Response to Laser

I consider myself to be a “seeker” student here at Chabot. When I first registered here, I knew what I wanted to do when I took my first ASL class. When I registered, I thought there was a sign language program for me to get an AA in but later found the Ohlone has the program that I am looking for. So I was sad to know I had to transfer and “start all over” in another school right when I was getting comfortable here. Since I wasn’t ready to leave right away, I looked for classes here until I no longer can take one due to my program, so G.E. classes it is until the fall. I didn’t really know what classes to take in the beginning but had an idea from that pink AA paper that was given during orientation. I met with a counselor in the spring semester to make sure my classes were transferable or if there could be another route for me to stay here but there wasn’t. I’ve been procrastinating to meet with a counselor at Ohlone and know I have to A.S.A.P. or I’ll get screwed with everything during the transfer. All the instructors I’ve had were great and helpful so it made me surprised when I found out the transfer rate here is low. As far as the way I feel about being a seeker student, I am happy with where I’m at. This is only my third semester and I feel like I’ve made a lot of progress from the beginning. I am working towards being a “laser” student because as the latino girl at the end says, “I’m focused, focused on what I want. I’m scared to fail. I don’t like wasting my time so that’s why I always like do my best and try to spend my time in like a good way.” And that is EXACTLY how I feel. I feel too old to be taking my time getting a degree. And in order for me to get it is to transfer after fall semester. I am more focused than ever and this would not be me if I attended school at the “normal” age. I would’ve for sure been a wonderer and drop out the first semester.