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Don't assume classes will be easier just because it is a Community College. The teachers here want to see you at your best, and they push you to attain this. Work your best and use the resources that are available to you on campus such as our great Library. The staff is helpful and there are many books on important topics that can help immensely with Composition classes.

Get invovled, try to talk to people in class. Make a point of studying, and of coming to class, because many teachers take attendance and because that is the easiest way to make sure you know what is going on. Get to classes a few minute early because teachers typically start on time and if you are a few minutes late you could miss important announcements and some notes.

No matter what you choose to do, do your best at it. If you are thinking about going to OCC, you will find that it offers great learning opportunities and a sound environment to learn in.

Do Not wait for the last minute to get your books, the first week at the bookstore is a mad house. You can always return the book if it's not needed if you have your receipt.

you are an adult now so don't expect to get away with the things you did in high school. you will do great if you focus, pay attention, get work done and attend class. ask questions if you don't understand something.

Make sure that you do not procrastinate on your school work. Once you get behind, it can be difficult to catch up and get good grades.

To make sure you keep grades and test scores up so you can start with the college level classes and not take remedial classes.

Be on top of you financial aid
Meet with advisers every semester to make sure your on track
take FYE your first semester and use the academic plan you make in that class to schedule your next classes/

Some tips i would give future students would be to meet with your advisor at least two time a semester to make sure you are on the right path. I would also tell them to try and get involved in the school. by doing this you can open up some great opportunities.

THEIR ARE TWO MAJOR TIPS I WOULD GIVE TO ANY PROSPECTIVE STUDENT. THE FIRST TIP I WOULD GIVE IS TO SPEAK WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR, AND ALLOW THEM TO HELP PLAN HE OR SHE'S CLASS SCHEDULE. A MISTAKE I MADE WHEN I FIRST ENTERED COLLEGE YEARS AGO WAS TO NOT SEEK HELP IN ME EDUCATIONAL PLANNING. I BELIEVE THIS WAS ONE OF THE MAJOR CAUSES OF MY LACK OF SUCCESS THE FIRST TIME AROUND. THE SECOND TIP WOULD BE TO KEEP HIS OR HER PRIORITIES STRAIT. OTHER THAN FAMILY, SCHOOL NEEDS TO COME FIRST. MISSING OUT ON A FEW SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WILL BE MUCH LESS DISAPOINTING THAN THE DISAPOINTMENT OF FAILING CLASSES OR DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL.