Niagara County Community College Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

Scott

You need to focus on what makes you want to get up every single day and live life to the fullest. Don't be easily discouraged by failure becuase you'll realize that even the most "perfect" people fail but they get back up and try again. Money shouldn't be too big of a focus when selecting a career, it may sound great but later on money won't be enough to make you satisfied with your job or career so don't chase it.

Lauren

I would first tell myself to take my senior year seriously and not be ok with jus making it by. Then I would tell myself that college is not going to be as high school to go through and get good grades. You need to focus right from the beging and get ahead befor you get behind. Joining a study group and seeking the help of your advisers is one of the best things you can do. Boucing ideas off of your fellow students and gaining the help from your teachers will truly help you suceed.

Donald

Take the extra step in everything you do. That would probably be the first thing I'd say, its always room for improvement. Even on a test you scored a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}, It?s always an answer you can elaborate on, always more studying you could have done. The most crucial thing to know about college is that it can never be enough things you can do to put you in the best possible position to succeed, and to accept that habit as a senior in high school would propel you to great success your firs semester. As a student, especially your senior year your hit with a different type of pressure. It?s far different from making a grade on paper or project. It?s a pressure knowing adult hood awaits you and how you live these next couple years is what's going to determine what type of life you?re going to live. I?d tell my high school senior self not fret, you have what it takes and to embrace this glorious time in your life. Just relax and remember to give it everything you've got, don't let the pressure make you think twice!

Jennifer

I would tell myself to stay on top of my studies, and that the professors are there to help me. Also, I would say to make sure I am well prepared for class and get a good nights sleep, with no morning classes.

melissa

if i could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in highschool, i would tell myself to pursue whatever dream i wanted because i am going to be supported by my family, friends adn professors through it all. i would also tell myself that college is a challenge but never to give up because my success is based on everything i learn in college. i would tell myself that im not the only one going into college and if i get stressed or dont know what to do, then to just ask. this is a transition into adulthood and people arent going to hold my hand every step of the way. i am expected to ask questions if im stuck on something. as a responsoble young adult, my obligations are now something i have to do on my own and not for someone else to tell me.