CUNY City College Top Questions

Try to do better and stride for better grades; ask more questions; find out about finanical aid and scholarships so that you can try to get into a better school to get a better job that pays well; stay focused and don't try smoking cigarettes or drinking; it is bad for you and it can destroy your edcuation.

In the transition, never forget the lessons that you learned all throughout your adolescent years. Make sure you ask all the right questions_go over the questions with your guidance counselor before asking the university. Start thinking independently so you can prepare yourself for what is to come. Never be afraid of hardwork, but focus on the results you wish you get. Don't get sucked into senioritis, its a disease that can ber terminal to your college G.P.A.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self, I would advice myself not to be so tense. I would advice myself that college is more fun than high school, and if you try your best, you will be on a good path. I would also advice myself to go on a date and attend the senior prom. When graduating from high school, you won't be with the person of your dreams in college. I would also advice myself to dorm. College is fun if you are in control, but if your parents interfere with your progress and your life style, college life would seem like a nightmare. Parents do their best to help you, but when it comes to finishing the final stages of adolescence, you are the one who finishes the development, not your parents. I would then advice myself to join the basketball team. With time gaps in a college schedule and taking a minimum of 12 credits (max. 15) in your freshman year, joining the school's basketball team would be worth it. It's never too late to approach an opportunity, but when you miss it, it hurts badly.

Based on the experience that I've gain throughout my college years, the best advice I can give myself is to stay on top of the classes, participate in club/volunteer events, and take the initiative to do what needed. All of the mentioned advice become crucial for a smooth transition to college. Slacking off in education will result in college course material seeming more challenging that what it really is. Then, after completing the material from high school, take some time to review the material. Even though the material is reviewed in freshman college courses, it will be too brief for the student to fully utilize. Participation in club/volunteer events helps because it build your social skills. In high school, there probably was the same bunch of people that a student probably grew up with. In college, the kind of people you meet becomes so varied that having solid communication skills helps to make new friends and see new opportunities. Initiative is a mission-critical aspect needed for every college student. It becomes quickly apparent that opportunities will not be always spoon-fed to students. They are usually hidden, waiting to be discovered by the students.

If I could go back in time to speak to myself senior year there are many things I would tell myself. First, choose a major that is more suited to my personality. I spent many years in Hofstra University as an accounting major because I felt that what my parents and family wanted me to be. I struggled to remain in as an accounting major instead of considering of changing my major. While attending Hofstra I would have told high school self only attend as part-time status and have a full-time Private University are expensive and I could have avoided the 50,000 dollars debt I now have for a University I did not graduate from. There are many problems I could have avoided if I could go back to talk to myself. These problems lead to the financial situation that I am in now.

Little Me, I see you struggling with the pressure of college applications. Everyone is telling you what is important instead of letting you decide what you need and want. You feel frustrated and anxious. There is no need to worry anymore - I am you from the future, here to offer you advice. I have already transitioned from high school to college. In fact, I proudly proclaim after completing two years that I made the right choice. Little Me, you have no need to stress about this important decision. Of course, this decision is going to influence the rest of your life, but it is not a bad thing. The only thing you need to remember is that you do not need a fancy college with a prestigious reputation and an equally extraordinary tuition. You can prove your intelligence and potential no matter where you go. The key is to have fun. Choose a college that is inviting and comfortable. Do what makes you happy and you will have the time of your life. Relax and enjoy these last few months of high school. Next year will begin an entire exciting new chapter of your life. Love, Me

Seeing as though I learned a lot in high school, it's many things that I would change. I was a very bright student, but ithere were many times when I didnt own up to my own ability. Knowing what I know now, I would of took those extra steps to get that A, or do the extra work just to be ahead. By slacking off I ended up having to stay in Chicago, and not being able to make that commute to another city, to really experience the college life. I couldn't gain enough money, because many scholarships required a certain g.p.a. Being limited to staying here limited my college experience. if I could go back I would definately be harder on myself, and push myself that extra mile so that I could live the real life of a college student!!!

When I became a college student, was estatic at the idea of having so much free time in my schedule. In High School, I spent most of my time inside the school building. I was either in the classroom, or at cheerleading practice, or rehersal for various other activities. So, being done with my day by 12:00 pm was like heaven. In the beginning of the semester, the work wasn't so challenging, so I assumed that college would be just as easy as high school was. As midterms came and the work load became heavier, I realized I had not been studying as much as I should have been. So I began to study a little more, but I still wasn't studying enough. My mind would often drift and I would fall aseep. I passed most of my mid-terms but failed one. I set one rule to follow for the rest of my life as a student: Be disciplined. I would tell my HIgh School-self that discipline is a key factor to success in college. Be especially disciplined with your time and make the most out of every hour of the day.

College is as serious and as fun as you make it. If you do not apply yourself, you will flunk out. However, that doesn't mean you're completely on your own. If you need help with something you can find it, all you have to do is ask. There are people who's job it is to help your college career be a success. Involve yourself in clubs and campus activities if you want to make friends. Campus life can be fun, but don't go too crazy. If you do your work on time and do your best everytime, if you are open-minded but have moral standards, and if you don't mind being around a bunch of people you haven't met yet, you'll transition just fine.

I would have told myself to study as hard as possible in my lower level courses so that 1) my GPA would be higher and 2) so that I could have a better understanding of the coursework so that when I take my upper level classes they might not be as difficult because my foundation would be so strong. I would also tell myself the lower level classes are much easier when compared to the stuff you take as a Junior or Senior! So try to get high grades from early so that you can have a cushion in your GPA just in case you start to slip towards the end, you'll atleast be able to stay above the 3.0 mark.