Florida State University Top Questions

I would tell myself to go to community college first. I would advise my younger self to think of the first two years as years 13 and 14, in continuation of k-12. The reason I would say this is it took me two years to even figure out what my strengths were. When you leave the home for the first time, or even taking on new responsibilities for the first time, it’s hard to tell what you’re good at because you might be re-discovering your “real world” talents all over again. In order to capitalize on skills that you already have, you need to know what you’re working with. Once you get those general education courses out of the way you will be all set, not to mention better off in your piggy bank, to start at a public or private university. Even better, if you decide not to continue to the university, you’ve at least completed an associate degree, and that alone opens so many doors.

The advice I would give myself would be to have an open mind. I was bummed that I didn’t get to go to my dream school, University of Florida, and I was upset that I chose to come to the rivalry school. I grew up in a Gator household, where most of my family graduated from, so when I wasn’t accepted and came to Florida State instead I felt like I was a traitor. I would also tell myself that I had to let go of the past so that I could enjoy everything that was happening at my school. I was always in my dorm room Skyping with my high school friends telling them how miserable I was at FSU and how I had not made any friends. I wanted to keep the past still alive with all of my high school friends who were already moving on and adjusting to their college lives. I would tell myself that they would still be my friends even if we go our separate ways and the reason I was miserable was because I had already had my mind set on being unhappy at FSU.

Have fun. It is important to do well in the classes you take, but it is more important to know that you did your best and were honest the whole way through. The most important things you will take from college are your experiences. Go do something you have never tried before. Go join a club or be part of greek life or a sports team. College is the time to broaden your horizons and culture yourself with all that the university has to offer. Get involved and make the most of your time here both academically and extracurricuraly.

I'd work harder to get my GPA score higher so I could qualify for a better school and more scholarships.

As a high school senior, I personally believe that I was doing everything right. I was getting A's in all my classes, including my high level AP classes, but nothing could have prepared me for this. Moving out from home and into college, as I am sure most can understand, is an emotional experience. For me, leaving my friends and family was difficult, but that wasn't the most emotional experience for me. As the date approached to make the move out, I had this overwhelming feeling of mediocrity; I felt that my life was below par so far. I could only best explain the feeling as being analogous to reading a bad book with a good plot. At that point, I looked back at the book of my life that had just ended, on the eve of my new story, and saw potential that was never reached, achievements unattained. This feeling haunted me for the summer preceding my coming to Florida State and when I finally got here, I saw the foolishness in my ways. I would go back to assure myself of our life's achievements, to look back content, not unsatisfied.

As a senior I felt lonely and often looked for activities to join to keep myself busy. It was hard to accomplish my goals without the presence of my mother and sister. If I could go back I would talk to myself and try to understand that you are the only one who can really guide yourself to higher heights. You are responsible for your future and therefore, everyone is alone at some point in life. Now that I am in college, I feel the same as everyone else. Everyone is alone here. Being alone and fighting for what I wanted in highschool made me who I am today. I feel more prepared than others and ready to accomplish my goals for these next four years. If I could go back I would think outside of highschool. I would think like a college student who has to make it on their own. I frequently cried because I did not have my mother and my close family by my side when everyone else did. But I believe that It made me stronger and it has made my transition to college a lot easier.

If I had the ability to go back in time, I would tell my past self to listen to my parents much more. I would advise myself to apply for more scholarships and grants ahead of time. I would also tell myself that schoolwork is more important than the friends that want to hang out. I would tell myself to practice the piano more. But I would also tell myself to enjoy the people that are close to me, such as family and friends. Because when theay are gone, they are really gone. College is a huge transition, but many benefits, but also its share of drawbacks, like being away from family for extended periods of time. All in all, I would advise myself to cherish the good moments, heed to advice, and keep my priorities straight.

You need to learn how to balance. You can have fun, you have to have fun. Also, you need to learn how, responsibly. Get off facebook, deactivate it! Netflix is a time-sucker also. They do not even have good movies. Learn how to be happy and satisfied with yourself. You cannot go looking for someone to give you happiness. You must be complete and content with yourself or you will become dependent on others. Your partner should complement you, not complete you. Girls are selfish, that includes you, lower your expectations. Befriend people with your values or better. Mom gives the best advice for boys. Stop looking for a boy. Your sister gives the best advice for school. She is smart, really smart. Discouraged from your school work? Go outside and be active! Stop worrying and enjoy this chapter in your life. Try and take a step back and learn to appreciate everything you have been blessed with.

First off, stop stressing! Things work out and stressing about them before hand does no one any good. Being on time is the way to go: give your standardized tests, visite universities, submit applications, and follow through with other loose ends like graduation activities and transcripts. In addition, do your reasearch! You want to be a hundred percent sure whether or not the university you may attend is the one for you. Location, number of students, degrees offered, weather, financial aid offered, public vs private are all vital things to consider. Lastly, enjoy your last year! You would be surpriesed the way the time passes by, there's simply so much to do senior year!

I would tell myself to save more money. I am currently looking at a private university to continue to my masters degree and I have realized that it will be absolutely exspensive and I am going to have to work my butt off. I would tell myself that everything would be fine. After graduating I stressed over every single detail always thinking I would not live up to my full potential. So far I have had a 3.5 GPA so I must be doing something right. I would tell my self to slow life down and enjoy the little things. In less than 6 months I will live away from everyone I know and the beautiful place I call home. Its a sad reality that I take these things for granted on an everyday basis.