Hampton University Top Questions

There was a notion that I had while attending high school, that I had to become something and become something fast. I made the mistake of trying to choose a major as soon as I graduated high school and rush into the first college that accepted me. Now four years later, I am in a different major than what I originally chose and am attending a completely different school entirely. If I could go back in time and talk to the high school senior that I once was, I would tell her to relax and to take it easy. Choosing a major isn't as important, as choosing what you see yourself doing for the rest of your life. A high school student should step back and ask themselves what they really enjoy doing and what they can see themselves doing as a career. If it takes a year or two to do some soul searching and figure it out, so be it. I would've of been alot happier internally as a senior if I would've known that it is okay to take the time and reflect on the most important decision of my life.

If i could go back into time knowing what I now know about college, I would go back and tell myself many key things. Some of those things being first to calm down with the partying as though I won't be able to after I graduate high shool, because there is plenty of partying to be had at college. I would also convince myself to get out of lazy habits as doing my homework the night before or the morning of as a posed to the day it was assigned. With my new knowledge, I would help myself get into better studying habits, as it becomes critically important especially around mid term and finals time in college. Another definite would have been to tell myself to get a job so that I can save to have money for school. This is very serious because school is growing more and more costly for students that even have the grades to make it. Last but not least, I would definitely convince myself to invest more in things that will later come to make me more money, or better myself in life as a posed to wants that have no true value.

I would tell myself that when you go to college you must remember to stay in control of your school work. You must remember that schooling comes first and socializing with your friends comes second. After all school is not about socializing and "hanging out with friends" its about getting an education for your future career. Also you must be able to distinguish between your friends ones that will not leave you at a party and your associates the ones who do not care too much about you in the first place. It is a good idea to keep some kind of planner or schedule for your classes and things that you must get done throught the week. And when a professor gives you a homework assignment a month or even a week in advance, it is for a reason. So it is best to just complete it before it piles up and you end up having a cramming session to do a months worth of homework on top of other homework and test and quizzes. Another tip I would offer is to get to know the people in your class, and also form study groups when working on things.

School is the most important thing! Do well in your classes, that is what will matter the most after high school. You will not remember what kind of jeans you wore or the hairdo you had but you will remember what you learned. Also, don't forget who YOU are, people will try and change you into who they think you need to be. Don't listen to their lies. Try to take time to yourself and contemplate your life and choices. Try to think about what kind of things you would or wouldn't like to do, and act accordingly; finding out through trial and error helps more than you might think it does. Be honest with yourself, but don't beat yourself up; apply this philosophy to others, as well. There is a difference between being critical and being honest; learn to watch the way you say things to yourself and others. Keeping secrets, lying, and leading a double life will only posion you. Love and accept yourself as you are now, always loving yourself and others. " For I can do all things through Christ!" Keep Him the center of your life always. Love much and love often!

If I could go back and talk with myself as a high school student I would tell myself don't be ashamed of where you come from. Talk to people inside and outside of your family and people who have already gone to college. Go to one of the local colleges or universities and talk with someone in admissions to find out what are your options, what scholarships are available through the school, and what do you need to apply. Don't worry if your school counselor and mother don't support your aspiration to attend college, talk to your teachers and ask them for help. Finally, take the initiative for yourself, contact colleges and universities that you may want to attend and ask them to mail you an application, fill it out, and see what happens. After all, that is how I got into college today.

Knowning what I know now, looking back I wouldn't have given myself too much new information. I would have only suggested getting know everybody in the financial aid offices and adminstration offices so when times got hard, they would be more willing to help out with my situation. I would have also told myself to be careful with the different friends you make because you are the company you keep.

I would tell myself that I need to study more in order to get better grades to help me out financially. I would have also told myself to start studying and praticing the ACT or SAT tests so that I could get more financial aid. I would also tell myself to save money and stop spending it on things I do not need. I would have thought to become more active in various activities at my high school and outside of my school environment.

Dear Lachelle Brann-finch, I know you are excitied about going to college after you graduate from Holy Names High School, but there are some things you need to know as you embark on your college journey. Hampton University is a very prestige Historically Black Instituion. Hampton University has a code of conduct, dress code and mission statement that they hold highly to their name you need to read the history of why the school was founded so you better understand what it means to be an Hamptonian. I highly advise you to develope a study plan and create a time management sheet. I recommend that you develope relationships with your professors so they know who you are as a student as an individual because you will need letters of recommendations from them. I encourage you to stay focused in your studies because your enrolled in college as a student first ; you can play but work harder. I encouraage you to get involved in campus life and activites because future employers want a balanced individual it will make you competitive when you graduate from college. Finally I encourage you to do your best while in school and get plenty rest.

I would encourage thorough research on all perspective universities. Although Hampton was not my first choice, most of my applications were to universities with popular exposure and a known reputation. More information on the student life is necessary before applying to a university. I would encourage to research the graduate percentage, the student vibe, and also the success rate of students who do graduate from the university. Post graduate success and career piplines are essential to a great university. Also i would reccomend to research the life outside the university and the cities surrounding as well.

If I were able to travel back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definately try to make myself realize how important it was to take advantage of the many opportunities that I could have recieved that year that would have helped me a great deal in college. I would not have been so non-chalant about some of the things that were going on in my life and I would have told myself to be more serious as a student. Although I was not a bad student in high school, there were many things that I could have done that could have made my first two years at Hampton University a much more enjoyable experience. If I would have paid more attention to the opportunities and advice that I was given, I might have been able to receive scholarships and it might be a little bit easier to pay for college. Although I am not able to go back in time and warn myself about my many mistakes, I am proud that I learned from the experience and I can go back and tell others and hope they learn from them as well.