Georgia Southwestern State University Top Questions

Do not worry about what people will think of your choice of school, your degree will speak for itself, trauma psychology for the Red Cross is noble without a big name school to back it up, you will prosper with people and sisters who care about you even at a small school that many haven't heard about yet. But you can be the one to tell them about it. Don't worry about what roomate you will be asigned but don't become too attached because its possible that you may need to distance yourself from her, also don't date the first guy to show an interest in you, get to know him first so you can avoid that mistake. Take storage compartment for under your bed and shoe rack for your closet, and bring your earing holder! The turning thing you bought will not be good enough! But relax, you already know how to transition into way harder situations than this!

I would have given much more emphasis to my studies, I would have devoted heart and soul to consider before thinking about marriage. would have grown professionally first.

I would tell myself that college is not at all like high school and that you should really listen and take in consideration of what your teachers and all the college recruiters and other people that have college experice are saying to you. When you get there class is not a game, you're professors will help you as much as they can but they will not baby you at all. Your work must be done and turned in on time, you will not make it through writing high school level papers so you should continue to freshen up on your writing skills and have a study schedule. I would also tell myself about not only managing my time but managing my money because financial aid is nothing to play with, you dont want to dig yourself a whole filled with student loan debt. I would also tell my self to save the money i collect on graduation day. Then i would tell my younger self about all the fun college has to offer also and that you can have fun but not too much fun, there is a time to play and a time to get serious.

Christopher, college is much more difficult than high school. There are actually less test, but they are worth more than tests taken in high school. There could be only two test throughout the whole semester that will determine your grade, so study, study, study! Being a freshman in college is similar to being a freshman in college, except you actually get a chance to live at the place go to school, this is, if you live on campus. Oh, and be careful about who you select as your roomate, your best friend may not be the best choice. All in all, you will have fun, it will be an experience that is definitely worth taking.

The big transition into college was a new experience and a big responsibility. Here are some key things to remember. There are no parents to remind you to do things, so you have to write things down in case you forget. Also stay friendly, but don’t let people take your kindness for weakness. People love to take advantage of kind people because it’s hard for us to say no. Don’t be afraid to put your foot down and let them know how you feel about a situation, stand up and express yourself. Join clubs and get involved because it makes life so much more fun and you will have less stress that way. Ultimately the hardest adjustment to make in college is with time management. Most college students fail to establish enough study time and therefore their poor grades start to show. Unlike most college students, you need to choose to establish a goal for the more important things, and the leisure or fun activities fit in where they can. Even when you feel like backing down from the challenges that life throws at you, keep the faith and remember to stay focused on what’s important.

There are many things I would love to say if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. First, I would tell myself that it is not as easy as it sounds. I wish I would have known that just because I didn't have to study then to do well didn't mean that I wouldn't have to work hard for my college education. I would also tell myself that I don't have it "all figured out" like I think I do. There is so much more out there other than your small home town. It's important to get out and meet people. It helps you build upon who you already are and are meant to be. College is not just about the book work, but it is also about finding your passion and how you want to utilize that to give back to your community. I would tell myself that I am meant for great things and to take full advantage of it the entire journey.

I would tell myself not to take classes I wasn't sure I could handle that I didn't need, and to stop procrastinating. I would've told myself to study, and always make time for classwork.

I would definitely tell myself to buckle down and focus on my schoolwork because first semester I didn't take my schoolwork seriously and I failed one class. I would say to myself, "Don't party as much!!". I have definitely changed since my first semester of college.

I have learn that GSW does not have all the classes i need to fullfill my career, so i will be transferring Fall 2011.

Through my college experience, I have learned to be independent in my studies.

I have gotten a well rounded course load. Attentive professors that strive to get to know the students. I am confident that I can complete my course work and graduate. It has been valuable that I have attended this university because it is small enough to not be a bother, but big enough to offer what I need for four years.

I'm learning to be an independent person. People will always tell you that nothing is ever given to you and that you will have to work for what you want, but hearing and experiencing those words are two different things. I'm learning how to live for myself and how to be a better person all around without having to run home to mom or my comfort zone because in order for me to be successful I have to be able to stand on my own two feet. I have always tried to help out in the community, but college is also a help in that way because here they encourage you to work with your ocmmunity to make it better and help you find wyass to do this. I am overall growing up into a better person that can and will be successful when the time comes for me to move on.

I have become a stronger person and I have learned how to live on my own. When I first came to college, I had no clue what I wanted to do; I had no clue what I would be good at. I had always thought about the health career path, and after taking a career test, I decided that I would make a great nurse. Throughought my sophomore year, I realized that I had taken too many classes with my Anatomy class, so I learned how to really study and how to handle my stress. Since I had a test every week, I hardly ever went home and I went many weeks at a time trying to make what food I had last. I also had roommate drama to deal with, but in the end I found out who my real friends were and now our friendships are stronger than before. One of my friends plan to become a doctor and seeing her work to achieve her dreams has conviced me to think about possibly getting my Masters after a few years of work experience. I am now in a sorority, have a job, and looking forward to my future.

As a freshman in college, I have already learned so much. I have not only learned time managment and responsibility, but respect and acceptance also. I have experienced many discussions throughout my time in class. Most of which have been based upon topics that you wouldn't talk about while walking down the street. Such topics include: race, sex, religion, politics, and personal experiences. Many times, my opinions don't match the ones of the person next to me. College has tought me to accept that fact and to respect that person and the opinions that they may have. This is a value that many Americans do not possess. However, I feel that my life will be much easier knowing that there are some things that I can't change; including other people's opinions. The ability to respect others unconditionally will help me face many struggles as I enter the workforce and climb the "Corporate Ladder".

Get a job as soon as possible and submit to as many scholarships as possible. Learn now to build up on your time-management skills and stop procrastinating on projects.

I have spent a lot of money in the past on really uneccessary things. On top of that I did not really apply for to many scholorships. When I go back in time I wish to tell myself to really watch my budget and to really save most of my money just in case of a suprise expence from the university I am attending. I would also tell myself to really get a jump start on the scholorships at hand because I will sincerely regret it if I don't. I would also like to tell myself to change my studying habits severely and work on my time management skills, for that is a critical way to survive college. As a last, little tip to myself before I come back to the present, I would tell myself that I might want to save every bit of change I get for laundry money.

If I could go back in time to when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to start learning good study habits. College is nothing like high school. In high school there was no need to study because the teachers went over exactly what was need for the tests, but in college they require you to do must of your learning in your own time. Therefore if I could go back in time I would tell myself to be prepared for this challenge. That would lead me to being able to study more efficently and know how to do my assignment well before they are due. I believe that me going back in time would change my whole freshman experience completely, and I would be thankful for that.

If I could go back in time, I would start off by telling myself to start practicing how to say goodbye to mom and all of those special treatments that she provides at home for me and hello to the beginning of becoming a man because that was my hardest part of going to college and I would also tell myself to start making agendas and schedules and learn how to stick to it because it's easy to travel the wrong route in college, metaphorically speaking - meaning that it's easy to be unorganized or unadjusted which may lead to bad and terrible experiences. In college, you also may have the tendencies to debate on whether to do homework first, go to the gameroom, or hang out with friends, but I would advise myself to remember this quote from a movie I once seen; "You do what you have to do in order to do what you want to do," which is saying to handle the most important business first before even considering to have fun. That would be a positive adjustment if I would develop such a mentality, so such insight could make all the difference to me.

I would tell myself to not depend on others to make such I have enough credits. That I need to stay focus to keep my HOPE grant. That people lie all the time and don't be surpised when they miss your future plans up. That GOD IS IMPORTANT and nothing else.

Assuming I could go back in time as a senior, I would advise that I learn, as much about computer technology as possible because the world is changing quickly as is the way of doing business along with a changing world. Educating oneself and learning will be an ongoing journey in life. Assessing what I want in life as well as creating a plan to get there will help me to move forward. However, I must have a plan and make a commitment to accomplish what I set. Searching all my options broadens my opportunities and allows me to discover more about myself. I do not necessarily need to stay in the field I studied, if I believe a change would be a move forward. I can explore another field of business because I have an education that allows me to form career development and be marketable. My final advice is to get as much education as possible whether on campus, or online to fulfill my goals. Take charge of my future, and all the possibilities ahead for my life?s journey!