Brigham Young University-Idaho Top Questions

Learn to do you homework early. Get it done as soon as possible and don't procrastinate it. At college homework tends to pile up at the end of the semester, and it gets much worse if you procrastinate assignments that could be done sooner.

Stop it. Stop sitting there, staring at your computer monitor waiting for something to happen. Nothing happens, I promise. Stop wasting your energy trying to be a cook. Nate is a lot better at it than you are anyway. Stop spending all of your money on Magic cards and soda. That shit is expensive. Stop taking Mr. Jackson's political ramblings for granted. You'll end up thinking like him and visiting his class all the time, so you might as well get used to it. And most importantly--stop thinking you can just skate through college like you're skating through high school. Your senior year is a joke. I mean, seriously? You only have two classes that matter at all and you spend them sleeping. Go to bed earlier, stop drinking Mountain Dew at midnight, and start waking up like the rest of society. Your classes are going to be hard, and there are people willing to slit throats to be in your position. Trust me, Radiology is no joke. Get your head in the game, kid. You're lucky to have one on your shoulders as it is.

Be willing to accept change. Be willing to learn more than you anticipated. Be willing to come to know yourself for yourself. And learn to love life for what it is. Start now and get prepared for what life has to bring. But understand that you are not going to learn everything before hand--certain things will be learned while you are out at college. You are going to have to be willing to change and approve of what happens, but make the right choices you know you should. Be prepared in all that you do from now until you find yourself looking back. Your time in college will be the best time of your life as long as you are willing to look at in the best way possible.

If I could go back and give my High School senior self advice it would be to not procrastinate. In High School it was easy to procrastinate until the last moment becasue the work didn't have to be at a college level quality. I would tell myself to really know the english language and to gain power over it so that when I go into my first college english class I would be ready for the struggles that lie ahead. I would tell myself to work hard and to play hard as well. That sometimes it's ok to go out with friends if you have been working hard all week. Have fun so that you don't become a dull person that no one wants to be around, plus when you have fun you are happy and we all need to be happy. Just be happy and have fun while you work hard to get the best grades you can.

Give my best, study hard i have to finish my school

If I could go back, I would tell myself how hard college is but how rewarding it is knowing your getting a good education. People are always here to help you and you should never be afraid to ask for help. Your teachers may seem tuff but they mean well and want whats best for you.

I f I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior about the transition and my future college experience, there would be many things needed to be said. I would tell myself that the choice for the best college for me should be so clear because it is perfect for me and nobody else; not my parents, sibling, or anyone else whispering in my ear. I would tell myself that when it comes to dreams, finances can work themselves out through hard work and loans. That if I really want something, I should just go for it. I would say that high school is only a stepping stone of growth and independence, and that I should not be sad because being away at college will make you the happiest you have ever been in your life. I would also tell myself not to stress too much and to enjoy the moment; that I worked so hard, and hard enough to make my own dream really come true. I would remind myself that I am smart, brave, hardworking, and good enough to be successful and that I am ready to move on and become something great.

The first thing I would tell my senior self is to start searching for scholarships and submitting them the summer before senior year. It is good to get an early start so I will not be rushing to complete scholarships when it is time to attend college. If scholarships are done ahead of time and more are completed throughout the year there are more chances to win. Put in the work now and alleviate any stress associated with student loans later. The second thing I would tell my senior self is to look into the clubs and organizations that my college offers. In this manner, I will be able to choose which one I would like to participate in and plan, in advance, when to meet club members. This ensures that when I attend that college I already have friends to help me in my transition to college life.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take as many AP classes as possible so that I could get college credit, sign up for classes before other people my age and thus get more classes I want, and so I could finish my degree quicker. I would also tell myself to start becoming a morning person because sometimes the college classes you have to take are early in the morning. Also, I would tell myself to get at least one job during high school just so that I would have some job experience going into college where you are competing with others with lots of job experience for the same job positions. Lastly, I would tell myself to learn some quick, easy, and inexpensive recipes to make while in college. If I've learned anything in college it's that your money goes a lot quicker than you'd like because you're paying for everything you need yourself. Saving money by not eating out has been one of the smartest things I've done.

Decide to go to college sooner and apply for scholarships while in high school and not wait tell the last minuet to fill them out.

If I could go back in time to myself in my senior year, I would tell myself to create good study habits. College is so much harder than high school in that aspect. For me, high school was easy. I never really had to study so that definitely had an impact on my grades. I would tell myself that grades are the most important thing and to not procrastinate anymore. It's hard to have a good time with your friends when you know you have a pile of homework at home waiting for you. Another thing I would say is to spend as much time with your family as possible while you're at home. I went out of state for school and being that far away from everyone you love for so long can be difficult. Family's important so make sure you don't take advantage of them. And lastly, I would tell myself to save money and to make a budget for yourself. It's hard having so much freedom and trying to keep yourself in check.

Do your homework. In college, your professors expect you tol have already finished it before class in order to discuss and go more into detail about what you are learning. It's not all about the parties and the friends; you go to school for an education. Save all the money that you can. You do not want to come out of school in debt because of loans. And breathe. You'll be okay, I promise. It gets easier, and there is always someone there to help you.

The advice I would give myself, when I am trying to do something I won't give up, don't let them fail.

I would encourage myself to be more social, to interact more with others outside my family. I would encourage myself to begin to rely on non-family members for emotional support.

I would tell myself to develop way better study habits and to be more disciplined about school because at college no one is going to stand over you and tell you when things are due, they will tell you once and that is it. Also I would tell myself to get better at talking with girls because there are alot of girls here and it would have been nice to know how to really talk to them before the end of my first semester. Finally I would tell myself to enjoy college, its not only about the books and classes but all the other aspects of college life that make it so great and memorable.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a hight school senior now knowing what I have experienced in college I would have told myself not to have planned too much. I know that usually it is the other way around, that you should have planned and prepared more for leaving home and going to school, but that was not the case with myself. I had a five year plan that outlined everything I was to do, my educational goals, my social goals, and in reality now it does not matter that I gratuated college in three years instead of four. I wish that I would have enjoyed the point in life I was at instead of anticipating what would follow after school.

The first piece of advice I would go back and give my eighteen year old self would be to simply give things time. As you transition to college and a new environment, you aren't going to make friends over night and you aren't going to stop missing your hometown right away. However, if you give things a little time, you will make lifelong friends and create memories you will cherish the rest of your life. Second: be yourself. Don't try to change who you are to fit in with those around you. People will learn to love you for who you truly are inside, and compromising yourself and your values will only slow down the process. Third: try not to stress too much. There will be times when you will worry about passing a class or making ends meet financially, but trust me, stressing will not help. Have faith that things will work out for the best and continue on. Fourth and finally: be happy and enjoy the journey. College isn't going to be as bad as you may think and you will surely miss it when it's over, so enjoy it while it lasts!

If I had any advice to give to any incoming college student, I would say, "Be responsible, learn how to be independent and work with others. College can be a fun experience if you stay on top of school work and engage in uplifting social activities. Don't do stupid things; have fun, but be able to live with the choices you make and accept the consequences whether good or bad. Live with no regrets."

If I could talk to the old me, or the high school me, I would tell myself to not waste so much time, and crack down on those books. I would remind myself that studying hard will pay off. I would tell my younger self that it is okay to be a little more social, and learn how to tlak to other people, so that I could make more friends my first year at college. Simply I would tell my high school me to study and learn how to do well on tests so that it will be easier when I am in college and that is all you do!!!

I would definitely tell myself that its not all just partying, fun and games. If I want to get anywhere im life, I have to take all my studies seriously, mabye even take some classes at a community college before graduating from high school, and get as far ahead as I can, making it easier for myself in the future. College isnt a break from school, its another step up, and if you treat it as a light matter, you will be reaping those consequences as your GPA drops, scholarships leave, and even as you are denied jobs because you couldnt get that degree you were working for. Also, I would make sure that I don't go completely off the other end and have no social life, never have any fun, and spent 12 hours a day in the library. It is also important to have fun and relax. Truthfully, those things will help you to do better in school, you just need to find the right balance.