Agnes Scott College Top Questions

I would tell my self to stay on campus my freshman year because it would have given the opportunity to meet more people in my graduating class and i would be able to take part in the campus activities.

The biggest advice I would give myself would be to start researching colleges and scholarships as a junior in high school. As a senior in high school I wasn’t too excited about heading to college. I applied to two colleges and three or four scholarships. I wanted to join an organization that built houses in Nicaragua for a year. To me, that was a fabulous way to learn Spanish and take a year off to understand what I wanted to do in life. But since my parents ardently refused- I set off to college in 2010. The transition was surprisingly exciting. If I could go back I would tell myself to apply to at least five more schools to really be sure I am where I should be. Although I love my college I would want to be less stubborn and enjoy the research process, having the chance to go to college is really one of the greatest privilege and joy, so why not ENJOY it?

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely look at more colleges both in-state and out-of state. The mistake I made was choosing the first school that I got accepted into, however I think I made an ok decision. I also should have researched more on different majors and which schools offered them. After attending school and becoming aquainted with Public Health classes, I gained a significant interest in this topic over my major. However, Agnes Scott didn't have Public Health as a major yet so this was also my mistake here. In addition, I would suggest that you party less and take some college core classes within your freshman year instead of major classes. Major classes are much harder and will damper your GPA a bit, so core classes is the right way to go. Overall, I just wish that I could start all over again, probably with a different school, different major, and different path. I suggest that you think wisely with your college choice and academics before making your final decision. In addition, I would suggest further guidance from an adivor or counselor.

I have gotten a grand experience, great friends, and the strengthened sense of what sustainabilty means. I value the ability of a campus that is effectively making students aware of the sustainability cause and allows us to compost and recycle. I value the sense of dignity the women carry here and the traditions that have been very well established my school.

College has given me a sense of independence, responsibility, and the ability to discover life on my own. Attending college I have discovered subjects and topics I am passionate about. I found groups and clubs with people sharing my interest. I have over protective parents who with good intentions limited my exposure to life experiences so college was a big new experience. In a less restrictive setting than high school and at parts of the day away from my parents I was in a sense forced to be more responsible and, learn and experience life. College unlike high school didn’t give second chance for missed due dates or even minor mix-ups. This forced me to be alert, ready, and responsible for myself.

Although my college experience has just begun, I have gotten a sense of sisterhood and acceptance that I wasn’t exactly expecting this early. I am Muslim and we are in our holy month of fasting, which means from sunrise to sunset we aren’t allowed to eat or drink. Agnes Scott’s dining halls are only opened during the times we aren’t supposed to eat. Instead, the dining hall makes all of the Muslim student’s breakfast meals and allows us to make to-go boxes so that we can eat during the proper times. It’s been unbelievable to me to know that my college is going above and beyond to make sure that I am taken care of. I’ve learned so much and about how accepting people really are amidst all of the negative press Muslims have been receiving. I am very thankful for deciding to attend Agnes and look forward to the next few years of my life journey here.

My college experience has been short so far, but that time has already been very valuable to me. College has forced me to grow as a student, friend, family member, and all around person. Since I have been in college I have learned to personalize my study habits to fit my schedule. I have become a harder working and more focused student. I have learned that very little comes easy in life and you must put in the effort to achieve your goals. Every day I feel as though I have learned something new. I love being able to make new friends at my college or anywhere else I may go. I have gained a lot of confidence in myself to speak up and join a conversation when presented with the opportunity. I also have become a better family member. Being away from my family made me realize the kind of loving family I have. I now appreciate my time with them much more than in the past and realize that the moments I get to spend with the ones I love are limited. I hope my remaining time in college will be as useful as my first years were.

So far college has taught me how o better manage my time. I have also learned to deal wih people with different personalities that my own. Living in the dorms has made me realize that everyone does not have the same background as you do, just beace you are used to sometimes doesn't mean everyone else is use to it. My college experience has been valuable becase I am learning more about my self each do and the limitations I have. I have learned that college is about experienceing new things and learning from my mistakes. I feel also if I had not attended college I would have missed out of a crucial part of my adolescence.

I've only done one year at my college so far, but it's been amazing so far. Agnes is one of those smaller colleges that have a lot of advantages over the larger ones: you get hands-on help from your professors and you find yourself in an environment where speaking up is encouraged. As I've said, I've only done one year, but I'm already more comfortable with speaking up in public settings and sharing my opinions about different topics. There's also a connection that forms with your professors that would be hard to find anyone else. I'm becoming a stronger woman by attending this college and I can feel that it's preparing me for what waits for me when I graduate.

If I could go back in time, I would advice myself to be more studious (spend more time studying), have better time management, do not procrastinate, get a good number of hours of sleep, and to participate more in clubs, extra-curricular activities.