California State University-Los Angeles Top Questions

try harder, and don't think about money alot, becase money comes from different way. this was the most importatnt that i was worry about it, v=because i was not able to pay my registration. but in additional, i am very happy about my way that ia am going, there only money can help me to pay my classes ang get success as soon as possible.

The advice I would give myself is be open minded to learning different ways, to interacting with different types of people and be very friendly. Everyone in college is trying their best to succeed so instead of being competetive, be a friend and supportive. Try to help as many people as you can succeed because they'll help you as best they can. Always go visit your professor in office hours and introduce yourself, it makes a world of a difference when your professor knows you a little more personally than just a student who comes to class. Interact in class and really engaged in the material that is taught. Lastly, take classes that interest you and take risks because that is where all the fun comes from in college. Collectively, all these tips will make for a great college experience.

This is a really great chance of go back to talk to myself of how was college life like and what I could do to get into a better school. I think this is a great ways for me to do better in my senoir year and get better grades. Going back in time to talk to myself of what was the transition of going to college is different than high school is another way to help myself in the future. The advice that I would give to myself is traffic and going to CSULA in the East will always has traffic and Cal State Poly Pomona has little traffic. Another advice is other CUS program university has better academic like Cal State Poly Pomona and when it comes to final in college, college finals are much harder and more stressful than high school in finals week.

If it was possible and i had the chance to do it, i would tell myself to listens to all my teachers and everyone else that was there for me and tried their best to help me succeed. I would tell myself to take all my classes serious and stop joking around and to stay away from certain people and to save up money and finish things that are making my life complicated now due to money difficulties. the mai9n thing I would tell myself to listen to the adivce of my parents, because they came from a different enviornment and they went through a rough path just to give us a better life and to be an example of what they had to struggle and work for just to get me and my sisters here to a better life. Also to push myself and work hard at what i want to achieve and that one day when i have what i worked fro help my parents and make them feel proud. Thats the pep talk i would give myself.

My school background makes this an interesting and technically impossible question. I entered the Early Entrance Program at thirteen, enrolling at CSULA as a full-time college freshman. As such, I never actually entered high school, putting me in the interesting position of being a middle-school dropout with a BA. That said, I could still think of plenty of things to tell my eighteen-year-old self. I never developed anything resembling a social life, since I was more focused on academics. I kept telling myself that I'd socialize later, but that never happened. I also could and should have done a better job preparing to enter grad school, keeping better track of requirements and getting in my applications ahead of time. I think the thing that hurt me most was the fact that I more or less stumbled through college, and in hindsight, it seems miraculous that I eventually graduated. If I could give myself a single piece of advice, I'd keep it simple. I'd start by smacking my younger self to get her attention (I was borderline solipsistic), before shouting "Make plans! Make friends! Get a clue! You'll thank me in two years!"

If I could go back to young and naive high school senior that I was ,I would advise myself to take my time and put more effort into studying than my social life and work life. I would also advise myself to save money for college and not to spend my money on unneccesary items.

There are so many things I would say to myself if I could go back in time. The most important thing that I would tell myself would be to take a step back, breathe, really think about what my goal is and draw out a map before beginning the journey. I did really well in highschool. I earned high grades, took advanced placement classes, and participated in a college preparedness program. I was so focused on being ready for college and getting things done. I thought I knew where I was going but I look back now and realise that I was running a race without knowing where the finish line was. What I knew then was that I wanted to be a Music Therapist, that has not changed, but my journey has become more complicated. If I had drawn out a map I would have known to look for a school with a Music Therapy program and focus on getting accepted there and not just on getting into college. From the detour I've taken I have learned a lot but having a well thought out map would have been helpful.

Your turning 18 on May 28th and then you're going to legally be an adult. Meaning you will have to start thinking about finances in college, and wether or not you can afford going to college. There's all kinds of scholarships out in the world that are giving away thousands of dollars, but with your GPA im just not sure you're going to make the cut. I know you're bombarded with all your classes, but you should look into scholarships that are need based or that dont need a minimum GPA. You are a smart and bright girl but in this world not everyone will see that. You have to make your own living and not depend so much on your parents anymore. Atleast now you know what it's like to have a low GPA— and to realize all the harm it can do to you by not letting you attend and/or finish college. Goodluck, but remember, no one will help you out unless you help yourself first.

I would encourage myself to get involved in groups, go to workshops, clubs, and sports. Study hard and take your time. Make sure you do your research on what colleges you would like to attend. Visit many different colleges and talk to many different advisors/counselors. Ask questions and don't be afraid. Don't just settle for something; get what you want.

My advice to myself as a high school senior would be attending community college after high school. Students who attend community colleges save a lot of money and the professors are much more hands-on. At community college, students can take a different variety of classes to find what interests them, simultaneously helping them narrow down to their intended major. The cost per unit for classes at junior college is less than half of what students at universities pay. It is easy to raise GPA and there are many resources on campus that will help students a guaranteed transfer to university. Since classes are smaller, professors are able to reach out to and help students who are struggling. Community colleges give students a taste of what university life will be like. Therefore, the transition from a junior college to university will not be as difficult as the transition from high school straight to university.