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Jackson
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Bullard, Texas
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What should I do to better prepare myself for college?
I am soon to graduate high school and wanted to know how better to be ready for college.
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Jasmina Patel
Auditor
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Jasmina’s Answer
Hi,
The first semester of college might be a little difficult in a way that it will be your transitioning period from HS to College. During this time it is best recommended to see what works better for you. For example, studying/working during the day and taking night classes or vice versa. Also trying to join and attend college events and activities this will help you build a bigger network. During the first year it is not necessary to know what career path you plan to take. But keep a open mind and see what interests you. Plan your future classes and schedules according to that career path to ensure you finish college in time. GO TO RECRUITING EVENTS! They will help you find internships and other early career advices.
The first semester of college might be a little difficult in a way that it will be your transitioning period from HS to College. During this time it is best recommended to see what works better for you. For example, studying/working during the day and taking night classes or vice versa. Also trying to join and attend college events and activities this will help you build a bigger network. During the first year it is not necessary to know what career path you plan to take. But keep a open mind and see what interests you. Plan your future classes and schedules according to that career path to ensure you finish college in time. GO TO RECRUITING EVENTS! They will help you find internships and other early career advices.
Travis Guzzardo
Accounting
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Houston, Texas
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Travis’s Answer
Hi there! My advice would be as follows:
(1) Keep your brain active throughout the summer. It may feel tempting to just rest up and relax before a grueling college curriculum, but just like our physical bodies, our brains thrive on being kept stimulated.
(2) Encourage yourself to learn a wide variety of topics. This doesn't have to be in a classroom setting; rather, it can be as simple as taking in information from daily life/society. And it could be **any** topic you want. For example, you could spend time learning the countries of the world - and if you're a history nerd like me, take some time to learn more about their histories (both historical cultures/civilizations and the current-day nation-states). Or reading up about the development of analytics/statistics in your favorite sport over time. There's so much to learn out there, so match it up with your interests! And you can also use this as a way to figure out what your interests are.
(3) Unless you come from an extremely rich family, I think it's really important to understand your own personal financial landscape. Understand what your expenses will be in college. For example, how high is tuition? Room/board? Meals? And once you have that idea, start brainstorming how you may want to mitigate some of those costs. Will you want - or need - to take on a part-time job during college? Will you need to consider taking out additional student loans while at college? You should absolutely feel entitled to make the most of your college experience (i.e., attending classes, learning useful topics, expanding your social network, and having fun!), but it's always good to keep in mind that financial choices you make during college do continue to affect you once you go into the working world (and sometimes will drive the types of careers that people look for). Importantly, that's *not* to say it needs to be a mindset of "I need to make money, no matter what I do!!" - that's a very unhealthy one. Instead, it's just a matter of setting expectations for yourself on what you want to get out of your college experience, and how you want that college experience to set you up for life post-college.
(1) Keep your brain active throughout the summer. It may feel tempting to just rest up and relax before a grueling college curriculum, but just like our physical bodies, our brains thrive on being kept stimulated.
(2) Encourage yourself to learn a wide variety of topics. This doesn't have to be in a classroom setting; rather, it can be as simple as taking in information from daily life/society. And it could be **any** topic you want. For example, you could spend time learning the countries of the world - and if you're a history nerd like me, take some time to learn more about their histories (both historical cultures/civilizations and the current-day nation-states). Or reading up about the development of analytics/statistics in your favorite sport over time. There's so much to learn out there, so match it up with your interests! And you can also use this as a way to figure out what your interests are.
(3) Unless you come from an extremely rich family, I think it's really important to understand your own personal financial landscape. Understand what your expenses will be in college. For example, how high is tuition? Room/board? Meals? And once you have that idea, start brainstorming how you may want to mitigate some of those costs. Will you want - or need - to take on a part-time job during college? Will you need to consider taking out additional student loans while at college? You should absolutely feel entitled to make the most of your college experience (i.e., attending classes, learning useful topics, expanding your social network, and having fun!), but it's always good to keep in mind that financial choices you make during college do continue to affect you once you go into the working world (and sometimes will drive the types of careers that people look for). Importantly, that's *not* to say it needs to be a mindset of "I need to make money, no matter what I do!!" - that's a very unhealthy one. Instead, it's just a matter of setting expectations for yourself on what you want to get out of your college experience, and how you want that college experience to set you up for life post-college.
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Many students have similar question.
Below are my suggestions:
1. Join the orientation program organised by the college or faculty
2. Explore any extra curricular activities or clubs you have interest to join
3. Walk around the campus to familiarize the premises and facilities
4. If you will stay I dom, move in early to collaborate with other hall mates
5. Review the syllabus before semester start
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions:
1. Join the orientation program organised by the college or faculty
2. Explore any extra curricular activities or clubs you have interest to join
3. Walk around the campus to familiarize the premises and facilities
4. If you will stay I dom, move in early to collaborate with other hall mates
5. Review the syllabus before semester start
Hope this helps! Good luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Subir Singh Sehdev
Learning and Development Cost Management
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Princeton, New Jersey
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Subir Singh’s Answer
I think the most important thing is to be open to the experiences of the unknown. Everything is new and it potentially won't click right away. Give yourself grace to experience things happening around you and learning from them.