Pulse Star, the thing that appeals to me is the experience, not a lot of people can say they’ve worked at Walt Disney World, and I thing it can be interesting and unique, not to mention maybe sharpen my people skills. I love Disney it has a special place in my heart since it made up most of my childhood, and it truly is the happiest place on the planet, I like making people happy and Disney really brightens a lot of people’ day. I love it and I’m not even working there yet.
I know a few who did WDW and you need to learn more about what it really is. At some point, you may find a more ordinary internship or job more productive toward your own future. Then visit WDW more often. Not to discourage, but it’s happy for visitors, not necessarily behind the scenes.
Comm college may be a good idea, a chance to grow.
Thank you very much, very much! I am so worried about this. Do you know anything that could help me with studying so that I can do better? It is really hard for me to stay focused because I know I can do a lot better, like I could be getting straight A’s but I constantly get distracted. It’s gotten to the point where I’ve cried because am letting myself down.
It’s just one of the things about growing (and you’re now getting ready for some major changes) to find the right place to do it. Some need to get out of the hs scene (which is really a box. ) But some need something like comm college, to have a chance to master the work (and themselves,) first. Of course, in cc, you still are responsible for your work and focus.
Any adults you know whom you can trust to talk to about this?
Sounds like grade issues include humanities and math. Any courses you consistently do well in?
I’ve tried talking to my parents but they dismiss it. My distraction I feel is getting to be a problem. I can and have daydreamed for hours, so it sucks that even if I’d put my phone and the like away, my own mind can distract me and find something entertaining to think about. So no, I haven’t spoken about it with anybody because they say the exact same thing.
I’ve always done great in English, reading. I’ve always done good in science usually, this is the first time I’ve ever gotten anything lower than a B in science. At least I’ve never had any D’s or F’s. I think my level of math skills depends on the way it is being taught. Many times I have come in to get more help only to discover the math was so easy to a point I was doubting myself. This year, I do not have C in math so far, I understand it and usually don’t have to stress over studying it for hours, which is surprising to me. Last year in Algebra 1/geometry, I was dying to the point where I was just the most miserable person in the class until the bell rang.
I really rather attend university all four years, but CC is the only way I won’t cripple in student debt. I can do the work, if I can just find a correct studying method that works. Looks like I don’t have a choice hm?
CC isn’t bad. As a DE student I’ve been taking classes at my CC. You’ll find bad and good teachers but there are more opportunities. Furthermore CC, unlike high school, promotes self studying a subject. Brownie points go to the kids who read stuff and explore the topic. You may want to check DE at your school and see if it’s free and Arizona laws concerning credit transfer. If you do DE and do well, you can shave off an entire year of college which reduces costs a lot.
For focusing it helps to eliminate distractions and to nudge your mind towards productivity, give yourself awards when you finish stuff. That and break things into chunks. Most people can’t focus or retain information well after studying for over an hour. There’s an exact number but I’m not motivated to look it up and double check all my sources.
Google good study habits, and put the phone in another room. Do a piece of homework, take a five minute break, and move on to the next assignment.
I attended CC, by choice. I wasted a lot of time. I wasn’t ready to get serious about college. I was put on academic probation. Fianlly buckled down and got a degree from an in-state university. It took me six years, but I don’t regret doing it that way. I saved my parents a ton of money at least by going to CC. There is no shame in going to community college.
^^^ :))
Seriously CCs don’t get enough credit and there’s this sad stigma attached with them which is really unfounded. I’ve also found that the profs can surprise you in what they know and some could go above a CC. They stay at the CC because they want to return to the community or so. If you find them, they’re a wealth of knowledge ready to be shared.
Sorry, do not get me wrong, I have thought about going to CC a lot, but I don’t know, I want the university experience all four years. Though since I don’t have the money, I might be going to CC 
It’s going to be your decision made with your parents consent. It doesn’t matter if you have 4 great college years and are then stuck in student debt trying to work it off for the rest of your life.
This youtube video gives you a pretty good idea why student debt is evil. It’s also funny. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8pjd1QEA0c
Thank you. Is it possible for you to tell me of your experience with Community College and then transferring to save money? What are your best tips?
I’m mostly aware of my own state policies which I spent a ridiculous amount of time researching. Additionally I’m a DE student meaning still in highschool but taking college classes ontop. So remember this may not be entirely true for you.
My experience so far has been vastly positive but teachers aren’t always the best at responding to emails and such, which means if there’s something important that you’ve got to continuously pester some of them. You also have to take the initiative to talk to them. Classes go by faster and the HW seems to be more optional in nature. Don’t slack off on the HW and if it’s a difficult class ask/look for more problems because there are rarely reviews. You learn it that one day in class or on your own.
Now some tips:
Tip #1: Research
Look up your local CC. Read reviews about them. See where they excel and the transferability to schools you want to attend for any course you’re attending.
Tip#2: Major
Look at the major list and find what you want to study. This means you can get an A.A. or A.S. degree which may make transferring credits easier. If you have time and money, look at related majors because there can be overlap to the point that there is one class different.
Tip#3: Make a Plan
Look up your major requirements and the prerequisites. Figure out which order to take classes and note that some classes are available only in one semester. Make your two year plan that will allow you to graduate.
Tip#4: Have wiggle room
Classes come with a waitlist and sometimes there may be ridiculous scheduling conflicts. Make sure there’s room in your plan in case something goes wrong that you can still graduate.
Tip#5: Online classes
Take them as they allow your schedule to be freed up. They may be slightly harder but the flexibility that comes with them is awesome.
Tip#6: Take advantage of the resources
There’s usually a library with a wider selection than your public library for academic reading. Our CC has resource centers that offer support to students in various subjects for free. Also we have councillors who’s entire purpose is to understand how the transfer system works.
Tip#7: Don’t schedule back to back
I scheduled my classes really tightly, something I loved but it can screw you over with teacher’s office hours, which it did. If you want to make your classes back to back, try to find out their office hours beforehand and food policies.
My tip is don’t do what I did, as I mentioned in my previous post. Be focussed, get great grades, you will have many more options for transferring if you have strong grades. Work and save money. Take advantage of night classes so you can work and meet differnt people. Transfer in two years if you can.