Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

Being in college is very stressful. If i can go back in time and sit down and talk too my high school self, I will tell her college is a different ball game from high school. I'll let her know classes are harder and is no joke. Being in class and on time is very important, if your late too class you'll miss out on important announcements / information and you dont want too miss that. But if you dont attend class at all your missing out on alot things but most important your missind assignments. When you miss assigments in college its hard too catch up. I'll also tell her too apply for scholarships, its very easy too apply and the money you'll receive can really help you out during college.

Going back in time to my high school days, I would tell myself to excel in my classes and study hard. Having a good educational foundation and background will help me to advance professionally as a student. I would also advise myself to take the SAT's seriously and prepare months ahead of time. Excellent SAT scores open doors to financing education. Lastly, I would make myself aware that there are thousands of scholarships available, and to start searching for them at the end of my Junior year, so I will have enough time to polish my applications to perfection.

I WOULD PAY MORE ATTENTION TO WHAT MY TEACHERS AND COUNSLERS WAS TELLING ME. I WOULD HAVE TOOKEN SCHOOL MORE SERIOUSLY AND GOT BETTER GRADES.

I have got a since of importance out of my college education. With college you cant get very far in life. I want to attend college to better myself and my family. I want to make the myself, my family, and the world proud. College is one of the greatest things that was created. Getting an education is worth the hard work, the staying up late, and the stressing. Everything will pay off in thre long run. Without and education you cant get very far in live. You can get a good job, you cant take care of a family, let alone yourself. You have to make yourself known you to the world and to the work community and there isnt a better way to do it. Ye ofcourse your going to have to take out some loans but in the end it will all pay off. I wish everyone would take the extra mile and make there dreams come true. I know I am. So in the words or Barack Obama "YES WE CAN" and i know "I CAN".!

I have made some life long friendships. I have experienced living away from home which is helping me transition into being on my own. I have made some very important life decisions. And am on my way to becoming a very responsible adult. College has helped me to become more responsible.

My college experience so far has been challenging, I have been struggling financially because I am an out of state student. What I've learned so far is that coming to college is an eye opening experience. You are on your own and there is no one here to hold your hand. You have to take the initiative to see about your finances and make sure that you don't take out more loans than you can pay back. It will be the time when you have to grow up really fast and start taking responsibility for your education and ultimately your future. I regret not staying in state for my first year of college, thats what I've gotten so far out of my college experience.

What i have gotten out of my college experience is the feeling of independacy and hands on learning. I feel good that i made it this far to be able to get into college because i have had so many obstacles trying to stop me from getting ahead and i just pushed through without giving up. Me being the first one in my family to attend college is a dream that has come true. I feel as though it was not only my dream but as well as my mothers dream. God rest her soul but i am going further and further to make her more and more proud of me as she looks down at her 1st child setting an example for my younger siblings. College is tough but its worth it because my award at the end is to recieve my degree and have the career in the feild that i am passionate about and that i enjoy doing. I mean, who doesnt enjoy meeting new people and making people feel better and handle situations. The main reason why i want this career is because i know i have been through so much and i can help someone.

I got a degree out of my college experience and it was valuable to attend because I am able to help other students and children through academia.

My college experience was absolutely rewarding, Not only did I have the opportunity to enhance my knowledge of Psychology and Education, I was able to also experience professors who went above and beyond to assure that their students learned and were productive in their respective fields. Internships and student teaching opportunities were also a valuable part of my college experience.

Immediately after graduating highschool, I attended a university to pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing. I completed all of my prerequisities and unfortunately, i was not accepted. I then proceeded to retake some courses to raise my GPA. As a result, i still did not get in. An advisor suggested a technical college in the area offering an LPN program. It was not my original plan in mind but i figured i'd give it a shot. 16 months later, i am now graduating with a greater knowlegde of nursing than i had ever had before -- I even got accepted into another accredited college to pursue my associates' degree in nursing to become a registered nurse, like originally anticipated. This is experience has taught me that if one continues to fall, he or she can always revive themselves with determination and hardwork. Even though i applied twice to a previous university and did not get in, I refused for that to be the determining factor for my future.

Various students worldwide do not get the opportunity to attend and experience college. Attending college is a priveledge and an amazing thing to do. I believe everyone should attend college to further their education and gain more knowledge. It has been very valuable to attend college because getting an excellent education is very imperative to my family and I. Although I am only a Junior and my college experience is not over yet, I have recieved alot out of my college expereince. I have learned how to live and mangae on my own, Improve my public speaking skills, and social skills. when It was time for me to apply to colleges, most of my choices were instate. I realized by me staying at home and going to school I was going to remain sheltered and not spread my wings. When I say spread my wings i mean meeting new people, experiencing living on my own, and seeing what the world has to offer. Since I have been in college I have really matured into the intellectual young woman I am today. I would not trade my college experience for anything in the world and I truly valuable my education.

Some of the experience that i have gotten from this school is to be proud of my race and who I am. There have been great people to come from the African American community and I am one of those people. When i look around there are faces that look like mine and it is different than the high schools I attended in my earlier years. It shows me that there are other African Americans that also believe in bettering themselves and that a higher education is that way to go about it. I have learned that I do not have to fulfill a horrible stereotype or statstic, but be part of a rarer group.

If I were go back into tim time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to know or have a good idea about where I see myself in the next five years, collect all the information about the college your interested before you attend, seek alternatives, and always have a back-up plan.

The advice I would give myself would to prepare all the financial aid and living arrangements well ahead of time before school starts. There is nothing worse than to have to do last minute running around making sure that everything is taken care of. Also, enrolling to take summer classes after graduation from high school can he very helpful. Not only will it put me ahead of the other first time students academically , but also socially. The transition from high school to college is tough. Going to school in the summer gives you a aheads up of what to expect once the fall semester rolls around. Another thing would be to believe it when someone tells you that the friends you come into college with will not necessarily continue to be your friends during college. You may grow apart and meet new people.

If i could go back in time to when i was a high school senior, i would tell myself to actually take the time to research and visit the schools that i applied to. Also, to take the time out to apply for scholorships. Coming to my current university, i was surprised at many things i discovered. If i taken a little more time into my college application process, i would have known exactly what i was getting myself into.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self to get it together because you are about to take a big step in life and theirs no times for games. you will have to be on your A game this is not high school no more u are on your own, no more mommy and daddy. This transition you are about to make will determine the rest of your life so don't take nothing for granted. And when you get there you will have to ba a hard worker and dont slack. Be up on time for classes, have time management , don't get caught up in the parties, and continue to follow the road to success cause you can do anything you put your mind to!.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself, if I haven't already, to begin to develop a mindset of focusing on the reasons why I am choosing to attend college. I would tell myself to be comfortable with the schools that I have applied to, make sure those schools are MY CHOICES and not for anyone else. FInally, do not get caught up in bad habits of peers that will ultimately affect your performance., partying, drinking, poor study habits, etc. Once you begin to fall into that pattern it is often extremely difficult to correct it, leaving a student feeling discouraged and then either dropping out or failing out of school. Stay focused and encouraged because there will be tough times ahead of you but if you just stay the course I promise you, you will NEVER regret it. Surround yourself with positive peers, carefully select extracurricular activities but most of all..know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel....PUSH ON!!!!!! U CAN DO IT!

If i could go back and talk to myself as a senior. I will have to say that I am doing it. I am so proud of myself. I used to listen to my mother speak as a single parent, how bad she wanted to send all of her 3 sons to college. I used to wonder, how will she do it on just her income alone. I must say that GOD has a way. I didn't think it would be possible when i was in High School, but now i see that dreams can come true. I have paved the way for my younger brothers and I just want to say I am proud of myself. I look back at that young man that was sitting in High School, taking exams and wondering where will he be next year. Now I see myself and i am thankful. Thank You.

If you want to make sure your young adult got the chance to prove to you and to society that they would make a positve change to help the country then Cheyney University might be the place for them. Cheyney will work with them to ensure that they will have a bright future and will be able to give to the community that they came from.

The advice that I would give parents and/or students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is that when you get accpected to a school make sure the finiancal situation is cleared and good because some universities mess up and might say that you owe alot of money and you really don't. Also, when you start school its nice to meet new people but, you have to remember that your there for on reason and one reason only and that is to get an education. And manage your scheulde. Meaning, if your in any activites and any clubs you have to put some time aside to study and get a tutor because it wouldn't hurt to get A's your freshmen year. Good Luck!