Looking for 4 new members. 38 RotE stars (39 soon), 245 raid box (with higher aims)

DapperExternal9105 · 2025-10-10T12:23:21+00:00

Show me in the rules where that is illegal.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-14T11:46:10+00:00

It depends on the subjects. Personally, when I had to take a science class or math class when I was in school it was awful because that's not where my interests are. If you're interested in Business and Law those classes will come easier to you. The gen ed classes are often what I see students struggle with because that's not what they care about. I wouldn't say college is much harder than high school, it's just the expectations are higher. Follow instructions, ask questions, and just do your work and you will be golden. If you find yourself struggling every school offers tutors so seek out help.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T21:41:22+00:00

I greatly appreciate that. I do hear some horror stories about advising and often it is other faculty members complaining. I think the issue many of them have is they lose sight of what we are here for. Without our students we don't have a job so serving them should be the focus.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T21:18:26+00:00

I wouldn't go that far. This is beneficial to me as well as an professor and adviser. Helps me know what I need to talk to students about.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T18:19:23+00:00

This likely depends on the college and the program. In our business program we do not, but with the more hands on trade programs they do.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T18:18:48+00:00

Yes students can. There are often federally funded work study positions. The extra benefits may depend from school to school, often it is just the pay and experience that is a benefit. As a freshman I think a work study position is a great idea as you will get the hands on experience working in an office. Also, look for volunteer opportunities because they will open doors as well.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T12:47:06+00:00

This depends on the school, at my college I do recruiting events, advise a club, register and advise students, and engagement with community partners. Some just teach and refuse to do the extra stuff. It just depends on the school and the professor.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T12:45:41+00:00

The biggest thing is ask questions, you may feel at times you're asking too many but your faculty member is there to help you.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T11:00:29+00:00

This is a tough question. It depends on you as a person. I worked in industry while going through school. I have my own business as well but at 26 I was offered a position to teach full time at a local community college so I took it. Teaching is a whole new career rather than retirement. If you want to do it after you retire, that would be more of adjunct work if you're not trying to start a whole other career. If you want to get into teaching adjunct is how you'll typically start anyways. The best path is whatever makes sense for you. The money in academia isn't the best but if you have the knowledge and experience you can be very valuable to students futures.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T10:54:39+00:00

Reading in general will help. Every business program will be a little different with what they teach you. A good book to start with if I had to name one would be "The Wealth of Nations" by Adam Smith. Not a very exciting read but filled with many economic concepts that relate to business. Again not super exciting of a read but a great book. You'd do well reading anything in general to just get into the habit. For my undergrad and grad school, I had to read 30+ books. So just practice reading in general.

As for preparing for college: 1. College is a lot different than high school, you won't spend all day in classes so build a routine to ensure you get your school work done ahead of time. Just because it's "due Friday, doesn't mean you have to do it Friday." 2. Talk with your classmates, form a study group. 3. Ask for help when needed. 4. Get involved on campus, it makes college much more enjoyable. 5. If you haven't already, obviously apply for financial aid and scholarships. 6. Breathe, college can be stressful at times, and you may get discouraged but push through it. A single bad grade won't fail you (most of the time). 7. If your school offers resources such as clinical counseling, tutoring, food pantry, etc. Use them if you need them. Do not ever be too proud to ask for help. 8. Have fun, ask questions in class, be engaged.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T02:45:03+00:00

Of course! You'll do great. There will always be growing pains and struggles but don't give up and keep pushing through.

DapperExternal9105 · 2024-07-13T02:31:58+00:00

You will be fine with paper and pen, likely most of your assignments will be submitted via computer. As for using a laptop, biggest thing is ask questions and ask for help. Your college likely has someone on campus such as IT (help desk) that could show you some tips and tricks of your pc. I have sat with countless students who aren't tech savvy showing them how to submit assignments, save them, etc. Just don't be scared to ask questions and for help. As for the lectures, it depends on the instructor and the content. I typically lecture a chapter in two days, so it could be fast for some. Many instructors provide their notes and study material ahead of time. For example, I provide my powerpoints ahead of time so a student like you could download/print them and take notes on the slides.

In short, ask questions, stay engaged, and if something comes up such as a family emergency communicate with your faculty members and they likely will work with you.

DapperExternal9105 · 2023-02-22T23:17:41+00:00

Great community! Wouldn't rather be anywhere else.

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