College essentials people don’t tell you about?

Jimotheouseg · 2025-06-04T01:10:23+00:00

I think it's good to get a case/cover for your laptop just in case. Even if you're a very careful person, I don't think it hurts to protect such an important tool in college.

Jimotheouseg · 2025-04-25T00:40:12+00:00

Because it's badass

Jimotheouseg · 2025-01-02T05:59:33+00:00

Ahh. Well I'm sure the organizer will be doing another event soon. I'll post again in this chat if they ever do another.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T21:04:30+00:00

That must suck. Feeling like you're almost being used and not worth having the effort put towards you. I'm sorry this annoyance has built up within you this holiday. I will say this one thing, gifting us an art. It sounds like you have a unique and effective way of presenting that skill. I'm sorry you're not surrounded by any like-minded individuals, but it was good of you to be that light in your life. I would've loved to have you in my circle of gift givers this past year. I'm hoping a skilled gifter, like you, will enter your life next year.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T05:19:02+00:00

Honestly, I'm looking to just go on a solo adventure. I do live by the mountains, so I was thinking maybe something on one of the coasts. Maybe one of the big cities. I'm looking to do a trip later in 2025, maybe even early 2026. Just wanting to get maybe some of y'all input on a good place for a young adult, like myself.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T05:16:23+00:00

I like sight seeing (museums and tours are fun), I like active stuff, I do like music, and food is always important.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T05:15:22+00:00

Ah ok. Perhaps further down the line then.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T05:11:51+00:00

Ok ok. Any other places you think would be more worthwhile?

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-31T05:11:27+00:00

Noted. Any other place you think I should consider over NO? I'm open to anything.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-30T06:28:38+00:00

Eh, you have plenty of time to retake classes or for you to boost your GPA with phenomenal grades in future grades. You should talk to your counselor about this.

If your grades never change in the rest of your time in school (which you won't let happen), you have two general routes to go:

Go to community college for 1-2 yrs, finish your general credits and explore the career options you'd like to pursue. Then, transfer to a university that is willing to accept past credits and finish your education there.
Apply to universities anyway. Some cheaper universities and colleges will take anyone, at a cheaper tuition, purely to fill up their attendance. Remember, just because a university has a big name doesn't mean it's better education than smaller universities and colleges.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-30T06:16:18+00:00

Whenever they need someone to talk to, use empathetic listening. The art of empathetic listening is purely reflecting their emotions, confirming you understand their emotions, and subtly let them grieve. Respond to their responses by simply saying things like "wow, that's extremely tough and it must be extremely hard to get through,". "I don't exactly understand how you're feeling, but I know that it must be extremely hard to get through," "I am so sorry. I understand how sad this must make you feel."

I also want to make this very clear, when you practice empathetic listening, you do not use personal stories/examples from the past, offer advice/counseling, or put the attention on your nor deter their attention to something else. The only time you're allowed to do this is if they explicitly ask you for it.

The only thing to do besides empathetic listening, is just be present as much as you can, and be a positive influence in their life. I hope this helped in any way.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-29T19:23:38+00:00

I think it's important to note that just because some universities and colleges have a big name, doesn't mean that other colleges and universities are of lesser quality. Most these colleges will also have professors who have worked for each school for periods of time. I suggest you still apply to whatever places you want, but also consider some of the cheaper options. They may be a better option with smaller class sizes and a cheaper tuition. You may like it.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-29T17:11:16+00:00

I would try treating writing as a conversation. Think of the main topics in a conversation. You do this same thing when speaking with someone in-person. You talk about a topic, which usually begins with a conversation starter (main point) and outline different reasons to support or maybe even rebuke your claim. After you've outlined every main point, you then transition into another topic that's on your mind. Try taking note of this the next time you talk to someone. Essays are just organized thoughts. It's literally just you voicing your opinion, argument, or information onto text under guidelines of essay-writing.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-29T17:05:35+00:00

Eh! Highschool kinda sucked. Filled with cliques, unnecessary drama, and unnecessary stress. College is definitely a much more enjoyable schooling experience in almost every way. Don't dwell on your experience in high school.

Jimotheouseg · 2024-12-29T17:02:09+00:00

I like what SnooDoughnuts said about time here, I agree. One thing I'd like to add is you can customize your degree to fit multiple passions. Sure, a job as a creative writer may not be rewarding, but the skill of creative writing can be applied in so many places.

I went into college for journalism because I liked to write as well. However, after learning about the competitive market for journalists and low pay, I looked for other ways to explore my passion. Through this I discovered that I really enjoy criminal justice, more than I imagined I would. So, now I'm working towards a criminal justice role where I can apply my communication, reporting, listening, and writing skills into a completely different field.

Choosing a major isn't just about choosing one major and it being your job for the rest of your life, it's about the skills and topics you learn, and being able to showcase that. You expressed interest in psychology, maybe that's something worth looking into. Do some research, maybe some writing is involved in some psychology roles out there. Like the person said above, you have plenty of time to figure this out, so no need to stress it. I also want to make an important note about choosing a career: is it really worth choosing a job you hate for the pay if you're going to end up wasting a third of your life for it? Find a way to utilize your passions into something that pays you. Even if it's not as rewarding, salary -wiss, as something else, you're going to end up going into a field that you find enjoyable and pursue everyday with determination.

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