Fayetteville State University Top Questions

I have learned the true meaning of a second family. As I stated earlier, I was afraid I wouldn't fit in. I was afraid to leave home and branch away from my parent's care. I was afraid to be in Fayetteville. But coming here was the best decision I could have made for, not just me, my family and community. I have learned to accept people for who they are, regardless of differences they share with me. I've learned to be an independent young lady. FSU helped me create a life long bond with people I never met. It challenged me to step out of my comfort zone and into reality.

That with school fun can also come with it. Learning is not over powered by fun and fun is not over powered learning.

I have become more aware of the necessity for service learning and volunteerism in academia. There is such a great opportunity to become a member of the community while in college. The University I attend is focused upon creating a partnership and cohesion between students, organizations, and communities. Service learning has become an excellent manner in which FSU is striving and achieving community service and cohesion in Fayetteville, NC.

Education is the only gift nobody cann't take away from you. All the knowledge passed from the instructors is one of the most valuable gifts ever given to me. Attending school is also a great place for networking. I have learned about clubs, organizations, internships, job opportunities, etc just by talking with my classmates.

As a student attending Fayetteville State University if I could go back and talk to myself about college and the transition between high school and college I would tell myself that I really need to push myself harder in my classes studying wise. A lot of times in high school I would just do only enough to get by but since I have been at college I have seen many opportunities that I could have got in high school such as scholarships by doing better in school. Now I am really focus on what I came here for which is to get a quality education and stay focus on the right path so I can achieve my goal which is to be an accountant. I would also tell myself about college is to be better prepared on starting to get use to living on your own. Being in college the first couple of days it really downed on me that I had a lot of freedom and had to make wise decisions. Some of my friends did not make the right choices the first semester and is no longer attending here this semester due to bad choices.

With the ability to go back in time to my highschool days, i would definetly find myself and let me know that i am a promising genius. I would tell myself to cut out all the foolishness, and quit acting like i need attention from people that dont realy matter. I have learned that college is all about you, if you dont do your work and take care of your business then no one will. i would also tell my highschool self to continue performing in musicals and anything that has to do with the stage, performing comes natural to me thats why being an artist is my major. simply because i love it and you should always do somthing you love when it comes to choosing a carrer.

If I could go back to High School knowing what i know now, I would do one simple task. That task would be pay closer attention to my GPA. I've noticed now, that I'm in College it doesnt matter that you word that star player at your High School. In College everything you recieved is what you've earned. In High School i was more concered about how many points I scored a night, whether than my GPA. Now, its coming back to bite me. I would tell myself to lock my room door and read a novel once or twice a week. College is all about you. It's your gateway to do whatever you wish in your life. A good High School GPA increases those chances. I shouldn't took High School more seriously. High School was fun, I miss all the parties and my classmates, but thoses things aren't going to get me a job. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, i wouldn't told myself to leave that party and study for the Math exam in the morning.

Girl don't stress out too much because it is not worth it because in the end everything will pay off when you graduated from HS. Trust me, things will get better. Focus on yourself and studies, don't worry about what other say about you. You know yourself better than anyone else. Don't give up, keep on going no matter what. Try to think positive and stop being negative and complaining all the time because the more you complain and think negative, you will never go anywhere in life. So stop stressing out and pay attention to what you are doing now. I know it is hard because both of our parents didn't speak english when they arrived during the war time of the Khmer Rouge. I know that our mom wants us to do well in life. Knowing that being the first generations is very hard because coming from a family who doesn't speak english. Trying to balance out the american culture and asian culture. It take time and step by step to get where you are right now. Things will get better. Trust yourself and believe no matter what you do. =]

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take classes serious. I would make sure I made it to class on time everyday. When it came down to doing homework I would make sure I complete the whole assignment instead of doing just enough to get by. I would tell myself to take college credits so i can have them for when i make it to college then i wouldn't have to take the beginner classes.

The advice I will give myself is to make the right decisions and choices that can benefit me in college. I would get use to being reliable for my own actions that I will be held responsible for. I would focus more on getting scholarships and making good grades. Being matured about different situations more before entering college. I would be really nervous about college because I would have to make a change into a college setting rather than a high school setting. Being around different people and being on my own will be a challenge. Without my family being there to help me I would have to get use to being on my own and being a woman. I will not be able to depend on my family to keep me focused on my work, I would have to be able to keep myself focused on my own and know what I need to do about getting my school work accomplished and making the proper grades to be successful throughout my years of college. I have to motivate myself to be more determined and get what I want out of college and never give up on anything in life.