In most situations, the best advice comes from those who have experienced similar circumstances. So, if you are an individual heading to college for the first time, heed the advice from these successful students. They have been in your shoes and are proof that all things are possible…you just need to be committed and remain focused on your goals to be successful. And please don’t be afraid to ask for help!

Name: Mason Pickard
Major: Associate in Arts
Age: 20
Hometown: Adelaide, Australia
PCC Activities: PCC Baseball

1. Describe 3 Keys for College Success:
• Show up to class
• Meet your deadlines
• Manage your time

2. Describe 3 Life Lessons you have learned in college:
• Making the most of my time
• Putting more time and effort into what I want to achieve
• Making the most out of the opportunities

3. Do you have any advice for new students?
My advice for new students coming to Pitt Community College would be to make the most of your time. Time flies, so make the most of every opportunity you get and have fun with it. Enjoy yourself.

Name: Lauren Farquhar
Major: Associate in Science
Age: 19
Hometown: Winterville, NC
PCC Activities: PCC Volleyball, Phi Beta Lambda, and Phi Theta Kappa

1. Describe 3 Keys for College Success:
• Time management
• Stay focused
• Always, always go to class no matter how bad you want to skip

2. Describe 3 Life Lessons you have learned in college:
• Nothing is just handed to you, especially when it comes to grades
• Communication is key – always talk to your professors
• Hard work and honesty go a long way

3. Do you have any advice for new students?
Try your best on every single assignment you have. Even if it is some random homework assignment, every grade counts! And ALWAYS take advantage of all extra credit opportunities that are given to you!

Name: Tucker Fry
Major: University Transfer/Audio Engineering
Age: 20
Hometown: Greenville, NC
PCC Activities: SGA & Student Ambassador

1. Describe 3 Keys for College Success:
• Be organized
• Listen
• Stay ahead

2. Describe 3 Life Lessons you have learned in college:
• Importance of communicating with my instructors
• Self-discipline
• Don’t quit

3. Do you have any advice for new students?
Follow the lessons I have learned. If you know what to look out for, there is nothing stopping you to succeed. If someone/something pushes you down, use that fall to do a cartwheel and get back up.

Name: Laszlo Upchurch
Major: University Transfer Student
Age: 20
Hometown: Kenly, NC
PCC Activities: PCC Student Ambassador & PCC Basketball team member

1. Describe 3 Keys for College Success:
• Ask for help
• Plan ahead
• Study, study, and study

2. Describe 3 Life Lessons you have learned in college:
• Responsibility
• Time management
• Becoming an effective listener

3. Do you have any advice for new students?
Make a check list every day for things you want to accomplish. Don’t overload yourself with work, and give yourself a break here and there. Take time to meditate to stay in a peaceful state and be happy we have so much to live for. Know your purpose so you can fight adversity and if you don’t know your purpose, do it for God in Jesus name.