I know some of us on here are college aged, and even though I'm almost done with my certification, I'd love to hear about everyone's college experiences, since they're so vastly different for everyone.
I've included a survey if you'd like to simply fill it out (excluding anything you don't wish to share, of course), or you can simply talk about your experiences, share tips, anything really. Even if you haven't been to college, no harm or shame in asking questions as well.
I'm an Early Childhood Major going for my certification. I'm on my last semester now, hopefully (I'm always so paranoid about not passing, though I've not failed a class.) I'm hoping to be a teacher's assistant.
So how about you guys? Let's share college stories!
I've included a survey if you'd like to simply fill it out (excluding anything you don't wish to share, of course), or you can simply talk about your experiences, share tips, anything really. Even if you haven't been to college, no harm or shame in asking questions as well.
I'm an Early Childhood Major going for my certification. I'm on my last semester now, hopefully (I'm always so paranoid about not passing, though I've not failed a class.) I'm hoping to be a teacher's assistant.
I started back in 2005-ish as a music major, switched to ECE, and had to take a long break due to finances. I also wasn't doing too well, as I was emotionally immature and I just wasn't ready to take it seriously enough. I worried too much about making friends and fitting in and seeming cool.
I came back and switched from a degree to a certification in 2016 and am about to complete. It's been a long journey because I had to pay out of pocket while working part-time, so what I could have finished in two semesters has taken me four. ugh haha)
I go to a community college that's about 35 minutes from home, so the drive sucks but it's what happens living in the middle of nowhere.
Even though I'm an ECE major, my favorite subject has always been psychology, and still is. In the past I took every psych possible as electives. It's just incredibly fascinating.
I came back and switched from a degree to a certification in 2016 and am about to complete. It's been a long journey because I had to pay out of pocket while working part-time, so what I could have finished in two semesters has taken me four. ugh haha)
I go to a community college that's about 35 minutes from home, so the drive sucks but it's what happens living in the middle of nowhere.
Even though I'm an ECE major, my favorite subject has always been psychology, and still is. In the past I took every psych possible as electives. It's just incredibly fascinating.
As for tips, I can say from experience - do the work, don't miss class unless you have to. One of the big reasons why I did horribly in the beginning is because I was too concerned about looking cool and hanging around and I skipped class as often as possible and got bad grades because I did minimal work. College is tough, it's a lot, but you have to get it done. If it's doable for you, go to school part time and take longer on your degree if you need to, if it means getting the work done. I found that the one benefit from being able to take only 1-2 classes a semester when I came back is more time for work, and I've gotten straight A's since.
Of course this isn't an option for everyone, especially since I only had 5 classes left to take. But if it's an option to take classes slowly, go for it instead of loading up to get it done fast. Life isn't as big of a rush as some people make it out to be, and you'll do better work and be less stressed if you are able to put less of a burden on yourself.
Again, it's not plausable for everyone, but if you can, take it easy.
Also, try to make sure you pace yourself and remember to eat and sleep. Your mental health is really important. I know it's tempting to study for finals all day and night, but you will do better if you get enough rest. If you don't sleep, your mental capabilities will weaken and you won't do as well. Scientifically proven. Study throughout the semester, don't cram. (Unless cramming actually somehow works for you, then go for it.)
Of course this isn't an option for everyone, especially since I only had 5 classes left to take. But if it's an option to take classes slowly, go for it instead of loading up to get it done fast. Life isn't as big of a rush as some people make it out to be, and you'll do better work and be less stressed if you are able to put less of a burden on yourself.
Again, it's not plausable for everyone, but if you can, take it easy.
Also, try to make sure you pace yourself and remember to eat and sleep. Your mental health is really important. I know it's tempting to study for finals all day and night, but you will do better if you get enough rest. If you don't sleep, your mental capabilities will weaken and you won't do as well. Scientifically proven. Study throughout the semester, don't cram. (Unless cramming actually somehow works for you, then go for it.)
So how about you guys? Let's share college stories!
What's your major?
What degree are you working on?
What degree do you hope to achieve?
What college do you go to?
What made you choose this college?
What's your favorite class?
Do you live at home, on your own, or in a dorm?
Any funny roommate stories?
Any tips or advice for current or upcoming students?
What degree are you working on?
What degree do you hope to achieve?
What college do you go to?
What made you choose this college?
What's your favorite class?
Do you live at home, on your own, or in a dorm?
Any funny roommate stories?
Any tips or advice for current or upcoming students?