1. TCC students talk about the challenges they face in college From Student Focus Groups Achieving the Dream, Spring 2008

2.  You should take high school seriously! You can ask questions – know what you’re getting in to! Students talk about their challenges:

3.  You need to write down everything the instructor says – don’t just rely on syllabus! Students talk about their challenges:

4.  I had to get used to being on my own. Students talk about their challenges:

5.  Make a schedule and keep it! Students talk about their challenges:

6.  Prepare yourself and know where to get help. Students talk about their challenges:

7.  College is different. It requires more time and effort on the student’s part. Students talk about their challenges:

8.  Homework is NOT done during class time! Students talk about their challenges:

9.  No one is going to make you do the work! Students talk about their challenges:

10.  What you do now will affect you later! Students talk about their challenges:

11.  Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Students talk about their challenges:

12.  Set priorities! Students talk about their challenges:

13.  You need to apply for financial aid ahead of time! Students talk about their challenges:

14.  Deadlines are important. Students talk about their challenges:

15.  College is different than high school, but it’s not as hard as people say. Students talk about their challenges:

16.  Things will happen. There will be late nights, illnesses, and car break-downs. You need a plan! Students talk about their challenges:

17.  You can keep your job when you go to college, but remember that school comes first! Students talk about their challenges:

18.  You need more than one person to rely on. Students talk about their challenges:

19.  You need to plan ahead. Students talk about their challenges:

20.  Know that there will be distractions at home. You have to manage your time! Students talk about their challenges:

21.  I had to adjust to the different kinds of students in my classes. Students talk about their challenges: