Northwestern Connecticut Community College Top Questions

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

David

I would tell myself to hit the books. honestly, i didnt do very much in high school because i took it all for granted. It hurt me to know that all my friends were going off to college and meeting new people and making new friends. so i would tell myslef to do better in school and to save money for colllege. so that could have a chance to go away for school insted of staying home and going to a community college and working full time to pay for it.

Anne

This may be the first time in a person's life where they do not have someone to tell them when to do homework and how to manage their time. It is important to be able to set goals, priorities, and learn how to balance your own schedule. Although college life can be fun, this is an opportunity to truly expand your mind and learn more about the world. It is very beneficial to establish strong relationships with peers who are focused on their education and career goals as well as building professional relationships with your teachers. This will be the first opportunity to establish your professional network and you never know who you may learn the most from, so it is important to remain open-minded. Never be afraid to ask questions or bounce ideas off of others because different perspectives may open us up to options we may never have considered by ourselves. It is also important to know that no one is perfect, and some of the biggest opportunities to learn are when we struggle and make mistakes. Just be the best you can be at all you do, and you will always be a success!