From Visitors to Lasers

"After the crowd booed that was the best thing that happened to me, because after that I was fearless."


Wanders: Students who want a degree in something, unsure of what they want to be and do in life. They think that JC is a place to spend only 2 yrs in a get out. I was definitely a wanderer. When I first started out in college I had no idea what I wanted to do so I would take some GE classes and stall because I just didn't know. I dropped out after one semester, it seemed like everyone around me knew what they wanted to go and I was stuck. Its not about being a good student because I mostly got B's and A's in my classes its about knowing yourself and knowing what you want to do. I was so confused that I felt like I had no choice but to leave because I didn't have a clear path.

Seekers: Getting GE credits and major credits under control. Getting more information and going to see a counselor. I was like this a semester ago. I came back to school last year 2012. I finally figured out what I wanted to do. I learned about myself and what I can handle and I have more confidence to ask for help. I went to see a counselor and got my classes in order and how long it will take to transfer to a state school. The counselor was very helpful and I plan to see one in the fall to see my progress and since summer classes are still happening hopefully it will take less time to get out. :) Chabot is a great school. I love the teachers. Luckily for me I haven't had a bad one yet.


Lasers: Knowing what you want, where to go next and on a clear path. I think one more semester I will be on this path. I'll know when I'll be able to transfer and I already know where I want to go to school next. I saw a counselor about the process of transferring even though I do have a while before that happens but I want to be prepared and make sure I am on the right track.


Every student is never in one category. I caught myself in three. I think we need to take our time to explore what we want and to know ourselves. Some people take longer than others. It took me about 10 years to come back to school because I know myself and I know what I want. Some people they know instantly. I took myself out because I felt like I was wasting my time along with my teachers. I always had undecided when I choose a major. I don't think there was a club for the decided kids if there was I totally would have joined. I'm finally on the path where I always wanted to be and thats the point for me.