hi im new to the forum, and i just had a couple questions i was hoping someone could answer?...
first off, im a senior in high school right now, and i am just now starting to get stuff ready to apply to college to get my career started (hopefully)
i was just wondering if theres anything i can do to help prepare me for what ill be learning in college? like online quizes or something like that?
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If you can type fast, get a laptop with a good battery, and a backup battery, and take notes in class on those, it can make things a lot easier...i managed to find power outlets in most of my classes, but even if you don't your battery should hold out fine, print out your notes the day before the test, some teachers wouldn't like a computer durring a test (for good reason). take one class less than you expect to take most of your college career the first semester, college life might be an adjustment, best if you don't fail a class right out of the gate because your having your own issues.
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Be ready to take note, after note, after note... If you are thinking of going into the law enforcement or corrections field, try to get your 100 hour internship completed as soon as you can. This is something I have seen many CJ students do. This will really help you figure out if this type of work is for you. To many wait to complete their internship in the senior level of course work. Some come to find that this actually is not what the really want to do. This is so you can change your major if needed. Also, try to take more traditional courses instead of non-traditional courses (internet) because you will learn alot more. Good luck with your studies!
One of the things that shocked me the most when I first started college was the fact that students had to come prepared to class having read the current chapter. High school spoon feeds you information and the text books act as a study aid. In college if the professor say the lesson will be on chapter 5 your a$$ had better read that before the start of class or you will find yourself behind. Unless the professor says the test wil be based on the notes you had better read the book. I'm in my third year and have only had one professor tell us that.
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thanks guys, i already got the laptop thing covered and i planned on that cas i write pretty slow... and i THINK i can get an internship pretty easy, i kinda have connections with a local police cheif who trains a lot of young guys right out of school. ill have to talk to him and see what i can work out. oh and another question? what all classes did you guys take that dont deal with any criminal justice stuff, but could indirectly help you with law enforcement?
i kinda have connections with a local police cheif who trains a lot of young guys right out of school.
Hmmmm.
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You just gotta realize he is hard of hearing and cranky, and try to speak up more clearly next time and make it perfectly clear what you were saying so there is no misinterpretation. You gotta try not to get mad at the old guy, recognizing the issue at hand.
Ahhh, we all know someone like that, don't we......:eek:
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1. If your college has a ROTC program, consider joining it. With Air Force and I think Army too, the first 2 years are obligation free General Military Course (GMC). ROTC provided a structured disciplined environment, and it definitley helped keeping me on the right path and avoiding the not so good temptations of college. In additon, the motivation and discipline contributed to my high GPA. I also learned some very interesting things and kept in good physical shape. Though I did not continue to the professional course, I am considering joining the military after I graduate before going into LE.
2. Don't rely solely on the internship. I don't know where you are going to college, but at my college you cannot even apply for the internship until senior year. I know Orlando PD has a recruit program for college students that does not force you to wait until senior year, and many campus police departments have support posistions. On that note, you will want to work if you can. LE is not a field where academic brilliance can make up for lack of work and real world experience.
3. Obviously stay away from the bad scene in college. Drugs, drinking and vandalism....stay away from that. Also don't cheat! That can be just as much of a killer as a felony is for some departments, and it will not look favorable for any department.
4. Don't park illegally. Campus security will catch you every time.
5. Unfortunatley, at many colleges a lot of students are in CJ because it's "easy" or they want to go to law school and can't handle history or poli sci. Understand that not everyone in CJ is there with the goal of going into LE. They tend to be less "focused" than the LE bound students.... and also don't pay as much attention to their conduct or behavior....
6. Amazon is your friend. Buy textbooks used if you can, you'll save a lot of money.
7. As for your classes: pay attnetion, take notes, read the book, study before tests and never show up to a test late or skip a test day and you should be fine.
8. Keep in shape and don't get the "freshman 15".
9. Don't tailgate with booze if you're underage. There are a lot of plain clothes LEO's wandering around on game days, and they will demand ID from anyone who looks underage and is drinking. Of course, you shouldn't drink underage at all.... but this is a particular danger, as other students will be pressuring you and even one sip could spell disaster.
10. You'll make friends, but make sure they are responsible especially if you want to live with them. Don't room with drug users, after a lease is signed you cannot break it without severe consequences.....and there will be severe consequences for living with drug users when you apply for LE.
Follow those 10 bits of advice, use some common sense and you should be good to go.
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