Everyone celebrates high school graduation and it may make you feel fully grown. Now, off to college! The summer is here and now the real work begins. It's time to complete job applications and financial aid forms, select a roommate, purchase books and work.  Of course, the main priority of college is education, but a college girl has to have some extra cash to occasionally hang out with friends and go to parties.

We asked two future college freshman to share what they're doing over the summer to prepare for college:


Morgan Lynzi Bolah, 18
College: California State University of Fullerton
Major: Communications

I've been busy with a summer school program at college, which sounds like a drag, but was an amazing experience! I suggest that college freshmen take advantage of any new student programs available at your college. These programs are a great way to become familiar with where everything is so you don't look like a mess when the first day rolls around. For what's left of summer, I plan to get some reading in, learn to sew, and do little things I've never had time for in the past.

During the fall, I plan to really go full-force by social networking! College is often said to be the "best years of your life" so I plan to fully embrace the experience!  Also, I plan to get a head start in my major by interning and taking lower division courses in Communications.


Lavonnah Williams, 18
College: Lakeland Community College
Major: Business Management

During high school I always dreamed of starting my own business, but had no clue as to what career field to pursue. I've  had diverse aspirations; from becoming a big star in Hollywood to being a computer technician. During my junior year, I began taking classes at Auburn Career Center, a technical career school for cosmetology in Cleveland, OH.  After completing those classes, I knew cosmetology was the career for me! 

I also knew I wanted to attend a four-year college for business management. I will attend Cleveland State University (CSU) in the fall and have the option of taking classes at Lakeland Community College. It's 15 minutes away, so I can stay close to home. Some say this is abnormal for my age, but I'm very family-oriented.  I'm able to save on tuition at Lakeland, stay close to family and benefit from attending a major university.

This summer I am taking the first steps towards owning and managing a successful salon. I will take the state board and managing license exams for cosmetology. Currently, I'm working at a hair salon and as an Avon representative. I've been really saving money for school, but I'll also have financial aid.  I am very excited to start school in the fall and can't wait to get a jump-start on my career!

For more ways to get prepared for college, read the article, "Plan for College Now" from a past Double Dutch newsletter.

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Plan for College Now