Brenau University Top Questions

Start out slow- don't try to jump in the deep end your first time out because you may find that it's much harder to keep your head above water than in high school. Talk to your advisor- she knows what she's talking about and she is great at pulling strings to help you when you need it. Go to class. Let the professor know you're struggling when you first start having problems, not when you're totally lost. Dating somebody your first semester is probably a bad idea. Find out as much about a class as possible before signing up for it. Don't forget to talk to your high school friends sometimes- they're going through similar stuff and probably would love to talk about it. Don't buy the book until the professor tells you that you will actually use it. And remember that everybody else is just as awkward and nervous and excited as you are- you're not as alone as you feel. No matter what happens, just keep going.

"Ashley...you are going to do fine with the transition into college life, so don't stress about that. You are going to make tons of friends, and make life altering decisions that will help you grow as a person, as well as add new levels to your happiness. Ashley, what you need to do to do before you go to college is slow down and enjoy your senior year. Make time to see a home football game, to go to a senior class activity, hang out with your fellow seniors. Your lifestyle is non-stop, and it has worked for you, but don't burn yourself out. Work at your job, but also make time for play. Study for your AP tests, but also relax and hang with your buddies. Perform your little heart out, but also enjoy other people's passions. You're only a high-school senior once, so make sure when you look back on that time it is one that makes you smile!"

If I could go back in time and talk with myself I would tell her that all the hard work in high school was worth it. I would also tell her to work harder on her essay writing skills because college requires a lot of writing.

Looking back on my high school years up until now I would tell myself to venture out more into the cumminty to get and understanding of what job opprotunities that I could see myself in. I would have told myself to write down what i liked and what i did not like as a way to weed out what career would be best suited for me. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships even earlier because I was involved in so much and high school and made such good grades. I would remind myself never to give up because you will become someone who does not follow the crowd but forges her own path. I would remind myself of all the potential that I have and that with the right guidance all the stress and details will work themselves out!

I was a pretty good high school student. I wish I would have taken some classes on test taking skills. I have had a hard time in college with taking standarized test, such as the nursing entrance exams. In high school I feel like no one really coaches you on how to be a good test taker.

I would tell myself to not mess around and try to get the best possible grades I could get and to learn to stop procrastinating now and not 3 years from now. I would tell myself to have fun as well and to stand up for myself and never go out with the jerk of a guy who was my boyfriend. I would have done so much better my first year of college had I never gone out with him. Most of all, I would tell myself to just be myself and not let anyone influence me in the ways they did.

Take every opportunity that you are offered. Grasp the wisdom and knowledge of those who have already traveled the journey that you are preparing to embark on. Don't ever become discouraged. Always have determination. Take life one day at a time. Never doubt yourself. Even when things appear hopeless, blessings always come. Be prepared. Know your heart's desire. Always be open-minded. All that glitters is not gold. Dont judge a school by its looks or by its amenities. Knowledge and a helping hand along the way are the only two things that matter. Have fun. Learn everything you can. Volunteer for your community. You get experience and an inner peace from helping others. Interning is the best way to discover what career path you want to take in life. Enjoy yourself. Find peace when everything around you seems loud and distracting. Respect yourself. Above all, live. It's the time when you leave the nest and learn to fly. Laugh. Find friends that will last a lifetime. You will need them. They will always have your best interest at heart. Find optimism in all that comes your way.

A college shold make you feel at home as soon as you step on campus....if it doesn't then you need to pick a new school!

Go with your gut instinct. It will make you the happiest in the end. Money, location, etc. may be a determining factor, but do not let those few things keep you from the school of your dreams. Also be aware and happy with life outside of campus. Pick a good town with lots of exciting activities for when your not in class or busy studying. Be happy and confident with your choice, because this place will be your life for the next four years and you want to thouroughly enjoy every moment of it.

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