Hofstra University Top Questions

Going back in time, I would advice myself to be more prepared and less nervous. College life is about getting in the conversation, jumping in the middle of arguments, and stating your mind. The most important thing of all is that I would tell myself not to be shy. At first going to college seemed scary and even intimidating. Yet once I was able to break out of my shell I had come to realize how much more effective my words are in and out of the classroom with a little practice. Being patient and taking the time to analyze and critique my own essays, I believe I would have performed better academically during my freshmen year. I believe all paths lead to the same road, and even if I was able to go back in time and advice myself about college, I would still end up where I am right now.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to allow myself time to transition. I would tell myself to learn to handle stress but also to enjoy and get something valuable out of this new experience and transition. I remember as a high school senior expecting the transition and stress that would come with college, and being nervous about it. Assuming i could visit myself back then, I'd tell myself that my expectations are correct, but that I would obviously need a little time to get used to it. In addition, I would tell myself that college would bring myself a booming social life.

Going back in time I would tell myself not to take any work lightly, to give my all. From that hard work comes so many great things and acknowledgements! I would tell myself not to be afraid to try out for the softball team. Overall I would tell myself to focus on the course to victory and go beyond.

I would of told myself that it sometimes isn't about the school you wanted to go to. It is about the school that will best fit your situation (financial, physical, etc.) The school you may want to go to may not offer that much financial aid and it isn't worth scrambling for ways to find to pay a huge amount of money to the school. Take advantage of the schools that offered you a good financial aid package. You will benefit from that more in the long run.

I would make sure that i studied harder and took class time more serious because in college, all of the resources around are being payed by the tuition. I have a new found appreciation education and learning after a semester of college. I would make sure that I made a time table so that I am giving every single class the right amount of time; everything is balanced. My GPA was better my first semester of college than throughout my four years of high school. The whole college experience so far has made me think of the importantance of high school because it lays out the foundation for college and life after high school.

College is not only meant to further advance your knowledge academically, but also to further advance your knowledge on life. The first two years are crucial, not only towards your degree, but also towards growing up and changing as a person. I would advice myself to enjoy the earlier years of college and to fully think out life plans/goals. College prepares you for life in the way to approach it in everyday instances. It is a good journey for self discovery and should not be taken lightly and at the same time not to be taken too stressfully. I woulf also advice a senior in high school not to be discouraged to apply to places you can never imagine yourself ending up. Distance should not be an option when applying to universities. Also, do not limit yourself to a major due to a fear of another.

I would probably tell myself not to worry and stress so much and that success will surely come as a result of hardwork.

Get your teeth and ambition bared, be prepared.

Learn to do things on time, if not early.

I would diffinetely pay more attention in maintaining my GPA. Having a high GPA is what colleges are about, especially for pre meds. I hate to say that most of the colleges makes students to be good test takers and fail to test their natural knowledge. What you put on a paper based on your knowldge of what you read or researched may not get you the score you want, instead you have to pay more attention into what your professor is looking for. So i would diffinetely try not to be independent but rather interact with everyone because that is how you get extra ideas from. If i was in High School, i would set a time schedule for everything. What i constantly heard about colleges in High school wasnt completely true. Colleges do not mean more freedom because there are more expectations of the education system to fulfill. I would also aim for my desired major as soon as i graduate from High school.The problem with selecting individuals major is that there is no one to guide. Going from Business to Law and then what major i really want to fulfill "Pre Med" wasted my two years.