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A'Dorian
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What tips can you give me a high school student transitioning into college for adjusting?#25?
What do you believe the American dream is in 2025? Where do you see yourself in 10 years? what tips can you give me a high school student transitioning into college for adjusting?#25
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TRAVIS UPCHURCH
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Hello,
I dont know what grade you are in, but I cannot recommend enough that you take as many dual credit or AP courses for credit between now and the time you graduate. Even after you graduate it there are basic college courses that you require, take the CLEP test for those. This way you will save ALOT of money and time of courses that you will not need to take once you enter college. As for long term goals, consider the quickest route to retirement. Many people pursue career paths that can earn them a pension by the age of 38. Maybe even two pensions by that age. For example, if you joined a branch of the military reserves and got a federal job (TSA, or something like that) both of those would count towards retirement. DOD and federal jobs count towards retirement for the other. Same goes for many civil servant positions. If you are a fireman and a police officer. Both count towards the same retirement in a lot of cases. What would you do if you are fully retired with 2 pensions and a paid for bachelor and masters degree at the age of 38? Whatever you want to do. Go for another pension as a school teacher or college professor at that point OR do nothing.
I dont know what grade you are in, but I cannot recommend enough that you take as many dual credit or AP courses for credit between now and the time you graduate. Even after you graduate it there are basic college courses that you require, take the CLEP test for those. This way you will save ALOT of money and time of courses that you will not need to take once you enter college. As for long term goals, consider the quickest route to retirement. Many people pursue career paths that can earn them a pension by the age of 38. Maybe even two pensions by that age. For example, if you joined a branch of the military reserves and got a federal job (TSA, or something like that) both of those would count towards retirement. DOD and federal jobs count towards retirement for the other. Same goes for many civil servant positions. If you are a fireman and a police officer. Both count towards the same retirement in a lot of cases. What would you do if you are fully retired with 2 pensions and a paid for bachelor and masters degree at the age of 38? Whatever you want to do. Go for another pension as a school teacher or college professor at that point OR do nothing.
Martha Kramer
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Wow, A'Dorian - these are amazing questions! Let's take them one at a time.
While "the American Dream" generally refers to the opportunity to own a home and live a comfortable life, the details vary from person to person and their circumstances. So the dream that matters is the one that you have. And this is a great time to consider what you want as you decide on colleges and majors. If owning a home someday is really important to you, maybe go to college someplace where the cost of living is less in case you decide to stay there after graduation. Or maybe prioritize a career that offers a stable, higher wage.
As for 10 years from now - the only prediction that matters is yours. Don't worry if the prediction is fuzzy. As you take courses, your career ambitions will become clearer. Even the courses you don't like will help guide you, if you take the time to figure out why you don't like them. Also, the people you meet in college - hopefully - will broaden your perspectives and give you new ideas.
I have read a lot of excellent advice here about transitioning to college. I suggest using the Search feature above to find them. Generally, though, I would suggest giving yourself transition time, meaning not challenging yourself too much during your first semester, not taking on too many extra-curricular activities, finding your support system there (may not happen at once), and dealing with whatever feelings come up.
Wishing you good luck!
While "the American Dream" generally refers to the opportunity to own a home and live a comfortable life, the details vary from person to person and their circumstances. So the dream that matters is the one that you have. And this is a great time to consider what you want as you decide on colleges and majors. If owning a home someday is really important to you, maybe go to college someplace where the cost of living is less in case you decide to stay there after graduation. Or maybe prioritize a career that offers a stable, higher wage.
As for 10 years from now - the only prediction that matters is yours. Don't worry if the prediction is fuzzy. As you take courses, your career ambitions will become clearer. Even the courses you don't like will help guide you, if you take the time to figure out why you don't like them. Also, the people you meet in college - hopefully - will broaden your perspectives and give you new ideas.
I have read a lot of excellent advice here about transitioning to college. I suggest using the Search feature above to find them. Generally, though, I would suggest giving yourself transition time, meaning not challenging yourself too much during your first semester, not taking on too many extra-curricular activities, finding your support system there (may not happen at once), and dealing with whatever feelings come up.
Wishing you good luck!