I write this down mainly to remember to share with those who will listen. I've told many "millennials" and of course like myself at their age, I knew it all. Perhaps you too feel you know it all, just think wouldn't you want to save time in college? So here are a few things I wish I had known and done before my collegiate career.
1. Take all the AP courses I could handle in High School
These will transfer into college credits (check with your potential college first)
2. Make sure you talk to a wise guidance counselor. They are employed at your college for a reason. (This falls in line with #1)
3. Brainstorm, think basics of what I've always liked and how to translate that to a career field and narrow it down from there
4."Ride a longs" in careers I'm interested in.
Don't be afraid to look silly talking to those people who are working in a job you are interested in
5. Eliminate "fluff classes" in college. I am glad I have the degree I do. However in the bachelors of arts degree track there is some wiggle room with college credits to take as I call them "fluff classes". These classes are not always just an easy A per-say. They are however lighter subjects/topics. What I would do is take vocational type classes. I feel no matter what you do in life you can benefit from a class such as "Shop".
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| Pictured after my 1st degree ceremony |
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