avoid wasting time and seek advisement
BY catherine bungabong
practice proactivity:
advisement is available and vital for a successful college experience " Gibson Lopez, 18, a brand new student at the University of Guam knew what major he wanted to pursue from the get-go. Although he had already decided on his major, the of?cial nursing student was not satis?ed with the advisement he was given in regards to devising a set track for his education. His adviser gave him basic information such as informing him about the waiting list that nursing students have to face to get into the actual nursing program, but was not able to answer many of the questions looming in Lopez?s mind. Gibson had to learn what prerequisites are and how it will affect his college track from a friend. Although he was a little upset over the situation, he said what could?ve made the issue better is if his adviser
here is a good portion of college students that start attending school uncertain of what degree they want to pursue. They take some general education courses with some prospective majors that they may be interested in getting into to test the waters, see if it?s something that they want to pursue. It?s okay to explore your interests, but not for a prolonged amount of time. Numerous students are unaware that they may be wasting their time and money and are being inef?cient in working toward a degree. As a new college student, the need for advisement is vital. Although it should be the responsibility of the student to seek help, a newbie getting into a whole new ball game is not sure where to turn to. Colleges must let students know that
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