Ask questions no matter how redundant it might sound or how small it may seem.

It sounds simple, but make sure to follow the syllabus, attend class, and do your work... If you apply yourself, you'll get more out of your education.

College is not high school when it comes to classes. There are AP courses that a student could take during high school, and that will be somewhat equivalent to those classes in this college. But, the timing is fast paced. It is really difficult to catch up if one chooses to procrastinate and fall behind. Organize a tentative schedule and never take classes more than it is needed. Even if that student is planning to transfer less than 2 years. Three years would be the max to transfer out of the community college and into a four-year college.

Any student planning on attending Long Beach City College should know that as a resident, you will be saving(or earning) money thanks to the Federal Pell Grant, fee waivers, and low tuition cost. As a student who has attended a University, my advice to high school students wanting to attend a University their first year out of high school: I would advise with caution. Taking the humble route of completing your GEs (technically for free or for 10's of 1000's of dollars cheaper) and then applying to UCs, Private schools, or CSU is honestly the best route to take. Long Beach City College is a wonderful start to all student's academic career. Always speak with your counselor and stay up to date with transfer or degree coursework changes.

Have a game plan going in of what classes you are going to need to transfer as soon as possible and meet with a counselor regularly to make sure you are on track.