5 Ways to be Successful at Community College & College | Crave Closet Division

This Fall I will be a junior transfer student at University of California Berkeley (CAL) and in this video I will be giving you my top 5 tips to be successful at community college. I discuss the importance of taking summer/winter courses, going to office hours, using all of your resources, and more! These tips can also help any college student as well! I will be filming more college related videos, so if you have any questions I am here to help!
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[@estefaniehernandez8621]

I'm so happy that I came across this video, you really motivated and made me feel like a kid excited about going to school even if it's community college for a while I felt like a complete failure for deciding not to attend a university because I just didn't know what I wanted to do now I'm creating a new path, thank you

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Estefanie, I am soo glad you were able to see the positives about going to a CC! It's unfortunate that many think its where failures go but it truly​ gives you time to really figure out what you want to do with your life! I KNOW you are going to kill it and be immensely successful! You got this! If you ever have any questions for myself, I am here to help you. I am so excited for you!!

[@katherinecariaso131]

Hi just discovered you since I've been needing a little uplifting since I'm attending CC. These are such practical and useful tips!! I'm planning to transfer in 2 years so I've been trying to get on top of things and this has been very helpful. Good luck in Berkeley you seem like such a smart and fun gal you'll do amazing :)

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Hey Kat! Honestly don't think of CC as a bad place, it is FULL of amazing resources it is extremely important to utilize all of them. I am so so glad my advice was able to help you, if you have any questions please feel free to send me a message. I love helping anyone I can be successful in CC! Good luck to you as well you GOT THIS!(:

[@keziahcadena2001]

I start El Paso CC next Tuesday and I'm actually really excited 😊

[@chrisayala4862]

Such a great vid! this applies for any college too. sucks how youre just thrown into college with very little info

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Thank you Chris! I 100% agree, I have so many friends that tell me how hard it was for them to adjust to such a new environment after high school. There is just soo much information all at once! If you have any questions for me I am here to help(:

[@chrisayala4862]

thanks boo! congrats on berkley !

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Thank you so much again!!!(:

[@rickyhwa4030]

I FOUND U VERY INTERESTING TO WATCH! Out of all of the people who had done videos related to transferring experience, you're the first one to stood out in my eyes. LOVE THE ENERGY, EFFORT AND EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING ADVICES AND TIPS FOR OTHER PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN ATTENDING A CC. STAY AWESOME!

[@CraveClosetDivision]

YOU ARE TOO KIND!! Thank you so so much!! You made my day!

[@EmmaFabre]

These are awesome tips, you have such a fun personality!!

[@CraveClosetDivision]

So glad I could help! Thank you Emma!!(:

[@ladyesthetics9320]

Great video...Keep up the good work!!

[@girlyinpink8]

amazing video thank you so much ! congrats !

[@luisasasahara8992]

this video motivated me soooo much! thank you!!

[@kylarogers2437]

Super helpful! Thank you so much! Wish you the best at UC Berkeley :)

[@firstclasslady1719]

Thank you for the valuable advice 👩🏽‍🎓

[@clarazapata2268]

How would you recommend going to talk to your professor during office hours ours? Like just go introduce myself? “My name is so and so I’m happy to be in your class” and such?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I usually wait until I receive an assignment back then I send them an email wanting to go over the material and such. After that, I usually go in again toward the end of the semester just so they remember me and once the class is over, I send them an email thanking them for a great semester. Once a new semester starts, I will schedule a meeting just to catch up and talk about life! I found that this process works super well and it may be nerve recking, but 100% worth it! You could even email them after the first class letting them know how excited you are for the semester! It doesn't hurt. I hope this helped! (:

[@cindyle4471]

I'm obsessed with your channel❤️

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Thank You CINDY! It means a lot(:

[@ValeriaPerez-yf8rm]

You inspire me to take summer and spring classes. I love your advices you are amazing.

[@CraveClosetDivision]

YAY I'm so so glad I could help! Thank you soo much for watching(:

[@kaylalipii]

Thanks for posting. Congrats on Berkeley :)

[@spacedog6229]

You have such a lovely demeanor! Thanks so much for this video, I'm going to community college and it's so stressful but this helps a lot :)

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to help anyone I can out! Don't be stressed! Just make sure you utilize all of your resources, and go see you counselors to make sure you stay on track! Please let me know if you have any questions! I am always around!

[@spacedog6229]

Can I ask what ur majoring in?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

As of this semester, I am a declared MS (Media Studies)

[@TeresaVu]

love this video girly!

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Thank you!! So glad you liked it(:

[@SaiylaMoon]

Love this video & great advices! #NewSubbie

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Welcome Jennifer! I am glad you liked this video! I hope you found it helpful! Let me know if you have any questions at ALL! I am here to help(:

[@tiajennings4222]

I know this video is old, but thanks for making it! I'm a junior right now, and I'm looking at all possible options for college. Community College is something I'm definitely thinking about. Do you feel like you missed out on the "college" experience because you didn't attend a four year university the first two years?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

of course! Glad I can help, I would say because I missed the first two years I find that I have done so many more things because I only have 2 years! It actually worked out nicely I would say, I continue to take advantage of the location I am in and the friends I have met and never let a fun opportunity pass me by! I hope this helped ​if not please let me know and I can answer any further questions you might have!

[@ElinaMeng]

Hey! Just stumbled onto ur video and it’s amazing. Love how in depth ur tips were and I’m very grateful i found ur video! I start my first day as a freshman tomorrow at a cc and i’m really nervous! I don’t feel ready at all and I do plan on transferring, however, I don’t know what to major in. Any tips to figure that out? Haha. Also Do u think I should drop my counseling class? My counselor recommended me but all my friends say that it gets recommended to everyone and it’s a waste of time. I have so many questions, is there a more convenient way to reach you?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Elina, I am so glad I could help!! The best thing about the first two years is that you will be taking classes in all majors from science, history, math etc so you have plenty of cources to see what you really like! I know its scary, but honestly once you find that course/major that you are in love with you will know! If you feel confident in yourself that you don't need their guidance it is completely up to you but do what you feel is best and not what your friends think! And so sorry for the delay (I was on holiday) you can always message me on instagram because I LIVE on there lol. Look forward to chatting more girl!

[@aprilweicosplay]

Hi thank you so much for your video :D It's so helpful I'm planning to attend a ccc after high school and transfer to a UC as well. The video helped me a lot. Btw, what is your major? :) Hope you're having a great time in Berkeley!

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Of course! That sounds like an amazing plan! I am a media studies major(: Berkeley is amazing! Please let me know if you have any other questions! I'm here to help(:

[@etherealdaisy4540]

I have been in community college forever, and no where close to finishing... thanks for the tips.

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I am so glad I could help! You will finish soon, everyone goes at their own pace. You got this!

[@vcruz999]

Why?

[@Verxx.]

What if you go to the community college for 2 or 4 year and you don't want to transfer schools will you still be able to get your future job....(I'm a senior in high school)

[@n2201]

Excuse my ignorance, what is office hours. I kind of get it but please explain

[@CraveClosetDivision]

No worries at all! It’s a scheduled time professors hold for their students to come in and ask questions. Typically they are conducted by GSI’s (Grad Student Instructors) hope this helps!

[@tiajennings4222]

Another thing how was your transfer process financial wise? Did you receive any scholarships or grants? I'd like to attend a HBCU if I do decide to attend community college, but I'm not sure how i'll finance it.

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I did! My advice would be to apply to as many as you can! Especially look into the ones your school offers many students don't even apply making your chances of reaching scholarships higher!(:

[@tiitoo9052]

hello :). can u provide me the name of the comunity college u were studying in?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Ahh so sorry for the delay! I went to College of the Canyons Community College. (:

[@Niya235]

Hey can you take two classes over winter break?

[@nayelisanchez5427]

Yes you can

[@ShaiFX222]

What do you mean by winter classes like December,January, February

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Hey! Yes I would take classes during winter break that would typically start in December and end in January and summer sessions depending on the session. (:

[@waneibrahim530]

Am a fresh man....i was given math 65 nd english95....which are zero value group....plz explain more....

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Sure! Are you at CC or University?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

If you're entering CC, you have to complete an assessment test which will place you in your Math and English classes you need to start with. Math 65 and English 95 aren't 100 level so they won't count for anything, however, it is a starting place that will allow you to take other math and english courses once you're finished. You might have to take 1-2 courses before being able to take anything that will really count because Math 65 and English 95 are not 100 level. I hope this helped if you have any more questions just let me know!

[@katrinanygren400]

yaaaaassss

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Hope I could help!(:

[@ShaiFX222]

What’s a unit

[@CraveClosetDivision]

A unit is a value on college courses, the number of units assigned to a course corresponds to the number of hours that a student will attend class for that course. Hope this helps!

[@tiitoo9052]

hi how are you? what's the name of the best community college that u know?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Hey! I would recommend doing research based on where you live. There are thousands of CC's so I honestly wouldn't be able to tell you the best one. However! I highly recommend taking advantage of everything your CC offers! Hope this helps!

[@tiitoo9052]

thanks. i don t live in usa. but i plan to ocntinue my studies there. whats the name of u community college?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

College of the Canyons(:

[@naumanrizwan9435]

Tii Too Where are you from? I'm from india and I'm planing to join the community college as well(on student visa). :)

[@jennrodrigu]

Can somebody just be honest in telling me how difficult it is, and what exactly they're looking for because I've seen some dumb people ( not being rude, I'm talking about people with a damn near C average) get into UCLA and Berkeley

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I honestly couldn't tell you, maybe a really good personal statement? But, I know where you're coming from.

[@jennrodrigu]

Crave Closet Division that's what I planned on really focusing on because it seems like schools are more concerned with the student's contributions to the community as well as their personality

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I say make sure you get your personal statements looked over by your counselor, friends, and family. You make think your essay is amazing until you get others to edit and give suggestions(: Best of luck! Let me know if you have any other questions!

[@samarunshowkat1065]

can i be a doctor by studing in phoenix college.its a cc

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Absolutely, I would say if you already have an idea on where you would like to transfer, make sure you look at the requirements that the specific schools would like you to have completed before transferring that really helps a lot! Good luck!(:

[@samarunshowkat1065]

+Crave Closet Division thank u

[@CraveClosetDivision]

of course! Good luck to you on everything!

[@Julianicholasduprey]

I’m going to be 20 and I have completed 2 semesters at my local community college. I have only been taking two classes per semester so I can get used to everything. I don’t know how people can take like 5 or 6 classes per semester and hold down jobs. I’m really dreading taking the math and science classes. I am jealous of my friends that are going to 4 year schools because I don’t feel like I’m growing at all and getting the same experience. I also have no clue how I’m supposed to finish college by 22. I’d like to transfer to a 4 year one day. Maybe a private college. I also have developmental disabilities that make things much harder for me.

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Julia, apologize for the delay! YT marked this as spam:( I commend you for taking classes so you get more comfortable with the CC environment. If math and science are not your strong suit (they were not mine) I would say create a schedule for your self that allows you to put a lot of your effort to that course! Maybe take a math class with an art class which doesn't require as much from you as a student. I wouldn't be so hard on yourself, its hard to do, but don't focus on your friends at 4 years and focus on yourself to be the best person you can be. Growth and change come I promise that, but you have to believe in yourself. Don't put so much pressure on yourself trying to finish​ at 22, work at your own pace and good things will come. I believe in you!

[@Julianicholasduprey]

Crave Closet Division thank you! It probably got marked as spam because I wrote similar comments on other videos so I could get more people’s opinions. But seriously thank you for the kind words. My mom really wants me to try to take more classes this fall but I am worried if I take a bunch I will fall behind or get sick, I have a disability and also health problems. She also wanted me to take a summer class but the summer classes were 4 hours long which is a very long time to be sitting there for me. I really don’t know what’s going to happen but hopefully everything will work out for the best.

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Julia, of course!! My suggestion is go at the pace that is comfortable for you where you can succeed! I know everything will work out the best for you and I cannot wait to hear about your journey!

[@Julianicholasduprey]

Crave Closet Division thank you. My mom mom says I just need to find a way to gain confidence so I can take more classes at a time. I don’t want to fall behind either and I’m worried the more classes I take I would not do as well because I’m getting super stressed

[@CraveClosetDivision]

You can always drop a class before the deadline and it won't count against you or even try taking more classes and a few that won't require as much time commitment. I recommend chatting with an academic counselor​ to help map out your schedule, they are very helpful!

[@lamondadon]

I honestly feel like you should make music. #factuals

[@CraveClosetDivision]

I have never made music before, but that sounds like a fun hobby for me to pick up!

[@gilgarcia8664]

Did you you have a job while going to community college?

[@CraveClosetDivision]

Gil, I did! It was part-time though and I usually​ worked once or twice a week.

[@richlaw5136]

Number 1.. breathe

[@blink-my2955]

What’s that supposed to mean

[@richlaw5136]

@@blink-my2955 it means theyre soon going to allow even animals to get degrees at CC.. so youll be competing with a ferret who has the same degree as you.

[@blink-my2955]

Rich Law well ok if that’s what u think I was at a cc and rn I’m in an Ivy League moving FoWaRd with a marketing and business administration major debt free :) have a good life lol

[@richlaw5136]

@@blink-my2955 and youll be working for men like me.. so..

[@richlaw5136]

@@blink-my2955 i wont think twice to replace you with an ivy league ferret who didnt go to community college.