I would like to congratulate the incoming freshmen and welcome them to our college.
This is your chance to separate yourself from your peers by studying harder, gaining better grades and by taking control of your life.
I admit that I sound like a counselor or maybe even like a parent, but what you put into your education is what you get.
For example, let’s say that you and your best friend are interviewing for the same position. Both of you are qualified for the position, and the company has a hard time deciding who to choose.
The interviewer may decide to compare transcripts. This is where your harder work will separate you from your peer. Your GPA may get you that position, simply because you studied harder.
Most freshmen slack in their first year of college. It is very important to come to college, knowing that the job is not yet finished. I’m not advising to not have a good time, but to manage your time wisely.
According to American College Testing (ACT), one in every four students leave college before completing their sophomore year. ACT lists time management as one of the reasons why students leave.
Most colleges make freshman enroll in a mandatory course to prepare students for the rigors of college.
At EPCC, that course is EDUC 1300. This course also gives students information that will help them throughout college.
I would say that your college years are the most important of your life.
Others may say that you don’t use what you learn in college. That’s false. Do you think employers want to spend time teaching you math, while you are fresh-out-of-college?
With this being said, take control of your life and recognize that college instructors are not high school teachers.
Most instructors will not tell you that you are failing, so take the initiative and do some extra credit.
Your transcript follows you everywhere you go, so treat it like it does!
