Lesley University Top Questions

If I could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would have nothing but postive things to give. I would tell myself that the adjustment process from high school to college life was relatively easy and that I would do a great job. I would meet a few people that would become my friends for the next two years (and hopefully, for a few more after that), but I would still stay close with all of my friends from highschool. The one peice of advice I could offer myself would be to appreciate the time spent with my family the summer before freshman year of college, because I will miss them an incredible amount while away. However, there is always a bus to take that will bring me home! All in all, I would tell myself to keep on keeping on, because I am doing a swell job so far.

Hey, I'm you from the future. You will get over that later but right now I have to tell you that college is far less challenging and much less horrifying than our teachers painted it out to be. Being that Lesley's Art Institute of Boston is an art school, you cannot escape the stereotypical artists with half-dyed locks with a cigarette infinitely attached to their lips. The peers are not exactly up to par but the teachers are crème de la crème. They have all had professions in the art field before becoming professors so their advice are genuine life tips for an artist in the real world. The cherry on top, they sincerely care about their student's mental health and their growth as a intellectual and an artist. The lessons are extremely enriching and encouraging to make me strive for more knowledge.

If I could go back in time and give my high school senior self advice about the transition I would tell myself to always be welcoming and open to new challenges, faces, and ways of life. Stand up for yourself and appreciate where you came from and what you believe in. College in the city will expose you to many new people and lifestyles and just remember to always be accepting and helpful. Do not judge a book by its cover, and be accepting of everyones character. You don't have to try to be best friends with everyone, but don't close yourself out from meeting new people and making new friends because you never know who might open you heart and soul. The transition is easier than you think. Continue to study hard, but always remember to enjoy what you are doing, and work to better what you think is not. Its good to put others first as you often do, but don't forget to care for yourself and enjoy the warmth of the good new company that loves and surrounds you.

I wouldn't even know where to start. As a senior I worked very hard in school and still had participated in sports all year round. When I wasn't doing that, I was doing community service. Although, I ended up doing well in school, if I could go back, I would tell myself to try even a little harder and have a little more fun. The biggest thing I would advise myself against is putting everything off to the last minute. If I hadn't procrastinated so much on essays and studying in general, I would have had a lot more free time. The only regret I have for the begining of my senior year was not studying as much as I should have for the SATs and not liking my scores very much. Even though that doesn't matter now, considering I got into the college that I wanted to and would not choose a different college even if I could, I would have liked to have had better scores.

I would tell myself to utiliize the campus resources like the center for academic achievement but other than that I had a successful first semester and I was very prepared so their isn't much that I would change.

This is the right choice- even though high school sucks, college will be better than you ever imagined. The friends you will make, the things you were learn, the oppertunities you will have and the things you will experience will more than make up for what you're going through now- so keep strong and carry on. Do what you want, and the more you are yourself, the more not only will you respect yourself, but people around you will too, especially once you reach college. Step out of your shell- there's a whole world waiting for you.

My college experience is just beginning. However already I have been introduced to many career choices and I feel totally in control of what I want to do with my education. The support that Lesley University and it's staff has to offer is too good to be true. My experience at college has been very positive so far, and I can't wait to see what else comes from it. It has been valuable in many ways. Not only do I now see all the doors I have open for my future, but I can see just how simple it can be to get there.

While I have been away at school, I have learned more about myself and the type of person I am. I hold tight to my values and do not let other people pressure me. I have also challenged myself with the amount of classes so that I can learn more and earn more credits at the same time. I have also been able to become treasurer of our gay club known as L.E.A.P (Love & Equality of All People). I also have been able to participate in the Community Service Club and help at the Blood Donation as well as handing out food at food pantries in Cambridge, MA. I have also learned how to work out issues with my roommate and become a better communicator because of those issues. I have also been opened up to the real world and to see what life is really like without my parents. While being at college I have realized that when a child sees that they realize how important it is for them to recieve a good education so that they become someone important someday.

Life changing experiences, cultural differences, great learning skills are the things that I got out of Lesley University. Life changing experiences is because I have been exposed to a different part of the continent than just the mid-west. Cultural differences, I am seeing how other people celebrate holidays and handle life problems diffently. Last, great skill learning by acquiring life fundamental skills I have received from the classroom. I am able to apply them into the real world once I graduate.

College has been a wonderful experience. It is so fufilling to be learning things that will help others. Not only has it been a step towards my desired degree of a Registered Nurse but has also showed my three children how important education is. I have always told my children that college is a must to succeed in the world. Naturally, their first question was, "Did you go to college?" When I had to tell them that I had not , I felt like I had failed them. Now that I am attending classes, it feels wonderful to be setting a good example for my children.