Marietta College Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to slow down. Throughout my years in college, I have lived a life of packed daily schedules and running from one activity to another without a chance to breathe. Although I like staying active and involved in my school and community, there is such thing as too involved. I think if I could go back in time, I would remind myself that I can say “no” to activities. I believe it is important to be involved on campus. Getting involved in organizations and school events creates a feeling of interconnectedness among fellow students and community members. At the same time, being too involved and overbooked actually hinders the positive effects of campus activities. During college, when I was too involved, I created more stress than necessary, and I missed the opportunities to truly enjoy my activities because I was too concerned worrying about the next thing on my daily schedule. If I had the opportunity to go back in time, I would tell myself to slow down and to take the opportunity to stop and smell the roses.

If I could give the high school me advice, I'd definitely say to develop good study habits. I'm smart and I grasp concepts quickly, but I don't retain as much as I could because I don't study very much. I lack the discipline it takes and the belief that studying IS actually accomplishing something--it isn't just a waste of time. I objectively know this, but I have problems putting it into practice. I've also never really had "study buddies", so that's another studying skill set that I've been missing out on. So I'd tell myself to study for my hardest classes (which also could have resulted in a higher GPA and class rank). Another piece of advice I'd give myself is to try to be more involved in my school and community. There admittedly weren't a ton of opportunities to get involved in my hometown, but I also usually didn't take advantage of the opportunities that were there. I said I was too busy or lazy or didn't know anyone. Since then, I've learned that getting involved is just part of life.

I would encourage myself to take more post secondary courses while in high school because it really helped me out. I would also tell myself to help others and spread the work about taking post secondary classes because they were really helpful and helped me prepare for colle coursework so much better than regular high school classes.

What I would like to have done differently is to be more social. When I first started college, at age 17, I stayed to myself a lot. I truly had only 3 people that I would talk to. I think it is important to make friends if you want to get the most out of the college experience. I will never have another chance to expeirience being out on my own for the first time. Studying is important too but I really wish I would have gotten to know more people.

Dear Aaron, I know you're nervous about going to college and how you might do academically once you get there. Don't worry! Do exactly what your parents told you to do and you'll be fine. If you stay enthusiastic about your education, students and faculty will be drawn to you to aid you in any way they can. By staying positive, you can do anything. Always try and go the extra mile, many students around you will be trying to figure a way out of the first mile, let alone the second. Additionally I know how dedicated you, are so take this to heart: don't be afraid to take a break — there IS such a thing as over-studying! Moreover, make an effort to develop a personal relationship with each of professors. You will get so much more out of a personal education. Finally, don’t be afraid to participate. When you have a question, make sure to ask! Be courageous! Each question asked in class usually represents ten other students! When you’re curious, enthusiastic, and determined college will come naturally to you. Hard work beats talent every time, but enthusiasm is the ultimate victor.

The transition to college from high school is not as easy as most think. Although I am very independent, it took time for me to ajust. And while you making new friends, learning how to do laundry, and feeding yourself for the first time, grades can take a back burner on the list of things to do in the day. The most important thing to remember is yes get involved, make new friends, make forever memories but get ahead in school work so you don't fall behind.

Take pride in everything that you do. Study hard and try to acheive everything you can in high school, this in turn will help you when applying for colleges and scholarships. Take your time and choose the college that best fits you. If attended a small high school possibly consider smaller university college. This will help you be comfortable with the big step of college.

I would advise myself to take more duel enrollment classes as a senior. I would also tell myself to say goodbye to the high school boyfriend earlier, so I could enjoy my senior year stress free. Another piece of advice i'd have for myself would be to try to get more involved in my school so I could create more lasting friendships.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would advise myself to invest money in microsoft and apple, then I would say study abroad a semester every year so that I could see the world more and learn about different cultures. I would advise myself to say away from certain people and I would say call home every week and make more road trips home and to visit family members.

Do not take all of your crap to school. You won't need it, and it's not going to fit in the car on the way back home.