California State University-Sacramento Top Questions

I honestly don't remember what was going through my mind back then, but I do know if I were able to go back in time, I would mostly listen. I would ask my past self to just talk and let it all out; I was pretty depressed then, as I had a hip replacement that previous summer, and I feel I would've appreciated it if someone would have just listened. No matter what I would've said as my past self, or what I would hear as my present self, I would probably say something like, "You know what? It gets better. College can be stressful at times, but there are lots more fun times. You'll get to meet great professors at College of the Desert; sometimes they give a lot of homework, but it's never too bad. Plus, if you need extra help, they'll help you out. Most everyone is really friendly; even the office ladies are nice! You'll even get to make friends who are pretty weird, just like us; they'll keep things fun, I promise!" I feel everyone should receive a lot of encouragement before transitioning to higher education.

Study harder, respect, communicate better, help everyone,participate more in sport activities,

I would tell myself to figure out what i wanted to do sooner, not to waste my time with technical schools, and go straight to a community college first and finish the classes i needed in order to earn a degree faster in order to move on. I would also tell myself that financial aid doesnt last forever and there are goals that the schools want you to finish as well. I would say that it is not fun being 32 years old and still working towards a degree that will make my families future stable and secure. I should have started when i was younger.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about the college experience, I would tell myself to be a free spirit with soaring wings and have a mind like a sponge. First off, I would tell myself to study away from home, somewhere completely different from the city of Sacramento. I would also advise myself to take a variety of classes and be open to different areas of disciplines such as astronomy, art, biology, sports nutrition, economics and political science and the list goes on. Campus life as well as a healthy social life are also important contributing factors to a successful and memorable college experience, aside from prospering academically. Therefore, I would encourage myself to participate more in extracurricular student activities and be involve in organizations on campus. Additionally, I would also tell myself to take advantage of studying abroad in my sophomore year and again in my senior year because there is no other opportunity and experience like it. You only live once as a young college student, so make the best memories out of it.

If I could go back time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take classes to get a little ahead, I would tell myself to study harder since tuition is expensive and so I can make the most out of the money that is being spent on tuition, and lastly, I would tell myself to get involved with school. I would tell myself to take a few more classes so that in the long run, I would not need to worry about trying to get in the class or even needing to take that class. I would advice myself to just get some classes out of the way so it will be easier on me. I would tell myself to study so that I can get good grades. The tests from high school are totally different from college. College, the test is much harder and students really need to focus in and out of class for certain subjects. I would tell myself to get involved in school to show my spirit and to help make new friends.

If I could go back to high school , I would advise myself to not view community college as a bad thing. I had a good experience, saved money, got it and now getting out. Community college gets the job done.

I would go back in time and advise myself to stay more focused in my last years in high school and to challenge myself rather than taking the easy route. I would tell myself to take more AP classes as well as the tests so that I would have been able to get college credit for those classes. If I could go back in time I would also tell myself to look more into different colleges and weigh the pros and cons of seeking out other colleges as well as getting more involoved in extra-curricular activities. I would also advise my high school senior self to continuously seek guidance from the counselers at school and use them as a resource to find out more about college life and requirements. And lastly I would advise my high school self to stay focused once I start college and follow a schedule that follows the four year graduation plan including going to summer school, and to take advantage of the campus resources provided by the college.

Make sure you know ahead of time what you want to major. Else you may end up waisting a few years of your life deciding like I did. I would be graduating this year if I would have chosen on a major sooner.

If i could go back in time i would tell myself to go to sacramento state because the people here are very freindly. i love how the people at this school interact with eachother without judging one another. i love all the tress that change colors from seasons to season making the universitiy look beautiful. Knowing that teachers at sacramento state are very helpful and are always availble to help you, i would tell myself to go to this school

If I were able to go back and tell myself what I know now after being in college for a year I would tell my senior self just to have fun, and enjoy being young. I would say this because college is EXPENSIVE, I work 40 hours a week just to pay for my books, and tution. It is hard for me to be able to have a free weekend, and when I do i'm not really in the mood to go out even though I live in this amazing town! I would tell myself to enjoy the easy work in high school, because once I go to college work is no joke! I would mainly, and lastly tell myself to enjoy being a kid, because I will be growing up really fast. College would be openign up many doors for me, and many new friendships along with new relationships. I wouldn't really tell myself anything specific of the future, because even though my life is hectic I wouldn't change it up one bit, and telling myself in high school what to do/not do could affect how life is today.

I would advice myself to take the English and Math placement test seriously and actually study for it. Don't take advantage of the fact that attendance is not mandatory for any class. Stay on top of your major requirements, especially if your major is impacted. Make sure you join at least 1 club at school so that you can stay involved, students that stay involved in school are more likely to graduate then those who don't.

The best piece of advice I could give myself is to be patient, seek help, and utilize all the resources at your disposal. Don't get caught up in drama or activities that will detract from your ultimate goal: to be a successful and productive member of the community.

Look into colleges whenver I had time because I didn't know anything about any colleges when I was in high school. I knew I was going to attend a junior college then transfer but I had no idea what the college life would be until I transferred a year ago. I would have attended more campus tours because I would have a better feeling and understanding of schools which I did not take advantage of while I was attending junior college. There are a lot of things I could have done but I would not go back in time to change them because my experience today would not have been the same if I knew everything I know now.

Recently, I went back to my high school and talked to the seniors. And what I told them was, if could do it all over again, I would. I didn't take my senior year serious, not school work wise, but to the extimct of me getting ready for college. I didn't apply for any scholarships. But when I got accepted into the school that I applied to, they gave me alot of money. But the advice that I would give myself if I went back to being a high school senior, is to stay focused. Don't get caught up in other school activites, focus on yourself and do what you have to do to get out of high school and start your life. Wheter its going to the Military, working, or going to a 2 year or 4 year college. The choice is yours.

The biggest advice I would give myself would be to make sure I put aside more time for my studies. Also, I would tell myself that I need to start trying to find scholarships as soon as I can.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice before entering college, I would say, "It's not what you expect." I would tell myself to cherish my time as a high school student and appreciate my last moments living with my family. I feel like I was in such a rush to grow up and be on my own as an adult. I didn't appreciate the dances, themed dress up days, and movie nights with my family. Once you get to college it is all bills and phone calls. I get to see my family only during holidays. High school students don't realize that college is completely different than anything they've ever experienced. My biggest advice to myself would have been, "Write those essays for scholarship applications, it'll be worth it." There are so many opportunites to earn scholarships if you just take the time to write the required essays. I wish I wouldn't have just passed over those opportunities because I could have saved myself a lot of worry. So my advice to myself would be make senior year last as long as possible, appreciate your family, and write essays!

Don't let money affect your decision about where to go to school. Taking the cheaper route will only leave you wondering what you've missed out on. Also, don't be afraid of a challenge, and don't take the easier route just because it will be faster.

Do not join a sorority and get involved with lots of orgs that interest me for my future. Stay connected with all people and profesors. Take advantage of counselors or advisers.

I would tell myself to talk to a counselor before planning out my schedules by myself. I would tell myself to not get lazy or procrastinate. I would tell myself that if I need help with anything, to ask the professors, teacher aides, and go to tutoring. I would also tell myself to get more involved in school activities, such as football games, basketball games, and soroities.

If I could go back into time and talk with my high school self I’m happy to say I wouldn’t have a lot of changes to suggest. The transition to college life at Sacramento State wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be. With the students and resources available it made problems like financial aid, housing, and books very clear. Even though I won a scholarship in high school I would suggest applying to more scholarships. I would also recommend for myself to think about what I wanted to major in. I could have taken opportunities (volunteering/jobs/clubs) in nutrition if I had known I was interested in it. I would assure myself that all the decisions I have made are perfect and not to regret anything. My friends criticized me for picking a school so close to home. In the end, going to school two hours from home gave me more advantages then anything. I would tell myself I’m going to love college life. My love for Sacramento State is indescribable and I have so much pride. I can’t wait until I can say I am a graduate at Sacramento State.