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What should every freshman at Adelphi University know before they start?

Nicole

I would tell myself to work as hard as possible because college isn't a joke. Its a lot of hardwork and little time. It flies by extrememly fast. The friends you go in with aren't always going to be the friends that you come out with. Change is good and you shouldn't be afraid of it. change is your friend. Be active, join a club, be a tour guide, join a sorority, study abroad. Make your experience fun! College is nothing like high school, you have to be prepared to be hit in the face with a million things at once. You may fall down once or twice but you will always get back up. Never doubt yourself. One bad grade on a paper isn't going to kill you, always speak up, find help from a teacher, there not the enemy there going to help you. College is a wonderful experience, you just have to be up to the challenge and work your hardest to achieve what you want.

Krista

The only advise I would give myself, is to not stress out so much. I caused illness onto myself on how nervous I was to start college and become an adult. College is a place where if you have a question, someone could always help you with it. Also, it is not as scary as everyone portrays it to be. You will succeed with effort and dedication. Stay calm and focused on your goal.

Mary

My advice is to spend time in selecting the courses you want to take and teachers you want to learn from. Focus your education on where you have a genuine interest and try not to be a slave to the curriculum the university sets for you. Let your interests dictate your major and guide your journey towards your own education. With that said, it is also important to be open minded and flexible with yourself. Remember that it is okay to change your path and to use the lessons you learned from your experiences to guide you through your future.

Mary

Thsi question is a little different for me, since I am 56 years old, but I believe that gives me the ability to give some really sound advice about attending college. First, above all, I would sit myself down and tell myself that no matter what happens, good or bad, do not ever quit school. I would let myself know that the only path to a succesful career that will make me happy is to go to college, work hard, and graduate. I would tell myself to be prepared for a big transition from going to high school in a small town like Commerce, GA to a big school in a much larger town. I would tell myself to have confidence and not be so self conscious about every little thing, allwoing myself to not be intimidated by the "largeness" of everything on the college campus. I would definately take a few moments to look myself in the eye and honestly tell myself that I need to relax, stay focused, and have a good time being young.

Jacque

As a high school senior, I believed that I knew everything. One choice that I regret making was not listenin to my teachers and parents when they were suggesting that I apply for scholarships and grants. Just like many other college students, I am struggling with tuition. Advise that I would have given myself as a high school senior would have been, if I want to succeed in college without dealing with the stress of worrying about how I am going to pay for my education, I should be applying for any scholarships and grants available for me. If I could go back in time and give myself this information, applying for grants and scholarships would have been my main priorety. College is where I personally need to be for my best interest. My home is mentally and physically not healthy for me to reside at. By not applying for these scholarships on time, it is costing me the loss of living on campus at Adelphi University.

Tiffany

I would tell myself to become more open to the possibilities of what college has in store for you. You don't need to go to a university who's tuition is $50,000 just to say you went there. The whole point of living the college life is truly loving where you go to continue your education. I am a very shy and quiet person, but the way college is is the complete opposite and I'm glad I'm going to a college that is so involved and willing to help and make you comfortable. It's a home away from home and well worth attending.

Naphtali

If I can go back and time and talk to myself as a high school senior I will give myself a lot of advice and pointers to better prepare me for college. As a high school senior I received a lot of advice from my elders, teachers and parents but, it is truly better when you experience it for yourself. When I first came to college I was not sure of whom to talk to if I need help or had a problem. I decide to make myself familiarized with all my professor and centers on the campus that are able to cater to my needs. I made sure I knew who to talk to, what was going on and where to go. I will tell my senior self that I must be very attentive, productive and have good time management skills. These three skills help me to become a better student. I was very active in high school and I will tell myself to be even more active in college. By joining clubs, attend events, going to lectures and other extracurricular activities helped me to make friends and to network. Communication is key and also the best advice.

Frederick

Knowing what I know now, the best advice that I can give myself would be to vigorously look into scholarship and learn how to manage my time well. I would learn to balance my personal life with my academic life in order to succeed in college.

Audrey

If I could go back in time to face my wide-eyed senior former, I would help her prepare for the challenges ahead by letting her know that she should never stop writing, analyzing or observing; and she should always have faith in the fact that her strong, rooted voice matters. As transitioning students, the end of high school is a time when many feel on top of the world (literally, as they are at their school.) When they enter a new institution, being at the bottom wrung again is a new challenge that can lead the returning student to question their current abilities and faith in their long term potential. It is my hope that by reinforcing the self worth of my senior identity that I would avoid many of the traps of peer influence and media grandeur that let to setbacks in my education and professional life. I believe inside everyone has that strength and knowledge that allows them to excel. Picking out my bright spots and illuminating them for myself, especially as a representative of my future being, would secure my foot earlier in one of the many doors I eventually opened for myself.

Jenny

Making the transition into college can be a difficult task for any student. You are learning how to be on your own, how to manage your time, and how to take the time to study educational topics rather than study the art of partying. At the beginning of my college experience, I was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that I was ready to take on life. What I discovered was quite the opposite. I found it hard to concentrate, living with a random roommate in the dorms at Arizona State University. Everyone was always out and about going to parties and socializing. It was so easy to skip my 10:45 AM class when I had been out until around 5:00 AM. So, as I travel back in time to think of how naive I was as a high school senior, I can only wish to offer this advice: Think about what college really is. A university is a place of magnificent intelligence, whether you choose to see it is in your own control. Most college freshmen choose to see the simple joys of college, but if you thrive for the true college experience-opening your mind-you will find the world.

Amanda

I would tell myself not to worry and to just stay focused. I would say to follow my heart and my gut, making the decisions that I know will be best for me. I'd say to enjoy it and cherish every moment but be open and not nervous about my future. I'd say to be happy, because everything is okay.

Katlyn

Out of my college experience so far i have gotten the chance to take responsibility into my own hands, and an opportunity to get involved in many different activities. However i believe that the most important thing i have gotten out of college so far is the education. All of these aspects of my college experience has made it valuable to attend. I can feel myself growing and learning, going from a young and inexperienced high school girl to a more responsible and knowledgable women. From just my first semester at college I have seen such a change in the conversations I hold and in the freedom I have gained.

Marie

I have been attending Columbus State Community College for two semesters now, I have brought up my math skills by a great amount and I am now learning how to speak in front of people. I feel I am taking classes that will help me advance in the medical field, my psychology class is helping me understand the different ways people act and why they act that way. I am in the pre reqs for nursing and have about another 3 to 4 quarters to go before I can actually be enrolled into my nursing class, I am very excited . Because of the wait, I am also enrolling into the Phlebotomy classes to help advance in my education.

Kristin

With one and a half years of college behind me, I am incredibly proud of the progress that I have made. As an aspiring author – a dream that I have had since elementary school – I have always made sure that I was the best in my English classes, as I expected that having high grades would propel me towards my dream. However, college has taught me that high grades alone will not help me achieve my dream. It's easy to get a high grade if you cram the night or week before a test; true success requires a passion, a passion that needs to be fueled by others and, most importantly, by one's self. My professors showed me how to create atmospheres, how to determine the psyche of a character, and how to expand my ideas. I have learned so much in the short time that I have been at college that it is impossible to put a price on it. I've learned how to create works that I can be proud of, and that is an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything.

Jessica

I have learned that it is really never too late. I thought with being out of a school setting for over 12 years, it would be difficult to adjust and to earn decent grades with all of the responsibilties of life in play as well. I have proven to myself and my peers, that where there is a will there is a way and college has given me a sense of achievement where I could have been lost to statistics. As an adult over 25 in college, I have learned to appreciate and take full advantage of all of the opportunities presented to me. I will never live with "what if" in my mind because, with all of the motivation and drive in the world, I am making my dreams of having a career come true.

Gabriella

I've gotten self-confidence out of my college experience. As a lesbian, it wasn't easy to come into a university setting without knowing anyone, and then coming out. However, once I came to Adelphi, I was confident that I could be myself, and make a difference for my fellow students. Because of the PRIDE Alliance, I was able to network with other individuals who had the same doubts as me, and I was encouraged to do what I could to make positive changes on campus. Professors who are open and friendly helped me to become comfortable with myself, especially in the classroom setting. Inspired, I ran and was elected for the position of Resdience Hall Senator in the Student Government Association. As a freshman, I am able to bring my "fresh" perspective to the Levermore Global Scholars program and SGA, and I have given back to Garden City through the Freshman Community Action Program. Adelphi has given me a place to grow with others who know what is truely important: not sexual orientation, gender, or religion, but positivity, morality, and genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others--marks of a true leader.

Alyssa

My college experience has changed my life. I have gained so much more than just knowledge. I live in Colorado, but decided to go to school in New York, not knowing how great of an impact this choice would have on my life. By going to school so far away from home and from all my family and friends, I have been allowed to experience the world in a way I may not have been able to before. I have had to create new friendships from scratch, and establish myself in an unfamiliar place. I have had to make the transition from the child of a sleepy town to a young woman in college, far from anything she is familiar with. I have gained the confidence to put myself out in the world, to be sure of myself, and I have gained the power to try anything, and be unafraid of failing. I have made the bonds with my friends and family even stronger than they were before I left. College has allowed me to appreciate everything that my hometown is, but has also allowed me to see that there is so much more in the world.

mathilde

Many students struggle to stay in college due to the extremely high cost of tuitions and the many fees. My parents, when moving to the United States from France thought they were creating a new life for themselves and for my older sister and I. After their divorce, my mother tried to provide for my sister and I as best as she could. Pursuing her own dreams, she created her own business but couldn’t afford workers so she did all the work herself, while taking care of two young children. Both of my parents, trying to make it here in America had a difficult time and had to file for bankruptcy. I now attend Adelphi University but unfortunately I have to transfer due to the high cost of the tuition. I may have to leave the University by January 2010 because I cannot afford to pay the semester tuition, which is really disheartening. I want to make it up to my mother, the bravest woman I know, and show her that just because we cant afford a great education doesn’t mean that we cant fight for one.

Brian

My college experience has been interesting. It allowed me to develop long lasting professional and personal friendships, that have guided me well since graduation. I would have never experienced the challanges of healthcare and transitioning to higher level professional roles with out the college experience. The educaiton recieved at Adelphi helped with my basic job roles and this knowledge was then translated into higher level knowledge allowing me to become a manager and even a director of a large staff. The staff at Adelphi translated their love of nursing into intelectual curiosity that has caused myself to persue an interesting and rewarding career. It has also spurred my interest in returning to school to advance my career to the next level.

jennifer

i have received a feeling of accomplishment within the value of my work. i have learned tecniques and a better understanding in my field of intrest. i have formed strong bonds with my faculty and fellow peers that will last a lifetime. adelphi has showed me that you do not need to fit into the norm but to be yourself and have freedome of expression without limitations. i have recently changed my major to follow my passion not what is expected of me and i do not think i would have done that without the guidence of my professores. the passion that is within my professors transends into the students and creates a new generation to pass on the passion for your subject of interest.