Drew University Top Questions

You do not have to plan your life before going into college. I would advise people to go into college with an open mind to experience different things.

Dear High School Self - Relax and remain calm; college is a wonderful experience and you have nothing to worry about. Continue to study hard and work diligently, for it will pay off down the road. The skills you are learning from your teachers will become essential during your first year of college and you will put them to good use. It may seem terrifying at first - a new place with new faces that are somewhat questionable. Soon the campus will become your favorite place; you will make friends there, find trust in professors, and desire to spend every minute you can in the learning atmosphere. The idea of paying for school and books on your own is overwhelming, but continue to work hard at your jobs and you will manage. Paying for your schooling makes it ten times more meaningful and rewarding, especially when you receive your final grades. Overall, high school self, keep up the hard work and maintain an optimistic attitude - you will soon have everything you want and more.

Future Motivation If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to try harder in school. Although I am working hard to succeed now, I always feel as though I have let myself down in the past academically. My senior year of high school was the worst! I moved twice that year and had absolutely no motivation whatsoever. Looking back now it is extremely embarrassing the fact that I nearly flunked PE due to the fact that I was never there. So when I arrive in the past and find myself lying in bed playing videogames I would tell my younger self to, get out of bed and get to class—trust me you are going to regret it! Although in reality I may have screwed up on my first go around, I am thankful for the opportunity to have another shot. Life lessons are sometimes better learnt through experience, because I know I will never miss a day of college!

I would look at myself and say.. Do not drop out of high school. Stay in school and finish strong. It is better to have tried and failed than to have given up. Go straight into college when you finish high school and do not take a break because breaks turn into forever. Please care more about your future than what is happening with your friends. Choose to do homework over going out with your friends to have fun. Every assignment that is not a 100, do over. Take that assignment home and make sure that you know how to correctly work the ones that you have missed. Ask for help. Do not be afraid to see a teacher after school, hire a tutor, or ask your friends and family if they could lend a hand on an assignment that you are having trouble with. The last thing that I would say to myself is to never give up hope when all hope it lost. Do not dwell on the past. Care about the present. Picture yourself in the future.

If I was able to go back to myself in high school I would tell myself not to panic so much about the future. I would tell myself that things work out the way I wanted them to and to focus more on enjoying myself. I would also have told myself to get a part-time job. This would have really helped since I have student loans. It is pretty hard to have job and go to college at the same time. Having that job in high school would have made a difference. Other than that, I would have told myself to not be so afraid to meet new people, to be myself and just enjoy my childhood. It is a difficult transition going from being in the protection of your parents wings to living on your own. I would also tell myself to enjoy all the time I can with my family since that quality time will get scarce.

The advice I would give myself is not to be afraid to take any chances in college, take any opportunity that comes my way such as doing the study of board, even if my parents don't want me to succeed in college ,I want to prove to them that I can do anything if I put my mind and soul into my dream . Another advice I would tell myself is to volunteer in college and get as many scholarships I can and not be afraid of telling people why I want to become a nurse.

I would tell myself to take this more seriously. As crazy as it seems, I took applications very lightly. I would retake my SATs, and apply for as many scholarships as possible. I would buy a fridge for my freshman year instead of renting one--it's cheaper that way. I would buy a memory foam mattress bad instead of an egg crate--it's worth the money! I would send thank-you cards to all of the teachers who helped to foster my academic side. Most of all, I would tell myself that I need to start learning how to take care of myself before others.

Going two years back in time, the first thing I would do is grab the face of my 18 year old self, gaze deeply into my hazel chestnut eyes and restate what Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail” Although this quote holds simple words it embodies the purest truth to success. Knowing what I know now I would urge my younger self to let go of any fear and doubt and to take advantage of all the opportunities that Drew has to offer. Although I am a leader now, I would urge my younger self to start earlier in order to become susceptible to all the stupendous experiences that life and college has to offer. Rather than start off as the shy high school graduate, nervous of the transition into college life, I would advocate for my younger self to face it head on, with hands outstretched and a heart pulsing with curiosity and determination. I would later assure my younger timid self how essential it is to take advantage of all opportunities; it can help you release the hidden leader inside.

Life is incredibly unexpected, filled with things we go through that we might not ever understand or comprehend. What does it mean to be an adult? What does it mean to be a normal functioning human being? With so many questions that taunt us and corrupt our judgement, it is no reason to stop us from seeing what is there before our very eyes. Therefore, to my naive high school self, I would say, stop being everyone else. Don't fret what everyone else is doing. Yes, the medical field is growing, but nursing was never what you wanted, just an excuse to make Dad proud. College is very intense, expensive and could be wasted if you don't have a plan. Be aware and look inside to what you possess and what truly makes you happy. The future is in the present. Everything is this moment can change your life. Plan ahead and be patient. Don't change and become what others want you to become. It tears the heart and can take many years to fix, so just be yourself. This may seem difficult to handle , but it is quite elementary, just be and let life unfold naturally.

I would tell myself to go and plan for more scholarships.