What to Expect for Your First Year in Community College

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  • Опубликовано: 31 дек 2024

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  • @tha_oz
    @tha_oz 5 лет назад +392

    if you clicked on this video then youre already putting in the efort to do well just by watching this.

    • @CocoTaveras8975
      @CocoTaveras8975 4 года назад +12

      Thank you!

    • @nctzen6677
      @nctzen6677 4 года назад +8

      thanks !!

    • @tan334
      @tan334 3 года назад +5

      Thanks!

    • @band0945
      @band0945 2 года назад +4

      Thanks I rlly needed to hear that!

    • @Simmran
      @Simmran 2 года назад +1

      Thank you🥰

  • @CALISUPERSPORT
    @CALISUPERSPORT 5 лет назад +229

    If you're worried about classmates or meeting people; speak clearly, proudly, and with a smile. I'm the icebreaker in all my classes and you'll realize the vast majority of people appreciate being opened to conversation. The tiny percentage that aren't many may be preoccupied, in a rush, or just a rare a-hole 😁 Dont stress it, just keep that same energy!

  • @thatsmynamesowhat2949
    @thatsmynamesowhat2949 3 года назад +91

    I’m 44 and thinking of starting college for the first time. I have no idea what to expect, but this was very helpful. Thank you!

  • @veanne
    @veanne 4 года назад +121

    Thank you for this! I’m gonna start community college this fall & i’m so nervous because i know NOBODY and i’m VERY SHY AND IM AN INTROVERT 😭

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  4 года назад

      Good luck!

    • @veanne
      @veanne 4 года назад

      Hailey Dollar thank youuu!

    • @thefrenchfryguy9959
      @thefrenchfryguy9959 3 года назад

      How was it??

    • @veanne
      @veanne 3 года назад +7

      @@thefrenchfryguy9959 It was all online anyways, so it wasn't much trouble. I'm secretly hoping I won't have to go back in person lol. But for the program I'm applying for next month requires us to be in person ;/ I'm just hoping I get accepted

    • @thefrenchfryguy9959
      @thefrenchfryguy9959 3 года назад

      @@veanne ohh ok, gotchu. And would u say CC is wayyy harder than high-school?

  • @elim7026
    @elim7026 2 года назад +37

    I'm 22 and thinking about community college. I was feeling nervous and hesitant about it. But this video Def made me feel a little bit better!

  • @ellie-in8zf
    @ellie-in8zf 3 года назад +46

    i’m starting in a week or so, and this calmed me down a lot!! I skipped a year of highschool so i’m going in as a 17 year old, thank you so much for the advice

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 года назад +7

      Really glad it could help you, Ellie! Good luck.

    • @savannaha7007
      @savannaha7007 3 года назад +4

      Me too!

    • @ellie-in8zf
      @ellie-in8zf 3 года назад +7

      @@savannaha7007 aaa nice!! good luck with it, honestly it was a lot less scary than i was expecting :) you’ll do great!!

    • @savannaha7007
      @savannaha7007 3 года назад +3

      @@ellie-in8zf thank u I’m so scared I start in six days!

    • @ellie-in8zf
      @ellie-in8zf 3 года назад +6

      @@savannaha7007 omg best of luck, i’m sure you’ll do great!! i was scared shitless ngl, i’m not sure if i’m in a place to give advice but mine would be to make sure to stay on top of everything :D obviously it’s a lot easier said than done, but man it’s important :) i have faith in you!!

  • @britanygarcia3951
    @britanygarcia3951 4 года назад +49

    I'm so scared to start college 😭😭 I graduated high school2 years ago so I'm afraid I'm going to be one of the oldest freshmen. Not to me toon I'm superrrr awkward and will literally ignore everyone unless they talk to me first 😭😭😭

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  4 года назад +6

      Just be yourself!

    • @CocoTaveras8975
      @CocoTaveras8975 4 года назад +3

      I start in the Fall and have a lot of your same concerns! I’m really nervous just thinking about it! 😩

    • @kingtrey5311
      @kingtrey5311 4 года назад +7

      You'll be straight. I graduated 2 years ago so I'll be a 20 year old freshman too lol

    • @nazstorytime2753
      @nazstorytime2753 3 года назад

      @@kingtrey5311 that’s not even bad

    • @silverbowftw5225
      @silverbowftw5225 3 года назад +1

      SAME HERE!!! Graduated 1 year ago and I'm scared

  • @wulfjay7102
    @wulfjay7102 Год назад +8

    I'm going to CC as an international student this fall. This video helped me preparing my mindset!!! Thanks, Hailey!!

  • @bandygreen2456
    @bandygreen2456 5 лет назад +12

    Got everything I need. Ready to quietly ace the semester

  • @lolawkward4033
    @lolawkward4033 5 лет назад +18

    Can you do a video regarding how to gain more confidence in yourself. Im so nervous for school rn that I’m filling my mind with doubts regarding how I can’t do it:(

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 лет назад +3

      I'm not much of a motivational speaker, but Roberto Blake is! I would recommend watching with RUclips videos if you need to be uplifted.

  • @marcosilvafonseca
    @marcosilvafonseca 5 лет назад +6

    I did not know anything about community colleges in the USA, so I was able to learn a lot from this video! I did not that the first year of classes were similar to high school.

  • @sparkle5164
    @sparkle5164 2 года назад +7

    I'm starting my first semester next week and I'm kind of nervous about being able to keep up with homework (I was terrible with studying at home and doing homework) I decided to go into the business major for now since I'm still unsure about what I want to do. Thankfully a business degree, and certificates surrounding it, are very useful for a lot of jobs. And if I do decide to run my own business in the future I have a headstart :D

    • @JJFlores197
      @JJFlores197 2 года назад +2

      Good luck. Not sure if this is of help to you, but what I suggest is to organize yourself. You say you were bad at studying and doing homework. Identify why you had problems with studying and doing the work and make a plan to work on that. Its easier said than done, but it will greatly help you in your classes. If it helps, create a schedule of your work you need to do every day. It can be written or digital. It doesn't matter as long as you create something that works for you. Identify what you need to do (study, do work, research, etc) and try to plan it out. This helps you know what you're supposed to be doing at what dates/time. That's my take on it at least.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад

      Sorry for the late response! How are things going?

  • @JJ-cl5wv
    @JJ-cl5wv Год назад +1

    Thank you for this video! I’m 29 years old and I have two small children I put my education on the back burner but I want to take charge of my life and go back to school soon but I’m so scared of failing. I did 1 semester at a community college right before I had my daughter but didn’t take it serious but I had no responsibility then. I want to give it another shot.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад +1

      Good for you! I'm sure you'll do great. I have just the video coming for you very, very soon!

    • @JJ-cl5wv
      @JJ-cl5wv Год назад

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege awesome! I can’t wait to watch it!

  • @maiahboo70
    @maiahboo70 5 лет назад +27

    I start Monday. Thank you for this!

    • @gloriasantana6809
      @gloriasantana6809 5 лет назад +6

      Omg same, i'm lowkey scared but excited and nervous 😂

    • @karlavaldez5493
      @karlavaldez5493 5 лет назад +2

      Same !!!!

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 лет назад +2

      good luck!

    • @CocoTaveras8975
      @CocoTaveras8975 4 года назад

      Gloria Santana It’s been nine months since you wrote this comment so if you don’t mind me asking, how was it when you started? how was your first day? Is it easy/hard? Is it straightforward in making friends? I’m especially curious because I’m starting CC in the fall, and I want to know what I should expect. I’m really nervous just thinking about it so your words could go a long way in calming my concerns and fears! 😩

    • @Living_without_regrets
      @Living_without_regrets 4 года назад

      Who is gonna study at a community college next year? Let's be #friends : )
      ❤ Thank you for this video!

  • @Alibern7
    @Alibern7 3 года назад +7

    Great advice! 👍 I’m starting college this fall! ☺️

  • @24myronm
    @24myronm 4 года назад +4

    Great insight especially from a hands-on perspective, helps calm some first impression nerves! I sent you an email regarding a book I'm writing about community college, looking forward to hearing from you.

  • @griizzlerhops633
    @griizzlerhops633 2 года назад +1

    I sstart tomorrow omg, Kind of nervous however this definitely helped me. Wish me luck in this journey!!

    • @sparkle5164
      @sparkle5164 2 года назад

      Fr! I start my first semester next week and I'm kind of nervous. I hope you're schooling is going well!

    • @IbrahimIbrahim-dm3tw
      @IbrahimIbrahim-dm3tw 2 года назад

      How are you now?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад

      How is everything going?

    • @griizzlerhops633
      @griizzlerhops633 Год назад

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Heyyyy So I just finished my first year like last week and honestly it was actually not too bad! I got into a relationship with a classmate (But broke up by the end of the first semester, which killed me for a bit hahah definitely do not recommend), Got into some extracurriculars/clubs that I enjoy, met some new classmates + student leaders, switched my major (Bio to CS phewww), and honestly just vibed well. Hoping to get more involved next year because I spent most of my time grinding out academics and not focusing on my personal life until much later into the second semester. At first all my classes were nerve wrecking and stressful however I learned to enjoy the process of learning and learned to push through. I ended the year with a 4.0 which I would have never imagined coming from a former 2.7 GPA-3.3 GPA high schooler. But wow this school year went by SO SO quickly I can't believe that its already over. Unfortunately I do have to spend more time than needed here because of the major change however I am optimistic for what the future holds for me! Thank you for this video though, I'm starting to actually enjoy community college. A good experience overall!

  • @nicklausmb
    @nicklausmb Год назад

    2:50 well no kidding I feel like almost everybody knows that. Thanks for the advice!

  • @alainacardamone2306
    @alainacardamone2306 5 лет назад +4

    I start tomorrow. I'm nervous about the small class sizes. My French class only has 8 people!

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 лет назад +5

      Good luck! Small classes are great bc you actually can form a relationship with your instructor!

  • @FelSL
    @FelSL 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! You’ve calmed me quite a bit😅

  • @lolawkward4033
    @lolawkward4033 5 лет назад +4

    I’m so nervous I needed this

  • @zylayahharrison3410
    @zylayahharrison3410 2 года назад

    Thank you for this video it really helped, I will be attending community college in September

  •  3 года назад

    Ok this actually helped me ! i'm suprised alot of people just lie about college

  • @toururururururu
    @toururururururu Год назад

    I plan on graduating early and going to community college for horticulture then college for astro botany mainly because I want to be an astronaut farmer growing plants on mars which won't happen for a while but I know what I want to do I've had it planned out since I was 10

    • @pigpapa9349
      @pigpapa9349 Год назад

      That’s pretty cool u remind me of that one guy from that movie where he was stuck on mars

  • @hunsicker5
    @hunsicker5 3 года назад +3

    Very helpful and informative! 🙏🏽👏🏽

  • @markc6953
    @markc6953 3 года назад +4

    i start cc in like 4-5 days and i don’t even know the campus or anyone i’m so scared and anxious

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 года назад

      don't be! good luck!

    • @user-tb3lj3lg9s
      @user-tb3lj3lg9s 3 года назад

      me too i start tmrw🤞

    • @daylanfuentez2657
      @daylanfuentez2657 3 года назад

      @@user-tb3lj3lg9s I start tmrw too I have no idea about the campus 😖 I’m gonna be so lost and it’s in a city where I know no one 😔 FMLLL

    • @user-tb3lj3lg9s
      @user-tb3lj3lg9s 3 года назад

      @@daylanfuentez2657 how did it go😭

    • @daylanfuentez2657
      @daylanfuentez2657 3 года назад +2

      @@user-tb3lj3lg9s good I was nervous ASFFFF💀 but the teachers were super nice and I meet a lot of new people

  • @mgminthantaung1363
    @mgminthantaung1363 Год назад

    I felt sad myself because I am not finished my english language. My family sent to the community college, but I don't know what to do with the community college. I am struggled too much about it.

  • @francisconegrete3443
    @francisconegrete3443 5 лет назад +8

    Can't believe I Start on Monday I'm nervous!

  • @lilyzhang1215
    @lilyzhang1215 5 лет назад +2

    this is really helpful !! thank you!

  • @alisheynaqvi8760
    @alisheynaqvi8760 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you for this!!!!

  • @rosiesteph93
    @rosiesteph93 3 года назад +2

    Tomorrow is my first day of community college.. I am so nervous. I have social anxiety and I am shaking. 😅

    • @eliasverduzco2845
      @eliasverduzco2845 3 года назад +1

      Hey how did it go? I’m starting community college this fall and I’m sooo nervous because I’m too shy and my English is not so good 😭

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 года назад

      There's nothing to be nervous about! Hope everything went well.

    • @ylamaddies7876
      @ylamaddies7876 Год назад

      @@eliasverduzco2845 hey how r u doing in community college was it hard?

  • @kyleboggs
    @kyleboggs Год назад

    Thanks ... 38 first year, freshman... Most will be online any pointers..? And thanks... You rock.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад

      Sorry for the late response! You'll do amazing! Lean into your resources (professors, library, tutoring center, etc) and you'll do just fine. Thanks for watching.

  • @fourskin423
    @fourskin423 3 года назад +2

    my first day of community is tommorow im so scared

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  3 года назад

      Hope everything went well for you!

    • @fourskin423
      @fourskin423 3 года назад

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Yes it did! I dont know why i was so worked up. Though my english class is literally hell it is not as bad as i thought

  • @musicfan07058
    @musicfan07058 2 года назад

    I'm 32
    I wish I would have been more interested in this back when i was 18 or 19 ect. But all I can say now is my career choices are pretty much a bunch of experience I've gained in various jobs nothing ever really sticking or feeling right for a life long career. I may or may not find what I'm looking for in community college...

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  2 года назад +2

      It's never too late. If you enroll in CC, I think you'll be surprised to see that there are many older students and students who are making a change in their career. CC is a great launching point for starting over.

  • @818Steelers36
    @818Steelers36 Год назад

    Is it a bad idea to start your first semester of CC at 32 years old in the summer? I’m trying to schedule classes and I’m already going crazy I signed up for a English 101 course
    And when I tried to look for another class to take they all conflict with the courses time.
    Ahhhh I’m already going crazy . Now I feel like I should postpone .
    I also suck at match and have fear that’s going to be my down fall.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад

      There's no age limit! I was in class with recent high school graduates and even people who were 60 years old! CC is for everyone.

    • @818Steelers36
      @818Steelers36 Год назад +1

      @@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege that’s dope I appreciate it I signed up for 2 classes in the summer but there online courses from l.a.v.c . Public speaking and intro to Kinesiology . I’m nervous feel like I might not be able to do it but I’m not backing down I want to improve my life have a degree behind my name . I want to orthopedic therapy. Let’s get it

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад

      @@818Steelers36 Nah you got this. You can do anything you put your mind to! Might take some hard work and time but you can make it. You've got the right attitude already so I believe in you

  • @Caitlin288
    @Caitlin288 3 года назад

    I’m mostly worried about picking one that will treat the students like preschoolers because of their disabilities I want to be sure I’m picking the right one

  • @DannyIsNoMan
    @DannyIsNoMan 2 года назад +1

    im in 10th grade and im going into community college as duel credits, do you think its going to be the same as regular highschool?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  Год назад +1

      Hi, it definitely won't be the same as high school, as you will be doing college level coursework. Just lean into your resources and you will do fine.

  • @Asif-k7s
    @Asif-k7s Год назад

    What does billable contact hour mean?I am new to the country and very unfamiliar with American education system.Does 1 contact hour mean 1 credit

  • @mhailife9788
    @mhailife9788 2 года назад +2

    Do you need laptop in class? Or is it okay to do assignments at home?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  2 года назад +1

      Many professors nowadays will require you to be able to access the internet during class.

  • @Mybirthdayis0324
    @Mybirthdayis0324 5 лет назад

    Thank you!

  • @HondaCivicat3AM
    @HondaCivicat3AM 3 года назад +1

    Well I’m in that 1% I’m very few people who know what I want to do with my life I guess, I want to become a paleontologist in South America. Sorry if I don’t know the natural history museum of South America of what it is called.

  • @juanitapatata5627
    @juanitapatata5627 Год назад

    Is community college just like state univ? Time wise that needs to be spent in school?
    Or is it like high school where you attend 8am-4pm?

  • @drefrmnc4130
    @drefrmnc4130 5 лет назад +1

    are there like a lot of presentations in college?

  • @ineedakitkat6628
    @ineedakitkat6628 2 месяца назад

    2:50

  • @dakshjeena4895
    @dakshjeena4895 2 года назад

    Does community college is better that universities in India

  • @yoshicoaster746
    @yoshicoaster746 2 года назад

    sorry if my question is dumb but could I go to raise my high school gpa?

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  2 года назад

      High school GPA and community college GPA are completely separate. The only exception may be if your high school allows you to do dual enrollment. You would have to ask your counselor.

  • @friedchicken9553
    @friedchicken9553 5 лет назад +5

    Can you do textbooks / supplies tips.

    • @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
      @HaileyDollarGoesToCollege  5 лет назад +2

      I talked about this in my "How to do Well in Community College" video make sure you check it out!

  • @Mikeplaysdbd
    @Mikeplaysdbd 4 года назад +3

    Is it okay for me to start even tho i am 20?

  • @maxinecatalan6432
    @maxinecatalan6432 3 года назад

    Hi hailey I sent you a message on your Instagram college page but it says you don’t receive private messages.

  • @Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ
    @Ονομαεπίθετο-ξ1υ 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this ! 👍