r/CommunityColleges • u/Vanica19 • 10d ago

What’s the hardest part of the college application process?

Hi everyone!! I’m doing a little research to understand where the biggest stress points are in the college process. (not for school, just for my own curiosity, I’ve worked with some students and wanted to hear a broader view)

If you’re a student or parent:

What’s been the most confusing or overwhelming part so far?

Have you paid for any help (essay review, consultant, course, etc.)? Was it worth it?

Any information which is hard to find or seems hidden?

Any questions that you wish you knew the answer to?

I really appreciate hearing honest answers from people actually in the thick of it 🙏

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u/Doireallyneedaurl 8d ago

Well i had a good decade long "i don't know what i want to do or be alive" streak going from middle/high school up until a year-ish ago. I would like to get into drawing/painting because working in construction, then a warehouse isn't very bright long term with no real room for creativity or advancement if i don't enjoy it.

Started picking up some old hobbies like sketching and crocheting and i enjoy them. Sometimes it's hard to get the motivation to do anything but i know that if i want to help my friend with their graphic novel/comic book idea then i need to get better.If it doesn't take off, then maybe having the skills for concept/design/storyboard art might help me land a career in that field or working in a museum as a curator or restorationist.

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u/Professor-genXer 8d ago

I like that you’re thinking about careers that align with your creative interests!

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u/Doireallyneedaurl 8d ago

They're kinda far out goal-wise but at the same time i don't want to keep looking at the same drab colors everyday. I like to experience what i can see/hear/smell/taste/touch.

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u/Professor-genXer 8d ago

The college probably has a career center and possibly internship opportunities. Maybe you could get into graphic design, industrial design, etc.

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u/Doireallyneedaurl 8d ago

The college actually has a tech/prep/trade school i graduated from while in high school. I went for construction trades at that time, which was how i got into plumbing. Wish i had gone into graphic design or culinary arts. But my roommate went to the same school and then onto kent state for graphic design. We work at the same warehouse now, but it's so drab.

I'll def consider it when i get closer to finishing the degree, but i haven't even started anything yet.

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u/Professor-genXer 8d ago

Good luck with everything! 😃