Join something, don't begin your journey to higher education alone. When I came to community college, I felt like it was just a stepping stone, a small phase of my life that I would just skip when telling my children where mommy went to college. In the process of doing my own thing, I stumbled upon the Speech team. Without knowing what this activity was even about, I decided to give it a try. Ended up in New York for a National Speech tournament and came in at 7th in the Nation. I now call that team my family. Not only did it make my experience at a CC worthwhile, but it provided me with a leg up to continue this activity at a University, which is where I am head to this year. All because of one club. JOIN SOMETHING, ANYTHING.

Do not go to the counsellors! They will trick you. go by the IGETC and you're golden.

Meet with counselor and create your student educational plan. If you qualify for a program try and get in they will help you a lot. Try and enjoy the campus and network with professors.

Be early to get the best parking space. Take advantage of the great available resources in the school.

Make friends, make acquaintances, establish relationships! You can never have too many friends out in the real world, and if you dont make new friends at Valley, it is most likely because you are not trying.