Arizona State University-Downtown Phoenix Top Questions

Dear high school me, enjoy every second that you can during your senior year, please. Don't wish it away like you do, and just take in every moment. Your freshmen year will be somewhat chaotic, full of drama, and yet it is still one of the best years of your life. You will meet so many people from all over the world and you will be very similar to them and be very different at the same time. You got pretty lucky with your roommate, in most ways. She will do a couple things that get on your nerves, but you will probably do the same to her and not even know it. You need to look at this year as an adventure. This will be your only year in your life that you live in a dorm room so you need to soak it up while you can. Just go with the flow, and take advantage of the many opportunities that are given to you, such as getting involved. Join a club so you have something to put on your resume and so you can meet even more people. You're going to love it! Love, Lindsey

Finish college before you get to old!

The advise I would give my self is that college is something you will be excited to attend and the friends you will make is great.

Hang in there! As a returning college student (after about 25 years or so) I would encourage anyone to keep trying and pursue their dreams, not matter how long it has been since they have been in school! Being able to return to school after all these years is a huge accomplishment and I am very proud of myself, but it takes courage and perseverance to overcome the adjustments...learning how to learn all over again. I attended college as a high school student back in 1985 so that I could fulfill my credit requirements to graduate on time and I remember knowing that I wanted to continue my learning. I was not aware that I was eligible to obtain financial assistance due to my high grade point average (3.75) until a college recruiter came to my school. At that point I applied to Cornell College and was accepted so I was very excited! Ironically enough, there was a fork in my educational road and I decided to become a mother instead of pursuing college at that time. I did, however, sign up for classes through my local community college and finished my first year. Anything is possible!

It's easy to get caught up on other people's opinions on what you should major in, but don't be afraid to explore your options. Not every major is meant for everyone, take a risk on what you find interesting to you. At the end of the day you are the person who is going to pay your bills. Take advantage of the resources at school because you can never have too many questions or answers. They know what they are talking about, trust me. Although, mom and dad won't understand much of what is going on in school, keep them informed. It will help them understand what attending a university consists of, allowing a growth in your bond with them. Always remember, "Smile. The road to success may be hard, but it's always worth the struggle," unknown. You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be consistent. Enjoy every moment in your journey as a first-generation student. You're not the first person in the world to graduate as a first-generation student, but you can be the first to inspire someone else to join the adventure.

Take education seriously, but still go out and have fun. Classes are harder than you think. You really need to take time to study and do your best to pay attention in your classes and take good notes. Don't let your education and grades slip through your finger tips. Really take advantage of it all and apply what you are learning to your life now and your future life. You will be amazed at what you have learned. Along with studying, make sure you take some breaks and go on adventures with the friends you meet. Make memories that will last a life time. Don't be afraid to try something crazy or new. Join a club that interests you, even if it doesn't relate to your major. Have fun and study hard, everything else will fall into place.

The advice I would give to myself is to strive and pass all my classes with an A because college life is much harder than being a high school senior.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself is to get out of my comfort zone and go make new friends. Learn to meet other people and become friends with them, but also keep the friends you have. Learning to make new friends my senior year of high school will make it easier to make friends in college. Put yourself out there and always be yourself. You don't have to become friends with every person you meet, but be nice to everyone and get to know them.

I would tell myself to make sure to get a computer so I can have an easier time doing my assignments. I would also say that I can get extra help from the library and check out books to give myself an advantage in class. Waking up and going to school in the morning when I have afternoon classes is also something that I would let myself know so there is not a chance of missing the bus and being late for classes. Not getting bent out of shape over english assignments is another thing I would let myself know that needs to be done. Other advice myself would recieve would be to get all of the projects done and out of the way in teh beginning and to avoid taking chemistry during the summer. The suummer courses should be reserved for classes like english. Last but not least, I would give the idea of getting involved in a major that uses math so I am not in a limbo and to check my course requirements at the student center website. All of this advice would be helpful and prevent any mishaps.

I would tell myself to enjoy life while your a kid. Even though that Stats test and school committments were important, don't forget that this is your last year of not paying bills and having big responsibilities, so don't take it for granted. I know you're excited to be an 'adult' but you have the rest of your life to be an adult, live each moment in the moment and remember how lucky for everything you have. Love, Taylor