Get close to at least three counselors and check in with them often. the more they know about you the better you can get assistance with any issues that come about.

Know how to manage your time properly. It can be hard to get the classes you want as a freshman since spots fill up quickly and new students generally get the latest registration dates, so prepare in advance what classes you want and plan.

I always had an ambition to become successful in my life. Thus, my journey at DVC is pretty challenging, since I had to achieve the maximum grades in all of my classes. I participated in extra-curricular activities to be more competitive and became part of the DVC community service which is lovely to me. Getting involved with student life is a great way to keep from getting too homesick and to meet new people. Fortunately, the students here are extremely welcoming and excited to make new friends! That was really underwhelming at the start. Plus, the resources available on campus to assist the students in transferring and application procedures are plenty. Students get to know their educational plans and start mapping and laying out their majors and careers to prepare themselves for a challenging life at a UC or a CSU. At Diablo Valley College, students become academically aware and conscious and gain proper mentality, rationalism and thinking strategies.

If you are commuting from over the hill, do not take 8AMs, you will be caught in the bay area traffic.

Use the resources they have there! A lot of my friends refuse to go to the counselors, the financial aid office, and other help there, and I have no idea why. They want to help you- you just have to go in and ask!