TCC students talk about the challenges they face in college From Student Focus Groups Achieving 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: