Andrew Azar

Posted on Thursday, July 7th, 2016

How did you learn about the dual credit program? Who did you complete your application with?

I found out about the dual credit program through friends at school. I completed my application with my co-op teacher, Mrs. Barnes (co-op/dual credit contact).

Andrew Aazar

Did you attend an orientation session? What did you find most helpful about orientation?

Yes. The most helpful part about orientations was just really diving into what the course is going to be about. We didn’t do a tour at orientation. We went over how to use the technology. It was helpful.

Did you think you were you prepared for the course?

Yes.

Did you find the program was a good fit?

Yes. I was taking business, entrepreneurship, English and religion during the day, so I was able to fit in this course. Best thing about the course was that it was simple yet challenging. The easiest part was everything in the Ethics course is about common sense.

Did you require any accommodations? Were your needs meet?

No.

How was transportation?

I drive to the college.

How comfortable were you with the technology aspect of the course?

It was fairly easy. I use it in other classes.

Tech support? No, just to get my student number and user/pass. After that, it was fine.

What were the greatest differences between high school and college?

Assessment and evaluation: You are much more free to do as you wish. There’s a weight lifted off your shoulders. You don’t feel like you’re in prison like at high school. You’re not there because you have to be there, you are there because you want to be. It helped me stay engaged in school. It shifted my focus and made me take responsibility. It was a nice change from high school. The vibe is much more relaxed.

If you needed to communicate with your College instructor, what was the best way?

I raised my hand and asked questions in class. I would show up about 30 minutes early or stay after. I communicated through email if I was going to miss a class.

I had to contact Pierre, the dual credit support teacher, once.

Challenges?

The essays.

Studying for the midterm. There was a lot to learn in a matter of two weeks.

Would you recommend that other students take a dual credit? Why or why not?

Yes. It gives you a slight taste of what it’s going to be like at college.

The fact that it gets you out of fourth period is a big bonus.

What do you hope to do once you’ve graduated from High School?

I got accepted into Algonquin’s Police Foundations for a two-year program. After that, I’ll either study forensics and criminology at university, or go down to the States.

Last say/best advice

It’s the best way to prepare. It will give you a taste of what college might be like for you depending on the program.

You aren’t treated like a high school’er anymore; you are treated as an adult. You could say there are no second chances. If something is not in by a specific time, you are not going to get marks on it.

Best advice to give to students?

Don’t miss a class.

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