Typically most people freak out right before registration/ enrollment for the next semester. They don't know what classes to take. And, one month before they think they are going to transfer or graduate they realize they are missing multiple classes. This has happened to SO many of my friends and I encourage you not to make the same mistake. PLAN YOUR CLASSES OUT BEFORE YOU START COMMUNITY COLLEGE! I can not stress this enough- this is the most important advice I have to give. Starting May or June (the summer) before you attend Community College decide on a major, where you want to transfer/ if your getting an Associates/ getting a certificate, and general education courses.
Decide how long you want to be at community college. I personally did it in two but I have a ton of friends who did in three or four. How much you work and want to spend time in other aspects of your life will greatly affect this decision. *If you want to do it in 2 years it will be about 15 units/ semester. It will take up about 40 hours per week and will be a lot. BUT it is doable*
Planning Each Semester. For each semester I recommend 3-6 classes. Depending on how hard each class is this will change. Do NOT take all your hard classes/ or all your easy classes one semester. You will regret this. You need balance!
Summer. The majority of community college students take summer. I highly recommend summer as typically the classes are a little easier and you can get a lot of units in. Take 1-2 summer courses but do not overwhelm yourself with extremely hard classes. (Hint: this is typically NOT a good time to take a math)
By the time you start community college in the Fall you should have a plan for each semester of the 4-8 semesters you intend on being there. Stick to the plan and try not to drop classes! You GOT this.
