Clark Atlanta University Top Questions

Holly, First off listen to your parents, this will be beneficial in your educational future. They really do know what they are talking about. Mature, this is very important. Something you must realize soon is that college is not what you see in movies. You need good grades and perseverence in college or it will be hard to get anywhere. Holly, you are smart, you just need to really focus on your studies, you can make it through highschool and in time you will know what you want to do with your life. When that time comes, you will really need those grades. Do not just think of highschool as your core classes and a time to hang out with friends. You must take it seriously, you must leave highschool with all the knowledge you can get. Take advantage of it, love what you do and do what you love. Highschool is not just something parents make you do, it is your foundation. You build everything on it. Take it seriously. Good luck with your future, and really make it count. You were born to do something great, now go show the world what you are capable of. -Holly

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about the things I know now I would probably first off tell myself to HAVE MY PRIORITES STRAIGHT because college can become stressful and being stressed in college only hurts your performance. I would go into detail about finances because paying for college isn't easy. You may have the money in the beginning , but unexpected things occur and it's always smart to have a backup plan always! Having a backup plan should always be in the back of your mind when planning for college, and last but not least I would have told myself to be open to everything. While my matriculation here in college I have met people from all backgrounds and all walks of life, so I would emphasize having a open mind and an open heart!

I would say Taylor...you must apply for scholarships weekly! Scholarships are so vital when it comes to paying to further your education. College is a great experience to go through but paying back those loans with intrest can and will hurt you eventually. Apply for the silly ones the hard ones, they long ones whatever it takes to get free money. I would tell the younger me to talk to my advisor about what school is the best for me and to not just jump into a school without fully doing research. I should have taken advantage of my AP and IB courses because the better you do on those test the less money you will end up taking to take the class when you get into college. Those are the things I would tell the younger me because if I followed those things...chances are I could have been way more successful.

The best adive I would give myself is to tsay in the books and keep my GPA up. I would also live up my life as a high schooler because college is what you make of it and I havent made anything of it like I thought I would.

If I could be a high school senior again, the best advice I would give myself is to be resourceful and to think "outside of the box". When I left my parents' house for college, I wished I would have asked questions about scholarships and fellowships. I would have looked for opportunities to engage in experiences that were new to me. I have always been a very safe, easy-going type of person. Now that I am 34, I wished I would have studied or taught abroad and learned a second language. I should have networked more with my college classmates so I could visit them during the summer breaks. During my summer breaks, I attended summer school so I could lessen the amount of hours I needed to take during the fall and spring semesters. I do not regret the decisions I have made. I just wished I would have taken advantage of every opportunity available. I wished I was not always so traditional in my thinking and my approach to living. Life is too short to always play it safe. Live each day with purpose and enthusiasm.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about advice for college I tell myself that I should set goals, maintain and meet the specific goals in which I want to endure. Goals are very important pertaining to your life, present and future. Goals are the only way that I'm making it through college, if it weren't for me having goals; there would be no reason to pursue a degree. Another word of advice I would give myself is to network. I'm usually a very bashful individual but now with networking and meeting individuals I have become more confident and happier with myself. Networking is vital when you’re in college, networking with colleagues, friends, and professors. Networking helps you build relationships which could lead to a possible job or career in the future as well. I would also tell myself that college is a place of freedom, in a way. I need to learn to be more responsible and careful on what decisions I make.

If I was able to turn back the hours and days of time and visit my teenage self in high school, I will be astounded by his presence. The advice I would offer him is to strive harder throughout the beginning of his freshman year in high school till his conslusion as a senior. I would also bring to his attention that high school only originates once in your lifetime and that he should join many oragnizations and to get involved before his time expires within the years. Informing him that bad association can spoil his habits will be considered my first (seeking companions) advice. Taking life so serious throughout each day during my high school years, I would also inform him that he should enjoy life at it currently is because humans can be a child once.

As a college sophomore I would tell the high school senior me to NETWORK, NETWORK ...NETWORK! I would tell the 17 year old me to meet new people , try new things and break out of your shell because it will pay off. At my institution it's not about what you know ... it's about who you know. My university offers various career opportunities, internships and scholarships but students have to network in order to obtain them because there are so many ambitious, competitive and success hungry students. I would also tell myself to apply for more scholarships. The tuition at Clark Atlanta University is almost $34,000 and even though I received nine scholarships when I graduated from high school, more money would not hurt. In addition, I would advise the high school senior me to thoroughly think through every situation before I made a final decision. Sometimes I made decisions leading up to my first year in college that were rushed due to procastination. My freshman year in college may have been more fulfilling if I would have properly prepared as a senior in high school. Lastly, I would tell myself ... to BE myself at all times!

This is my first year of college. So far I've learned more than I thought and had to do a little more growing. I have my own freedom basically. Going to this college, taught me how to mainage my time. it has been vauable being here because I've learned how to take on more responsiblities and become a better student.

Besides information I have obtained in the classroom, my overall college experience has helped me mature as a person and learn life lessons through experiences. Being aware from my parents has made me more responsible because it now is up to me to grow up and get everything done for myself. Also college exposes you to many to reality nobody's there with you tring telling you what you can and can't do, or what to do period. It has been valuable for me to attend because I have took it upon myself to join organizations and have internships which taught me life lessons and how a real work environment would be.

What have I gotten out of my college experience and why has it been valuable to attend? I being a high school senior this year while being a second year student in college have been a great accomplishment for me. I am thankful my mother and father pushed me to be in the G.I.F.T. program for sports medicine at Eastern Arizona College because I have gained so much experience and I have learned so much from this program while maintaining A’s and B’s in high school and college courses. I feel I have achieved. This program was also free which puts me two years ahead in my degree without paying for this education. It feels awesome to know I am a going to be a high school graduate and transfer student at the same time. I have had limited time on my hands with sports, church, taking care of fair animals, high school classes, along with college courses, but am still able to manage these courses. My college experience has been valuable to attend because I am still a high school student enrolled in college while some of my peers are not.

I learned how to prioritize what I do on a daily basis, so I can identify whats more important.

Leaving the West coast to the South was a drastic change in my life. I had the average problems during my first semester of college but as I continued to build relationships and get more involved I felt a lot better about my decision. I've learned so much by just being in college but I've learned so much more by being at an HBCU. I love to be around people of my ethinicity and I love to celebrate my heritage along with them. The african american pride that is seen at Clark Atlanta I couldn't have gotten in Seattle, WA. The campus activities and organizations that are available for participation are awesome and they really help in gaining experience. I've grown close to friends, teachers, and other staff. As being a chaplain assistant I continue to meet more people and make more bonds. Overall I wouldn't trade my school for another one, I am completely happy in my decision to attend an HBCU. I've grown so much as an individual and I only expect to continue to grow because I attend such a great university that encourages me to grow.

Out of the school I selected I found out that I have recieved alot out of my college experience. Clark Atlanta was my second choice vs Ga state in which I had a full ride academically, However my S.A.T. score reflected my acceptance into Ga State. Therefore I decided to come to Clark Atlanta paying out of pocket. My Junior year came and I decided to transfer to Ga State with my full ride still attached. After little time I relealized that Ga State was not for me. I felt that Clark Atlanta gave me so much and opened so many doors that, I rather pay out of pocket vs having a scholarship. Clark Atlanta opened my eyes to many things that I did not know about my self. I became very active on campus. I am now Mr A-Town (Attending to Others Wants and Needs). I serve as a mentor for Eriving Mentoring Academy. I am a Admissions Ambassador and I am also apart of numerous of other clubs. I can truly say that Clark Atlanta gave me the oppurtunity to become who I want to me, and that is a leader.

So far, my college experience has been kind of rough. It has taught that I have to look after myself because there is no one there to constantly look over my shoulder to tell me what to do and how to do it. Attending college has been valuable to me because I have had the opportunity to learn important life lessons and make my mistakes early on in life.

When I first graduated high school, I was unsure about attending a community college before a four year university. It seemed as if I was missing out on what others were going to experience at their new schools. However, I soon realized that I wasn't missing anything at all. My college experience has been nothing but a positive one. Without the distractions of living on campus, I have been able to focus on my school work and achieve the grades I want. The extra time living at home has allowed me to save money and focus on preparing for transferring to my next school. I have always known that I would attend college, but I was unsure where I would attend and what I would do. My time at Sauk Valley Community College has helped to clarify my goals and allowed for me to find what univeristy is right for me. I know that my time spent at my community college was very valuable and it has set me on the right path. I look forward to my future in academics and I know that my time spent at Sauk will help me throughout my life.

I have gotten a larger drive to learn and to perfect my craft. It has been valuable to me to attend school because you get the opportunity to the learn from the best and you get one on one assistance, so u can b he back u can be.

I have learned so many things from college. I did not know the names of various kitchen utensils and on the first day we were guided throughout the room and the chef named and showed us everything. I have been learning that college is not all fun and games, it's something you have to work on it everyday. It can vary from homework or studying or even tutoring. You may get a day to have fun you might not it all depends on how to manage your time. The instuctors teach everyone big or small to manage their time so that they can get their best out of the day. I am very happy to be in school , yea its hard but what good in life isn't. all of these things and many more i know i will use all of my life.

SInce i have started college my experience has been great. I have met plenty of people from many places and its good to see different cultures from many places across the world. College is such a great experience because you learn so much especially when you're from a different city. This experience is valuable because you learn so much and its the best tim eof your life. When students first come to college they feel as though it is so much freedom because students are out on there own. College life gives students so much independence to see if they are ready for the real world. In conclusion college experience has its effect on people sometimes in a god way and sometimes in a bad way but you just have to be prepared for anything in college.

What I have gotten out of my college experience thus far is how to handle college life (including different activities on and off campus, residence life, ect.) while performing well in school. Because it’s my first year in college teachers talk to my classes and try to help us get use to the college workload while still getting to know to the school. What I’ve also gotten out of the college experience is that when it comes to needing help in my classes or someone to talk to there’s always someone there. Before I got to college I was told that teachers really don’t care about their students or their performance in class; but at Clark it’s not like that at all. It’s been valuable to attend because this is my new phase in life that will lead to my future.