Going to start community college soon.. Any tips?
2016-04-16 11:32 am
I have no clue what i wanna do though, I hope to transfer to UC Davis since I believe it to be a great school and its right near my residence lol.
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2016-04-16 1:30 pm
Print this off and refer to it often; you will be glad you did. It is lengthy, but it is full of truly good, practical advice.
Tip 1. (This tip assumes you are attending CC in California.) Find out, from your advising office, whether your CC has a "transfer agreement" with UCDavis. If so, make it your mission to become thoroughly familiar with the document. A transfer agreement specifies which courses WILL transfer to UCD, and you want to make sure that all -- or most -- of your CC classes come from that list. Whether or not your CC has a transfer agreement may also be noted in the CC catalog.
...It is very disheartening to spend two years at CC, transfer, and then find out that the four-year school will not give you transfer credit for a class. Sometimes, for one reason or another, you must take a class that will not transfer but, if you are familiar with the transfer agreement, you can at least make an informed choice and not be blindsided when you transfer.
...Your academic advisers will guide you, but do not automatically believe everything they say. They DO make mistakes, never take responsibility when they do, and YOU are the one who will pay the price if you take the "wrong' class. It is YOUR responsibility to take the correct classes.
...This tip can save you a great deal of frustration, time, and money.
Tip 2. Concentrate on registering for basic core courses -- the "core classes" that are required for most majors: English composition, algebra, trigonometry, sociology, psychology, government, speech, biology, chemistry, minority/ethnic/diversity studies. The core classes will be listed in your CC catalog and the catalog for UC Davis; the core classes may be different for each school, but many will be the same.
...There are many "more interesting" classes you will want to take; everyone feels that way. But if you get the core classes out of the way, you will be glad you did, and there is time for more interesting classes after you transfer.
Tip 3. Take any placement tests your school offers; many schools require them for certain subjects. It can absolutely torpedo your academic program if you begin a certain subject at too advanced a level... for example, in math or chemistry. If you do not score well, you may be required to take a remedial (high-school level) course; if so, do not resist. If you need it, taking such a course (which will not give you college credit and will not transfer) is well worth the investment.
Tip 4. Regarding what you want to do/to study: Most schools will allow you to begin as an "Undecided" major. If not, you can declare pretty much any major you want, to get started. You can always change your major later.
....Ask your advising office to set you up with two tests: an aptitude test and an "interest inventory". The aptitude test suggests occupations that match your strongest natural skills; the interest inventory suggests occupations that match your interests. (If the tests are not available at your school, check with your local workforce employment office or another college/university academic advising office.)
....What you are looking for are careers that appear on the results of BOTH tests. You may be surprised at some of the careers that are associated with your interests.
...Research the academic/training requirements necessary for each career, and then research the employment outlook/typical salaries for each career.
...After completing the steps in Tip 4, you will have solid, practical information on which to base your decision.
Now, I will give you six action rules for success at both colleges, and they all work hand-in-hand. These "rules" come under the general heading of “self-discipline”, and have helped many people graduate from college:
1. The “Class Buddy Rule”: In every class, establish a “class buddy”.
…On the FIRST day each class, explain that you want to establish a contact in case either of you must miss class, to discuss what you missed. Find one or two classmates, and exchange email addresses and phone numbers.
…This rule can save your life when you must, for some unavoidable reason, violate Rule 4!
2. The “Make Sure You Understand the Homework” Rule: Never leave class without understanding what you are supposed to do regarding any assigned homework, essays, or research papers.
…When class is winding down and the teacher assigns homework, sometimes you just want to get out of class so badly that you gather up your books and leave. Then, at 10:00pm, you sit down to do your homework and you realize you don’t understand what you are supposed to do, you don’t understand what you are supposed to write about, you don’t understand what format you are supposed to use, or you don’t understand what the teacher wants. So, you sit there, staring into space; it is too late to call the teacher, and your homework time is wasted.
…This could also be called the “Go Ahead, Raise Your Hand! Rule”: If YOU don’t understand what you are supposed to do, I guarantee you that there are others who don’t understand. Raise your hand and ask! If class ends, follow the teacher to his/her office, and ask! You can’t complete a task that you don’t understand.
3. The “20-Minute Rule’: When you are doing homework, never spend more than 20 minutes trying to solve one problem or look for the answer to one question.
…After 20 minutes, it is time to ask for help. If you are in a situation where you cannot ask for help, move on. You can spend hours trying to solve a problem, only to discover that the teacher has assigned homework over information that has not yet been covered, or there is a mistake in the homework assignment itself, or the teacher has his classes mixed up and is assigning you homework that is actually for another class, or you simply have a mistaken assumption about the homework (all of these things can happen).
4. The “Never Get Behind Rule”: Never let yourself get behind on assignments or homework.
…Even though you are taking four or five or six classes, each teacher acts as is his/her class is the only class you are taking. Sometimes you will have a LOT of homework or tests all at once. Do whatever you must do to stay caught up. IT CAN BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO “CATCH UP” IN A COLLEGE COURSE.
...I once had a course in which the professor assigned a great deal of homework the first week of class. I put it off, planning to do it over the three-day Labor Day weekend. Well, I came down with a migraine that put me out of commission all three days! I never got caught up, and it was one of only two college classes in which I received a "C".
5. The “Do Not Miss Class Rule”: Do not miss class.
…There are several reasons for this; I will not list them here. But, take it from someone who has taught on the university level, and who has coached MANY family members through college; do not miss class, even if you feel it is worthless to attend.
…That being said, there may come a time when it is unavoidable to miss class. When that happens, go to your Class Buddy or another classmate to ask “What did I miss?”… not the teacher. Most teachers HATE when students ask them that question.
6. The “Anything is Better Than a Zero” Rule: Turn in your assignments on time and take all your tests on time… even if the assignment isn’t completed, or perfect, and even if you’re “not ready” for the test.
…Sometimes we think it is better to work a bit more on an assignment and turn it in late, but that rarely improves your grade (and it is a violation of Rule 2).
…Sometimes we try to dodge a test so that we can study more and, hopefully, do better. In most cases, you will do better on the test than you think, and it is better to just take the test and move on (and postponing the test is also a violation of Rule 2).
…NEVER fail to turn in an assignment or take a test. You may get only partial credit, but -- ANYTHING is better than a zero!
Good luck!
Tip 1. (This tip assumes you are attending CC in California.) Find out, from your advising office, whether your CC has a "transfer agreement" with UCDavis. If so, make it your mission to become thoroughly familiar with the document. A transfer agreement specifies which courses WILL transfer to UCD, and you want to make sure that all -- or most -- of your CC classes come from that list. Whether or not your CC has a transfer agreement may also be noted in the CC catalog.
...It is very disheartening to spend two years at CC, transfer, and then find out that the four-year school will not give you transfer credit for a class. Sometimes, for one reason or another, you must take a class that will not transfer but, if you are familiar with the transfer agreement, you can at least make an informed choice and not be blindsided when you transfer.
...Your academic advisers will guide you, but do not automatically believe everything they say. They DO make mistakes, never take responsibility when they do, and YOU are the one who will pay the price if you take the "wrong' class. It is YOUR responsibility to take the correct classes.
...This tip can save you a great deal of frustration, time, and money.
Tip 2. Concentrate on registering for basic core courses -- the "core classes" that are required for most majors: English composition, algebra, trigonometry, sociology, psychology, government, speech, biology, chemistry, minority/ethnic/diversity studies. The core classes will be listed in your CC catalog and the catalog for UC Davis; the core classes may be different for each school, but many will be the same.
...There are many "more interesting" classes you will want to take; everyone feels that way. But if you get the core classes out of the way, you will be glad you did, and there is time for more interesting classes after you transfer.
Tip 3. Take any placement tests your school offers; many schools require them for certain subjects. It can absolutely torpedo your academic program if you begin a certain subject at too advanced a level... for example, in math or chemistry. If you do not score well, you may be required to take a remedial (high-school level) course; if so, do not resist. If you need it, taking such a course (which will not give you college credit and will not transfer) is well worth the investment.
Tip 4. Regarding what you want to do/to study: Most schools will allow you to begin as an "Undecided" major. If not, you can declare pretty much any major you want, to get started. You can always change your major later.
....Ask your advising office to set you up with two tests: an aptitude test and an "interest inventory". The aptitude test suggests occupations that match your strongest natural skills; the interest inventory suggests occupations that match your interests. (If the tests are not available at your school, check with your local workforce employment office or another college/university academic advising office.)
....What you are looking for are careers that appear on the results of BOTH tests. You may be surprised at some of the careers that are associated with your interests.
...Research the academic/training requirements necessary for each career, and then research the employment outlook/typical salaries for each career.
...After completing the steps in Tip 4, you will have solid, practical information on which to base your decision.
Now, I will give you six action rules for success at both colleges, and they all work hand-in-hand. These "rules" come under the general heading of “self-discipline”, and have helped many people graduate from college:
1. The “Class Buddy Rule”: In every class, establish a “class buddy”.
…On the FIRST day each class, explain that you want to establish a contact in case either of you must miss class, to discuss what you missed. Find one or two classmates, and exchange email addresses and phone numbers.
…This rule can save your life when you must, for some unavoidable reason, violate Rule 4!
2. The “Make Sure You Understand the Homework” Rule: Never leave class without understanding what you are supposed to do regarding any assigned homework, essays, or research papers.
…When class is winding down and the teacher assigns homework, sometimes you just want to get out of class so badly that you gather up your books and leave. Then, at 10:00pm, you sit down to do your homework and you realize you don’t understand what you are supposed to do, you don’t understand what you are supposed to write about, you don’t understand what format you are supposed to use, or you don’t understand what the teacher wants. So, you sit there, staring into space; it is too late to call the teacher, and your homework time is wasted.
…This could also be called the “Go Ahead, Raise Your Hand! Rule”: If YOU don’t understand what you are supposed to do, I guarantee you that there are others who don’t understand. Raise your hand and ask! If class ends, follow the teacher to his/her office, and ask! You can’t complete a task that you don’t understand.
3. The “20-Minute Rule’: When you are doing homework, never spend more than 20 minutes trying to solve one problem or look for the answer to one question.
…After 20 minutes, it is time to ask for help. If you are in a situation where you cannot ask for help, move on. You can spend hours trying to solve a problem, only to discover that the teacher has assigned homework over information that has not yet been covered, or there is a mistake in the homework assignment itself, or the teacher has his classes mixed up and is assigning you homework that is actually for another class, or you simply have a mistaken assumption about the homework (all of these things can happen).
4. The “Never Get Behind Rule”: Never let yourself get behind on assignments or homework.
…Even though you are taking four or five or six classes, each teacher acts as is his/her class is the only class you are taking. Sometimes you will have a LOT of homework or tests all at once. Do whatever you must do to stay caught up. IT CAN BE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO “CATCH UP” IN A COLLEGE COURSE.
...I once had a course in which the professor assigned a great deal of homework the first week of class. I put it off, planning to do it over the three-day Labor Day weekend. Well, I came down with a migraine that put me out of commission all three days! I never got caught up, and it was one of only two college classes in which I received a "C".
5. The “Do Not Miss Class Rule”: Do not miss class.
…There are several reasons for this; I will not list them here. But, take it from someone who has taught on the university level, and who has coached MANY family members through college; do not miss class, even if you feel it is worthless to attend.
…That being said, there may come a time when it is unavoidable to miss class. When that happens, go to your Class Buddy or another classmate to ask “What did I miss?”… not the teacher. Most teachers HATE when students ask them that question.
6. The “Anything is Better Than a Zero” Rule: Turn in your assignments on time and take all your tests on time… even if the assignment isn’t completed, or perfect, and even if you’re “not ready” for the test.
…Sometimes we think it is better to work a bit more on an assignment and turn it in late, but that rarely improves your grade (and it is a violation of Rule 2).
…Sometimes we try to dodge a test so that we can study more and, hopefully, do better. In most cases, you will do better on the test than you think, and it is better to just take the test and move on (and postponing the test is also a violation of Rule 2).
…NEVER fail to turn in an assignment or take a test. You may get only partial credit, but -- ANYTHING is better than a zero!
Good luck!
2016-04-16 11:39 am
Try liberal arts and take a bunch of classes that you find interesting, then maybe you will know what your passion is and switch majors. If you have a productive hobby or interest, consider researching jobs in that field, and find out what kind of degree (or certificate or whatever) you would need to obtain a job in it.
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