Bellarmine University Top Questions

When you go to college the transition is a huge change, but it isn't one to be afraid of. When at college your on your own, you make your own decisions and how well you succeed is up to you. How much you succeed depends on the effort your put forth into the experience and how involved you become. At the beginning it is a real change because you have to set your own limitations and decide when you are going to do things. You have no one there who is going to remind you of things you have to do it is now your own responsibility. You are now really on your way to becoming an adult. While your parents will always be there to help you whenever you may need, you are still your own boss. Now don't be intimidated it is just an adjustment. Your professors are always there to help you so do not think everything is on your shoulders because if you make the effort then you will succeed. College is a great experience so becoming involved and meeting new people really makes for a better and more enjoyable experience. Enjoy the experience!

I would tell myself not to be afraid to focus on my studies, that only good things will happen if I dedicate myself to doing as well as possible in each of my classes, as that is the real goal of being an undergraduate. I would say that life will fall into place if I do not worry about it, especially if I am not stressing over school work. And I would give myself reliable ways to manage my time, so that it might be easier for me to dedicate myself to my studies while still having time to participate in university events as well as other social events.

Try to visit as many colleges as you can. If you can't visit the college, talk to a few students online who are currently attending your school of interest. Sometimes even this is not enough to fully evaluate how you will fit in at your school in terms of academics and social life. If after the first semester you do not feel that you are being challenged by your classes or feel that the social life at your college is not a good fit, talk to your friends and family and see if you should transfer to a new college. Transferring is a big move, but if you are unhappy and things do not look like they will improve, transferring is worth the effort.

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would probably have not much to say. The big thing I would recomend to myself is to take more college courses during my senior year. Then it would be easier for me now to graduate early. Other than that, I'm very happy with my choice. I wouldn't have changed anything, not my major, not the schools I applied to, not the school I was accepted into. I know for a fact that I made the correct decision at the time. I wouldn't have done it any other way. My advice to myself would have been, "Keep going, you're on the right path, and don't give up!"

Attending college is a scary experience, yet exciting. Make friends with not only your roommate but with your entire floor. When your professors says to come to them when you feel behind, do it! Also, when they say study far in advance for exams they mean it; this does not mean a couple days in advance but weeks. Form study groups and teach each other what you are studying, this is a fun time and really helps you retain the information. The last thing is have fun! Go to every event on campus. You meet a lot of people and most of the time the events are free and give away free things.

Going back to my high school year, I would tell myself to make the most of my college experience. Get highly involved in alll the clubs and groups which interest me. I would also give the advice to make the most of all the opportunities my college has to offer, such as the career center, the academic resource center, and all the advisors who are more than willing to help. Making connections is also a really good way to get ahead of the crowd. Proffessors know a lot of people in the field and want to see their students succeed. I wouldn't change my decision to go to Bellarmine University because it has given me all the opportunities I need and it has helped my excel in my studies and my career path. Each person needs a unique college to satisfy their own needs. A person should choose a college by their own standards and not their parents or their friends.

Thanks to Bellarmine's helpful staff and teachers, my transition to college has been almost perfect. Just knowing that there is always someone to help with anything you need can make the transition much easier. The only thing I would tell myself is to apply for more scholarships. I dread opening my bill from campus. Knowing that there was much more that I could have done to make college more afforable angers me to this day. I would want to tell myself to apply, apply, apply for as much as I could. I want to make the most out of my college experience, but having two jobs, an 18 hour a week school schedule, and driving an hour and a half everyday can be stressful. If I would have done something earlier, I would possibly only have one job, and live on campus so the driving time would not be an issue. I would just tell myself to apply for as much as I could until my fingers fell off.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college life, I would let myself know that it's alright to be the student that doesn't go out every night. I should apply myself in everything I attempt, and study a week before rather than a night before the test. Never pull all nighters because the rest of the day when the finals are is miserable! You don't have to be cool and party all the time, sometimes people want to know the real you and will like you for that as well. Studying is a must, you can't just float by like you did in high school, it takes effort to pass classes. Be patient and understanding when it comes to all aspects of college and you will go far in life and be a success in the long run.

College is more than just a social life. It's an important transisiton to adulthood--- toward being a responsible productive citizen. You might think it will be good to be away from home but it actually requires more self-discipline and more preparedness. This level of education cannot be taken half-heartedly. It's costly. Both financially and personnally you have to be more responsible. All the decisions you make have consequences ---good or bad. This is the time you start to learn to take responsibility for your decisions and you own them. Your path in life is truly what you make it. Mom supported you through high school--- now what she has taught you really has to be your guide. She hasn't completely left you though. When you need her--- she will be there--- even though you want to move into more self-reliance. Weeks can go by with out talking to your family---it's OK-- they will always be there for you. Enjoy it, learn, and live. Begin your journey with forethought........ and it will take you far.

I would tell myself that I would have to accept that making straight A's isn't as easy as it would be in high school. You can't just study the night before a test and expect to know everything. Also you need to know how to balance your time so that you have time to study, work , and socialize. You shouldn't give up on anything. Even if you fail a test, you should be determined to do better on the next one. It is best to get involved, do an extra-curricular activity or volunteer with an organization. Don't be afraid to ask for help. The professors are there to help you even though sometimes you think they are just there to torture you with the homework they give. Most of all strive to be the best you can. Make the most out of your college career. Work hard and in the end it will pay off, even if you get so frustrated, just think of the outcome of how successful you will be once you graduate from college. After all the reason your in college is to better educate yourself for the best job.