Carthage College Top Questions

I am a rare breed of college student in that I don't drink any alcohol at all. The transition from high school to college was scary because I knew that much of the college social scene is based on alcohol. I ended up making friends with a great group of people who, although they consume alcohol, understand my personal reasons to not drink, and accept me for that. If I could give a few words of advice to my high school self, I'd say, "Don't be so worried about being the only one who doesn't drink. You will find an amazing group of friends and have just as much fun without alcohol."

I would advise myself to go back to school right away and not wait, it is harder to go back to school at an older age. I would strive to be more academically advanced in order to accelerate in the college. I would push myself to take more classes that would pertain to a career outside of school and not just classes to get by and get my credits to graduate. I would think more about school than getting married.

Assuming that I could go back in time with the objective of giving a younger version of myself advice about college, I would advise myself to only take classes that pertain to English, Foreign Languages, Teaching, and International Studies. I also would tell myself to apply for scholarships to pay for Schoolcraft, thereby lowering the amount of loans I would take out when transferring to a University. I know that the goal of this survey is to help prospective students wade through the raging ocean of college requirements, deadlines, scholarships, applications, and possible career paths, but the truth in it all is that I would not be Jon at 21 years of age without experiencing what I had experienced during my 19th and 20th years. Wisdom is not just knowledge, but knowledge that has been refined and directed through experience. Schoolcraft academically offers above and beyond what is expected at its price-point. Professors are not estranged from students due to research or tenure-tracks as in Universities, which allows mentor relationships to develop, to which I am a witness. Jon of 2009, I advise you to take the path I did, grow in your character, trust in God.

Save up for money, take the courses you want to take, and have fun! Going into to college I thought I was going to be able to get scholarships at the last minute, but I realized it is not that simple. I was unable to go to my first choice for financial reasons. I know you have been wanting to take French and physics for your last year, but you were afraid it was going to be a work-overload. Take them, get a head start on everything. Lastly, manage a little fun in to your last year with all your friends. You will not see many after high school.

Knowing what I know now about college life and college expenses; if I could have gone back in time and talk to my self when I was a senior in highschool, I would have told myself to fill out more scholarships. I would have told my self to fill out more scholarship so that when I would have gotten to college life, I would not be as stressed out about paying for college.

Always come to class prepared no matter what! That means reading EVERYTHING your teachers tell you to. Also guess what studying helps with finals! And it makes you feel so much better before you go into the final. When you come to college make sure you bring everything you need to be away from home but not too much because your dorm will then be crowded. Don't worry about not making friends because you will make tons! And these friends will last for a lifetime. I also would have told myself not to even bother looking at the big city schools because a smaller campus with the student to teacher ratio like Carthage has is more than I could ask for in a city school. In the city schools you feel more like a statistic than a person that is actually cared about. Another thing would be take responsibility for things on your own I have watched my friends that barely knew how to take care of themselves without their parents. It wasnt pretty. Otherwise college is fabulous and get excited!!!!!!

If I could go back and tell my prior self-anything about college, I would tell myself to be more organized. Here in college, organization is everything. The professors don’t hold your hand and tell you when everything is due. You need to keep a planner or calendar and keep track yourself. Also I would tell myself to start keeping a watch or having the time more accessible to me because I have missed a couple classes from not setting an alarm or not being conscious of the time. I would tell myself these things because then I would have time to try and make it a habit to complete all these tasks and make them a day to day routine so I wouldn’t be stuck. It’s a challenge, but has been easier to deal with as schools gone on. I just wish I didn’t have to deal with this the first couple months of school.

I would probably tell myself to relax, pack way less than you think you need, and to get to know your roommate over the summer. First off, RELAX! College only happens once (for most of us) and so you need to enjoy it! Take the time to get to know people on your floor, grab a bite with a stranger, and just be YOU. Also, definately pack as little as possible. I know the dorm rooms look great and spacious, but really, in college less is more because it fills up fast. Finally, talk to your roommate. Not on facebook, or the computer but in person (if possible) or at least over skype or the telephone. It really pays to know that you will at least have one friend at school when you arrive and for many people their roommate becomes their best friend on campus.

"Trust me. You're thinking that college is a lot of hard work. Well, it is, but I promise you that you will also discover that it will be a very rewarding experience for you. You will meet people that you never thought you would meet. You will see things that you never thought you would see. You will learn things that you never thought you would learn. And you will discover things about yourself that you never knew before. You will find that in time you will become so much more than you are today. You will f eel things about yourself that you thought could be possible. Do you really want to find out what your life would be like without a college education? I am here to tell you that one day you will even amaze yourself with all that you have done, can do and will be able to do in the future. Kid, don't ruin this for me. I was once you and felt how you are feeling right now. Yes, it will be a lot of hard work and in the end, you will know it was all worth it. Trust yourself."

"Remember you are strong, reflect on your goals and embrace every challenge!" That would be my first and foremost advice to a high schools me. College brings obstacles which expand and strengthen you, but these obstacles can also take a toll on how you view yourself if you do not approach them with the correct mindset. A high school me would need to be told that it is acceptable to fail sometimes and that it is impossible to please everyone. Moreover, I would tell myself it is best not to please everyone. It is in the moments of defiance of the common trends or pressures where you really define yourself. Those are the moments that shape who you become and fortify your heart and soul. College is an opportunity to break free from labels both internally and externally assigned. My advice would be to never run away from a challenge and never doubt you will grow each time you push yourself. College is a time to rise to every occasion, question everything and above all become the kind person you always admired. It is a time to push excuses aside and act.

In the future there is a lot of academic opportunities for you. Regardless of any situation the comes your way, have a goal and stick your guns to it. People may try to influence you to lose your principles, but you should do your own thing. Do not become a fake person. People who will matter in your life will accept your choices and individuality. Your individuality will gain you a lot of respect and attention.

Going to college for your first year is both the easiest and hardest thing you will ever do. All the new experiences you will go through will be wonderful and freeing and scary. Remember to call both of your parents once in a while, and remember to put fabric softener sheets in the dryer, unless you want to feel like you're sitting in a field of cardboard.

when my teachers talk to me about college and thier college life i got surprice that it moves to the next level and in my senior year they took me to ucla and san diego state university and saw how college/university life can really be and i really got surprice and i know when i gratuate from my high school i know im going to the next level and i thank god for the second change i have for life of the tragety that i suffer in 2008 i almost died from a surgery but thank god that im alive and i can go to college i want to be the first family member of my family to go to college and gratuate from university and i know in college life i need to study hard go to learning center if i need help save money when i need it have a part time job to help. in my situation my family dont work my father is disable and fafsa is not enought and i know when i go to college life this scholarship will help me to be a succefull person for my family and my future

If I had the ability to go back in time and talk to myself my senor year I would stress the importance of staying focused on academics. I used to be lackadaisical about my school work at thought that simply getting by was good enough. I would encourage me to be more active in extracurricular organizations. Also I would encourage me to tough it out and not quit the volleyball team because it was good exercise and keeps me out of trouble. Lastly I would tell me to really focus on what's important to me, and steer me away from the major that I switched already.

Dear Anna, I would like to tell you to relax and that you can't make a mistake in what college you choose to go to becasue they all have something great to offer. You need to be prepared to have the time of your life and meet some of the most amazing people this world has to offer. School is not going to be all fun and games though, you will have many late nights and you won't always see eye to eye with your professors. There is going to come a time where all you want is to go back home and be with your family, but you will get through it and get to see them soon enough. Don't be afraid to try new different things like geology club or switching your major. Experience everything you possibly can or you will regret it later. Most of all just have fun and find yourself becasue this is what the college experience is about. Find out what it is like to be independent. love, your biggest fan p.s. Don't eat the cafeteria food because you will hate yourself an hour later.

Don't stress. College is awesome. It's a great an inviting environment. Work on finding scholarships, they seriously help and your work pays off. I didn't work as hard as I could, and now I'm constantly looking for anything I can. Be ready for one of the greatest steps of your life!

Request a different floor. Everyone here is noisy -.-

Dear Kasey, Senior year will be filled with difficult classes and demanding schedules. Don’t worry because it will be worth it. But please don't take anything for granted. Appreciate the musical talents that have been given. Because in a few short years a freak accident will take that ability away. And you will regret not making the most of music when you had the chance. Cherish the people in your life. Don’t be afraid of death when it starts picking away at your family. Soon, family will die. And you will spend the rest of your life regretting not having the courage to say goodbye. Don’t shut doctors out. I know you have been sick since you were little. And it’s painful to relive all the memories of doctors abandoning you. But no matter how many times doctors fail you, don’t give up. You will be healthy one day. Because for every ten doctors, a few will actually listen. And they will fix your broken body. But most importantly, have fun. Don’t spend hours stressing over those AP tests. You will do fine. Instead, shut those books and dance in the rain!

Actually, now i am currently enrolled in technical school for my medical assistance programme(associate degree).I literally work tirelessly in many academic and leadership roles. I sleep no more than six hours a night because of my desire to expertly meet my many commitments. Throughout my life, I have worked as long and as hard as I possibly can to effect beneficial changes in both school and society.In addition to learning science, I recently lectured physics classes on special relativity at the request of my physics teacher. After lecturing one class for 45 minutes, one student bought many books on both general and special relativity to read during his study hall. Inspiring other students to search for knowledge kindles my own quest to understand the world and the people around me. Clearly, I have devoted my life both to working to better myself and to improving civilization as a whole. Throughout the rest of my life, I hope to continue in this same manner of unselfish work. Just as freeholder Crabiel dedicates his life to public service, I commit my life to helping others and to advancing society’s level of understanding.

The transition from a small, community high school to a college setting sprouts numerous seeds of uncertainity in adolescents. However, there are many keys to help rid the mind of these worries both before arriving and on campus and afterwards. Prior to moving into on-campus housing, fill photoboards with pictures, ticket stubs, and other items that remind you of your high school days and home life. This will help with the transition phase to living independently. Additionally, bring special items from home such as specific books, picture frames, blankets, or even a stuffed animal from your childhood. It is important to surround yourself with reminders of home and comfort when entering a new environment. Finally, before arriving on campus, communicate with your future roommate as much as possible, and really try to get to know them. This will help make the first meeting exciting instead of nerve-wracking. After moving into the residence hall, attend the university's organization fair and orientation programs. While it may not sound like the most fun thing to do, I guarantee you will leave having met other freshmen like yourself and being more comfortable than you ever thought possible.