Freshman Advice Essay

Going into a community college or even stepping into a new university for the first time is terrifying. I would know because I’ve had this experience. I just finished my first quarter of fall 2015 at CSUB, my first quarter was not so good at CSUB. I took 3 classes, I got a B in one and a CP in the other which means pass, but in my third class I got an F, and these classes I did not pick. I had a councilor pick my classes because I had no idea of what classes to pick. I would recommend that a freshmen research the class thoroughly before taking the class, it’s better to know what you’re getting yourself into than just depending on others to direct you that even goes for a counselor. You know yourself better than anyone else to know what classes you can handle. I would like to share some great advice I have for incoming CSUB freshmen.

Making sure high school seniors are ready for college is a top priority for parents today. The motivation behind parents putting the extra effort to increase their child’s chances of college acceptance is to gain financial assistance to pay for college tuition. The best way to go about this is for a high school senior to score high on the ACT college entrance exam, which is what schools look at when deciding to award scholarships to students and is usually the determining factor for most four-year universities when deciding which students receive acceptance. Colleges also look for high school seniors who maintain cumulative grade point averages of 3.5 or better.

What was freshman year to me? My freshman year was not the the way I wanted it to go , I was put in a class I didn't know about because the school had messed up my class schedule and had not fixed it until the 2nd semester. By the time the year had ended I had to do with the whole summer school thing, I had to take the algebra one semester one and two over summer because i had failed the 2nd semester due to me not knowing anything in that class. Freshman year wasn’t really the way I wanted it to go I loved most of my teachers and loved the classes but after the school had messed up my schedule it wasn't really fun being there. I was in a class that I didn't know and was with people that I never seen before. The thing that kept me going was my video productions class, because it was more fun than most of the classes and I got to work on things that not every school has.

Students who graduate early has an unlikely chance to survive in the real world, Reality well hit them in the face and they won’t have the opportunity to rise up and make a difference in their self if the graduate early.

During my first year in college I did not realize the major challenges I would face being a first-generation college student that was undeclared as a major. I knew I had to continue my education as many of my teachers and advisers in high school had mentioned. But I never knew the struggle of not having a family member to turn for advice or guidance to navigate my college education or choosing a major. Being a college student opened my eyes in seeing the world through a different perspective primarily through knowledge I had never came across before. I became interested in helping other students in their path post-high school by volunteering, mentoring and working with high school students in their process of applying or learning about their postsecondary education options. After working with different ethnic groups I came to realize that those that identified as Latino were not the only ones facing similar or same challenges as myself but other ethnic groups as well. As I worked with a student interested in attending a four year university but was not A-G eligible because they were three classes away from being eligible to apply. As the student had mentioned that the counselor did not enroll them in the right classes, however, if the student had known the A-G requirements they might have been aware of changes that should have occurred before their senior year. Being able to advise the student through the options available to him in regards to applying and taking the course

Freshman year will be a experience to remember. You get freedom and fell mature.Classes however,are getting dificult.In High School you must really work hard and put effort in your work. Through Freshman year I learned that you shouldn’t worry about a bad grade but instead use that bad grade as your motivation to try harder.

To all the kids about to be freshmen, and have been told high school is either going to be a breeze or a struggle, I can assure you it's much easier the more effort you put in. While it may not be a walk in the park, it is definitely not a sprint. Your attitude is going to be a major part in your experiences. The more effort that you put into it, the easier it will be to make it through high school. Coming to school energized each and every day with the attitude that you are determined to learn at least one new thing each day will make it a more positive and enlightening experience. School is a free education that most people are not able to experience. Why not make the most of it? Learn what you can while you're there. Be proactive in your

Why is this Graduate program right for you, both academically and professionally? What might you contribute to the program, both as a student and afterwards?

The significance behind earning a college degree has changed drastically over the last several decades. With many professions now requiring a college education, more students are enrolled in college today than ever before. However, just because more students are enrolled in college does not mean that more people are on the path to success. Attending college can present a plethora of obstacles for students due to a variety of different reasons. As leaders in higher education work to develop strategies to support students towards their college degree, it is imperative that we understand and review the various factors that hinder a student’s progress.

If you could somehow take all the anxious emotions in a person and ever so gently hand it back to them, I would have dropped mine today. Tomorrow is move in day. The day started out poorly to begin with because it was also my younger brother’s birthday. His name is Ayden, he is turning into a teenager, and couldn’t be more excited, all week he has been bragging to the youngest of our trio of siblings that “I’m gonna be thirteen Eian, that means I’ll be a teen like Devin!”. Ayden has dirty blond hair, and it looks like he had a bowl cut and just let it grow, so now his hair is 4 inches long and shaggier than ever. The best and most amusing part of his hair is that it never quite stays down in the right places, he was cursed

Being a young college student you have to know what you want to be within 2 years getting your general education out of the way. Making near and far goals that are acheievable is what college students aim for. In this day and age family and friends freuquently ask, what are you studying in school? Do like your classes? What do YOU want to be? Once you answer those questions they dress you up as a doctor, nurse, teacher, firefighter, whatever it is you are trying to be. Certainly this gives you an incentive to go after your dream and to conquer the long days of studying, or giving up quailty time with your family or friends. According to, “The source of relatability by rebecca mead” She states “The contemporary meaning of “relatable”—to describe a character or a situation in which an ordinary person might see himself reflected.” College students have to see themselves within their education to feel that they are reaching their goals. They want to see a mirror image of themselves.

Ninth grade was obviously my first year of high school but, but it was also a learning experience. And now that it is almost over I understand what high school is all about, after two years of middle school and seven years of elementary school prior to that. These years leading up to high school are very different from high school, those years was like being a mime being stuck in an imaginary box, not being allowed to do anything, leaving your backpack in your locker, not chewing gum, not being able to wear hats or open toed shoes. Everything about high schools is better than the years that led up to it besides the work load. For me personally I found out fast that teachers will give you work just to give you work and although this work has no point whatsoever it is still important, because almost everything in high school is graded, and all grades matter. This was new to me in years past I would not push myself to the best of m abilities because I knew that my grades at that time didn’t mean anything. Little did I know that in high school your grades can affect what college you go to and even what your career is after college. This thought is very overwhelming because if you let it get the best of you it may lead to you failing everything you do.

College was awesome. I had a splendid time, after five years, I finally got the hang of it. My first year was wild, a little out of control, and besides the good memories, it was completely unproductive... hence the five years rather than four.

College is the next milestone for everyone after high school and while students believe that their college will be similar to their high school--they’re wrong. Students find that transferring from secondary school to college is extremely difficult to move on since they don’t what’s expected of them. Senior high and college both have the strongest education someone needs to get, but they have different techniques when giving education to their students. The two have different ways of preparing a student, educating them, and one’s social life.

Success in college is meant to be a challenge. Earning a college degree proves to potential employers the recipient has not only a higher education, but also the self-discipline and maturity to overcome the obstacles standing in the path of his or her success. Many of the challenges faced in college are universal shared by the majority of students while others can be personal or unique to an individual’s specific situation. Personal obstacles are the most difficult to overcome. A person can always seek advice, but in the end, the ability to overcome each obstacle rests on their shoulders alone. I will face many obstacles while attending college. Having a poor educational foundation, finances, and family life will make college success an uphill battle that I am determined to win.