California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Top Questions

I would say, Greg, the next four or five years are not going to be easy. Physics requires a lot of commitment and the professors will expect the best from you. They will also help you, assist you, guide you. This is not high school anymore. You are an adult, no one is going to hold your hand and ask for your parent's signature. You are in charge of your destiny. If you do not come to class or do not do homework, the college police will not come after you. College is an exciting time, full of opportunities and driven young people all with the same goal you have: to recieve a better education and make a better life for yourself. There are also missed opportunities, and it can become overwhelming. Especially in the last two years, with the course work becoming more difficult, graduation approaching, job interviews or graduate school applications on the horizon. You are becoming an adult, taking charge of your life. All parents and professors can do is to guide you in the right direction, but at the end of the day it comes down to you, Greg. College is the first step.

Having the chance to go back in time and speak to myself senior year would be extremely beneficial. Now that I have gone through my first quarter in college I understand how to correctly manage my time and most importantly how it affects my parent?s bank account. I would tell myself over and over to give one-hundred and ten percent in all of my classes and to manage my time correctly. From experience now, I know that the free time I have isn?t really free time but actually study time and when there is nothing to study it is in this time that I should apply for scholarships so I could take some weight off of my parent shoulders. I would also tell myself to be more open to my surroundings and to take advantage of the university resources because they are there to help everyone including myself. Having the chance to go back in time after the first quarter with a large magnitude of experience would really help one very much.

If I went back in time, I think I would tell myself, no matter how hard to road, no matter how many obstacles stand in your way, don't quit! Even when money is tight, and you feel that you could try again later...don't quit! Just keep telling yourself that you're almost done. Do not to listen to those who try to push you down, instead believe in yourself and be confident in your abilities to work hard, and keep your goal in mind. In the end, you will have what you set out for, then nothing and no one can stand in your way for any goal you set for yourself in the future. Learn as much as you possibly can, because your future is wonderful, and if you stay focused, you will just make it there faster. Make us proud!

To research each major that sounds interesting.

Based on my experience here at Cal Poly, I think I would tell myself to really prepare myself for the type of coursework that I'd be doing in college. I would insist on taking all honors and advanced placement classes so that I would know what to expect when I went to college.

I would have started earlier to gather money and other resources for college. As it is, I started too late to really make a difference, so now I am struggling to make ends meet, especially with the fee increases (more than 30{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in the last two quarters). As it is, the financial aid office is not able to help me with grants, as my partents made enough that I don't qualify. Not enough however to easily provide for my education.

I would say to really take the time to research good schools that you want to attend. If you are planning on getting your bachelors degree, go to a four year university right away so you don't waste your time and money taking classes at a junior college that you don't need. Start taking 15 units instead of 12 if you want to graduate in four years. Talk to your counselor as much as possible. Be very organized with everything from your transcripts to your school work. Make sure nothing is late.

Self: Maybe you'd better take that calculus course this year, you'll realize later you love science more than any other option and you'll be grateful. Oh and take advantage of some scholarships for women affected by Breast Cancer before you are 25, it would save you some money and stress. Also, corporate america is not all you think it is.

I would tell myself that growing up isn't so scary, and college life is not as bad as everyone was saying it would be. I would also advise myself to pay just a little more attention to my english and math teacher, their methods of teaching were astonishingly similar to college professors. Also, that it doesn't matter whether I was the dorky kid or not, college students don't really have a sterotype when it comes to getting the grades and creating a long lasting career choice. Eating with the cool kids everyday really doesn't effect your G.P.A. or your choice of major. Everyone was correct in saying highschool and college are two very different things. In the end, your life decisions are in your own hands, not in the prom queens.

The best thing I would advise myself is not to be in a hurry to get a part-time job. Having extra money is great but school comes first. By having a job, time from my social life was cut, which balances my schoolwork stress. Also I would tell myself to be open to knew ways of studying because some study habits will become useless in college since the school work is different.

If i were to go back in time and give my young self advice, I would definately tell me about the strains in life are more likely to develop from lack of knowledge. I'd advise myself to manage my time wisely as every second counts and there is not a minute to waste! I'd make sure to also include the basics about getting overwhelmed can make it hard to concentrate on things, and could interfere with what goals have been set. Causing slip in grades and participation. When getting overwhelmed, there should be an escape plan. Try taking a walk, take a nap, even crochet if you have to, just to clear the mind, rejuevinate. Don't be scared, it's only learning!! Hang in there, There is light at the end of the education tunnel. Close enough you can almost touch it, REACH!

If I could go back I would tell myself to study harder in high school. There was a lot of material I missed out on and opportunities to get ahead that I should have taken. I would have gone straight to Cal Poly instead of coming in as a transfer. College is a fantastic experience full of life lessons. and I would remind myself of that fact.

I would certaily take everything very seriously then in terms of the classes and how I would dedicate my time and efforts for them. I would pay attention to teachers and take very detailed notes. I would cherish every moment that I spend at school since not everyone has that luxury.

I would say to pace myself. I started out my first year with too many classes and really messed up. I would tell myself to take it slower. Only take 3 classes and ease into more. I would tell myself to make sure I go to every class because every lecture/lesson is important. I would tell myself to do all my homework and projects before going out with friends. But above all I would tell myself to have fun and make the best of it.

One important thing I would first tell myself is find something you have the most interest in and the most passion for, and find a way to achieve an education in that subject. Do what you love, and don't worry about the cost associated with learning more about the subject. Money can be obtained through financial aid, and there are always opportunities on most campuses. Secondly, become involved in campus life. Being well acquainted with fellow classmates and professors can set you on the right track to develop meaningful contacts later in life when they will be quite handy. Thirdly, you will only get out what you put in. When you've figured out what you want to study, take it seriously, and strive to learn as much as possible, and keep in mind that professors' office hours can be very helpful. In the end, nobody can tell you what is best for you. You know what's best for you, but above all else do what you love, and have fun.

As a high school senior, I thought I knew everything and could handle anything. I appreciate my youthful confidence, but it got shaken when I entered college because I was surprised about how difficult the life transition was. I think I would've told myself to hold steady and not let myself falter because of trivial worries or stresses. I've always done well for myself,and know I always will. It takes work to succeed, but as long you as enjoy it (by not stressing about it) you'll be fine. College is the perfect blend of work and play; a time like no other in life when you're work is supposed to always be play.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college, I would advise myself that I am choosing the right major and the right college. I would also advise myself to apply for more scholarships to help save money on tuition. I would also advise myself to relax, and know that grades are not as important as I think they are. I would tell myself to spend more time with my friends because once college starts, its going to be hard for us to get together once school starts because we will be so far apart. I would explain that grades are important, but spending time with friends and family while I still have the chance is what matters most.

Stick with it. it's super hard and not always very fun, but theres a lot of fun stuff in there too that makes it all worth it. as you get older everything will start to make a lot more sense.

If I could tell my high school self a few things before college this would be exactly what I would say: don?t sit back. In college you don?t meet people because you sit next to them for a year. Every few months your classes change, and weather there are hundreds of people or only fifteen in your class you won?t meet them by sitting back. You need these people. Study groups, borrowing notes, even asking when the midterm is, you will need all of this, and these people have it. Also don?t sit back when it comes to clubs and organizations. In any college you get out what you put in, so put in the effort, and in the end, it won?t feel like an effort at all. Getting involved will get you the best experience, no matter who you are. What does all of this have in common? People. Friends are what you will remember from college, they are what make it fun, they help you make it through. College is much faster paced than high school. Everything in moderation, even moderation, you need to go crazy sometimes, to keep from going crazy.

I would tell them to make suer you do all the research you can. Also if given the opportunity make sure you visit you top 3 choices.