Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Top Questions

I would tell myself to become more involved in clubs and community service your freshmen year and not just totally focus on academics because after the classes are over, there isn't much constructive things to do on this particular college campus. There is only a student center with a gym, fitness room and computer center. I also would advise anyone to not room with people you know from high school, but to give yourself the opportunity to meet new people. If the friendships are true, they will forever be there because they are golden.

The advice i would give myself is to apply for as many scholarships as you can. It will help in the long run. I should have listened to my mom when she said to fill them out. Also i would tell myself to retake the SAT. it will help in getting you noticed by different and many other colleges

I would have to acknowledge that only through a solid education (which is most important to me); I am able to obtain my desires as I move toward setting realistic goals for myself through solid committment, hardwork; determination and the willingness to succeed shall open doors of opportunity for me. Thank you, Monica Taylor April 26, 2012

I would tell myself to stand strong against any peer preasure. I would also tell myslef no matter what the odds are, always strive for the dream and never give up.

I would advise myself to fill out more scholarship applications because they are really important. I would also try to do more activities and try to join clubs try to be more active with my community. Try to get in contact with Johnson and Wales students and ask them any questions I needed to know like things I might have needed to live in the dorms. I would also look for jobs over the summer before school started so that I would be able the have a job while I am in school.

When I first started college I had very poor study habits and as a freshman I had perhaps too much fun. I wish I would have had a clear direction going into college and I wish I would have worked harder the first time around. I would say to my highschool senior self: "Self you need to decide what career you would really like and work hard to achieve that goal. Stay focus and realize that you only get out of your education what you put intp it. Self have fun in college and make the most of your experiences but remember the primary purpose of college is to afford you the opportunity to be successful. Those years go by so quickly but they have the power to mold your potential into something tangible. Self stay focused and motivated and last but not least stay away from the Burger King study breaks. Your freshman 15 will follow you for the next decade".

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as I can. Also would tell myself to learn to use time management better and study harder in math. And to join more groups in school.

My highschool experience was unlike any other. I chose to do dual enrollment that allowed me to skip highschool and have my college credits for my Associate's Degree count as credits on my highschool diploma, so I was already in the college enviroment for three years beginning at the age of 14 before transferring to a university. If I could go back and give myself any advice, it would be to slow down and enjoy myself. Though I am very humble and proud of my accomplishment of graduating from college with a degree at the age of 16, I feel as if I have missed out on a part of my childhood that I am not able to return to. I wish I would have taken more advantage of the extent of help I did have then as it is not availible now. I also wish I would have prepared more for the university applying for scholarships and such because my lack of work greatened my need for them when I started school and limited me this year for things I would have wished for such as on campus living.

That I'm not going to like the campus as much as I thought I would and to be careful who you hang out with. That I'm highly allergic to coconut. Appericate high school because you will miss it along with all the friends and memories.

If I was to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I will tell myself to be alert of the trials and tribulations that I went through in college. I will tell myself on how to deal with stress levels and problems that I would be facing in college. I would teach myself on how to deal with problems in college and how to avoid them.