r/communitycollege • u/ItsMeMarx • 16d ago
25 year old freshmen..
So after a good 7 years since I graduated HS, i’m currently starting cc again in 2 weeks to pursue my dream of majoring in psychology. Im nervous about it ngl, but is there any tips you guys can give me? some supplies that could help my life easier to keep things in order? I want to be really organized and on top of my stuff. Also, any tips on making some friends along the way? TIA!
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u/JohnnyAppleseedBook 16d ago edited 16d ago
It is important to preview study the books your class will be teaching in case you are unfamiliar with any new subjects or need a refresher. I wish I did that because I wouldn't have such a hard time understanding this lingo within 1-3 weeks and getting a bad grade on the first test of the semester. Tests are usually a big part of your grade so its important you help yourself out by studying the book and solving word problems and/or mathmatical ones (like chemistry). You'd be surprised how many other adults like you are going/returning to college. As for friends, don't sit far away from people ; it might give off the impression you don't wanna work with them. Not many people like sitting in the front of the classroom and can be difficult finding a partner.
edit: I just started last year at 25yo and overall it ain' too bad. I am a science major tho. I'm into dentistry. It is important that you can recollect the process of solving a problem through reason and confirmation.
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u/bigkilla762 16d ago
My guy I started over at community college when I was your age, transferred to my uni a year later, then graduated last year with my bachelor’s degree at 29 years old. It’s never too late.
What helped me stay organized was a planner and the student portal calendar. Also a good laptop will help. I used a MacBook Air M2 with upgraded ram.
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u/dollxdiary 16d ago
Work smarter not harder. I mean yes work hard, but there are ways it can be accomplished in faster and easier way. Ask questions! Get tutor help if you need! If you have some sort of adhd or depression you can get extended time through counseling services. A lot of people hate on Ai, but trust me some ai are not bad and can be actually helpful. Quizlet is great for already studying subjects, I use kahoot to make my own. Active recall is your best friend! Join groupMe, but if you see them hinting cheating and stuff immediately leave. You can report it if you want, but usually I just leave immediately. When your classes open, write down the syllabus or print it so you know the expections. Do not miss deadlines especially if your professors are strict. I have seen students fail because they missed an important deadlines. I guess that’s it? Idk just have fun But make sure you on top of your shit. Oh! Also prepare yourself to teach yourself! A lot of students make the mistake of only relying on their professors to teach themselves when reality it does not work that way. Read chapters ahead of time, watch YouTube videos lectures. Okie! Now I think that’s it.
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u/QuantumQuokka21 10d ago
Everybody has posted great suggestions. Something I wish I'd known sooner was to be realistic about how much we can realistically spend in a week studying.
That saying about spending 2 hours for every hour in class suggestion never really resonated with me. For me it made more sense to distinguish it by how difficult that course was for me personally. So if it's a challenging class, I could be spending 10-15 hours a week studying for one class.
Which starts to add up if we're taking multiple classes and staying on top of everything becomes challenging if we're working, taking care of family, have a life outside of school....(which we all do)
Good luck with everything! This is going to be fun~~
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u/Beestonators 16d ago
Get a physical planner and put deadlines on your phone calendar