College graduates share what they wish they had done differently

[@maeflower522]

As a college student, an older college student, sometimes I regret that I didn't do college the traditional route, attend college at 18, and graduate at 22. But I had no direction on what I wanted to do after high school. I went to community college and was coasting through, then I took a three-year hiatus. During that time, I did vocational learning and worked to build my skill set, then I felt ready to go to college. If I could go back in time, I would go to a vocational program first, then college.

[@joemacy2776]

I recently graduated with a BS in mathematics back in December. I took eight years to complete a four year degree and finally graduated at almost 27 years old. I went part time and also took a gap year during COVID. However, I personally don't regret my decision to go part time and take longer to graduate as I feel like I would have simply failed as a full time student. Going part time and taking longer to graduate also gave me more time to grow and mature as a person before finishing my degree. I also went to community college first and transferred. To be honest, I don't really have a lot of regrets about college as of now. High school is a completely different story though. I have tons of regrets about my experience in high school, but I used those regrets from high school as a learning experience to do better in college and take things seriously.

[@timinator900]

As a College student, depending on what major your pursuing in, it may be easier than High School. I've gotten better grades in college than I could with High school. The one thing I regret being at my university was not applying for housing on time, as spaces fill up quickly, and if you apply late, you're left with poor options. Good thing, I've learned from my mistakes and applied on time to chose a dorm I wanted to stay in for next school year.

[@IsaakS.Sanders]

what are you studying?

[@timinator900]

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[@eenchantress5113]

Same

[@MommaDee23]

I begged my kids to take a gap year before heading to college, but my husband was fiercely against it. One of my kids is now lost, burnt out, and really doesn't have a good degree to fall back on. I wish she had gone out and seen the real world before committing to a major.

[@thewewguy8t88]

that makes sense. i mean the problem for me is taking a gap before going to college would have meant staying at home all day doing nothing all day basically. i personally would have loved to have found a job back then and been making some money and seeing how the real world works and maybe even start saving up money.

[@denaisit5712]

I regret not being more social able until closer to graduation and not finding more schools to go to for a better education. So, anyone reading this in college or headed to college PLEASE interact and be involved more within your school clubs, events and etc. (even if it feels uncomfortable). Also, if you don't feel like you are getting the education that you deserve TRANSFER to another school!

[@thewewguy8t88]

oddly enough i have no regrets on that one as i found most kids in college to be really stuck up and kind of snobish and i found this to be the case in everywhere i think it was an age thing/thing that carried over from high school/part of the time period. i am 35 for the record.

[@sherylb.3197]

Nope. I took it very seriously while taking on a job and having fun and asking for help with studies.

[@laurihalderman6242]

I am in my mid 50s. I knew what I wanted to study and had a plan. I also wanted to have fun making memories too.. I rarely missed class. The problem was I did not take advantage of the other opportunities around me like getting to know professors, networking, checking out things outside the classroom but still on campus like the museum or talks.

[@tindee3052]

I graduate college next year and I just hope to get more involved before I’m gone so I don’t have any regrets.

[@allenshen42]

Good Teacher Matters...

[@zakaryloreto6526]

Not taking community college, there are basically NO DOWNSIDES

[@jav9069]

Being too Shy to Network, and not studying a major that would get me a job easily! If you're paying over 40K a year out of pocket in a private Uni, unless you come from a wealthy family then maybe don't study the BS majors!

[@sammym5142]

At the end of the day, all these "regrets" are a very small part of the big picture and won't make or break your success.

[@pepperminttree]

you dont think about what happens after 4 years?! what?! my school pushed the importance of jobs on us since we were freshman.... maybe im just lucky. you go to college to get a job imo

[@campbellmatthews4672]

College is not for everyone. I am not doing college. just a personal choice

[@jessicafallen9778]

So true I never went

[@ro.3645]

College is only the best 4 year of your life if you have money to waste and a degree is more a luxury than necessity

[@cg0825]

Not gone or dropped out early. That's what I wish I would've done differently

[@doriannhamer284]

you two are hilarious taking me back, the anxiousness of it all and yes especially after thanksgiving we are got itis😂😂😊

[@bosserjonwakil7168]

Omg I know Lissett Bohannon she’s the best I love her she’s the best counselor she’s an amazing counselor she went to a high school near me

[@jessicafallen9778]

Wish I would have went to college

[@bluemoon7363]

Hoda, you looked as beautiful in college as u look these days ❤️

[@thewewguy8t88]

honestly i dont say i have a regret exactly kind of i just wish i could be where i am today in life and know what i know now but be 10-15 years younger i am 35. plus for being a teenager i would say a big regret i have in high school is not not learning to drive.

[@kelvinjunior3359]

No regrets. Definitely treated college like a job

[@allenshen42]

My Regret in College is that I went the Same Uni as Jacinder did... That would be my Regret...

[@JesusWarriorBush]

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