Eastern Michigan University Top Questions

Pick an environment you fee comfortable in, and get involved as soon as you can.

Don't freak out. It's a better environment than high school, entirely different, and you'll enjoy it as there is less emphasis on asinine things like homecoming and more on actually making friends and doing well in school.

I would tell myself that college is a lot of work but it's a very rewarding feeling when you accomplish a task that at first seemed impossible. You learn to push yourself in ways that you would never think possible. I would also remind myself that you are thrown into situations that require you to grow up quickly. The decisions that you make at that moment could shape the rest of your life. College is an amazing experience, I would tell myself, but also a lot of work, but the friends you make here will be with you always.

I would tell myself to forcus more on my school work and to apply for more scholarships. I wish now that I knew more about what to expect when I started college. I would of hit the books a lot harder in high school. I would of taken studying more important than socializing. Now that I am in college though my fews on studying has changed greatly. I actaully enjoy working hard on my papers and seeing the positive grades I get back from me putting more into it. I want to graduate with the best I can be from college because I did not do that when I was in high school and I believe this counts for so much more.

As a high school senior, I was independent, proud and thick headed. If I could go back in time to talk to myself then, I would let myself know that it was going to be okay. I would tell myself that it is okay to start off at community college and explore your interests until you are ready to focus your mind on a specific subject. It is okay to cut back on time spent with friends for time spent on studying. It is okay to work on projects as a group because not everyone will be unreliable. It is okay to leave old places and things and faces behind in pursuit of new adventures, experiences, challenges and scenery. I would make sure to let myself know that not everyone is certain what they want to do in life and that most people make career changes. I would take things in stride and be able to enjoy the time I had to figure out where I was going. Most of all, I would have been completely confident the entire time because I would know that eventually I would get to where I needed to be.

The advice I would give is to really take the time to get a feel for different colleges. Do what's best for you and not what's best for others. If you know you like to party maybe you shouldn't go to a big college thats known for partying. Go to a smaller college or maybe live off campus. Take the time to really think about your choices. Do whats best for you and your future. If you know you'll get home sick maybe you should go to a college not far from home. Just remember it's all about bettering yourself. You need to stay focused and acheive your goals. There will bee MANY distractions especially your first year. Do not let anything or anyone get it the way of you having a better future, having a career, and fulfilling all of your dreams.

The biggest piece of advice that I would give is to say to make sure you know what is important to you. It doesn't matter where all your friends are going, or where your boyfriend is going. The only thing that matters is that you pick the school that is best for what you value. Some people want to far away from home, and some don't. Some people want the best school for their major no matter where it is, and some people want to go for the best school within driving distance. Once you know what is important to you, picking a school won't seem as overwhelming as you thought. To get the most of the college experience you have to learn to be open-minded for new people and new things, while always keeping in mind that your number one priority while being at school is to do just that..... Go to school. As long as you work hard there is no reason that you can't play hard either.

I would really look at where you are and who you want to be in 5 years when you are looking at potential colleges. Consider your religion and moral attitudes and career goals. Look for organizations that really support your beliefs before agreeing to attend a school. You want to surround yourself with a network of people who will truly encourage you to be the best person you can be and being around people that you have little in common with won't help. I chose a school that had a party reputation but knew I had no desire to party. I have struggled with that decision because it was very tough to find my niche. Luckily I did find it but I would advice someone to be careful to avoid situations like that because they do bring stress and heartache into an already tough and challenging situation.

Your first choice isn't always the best choice. Dig deeper into the cirriculum the school has to offer and make the decision based on what college offers the best program that you're interested in. To make the most out of your college experience, be social. Make friends, go out on the weekends, and get to know as many people as you can. You'll regret it later in life if you don't take the time to get to know people while you're in college. Also, study often. This seems like common sense, but it's important. If you're serious about finding a job after graduation, you have to know what you're doing. Studying is the best way to make sure you know what you're doing. Most importantly, don't forget to have fun.

The best advice I could give is to make sure that the college is the one for you. Make sure they have classes that match your major, pick a place that fits you, for example, if you a city person pick a college that's not far away from cities. Make sure the professors/faculties are friendly and enthused. Make sure the price of the college is affordable to you. Pick a place where you can have fun but also have a quiet place for you to study or just to relax. Make sure the college does not only have small or big classes, but both.