CUNY Medgar Evers College Top Questions

I have gained a body of knowlege for my field of interest along with exposure to critical issues that may set back many individuals. However, attending college is a personal achievement and i hope by successfully completing what i have started would be an example for my teenage daughter. I believe in living by example.

If I had the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would truly take that oppurtunity. I would give myself this advice: Mariam you should take the time out and speak to your parents regarding how much you need them to allow you to focus on your school work more than on your siblings. Trying to get a good college, will not happen if you can't focus on school to achieve excellent grades. You should try to use time management to get things done. Good enough is only half way there. Maybe if you make sure you get the time to study, you wouldn't have to worry about getting into a good college, or getting into a college which you wouldn't like. When it comes to workin hard and earnin good grades not only knowledge will get you there, but having a time to study, prioritize, and focus will lead you there.

First and foremost, i would pinch my self awake. I'm guilty of being one of those seniors who thought, "i made it this far so why not cut myself some slack?" all the while driving my self up the wall. I would warn myself that college is no joke, Its not a place for slackers. There would be no teachers hounding you for homework and no one reminding you of deadlines but yourself. I would tell myself that the minute I step on campus I have to be an entirely different person. Theres so much I would say if I had the chance, but most of all i'd tell my self that its not as scary as it seems, Its a pretty beautiful experience. I'd let my self know that theres no need to stress and pull my hair out, like I did many a nights, becuase I'll have support and people who are willing to help through this transition phase. I'd say " Maria relax, college isnt that bad. After all, its a world you control" and that has to be one of the best feelings in the world.

If I could back in time and talk myself as a high school senior, i would advice myself to do my best to get my GPA up. I would advise myself to get better at managing my time and pick up some different study skills and habit. I would definitely advise myself to make sure i applied to a school that would have support avenues in place to help me on my road to my goals. I would tell myself that high school is going to the years that i will talk about for the rest of my life so i need to take advantage of every opportunity that comes before me so take that college writing class seriously. I would also tell myself that Rosalind is bad news. Don't take her seriously. I would make sure that to let myself know that my pastitimes will become important later so make sure i take them seriously now. More importantly I would advise myself that making connections with people are important so i need to make sure i develope good bonds with my teachers and fellow students.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply myself more to my school work, because I was always told that I have the potential to do better than I already have. I know that I am an intelligent person, but because I would feel that the work seemed too pressuring and difficult, I couldn't apply myself the way I actually wanted to. to my belief, if I had just worked more dilligently as a student, I at the most would have at least been at top 10 percentile. Being valedictorian, saludictorian, or even in the honor roll multiple times is great, but I would just tell myself to work harder so that I can at least feel like one of the best students in my senior class.

The advice i would give myself is to work hard and stay motivated. Set your goals and see them through. The pressures of college can break those who allow it to do so. Take college not just as an learning experience, but take college as the time to make sure you become who you planned on becoming your whole life. College should prepare you for your future through hard work and motivation. College is simply the beginning of a new. What the new turns out to be, depends on the student and how much they put into thier work.

Well since I have become a college student now, I would encourage students to review what they really want to do for their career first and then review each school asking all the questions you could possibly can because you don't want any surprise. Make sure to apply for financial aid and how much you will be getting. Don't procrasinate on school you may feel free to do vocational school because they are faster and more career focus. I learned that and if I knew then I would have the option of making that choice.

There is nothing like hard work. Success is mine, never give up.