Benedict College Top Questions

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there are three things that i would want to tell myself; i would tell myself to never give up, stay focus, and most of all hang around the right group of people. as a high school senior i gave up on a plethora of oppurtunities that would have helped me further myself and grow but now I have learned to never give up on your dreams and goals and to never let anyone stop you from doing what you love to do. Another thing that i would tell myself is to stay focus; while in college being focus was the number one thing for me because college has alot of distractions. Most of all hanging out with the right people is a must while in college because college can either make you or break you and I choose to be someone who makes a difference in this world.

The only advice I could give to myself is, know you are going to come across many bumps in the road and obstacles to over come but these obstacles will only fuel your passion to succeed. College is not just about getting a degree and going to classes every day, it is about building yourself as a person. Being in college makes you think about things in a different way, it forces you to go outside your comfort zone and you become more mature as an adult. A college degree shows potential employers that you are ready to do whatever is necessary to be the best you can possibly be and you are ready to tackel any challenges given to you. The biggest lesson I learned is sometimes you need to take time off after high school, work dead end jobs to realize how important college and a degree are. Had I not worked dead end jobs I would not have a college GPA of 3.73 because I would have not known the true meaning of what a college degree is and what it is worth.

If I could go back in time to senior year, there are many important things I would tell myself. First and foremost, I would tell myself to stick with my insincts. I was between 2 schools, one that had name value, and UNC, a school that had offered me money and the best music education program in the state. I was wary to go to a school that didn't have a lot of name value, but ultimately UNC was a fantastic decision and I am very glad I made it. Also, I would tell myself to ignore decisions of others. Choosing a college is very important, and it is a completely personal decision to make. Factoring in the decisions of others could have led to my demise and picking a school that wasn't correct for my needs. However, if I could speak to my younger self, the most important thing to mention would be: do not be afraid of losing yourself. I would remind myself that I am already a strong, confident, established person, and college will ultimately not be as scary as I thought it would be. Overall, I am happy with the decision I made.

If I can go back to the in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself, " Yo Jaqari what are you doing. You need to get your grades up, study and stop kidding around." Im telling you this because when you get to college you are going to have lots of assignments and tests. Missing class is not going to do you any good because everytime you miss a class you miss out on a class lesson and that leaves you behind the whole class. I know you are a hard worker and you have good memory and most of the time you don't have to study but in college you have to study because it is so many topics and points that you have to explain in the lesson. Please study hard and stop being lazy. Good luck!

THE ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MYSELF AS A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR WOULD BE THAT I SHOULD OF TOOK HEED TO THE INFORMATION THAT MY HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS WAS TELLING ME ABOUT COLLEGE.I WOULD OF TRIED TO GAINED MORE SOCIAL SKILLS AND PULIC SPEAKING, BECOMINGE MORE OF A PEOPLES PERSON. I WOULD OF BEEN MORE INVOLVE IN AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES SO THAT I COULD OF GAINED MORE STUDY HABITS BECAUSE STUDYING FOR COLLEG EXAMS AND TEST ARE A LITTLE MORE COMPLICATED.I BELIVE THAT AS A HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT I SHOULD OF LEARNED MORE ABOUT MY MAJOR AND MY FIELD OF STUDY BEFORE I CAME TO COLLEGE. ALSO IN HIGH SCHOOL I WORKED THE MAJORITY OF THE TIME AND IF I COULD GO BACK I WOULD OF LEARNED HOW TO MANAGE AND BUDGET MY MONEY IN A BETTER FASHION. MY REASON FOR SAYING THIS IS BECAUSE AS A HIGH SHOOL STUDENT YOU HAVE MORE FREE TIME ON YOUR HANDS OPPOSED TO BEING A COLLEGE STUDENTS ALL YOUR EXTRA TIME YOU SHOULD BE SATUDYING AND WHEN YOU GO IN A S A FRESHMAN YOU HAVE TO GET ADAPTED TO THE COLLEGE LIFE AND STAY UP ON YOUR CLASSWORK AND STUDY HABITS.

Angelo, you are about to begin life in the real world. There are different ways in which you can prepare yourself, but there is only one way that fits you best. You have the choice of listening to others, seeking guidance from your school, or you can make you own decision; you choose the verdict. Here are some tips of being successful in college: be prompt, be respectful, listen, keep in touch with you counselor, keep you home (area in which you live) organized, ask your professor questions, and always make the best of choosing your peers. This is your chance to experience the real world and you have to make the best of it; failure is not an option. You have many people depending on you. You community needs your assistance mentally and physically. Angelo, you will be whatever you mold yourself into now. You can do it!

Assuming that I could go back to my high school in time and talk to my self, and knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell my self to stay focus on my work. Dont worry about just trying to get out of high school but to set a goal and try to accomplish it. I would tell my self that I need to be aware that I need to set a high standard for my SAT and ACT. I need to work on getting my grades up. Do not settle for a C, just because it is a passing grade and that it will get me by. Also I will tell my self that I need to fill as many scholarships as possible. Also I will tell my self to study more. Its never enough to know more.

I would tell myself to score high on all ACT and SAT tests; and instead of playin around my freshman year in high school I would have got straight A's because that is my capability and I would have graduated at the top of my class.

I would tell myself that being a college student is a serious job. Your gonna have to pay alot of money to go to school so you can't give anything but your all in every class, I know you can do it!

If I was able to go back in time to high school i would tell myself to focus and work harder. I also would have told myself to maintain a GPA of 3.0 and higher. If i had a higher GPA, i would have been elgible for academic scholarships that probably would have paid off my whole four years of college. Secondly, i would have told myself to aim for a college that is not as expensive. Also, I would have told myself to prepared myself for the real world. Unexpectedly, i am more so independent. Financially, I am all on my own here at Benedict College. In conclusion, I 'd tell myself not to let my emotions get the best of me so frequently. It hurts to try to move foward only to feel like im getting push back a few steps. I know that my past is is not something i can just go back to and relive. I appreciate my past mistakes . Genuwinely, I learned from them. I am a better person because of them. As of now, I would continue to tell myself, "No matter what, reach for the stars....even if it seems impossible."