What to Expect for Your First Year in Community College
Hello to the new community college students out there. As you gear up for your first semester, I'm sure there are a lot of questions and concerns on your mind. Today I will address these concerns by taking about choosing a major, coursework, general education and getting involved. These are the primary things that come to mind when I think about my own experience, but I hope it helps you to prepare. Good luck!
About Me
-Name: Hailey Dollar (yes, that's my real last name)
-Age: 22
-CC: West Valley College, A.A. in Liberal Arts
-Current School: UCLA
-Major: Applied Linguistics
Career goal: Speech Language Pathologist
-Fun fact: I love astrology! I am an Aquarius sun sign with moon in Aries and rising in Sagittarius.
Let's connect!
/ haileyxdollar
/ haileygoes2ucla
Snapchat: @haileyddddd
Disclaimer: I am NOT affiliated in any way with the University of California, California Community College or California State University, or the admissions departments of these institutions. The information presented in this video is taken from my own personal experience.
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if you clicked on this video then youre already putting in the efort to do well just by watching this.
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@nctzen6677
3 жыл бұрын
thanks !!
@tan334
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@band0945
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I rlly needed to hear that!
@Simmran
Жыл бұрын
Thank you🥰
If you're worried about classmates or meeting people; speak clearly, proudly, and with a smile. I'm the icebreaker in all my classes and you'll realize the vast majority of people appreciate being opened to conversation. The tiny percentage that aren't many may be preoccupied, in a rush, or just a rare a-hole 😁 Dont stress it, just keep that same energy!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
I’m 44 and thinking of starting college for the first time. I have no idea what to expect, but this was very helpful. Thank you!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
I'm rooting for you!
@career5690
10 ай бұрын
Did you go to college?
@thatsmynamesowhat2949
10 ай бұрын
Yes, I did! I'm a sophomore now and still going strong!@@career5690
Thank you for this! I’m gonna start community college this fall & i’m so nervous because i know NOBODY and i’m VERY SHY AND IM AN INTROVERT 😭
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@veanne
4 жыл бұрын
Hailey Dollar thank youuu!
@thefrenchfryguy9959
3 жыл бұрын
How was it??
@veanne
3 жыл бұрын
@@thefrenchfryguy9959 It was all online anyways, so it wasn't much trouble. I'm secretly hoping I won't have to go back in person lol. But for the program I'm applying for next month requires us to be in person ;/ I'm just hoping I get accepted
@thefrenchfryguy9959
3 жыл бұрын
@@veanne ohh ok, gotchu. And would u say CC is wayyy harder than high-school?
I'm 22 and thinking about community college. I was feeling nervous and hesitant about it. But this video Def made me feel a little bit better!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad I could help! I wish you the best of luck.
@career5690
10 ай бұрын
Did you go yet?
@career5690
10 ай бұрын
@filaaa2171How is it at community college?
i’m starting in a week or so, and this calmed me down a lot!! I skipped a year of highschool so i’m going in as a 17 year old, thank you so much for the advice
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Really glad it could help you, Ellie! Good luck.
@savannaha7007
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@ellie-in8zf
2 жыл бұрын
@@savannaha7007 aaa nice!! good luck with it, honestly it was a lot less scary than i was expecting :) you’ll do great!!
@savannaha7007
2 жыл бұрын
@@ellie-in8zf thank u I’m so scared I start in six days!
@ellie-in8zf
2 жыл бұрын
@@savannaha7007 omg best of luck, i’m sure you’ll do great!! i was scared shitless ngl, i’m not sure if i’m in a place to give advice but mine would be to make sure to stay on top of everything :D obviously it’s a lot easier said than done, but man it’s important :) i have faith in you!!
I'm so scared to start college 😭😭 I graduated high school2 years ago so I'm afraid I'm going to be one of the oldest freshmen. Not to me toon I'm superrrr awkward and will literally ignore everyone unless they talk to me first 😭😭😭
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Just be yourself!
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
I start in the Fall and have a lot of your same concerns! I’m really nervous just thinking about it! 😩
@kingtrey5311
3 жыл бұрын
You'll be straight. I graduated 2 years ago so I'll be a 20 year old freshman too lol
@nazstorytime2753
2 жыл бұрын
@@kingtrey5311 that’s not even bad
@silverbowftw5225
2 жыл бұрын
SAME HERE!!! Graduated 1 year ago and I'm scared
Got everything I need. Ready to quietly ace the semester
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Right on! Good luck!
I did not know anything about community colleges in the USA, so I was able to learn a lot from this video! I did not that the first year of classes were similar to high school.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Never thought I'd see the day when I could teach YOU something!
Thank you so much! You’ve calmed me quite a bit😅
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
glad to help!
I'm going to CC as an international student this fall. This video helped me preparing my mindset!!! Thanks, Hailey!!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
really glad you found it helpful! Good luck
Very helpful and informative! 🙏🏽👏🏽
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching
Great insight especially from a hands-on perspective, helps calm some first impression nerves! I sent you an email regarding a book I'm writing about community college, looking forward to hearing from you.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Myron Moncur thanks Myron! I just replied to you on Twitter, check your DMs
Great advice! 👍 I’m starting college this fall! ☺️
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Good luck to you!
@Alibern7
3 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege thank youuu ☺️
Thank you for this video it really helped, I will be attending community college in September
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful! Good luck ☺
I’m so nervous I needed this
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Thank you for this ! 👍
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
this is really helpful !! thank you!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
Can you do a video regarding how to gain more confidence in yourself. Im so nervous for school rn that I’m filling my mind with doubts regarding how I can’t do it:(
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
I'm not much of a motivational speaker, but Roberto Blake is! I would recommend watching with KZread videos if you need to be uplifted.
I'm starting my first semester next week and I'm kind of nervous about being able to keep up with homework (I was terrible with studying at home and doing homework) I decided to go into the business major for now since I'm still unsure about what I want to do. Thankfully a business degree, and certificates surrounding it, are very useful for a lot of jobs. And if I do decide to run my own business in the future I have a headstart :D
@JJFlores197
Жыл бұрын
Good luck. Not sure if this is of help to you, but what I suggest is to organize yourself. You say you were bad at studying and doing homework. Identify why you had problems with studying and doing the work and make a plan to work on that. Its easier said than done, but it will greatly help you in your classes. If it helps, create a schedule of your work you need to do every day. It can be written or digital. It doesn't matter as long as you create something that works for you. Identify what you need to do (study, do work, research, etc) and try to plan it out. This helps you know what you're supposed to be doing at what dates/time. That's my take on it at least.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response! How are things going?
I sstart tomorrow omg, Kind of nervous however this definitely helped me. Wish me luck in this journey!!
@sparkle5164
Жыл бұрын
Fr! I start my first semester next week and I'm kind of nervous. I hope you're schooling is going well!
@IbrahimIbrahim-dm3tw
Жыл бұрын
How are you now?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
How is everything going?
@griizzlerhops633
Жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Heyyyy So I just finished my first year like last week and honestly it was actually not too bad! I got into a relationship with a classmate (But broke up by the end of the first semester, which killed me for a bit hahah definitely do not recommend), Got into some extracurriculars/clubs that I enjoy, met some new classmates + student leaders, switched my major (Bio to CS phewww), and honestly just vibed well. Hoping to get more involved next year because I spent most of my time grinding out academics and not focusing on my personal life until much later into the second semester. At first all my classes were nerve wrecking and stressful however I learned to enjoy the process of learning and learned to push through. I ended the year with a 4.0 which I would have never imagined coming from a former 2.7 GPA-3.3 GPA high schooler. But wow this school year went by SO SO quickly I can't believe that its already over. Unfortunately I do have to spend more time than needed here because of the major change however I am optimistic for what the future holds for me! Thank you for this video though, I'm starting to actually enjoy community college. A good experience overall!
2:50 well no kidding I feel like almost everybody knows that. Thanks for the advice!
Thank you for this!!!!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
I know right I needed this!
I start Monday. Thank you for this!
@gloriasantana6809
4 жыл бұрын
Omg same, i'm lowkey scared but excited and nervous 😂
@karlavaldez5493
4 жыл бұрын
Same !!!!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
good luck!
@cocotaveras8975
4 жыл бұрын
Gloria Santana It’s been nine months since you wrote this comment so if you don’t mind me asking, how was it when you started? how was your first day? Is it easy/hard? Is it straightforward in making friends? I’m especially curious because I’m starting CC in the fall, and I want to know what I should expect. I’m really nervous just thinking about it so your words could go a long way in calming my concerns and fears! 😩
@hamiduu123
4 жыл бұрын
Who is gonna study at a community college next year? Let's be #friends : ) ❤ Thank you for this video!
Ok this actually helped me ! i'm suprised alot of people just lie about college
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
glad it helped you!
Thank you for this video! I’m 29 years old and I have two small children I put my education on the back burner but I want to take charge of my life and go back to school soon but I’m so scared of failing. I did 1 semester at a community college right before I had my daughter but didn’t take it serious but I had no responsibility then. I want to give it another shot.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
10 ай бұрын
Good for you! I'm sure you'll do great. I have just the video coming for you very, very soon!
@JJ-cl5wv
10 ай бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege awesome! I can’t wait to watch it!
I start tomorrow. I'm nervous about the small class sizes. My French class only has 8 people!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Good luck! Small classes are great bc you actually can form a relationship with your instructor!
Thank you!
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I plan on graduating early and going to community college for horticulture then college for astro botany mainly because I want to be an astronaut farmer growing plants on mars which won't happen for a while but I know what I want to do I've had it planned out since I was 10
@pigpapa9349
11 ай бұрын
That’s pretty cool u remind me of that one guy from that movie where he was stuck on mars
I'm 32 I wish I would have been more interested in this back when i was 18 or 19 ect. But all I can say now is my career choices are pretty much a bunch of experience I've gained in various jobs nothing ever really sticking or feeling right for a life long career. I may or may not find what I'm looking for in community college...
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
It's never too late. If you enroll in CC, I think you'll be surprised to see that there are many older students and students who are making a change in their career. CC is a great launching point for starting over.
I’m mostly worried about picking one that will treat the students like preschoolers because of their disabilities I want to be sure I’m picking the right one
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
I hope it all works out for you!
im in 10th grade and im going into community college as duel credits, do you think its going to be the same as regular highschool?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
Hi, it definitely won't be the same as high school, as you will be doing college level coursework. Just lean into your resources and you will do fine.
Does community college is better that universities in India
Do you need laptop in class? Or is it okay to do assignments at home?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Many professors nowadays will require you to be able to access the internet during class.
Is community college just like state univ? Time wise that needs to be spent in school? Or is it like high school where you attend 8am-4pm?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
You can create your own schedule and take as many or as few classes as you would like.
Can't believe I Start on Monday I'm nervous!
@shekiraharris8152
4 жыл бұрын
Same
@BrittanyAppiah
4 жыл бұрын
samee
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
good luck!
are there like a lot of presentations in college?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
It depends on the class
Thanks ... 38 first year, freshman... Most will be online any pointers..? And thanks... You rock.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for the late response! You'll do amazing! Lean into your resources (professors, library, tutoring center, etc) and you'll do just fine. Thanks for watching.
Well I’m in that 1% I’m very few people who know what I want to do with my life I guess, I want to become a paleontologist in South America. Sorry if I don’t know the natural history museum of South America of what it is called.
I felt sad myself because I am not finished my english language. My family sent to the community college, but I don't know what to do with the community college. I am struggled too much about it.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
9 ай бұрын
sorry to hear you're struggling
What does billable contact hour mean?I am new to the country and very unfamiliar with American education system.Does 1 contact hour mean 1 credit
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
8 ай бұрын
I've never heard the term billable contact hour so I don't know
sorry if my question is dumb but could I go to raise my high school gpa?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
High school GPA and community college GPA are completely separate. The only exception may be if your high school allows you to do dual enrollment. You would have to ask your counselor.
Is it a bad idea to start your first semester of CC at 32 years old in the summer? I’m trying to schedule classes and I’m already going crazy I signed up for a English 101 course And when I tried to look for another class to take they all conflict with the courses time. Ahhhh I’m already going crazy . Now I feel like I should postpone . I also suck at match and have fear that’s going to be my down fall.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
There's no age limit! I was in class with recent high school graduates and even people who were 60 years old! CC is for everyone.
@818Steelers36
Жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege that’s dope I appreciate it I signed up for 2 classes in the summer but there online courses from l.a.v.c . Public speaking and intro to Kinesiology . I’m nervous feel like I might not be able to do it but I’m not backing down I want to improve my life have a degree behind my name . I want to orthopedic therapy. Let’s get it
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
Жыл бұрын
@@818Steelers36 Nah you got this. You can do anything you put your mind to! Might take some hard work and time but you can make it. You've got the right attitude already so I believe in you
i start cc in like 4-5 days and i don’t even know the campus or anyone i’m so scared and anxious
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
don't be! good luck!
@user-tb3lj3lg9s
2 жыл бұрын
me too i start tmrw🤞
@daylanfuentez2657
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-tb3lj3lg9s I start tmrw too I have no idea about the campus 😖 I’m gonna be so lost and it’s in a city where I know no one 😔 FMLLL
@user-tb3lj3lg9s
2 жыл бұрын
@@daylanfuentez2657 how did it go😭
@daylanfuentez2657
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-tb3lj3lg9s good I was nervous ASFFFF💀 but the teachers were super nice and I meet a lot of new people
Tomorrow is my first day of community college.. I am so nervous. I have social anxiety and I am shaking. 😅
@eliasverduzco2845
2 жыл бұрын
Hey how did it go? I’m starting community college this fall and I’m sooo nervous because I’m too shy and my English is not so good 😭
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
There's nothing to be nervous about! Hope everything went well.
@ylamaddies7876
Жыл бұрын
@@eliasverduzco2845 hey how r u doing in community college was it hard?
my first day of community is tommorow im so scared
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
2 жыл бұрын
Hope everything went well for you!
@fourskin423
2 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege Yes it did! I dont know why i was so worked up. Though my english class is literally hell it is not as bad as i thought
Can you do textbooks / supplies tips.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
4 жыл бұрын
I talked about this in my "How to do Well in Community College" video make sure you check it out!
Is it okay for me to start even tho i am 20?
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
There's no age limit. Community college is for everyone!
@therealboomhauer69
3 жыл бұрын
@@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege aww thank you!!
Hi hailey I sent you a message on your Instagram college page but it says you don’t receive private messages.
@HaileyDollarGoesToCollege
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Maxine, thanks so much for letting me know!