Dominican University Top Questions

If I could go back in time, I would tell my senior self that I was going to have a great first year. I would also tell myself that by attending club meetings and being involved I would meet some of my best friends. However, I would have to speak p more. The only advice I truly feel would make my first year even better is telling my senior self not to be scared to stand up for myself. I would tell myself to voice my opinions even if I thought them silly at first.

There are countless opportunities that college offers that you should take full advantage of to get the best out of what college offers. First, be open and get to know your advisors, teachers, other students because they will help guide you through transitioning into college and will be able to give you advice on career opportunities, education, your goals, financing, and mapping out the four years that you will be there. Second, time management is very important in order to stay on task and not veer off the road into troublesome territory. Your planner is your new best friend--plan out classes, homework time, social time (limited), events, and etc. In college you have lots of time and therefore you need to spend your time wisely. Third, get involved with your school by participating in school activities, events, and clubs because this will create opportunities for leadership, networking, service, and becoming a part of the college community. These opportunities will give you the chance to make a difference for yourself and for others and provide endless possibilities for furthering your education, leadership, passion to serve others, and becoming a better citizen of the United States and the world.

Upon the transition from high school routine to college life, there will be so many new opportunities and responsibilities that you will encounter as you begin an extraordinary chapter of your life. This new chapter will give you freedom and independence that you did not have living at home. The biggest challenge is accepting and taking responsibility for all aspects of your life, since mom and dad are not with you every step of the way. Waking up, schoolwork, falling sleep, for example, are aspects of your life that you control, and it is up to you to make certain the decisions you make are made in your best interest. It is essential that you take what mom and dad have taught you to heart in order to make the most of what is otherwise the beginning to the rest of your life. Oh, and by the way, mom and dad will also need help adjusting to the fact that their youngest child is an adult; use what they taught you to help them with one of biggest transitions of their life too: their daughter growing up and becoming a daughter that anyone would be more than proud to have.

Being a senior in high school all you want to do is get out of there and graduate. I think all seniors need to take a step back and really enjoy their last year. I wish I did but going back I would tell myself that I would do better in a larger setting school. Also, I would tell myself to not stress so much because just like everything else, it's just school. I would admit to myself that it is going to be much harder but i can do it.

I would tell myself to think of growing up right away. Childish games and habits wont last long. Then I would talk about how fast time goes by. I'd talk about how its ok not to be the popular one just because you can't go places on the weekends. Your friends will still be around after you finish your paper. So, FINISH YOUR PAPERS. I'd also tel myself that good habits early on are the best thing you could do. Going to bed early, getting up early, and working out a little bit can jump start your body for the next day. Id tell myself not to have just "icing" all day. Video games, frisbee, and the TV are all nice, but I need to at least have some of the actual vegetables first. Writing papers, reading chapters, and practicing music is all apart of the meal. I'll get sick if I eat only icing...

Knowing who I am today, I would tell myself to go for community college first, if I was still unsure of my major. Because in community college I am getting the same "general education" classes I would at any four year institution, but I would be able to give myself more time to weigh out my options on what I really would enjoy going to school for. I would also tell myself to start volunteering in different fields I was passionate about. A problem with my college career is I thought I knew what I wanted, but I didnt have enough experience in that field to make the right decision until I learned more about it. I would also tell myself that college is the best experience of my life and I need to look forward to living up to the highest expectations for the next four years.

One piece of advice I would give myself would be to uncover the truth. Discovery for truth is and was a vital aspect of my life in college and beyond. Searching for truth means seeking out what is important to you as an individual and as a member of society. Seeking truth entails uncovering the facts about the world around you in order to become a contributing citizen of the world. Uncovering the truth could mean investigating potential areas of study in college or traveling abroad to discover new people and new lands. Many people shy away from the truth. They would rather take a nap and hide under the covers than face the realities of the world around them and how to best solve the world's problems. You must be willing to take risks and search for the truth. It is only when challenging yourself and pushing the limits will you find your truth and your potential. You are capable of great things., so don't hit the snooze button again. Wake up and seek the truth!

Try to relax and have fun. You only get to live each moment once. That being said, you also need to do your work and get along wtih people. Sometimes people aren't what they seem to be.

I would tell myself to really get in the habit of really putting time and effort into studying and doing homework, don't be afraid to make new friends, people don't bite., and stick with Arts, it's in your blood and you know it's something you love.

Research as much as you can, visit all the schools on your list, and talked to currently enrolled students at the schools in order to understand what the school is like. It's worth it in the end.