Kettering University Top Questions

I would advise myself to focus on the real world experience and applications of classroom learning and seek as many opportunities to do so as possible (e.g. internships, co-ops, research opportunities, volunteering). I would add that the easiest way to transition is be social and open to new activities and groups, and be involved in as much as possible.

Always keep an open mind,. Listen before speaking. Help others as much as you can. Try learning to focus and direct your energy. Find an adult mentor for advice. Find what interests you and make plans to add to your career.

I would tell myself that college is not as easy as high school, so study! Take advantage of using your freshman year to set the base for what you want the rest of your life to be like. It’s easier to teach yourself to be disciplined now then it is later. I would also say, don’t waste time with girls. Just focus on school because the girl that you’re going to marry is already out there, trust me, I know, I already found her. Just to be sure I didn’t go looking for her before we were supposed to meet, I may mention that she’s 6 years younger, so at this time she would be about…12. Go to parties and be social, but drinking is way overrated. I would say be more involved in school activities and groups. This is the only time in your life where you can be involved in these things without having any interruptions. Set goals, set them high, write them down, make them happen, and don’t let anyone get in the way. P.S. Shave your head now you’re going to lose it by 21 anyways.

I would have told myself to first stay in touch with your friends. As college goes on, I barely talk to or hang out with any of my high school friends. I also would tell myself to believe you can do anything. Don't look at something and think you can't do it because it's hard. Apply for as many scholarships as you can, don't be afraid of the essays that go along with them. And most importantly, have fun. It's your last year to have everything done for you, don't take that for granted.

It’s time to buckle down and prepare for the future! Skipping classes and getting by with average grades just isn’t going to cut it. Go to class and don’t be afraid to be a good student. Embrace your inner geek and get those A’s! Decide what you want to do early on to avoid wasting precious time and resources. Then once you decide, dive in and devote all the time and energy you can into taking from your classes everything you possibly can. Avoid temptations and peer pressure by keeping your eye on the prize. Contrary to popular belief, college is NOT a time in your life to party. It’s a time to gain knowledge, gain independence, and earn a degree that will help you land a great job. Being fresh out of high school you think that you have all of the time in the world, but someday you might wake up and realize that you’ve grown older, you have a family support, and now you have to fit college into the few moments of spare time left after work and family. Prepare for your future now and get your education!

As I stepped into the time portal I decided to give myself a visit during my senior year. I have many things to tell myself, but there are some verry important ones. First off I would like to tell myself to take the challenge and take harder classes. Then it would make me look better for colleges. Second of all I would like to tell myself to apply for scholarships! The more money the merrier. Unfortunatly I did not do that, so I would want to tell my past self to apply to as many scholarships as I can. Then I would tell myself to retake the SAT, and get a better grade. My grades on my SAT were exceptional but I know I could have done a better job. Last but not least I would tell myself to join a sport. I know I wanted to be active during school, but I did not think I would have the skill to do homework and a sport. All in all I would tell myself to rise up to a challenge, and do not let your insecurities get the better of you. I am better than that.

I would tell my former self to become very involved on campus and take classroom work very seriously. I would tell myself to have fun, but not at the expense of studying and preparing for class. I would tell myself to look very closely for a job that I would want to keep for all of the co-op program, and to work very hard and take the opportunity seriously as it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I would tell myself that the food and dorms are not so bad and to make lots of friends as there are many good people here that you may know for the rest of your life. I would tell myslef to stay active physically and do lots of intramural sports. I would tell myself to date but not be too overly concerned with the lack of girls on campus. All in all, I would say learn from your freshman year and progress forward, which is what I am doing now.

Drop everything and get your time management skills up to par. Time management is the single most important skill needed to be successful not only in school, but in life. Good time management promotes good study and work habits, benefiting your studies as well as your job. Procrastination is the single most detrimental character flaw in college students. As soon as you decide that something is unimportant enough to wait, the sky will fall on you and you will be swamped with urgent matters. Prioritize your tasks, stick to your schedule, and study hard.

Studying is the key...i konw that you want to go out and have a good time which is alright you should do that. but make sure you leave enough time to get all your work done.it will make your life a hundred times easier.

I would tell myself to relax and not fret about the small petty things. I would also advise myself to focus on school and studying more then I did in high school. College is a lot different then high school and it takes more time to get use to, so if you can prepare for the amount of studying that you have to do and the amount of distractions that you will encounter early on then it will help in the long run when trying to adjust to a college life.

Going back in time is what many of us would like to do to change something--alter the future; however, If I could go back I would try to change things that would have made it easier to get to where I am now. If I would have the opportunity to give myself advice it would be this: 1. Don't focus on the grade-focus on learning. 2. Rank all task on heirarchy...Procrastination is your enemy! 3. Memorizing is good, but learning is better. 4. Learn what kind of a learner you are now...it will make studying easier! 5. Get to know your teachers...they probably have experience and connections that will help you reach your goals. 6. Learn how to handle those tough situations and teachers...there will always be hard people to deal with. 7. Having a life is more than prom queen, cool shoes--Its about living and experiencing. 8. Money should never be the focus of why you choose a career. 9. Having many friends is nice sometimes, but having one friend who knows everything about you and loves you still the same is what will get you through rocky times in life!

I would tell myself to be more organized and suck-up to the teacher more to give myself the edge up. In the end thats What it comes down to with most of the professors, because they are hard to learn from and if they like you then they are a lot more likely to give you a better grade.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would care more about my grades. In order to get the maximum amout of money back from scholarships, you have to do the best you can in highschool. Because of slacking off a little during freshman highschool year, I am now suffering the consequences. I would have had about a 4.0 highschool gpa if I would have tried my hardest freshman year, but instead I have about a 3.5. It is always harder to bring up a gpa than it is to just do well in the beginning.

Assuming that I could go bak in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stick wtih school and get my basics done. I would tell myself to not give up when thing get tough and discouraging. I'd make sure that I knew for sure what I wanted to major in and not switch my major so many times. I would also make sure I did not do school online. I am a hands on person and visual person and with instructors just talking to me it did not turn out well. I would also tell myself to listen to what my father and sister have to say. My sister knows what I am having to go through and I didn't always listen. Listening to my father would have saved me a lot of money by not attending an online school. Last but not least I would make sure to tell myself to not procrastinate. Don't wait till the last minute to try and find ways to pay for school. I would make sure that I knew all of these things and that I did better.

Definitely go visit the colleges and universities that you are seriously considering. It will be worth the time, effort, and money because your next four years will be spent here and you should enjoy the environment as much as the school. Apply as soon as possible to your top choices because it can make a huge difference, especially if you are a between the big, fat envelope and the slim envelope.

I would of stick to the same plan as I did which was go to cosmetolgy school then go to college. But I would of seach for schools that i would attend right after my trade. and also think wisely about the tution

If I could go back in time I would tell my high school self about all the aspects of the world that he didn’t have a chance to see in his environment. Growing up in a disadvantaged situation I often failed to see outside of the box, that was my poverty stricken community. I would explain to myself the plethora of opportunities that lie before me and articulate how every decision I made in high school would affect those opportunities. As an intellectually gifted student, I often rested on my ability to pick things up quickly. I didn’t study very often in high school. This worked at that level but made it that much harder to form good study habits in college when things didn’t come quite as easy. I also would have advised my high school self to explore advanced opportunities, such as dual enrollment and AP courses, to challenge myself. Having this information would have benefitted me tremendously, allowing me to grow as a result of challenging myself. It also would have helped me save money getting some of the courses I would later have to pay for out of the way for free.

My college experience thus far has given me the drive to improve as both a student and a leader. I've learned how competitive the professional world can be and Kettering University is equipping me with the skills that I will need to get ahead in life and in my career. The mandatory co-op program that we have is extremely beneficial in terms of giving us all the closer look and hands-on experience that future empoylers look for and appreciate. As somebody who comes from a rather small high school, it has been a challenge getting used to courses that are so advanced and move forward so quickly. However, I feel it has, so far, made me a much better student and a harder worker. Everything I am learning here is preparation for my future goals, and I am learning to live up to my full potential here at Kettering University.

My college experience has not been a simply achedemic one. Yes, I've learned a lot and plan on learning much more as I complete my course of study. I've learned to be hands-on in the worjk place, communicate and interact in a true work situation with real workers in my field. However, college has also allowed me to break out of my shell and network with potential employers, friends, and organizations. I've become less of an introvert and found on-campus groups and organizations that will not only help me find jobs and scholarships in the future, but also experience new relationships, make friends, and explore different ideas, cultures, beliefs, and ways of thinking. I've also had opportunities to attend conferences and travel the United States. It's been a life changer and I don't know what kind of person I would be had I chosen a different life path. The experience has been invaluable and I'd suggest at least attempting it to any potential college students.

I have learned that college isnt as hard as I thought it would be as long as I do my homework