Immaculata University Top Questions

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Honestly, I do not think I would tell my 18 year old self much of anything before leaving for college. I think that I had a great experience in my first year that I would not change a thing. I am so thankful for the lessons I learned that first year, it helped me grow into the young adult that I am. But if I did have to tell myself anything I would advise young Caitlin to get more involved. I believe that in my freshman year I was not as involved in school activities and clubs as I should have been. Getting involved is the best way to get to know a variety of people and expand your group of friends.

As a college graduate talking to a high school senior I would tell myself that college is not going to be as scary as I thought it would. I would tell myself not to worry so much and to have a good time with my friends, but mostly I would tell myself to pay attention to my grades especially my cumulative grade point average. I would remind myself that in order to make honors at graduation and to make the honor society at school I would have to have a good GPA. I would also tell myself to think about what it is that I truly want to do with my life and what major would be most beneficial to achieve this goal. Unfortunately there are some things that you cannot tell someone, some things they just have to learn from experience and so I would, as I said before, tell myself to smile, lighten up a little and have a good time because you never know where life will take you.

Dear High School Mandy, I have a few words of advice for you before you graduate and embark on your journey to Genesee Community College I want you know a few things. One, do not be afraid to break out of your shell and be your own. No one is thinking about how pretty or ugly you look. They are all focused on doing homework, when their next test is and why their Genesis account is not working. Second, stop holding grudges. Not everyone in high school will be there when you graduate so why bother wasting time being mad at them? Just let go and try to be nice to everyone. There is no use making anyone feel bad even if you won’t see them in a year. Finally, take this college seriously. Even though it is “just a community school” it still greatly affects your future! If you do not achieve your AS you cannot get into the Education program at Brockport. This is a big part of your life and it is not a joke! Be serious, be ready and be yourself. Your Future-self, Mandy

After finishing my first year in college I would have two things to tell myself during this transition into college life. One piece of advice would be; be open to all new experiences and people. When I was coming into college I found that my high school friends were all just like me. I had spent time with people that I had known my whole life, and when I came to college there was a huge variety of people I was now surrounded with. So, I would tell myself to be open to all the new people, which would give myself more clarity at this hectic time. The second piece of advice I would give myself is to stay close with family and friends back home. I find this would be helpful advice for myself because I've found that when I got to college I was meeting alot of new people and making new friends, so I was running out of time to stay in touch with people back home. With this new knowledge I would want to remind myself to stay in touch, so I can build new relationships, while still keeping the old friendships I had before.

In college, you learn new things everyday unlike highschool which is often a repeat of what you learned in elementary school. It is so valuable to attend college because it creates a whole new world of possiblities for you and is an experience unlike any other. In college you have the freedom to be yourself. People are less judgemental and come from all different walks of life. This exposure is vital to the individual as it will aid you with your future interactions with others. I loved my college experience because I made some great friend who truly cared for me and allowed me to feel comfortable in my own skin. Academically my relationships with professors allowed me to gain a greater thirst for knowledge about the worl thta we live in. I can't even imagine how my life would have been if I had not attended college. For those who are comtemplating whether of not to go, just GO! it will be one of the best decisions that you will ever make in your life!

My college experience has been exceptionally valuable because it has enabled me to become a more well-rounded and open-minded individual, it has helped me to make close friendships that are very important to me, and it has allowed me to learn and grow as a person overall. While attending Immaculata University, I have learned both in and out of the classroom, in academic, social, and extracurricular settings. I have taken many classes, both in my main fields of interest and in other fields of study, that have expanded my mind and challenged me academically. I have met a variety of people with diverse views and cultures, which has allowed me to understand, respect, and appreciate ways of thinking that differ from my own. I have also formed close, hopefully lifelong friendships fostered by the strong sense of community at Immaculata. Finally, I have participated in extracurricular activites such as theatre, chorale, and campus ministry that have provided valuable leadership oppurtunites as well as developing my personal talents and interests. Overall, my experience at Immaculata has been educational, enriching, and more than worthwhile. The lessons learned and relationships built during my college years will remain invaluable throughout my life.

College has been a valuable experience to me in a variety of ways; so many, in fact, that I find it hard to pinpoint which one has the most value to me. However, attending college has me grow emotionally and mentally in many ways that I am forever grateful that I embarked on this path on this journey we call "life." College has shaped me, is shaping me into an individual that will one day do great things for her community. In college I have found and expanded a group of friends that are more like family to me than anything else I have ever known and would not have had the joy to experience had I embarked down another path that led me elsewhere, I can say this with certainty because I feel it in my bones. I have expanded my horizons to include more than what I had previously believed possibly and have my hand in a variety of activities that helps to diversify my thoughts and plans, my dreams and goals, my ifs and maybes. At the risk of sounding cliche, I wouldn't trade my life at college for the world.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take the most detailed notes during class lectures, do all my homework because that is what tests are based off of, and to go to your teachers for help when needed. I would also tell myself to go to the tutoring labs whenever possible to make sure i reach my full potental. I would also tell myself to get involved in as much as I can handle with making sure my grades still stay up to standards. I would also teach myself how to prepare for finals and midterms since I never had them in high school. I would help myself learn to study the large amount of material needed to succeed on those tests to help me pass the class with the highest grade possible.

"Be thy labor great or small, do it well or not at all." I came accross this phrase during my freshman year at Immaculata University. College, much like in life, an individual will be tested. There are challenges that will push your mind, your body, and your soul to the limit. But what about the small challenges? What about the little things in life? If given the opportunity to revisit my prior self I would explain this quote and emphasize that in the coming years there will be moments where I will have to manage my time. Many prospective college students hear about the all night study sessions, the dropout, or the "I don't have the time" excuse. This quote would help me relaize that a semester is a process. A sylabus is recieved the first day of class; in other words, a blueprint to the next few months is in hand. To complete the foundation of an 'A' I have to complete the small tasks, the assignments I feel are redundant must be completed. These small assignments presented to me will become the tools that enable me to complete the large tasks and avoid an overload.