Johnson & Wales University-Providence Top Questions

After being in college for about 4 months, I have learned a few things about my self, my school, and college life in general. Moving all the way from the west coast to the east was not an easy thing for me, and it has been really hard not seeing my family the whole time. My advice to high school seniors is this: you will be homesick at some point, but if you go to school for something you love, that will distract you from it. There is also a lot more responsability, freedom and accountability in college. My best friend here thought missing a few classes wouldnt matter, but at the end of the trimester he found out it made his grades drop too low and he had to move back home. Your parents aren't here, and teachers most certainly won't treat you like children, so all the homework, studying and attendance is on you. Of course there are parties in college, and you're free to go to them, but once they start getting in the way of your classwork, you need to reevaluate your reasons for coming to college in the first place.

Do the scholarships ahead of time, work as much as possible, and have fun with what you do. The world is full of surprises, listen to those that are wisest and keep an open-mind.

I would advise high school seniors to take their time gathering as much information about career opportunities as possible because choosing a field to major in is a huge decision! They should really take the time to think about what they feel passionate about because that is a good indication of what area they will enjoy and most likely excell in. By doing this "senior year homework" students could save alot of time, money and energy. Senior year has a way of sneaking up on high school students and overwhelming them, so I would suggest that students step back and reflect on what it is they feel they could see themselves doing for the rest of their lives before time runs out! But most of all I would suggest they make the best of their senior year and highschool experiences because before they know it they will be moving on to bigger and better things!

The biggest thing that i would relay to my past self would be to focus more on your studies and less on socializing. Friends may leave your life but your academic performance decides the fate of the rest of your life. Another thing that I would make apparent the fact that whenever you get an assignment start on it whenever you have time so there is less work to do closer to the deadline. I had numerous projects that I did not start on until the day before the deadline so be aware that whenever you have free time work on the paper or project given to you. For the lresidential side of college the only advice that I have is get to know your roommates because they are living with you for the entire school year.

I would tell myself to seek more academic help, even if you have good grades, and just want something proofread,. I would also tell myself to figure out what things you would actually use while living at school versus what you think you might use.

The advice that I would give myself is to put more effort and own my work. To be more specific, if I am going to hand in an assignment, stand by it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. I wish I had put more time and integrity into my work in high school and it also would have made doing college papers a lot smoother.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would tell myself two things. One, to live at home. I say this because I live close by and it costs a great deal more to live at school, when it is unnecessary. I made friends all the same when I moved home and saved money. Two, I would tell myself not to stress. I worried about not fitting in and doing poorly. It is easy to fit in when you put yourself out there and try to make friends. I also accomplished more in college than in high school. I found my niche for things and have been able to do very well for myself. I would make sure I understood all of the stress is only going to drive me crazy, when in the end, college is the best thing for me.

If I could go back in time and give some advice to myself when I was in high school, I would tell myself three things. First, I would tell myself to work as often as I could. Why? Because College is expensive, and once college starts, it is hard to find time to work. The more money one makes before starting college, the less time he will have to spend worrying about money. Second, I would tell myself to start thinking about a degree path as early as possible. If one spends ample time planning his degree, then he will save time by not taking classes that will not count for his degree. Finally, I would tell myself to do my best, and not slide by on my classes. The reason for this is that classes tend to build on previous classes. If someone does not master his current classes, then he will be lost in his future classes. In conclusion, I would tell my high-school-self to work hard, carefully plan my degree, and do my best in my classes.

A lot of people would say that they would change who they dated and how they looked, and if maybe they did better in school. But for me I would go back and be a better sister. Yes this might sound odd but my sister is my world and also my twin. She's smart and beatiful and a all around good person. In high school I was all about myself and how popular I was that I forgot that my sisters always been my friend and by myside. She makes me laugh and smile everyday. I live 5 and a half hours away now and she still supports me and makes being homesick a lot more easier. Thank you

You can buy a car worth thousands of dollars and it may last you a good half a decade and even more if you take care of it. Eventually though, you'll have to get another. Your education will cost you thousands of dollars, but I guaruntee it will benefit you for the rest of your life. Continuing your education is going to be extremely beneficial to you when you finally obtain that dream career you're so passionate about. When you start college you're going to be living in a gym, and it's going to be rough but you'll be okay- you become more humble because of it. When times get rough-and they will, think of that future you want so badly and why you've come so far, why you've fought this hard. Oh and- get your core classes out of the way your first year, just trust me on this one. Remember that it doesn't matter what you can do when you're fresh, what counts is what you do when you feel you can't go on anymore- that's when you see what you're made of.

I would make sure i was prepared for this because coming into all this collage life I wasn't expecting any of this. I would tell my self to really think before I make any discions, I would tell myself not to be so worried bout making friends because everyone is friendly over here. I would remind myself that this is a big step in my life and to try my very best on everything . I would tell myself that this is the best decision I will make, and a way for me to start a new life and grow up just like I dreamed.

I would tell myself to work hard because it pays off. Don't get so caught up in the high school drama because once you graduate non of it matters. Take the EEP oppertunity because you will do well. Be friendly and outgoing, but mystery is also good. SUprise people with your smarts, don't be that person who s a know-it-all.

Hey there Jaryn! So college is just as good as you thought it would be. The people are nice, you have a great group of friends, and you're doing good in class. Just stay focused and don't forget why you're there like some people have. It might be tough at first to stay away from home and sleep in a room with strangers, but you'll get used to it..and mom will pick you up every weekend to let you make her a nice home cooked meal. Don't let any peer pressure get to you because you're doing great and some people just don't have the same passion and desire to succeed that you do. You're doing as good as mom could've hoped and you'll be proud of yourself, I promise. It will all work out.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior, I would tell myself that the work load is much more difficult and that I really need to deticate myself to my school work in order to do well. Also I would tell myself not to worry about making new friends because in reality everyone is in the same boat regarding moving away from their home friends. In other words everyone begins on a new fresh page in life so just do the best you can and you will make friends and succeed.

As a high school senior going into Johnson and Wales I would definately motivate myself to be open-minded and slower to making assumptions about people, I think its very crucial to go into freshman year of college knowing that you are now surronded by people that look different, talk different and that were even raised different so being open-minded can help you learn something new and make great friends for the future. I would also want to tell myself to stay true to who I am despite my new found freedom I wouldnt want regrets.

Spring begins and our class room dynamic starts to change. Our classes went from learning to preparing for high school. All of our teachers talked about how hard it would be. Five page papers, no excuses, detention and loads of homework. Needless to say I was terrified, even more so since I would be going to Worcester technical high school. This was a school you had to apply to and hope to god you got accepted, it was the Ivy League equivalent of our high school choices. As an honors student I did have quite a bit of homework but it was nowhere near my daunting expectations. So when that four springs later came around and once again the dynamic changed we as a class were seasoned pros, or so we thought. They once again told us how hard it would be but this time we made the mistake of ignoring that advice. I went into my freshmen year of collage thinking it would be easy and fun and once again my teachers were over exaggerating, but this time they weren’t exaggerations. So if I had the chance to go back I would tell myself to pay attention.

If could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would first tell myself to relax. As a senior, I was so stressed out about how college life would be and how difficult it would be to live on my own. It really was not so bad because I did make life-long friends even though I have moved away from them. Second, I would tell her that she is going to need to buckle down when she gets there and that, although she has no parental supervision, school is still her number priority and she needs to remember that and not get caught up in all of the freedom she will gain all at once. I would tell her that it will be very easy to lose herself in all of that freedom since she has not had much in high school. but she needs to stay strong and focus and it will all work out in the end. Even though I have been through all of the downs, I found my path because of those downs. I am now chasing my real dream because of that failure.

Be open to meeting new people

Back in high school, I was very goal oriented. Grades were not a problem, I took all advance courses and studied more towards science classes, and Nursing School was my “big plan”. What I did not consider was the financial portion of it. Besides giving advice to myself, First, I would like to ask, why are you not saving any money? I forgot that money was tied along with school, and I would plan a great and amazing plan, though I would forget. So, my second question is, how do you get there with no money? Yes, you worked through high school, but that was money used for fun, and being cool. Well, being cool is not important anymore. So, the advice that I would have given myself along with the two questions is, save as much as possible. It is a wiser decision to save it towards your “big plan”. High schools and colleges do not always talk about costs, tuition, and other financial needs, so it is easily forgettable. Even if money is a problem, do not let it stop you from your “big plan”. There are great options to help, and use them to your advantage.

JWU is know as America's career university because its curriculum incorporates the career objectives of its students and the needs of industry. It doesn't matter what path you choose studing business, culinary arts, hospitality, technology or arts & science, through dynamic hands-on experiences and exciting courses, you will get the knowledge, training and skills you need as you explore your full potential. Their teaching staff dedicated to help each student mee their personal and professional goals. Many of our instructors also have years of industry experience, which they incorporate into everyday classroom studies. Education should be important to everybody. Any freshmen will have wonderful experience at JWU. The summer before your junior or senior year, our Career Explorations program lets you spend time at JWU trying a career on for size. JWU has 4 campuses in 4 states. Beyond the campus, each dynamic city has its own blend of culture and events, from music and professional sports to recreation, shopping and dining. No matter what kind of student life experience you’re looking for — big or small, east or west, mountains or ocean — you can experience it at JWU.