Butler University Top Questions

I have really grown ever since i have made it to college. Now I am thinking differently and acting differently. I am thinking outside of the box on every creative assignment that I have. This college has my mind going place where I never would have thought it would go. This helps me becasue in the work world you need to be on your toes and thinking outside of the box when the company you work for is looking for new ideas. I am more mature and it is all becasue this college has changed me and helped me become a better and more mature man.

I have grown as an individual in my first few months here at college. I have learned so much about myself, my abilities and my interests. I have developed new skills and have established wonderful relationships. Most importantly, I have become so much more independent and feel like I am on my way to being very prepared for the working world.

college has helped me to advance in not only my career but also in my personal life. I feel like i have accomplished alot by going to school and it has helped with my personal growth and development

I have gained a deeper and more meaningful understanding of the world and how its works because of the liberal arts education I am receiving- I feel I am now more capable of going out into the world and putting myself into situations where I can use my intelligence gained from Butler to promote not only myself as an artist, but my values and opinions as well.

I would say to my previous self, "Follow your passion. Even though you will be stressed financially and academically, don't look at the paycheck, look at the price of not being happy. By the same token, even though you should work hard, remember your priorities. Without a support system, be it a family, a friend, a coach or a mentor, you will fail. You cannot do this alone. You are a smart cookie but that is not enough to get you through life. You must learn to enjoy and love living, or else it is not worth it."

study hard, do not let any one person go and try to change your study habits or inhibit your learning style

Well hello senior! College is exciting and a little bit overwhelming. In the first couple weeks you will have so many different opportunities thrown your way, but just take a deep breath and think about who you are and what is most important to you. Knowing those two things will help you make so many new decisions, like deciding what to get involved in. Also try to remember its ok to take it slow . Getting involved in too many things can distract you from your studies and thats ultimately what you are there for. Do not let anything hold you back from making new friends and having the time of your life.

There is so much advice that I would give myself; I don't even know where to begin. The first thing I would say is choose the place you love and where you feel most at home. Also, don't worry about not knowing anyone when you go to college. There are hundreds of students in the same situation and you'll find people that will become your best friends. School isn't about being the most social. Don't lose focus, and always be yourself. Call your family. They worry about you and you'll never know how much you miss them until it's too late. If you're going to join a sorority, don't worry about where your best friends plan on going. Wherever you end up, you will be happy and they'll be your family. Your friends are your family there, so make sure you take care of each other. And most of all... enjoy college.

In high school I was always a scholar. I remained on honor roll and graduated number 8 in my class as an Honors Graduate. What no one knew was that I was struggling. I was unable to read material that was given to me from my teachers. It would take me too long to complete the reading and ultimately give me a migraine. I expressed the problem mildly to my father but he just told me to continue to practice but that didn't help. I'd learn from notes and class discussions about the reading in order to maintain my grades. I graduated and began my first semester at Butler University with 15 credit hours; you could only imagine the amount of reading that was assigned. I finally met with the disabilities department. I was tested and positive for a reading (learning) disability. Now I have an audio that reads for me but that all took time. I had to get through my whole first semester without it and my grades struggled. Therefore if I could give myself advice then, I would have told myself to get help sooner because I lost confidence but remained determined to make it.

If ever the chance came for me to give advice to my senior self, I would tell myself to not only put forth my full effort in my studies, but also to change the mindset in which I worked. I wish I would have viewed my education not as a childhood requirement, but as the foundation on which the rest of my life would depend for its stability. If I could have viewed my senior year in this way, I may have been more prepared for the rigorous curriculum I am now going through. Instead of viewing my senior year as a moment for good times and memory making, I should have treated it more like a job. Managing my time to include play with a greater devotion to developing academic, disciplinary, and professional skills would have aided me in transitioning into a better, more prepared college student.

If I could give my-senior-self advice about college I would say to apply to a ton of schools, to keep my options open, and to apply to a ton of scholarships to help out my parents. I feel like even if I had 1000 options for colleges I would have still choosen Butler, but I do believe that more options would have been a nice thing, to ensure I could get everything that I want/need from the school I would choose. Also, I have been trying to take financial responsibility for myself and some scholarship money would make things a bit more possible; and applying for them in high school when I had more free time would make more sence than trying to apply for them now. I guess I aould tell myself to listen to the advice of others. They have been through the college experience and they know what they are talking about. Also, I would also tell myself to stay true to myself and it's ok to be wrong. Stumbling into sticky situations and being hurt by friends is all apart of who you become. While it will suck, it's worth it.

Choosing a college was a scary decision, and I always thought that I had to choose the "right" school. I realize now, however, that there are probably many "right" schools for each person. I wish I could go back and tell myself not to worry about whether my school is prestigious enough or whether I am getting enough scholarship money. Now I understand that what was important was that I simply make a decision and explore my new environment. No matter where you go, there will be programs and people you come to love. There will also be aspects of your school that you hate. The important thing is to discover for yourself what you like and do not like. Through this discovery, you come to know yourself in a way you cannot experience until you live on your own. You have the opportunity to take responsibility for your education and your future, and your college or university is merely the vessel you use to accomplish that transformation. I would have faced the same challenges at any institution in one way or another, but what is most important is that I became much more aware of who I really am.

I would tell myself to choose the school that feels right. Dont do anything because you feel like you should, instead make your decision based on how you feel when you walk through the hallways, sit in the classrooms, and meet the other students. I would tell myself to ask questions about the faculty and how they run their classrooms and their relationships with the students and ask students how they feel about their experience at that school. Basically, I would tell myself to be open to anything and everything when considering a school and most importantly, go with my gut because if it feels right then it probably is right!

Make sure that you stick with your homework progress it is very easy to let your studies slack and then it is a huge task to try to make up the grade. Live on campus, it is very challenging to live at home and balance school work and a job. Doing well in classes is the most important thing and any friends who try to get you to slack off with them are not worth it. People you meet will not always be with you the rest of your life, but your grades will follow you. Study as often as possible, but make sure you leave time to do something for yourself, like get into the gym or go see a movie and go out to eat with friends.

Don't be afraid to get involved! Stay busy too because boredom will drive you crazy! And make sure to socialize, don't seculde yourself for convenience.

The advice I would give myself is to retain the study skills that helped me in high school and try to enhance it if necessary because sometimes the way you studied in high school won't apply to college. My first semester experience proved that point towards the end because I had to put more effort into my studies since college classes are tougher. I would also have advised myself to look at the financial aspect of a university because, in the economy we live in right now, a change in circumstance (i.e. job loss) could change how much you can afford a particular school. Even though it is not usually evident freshman year, people from a lower working class family circumstances' can change and students can sometimes be forced to leave school. Lastly, I would advise myself to take advantage of the extra-curricular activities and clubs that are offered at a university. If you were not active in the social aspect in high school, you sometimes have to push yourself to try something new or something that you could have done in high school (I did!). But, remember to balance between your studies and extracurricular activities!

If I were still a high school senior, I would advise myself not to stress so much about the college process. Even though I did not get into my top two schools, I still ended up at a school which was a good fit for me. I also would have advised myself to to AP Statisitcs since it was a better fit for my major than some of the other AP classes I took. If I could redo my college search over, I would also advise myself to make some decisions about what sort of school I wanted to go to. I tried to keep an open mind throughout the college process and as a result I ended up in a Midwest non-ranked business college. After a semester here, I realized that I wanted to go to a east coast ranked business college and as a result I am transferring next semester. If I could redo the entire process over, I would have decided what kind of school I wanted to go to at the beginning of the college process. I would also advise myself to be more organized and submit my applications earlier.

If I could say one thing to my high school self I think it would be: "Be open and learn to let the little things go." I think most people would tell you that college is supposed to be a time of new experiences and learning about yourself. I think that this is true and that college is also about learning to find the balance of living in the moment by having those experiences or trying different things and planning for the future. I think the advice I would give my high school self is a good start at finding that balance.

I heard a lot of people tell me as I was searching for the right college, "Oh, you'll just know once you're on the right campus. It will just feel right!" However, I never got that feeling. Throughout the whole process I felt really confused because I wasn't sure what I truly wanted in a college. I really had to dig deep in myself to figure out what worked best for me. I needed to think about the class sizes, on and off campus opportunities, professors, advisors, campus living, safety, networking, and so much more! Now, for making the most of the college experience--get involved and be social! Honestly, there are so many different organizations, volunteering opportunities, greek life, jobs and more, to experiment with while learning more about yourself and what drives you. However, don't overwhelm yourself to the point where you're no longer enjoying the things you are associating yourself with. Balance and time management are the keys to success! Try and stay positive and don't stress out! My first year at college flew by faster than I could have ever imagined. Don't worry, plan ahead, and be happy!

My advice would be to check out and see if your colleges have programs where you can stay on campus for a night, and follow someone in your respective major. At Butler, we have True Blue, and this solidifed my choice where i wanted to go. To make the most of college, my advice would be "Yes, You can!" Don't think you can't do anything. College is a whole new place to expereince new things,.. It's your opportunity to show people that you can do whatever you want, when you put your mind to it!