Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Top Questions

I have learned a lot and have made a lot of new friends. It has also prepared me for the real world.

I believe IUPUI is one of the best Universities in the United States of America. It has everything i was looking for in good University. IUPUI has not let me down and i believe attending IUPUI is one the best decisions i have ever made. There are many things i got out of IUPUI. My major is BS in chemistry. The way my teachers have prepared me for further classes in chemistry is just unbelievable. I believe i got so much information from those classes, that i will have a great success in the field of chemstry. Also, my teachers are so great that they give me the selfcomfort that i can do anything, and give me the feeling of never giving me up. They say if you believe in yourself, there is nothing you can not do. I really like IUPUI and its teachers, and i believe its impossible for me to not succeed with those teachers and counselors. It has been valuable to attend IUPUI because the teachers i have are the best teachers, and I believe i gained good knowledge and skills. It has been valuable because i feel strong, and believe i will succeed in chemistry.

Tasha, stay in school. Don't spend the next 23 years of yourlife working on your first degree by going part time, starting and stopping. Get your education out of the way now and life will not be as hard as it has been. You've earned a degree in wisdom, however, the cost of that one is much more than you wanted to be pay, kept you longer than you wanted to stay! Stick out the 4-8 years and get the degree now. Sacrifice now so you can celebrate later! It will be worth it. PS - Your smarter than you think, focus, don't get distracted, oh and your gonna be in debt one way or the other, so you might as well have the education to make the money to pay of the debt. Love ya Girl! Tasha, 23 years later (age 41)

I would definately make sure I knew that college wasn't cheap. I have been working so much to try and pay for it. I am still struggling financially to make it. Be prepared to study and work hard. There are going to be a lot of things going on socially but you need to just remember you can have all the fun when you are graduated and starting your new life. Do not revolve your life around a boy because he is not going to be the one to get you through college. Take mom's advice unfortunately she does know a lot more than you. It is going to seem hard and choatic and at times you are going to want to give up but you can't you'll make it. Just hang in there and do your best that is all they want from you is your personal best. If you can look yourself in the mirror and say I did my best then that's all we want. Keep your head up and study hard! It'll be worth it in the end!

Adam had just fallen asleep, after another long day of doing nothing. When out of the darkness he heard a voice say, "Hey buddy!! Wake up!" That was surprisingly enough to jar him out of his usual "near-coma" sleeping habits. Startled, Adam jumped out of bed and scrambled for the lights. After adjusting to the light he was shocked to find himself looking back at...well himself! he began to struggle to find some way to explain this perplexing situation. Finding none he simply stared back at himself in total awe. Now knowing his earlier self would have no idea what to expect he said, "its just a dream man, so pull yourself together! I have a few things I need to tell you about college and i only have sixty-one more words to do so!" Adam, having no idea how to respond, just intelligently muttered, "Uh, k"......" Well, first thing," he began, "is to work on your study habits, and use them often! Next, get yourself off to a good start and don't fall behind! And finally, and this is a very important one, PLEASE, SAVE YOUR MONEY!!! Because I'm tired of always being hungry!"

I would say "Don't be afraid of what's about to happen. There's a whole new door opening in front of you, filled with new experiences! The first step will be the hardest, but as you adapt, and learn how to work in your new surroundings, you will find that it can be fun. And, while it will be difficult, I know that you can rise up to the chalange and take control of the situation!

In talking to myself as a high school senior, there are so many things I could tell myself. To begin with, one of the most important things I could have learned in high school was better studying techniques. In college, you can no longer expect new ideas to come as easily as they did before. The classes are harder and just memorizing answers and then forgetting them after a test is no longer beneficial. You must actually read the text book and learn the information. Don't be afraid to ask questions. The professors are there to help you, all you have to do is ask. If that doesn't work, find something else that does. Experiment with new techniques to find out what is most helpful for you. There are always tutors, or people who can usually help. So overall, just figure out what works for you. That is what matters the most.

If I were able to travel back in time and give myself advice about college life, I would have an extremely long talk with myself. I would first tell myself to become a better student. To really, fully understand what it takes and means to be a student. It takes dedication and a strong motivational character to persevere through the difficult and strenuous tasks ahead. I would also add that there will be plenty of obstacles that may happen along the way that seem too difficult to hurdle, but that everything will be okay. There are people on campus that have the knowledge to help you and to understand what you are going through. Don't be afraid of getting involved, everyone is here to make new friends and learn different ways of life. Just be yourself, truly and genuingely yourself, and everything good will follow.

Do not quit college. Stay and finish and continue your education. Work hard in school and do not just do what you have to get by. Really involve yourself in a good education. However, do not attend CollegeAmerica as they will take your money and not give you an education; this will save you a lot of money and will be enough money to complete your Bachelors degree without having to go out and finding it. Instead get in touch with University of Phoenix and do on line schooling. This allows you to work the hours you need to work at your job and continue your education without conflict. Get more involved with your work and work up in the company. Be more assertive and less passive. And never allow anyone to tell you that you can never attain your goal. Work hard and persevere and it will get you far in life.

I would tell myself to take a little extra time to really research all of my college options; to compare them academically and financially. I only looked into a couple of schools before making my choice and I really wish I would have done things differently. I would also tell myself that I need to be the one that takes total controll over planning my schedule. I have been misled by my academic advisers and I could have prevented that by doing my own research. Lastly, I would have told myself to live in a dorm. That was probably the biggest mistake I made. Making friends and living on your own is a big part of college and I feel as if I missed out on a lot by living at home.

If I could go back in time and tell my high school self anything relevant about college, I think I would mention something about my major. Since I have been at IUPUI, I have switched my major so many times, making mehave to take useless classes. So I would just go back in time and let myslef know the perfect major so that way I could be ahead in my studies. I would also tell myself not to be ashamed of who he is, becuase his friends and family would love him no matter what.

This is an easy question for me, actually I am currently writing a short story where a woman goes back in time and teachers her high school self lessons to prevent future mistiakes. Based on the story I woudl tell myself to not only try to do your best but believe that you can do your best. For years I have been struggling but only recently I actually believe, and I my grades are now improving because of it. I would also tell myself that you are the person in control of yourself. Do not fear tragedies, bad luck or misfortune. You have the potential to become a great student. Also I would encourage myself to make friends whenever possible and learn to enjoy a spectrum of ideas, thoughts, doctrines, ways of life. That is what I would tell my younger self.

I know that you are feeling overwhelmed and a little scared in anticipation of what the future holds for you. You have applied to a few different colleges and you know the school that you have your heart set on going to. Just know that it may not work out just the way you planned. You have to be flexible and know that no matter what happens, it will all work out for the better. It is time for you to take responsibility for yourself. Your teachers will not remind you that you have a paper due, you should know that from reading your syllabus. You will have to do a lot of work outside of class and you will try to put it off until the last minute. Big mistake! Procrastination is very, very bad! Just work on a little at a time and it won?t seem so overwhelming. Just be thorough and make sure that you have all your bases covered while you are in school. It will get easier to manage your time, in and out of school, but until then, just fake it until you make it and you will be amazing!

As a college freshman and having lived through the transition from highschool to college, I would tell myself to be patient. College is a life changing experience, where you meet and experience some of the best times in your life. Some people rush to get to college, to move out of their parents house or to just be more independent. The truth is, you will miss all of the aspects from highschool and being with your family the majority of the time. The only type of advice I would give is just be patient. I am firm believer of, "Good things come to those who wait."

Well considering I havent been to college yet I dont really know the transistion to college itself, but I know the transition to working every day of my life. Going to high school everyday I used to dread, the teachers, the, people the lunch, everything about it, but now that high school is over, work at a 9 to 5 job is not anything to look forward to either. I will be attending The Community College of Rhode Island in the fall of 2010 to study dental assisting. I hope to get out of this a rewarding career and an eye opening experience on life. Going from a carefree senior in high school to a hardworking adult at work I know i had to grow up quickly hopefully going back to school will compensate for my 2 years off I took from school. I am very excited to go back to school but I know financially Im just not quite there thats why Im hoping for some scholarships to encourage my outlook on this whole experience on getting into college.

As a high school senior, I wish I would have decided to pick something to major in that I was passionate about rather than something my parents felt would give me the most financially-stable career. Last fall, I entered college as a freshman Biology major. Since I have been in college, I have learned that I am interested in biology, but there is no way that being a biologist would be a satisfying career for me. I have always been passionate about music, but my parents swayed me away from pursuing it any further than high school involvement due to its unstable job market. Since then, I have been so miserable without music in my life, and I realized that although my parents don?t want me to major in music, I know I need to do what is best for me and not live as what someone else wanted me to become. I need to live my own life, and although I may have some troubles job-wise having a degree in music, any set back I will encounter will only make me stronger as a person.

I would tell myself first off to not get on facebook during finals week. I would tell myself to work hard, and it will pay off in the end. I would say that college is a lot tougher, but you are smart and you can get through it. Also, don't take yourself too seriously, and get out and meet new people. The first semester has already flown by, so don't take it for granted and don't forget to thank your parents for all he do for you! I would say to make a lot of memories, because college life is the best time of your life!

I would tell myself not to slack off so much my senior year and still keep up on my studies, because the transition from high school to college was way different then i thought it would have been. I would also tell myself not to attend IU, where i went my first semester of this school year, I would have told myself to go with my gut instead of my heart. I would have told myself this because then i would have attened IUPUI my first semester and wouldnt of have to delt with the stress of transfering and I would have been a lot happier my first semester if I would have made this choice in the first place. That is what i would tell myself if i could go back in time.

I wish everyday that I could do this, and if I could I would say "follow your dreams"! Go to the school you want, live in the city you want, and DON'T let anyone talk you out of it! I let my family and my friends talk me into going to a state school instead of the Interior Design Institute I had been dreaming of going to since I was young, because they were afraid I wouldn't get a well rounded education. I listened to them and didn?t listen to my heart and now I am in my 5th year in my 3rd university and full of regret. If I could just go back and do what my heart was telling me to and not be so easily influenced, I could be a graduate in my dream job, living in my favorite city, and maybe a little more ambitious. This is my biggest regret and will do everything I can to share with and hopefully help as many students understand how important it is to listen to that little voice inside your head, it?s probably right and If you don?t you'll probably regret it.

I would tell myself to learn to be more focused and patient with myself, plus not to be afraid to be different or use my intelligence , talents and abilities freely and be openly honest to all despite causing some social isolation. I would want to be more proud of just being ME, not trying to please others. I would STRONGLY INSIST that I go to College IMMEDIATELY after graduating from High School instead of putting it off and settling for a miserable warehouse or office job. I would FORCIBLY ENCOURAGE myself to put off ANY and ALL romantic relationships until having traveled and studied abroad in Asia and South America, and graduate from College with at least my Bachelor's Degree.