Florida State University Top Questions

Jake, you need to save a little more and spend a little less. You need to invest time in learning to play the guitar, or a sport, and hone your skills that you already have. In college, you're going to be veru focused on your schoolwork and social life and you might lose touch with yourself a little bit. It will be important for you to have an insightful and meangingful way to reconnect and discover yourself. Don't be afraid of spending nights studying by yourself and know that your studies are going to mean much more to you as you try to develop yourself into an asset to your future field of interest. Don't be discouraged by rejection, it is inevitable. Be encouraged by the knowledge that you tried and don't put all of your eggs in one basket. There are many opportunities in the world, be open to all of them. You're going to be alright.

Going back in time now, I would do more internships through my junior and senior years of high school. Academics is greatly important and I have been successful enough to graduate valedictorian of my class and score relatively well on my ACTs. My regret is that I am attending this great colloege but, I have not been able decide on a major.

Hey dufus, it's me from the future! Listen up! This going to reflect how you begin your academic journey to becoming the person your going to admire for the rest of your life. Now, I know you want to experience life and have fun, but you must learn to balance it. Everything in life is a balance. You are going to be a doctor, think about what that means, Lots of weekends indoors studying for that organic test or physics test. Temptation is going to come knocking at your door (maybe literally) you have to say, “No! I’m destined to be somebody and that’s not going to change.” Your friends are going to tempt you to go out with them and socialize instead of study, you have to politely but indicatively say , “sorry guys, but tonight is just one of those nights.” That sentence is going to be repeated more than once, I can assure you. If you listen to me, your classes and social life will be much more equipped to handle whatever life can throw at you. Remember, you can have fun in college but study. Oh, and by the way, lay off the butter.

In high school I was not completely aware of the huge transition that would occur in College. I did not take high school seriously until senior year, where I changed my mindset began to focus on football, and trying to make a career out of my talent because I had a drive to be succesful. If I would have taken hig hschool more seriously then maybe this transition into college would have been simpler. There are many challenges that come with college and for me the one that is impacting me the most is learning how to study. Being that I turned my act around my last year I struggled with tests because I did not know effectively how to study, as well as ask for help when it came to my academics. People in college want to see you succeed but they can only help if you ask for it. With all this being said I would tell myself as a high school Senior to definetely take my education more seriously, and not be too prideful to ask for help with my academics so that I could fully prosper here at the Florida State University.

Really know your major and STICK WITH IT. Know what you want. Focus on school.

One of the most important things I learned after a semester in college is that every point counts. In high school there are many ways to make up any missed assignments or failed tests, once in college all of that changes. If a professor offers a way to gain extra points do not snub the offer but instead take advantage of it. The second thing I learned was that being involved and active made me the happiest. It doesn’t matter what it is, if it is something big like Dance Marathon or something small like a board game club, as long as it gets you out to meet people it is worth it. I always find that my most unhappy days are the ones where I find myself in my dorm room most of the day. Finally don’t be afraid to interact with people, everyone is just as nervous and awkward as you are going to be so take a chance and make new friends.

If time travel was possible I would want to tell myself not to care so much about what people think. I would tell myself that it is going to be a rough year ahead but just to hold on tight because in the end things are going to get better. Another bit of advice I would give is to be more prepared for entering college. It was a crazy first few months so focus less on holding on to what is happening right now and look to the future where the amazing college experiences are waiting. Don't be so scared of the future. I would also add that it is important not to fight the changes that are coming, do not hold on to lost loves or friends that left you, but focus on who stayed. Mom and dad are not going to work out but it is not your responsibility to fix them. Learn to it let go. The people who love you will stay and you will learn that the hard way but I promise you, things will not always be this bad. Everything gets better. Just hold on.

Dear Self, Pay attention to what I am about to tell you. I know your parents and teachers told you, but now I am going to tell you. As you begin your senior year, soak up these memories; have fun but be sure to apply yourself until the very end. Learn as much from your teachers and advisors as you can. Ask for their advice and opinions because there are things you should do in high school that will help you in college. Explore, shadow, and observe different careers now. Learn as much as you can in your senior year and take the difficult classes now, because they will make your first year in college seem easy. Get organized, become responsible and begin to take charge of yourself now while you have teachers and parents watching over you. Listen to their direction, learn from your mistakes, study hard, ask for forgiveness, and keep on trying. You will not want to miss out on your dream college experience because you wanted to take the easy road or because senioritis got in the way. You've got allot of support from your parents, teachers and family. Go for it!

Do not stress out everything will work out. keep focuesed on your studies and do your homework, play and fun will come even easier if you do! Have fun!

I would tell myself to be selfless. In college I have learned that the world doesn't revovle around me. My life has been opened up to new ideas and new concepts. I have been challenged to think outside of my circumstances and I have been challenged to learn about the world. I have been set free from the barriers of my own flesh and from the views of my own eyes. I have been taught and educated and stretched to understand others. I wish I would have spent my college years understanding others. I wish I would have spent more time listening rather than arguing, but at least I learned. I want to live my life serving the community and people. I want to listen to people and learn from people. Now that I am about to graduate from Florida State I wish I was selfless. Instead of living my life for myself I want to live my life giving it away. So if I went back in time I would tell myself, "Life is not about you."