophisticated, and determined woman. I will succeed thanks to college.

out of my college experience i have gotten and learned not to be shy because you meet a lot of new people from all over the place. being in college has also taught me how you really need to work hard to acheive your goals so you can have a bright future. college has been so valuble to me because it has help me grow as a person and become more responsible for my actions and school work.

Being in College for approximately three months now has really thought me alot. One of the most important thing I have learnt is that getting a degree is still not an assurance to a career. But, to me it is very valuable that I attend College because at the same understanding that earning a degree is not an automatic assurance to a career at least I can be assured that when my career opportunity comes along I will immediately have the advantage and requirements necessary; instead of returning to school and spending a great deal of time trying completing requirements I could have already completed while in the hopes of getting a job. Also it is very important that we or I identify my abilities and take such advantage of it.

From my college experience so far, I have become more responsible and independent. I have learned that in order to be somebody or become successful, going to college is very important. The more you achieve, the happier you will be, and the more successfull you will be in life. It has been valuable to attend college because I have learned that you never stop learning. Everyday you learn something new.

Attending college has been my dream since I was a kid, to me college has been an escape from the rough life I was living, some people escape their reality by doing drugs or drinking, but I decided going to college and against all odds I made my way to it. Even though this is my first semester in college I have learned so much! thanks to college I am now a more responsible young woman, I am more involved in my community and I have learned the meaning of the words sacrifice and hard work which are the most valuable lessons to me, there is nothing better than going to bed at 1:00 a.m studying for a test the next morning and getting an A on it, those experiences have shown me that hard work definitely pays off and it is absolutely worth it! Thanks to college I am proud to call myself a mature and independent young woman who has had a rough past but is definitely looking forward to bright future!

Experiencing college so far as a freshman is a great experience because I am actually doing good in both my reading and business class. I've learn to manage my time wisely when it comes to studying or just reading ahead. It has been valuable to attend college because im futhering my education so that I may succed in life. College is really different from high school just cause of the simple fact that you're independent and responsible for everything you do which indeed I love.

I Havent really got that much experience because im entering my first year but i know it will show me a lot and open my eyes to new things and i will strive to get the best out of education because times are getting harder and you need these degrees to really get a decent job in this time and to live a nice life you need a good job that will pay a nice salary.

Honestly, I am actually the thrid person(out of 8) in my family to enter college. I did not think I would have even graduated High School, being the student that I was. When I sat and thought about where my future would headed, I decided it was time to change my life. I am a minority, the only thing that is noticed while I am around people that aren't of my kind is; he's probably just got out of jail, being down the road I was before and hearing what's around us (on the news and the internet), I woulld prefer not to be another statistic and to prove my teachers and everyone that doubted me, WRONG! I value my college experience because it helps me to be the person that I strive for, I know in the future I will be successful. While my parents were kids it was okay for anyone to work in McDonalds and now you need a high school diploma, so just imagine, by the time I finish my career, which diploma would actually count as an acheivement?

I've gotten alot out of my college experience. I learned many things since i been at this shool and made many new friends. i have participated in many different events that has been going on at the scool.

Attending college is one of the most highlighted points of my life. I have learned to take responsibility, practice good study habbits and time management. I realized I do not have to be away from home to have a fun colloge experience. I am able to stay focus and use all of the extra help being offered by my school. It has been valuable to attend college because I am able to stay at home with my family and have the ability to enjoy school and perform well in my classes.

My experience at Miami Dade college is an awesome journey. I have a great time attending classes at the campus. Even though most of my classes are filled to great capacity, everyone is real cooperative when a lecture is being given. The proffesors still deliver the message intended and I learn a lot every time I have class. The college experience has taught me how to study and the importance of good study habits and practice. The college has made me get involved in community service or service learning as the school calls it . The service learning experience is the most valuable tool in the campus, and valuable to me in the sense that it enabled me to rediscover the real reasons into why I was obtaining an education? It is not all about me earning lots of money, but it is all about giving back and helping others. I have learned how to be humble, kind hearted, and giving. Nothing can ever take away from the times I have given back and how good it felt deep inside to do a good deed instead of a selfish one. The journey is amazing and holds much value in my heart.

before getting into college i wished i would have asked more questions. theres so many decisions that come at once that you end up being overwhelmed at the sight of it. my advice to myself or anyone reading would be to please, ask questions find out the different choices that are available to you. you will be surprised at how much you dont know.

I love my college life. I have changed my ways in many aspects. I am now a straight A student, 4.0 GPA. I wouldnt tell my self anything different. College has opened many oppurtunities for me and I'm so excited about the career I am going into. I have been trying my hardest to be the best students I could be. If there was anything I would tell myself it would be apply for scholarships ahead of hand because I am struggling to pay for college.

Procrastination never pays off. It?s a habit you know you must kill being in college. Just because you have a month to do something doesn?t mean you wait. It just may take you a month to complete the work. Scholarships. You could have worked harder. You?re lazy and you need to get better at applying for them. No matter the amount, apply! They accumulate and that?s money you can use on books, tuition, and art supplies. Seriously, college is not cheap and to get where you want to be, no matter what it is, work is required. Scholarships are the working steps you need to take to reach your goals. Apply! Stay positive. Being negative doesn?t help; it only brings you down further. Smile from time to time even when nothing is funny or amusing because the situation will not always last. ?Weather the storm, enjoy the peace.? Just take what you get and deal the best you can because nothing lasts for long. Keep your head up. Greatness is not in the name of the college you attend, it?s within what you make of your experiences and what you gain from them.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say to myself is to get an education. Growing us as a high school senior, college was never my priority. In fact my priority was starting a family. But as I got older, and has gone through the many transitions throughout my life, I then came to realize that having an education is the key to success. I cannot never be elevated without an education, I can never achieve my goals without an education. Now that I have gotten older, my edcuation is my priority. By this being said, I consider myself very fortunate to be in college. However, there are many students today are not as fortunate as I am to be in college, either because of financial lack, imprisonment, drugs, or even mental breakdown. Therefore, looking at how far I have reach in my life. I sit back and thank God for this opportunity of being in college. My goal is to be successful in what i do, regardless of how difficult it may be sometimes, but I motivate myself to continue and to complete my education.

I would tell myself to apply for all state and federal financial aid programs and go straight to college after high school. I did not do that. I worked out of high school and did not attend college right away because I thought I could not afford college. I thought there was no way a poor Cuban-American family could put me through college so it was not in the cards for me (as it appeared to not be for most I knew). I know better now, though. There is a plethora of financial aid opportunities out there, you just have to do the leg work. I would have told myself I do have the option of going to college and my parents' economic situations do not determine my academic future - I do.

If I had the chance to go back as a high school senior, the advice I would of told myself was to learn how to manage my time for everything. The key item for success is time. If I would of managed my time for my classes, scholarships, researching better for which colleges and universities best suited me I would handled my senior year less stressfully. The transition of high school to college was very stressful due to the many deadlines and lack of guidance. Learning how to plan and prioritize your education is very important as a college student.

If I could give myself advice I would tell myself to work my very hardest. In high school I did not do my absolute best and I regret it. I could have had almost perfect SAT scores and my scholarship winnings could have soared through the roof, I could have gone to my dream school and not have worried about money. I would have told myself to keep fighting against procrastination and to study a little harder. If I had known this everything would have turned out differently. Although things happen for a reason I wish I could have worked a little harder; my perseverance would have shined through and my hard work would have been acknowledged. But now I know this and now I am working my very hardest.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college life and the transition, the advice that I would give to myself is: College is NOT like High School. You really have to put forth maxium effort and hard work. It can be a stressful experience as well as an amazing one. Making the transition into college can also be a burden. It requires some hard work, persistence, and dedication to actually go about enrolling yourself into college. When making the transition, make sure you have all the necessary documents you need before hand. That way you can eliminate unwanted errands for you. If applying for Financial Aid, make sure that you have have all of your documentations such as: Parent's/ Your Taxes, W-2 Forms, Important Forms ( available on your school's web site), and anything that will seem necessary to bring to your Financial Advisor. Another thing, make sure you look up all of your professors by going to ratemyprofessor.com or your college's web site. Last but not least, when you begin attending school, try to use all of the school's resources available for classes. They really help out alot.

Going back in time and talking to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to do more research on the career that I want to choose. In reality, I started out attending one college, a four year university, with one specific major that required a 9 month unpaid internship upon completion of the program. In addition, the base salary for that profession, according to the Bureau Labor of Statistics, was less than that of my current major, Diagnostic Medical Sonography. I would advise myself as a senior to take into consideration the state of the economy and predict what it would be like when I graduate. Then, with this consideration, I would advise myself to choose my career based on the road I'd take to get there compared to the financial benefit and flexibility at the end. Will the end result of this career be worth the effort I put into it? I would also advise myself to consider also the demand for my chosen career based on the economy and the needs of others. I believe that this will help seniors to make a well balanced decision.

I would tell myself that the more school activities you get involved in, the better. Voluntary work and giving back to the community is also very important.

High School days are the best in ones life as this involves nurturing of personality, having the right attitude, modification of character and discipline. During school days one is driven to expose potential which enables a person to take up and face new challenges, however, one might face challenges which can include peer pressure and can be driven astray. Hence an individual will also be able to know who s/he is by defining their goals, ambitions and mapping the way forward on how best to achieve them. High School is the spring board to tertiary education therefore one has to excel in order to get to the next level. College life is the foundation of ones career, as you can be very independent and become more vulnerable to real life situations. There could be rampant drug abuse, prostitution, exposure to criminal activities or the establishment of strong political links. One can however be affiliated to Christian life or other social activities. This is an informal group where personal and social needs are met. High School life is a process of digging up a foundation and the deeper one excavates the stronger the structure built during college life.

If I were to go back in time knowing what I know now about college life , I would tell myself don't be like others thinking that you have to go to college for someone else. Do it for yourself Megan. Everybody usually starts school as soon as they graduate and my friends ended up quiting college because they wished they would have started later. Don't jump because someone pressures you. Megan you can go to college when you feel your up to ,you don;t want to go early and end up quiting,that's not what kind of person you are! Don;t hesitate to ask people questions about college , you need to know as much as you can before you enter the llife of being a college freshman! Apply for financial aid, and scholarships too. Just don't be afraid , like I was. Megan here are some last words of advice, "Open up,explore the college life,have fun with college ,trust yourself to good and it will happen."

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to apply to a variety of schools instead of one. As a high school senior, I did not really think about where I wanted to go for college because I had an older sister who had applied at the University five miles away from my house. I had my mind set on attending the same University as her because it seemed easier and normal to follow her footsteps. However, when school finally begun, I was excited to start new things and personally grow as an adult. I was shocked when the transition from high school to college seemed very alike and routine. I wish I had the opportunity to experience college outside of home. If I had the opportunity to do it all over again and advise anyone in high school, I would tell them to apply to a variety of Universities out of state in hopes to experience self maturity and grow as a person. Dream big and never settle for less. You have the opportunity to write the pages in your life.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior there are a few things I would like to tell myself. First off, I would tell myself to focus on my school work and studying more than anything else. When I began college I noticed that I had to become more independent than what I was in highschool because it is not the same and it is not as easy as highschool. My college professors are much tougher than my highschool teachers. I would also tell myself to join clubs and organizations which will help me communicate more with other people. Throughout highschool I always had my main group of friends and never bothered making friends or even communicating with others. Now that I am in college I dont have my bestfriends around anymore and it is a little difficult for me to open up to others and have a conversation with someone else. Many people would love to go back in time knowing what they know now but all you can do is live and learn from past experiences.

I would tell myself don't leave my school and spend all that money at an online college. That I should pace myself and Major in Sign Lauguage Interpretation because it's a good field. I would also say that many people stress themselves out with the work (D.S.J.A.)= "Don't Stress Just Address."

The best advice I could give myself would be to show a snapshot of how my life ended up without a college degree. I have two wonderful children and a great husband, but I find myself now without any skills set and nothing to offer a company and nothing to call a career. I also would tell myself that times are tough, subjects get tougher but to stick through it and ask for help. Teachers, tutors or fellow classmates are key to the success of your completion.

I will get as much information as posible, go to see an advisor .Take the right classes, sometimes you take classes that you dont have to take and you waste your time and money.Study very hard, never give up because your future depends completely on your education.Education is the key to everything and it should be the number one priority of every student.

Listen Odette, stop procrasting and pay attention!! Time will slip right by you quicker than you can ever imagine. Twenty years from now you will be elated knowing that you put your best efforts in following thru with your college education. Study hard now and do not stop, DO NOT GIVE UP!! This is your last year in high school, a new venture will soon begin and the decisions you make now will forever affect your future. Have you stoppped to notice your parents lately? Have you seen how HARD they are working to make sure you are able to go to college without any worries. Allow them the joy to see you complete this dream. Give it your all now or life will slip you by.