Diablo Valley is a public college located in Pleasant Hill, California, and it is recognized for leading transfer to students to prestigious universities. Professors and faculty care and take as much time as possible to help their students succeed. Sometimes the biggest thing a nervous new college student needs is caring advice from someone who's been there. The choices you make in your community college career can influence the rest of your life. When you go there, you study hard and focus on your goals.

College can be overwhelming at first, but there ate practical steps you can take to get ahead and enjoy the experience. Also, you have a lot of services and resources that the campus provides you, and explore and use the maximum. Meet as many people in this world as you possibly. can because people are unique and have something for you to learn. The diversity of people that you will find in a college setting is one of the most wonderful aspects of higher education As a new student at DVC focus on your studies and make the most of all the time with the new knowledge and skills that you will acquire. Attending class will ensure that you get the important information you need because your education is very important and that will impact your education and professional training, so don't be afraid to speak in class. For example in my personal experience before pandemic, ESL classes were face to face, and at first I was ashamed to ask questions because I felt that they were going to laugh at me for not speaking the well and adding my age to the side of youngsters and other factors too, I was left with many doubts about the class, But now I understand that it was a big mistake and for unreasonable prejudices I did not make the most of that time. If you feel the teacher is going too fast or it is not clear, ask for a clarification or explanation in class. As a result, the whole class will benefit. Take advantage of campus opportunities, even if you are only learning from another student who is better at something than you or contrary, and don't ever let anyone convince otherwise. Go you need help. Take the time, work hard, be humble, and you will succeed. Let us also ace you remember that we are in America and we are privileged, especially immigrants, to have to tutoring centers g centers if the opportunity to obtain an education DV has resources that are at the service of students. In the duc student service we find qualified people and students to help in services such as Financial Aid, scholarships, class enrollment, admission and registrations, counseling the same day or appointment, cal works center and more more services. For example In my case, when I applied for the first time Eafsa to be able to cover my education financially, I resorted to the student services building and they were very kind and patient in helping me and completing the application step by step, and they explained to me in detail the actions to follow after submitting my application. After a while I was able to see positive results in my favor because I received the necessary financial help. At the same time, I also had the opportunity to request counseling to request my educational plan and the correct classes for my major, which I am currently developing. The campus also offers you academic support, we can request to meet with our professors during their office hours to get help or something to share that is affecting our academic performance. All the things mentioned and more resources are at your hands, and it will only depend on you to take advantage of these opportunities to the maximum that the institution offers usDyc offers many activities to participate in and it is important that new students look for ways to socialize and get involved in clubs, groups, teams, events, organizations within the college. Try something new and don't wait for someone else, just do it. Don't be afraid to strike up a conversation because a single smile and bello will make your college life much better. It is more enjoyable when you have people to talk to and these are superb ways to meet people who share your hobbies. For example the sport includes sports for men's and women's such as baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming, lacrosse and more sports. In the article, "How to start college on the right foot," the physiologist Matt Huston, mentions advising new college students. He said, "You should think about joining at least one extra-curricular activity during your first semester. Students who have reputations of being highly active in extracurricular activities have a leg up". This quote shows us that as students we take advantage of and take advantage of these opportunities and practice leadership during our time in college. Being active will reduce stress and help keep you organized and is a time to explore who you are and get to know new people of different backgrounds. In conclusion, at DVC you can start a wonderful season of life, and to try new things, get to know new people and make memories. Don't be shy when it comes to finding ways to get involved around campus. From academically enhancing groups to fun and exciting clubs, enjoy being the best you, you can be for this new chapter of your life. And don't be afraid to keep trying new things as you enter this new phase of your life.

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