Lock Haven University Top Questions

That you need to take your high school experiences and classes seriously. You need to work hard and pay attention. College is hard work and your high school career will help you if you take it seriously. I came to college at the age of 24 so I was already out on my own, so I can not talk about the transition much.

Alright, listen Lindsey; life is not a game or a joke. In high school you believe that future successes will just "fall" into your lap. Mom and Dad are right; oney does not grow on trees. It doesn't now and it won't seven years from now. I know you're thinking to yourself "oh, I will go to school someday, but I'm still young. Why the rush? I want to have fun now while I'm young." Yes, that's fine and dandy, but real life is going to smack you in the face someday and let me forewarn you; the smack does not feel good. Because I have been through it already, let me give you some advice. School should be taken seriously. Learn your study skills now because in college, you're going to be expected to know how to study. Believe me when I tell you that how you are studying now is not going to cut it. The "cramming" you do right before you walk into the classroom is not enough now and it won't be later. You can do it. Stay strong and think positive; we'll be alright.

If I was able to go back now and talk to myself a year ago, when I was still in High School, I would have told myself to reconsider my options. Then I thought that I wanted a small campus, but now I realize that I would have done better in a larger one, with a surrounding area that had more to offer. Here I found myself jobless, that would soon lead me to sleep Ansonia, and I know if I would have chosen a campus back home or even a larger one that I would have been able to find a job. I would tell myself that college is not what everyone makes it out to be, to stay focus because there are many things that will distract me. Most of all I would tell myself to never stop working at becoming successful, because in the end you end up where you choose to be at.

I'd tell myself to not be afraid to be myself and to try new things. In high school and my earlier years of college, I was always so concerned about fitting in and being a part of the crowd. Now I realize that it's ok to be your own person and break away from the crowd. The friends that you make by doing that will mean more to you in the long run then all the "kids in the crowd". I joined the Honors Program at Lock Haven University when I was a freshman because my parents made me. I thought it was going to be nothing but a bunch of boring nerds. However, the people I met in Honors are still, almost 4 years after graduation, my closest and best friends. I can't imagine my life without them. If I had listened to the sterotypes about Honors that the "crowd" was making, I'd have missed out on the best part of my college career. Don't be afraid to step outside the box and try something new! It could be the best decision you ever make.

Make sure you stay on top of everything, all the hard work will pay off.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I think I would tell myself to work harder at looking for scholorships and grants as I didnt really do any college preparation until late in the year. I would also try to push myself to decide on a career sooner because for me this was also a issue. Finally when I had decided what i wanted to study everything seemed to go so fast. I would have liked to be able to examine my situation more, maybe planned out a course that could of helped me out a little more financially. Finally I would of told myself to cherish all the time spent with my friends and loved ones. Being away from them now makes me realize how many opportunities to spend time with them I had let slip through my fingers. In the case of a family member who was not just a cousin to me but a friend i will never have any of those opportunities again. I dont regret my life now but if I new then what i know now things might have been easier.

Once you go to college they will expect a lot more from you. Look at this as a positive thing, because it is. Work hard and study because the knowlegde you can acquire is increadible. Be involved in campus activites, you'll meet a lot of great people that way. Once you decide your major be involved with it, you'll learn a lot from other people and you will make a great network. But, don't forget to have fun, take days to not worry about work and hang out with friends. College is an experience so don't sell yourself short, acidemically or socialy.

Think smart when your making decisions. Time after time, I see students making unresponsible decisions throughout there college career and they end up destroying what they love to do. However, don't regret anything you do either. It is important to have a strong group of friends that you can lean on when school gets hard and need that support. Go somewhere away from home! You will get the best experience at college if you live on campus and further than an hour away from home. Stay connected to your friends from high school, that was my biggest mistake and when I go home for the weekend, I find myself working instead of enjoying the time spent at home. Start saving your money now!! School comes first before social life at college. Your social life could start to take over, so it is important to have priorities. Good Luck and remember to have fun!

Michele, you are about to step into your role as an adult. You have many interests and you seem very excited to get out there and taste life. If you are willing, I have some foresight for you to consider that may prove very helpful in your future happiness and success. First, start investing. Learn about investing. Contact a retired investor for guidance. Next, consider a savings account and budget and really enjoy the summer work with the Forest Service-it is a perfect fit with your schooling. In your childhood, you picked up on the habit of getting involved with alot of things, but for psychological and various reasons, you have a fear of completing things and that you aren't very smart. The truth is, you have some learning challenges, but they are not insurmountable. you will learn to work with them. Put it in your head every day you will finish school with a degree in what your heart loves-environmental studies and ecology. Consider a minor in psychology. This is your passionate purpose. See yourself at graduation, with family and friends, celebrating your accomplishments-excited about where this will take you. Mostly, enjoy each moment fully!

As a high school senior I was in a very stressful situation. I would advise myself to not worry about the things going on at home and with my parents. I found it very distracting dealing with problems at home and adjustments to school and being angry becasue my first choice school and athletic dreams were abruptly diminshed, that I could have spent less time dwelling on how much I missed my friends who understood me and could have been making more. I would have gotten even more involved even earlier in my first semestser and spent way less money. I would have taken more general education classes first semester and entered as an undeclared major for at least my first semester. Most of all I would have told myself to keep the same drive I had when I got here. It got me through the tough times with roommates and making friends, and I would have told myself to be more confident. It took me too long to realize how intelligent I really am, and that i underrated myself way to much at first. I would tell myself to be more confident, and that I would make it through.