Whether you’ve been away from school for a few months or a few years, the first day back to classes can be full of anxiety. Don’t worry—the CAC library is here to help you out! Whether you need a computer to look up your schedule or a friendly staff member to point you in the right direction, the CAC libraries at Signal Peak, Aravaipa, and Superstition Mountain are here to assist you. From your first day all the way to graduation, we want to support you in getting your education at CAC. Welcome!
If you’d like a head-start in being prepared for the first day (or first week) of classes, check out this guide from Sparknotes.com: http://www.sparknotes.com/college/life/page8.html This great article has a first-day checklist, as well as sections on finding your classes, keeping track of time, college class structures and getting the most out of your course syllabus. The page is a quick read full of great advice!
For the students and staff who have been at CAC before, what was the best advice you received about attending college? Or what was the advice you wish someone had shared with you?
Here’s something I didn’t realize until I was in college: The things you are learning in class build on each other. If something in chapter 1 doesn’t make sense, ask! Chances are good it will come up again, maybe in chapter 3 or in a class next semester. It’s better to ask your professor for help right off the bat instead of trying to catch up later down the line. I took a class in basic Russian and didn’t learn the alphabet quickly enough. When the rest of my class was learning words, I was still studying the alphabet; when they learned sentences, I was still trying to get the vocabulary. I really wish now I had asked for help from the prof or other students!