Auburn University Top Questions

In all sincerity, the message would be simple: Stifle your stupidity and embrace the hard choices. Only fools coast in treacherous waters that can sink even the greatest of minds and the destined to succeed. You are neither. You are stuck in the limbo of mediocrity. On this island of the average and unremarkable, you stand alone amongst intense competition. It cannot be stressed enough how important each and every choice that you make contributes to future success. In accordance, the only attribute that matters is perseverance, which can only be developed and solidified by taking on harder and harder challenges. As counter intuitive as it may sound, the harder you are on yourself now, as a senior, and on after, the more gracious life will bless you in future endeavors. So, take on more challenges in your academic life and learn to struggle. In turn, you will learn to persevere. When you learn to persevere, you will acquire the key to success and happiness. In the end, life will always be a struggle, embrace it! Also, I will leave you with this final knowledge: Please take more Spanish classes because I'm dying here! -Your friend and future self.

Concentrate more on your education and less on your friends and social life, especially when making your college decision. Make sure you feel included at the college you choose. And in the last few months of your senior year don't slack off. Those will make a big difference. Take the ACT again. Every point counts, alot. Apply for more scholarships. Start out managaing your money well. This is a big financial undertaking and the first time real time you can't fall back on your parents to help you. College is alot of money so don't waste your time and money. Pay attention. Do all the "suggested" homework. It will help. And remember to plan just as much time for nap time and play time as you do studying. You will get burnt out if you try too much at one time. Balance is key.

I would tell myself that I would change my mind about my future many, many times, but it would all work out. I would tell myself just to focus on the goals I have in life and what I want to achieve. The I would tell myself to be motivated and take risks and chances to get what I love. I would tell myself that my perfect job is out there somewhere, I just need to find the abstract ideas of what I want to do, then focus in as I learned more about the field. I would say to travel the world because life is fleeting and we never know when it is going to suddenly change. I would also say to be outgoing and not be afraid to make friends that will be there for life and that would help me throughout the entire transitional experience of college and eventually a professional carrer. I would say reading and taking time to recompose myself each day and to figure out who I am by learning about others. Finally, I would tell myself to let my family know that I love them and stop hiding behind a facade of emotionlessness.

First I would tell myself to really put myself out there. The only way to find people like you is to look for them. It may be hard and scary but in the end it's worth it! Also, make sure to keep up with your studies, trying to cram at the end of the semester doesn't usually work out. When trying to figure out what you want to do for the rest of your life(picking a major) don't think of it that way, just find what you love to do and what makes you happy and go from there. You can always change your mind or go to back to school later, so don't sweat it or make it a bigger deal than it really is. When it comes to finances, spend wisely! School is very expensive, don't forget that, but if it's what you really want it will be worth it. Lastly, I would tell myself, have fun! Part of being in college is the experience so make it the best you can; and you will encounter a lot of obstacles along the way but have determination and you will get through.

Going into college, I was thrilled to start learning information and attending classes that were directed towards my ideal future job. However, I think all college freshman underestimate the amount of work to be put in to each class. Although I did come out with a 3.5 GPA for my freshman year, there are still aspects I would of changed. I would of studied the information for each class on a more regulat basis, and not cram it all in on the day or two before the exam. I have found that if you break the information up, it is much easier to learn. Also, I would take each class as seriously as the next, because I have found that even English Composition can help later when I needed to write a paper for a Psych class. Although the way a freshman should approach school is important, I also beleive that it is important to get involved and meet new people. College is full of new people and organizations to get involved. If I would of gotten more involved earlier, I beleive I could of made more of an impact in the community and helped other students in areas.

Honestly I wouldn't have anything to say, I have no regrets and I feel that I was very well prepared for the transition to college life.

First, I would tell myself to focus hard on my last year of high school schoolwork and to review previous years. Secondly, I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible and to conserve my own money. Then, I would tell myself to make sure to get the contact information of my friends and teachers. I made new friends, but new friends can't replace old friends. Finally, I would tell myself to evaluate himself. I would have him ask himself why he's going to college, is this a step on the road to your future, and are you willing to face any and every challenge this decision hits you with?

There are several things I would warn myself about first is to rethink my decision of going to Canada for university the first year. Though that was an eye-opening experience I would love to skip that part. Second, is to move away from the senior year thought of moving away as far from home as possible. I love living 2 hours away from home because that way I get both the living far and living close to home experience. Next, is go to university knowing someone there because when there is someone you know around you it makes the transition so much better. Another advice would be to work as hard as possible in high school by taking more AP classes that way I could come into university with credit hours and save money and time, two crucial factors in today?s economy. A final advice I would have given is have an idea of what you want to do because that way you can explore the majors out there, but at the same time not have to spend several extra years in university.

If have the chance to go back in time and to talk to my past self about the challenges and experiences of college, I would tell my self two important things. One, Never lose sight of your goal. I have seen many people comein with their eyes set on the prize and then stray off and become too involved and not focus on studies or start hanging with the wrong people. The last thing I would say is don't limit yourself espcially in the scholarship search. I started out as a computer engineer and have changed twice. I now have decided that I want to change my major but cannot at the moment because of financial reaons. I cannot because all of my scholarships demand me stay in the engineering field.

Sometimes I wish I could go back and give some advice to the high school senior that is myself. The absolute most important advice I would give myself would be to practice and develop my sleep schedule. This is so important for one reason- to wake up early. I have squandered away so much time I could have been using to write papers or read to make up sleep. But the other vital reason to get sleep is to wake up for class. You or someone else is paying for your tuition. It is waster if you do sleep through class. There is no way you can expect to even pass a class if you do not goto class. Some other important advice I would give to myself is to tell myself to have fun. Even though college is based on academics and getting the knowledge to help prepare myself later in life, college is about trying new things and working on old ones. Just last week I started swing dancing lessons after a good friend told me about it. I also play Ultimate in my spare time. College is a land of opportunity; make use of it quickly!