Howard University Top Questions

I would say stop trying to understand yourself. Throughout my life, I’ve been on a never ending journey to find myself. I hated my thoughts; they poured out of me like running water fighting to get out of a faucet. I wished I could just turn off the water works and live like any other human. But my mind is so complex; it doesn’t allow me to stop thinking. And now that I’ve come to understand more about life and the human mind, the more time I spend “trying to comprehend my thoughts,” the more time I lose that’s made for me to embrace life. Thoughts stop me from becoming vulnerable every moment I was focus on completing myself. Well I’m 19 and I’m still loading. I would like to venture to my high school self and say live for the today and where ever you are and let the next day grow out of the experiences that are set out for you. That way, you can turn on the faucet and know that this cold beginning will turn into a warm forever that allows me to fulfill the practice of life unconsciously conscious.

The biggest piece of advice that I would give to my high school test would be to take the ACT. The number of missed opportunities that could have been avoided had I taken this test are countless. So just suck it up and take it. Oh and that semester you took off of math senior year...not a good idea. Calculus in college is a killer. So don't be lazy get everything you can out of high school. Oh and look for scholarships and start early. Looking back now there are so many scholarships you could've recieved that you've missed out on. Other than that enjoy it for everything its worth.

I would tell myself to focus more on school and be sure that what i say i want to do when i grow up is what i actually want to do. Also to be sure to know who i am and not to jump into things. I would advise myself to get more involved in campus life and find out what the campus has to offer.

Don't rush things. Take your time, enjoy your senior year, and remember to smile. You don't even know what stress is yet.

Listen Charisse, you must always remain sober-minded to develop your brain at its full potential and in order to do your best in college. Life is short and you must seize each day and take it by force. You should make friends in college and obtain "study buddies" because two or more is better than one alone. Eat breakfast always, as this makes for easier thought processess and helps your energy level throughout the day. You will do well if you follow these simple rules Charisse. You are bound to succeed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior I would say this: " The most important thing to know before going to college is to stay true to yourself. That is the most important lesson I've learned my first year in college. There are so many paths to choose from, and so many people to listen to. Following your heart is the best option above the rest, because in the end its you that has to deal with the results. Dont be ashamed to Black, dont be ashamed to be Gay, and dont be ashamed in your dreams. As long as you keep fighting for what you believe in all things will work out for the best. Allow yourself to Love as well as be loved. Live life to the fullest without regretting a single action. If you face disappointment dont sulk in sadness. Get back up and keep moving!"

Get your high school diploma, not your GED. Don't get pregnant. Don't move to a rainy state.

In the end, everything will work out. Being stressed out and upset is somewhat useless, because eventually the issues will be solved and life will be good again. Don't worry about this person or that, or cry over one bad grade amidst so many others. You only have one life to live, so it's important to do well and enjoy it, too. Be happy, help others be happy, and don't let life get you down.

College is a lot harder than high shcool and you need to really perfect your time management, learn how to prioritize, and learn how to study correctly. College gives you a lot of opportunities to learn about yourself.

Appreciate everything you have while you still have it.