George Mason University Top Questions

There are surely future plans in mind, but the basic thing is to analyse the effects of those plans by weighing them on the "cost-benefit" scale. I know i am growing up; but still i am naive and inexperienced high school senior. How should I assure myself that my plans are skewed to the benefit side rather than to that of cost's? Hence, i would pay heed on my parents, teachers , or any experienced person's pieces of advice. I need to detect that on which subject i am more inclined. Also, i need to see the praise, complements or encouragement i recieve from people to pursue a particular major in my college life. Satisfying the major-decision issue, i will not waist time on it. Second, being no more in school, i should be mindful the importance of saving-money for the college as it is not free. Therefore, i will utilise my time by having any job. Third, i should realise the importance of time management for the enrollment and admissions in my desired colleges. By that, i will be easily be able to solve the credit or enrollment requirements' issues.

Dont. Room. With. Your. Bestfriend. Worst decision I ever made. At the time obviously we thought it was a grand idea and we bought matching duvets and we split the cost of our fridge, microwave and everything else from Target. Now our relationship has plummeted and moving out was an awkward conversation of who gets what, felt like a break up.

It's hard to believe only a year ago I was a senior in high scool about to graduate. As the oldest of four children, I was the first one to attend college. I would say that I am more of a home-body and tend to get shy and nervous in new situations. As a second-semester freshman at Mason, I can now look back at my first year in college and smile. It has been an amazing ride and definitely much better than what I was expecting. If I could tell myself some advice to make the adjustment into college run more smooth, I would say to immediately join a club or organization and get involved. It is important to remain focused, take notes, go into office hours, and form study groups. It is okay to miss certain outtings at night; they'll be back next weekend and it is important to take care of your health and studies. Do not get nervous, call your mom and dad regularly, and appreciate each day because time flies and it won't be long until college is over and I'll be in the real world with a real job.

I would have told myself to really think about what I wanted to do with my life, before picking a major based on how I wanted my life to be. My biggest regret in college is staying as a business major for two years and wasting time getting sub-par grades. My true passion is psychology and I wish I could start college over so that I could have more time as a psychology major, take more psychology classes, and conduct my own research project through the honors in psychology program.

Just be prepared for more course work. It is kind of a punch in the face when you first begin, but it does get easier.

Don't take yourself too seriously.

I would tell myself to learn more about the schools which I applied to and take full advantage of the information available. Had I known more about the opportunities which Mason offers I would have probably listed them as my first choice. I would also tell myself to be more open and social when I got to college so that it wouldn't have taken me quite as long to make friends and become a part of my campus' social scene.

Congratulations on getting this far. I always knew you would, but it's still a big deal, so if no one else says it, I'm proud of you... especially since I AM you. Well, this is awkward. Anyway, you're about to make some big decisions. They told you that the next four years are the most important of your life, that where you go, what you study, who you meet will define you. They're right. But I want to tell you something they forgot: after four years, you're going to have another four years, and then another. Life will continue on, and you'll have to choose to learn and grow every year, whether you have exams or not. Don't worry about this decision. It's one of a million you'll make, and yes, it will change your life forever, but can I tell you something? I've seen what's waiting for you four years from now. Enjoy the journey- college, not college, adventures that take you around the world, and the people who bring you home. It's not going to be easy, but my sweet girl, it's so worth it.

RELAX. College is a lot more serious than High School, so take advantage of the easy life you have at home while you have it. The thing I most miss is being able to go out on weekends, go out to the beach, or to a theme park, or shopping, because once your on a college campus without a car, its very restricting what you can do. Dont waste so much time perfecting everything, its just high school, that work doesnt show up on your career applications, just your college application. Yes, work hard to get into that college of your choice, but be realistic and keep in mind that you are still young and should take advantage of that. Furthermore, I would tell my high school self to not think about where everyone else is going to college. It doesnt matter who got in where, or where your best friend is going, at the end of the day you should strive to go somewhere that will make you happy, not what will get you the most likes when you announce it on a Facebook status.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, the advice I would give myself is to try new things and don’t limit yourself to just one particular interest. When I started my freshmen year of high school, I already had a specific goal, but my plan to reach that goal was a little hazy. Even though I didn’t have the precise plan, I knew what I needed to do, so I only focused on reaching that goal. Since I was only concentrated on a single idea, I limited myself from experiencing a lot of different opportunities and campus events. I thought that if a particular occasion didn’t apply to my goal, then I didn’t have to bother with it. I made a barrier and restricted myself from gaining new experiences and learning about different interests. I should have taken the risks and not let fear cloud my judgments. So as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take risks and try new things and don’t let fear restrict or influence you.