<p>Now that I have completed my time at community college, I feel like I am really going to miss my CC, and by that I just don't mean the actually CC, but the entire process of transferring. I thought that was the best part of community college. There were so many possibilities, and so much optimism. I checked Assist.org so almost everyday, mostly because of all of the different majors and schools I had in mind. Now that I am set on attending UCSD, I really don't know what to do.</p>
<p>Now that you have transferred, how do you feel about the time you spent at your community college. When I had just graduated high school, I was reluctant to attend community college. I thought it was lame, but I decide to go instead of attending Cal State Long Beach, or UC Merced. I eventually came to like my CC, and today, I think it was the best choice I ever made I my academic career. So I was wondering how you guys felt? Is there anything that you regret? Is there anything that you would have done differently? </p>
<p>I will miss cc, but not the transfer process. I missed Thanksgiving and countless hours of sleep working on my personal statement, and even with all that revision process when I read it now it’s still cringe worthy. I’ve met a lot of good people, fell into a good routine, and overall became very comfortable at cc. I’ll definitely miss that level of comfort when transitioning to my next school.</p>
<p>Don’t dismiss what you have accomplished so far. All those skills you picked up while trying to prep for transfer will serve you well at UCSD. Now instead of the goal of transferring now you’re focused on graduating. I probably do the same thing I did last time, make a list of definite classes I would need and cross them off one by one.</p>
<p>I had a love/hate relationship with my CC. It was close to home, all my professors were great (with the exception of one) and I met some cool people. At the same time, the administration and student support for those who were driven/motivated was pretty bad. Also, I encountered a lot of people with bad attitudes and it seemed like a lot of people were obnoxious about their plans. </p>
<p>When I was coming out of HS, I had a few options for school, including one mid-tier UC and some private schools, but I didn’t think I was ready and wasn’t sure about what I wanted to do career wise, plus it was going to cost a lot.</p>
<p>I regret some of it because it almost gave me too much freedom, I went to school twice a week for the most part, and this caused me to screw around, hang out with the wrong people (stranglers from HS) and lose my focus, but I learned my lesson. I still got really good grades but I did some stupid stuff I regret outside of school because I had so much free time. </p>
<p>Ultimately I wish I would’ve been able to actually think about what I wanted to major in as I was pretty much put on the spot when I met with my counselor the first time, and that I would’ve taken a lot more “science” classes, like Chem, Physics, Genetics etc. Now if I want to go take them at a UC, it is going to be a lot worse. Depending on what I do once I graduate, I may go back and take these classes, but I am so all over the place with my career goals that I can’t say at this point. </p>
<p>Needless to say, I am pretty nervous about the future and still don’t feel like I have any clarity in my academic path. </p>
<p>I’m extremely fond and proud of my time at community college. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for the professors, counselors, and friends I met. </p>
<p>I think it’s always normal to experience nostalgia when you move on to a new phase in your life. I still feel a sense of nostalgia thinking about high school and all my friends I left behind. The past always looks brighter when you look back on it, and I think this is what you’re experiencing. I’m sure you had a great time in CC, but the opportunities you now have are even greater, so you should look forward to the future (once you’re done reminiscing).</p>
<p>My time at Santa Monica College has been, up to now, the most intellectually and socially enriching part of my life. The overwhelming majority of my professors were great at teaching and really cared about their students. For me, they and their classes opened my mind to new ways of thinking, especially in my philosophy, history, and psychology classes. The classes at my CC weren’t as easy as I thought, either; I was pushed to do well in order to succeed. </p>
<p>Socially, I met lots of new and interesting people, a few of whom I’ve made good friends with. I was surprised at how diverse the student body was. Sure, I met my fair share of stereotypically dumb CC students, but I also met people who were far more intelligent than I am and with whom I had stimulating discussions about, from politics, to science. I’ve grown more as a person at this school than I could’ve imagined and I will be eternally grateful to my CC for making that possible. My only regret is that I never really broke my habit of procrastination that I carried over from high school. While I got it under control when I arrived at my CC, I still procrastinated at times and made my classes harder than they needed to be, especially in my last semester before transferring. It’s my fault, really. I’ll do my best to kick the habit before going to UCLA.</p>
<p>I hope UCLA meets the very high standards that my CC set in regards to the college experience. I’m sure they will.</p>
<p>I hear you about procrastination. I’m the worst at it (or the best, depending how you look at it). I consider myself lucky to have made it through CC without screwing things up by putting off assignments. I know I will need to make changes at UC, as you mention. I think we will adjust to the difficulty, because procrastination forces you to work well under pressure. So as that pressure increases, we will adapt with it and be forced to start our work earlier. That’s just my guess.</p>
<p>@Music1990 @Cayton I am a serial procrastinator, but no matter how hard I try to break my habit, I cannot seem to do it. I actually found that I work best under pressure. I try to start early, but I usually do sub par work, or I get distracted and start doing other things. </p>
<p>Half of UC students are procrastinators (myself included). The key is to just figure how far out you need to get things started, even if it is late in the game. Cramming for the finals is a term I believe started in Plato’s time.</p>
<p>You just need to find another goal to achieve, whether it be grad school or a career. Life is empty without constantly striving to better yourself in some manner. </p>
<p>I’ve been binge watching my favorite shows on Netflix, lol. I plan on getting around to reading some of my philosophy books to keep my mind sharp, but, surprise surprise, I’ve been procrastinating on that. :P</p>
<p>With regards to @anthroflo, it appears that she disappeared shortly after choosing to register with Berkeley. </p>
<p>I’ve been watching sooo many movies and tv shows on my computer. What shows do you watch?</p>
<p>It’s sad when people leave I can’t believe I’ve been on here for a year. It’s hard to imagine not coming on here anymore, although I’m sure it will happen eventually</p>
<p>I’m so glad I ended up at a JC. I loved just about everything about my school and don’t regret anything. </p>
<p>As for AnthroFlo, I think she might have actually ended up at UCLA! LOL!</p>
<p>In my group, I met a chick that was planning on going into environmental anthropology for grad school at Stanford after UG. Said she got regents at UCLA. I ■■■■ you all not. I’m 99% sure it was her. </p>
<p>@CollegeDropout1, she didn’t have glasses and she looked somewhat Asian. She asked about the environmental anthropology subfield like 3 times and def said for Stanford. Asked hella questions at orientation too. Had to be her haha. </p>
I can’t believe I’ve been on here for a year. It’s hard to imagine not coming on here anymore, although I’m sure it will happen eventually</p>