Colby-Sawyer College Top Questions

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I've always had a strong personality. I have strong convictions, I laugh loud, I listen closely and question closer. All of these qualities I appreciate in myself, they make me who I am: a happy, confident young woman who is always ready to take a stand for what I see as right. As a student entering a college full of strangers, I was very much afraid of striking out socially, and I had learned the hard way before that my strong personality could hinder making friends. Initially in college I adopted the "go with the flow" mentality of someone just trying to fit in, which helped me make friends quicker, but did not improve the quality of my friendships. Once I embraced my true personality, some of my friendships fell apart, but the friendships built on mutual caring and honesty grew stronger. If I could go back in time and encourage myself as a high school senior to never shy away from the independent woman she is, I would have learned much sooner that having a successful social life is about learning cooperation as yourself, rather than a lesson in conforming with everyone else.

Looking back, I was so excited to become a college student. I thought that I'd enjoy the freedom and the friends more than anything. When I got here, I was in for a reality check. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to choose wisely and to apply to more schools, since I had only applied to two. I'd make sure I stayed the night as a prospective student so I could see how life would be like, and do not pick a roommate before even knowing what you are getting into. I have learned a lot of lessons as a freshmen in college and they are both academic and social. I would tell myself to focus on school more the first semester instead of trying to make as many friends, and learn that you may not get along with the person you live with ALL the time, but issues can be easily resolved by talking about the situation maturely. My main piece of advice is to be yourself and don't try to please every person you meet because you are always the best person you can be.

The advice that I would give myself would be to research and fill out scholarships during my senior year and to get more involved in school and my community. Start playing sports, join clubs, volunteer at a charity event or community service.

I would easily tell myself three words: “Follow your heart. When I was younger, the rest of the world was telling me that I should look into writing as a profession and ignored them all. They all knew the secret I was pushing aside. It would not be until many years later that I would finally see where I can truly prosper. When I fell into the books that I was reading; engulfed in the beautiful words of poetry being spoken around me—it all came together. The younger “me” was missing out on the world. I know this now and I’m grateful to be on the right path. I hope, in the future, to be a professor in the classroom when a “closet writer” is denying their future. I would love to be the voice that they could (possibly) listen to.

I would tell myself that college is not as scary as it sounds! It may seem intimidating to have to go through the process of making new friends and a name for yourself. Everyone else who is a freshmen is going through the same thing and that we all chose the school for a reason. Keeping in contact with friends and family back at home is easier than originally thought and if you need someone from back home, they are only a phone call away. I would tell my senior-self that cramming only occurs when you procrastinate; believe it or not, getting sleep in college is possible! In fact is so important because it prevents you from getting sick and gives you energy to get stuff done. Lastly, I would tell myself that now is the time in your life to try new things! If there is a club or activity you want to try, do it! What have you got to lose?

Well im only a sophmore in college, about to begin my secondsemester. Still with the short time I have attended college, it has benn a great experience. I've had to deal with culture shock and long distance relationships with family/friends. With the help on the studentbody and the adults on campus, I was able to get over those bumps in my road. I live in the city of Chicago, But attend a east coast school, one can only image the struggles of this situation. The school is worth it though. Thr small envirnoment is comfortabe and safe. I've had the opportunity to visit cities and states close to New Hamshire. the follage that the fall bring each year is amazing and unlike any site I have seen before. Snowboarding and skiing were a first for me and so fun. Other experiences have been fun, different and first. The school is valueable because it's one of a kind, though that may sound cliche. No matter if anyone agrees with me, I love my school

My college experience has granted me the independence and the self-confidence to know that I can create a life on my own. I am now my own individual unique self. In high school I was just part of the crowd, going along with what everyone else did. Now I am me. But becoming ?me? was all in part of the lessons that my college friends have taught me. My friend Matt has showed me how to view the world as art. Xanthe, Lindsey, and Mandy have taught me how to be a woman. They taught me the lessons of feminism and to stand up for what you believe in. Nancy, my roommate, unknowingly to her has taught me how to be patient and how to live with someone that is the complete opposite of me in both personality and cleanliness. In conclusion, each of my friends has shaped me to be the person that I am today. They have given me the confidence to be the person that I am and to love me no matter what. If I did not go to college I would still be an anxiety ridden high school girl and not a proud woman.

I would tell myself to follow my dreams and my heart. I would tell myself to be strong and not to worry about being homesick or missing friends because it will get better. I would also tell myself to work hard, get good grades, and be excited about learning, because that is how I will be able to make the most of my degree, and my major, in the professional world. I would tell myself to make friends, be happy, stress free, and enjoy the college life while it lasts.

The advice i would give myself to better prepare for college and my final year of high school would consist of many thing. The first thing would to really work hard and get good grades for both high school and college. This helps you many ways; one way is it helps you get scholarships and grants. The second thing would be to really take the time and look at schools. Don?t just look at the ones that look nice or my friends are going to, but also look at the price of the school and if I could afford it or not. The third thing would be to really thank my family more and their support through all of my schooling and the ones to come. And the last one would be to still stay friends with my home town friends just because I went off to school does not mean they still cannot be your friends.