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.

As a high school senior I remember being very anxious about picking a school and wondering if I can see myself being happy there. If I were to give myself advice, I would tell myself to go with what choice I feel is right. It is a good idea to really look deep into the schools you are interested in. I believe you should be somewhat picky about what you are looking for and don't settle. This is going to be your home for the next four years or more so you should feel comfortable and safe in the environment you choose. If it is possible, do an overnight at the school and ask the students what you really want to know about the school. No one knows better than they do. Also, if the school doesn't work out there are several other schools you can transfer to. Transferring is more common then you would think so don't be discouraged if you are not enjoying your school and please never believe you are stuck there.

Visit the college and the surrounding area! Don't just ask the admissions office questions, go around and see what people have to say. You'll get a better feeling of the school. Once you've made a decision on the school make sure you're prepared with supplies (books etc) you'll feel more comfortable going into classes. Spend the first weeks meeting people- don't be shy to go out and introduce yourself. The people you meet can make or break your experience. Keep on top of your work but be sure to set time aside for yourself so you do not feel overworked. And go home if you can for home cooked meals once in a while!

I would tell students to pick a school where they can be themselves, but are pushed academically. I think it is important for students to visit the school and make sure they feel they could be a student there. When receiving acceptance letters it is important to make sure that the school you got into makes you excited and calls out to you. The school should be a place where the student would feel comfortable living and making new friends. While at school students should push themselves to learn as much as they can. They should form relationships with their peers, and teachers. The student should also become involved in as many school activities as they would like to help socialize and further develp their relationship with peers.

When looking for the right college, keep in mind the size of the classroom. Class sizes at my school are fairly small and there is a lot of personal attention from the teacher which can be very helpful in the learning process. The primary goal of college is to provide you with opportunities to have the career you want, so make sure the school offers the classes and educational services you are looking for. Also, choose a school that has the right social environment to fit your wants. You will most likely be spending up to four years of your life there, so make sure you feel you can have a happy social life. Extra-curricular activities will likely become a large part of your life in college, so make sure the schools you're looking at have the ones you enjoy, such as sports, music, etc. If you find a school that will provide you will all of these, as well as the right amount of financial aid services, you may want to move this school to the top of your list. Finally, in order to achieve the greatest college experience, one must seize these opportunities the school provides.

Get involved, stay involved, do your work, get hands on experience, ask questions, pick the school that is best for you not your parents or your friends or your significant other, go on tours, look at schools, don't be stupid and flunk out, get a fish, sleep in, stay up late, go to bed early, get up early, go to sporting events, get a job, eat the dining hall food, study in the library, study in the dining hall, study on the quad, study in your room, hang out with friends, make new friends, forget the old, and remember no one cares what your high school was like or what you and your were like in high school...most importantly, enjoy your four years because it goes by quicly and you will never get it back, these are the best years of your young life, enjoy them

SPEND TIME. It takes so much time to read about schools, contact them, visit them, and then you're going to spend 2-4 years there, which is even more time! So use it wisely, use as much as you have, and make sure the school you pick is the right one for you. And don't limit yourself-- if you want to be a nurse and are only looking at schools with good nursing programs you may miss out on some other important things. Look at the big picture... academics, sports, location, social life... figure out what is important to you and what you want most out of your college experience. Yes of course college is about academics, but don't disregard how important extracurricular activities or social events are. Trust me, if you only sit in your room and do homework, you won't enjoy your time at school. So get involved, put yourself out there and try something new. If there are people in your dorm you overhear talking about rugby, and you think, "hey whats that?" Ask about it, try it out, you never know unless you try!

Try to visit each college that really seems the best for you, and then go and talk to some of the professors, get some student feedback on what they think about the college and then narrow down your choices from there. And look for the one that seems it will be able to give you the most out of your education.

College is suppose to be the best time of your life. When deciding on a college you should take it seriously and actually research what you want in a college. After selecting a few schools, you should go and tour them, sit in on a class, and ask several questions. If you know that you wouldn't be able to live at a school without a sports team where fans come out, then make sure there is a specific sports team you enjoy. Also, you should choose a school where you feel comfortable on campus and can see yourself walking around and studying. Making the most of the college experience is something you should want. The best advice I can give is to get yourself involved. You should enjoy college and making friends will help you get through the hard times. Making the most of the college experience doesn't mean you have to take part in activites such as drinking and partying. You should never feel pressured. If you are not the partying type, you will find friends who choose not to party also. Make college the best time of your life, be specific, and know what you want.

When looking at a college to go to, my personal advice would be to go to the school and talk to as many people as you can, especially students. Going there more than once is a good idea, infact i would say go there as many times as you can 4 or even 5. Some schools offer over night stays and orientations, those are great to do because you really get an idea of whats happening around campus even at night. The one thing i would 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} recomend would be to do ANY new student trip the school has to offer. It was the best thing i could have done. The connection you can make within a week can change your entire 1st month at school. When you finally get to college, make as many friends as you can, be YOURSELF and just enjoy whats around you. Talk to people, introduce yourself. Its up to you to make your college the life the best is can be so dont be shy. Your finally an adult and on your own, take advantage of whats given to you and embrace it, But at the same time be responsible and smart. Embrace!

Finding the right college is very important. You need to take into affect what you want as a student. Maybe a large school vs. a small school, or one that is more rural vs. urban. Look ahead at yourself, and where you want to see yourself in five years. Do you as a student believe that the college you like will be able to lead you there. Parents should assist their children in this process, but should not tell them where to go, or which school they cannot go to because they do not like it. This will only confuse the student, and stress them out more in their descision making. Parents should guide their child in the right direction, help them fill out applications for schools, financial aid and loans. Once you are attending that school you finally found that you like, you need to make sure to stay involved. Take every opportunity that comes your way. Get involved with sports or clubs on campus. Make a difference, do something noone has every done before and start something new. Most importantly meet new people. You could meet that one special person that may become your friend for life.