Sara

Sara graduated from Harold Washington College in May of 2018 with a concentration in Political Science. She transferred to Smith College to study political science and film production. Sara talks about her experience first dropping out of college and then coming back. Sara provides some ideas for prioritizing time while in school. Sara used a number of supports while in college, including: tutoring, the Wellness Center, faculty, and student clubs.

Timestamps

Intro & Background 0:00

Experience Dropping Out and Coming Back 1:52

Your Big "WHY" 6:08

Picking a Major 7:48

Moment of Doubt 9:38

Asking for Help 11:56

Prioritizing Time 13:54

Resources & Supports: Tutoring 16:15

Resources & Supports: Wellness Center 18:24

Resources & Supports: Faculty 20:21

Resources & Supports: Clubs & Orgs 21:53

How would you define success? 24:54

What is the purpose of a college education? 26:23

Best thing about City College? 27:16

Message to Students 27:56

Message to Faculty: Most Influential Professor 29:22

Message to Faculty: How to be Approachable 30:26

Message to Admin: Streamlining Degree Plan 31:53

Message to Admin: Believing in Students 33:56