High Point University Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to participate in more extracurricular activities. I would also tell myself not be nervous going into community college. I would tell myself that graduating early, while a pain, was a good idea. I would tell myself to take more classes my first semester, so I can complete college as soon as possible. Overall, I think that I would do everything over again the same way, with a little more confidence.

I know this is going to sound lame, but set a bed time. You can’t have a healthy mind, body, or immune system if you don’t treat your body to a regular schedule of rest. Realize that if you aren’t taking care of yourself that your high metabolism and pretty figure won’t keep. Mom and Dad won’t be in control of your diet anymore. You’re on your way to a college that is prepared to feed thousands of people every day. It’s going to be really easy to over-do it. So, before you wind up with an unwanted 15 pounds, be conscious of what you’re putting into your body and try to get to the gym a few times every week. Also, Mom is right. You’ve got to stop procrastinating. Don’t underestimate these essays and projects and wait until the night before to do them. That’s not good for your sanity and it’s not a good work ethic. Lastly, stay grounded. Stay true to yourself and your values. Spend some time in God’s Word and don’t get too busy to call Mom.

If I could go back and time and discuss what college would be like to my high school self, I would talk about the simplicities as well as the difficulties. I would let myself know that I need to be ready and determined to finally be independent. I would say studying actually does pay off, so don't take it as something useless to do while in high school. I would want myself to know the importance of getting that few extra hours of sleep, nutrition, or time to read a few chapters in my textbook. Also, I would want myself to know the importance of having decent, trustworthy friends; people who are supportive in my dreams and goals are people I should call my friends. In the end, I would tell myself never to give up. Four years of an outstanding education is only the first step to a miraculous future.

If I could go back in time and give my high school self one piece of advice, it would be this; "calm down!" My entire senior year of high school was spent in a frenzy. I was constantly doing homework, participating in extra-curriculars, applying for colleges, and worrying about scholarships. I didn't take any time to relax, and thus spent my entire year in a state of panic. Once graduation was over, the panic continued. Now that I had chosen to attend High Point University, what if I didn't like it there? What if I wouldn't get along with my roommates? However, all this worrying was useless. Since my first day at High Point University, I have had no trouble adapting to my new environment. My roommates and I get along splendidly and I could not be happier with my choice of study. My life is no longer consumed by frenzy, and I am able to take time to truly relax. I should have taken my own advice in high school and calmed down. Even though I was unaware at the time, all the things I worried about would turn out better than I ever expected.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about the transition to college, I'd probably tell myself to get involved from day one. I struggled with homesickness until I became involved in campus, and every day I regret not being more involved earlier in my college career. Life really is what you make of it, I wish I had grasped the opportunities presented to me earlier.

If I knew what I know now about college life I would have told myself that I needed to study harder. I would tell myself that I don't have time to watch tv or listen to music and that I need to find things that can help me in college and apply it with me through out the years. I should have told myself to ask more questions when I did not understand what they were saying. I would tell myself that I need to practice more and study harder. I would tell myself to grow up a little more and take responsibility for my actions. I would tell myself to always think positive thoughts not negative thoughts. I would tell myself to believe that all things are possible and to never say never. I would tell myself not to say I can't but to say I can. I would tell myself to learn new ways to study and find which one best fits me. I would tell myself that I can do this and make all a's and not to have senioritis. I would tell myself to comprehend things better and to believe in my capabilities.

The best advice that I would give myself is to get seriosu about applying to college scholarships. I applied to a few on them my seniro year but when I was rejected from many of them, I gave up. I figured that my parents had enough money to be able to figure out a way to pay for all four of my years. During these last two years of being in college, I now recognize the magnitude of how expensice college really is, especially the univesity that I go to, since it is a small private school. I would tell myself that I need to really think long and hard about the sacrifices my parents and grandparents will have to make to be able to send me to the school of my choice. I also would tell myself that I need to realize that things do not always just work out as they have in the past for me. I also wish that I would have tried harder to get a job off-campus during my freshman year so that I could have saved even more money to be able to continue coming to this great University.

If I were to give advice to myself as a senior in high school I would encourage my same outlook as when I first entered college. I was lucky enough to be apart of a team. I am a walk on for the varsity Cross-Country and Track teams. This really helped with my college transition because I immediately had a core group of friends. If I weren't apart of a team I would give advice to immediately get active and join a club or sport that interests you. This will help you not get home sick and feel connected to the school and other students. I would also give the advice to try and live in an honors housing option where it would most likely be less noisey and chaotic. Some nights my suitemate last year would play music so loud that my bed literally would shake. My advice there would be don't be afraid to ask your RA or campus security to get them to quite down.

I would have told myself to apply to more schools earlier and try to take the SAT more than once. Had I applied to more schools, I probably would have gotten into some place cheaper and public and I would have had more financial rewards and money to spend so that I wouldn't be completely broke as a college student. I would also tell myself to learn how to manage my money and time better. I would also tell myself to prepare for being away from home for very long periods of time and be prepared to not talk to the people you used to talk to everyday. Learn how to make new friends and establish new connections.

Before going to college, I believed it was to just get my teaching degree. But college is so much more then that. College is a place where I found who I really was and what I believed. Although I am not done with college I have had the best oppertunities. I am now part of a national sorority where I can meet and connect with thousands of sisters all around the country, and if it wasn't for college, I would have never known about this oppertunity. I have also had the oppertunity to make life-long, everlasting friendship. Yes, being in a sorority helped, but having campus work study jobs and wonderful RA's who planned events helped me make friends. In high school teachers always try to prepare us for college work. The homework and studying was difficult at first with so many classes and so much to read for each class. Professors gave us the oppertunity to hvae open class conversation and talk about future plans. We had times where we did on-the-site work in elementary schools or companies. College has really opened my eyes to a world that I am extremely excited to enter.