Florida International University Top Questions

Don't be afraid to talk to people and make friends. Work hard, even though it is hard work, good grades will make life easier. Foregt what others, want you to do and go for what you enjoy and are passionate about. Make the most every day and do as much as you can without going crazy. Never give up, no matter how stressful come days will be. And stand up for yourself.

I would have told myself to broaden my horizons and not only apply to schools in Florida. I should have researched my options a lot more extensively. I would also tell myself not to be afraid. Rejection is not scary; it only makes me want bigger and better opportunities. If I were able to speak to my former self, I would probably be a happier, more educated college student.

I am in a situation due to domestic disturbances that has brought me to perform poorly my freshman year; now I am a student in good standing with the university. Just last semester I received an A in a 2nd level language course, and an A- in an upper division history class. I wish I could have told myself to focus more on getting the work done and not allowing myself to be dragged down by the family issues which abounded then. University life is full of deadlines, increased workload, and complete responsibility. It is not very hard, however, if one truly focuses on simply getting the assignments done. I also wouldn't have chosen upper division classes my first semester in; I was not advised very well, but I also did not seek it. I take full responsibility for having lost a major scholarship, and now I am paying for college largely out of pocket. The first half of tuition was due 01/08/10, and I had to max out my boyfriend's credit cards, along with borrow some money from my sister. I am appreciative of any help I can get.

I would say to stay focused on my school work, school work needs to be my number one priorty and as a freshman I took advantage of the freedom in a bad way. Make sure to get school work done in order to graduate in time with your classmates.

I would of took time time to look for better college, I would have taken school must more seriously because everything Ilearn in high school came back to me again and I had no choice but to learn the materials now all over again. to stay away from boys so that I wouldn't have a child now to depend on me and I would have more to myslf and to study.

If I could go back to myself as a high school senior, I would tell my past self to attempt even more AP classes even though it seems like it would be too much work at the moment, it would greatly benefit me because it would be money that I could save because I would not have to pay for those courses or the books in the future. I would tell him that he needs to open up and think more about who he is because it will save him from trying to find out who he is as a person in life and he will make friends much easier. I will also tell him that the world he knows is about to change after he leaves the safety of high school. He needs to grasp more responsibility and prepare himself for the unfair world that awaits him outside of this small school.

Assuming that could go back to high school knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to remember the techniques that I learned when I was playing football so I can start on the varsity team every game. I would also work on my English writing skills because that improved in college dramatically. Maybe if that were the case in high school, I woul have scored higher in the English and Reading portion of the SAT. With the better score, I would surely get a lot more money for school because I would have gotten at least the 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} scholarship of Florida Bright Futures. Finally, I would tell myself to enjoy the rest of the year and to always study hard. Not wanting myself to know that I would do great, because I would not want myself to slack off knowing that I am going to be ok. And to avoid this girl that kind of broke my heart and go for the other that would have been great. And not to go to prom alone.

Assuming I could go back in time I would have told myself to whip it into shape and start trying harder. I had always been told by far to many people that I needed to study hard, work had, and do everything I could in High School, so that college would be a bit easier and I would be used to the work load. However like any other teenager, I didnt listen to the advice that anyone over the age of 30 told me, because I felt they don't know, things were different when they were in school, or I'm better then them; besides I was doing just fine in High School. If I could have warned myself, there would have been a far greater chance of me working harder and trying on my schoolwork. I would have gotten more AP credits from passing more exams to exempt me from more college classes. Then I would be prepaired for college. I would be able to handle the work load, and I could jump right into my more advanced classes instead of wasting time taking the basic classes all over again. If only we could warn ourselves about college.

SAVE MORE MONEY AND PRACTICE MORE VIOLIN!

There are so many things i would tell myself; I would enfore and drill the idea that scholarship comes first no matter what in my brain if it took all year long. I would hopefull be able to persuade myself to think more maturely about my priorities beginning with scholarship, classes, dues, and so on all the way to keeping up with deadlines and joining a couple groups here and there to expand my network as soon as i could without interfering with my studies. I would advise myself to think about what i want and listen to what i'm saying because if i would have known that the maturity level and self-motivation level would be so high along with the freedom you have and the responsibility that comes with it, i would have probably been better off the first semester. I'd have to stress the fact that it is hard, but it is rewarding to buckle down and see the acheivement in your hands and the pride others keep in you. I would tell myself the truth about the difficulty but i would also tell myself i could do it if i listened.

take advantage of your senior year, you only go to high school once, and when its over you will never get it back. so live it up make friends and learn, take ap classes and advance in credits so that you can save money. make the most out of highschool so when you make it to college you can make the best out of it as well. be prepared to take control of your own life and manage your time. mommy and daddy arent there to wake you up or speak with your teachers, so take initiative and do your best and become someone in life. live your life to the fullest and take control of your college career. you are incharge of your success.

Make sure to get involved in college, to meet new people. There are clubs, sports, and activities for everyone. The people you meet in these extracirricular activities can become like family. College can be such a rewarding experience if you get involved. Any univeristy can have the family affect on a student, if you let it.

Although my college transition has been fairly simple, I wish I could have gone back in time and warn myself about some aspects of college. If I could go back in time I would tell myself that being a good student isn't the only thing necessary in becoming successful. College is extremely expensive and saving money is one of the key components in becoming successful in college. I would also advise myself to partake in more community service activities to set myself a part from my colleagues who ran for the Silver Knight award. Many scholarships involve taking action in the community, therefore had I known how competitive the race for the Silver Knight award was, I would have put in more hours helping others outside of my own comfort zone. Even though my transition in college would have been easier had I had enough for books, nothing's worse than knowing you could have done more.

I would have told myself , college is not as hard as it seems. I would have say lisenting is the best tool for college. No matter what the professor said just do exactly what he or she says and you will make it through for college. I also want to tell myself have a plan and stick to it. Always have a plan on what you want to do and stick to it. Do not wait for the last minute to do your plan, or else it can screw you over.

If I were able to go back in time and give myself some advise, for starters I would have taken the SAT more seriously. Instead of just going into the test without any real preparation I would take the initiative to attend some SAT classes that help you better understand what it is the test is trying to examine you on, as well as prepare you for the subject areas that were going to be covered in the test. Secondly, I would have taken better advantage of the dual enrollment classes that were offered in my High School because they were free of charge, and I would have not only saved money & time, but would have been more prepared for my college education. Lastly, I would definitely highly recommend myself to write down my goals short as well as long and have a concrete idea of what I wanted to do and how long it would take me to attain them.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself three things. First I would say college is not going to be easy and that if you want to suceed foucus on a goal and stive for it. Second I would let myself known that things will not always go the way they were palnned always have a plan B. Fianlly I would say have fun and enjoy the rest of High School these will be some of the greatest moments in your life.

To be able to go back to my high school days! Just to be able to experience a day with less weight on my shoulders and pressure to succeed sounds tempting. However my high school self would appreciate and benefit more if I went back with sound wisdom and not a plea from the future to relive the past. I wouldn't tell me anything new, I wouldn?t want to ruin the delight and importance of new self discoveries, but I would stress how easy it is to fall behind in what is most important, our academia. I would remind myself that in this race called life, the ones who win the prize of the degree with honors are the ones who made the social sacrifices to prepare for those tests and projects. Never underestimate an assignment, and the time that it would take to complete it, if it?s so quick and menial then just do it. Lastly, I would remind myself that the people who I would sacrifice my school work for to have a social life, will not be able to help me when companies do not hire me due to lacking knowledge.

If I were a high school senior, the advice that I would give myself before picking a college is to do a lot of research. Before attending a university, a student should focus on what they want to accomplish while they attend the university. For example what kind of clubs or classes are they interested in participating and if their university offers them. As well, it is important that a student finds out before attending, what kind of bachelor degree the university offers. In other words, does the university offer a Bachelor of Arts degree or a Bachelor of Science degree. This is very important because each bachelor holds different criteria. For example, a Bachelor of Science will allow the student to explore more indepth research studies about their major, while a Bachelor of Arts will only give them the opportunity to learn the history and basic knowledge of their major. Finding out what kind of degree the student wants is very important to learn before hand because not all universities offer both degrees, they might only offer one. Lack of knowing can cause a student to have to transfer out in the middle of the year to another university.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to see a psychologist. I would tell myself I would be in college for 3 years failing a few classes while getting C's in everything else. I would tell myself that I had given up on being my dream of being a civil engineer. I will tell myself that by chance I saw a psychologist and was diagnosed with A.D.D.I. a variation of attention deficit disorder, Since then I was getting A's and B's in all my classes and on my way to be a civil engineer.

If I had this opportunity I would sit myself down and explain the importance of proper study habits, prioritizing what I truly want out of my college experience and how to manage a high acedemic course line up with a balance of campus life.