Canisius College Top Questions

If I could back in time to talk to myself, the biggest thing I would stress is to push myself more. What I have come to find out is that in college money is difficult and obtaining the most scholarships you can would make everything much easier financially. Throughout high school I worked hard and made sure I always had honor role grades. Towards senior year I worked even harder to make high honor role grades. I would go back to tell myself to push as hard as I could to get the highest possible grades. I received a fantastic scholarship from my college but I could have definitely gotten an even better scholarship had I known this before. I also would recommend to take college level classes in high school. If I would have done so in high school, it would have taken a load of work off of me now and had me much further in my education and for a cheaper price. Back in high school I did not realize how important that would have been. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to push even harder.

I would tell myself to enjoy the time with friends more, because you'll be going across the country and all of your friends are staying local. Cherish every moment with them, go to every school dance or activity because those are the memories you will miss later in life.

I would tell myself to just relax more to reduce the stress because constantly worrying about the future and the ultimate goal takes a large toll on someone's mental health, and I could have done better in school if I focused more on the project right in front of me instead of being obsessed with my future goals. Current happiness is one of the most important goals you can set and achieve. Along with happiness and hard work will come success. I should have focused on maintaining my happiness and mental well-being better to provide the ground work for a chain reaction of success for the future. I would also tell myself to make choices that make me happy and that I truly desire instead of following predetermined paths my parents had designed for me. Success all begins with happiness and self-awareness, which I have discovered over the past year.

College is definitely NOT what you will expect. Of course there are sometimes the obvious things that you will recognize. This is because of the million of movies that are out that depict what college is about: alcohol, dating, class in your pjs, etc. However, what isn't shown is the unbreakable friendships, the cramming at 3 am, the late night pizza runs and most importantly: the growing that you will do. It is okay to make mistakes and to be who you truly are. It is okay to do poorly on an exam sometimes. I promise you will survive and you will do well. It is okay to step outside of your comfort zone. You will be surprised at how it will alter you (for the better). College is about what you make it. There are so many who let it get the best of them but you are in charge of your future and it will be bright. All you need is confidence, perseverance and a little hope and there will be no stopping you. You are unbeatable.

If I were given the opportunity to go back in time and have a discussion with my high school self, I would tell myself that I am truly significant in this world. Growing up, I attended high school in a small town and I did not feel as if I truly had an impact on anyone or anything. I was the timid girl who always stood way in the background. Upon entering college I began to immerse myself in the college life, meeting new people and joining different clubs. It was a whole new experience for me, and the possibilities were endless. I soon realized that I can have an enormous impact on my community, country, and even the world. If you have the passion for it, anything is possible. I, even as a single being in a world of seven billion others, can leave a mark. I can, and I most definitely will. In short, I would tell my high school self that I have an incredubly loud voice in the world's song.

Don't overthink the process. Looking back now in college, I made the process seem a lot scarier than it actually is. You have to trust your gut and really understand what you're looking for in a school. If you're somewhat iffy about a school, it's probably not the one for you. Take the time to map your options out, don't make quick decisions.

After climbing out of a time travel pod that I created myself on account of my super awesomeness, I would find little Amanda and tell her not to worry so much about every little problem. Life is always going to present road blocks, but she needs to find a way to still enjoy the ride. Going to a community college first so she can take any sort of classes she wants without paying an arm and a leg is the best choice. After that, she'll have a better understanding about what she wants to do. Oh, and she should not be afraid of dreaming big. She has always wanted to be a veterinarian, and she should go out and do just that. She is young, and bright, so she should take advantage of what the world has to offer by applying for scholarships that seem silly, and join any club that seems even slightly interesting. She should take any path that will lead her to happiness.

Live on campus and get involved. Make time to party but also time to study. Go to class and do your best because the education you receive in college will go a long way. Study abroad if possible, even if it means graduating a semester late. Experience new things, you only live life once. It's ok to not know where exactly you'll be when you graduate just make sure you explore your options and try to have some sort of plan.

If I could go back to high school, I would tell myself to apply myself and stop taking the easy way out of everything. I would have studied more to go above and beyond instead of being just an average student. Deciding to be a Pre-Dentistry major is going to be a lot of work and if I would have applied myself in biology, chemistry and math in high school, there could be a better chance that it would be easier for me. Also, I would tell myself that certain things should be appreciated more. Things like eating a good meal, having a car, having money and personal time should be cherished before you go away to college. Once I got to college I realized the food was awful, I had to make due without a car, change adds up (pennies and nickels are not taken for granted any more) and having time with peace and quiet are things that need to be valued more. When I got school I realized all of that and it made me a better person.

With my college experiences, I have become a better and more determined person. I have learned a variety of valuable information that will help me in my future career as a Physician Assistant. Now that I am attending D'Youville College's Physician Assistant program, I realize that my undergraduate years have helped prepare me for my graduate work. I am used to the work load and the expectations that my professors want from me in graduate school. I know that with all that I have learned and experienced in my undergraduate education I will succeed in the Physician Assistant program. Also, Canisius College has helped me become a well-rounded student due to the volunteer opportunities they offered me. I have worked with people from many different backgrounds, and have helped them with their struggles. These experiences are valuable too because my future career will present me with similar situations. Therefore, I believe that Canisius College has provided me with a valuable education and experiences that have shaped me into the student I am today.

At Canisius College, I have the chance to mature into a productive and active citizen of my community. I have just begun my college experience and have learned that it is more than just pencils and books. On my own, I must learn to budget money, adhere to a schedule, be responsible to my studies, while becoming involved in issues I believe in. The opportunities before let me, to go in any direction I choose, with passion and leadership, makes me feel that I am on the path to success. My college promotes integrity, in the Jesuit manner of teaching, which will gives me the tools I need for the rest of my life, so I can reach my full potential. It is the first best decision I have made in my life so far and I am confident that I will learn here how to continue to do that in my career ahead.

While in attendence at Canisius, I have had a wonderful experience. I was nervous to attend a school where I wouldn't know anyone going in, but the students and faculty welcomed me in such a way that I've never felt so at home in a place so far away. I live in Nashville, TN and I go to school in Buffalo, NY so, as one could imagine, I was extremely apprehensive about living with someone I didn't know, going to classes with strangers and being thrown into a city I had visited only a handful of times in my life. The way in which Canisius presented itself and the facilities it made available to me helped me to assimilate myself into this new lifestyle and helped me learn how to love living in a new place. Not only did I make great fiends who will stay with me for my entire life, I was able to get involved with groups of students who had the same interests as me. I love mathematics and horseback riding and Canisius College had programs, groups and classes about each of these things. Canisius has helped me to grow as a person.

Go to all campus events so you can get to know alot of different people.

If i could go back in time, knowing what i know currently about college i would make sure to fill out as many scholarships as possible.Coming into college i knew it wouldn't be a walk in the park, nor cheap. Depending on the college of choice tuition may be an expensive factor and scholarships help tremendously. Along with scholarships are grades, without good grades scholarships are hard to get.The college years will be some of the best, most life changing years in a person's life so making the smartest and most reasonable decision is crucial. Life in general is very frustrating at times, one thing that doesn't have to be is college. So remember to work hard, stay strong, and be the best you can be because success doesn't come easy.

The advice i would give myself is to never give up. Anything can be accomplished with a positive attitude and hard work. All it takes is a little planning and paitence and you will be sure to reach your goals. Also, change is envitable. Get used to it and embrace it beacause you can make every change work for you. Stay focused and involved and never let anyone else, no matter who they are, get in the way of your heart, desires, and dreams. Basicly my advice is to never give up. If something is meant to be, you can always find a way.

I would advise myself to work construction for your dad early so you can save money for school. I would also tell myself to stay focused and really think about what you want you would like to do in life because it is alot of money especially when you find yourself unsure of the exact field. Lastly, be yourself and do not let others opinions influence what you do. Thank you.

The best advice I could give to myself would be get active in school as well as extracurricular activities. Friends you make in class make the freshman transition easier. They can be good study partners as well as friends for lunch. By join clubs and organizations, you make friends outside of your academic major and you meet to people all the time. Clubs host different events which is the perfect opportunity to make friends. By developing a network of friends you can get more comfortable with the new environment. Lastly, I would tell myself to relax and don't stress about the change. It was bound to happen and you have to be able to trust yourself. Its a new place and it will be hard, but friends can easy these problems. This new experience will teach you more than you really believe.

I wish I had more knowledge of college in high school then I did. No one was there to really push me and tell me to do good so I could go to a good college. I would tell myself to do better and try harder because I made a lot of mistakes my first year and it really does effect the rest of your time in college. I would also tell myself to stay committed to a sport and try to get a scholarship to help pay for school. I wish my high school would have prepared me better for college and prepared me for the challenges ahead. Its not about how many freinds you have in college or what party is going on that weekend, yeah its about having fun but in the end that won't get you a job, so put your studies first.

I would tell myself to work towards making friends in high school. Not ahving many before college, I wished to just wait to college to gain some. While i have the best of friends in college, I wished that I learned to be a good friend in high school. I think being exposed to more people at this age would not have made the transition to college such a shock. I would have been more exposed to things that go on in teenages lives. I also would have had more experience dealing with certain situations. Therefore my advise would be to take advantage of all the things that are offered in high school. Join clubs and make friends, that way you do not regret all that you missed out on and try to make up for it in college. College should be more about learning than making up all that you missed.

"Erin, think long and hard about your decision. College is not all its cracked up to be. You know that you are not a partier and care a great deal about learning and your education. College will truly be your time to try everything you want to try, and learn about all you are concerned with. Do not make this choice based on what your family thinks, or where you friends are going, or fear of change. If you base such an important life decision on these on everyone else's opinion, you are sure to find yourself unhappy in the near future. Be sure to expand your options to schools away from home, it will be better for your studying and socializing. Even though it will initially be a hard decision to make, for the right reasons that is, using the right reasons to choose a college is the only way to choose a college. In the end, find a place that makes YOU completely happy, the rest will fall into place."