Edgewood College Top Questions

Stay focused. Because of my perfect attendance throughout high school, maintaining a 4.0 GPA, and being involved in the community, I learned perseverance, time management skills, reliability, determination, and courage. All of these characteristics were a great benefit for the transition from high school into college. You can accomplish anything if you stay focused and believe in yourself.

I would tell myself to make sure I make the very best grades possible. I would also tell myself to make sure I get a college degree, that once I get to age 33 I will be living on my own and I need to take adventage of living at home while I can. At 33 that I will be working hard to support myself therefore; I will not be eligible to recieve a pell grant . It will be almost impossible for me to pay for college so I need to grasp the opportunity while I still can. I need to go to college right out of high school so I can send my parents money because they will lose alot of money in the stock market. I wish I could have forseen my future back then and grasped life by the hands better than I have. I am glad I now saw the light and am doing my very best to make my future brighter.

It?s simple really...In the event that I could travel back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself on the ups-and-downs of college. I would proceed to give myself a crash course on the do's and don?ts, essentially attempting to best prepare myself at a second shot to not do things much differently per say, but to do them far more efficiently and effectively. Shortly after I would very likely sip on a diet 7up and sit down with my 2009-2010 stock market statistics. I would have previously mapped out the events that triggered the recent so called "global" recession. I wouldn?t attempt to prevent it as I would only stand out as a ludicrous and more appropriately, a skeptic economist, however I would use it to my advantage. This future data would help my past self accrue large sums of profits to make a difference, for myself individually, to others as a community and to the planet as a whole. Ps/Note: The time and resources allotted to me on my endeavor back to the past must be taken into consideration.

Remember when dad was driving you back from a soccer game the other weekend and you were discussing college and he told you that you will change your major at least once? Or when he repeatedely said to expect the unexpected? Well, dad will be gone in three years and he won't be able to share his wisdom, so be sure to listen and learn from him now. He's smarter than you realize. Today, you can't picture yourself as anything but a teacher, but you will be able to do so soon enough. The people surrounding you and the challenges you endure will shape your goals. Dad said it's important to write down your goals and what motivates you. Even though they will change, you must reflect and see where you were, where you are, and where you are going. So keep a journal. You will change majors and face the most difficult time in your life, but you will survive. Expect the unexpected and when it arrives unwelcomed, remember you cannot control everything that happens to you, but you can control how you deal with it. Don't fight these challenges. Let them guide you.

First and for-most I would tell myself to grow up. To become a responsible, active, and mature citizen for yourself and your country you need to grow up! If you want to excel in life the first step is to take responsibility of your life and where you are headed. High School is a breeze compared to "real life," and the harder you work on your grades and your test scores, better opportunityies will be furnished because of the initiative that you took in High School. Free will is something that all people have, but is something so many people do not understand. Understand that it is your life and the decisions you make, the influences you pur yourself around, and the steps you take will determine your destiny. With that said, please take the time to consider making wise and astute decisions for yourself because it will pay off when you hold that diploma and you go to find a career in this "savage economical system." Knowledge is something no one can take away from you, so take the time to obtain as much knowledge as you can now. Sincerely - Anthony C. Gonzales Stig.

This is a time when you feel like you are standing uncertainly on a diving board, preparing to plunge into the great unknown. You have many expectations and may have planned scenarios about what college life has in store for you. But instead of struggling to make college conform to your vision -- walk around and see what is around you. Don't try to fit your life into a slot -- learn from the big, bright opportunies college will bring. Ask questions. Study Student Life posters. Volunteer. Go to the documentary showing on campus. Visit art shows. Listen to campus radio stations. Attend lectures. Go -- even if the event isn't something you think you'll find interesting -- because this is how you will find out who you are. Explore, discover and learn. If you let life unfold before you, you may just find the path to your future.

Dear (high school senior) Mary Paige, I have changed a lot since high school due to the challenges and obstacles I faced while in college. It wouldn't be fair to tell you everything that has happened to me because all of it helped me become who I am today. However, I would like to give you three words of advice that will help you work toward being the best person you can be. You've probably already heard these words, but never really listened. The three words are: TAKE HEALTHY RISKS. College is full of new people, new surroundings, and new opportunities. Some of these new risks will be mistakes, but some will change your life for the better! You will never know which is which unless you take a healthy risk. There's so much advice that I'd like to give you- get involved, meet people, have fun, actually read the class material, exercise, eat well, call your parents, don't order food late at night, watch your food when it's cooking, separate your laundry before washing it, but most of all TAKE HEALTHY RISKS. Good Luck! Sincerely, (present-day) Mary Paige

Knowing everything that I know now about college life, I would probably tell myself to really study hard in high school and to take as many AP classes as possible. I would also tell myself to be more open to change and to realize that everyone is going through the same thing that you are. They may be taking different classes and going for a different degree but they are still attending school, maybe working, maybe playing sports, so they are still juggling more than one thing at the same time. College life is a great way to meet new people and basically to start over where no one may know who you are. While you are in college, you grow into an adult. During this time, you learn and experience a lot of things that you did not in high school. I would also tell myself to not worry about the small thing, but to always look at the big picture. Sometimes you just have to go with the flow and hope that everything works out, sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't. That's what life is all about, and college definatly helps with learning that.

I would tell myself that I was doing great. I would tell myself that everything I was working hard for in High-School would really help in college. I would tell my high school freshman self to think about the future when I want to put off my homework and think of how, once I'm in college that all the hard work I did in High-school would make college easier. (Since I went to a tough college prep.) I would also tell myself to not worry about what people think of you in high school, once you get to college you can be whatever you want and people will still accept you. I would tell myself: keep being who you are, work hard for what you want and stay strong; life only gets more fun.

I would say be very stingy when it comes to you money because college is a very expensive time in your life. Also be true to yourself and don't conform to people around you who you think you want to be friends with.

Dear future college students! I have attended three different colleges in the last 5 years. The smaller class sizes and detication of the teachers attracted me to Edgewood College. It is very important to decide if you prefer lecture halls or small classes. Having your teacher know your name or your student ID. It is also very important to look at the cost of the school that you have in mind, also the location. Even though location is very important, do not let your girlfriend, boyfreind, parents, sibbling, ect. dirrect your decision. In the long run, that small decision might turn into a huge problem. I suggest that you check out at least 5 colleges, and then apply to a few or all of them depending on what you observed. Get out there and meet new people, do not always stick with your high school buddies, and get involved. Good luck in the future!

Sit in on classes at the school. Also, the most important thing is to ask students about the campus. Don't ask people who give tours or student ambassadors or anything, ask unbiased students. Everyone else will lie to you to try to get you to attend their school. Make the most of your college experience by spending a lot of time with a select group of people you really enjoy. Talk about things that you like to talk about, and learn from your friends. Go off campus and try to get new experiences.

The best this is to make sure you visit the campus and look at the settings around you. If it's possible spend sometime in a classroom and see how the classes are like. Also, the settings are important. It's good to get a feel, and see where jobs are available and a good and fun place you can hangout at.

I think that is important to consider lots of options and think about what will make the student most content. It is important to think about the class size that the student will be comfortable with. In my own experience I thought that I would be most comfortable speaking up in classes that were smaller, which is one of the reasons I chose the school I am attending. For a student to make the most of their college experience I think that is important to live on-campus, if possible. This allows you to meet a lot of new people and make friends. It can also help you become more connected to your campus and the activities that are provided for you. For me, I found that it also help me develop independence. I think that it is also important to get involved in activities, like clubs and sports. Another good way to get involved is to apply for an on-campus job. This will also help you to meet people and become part of the college community.

There is not ONE school that is right for you. Do not let anyone pick your school for you because then you end up running the risk of being unhappy in the long run. Another suggestion would be to broaden your choices so that you can get the most out of the opportunities that each school offers individually. There are so many great schools that will fit every personality on this planet, but if you do not try and give yourself those options, then you are closing some doors that could potentially harness great success in your life. The biggest idea is to have fun with your college search. It should never be a stressful situation. Make sure to visit campuses with open eyes and a smile on your face because those buildings are the start of the rest of your life; so choose wisely.

The advice I would give would be to tour as many schools as you can, and when you are there ask a lot of questions. It is a big decision of where you will be spending the next four years of your life so asking questions and seeing everything is important.

College is definitely a unique experience, but it's only fun and exciting if you want it to be. Get involved in a few extracurricular activities or clubs to meet people who have similar interests. Having or not having friends can make or break your college experience. Also, apply to as many scholarships as you can because though it may not seem stressful to you now, having to buy groceries and housing on top of your education can get to be very difficult. Lastly, live in a dorm or on campus housing for your first year, no matter how close to home you are. If you hate it - you never have to go back, but at least you'll have tried it. It's a humbling experience and is often the beginning of your social adventures.

I have attended 3 colleges, and it has taken me all 3 years to find out what I wanted to do. The most important part about it is that I would not be where I am today without every single one of those semesters. Finding the right college takes time, but when it comes down to it, a few extra semesters for a drastic change that will last for the rest of your life is well worth it. Just make sure you have the basics down and that your general requirements are completed with some classes that you are interested in taking dispursed inbetween. And do not be afraid to ask others for help! Everyone is more than willing to assist you and college shouldn't be a scary place. It's a place for self-exploration and it's the perfect time in your life to do it. Just don't waste it all partying - pay attention but enjoy it!

When finding the right college to attend first think about the size that you think you would best work in. I think that is very important because that effects how well you are able succeed. Also look ahead at financial issues because that can become very stressful if you do not plan ahead. Also when you are finding the right college it is important to think about the distance away from home and how you will be able to handle it. Do not pick a college because that is where your friends are going. Don't worry if you are further away from them this will help you become more open to meeting new people and you will always be able to see them during breaks. It also makes it more interesting when you seperate from your friends because then you are able to go and visit other colleges. Mainly when finding the right college to attend do your research and apply to as many as you want so you have your choices.

Choose a college that has what you want specifically to your interests and goals.