Truckee Meadows Community College Top Questions

Don’t feel ashamed going to a community college just because most of your classmates are going to a four year university. When choosing a major don’t feel pressured to declare one right away, but take classes that interest you and join any clubs that peek your curiousity could lead you to your dream career. Be a risk taker and be actively engaged in other extracurricular activities and take classes that sound intriguing to you to see if that interest matches your skills and personality is compatiable with your career choice. Taking classes that sound interesting will help you narrow down the career you want to pursue, because you can see if you lose interest due to the challenging assignments you have to work on that may decide if you should pursue this class further on. I declared myself as a business major because I thought I would have liked it. But after a few grueling years studying, I had realized I didn’t want to do it for career anymore. Going to college should be about the life journey experience not about who can be the fastest person to complete their degree.

I would tell my the importence of saving money while I am still young and try to guide myself down the right path in order to be successful in life by the time I am at the age I am at now. I wish I could layout a plan for myself in order to improve my life as well as the life of my family. Whe I was younger, I was reckless with my actions and put my dreams and goals aside and part of that is because I did not know what I wanted to do.

Something that i would go back and say to the "me" in highschoolist focus a lot more in AP classes in order to get ahead and earn extra credits for college. Also not to work so much and instead to focus on scholarships and volenteering. If i had not worked so many hours in highschool, i could have graduated with a higher GPA and use the extra time to write essays and get letters of recomendations from other faculty members in the school.

It is not cowardly to be afraid. Fear is completely natural and necessary. However, don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. Throughout history, great leaders were met with constant ridicule, even hatred. Do not mistake arrogance for wisdom, but do not confuse fear with cowardice. You will have days of fear my friend. What you ultimately have to decide is whether what you believe in is worth fighting for. Life might put weight a weight on your shoulders so heavy that it will drive you to the ground and you won't want to stand back up. There will be days of hardship, but the days that you feel lightest, will be the days that you let that weight fall off of you. On those days, you will commit yourself to your ideals, you will stand proudly center stage, and no one, not even the world can tell you you don't believe in a righteous cause. Whatever cause you believe in, your strength will not come from your body, but from your heart.

I would have studied and taken the SAT and ACT prior to wrestling season. I would have contacted more colleges about my will to wrestle at another school, I would have taken a good look at what classes I needed to take and broken it down into semesters. Then I would have to put more effort into my school rather than trying to make weight for a meet, or tournament since I came up short on my GPA for a full ride scholarship. Then I would have looked into native grants as well.

Dear Misti, You are doing great, but don't you think you should push yourself a little harder? You are much smarter than the classes you are taking. And how do you plan on paying for college? Perhaps you should apply for some scholarships. Who cares what all those other kids think, they are just as confused and scared as you are as to what the future has in store. It's not easy deciding who you want to be for the rest of your life, but it is a good idea to know that you are a wonderful person who will do wonderful things. Your smile will touch so many people. Keep your head held high. You have a lot going for you.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell me that everything is not forever. I felt like high school lasted an eternity and I wanted everything, to include success, now. I became frustrated and unfocused when it didn't happen. Now it seems as if years are flying by like weeks. I never had or seeked out much more guidance than my own, and feel like I would be my best counselor now. I would tell myself to slow down, take everything one day at a time and put as much focus and energy into that one day as I could. Then the next day, I need to wake up and do it over again. Keep doing it and before you know it, you will be where you want to be. If it gets tough, dig down and get tougher. Don't ever focus on getting a bad grade or not doing as well as you think you should have. Learn from it and get better. Use it as fuel for the next assignment. I think that would be the best advice I could give myself.

If I could go back and give myself advice, it would be to not believe everything a person tells you. Just because you have been dating someone for a year, and you end up creating another life, doesn't mean they will stay by your side even though they say they will. Stay strong, and remember that the pain will eventually go away, and you will be left with an amazing child. Continue in what you are doing, you are on the right track. As long as you don't let men run your life, you will come out on top, and following your dreams. You are a bright, motivated, and determined person. At times it will seem like you are never going anywhere, but push through, because someday in the not to distant future, you will be exactly where you have always wanted. Good luck, and remember all luck is, is Labor Under Correct Knowledge.

Looking back at my senior year of high school I would tell myself to enjoy every moment you have left in high school because it ends so quickly. I would tell myself to put yourself out there more and not to be so shy, try talking to people you would normally not and be proud of the accomplishments you have done. The most important thing I would want to change is my lack of effort, my parents are great and try their best to help me accomplish my dreams, but they aren't the most wealthiest and with the encouragement of my mom I was able to apply for and recieve just enough scholarship money to get me through my first year of college. Now looking back at what my mom pushed me to do I wish I would have put myself out there and applied for more. I learned a lot in high school about academics but mostly about myself.

Relax a little. There is no point in being a perfectionist when someone will always find something wrong with your work anyway. Try your hardest, but don't feel defeated when your hardest isn't always good enough. Live a little and stop judging others for doing so. Live and let live. You will try to make plans in this world, but they will fall through the majority of the time; don't let that get you down. When you have nothing else to do, be productive. Volunteer at the hospital, at a soup kitchen, at the animal shelter: you will gain experience and memories. Have fun with whatever you do, life is too short to worry. Don't be scared of being on your own; it will only help you become the person you want to be. Never rely on others, you are capable enough yourself. Listen to your parents, they are right... Most of the time. Never let any opportunites pass you by, you will gain experience and insight. Learn from your mistakes and aim to be wise. But most importantly, treat others the way you would like to be treated. Always.

Dear Jaquellie Todd, This is you from the future. Please look at all colleges around you and do not go to a nationally accredited college. If you do you will be wasting your time on long classes that will not transfer. Find a good science program in a regionally accredited college so, it will help you get to your goal in becoming a doctor. - Sincerly, future and smarter you.

Dear Chalyn, There are many important decisions in your near future. My advice to you is simple, but If you take this to heart you will be prepared to take on the little piece of the world that is coming your way. Explore the world and it's cultures. This will be the most enlightening experience, but remember were you come from. Be fearless. Don't be afraid to do something because it's different or because it's a big change. We will overcome things you never thought were possible, things that only happen to "other people", well, they are going to happen to us. We are going to hurt, we are going to cry with some tears even lingering until now, put some of that stubbornness to good use. You'll need it. School is going to be a grand adventure, I promise. You don't have to excel at everything but find joy in what you have to do and treasure what you love about it. Use Mom's wisdom and remember Dad just wants the best for us. Love us, you'll see what we can do. Chalyn

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to reconsider going to college rather than a trade school. The college experience is much more than academics and choosing a career path. It’s about opening up your vision and perception of the world. It’s about learning new cultures and ways of thinking. It’s about the potential to create lifelong bonds and friendships. It challenges your ability, your drive, and your values, but it will expose who you really are and what you’re capable of doing. There will not be a better time than this to go through the potential life changing experiences and challenges compacted in those four short years, as life will eventually get in the way. The freedom and lack of responsibilities that you typically have right out of high school will not come around again. Now is the time to take advantage of the situation because once you settle down and have a family, priorities change, and your time is no longer your own. Going to school after you settle down won't be imposible, but it becomes exponentially harder trying to balance work, family, and school life. Please consider these words.

I would start by letting my high school senior self know that it is okay to take a step back when moving forward does't feel right. Though the stares from peers, and other judging persons, may weigh down on your young brain when they find out you have "fallen behind," it's always better to move forward with feet firmly planted and a clear mind. The benefits of weighing all your options before making decsions is unparalleled. This includes deciding on a major. The stress of worrying about the opinions of others, in regards to YOUR life, is not worth it. You will never know what another person is truly thinking so it would be in your best interest to worry about your own life and your own future. Don't take the advice of your future UNR counsellor when she tells you to take a year off to REALLY pursue other interests because it will backfire horribly, along with setting you back with regards to graduation. You have it in you to do great things, Ozie. You are an excellent student and a wicked artist with a bright future. Just don't squander your talents on trivial pursuits.

She was standing by her locker, natural blonde hair lightened by degrees to a Marilynesque shine. Her jeans were three days removed from the washer; perfect in her mind. Nails bitten to the quick, she worried a cuticle and pressed her forehead against the cool metal that contained nothing; her education something forfeited to the decision taking house in her body. I wish I could have told her to be strong, to be focused, and to know that there was more than one path to take. I would tell her that things would only get more complicated; that the road would become littered with the little things of life that make mountains. A smart girl, you would think that she would have figured that out on her own, but she didn't. Twenty three years later, with three children to raise and her husband heaven-bound, she's figuring it out now. With laser focus, she envisions her education as a currency worth sacraficing for -- and sacrafice she does. Dinners are sometimes late, free time is something scheduled, and pennies are counted in piles; yet, she knows it's a beautiful thing -- this return to herself and her continued education.

Whenever I hang out with old friends from high-school and reminisce about our most highlighted years one of us is bound to say, “If I go back in high school knowing what I’ve learned now, It’d be a piece of cake.” When people say this phrase, it almost sounds like a form of regret and they’re (now) confident enough to know better from their experiences after high-school. It doesn’t have to be a regret or whatever we “could have” or “should have” done but it’s more about are ability to be aware and compare ourselves not only from our high school years (but anytime in our lives) to use those experiences and improve ourselves now. One day I will see myself as a high-schooler through the eyes of my kids, nieces, or grandkids and just like looking at myself years ago I'd tell them to, “Enjoy the good times and bad times because it’s not always one way of good or bad all the time. Try and make the best of any situations because remember in life you always have the choice of improving yourself anytime you want. NO REGRETS!”

To apply for scholarships sooner. Do not procrastinate because one or two scholarships is still hard to pay for everything for school, becasue you also have books and other finances you have to take care of. Also taht AP classes are important but they do not represent college to its full extent, they just have to expose you to everything. And lastly to talk to your teachers, because they are there to help. It also would help if you talk to councilers at my college to know exactly what classes to take and the first semester is not a waste.

As a high school seinor, the pressure is on when other kids look up to me. Instead of, not trying my junior year, I realized that it was my last year in high school and I had to work tremendously inorder to get my grades up. I would have told myself to not follow bad influnces and don't let people get in my way. a senior is supose to get good grades and pass all their classes and I think I should have went to another teacher to help me on passing my proffisency's. That is one huge test the state has to take and if people don't pass the test, then aparantly they don't pass high school. I saw many people drop out of high school and I knew that was not my way of life that i wanted to take. I took the efort and started organizing myself to help me prepare for that graduation night. I think i would have done better if i tryed all four of my high school years that way I could get my GPA up; howver, I did get a Presedentail Award and most Improved Senior Award.

Advice from the future,

Hey Kid, You're going to college now and you need to get math out of the way. I know that you just got through 4 years of it, but there's only 2 or 3 classes left at max! If you do it now, you won't forget your skills and you won't have to take it again. For every 3 months that goes by you forget 25{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of what you learned, so better to just do it now and save yourself from having to take the entry math test all over again. Also, don't blow your paychecks on things you think are important like a gym membership or concert tickets. Save your money. The college has a great gym at a fraction of what these guys offer and if you save, you'll be able to pay for school all the way through and not have to stop or have gaps in education. Go for the career, make the big bucks! Also, college is very flexible with scheduling, so space your classes out, don't try to pack your credits into two days a week, you'll stress yourself out. Now make me proud!

In my personal experience as a senior in high school, i did not focus in my curriculums as much as i could have. I was a procrastinator in my school work, all that spoke importance to me was to enjoy senior year by having fun and no matter what i needed to graduate. The thought of college freaked me out. I thought it would be so much more harder, boring, and just miserable. Four years have passed by since my high school graduation, i have learned quite a bit about life and the benefits that come from attending a college. If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would tell myself these exact words: 1) ignore the discouraging thoughts 2) ask my two smart best friends for help 3) challenge myself harder in school work and last but not least 4) take high school serious. College is fun and has more freedom than high school, plus I'll have a solid career in just a couple years and it will be worth it for me and my little family. This is the advice i would give myself back in high school.

As a senior in high school, I was very nervous about college, the classes, course work, making new friends, and the overall environment. Everything was new to me and my impression was that very few students make it through college and graduate because of how hard college is. That is true to some extent, that it is difficult in many aspects to attend college, however, if I had the chance to go back in time now and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself that being nervous is normal but the experience is amazing and well worth it. Nothing is impossible in college, the course work, exams, the research papers, senior thesis, as long as you put your mind to it and have “that drive” to accomplish your dreams. Having that positive mentality, college is not impossible it is just difficult. You will struggle through college, but reaching out for help by meeting people and forming study groups, attending professors’ office hours, turning to your support group when in need, and staying focused, you will make it to the end and graduate. Most importantly, have the fun that will leave lasting memories and no regrets.

Carlsbad, California 2009 graduation is today. A young girl with high expectations is looking forward to her first semester at college this coming fall. With aspirations to become a teacher, she was prettty sure she had it all figured out, little did she know. College is a time to find your self. To experience new things and broaden your horizons. Focus on yourself and finding you because you have no idea what you want. In two years time a beautiful belssing from God will come into your life and put everything on hold. She is more then worth it and the most important thing that has ever happened to you, then again two years later her little brother will make his appearence. Stay in school, so that these beautiful blessings can have eveything we did not have when we were young. You are stronger then you know, as a single mom of two children, you still have the ambition to better yours' and their lives. However, trust me, you would not change anything for the world.

I would tell myself to stay focused. I started partying my second year of college and got off track and lost all of my financial aid for a while due to dropping classes. I would tell myself to ignore the people who should up to party because they were not true friends. I would also tell myself that drinking and partying will ruin my chances at accomplishing my dreams in a short length of time. I also would have told myself to start early and take summer classes and winter classes as well. I would hope that my high school self would listen and do better

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say; "Listen Chelsea, you are smart to the point of genius. You must stay focused on school and less on friends. Put the phone down, stay off of MySpace, and give everything you have to learning, especially math. Don't let other peple get in your way or put you down. Stop being so easily distracted with the things that are going on around you, most of it has absolutely nothing to do with you. You don't know how capable you are of making good grades. High school will be over in just a few short months and you must think of the future and come up with a plan for your life. I know you feel burned out now, but life is just beginning and nothing you're facing now will compare to what you will face in the future. You must take your determined spirit to a new level and be the best that you can be no matter what. You will thank me in the long run, and I will thank you."

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say do not wait 15 years to go to college! You can do it and their are people their who want to help you suceed. You can follow your dreams and surpass them, no one is stopping you except for yourself. You will have the help you need just put your faith in the system and ask for help when you need it. You are smarter than you think you are and you will enjoy learning more than you ever could have imagined. Its not high school, high school is childish and pety in college you can become what you want to be no worrying about the "cool kids" its all about you!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would want to give myself advice. My most important advice would be to not slack off. Once your in college, you need to remember that this is what will determine your future. Studying and maing sure you have good grades are extremely important if you want to transfer to the university. You can''t procrastinate in college, teachers are not going to babysit you and hold your hand like they will in high school. The next set of advice I would give is to keep up with your acedemic advisor each semester. There is no sense in wasting your time with credits you will not need for your major, that is just money that could go towards another class you need. My last piece of advice would be not to sweat the small stuff. Don;t spend your time worrying about little things like going out with friends. You need to remember that college is your time to show everyone what you an do, and show yourself. It is time to grow up and plan ahead for the future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to attend a community college before a university because it is better priced. I would also tell myself to work hard and get exccellent grades in high school, and in college because it is important to my personal success and career. I would also tell myself that taking a year off after high school was not a good idea and that I should attend college immediately.

High school is more important than what it is accredited for. I would advise myself to not get caught up with the crowd and especially not leave anything for last minute. It is possible to have outstanding grades and still have friends. Be more involved not just in sports but clubs that will look well on your resume and give you a boost in the outside world. Perhaps do more for the community and fulfill those minor dreams before the big ones are persued. Choose friends whose goals are at the same level so that all together you may help each other move up in life.

Monica, Know that nothing lasts forever. You may feel as invincible as you do now and feel as if you can party all night long and everyday. But, the truth is once you start getting older, you will realize that those times will just turn into memories and everyone will be on their way just focusing on themselves, trying to better themselves for a better future for their own families. Listen to your parents, they have more knowledge than you would think. They moved to America to create a better future for you. You now have the oppurtunity to gain more knowledge and build a good foundation for your future. Try your best to take that into consideration because, one day you too will have kids that will look up to you. Nothing will be as easy as it is after you move out of your parents home. As cliche as this all sounds, it is all true. Even if you do not listen to your parents, life will always teach and show you by the experiences you encounter.

I would tell myself to enjoy the little moments. Enjoy the carefree life and stop dreaming about being out of the house and on my own. Life goes by way too fast and you will look back and wish you could go back and do it all again. I would make sure to tell myself that its important to keep going and not get distracted by all the peer pressure and wanting to party. Keep your goals in sight and go for them, no detours. Being 26 now, with two kids and single on top of that, I wish I wouldve had this advice when i was in high school and continued my education until I was done. Instead, I dropped it and am coming back to it . I would tell myself that I will have kids that will depend on me to take care of them and to be an example for them so I need to press on and let nothing stop me. I have to show them that they can do anything they set their mind to because I did.

I know it won't be easy financially just for the simple fact that we have 6 brothers and sisters and mom and dad can't put us all through college but it will be worth it in the end! I know you will have to work full time but thankfully the college's offer evening classes as well. Worry about having your own family when you finish school because it is harder when you have to worry about working, going to school and still making time for your child who needs you. So get with an advisor ASAP and set up a plan that you can follow and set a goal when you want each class completed. I know your dreams seem out of reach and it's hard to take school seriously thinking that you will never finish only taking a few classes a semester but it can be done and it will be rewarding! Focus on doing the best you can be and apply yourself to each class as if it is the only class you need to finish don't just settle for a C grade when you know you can do better! Good Luck Amber!

I think the best advise I would have gave to myself would have been to apply for scholarships. I did not apply for a single scholarship in highschool. I have now realized how expensive college can be. Also I think I should have researched more on the degree opportunities I had. I say this because I am now a graduate of Iowa Western Community College with a Dental Assisting certificate but I have found that there is another degree I would like to pursue that would be more suitable for me.

If I could talk to my self in high school, I would say the most important thing I have learned is to have the right priorities. When I was in high school, my priorities were really meaningless. I was worried about typical high school stuff like girls, how I looked, what other people thought of me, my social status, and how I would fit in to avoid being labeled as an outcast. I think I was worried that if I didn’t make friends and fit-in, in high school, I would end up being alone and miserable for the rest of my life. I know now, that of course is completely ridiculous. I would tell myself that most of the people who I know in high school, I will probably never see again. The majority of the things I was worried about in high school (like pimples) will have zero impact on my life once I leave. The things that are important, and what I should be focusing on in high school is… believe it or not, school! High School is only 4 years. The academic knowledge and skills I receive, however will affect the rest of my life.

My advice I would give my past high school senior self would be to actually try harder in school than doing the bare minimum. That actually taking AP classes and getting college credits would have helped me greatly. I shouldn't have taken for granted that school was free, instead I should have taken every opportunity that was there. I should have applied to more scholarships and pay attention more in class. I would tell myself that college is not easy and not free.

College life is not a walk in the park and you need to work hard to get what you want. It is okay to slack off every once in a while, but do not put off school work for to long because you do not want to fail school. Have fun and do not be afraid to make new friends or to ask for help.

I know college scares you. It’s new and total unknown territory but don’t let that deter you from going to school! Don’t make the same mistake that I did and not pursue college. Don’t wait until you’re 30-years old to figure out what you want to do with your life. You know all those wonderful drawings in your sketchbook? Or those crazy innovative ideas that you tell your best friend about but she laughs at you for thinking up such silly things? Are you still dreaming of owning your own restaurant? Take those dreams and run with them! Call a college advisor, get signed up and get a degree in Art, Entrepreneurship, or go to culinary school! A college education will open so opportunities for you. Trust me, I’ve missed a few because I didn’t have one…but it’s not too late for you. Whatever you do, believe in yourself!

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself how great of a job i have done so far but to continue to try as hard as i can to get great grade and talk to other people from different colleges about what classes i can use for my degree at other places. If a class seems pointless and that i may not need it than that i should either continue with it if it is easy enough or drop it as soon as possible.

Anthony, Don’t quit school, make sure you finish. School is so much harder to balance with responsibilities of work and family. Enjoy your college years you will have so much more time after school is done to chase the dollar. You need that degree to allow you to get the job and pay that will make you happy, the short term money is just that, short term. Make sure you balance work and play, life is way too short; also it’s important to not take things to serious, believe me you won’t be left behind. You’ll have a lot of time in the rat race when you’re done with school. (sshhh) In a short amount of time all those people around you that are making a ton of money in Real Estate are going to lose it very soon, don’t believe the hype or get sucked into buying any property for at least 15 years. Most important things, stay positive, be a leader, think outside the box and be an entrepreneur because nobody will pay you your worth but you!

What I would say to myself is to take highschool very seriously. That it's much easier than college because theres teachers that acutally push us to do better in school and graduate. In college yea teachers will help you succeed but only if you ask them other than that theyll let you fail. I would tell myself to be more responsible and work hard to receive scholarships because college isn't cheap and school is very important. If i can go back to highschool i would push myself to the extreme and show the best of my ablilites to earn better grades.

If I could go back and look at my senior year in high school I would tell myself, "Hello you beautiful creature this is you from the future, yes you can touch me if you want. I am really here. You are astounding, you need to work harder at math and you shouldn't take French. You only remember how to say hello and good bye. Also tell jenny not to move in with Marlon, she hasn't met him yet. You need to experience the world. I trust you, since you are me, and I know we will make the right decisions. You need to focus on college when its college, but you need to let go and breath once in a while. Also you do not need to be such a perfectionist, you always go above and beyond what you need to do. Keep in touch with the people close to you, and learn to laugh more. Be nice to everyone and just breathe. The view at Truckee Meadows is wonderful and I know that you are going to be amazed by it." I probably would also slip in that Green Bay Packers win the superbowl.

If I could go back and give myself any advice it would be to buckle down and not to slack off. My mother worked at the high school I was at and I knew every teacher would give me extensions on my projects and let me goof off, but now I am at TMCC without my mom there to help me out. I would tell myself to get my act together and try. I took all easy classes as a senior because I did not want to do anything, that was the wrong decision and I would tell myself to pick classes that challanged me and made me work hard because that is what college is all about, working hard towards a career you are passionate about in life. If I could do it all over again I would be prepared and ready for the challenges of college that I was not ready for at first and I would not have to take some classes over now.

If I could go back in time, I would've told myself, "to stay in school." When we are young, we always assume that we know everything. I would have told myself to "stop playing the victum and get over the past. If you don't get it together now, you'll struggle in the future to accomplish your goals in life. Even though children are blessing go to college before you have them. You never know what the future will hold and you might end up raising them by yourself. The transition from high school to college will be so much harder if you don't graduate, have kids (you raise by yourself), and wait ten years to go back." Then I would tell myself, "Even with all this your goals are still accomplishable no matter what road you choose, if your willing to put in the effort. This is just my advise to me, to make it easier on me, and your beautiful kids in the future.

Dear Moriah, college is not going to be easy. To be successful in college you have to have great self discipline.You will have to understand that your college success depends on your commitment to college. Treat college like a job. Remember that this education is the key to financial success. Do not wait till the last minute to do your assingments or study for tests. Things are going to happen that you never plan for. Use a planner to plan your days. While you are planning your schedule, remember to make an entry for regular breaks and exercising. College is very challenging and intimidating. At times you may think that you are not smart enough to get through a class. Do not let this stop you. You are able to learn anything that you put your mind to, even if you have to get a help from a tutor.Tutors are there to help students. You are not a bother to them. Getting a tutor does not mean that you are stupid. Do not let your pride stop you from being successful. Do not let anything stop you from becoming a college graduate. Sincerely, Moriah

I would tell myself there is a possibility of actually going to a 4 year university and my only option isn't to just go to community college. look into schools, you can do it, don't be scared of actually going away to college. don't listen to what your family says about not being university type student. please fill out fasfa immediatley, dont wait until the last possible minute to fill it out! its particaly free money you should have done this months ago! just because you're a senior doesn't mean slack off and dont take class you think you dont need, challenge yourself to harder classes and get something out of your education!

The advice that I would give myself if I could of go back in time to high school senior year would be to always look foward with my dreams no matter the circumstances. Pay close attention to everysingle one of your classes and get questions cleared. Take all the advantages of high school classes beacuse you might have to take those classes in college. But overall, never stress about not getting things at the first time, they is always that extra help you just need to look for it. You can succeed in life.

I would have gave me advice about how teachers are more strict in college for one reason. Teachers are not here to baby us they are here to make us better and become well educated. Then I would have said to myself that I would have to work harder than I ever have before and study longer hours than I have as well. I would suggest myself to make study groups as soon as I could so I would be able to work with other classmates so we all have a good understanding of what is important to learn. Then never be late to class ever some teachers find if really disrespectful same as texting in class. Then one of the biggest things I would have told myself I would have said to never turn in projects or homework in late because teachers will not accept late work and if the teacher does it will be for half credit even if it is great work.

If i had a chance to go back to my senior year in High School, I would advice myself to take advantage of all the classes that could give me college credit. As a high school student money was never a problem. Now that im in college and I had to pay my first tuition payment just last week, I see that college really is expensive. I wish I had taken advantage of those higher level classes that could have provided me with credit to get ahead in my education. If i had known how useful those high school classes would be for me in collge I would have taken as many higher level classes as possible. Then when I get to college once again I would have a number of credits that i didnt have to pay for. I would have a better understanding of the difficulty of college and I would know to take advantage of what is in front of me.

When I look at doctors, lawyers, engineers, pharmacists, educationists, and other successful people from all other aspects of life I realize that it was education that brought them to where they are today. Therefore, I draw my inspiration from their achievements and try to work hard in school with the understanding that it is the path to success in life. As a senior at Spanish Springs High School, I would convince myself to work hard, listen to my teachers, and make sure that all my assignments are done on time and correctly to ensure I get all the points assigned to them. In this way I am preparing myself to meet the challenges of college work. I know I should have fun in school but my success in life comes first. I would not drop out like some people who were having too much fun instead of concentrating on their education. For me college education is very important. Therefore, I have to do all I can to pass my senior year and move on to get a college education that will eventually help me get a good paying job and be successful just like the people that have inspired me.

Enjoy college life at a younger age. As an older person life and family can make the process of education much more difficult to complete. Adult obligations such as bills, jobs, spouses and children tend to make education more difficult than for the young adult. Although life experiences can be of benefit to a young college student. That is where the young student should listen to the advice of family, friends and counselors. Take classes and classwork seriously, because they can effect you later in life. Find something you enjoy doing, that makes you feel good and doesn't feel like a "job". If you like animals, think about working with them as a Vet Tech or Doctor. If you like helping people, figure out how you like to help people and study medicine or public service programs. If you like tutoring or helping others with their classwork, then consider being a teacher. Never let someone else tell you that you can't do something, because as old a dog as I am now, you can do anything you want at anytime you want, but the younger someone is the more time the get to enjoy doing what they love.