What our students have learned

TCC students talk about the challenges they face in college

From Student Focus GroupsAchieving the Dream, Spring 2008

You should take high school

seriously! You can ask questions –

know what you’re getting in to!

Students talk about their challenges:

You need to write down everything

the instructor says – don’t just rely on syllabus!

Students talk about their challenges:

I had to get used to being on my

own.

Students talk about their challenges:

Make a schedule and keep it!

Students talk about their challenges:

Prepare yourself and know

where to get help.

Students talk about their challenges:

College is different.

It requires more time and effort on the student’s part.

Students talk about their challenges:

Homework is NOT done

during class time!

Students talk about their challenges:

No one is going to make you

do the work!

Students talk about their challenges:

What you do now will affect you

later!

Students talk about their challenges:

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Students talk about their challenges:

Set priorities!

Students talk about their challenges:

You need to apply for financial aid

ahead of time!

Students talk about their challenges:

Deadlines are important.

Students talk about their challenges:

College is different than high school,

but it’s not as hard as people say.

Students talk about their challenges:

Things will happen.

There will be late nights, illnesses, and car break-downs.

You need a plan!

Students talk about their challenges:

You can keep your job

when you go to college, but remember that school comes first!

Students talk about their challenges:

You need more than one person

to rely on.

Students talk about their challenges:

You need to plan ahead.

Students talk about their challenges:

Know that there will be distractions at home.

You have to manage your time!

Students talk about their challenges:

I had to adjust to the

different kinds of students in my classes.

Students talk about their challenges: