Fall 2008 is almost here and I'm already thinking about which College I'm going to attend. I can't help but keep thinking about how well I've done for these past 3 years. I screwed up in some areas of my academics, which may be a downer. Now that I've finally reached senior year, I'm suppose to be enjoying my last year, right? Apparently, all I'm thinking about is whether or not I get accepted into the College of my choice. It's so nerve wrecking to me. I know I shouldn't be stressing myself over this, but the thought of how I'm going to deal with College applications and financial aid is a huge scare. An addition to that, SAT is right around the corner again. I did so poorly on the June 7th SAT. I won't even tell you guys my score. Yes, it's that horrible. I have enough time to study anyway, so I hope I won't take this time for granted.
Yesterday, I was looking up Cal Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, which is about 3 and a half hours from home. I've been to SLO before, just for sight seeing and such. This has been on my College list for a while now. Problem is, their requirements for the major I'm aiming for, which falls into the Liberal Arts category (Psychology) is something I need to talk to my counselor about. I need one more year for Foreign Language and a year or two for Math. Oh and another year for Lab Science. Like my schedule for this year isn't enough to complete it -_- There's other CSUs to apply for, but I think either SLO or CSU Fullerton are the main two I'm striving for at the moment. I'm also thinking of going for some private schools such as Dominican University in Norcal, but I doubt it. I have to get my GPA straighten out and everything else during this final year at LAHS.
Some people have decided on what College they want to attend or what major they're aiming for. I wish I could've thought of all of this sometime around freshman year. I guess it finally hit me that a year from now, I'll be in the College of my choice. Thing is, I have so many 'WHAT IF's' in mind at this point. I can't be satisfied about it. Jana and I were talking about my classes I've taken during these past 3 years and she said I may have a chance to get into SLO. Btw, Jana also attends SLO as an incoming sophomore. If I don't make it into SLO, then there's other Colleges that I may consider of going. I need to stop doubting myself on whether or not I have what it takes. Blehhh.
My mom and I once had a talk on what College I wanted to attend. I gave her a list of Colleges and she said "Why do you want to live so far?!" It's not that I want to get away from LA (specifically just her...okay I'm kidding), but I want to know what's really out there. I love LA, but I think it's time if I step outside of the box on my own and take a glimpse of the real world. My mom wanted me to take Nursing like any other Filipino parent would say. I've thought of majoring in the medical field, but I realized it wasn't made for me. To her, it's all about getting a higher salary and a successful life, which is nice I guess. I'm not all for money or anything. As long as whatever job I do want, I'm actually content with it. I'll change my mind on the long run anyway. I can be quite indecisive if I don't have a final answer to what it is that I want to do with my life because there's so much to look forward to. I can't focus on one thing and instead keep my options open in case for anything.
I've imagined myself to either be a doctor, lawyer, technician, engineer, anything that people are most likely going to aim for. None of it is suitable for me. If I just let myself blend into whatever life offers, then maybe I'll find what I'm looking for. I know I don't have to know right at this moment. I'm just probably tempted to find out what my future has in stored for me.
I think this College talk is making me tired and somewhat worried. Ahhh pray for me guys. I can use for that right now. Oh yeah, Lily and I are planning to take College classes during next summer or whenever we're on break. I think that would be a good opportunity to catch up. By then, I'll probably be at the Philippines for this 50th anniversary celebration and a possible family reunion again. Thing is, I don't really feel like going this time. Oh well, we'll see what happens.
To those who started school yesterday, best of luck to all of you! Enjoy while you can :]
So I've been told about the ustreamer meet up for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. I'm so stoked, if it does happen. I hope it does so I'll be able to meet up with my ustream family. I think before then, we should try to meet up when we can. Four years is pretty long but it's the same with the 4 years of high school I've gone through. So I'm hoping time will go by quick. Imagine if we all do meet up by then, we'll be going out and explore what London has to offer, from the London eye to Big Ben and the settings the HP movie was shot at, not to mention trying to attend as many Olympic events as we can. Michael Phelps! AHAHAH! I hart all of you guys(:
Yesterday, I was looking up Cal Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, which is about 3 and a half hours from home. I've been to SLO before, just for sight seeing and such. This has been on my College list for a while now. Problem is, their requirements for the major I'm aiming for, which falls into the Liberal Arts category (Psychology) is something I need to talk to my counselor about. I need one more year for Foreign Language and a year or two for Math. Oh and another year for Lab Science. Like my schedule for this year isn't enough to complete it -_- There's other CSUs to apply for, but I think either SLO or CSU Fullerton are the main two I'm striving for at the moment. I'm also thinking of going for some private schools such as Dominican University in Norcal, but I doubt it. I have to get my GPA straighten out and everything else during this final year at LAHS.
Some people have decided on what College they want to attend or what major they're aiming for. I wish I could've thought of all of this sometime around freshman year. I guess it finally hit me that a year from now, I'll be in the College of my choice. Thing is, I have so many 'WHAT IF's' in mind at this point. I can't be satisfied about it. Jana and I were talking about my classes I've taken during these past 3 years and she said I may have a chance to get into SLO. Btw, Jana also attends SLO as an incoming sophomore. If I don't make it into SLO, then there's other Colleges that I may consider of going. I need to stop doubting myself on whether or not I have what it takes. Blehhh.
My mom and I once had a talk on what College I wanted to attend. I gave her a list of Colleges and she said "Why do you want to live so far?!" It's not that I want to get away from LA (specifically just her...okay I'm kidding), but I want to know what's really out there. I love LA, but I think it's time if I step outside of the box on my own and take a glimpse of the real world. My mom wanted me to take Nursing like any other Filipino parent would say. I've thought of majoring in the medical field, but I realized it wasn't made for me. To her, it's all about getting a higher salary and a successful life, which is nice I guess. I'm not all for money or anything. As long as whatever job I do want, I'm actually content with it. I'll change my mind on the long run anyway. I can be quite indecisive if I don't have a final answer to what it is that I want to do with my life because there's so much to look forward to. I can't focus on one thing and instead keep my options open in case for anything.
I've imagined myself to either be a doctor, lawyer, technician, engineer, anything that people are most likely going to aim for. None of it is suitable for me. If I just let myself blend into whatever life offers, then maybe I'll find what I'm looking for. I know I don't have to know right at this moment. I'm just probably tempted to find out what my future has in stored for me.
I think this College talk is making me tired and somewhat worried. Ahhh pray for me guys. I can use for that right now. Oh yeah, Lily and I are planning to take College classes during next summer or whenever we're on break. I think that would be a good opportunity to catch up. By then, I'll probably be at the Philippines for this 50th anniversary celebration and a possible family reunion again. Thing is, I don't really feel like going this time. Oh well, we'll see what happens.
To those who started school yesterday, best of luck to all of you! Enjoy while you can :]
So I've been told about the ustreamer meet up for the 2012 Olympics in London, England. I'm so stoked, if it does happen. I hope it does so I'll be able to meet up with my ustream family. I think before then, we should try to meet up when we can. Four years is pretty long but it's the same with the 4 years of high school I've gone through. So I'm hoping time will go by quick. Imagine if we all do meet up by then, we'll be going out and explore what London has to offer, from the London eye to Big Ben and the settings the HP movie was shot at, not to mention trying to attend as many Olympic events as we can. Michael Phelps! AHAHAH! I hart all of you guys(:
having a lot of options is a good thing, im sure you'll get everything streightned out. No need to stress over it you'll get into college one way or the other.
ReplyDeletelike murdoc said take it slow, I'm sure you'll do great! I believe in you yound panawan (like I say) or padawan (like sarah says). I also hope the meet will happen in 2012 (I'll be 22 haaaa!) I'll make it happen hah.
ReplyDeletehey good luck with the college hunt -D in fact, I'll join you. I'll be sure to bring my college shotgun so I can narrow those down for you -D
ReplyDeleteyou make me want to change my layout too!!
ReplyDeleteCollege is definitely in the forefront of my mind too...Only, I'm pretty much decided on where I'm going..The problem is what I'm going to do! Like you, my parents want me to go into the medical field.
Right now, I want to go into the advertisement but...you never know where life will take you. Maybe you'll find something in medicine or engineering you'd like?
Good luck in your SATs!! Gross, i know right? ahhh