Aurora University Top Questions

At one time or another you might have pondered that nagging question that you ask yourself when you are typing up more papers then you feel there are trees left, “If I could go back in time would I change anything?” If you didn’t consider the advice of others and look at all of your options to make the best choice possible, then you may have a case of decision making remorse on your hands. Looking back, I would offer advice in a few key areas if I was a high school senior all over again. First, find and follow your true passion. Get paid for the thing you love to do and it will not feel like you’re working at all. Secondly, always do your best. If you set the standard high then you won’t have regrets. Finally, don’t give up. It’s not always important how fast you finish the race, but the fact that you finish it!

I would not get in trouble, i would have done better with my GPa and taken high school serious. i would have been more involved in school and listern to my mother. i now know to be the only college graduate in my family requires work and commitment.

If I could give my high school self advice I would tell myself that you need to stay focus and don't lose sight of why you wanted to go to college for in the first place. Never let up on your ambition and that when dealing with the school stay vilgilant and be consistent when asking your aid and classes for your degree. I would tell him that you shouldnt mess around and if you don't understand something in class then you need to go to your teacher and discuss what you don't understand and ask for more aid. I woud tell my younger self to be more involved when I get there and realy get to know everyone thats there so that he'll have more contacts for his network. Iwould tell my younger self that transistioning from high school to college is somewhat familiar at first but changes as the first few months go by and you will have to be ready fo it when it comes.

I would tell myself not to be so hard on myself. Trying to be accepted in high school is so important while you are there, but when you graduate it doesn't even matter. What truely matters is your grades and your relationships with your close friends and family because they are going to be the ones to help you grow into a better person. Involving yourself in things that are so miniscule and temporary won't help you become who you are meant to be. You need to ask yourself, 'will I really be concerned with this 3 months from now?' and a majority of the time the answer will be no, even if you think the world is ending at the time. Be true to yourself and work hard for the right things and it will all pay off in the end and you will be able to say that you enjoyed highschool and you'll be able to mature in the right ways for when you enter into college.

I would tell myself not to work at Target because that job was a big waste of time and give myself the know how information on how to fill out the FAFSA, as well tell myself to be careful when it comes to taking student loans from Sallie Mae and to apply to as many schlorships as possible and go to Harold Washnigton Community College directly after graduating because any other type of school would be a waste of time and money unless I wanted to learn a trade like Electrician, then transfer to Aurora University becuase more of the credits will transfer and the less amount of classes and to get a work study to help pay for any out of pocket expenses. If I am able to do that then I most likely to be able to provide for myself by the time I am 22 instead of waiting til the age of 24 to go back to school and wasting my time working at all those jobs, and going to schools that didnt really help accomplish anything and have more time to even taking up another major/trade or traveling abroad.

Going back to my high school days, i would like to change a lot of things. Planning ahead of time is always the key to success and allows us to keep monitoring our education track. Starting off as a freshman in high school, i wish students including myself were more mature. The cool high school days over power you so much that you waste your entire year making foolish mistakes. The same goes for your sophomore year, when students are busy making new friends, hanging out at high school parties. Nobody really cares about what classes to take, how to plan your courses for your intended major in college. Students dont really worry about all this stuff until their senior years. Within no time, all of a sudden they are bombarded with these application requirements, pre-requisites, better SAT or ACT scores. With so many things to worry about all at once, student mess up the most important year of their high school and thus inturn hurt their acceptance into colleges. I wish i could go back and make all students realise the importance of college and how to plan ahead for the transition.

I'd probably tell myself that college is a lot better than high school. I'd also tell myself that keeping a hard work ethic and good study habbits are integral parts of being a college student. I'd also tell myself to make sure to apply to be an Resident Assistant as it has broadened my horizons greatly, and I've become a more mature person because of it. Being an RA has developed my communication and leadership skills to a point my younger self would not believe was possible. Moving out of my home onto campus and experiencing campus life has been one of the most important experiences that I've gone through, even though it has been tough at times. I would tell my younger self not to give up and to keep on going.

I would consider fiancial aid options more wisely to prevent unnecesary financial hardships during the school year as well as to decrease bedt after college. I would look into campus life to ease college transition as it is very important to feel welcome at a new community. I would select a school that offers study abroad programs to enrich my cultural and career field in nursing to explore and note the differences within healthcare systems in order to provide and advocate for better healthcare systems. I would also select a bigger college campus within an urban area as that is the type of living setting i feel the most comfortable living in.

I would tell myself to stop worrying about the little things and to get more experience in my chosen field. I would say to take the time to get to know people better and enjoy life, and get involved in things you that are interesting to me. Work hard when you need to, and put an effort into subjects I have a hard time with, and to know that getting help with something you have a hard time understanding is not bad; everyone understands things differently and getting help shows that you want to understand the subjects.

Talking to students that live on campus bring a vacuum, they don't supply them. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, and take some additional vitamin C. College campuses are germier than preschools. Check your email and schedule before the first day of class. Colleges like to change rooms and it will save lots of embarrassment. College students gain weight because of the bad food choices they offer, bring your own healthy food. Read, Read, Read. Stay on top of your work, it makes life easier. Exercise to relieve stress. Schedule fun in your week, enjoy the experience, and remember you will make friends.