Marquette University Top Questions

College is definitely not going to be like highschool at all. You have the complete control over your academic career - you're the one responsible for choosing the appropriate classes you want to enroll in and you're also responsible for managing your own time. Time management should be your number one priority because professors in college don't stand over your shoulder to make sure that you complete your work on time like they did in high school. Your future depends all on you. Make sure you are aware of all deadlines and give yourself a good amount of time to draft and write papers, as well as study all the material that will be on your exam. It's crucial you start sooner than later because deadlines can easily creep up on you. As long as you stay on top of your work and don't play catch up you should be set for college. Also, if you feel that you're struggling do not hesistate to talk with your professor or find a tutor on campus. It's your education and your academic career is what you make of it - it's in your hands!

If I could talk to my high school self from my college perspective, I would say learn how to study most efficiently for each class- it’s crucial to success in college. This advice would be the first recommendation I would give a high school student because learning how to study for each class was possibly my biggest struggle first semester, and unlike high school there isn’t one strategy that works best for all courses. No one tells you that the teacher doesn’t make sure that you understand the information before moving on to the next slide or topic, so I would also recommend creating a study group with other students in the class. The biggest thing that I would advise my high school self is that college isn’t necessarily about the grades or the GPA, but it is more about the process by which you gain knowledge and learn to apply it- and that¬ is what no one tells you about college.

A lot happens in one year. Your plans will change, you won't be friends with the same people, and you will miss your parents after you move away. Yet, continue to follow the dreams that you develope from day to day.

Derek. . . Although you are a senior in high school, I advise you to not get too ahead of yourself during and after graduation repeatedly stating how you or anyone else are "done with school" because that is not necessarily true (especially for most people). Remember, attending a university is the next "big step" in your education and requires a stronger mindset along with an appreciable work ethic. I want you to realize that once you start college, you officially enter in a tougher competition involving thousands of students instead of hundreds so it is in your best interest to get ahead of others when you seek the opportunity. Try your best to stay ahead, there are different ways to do it. (First tip: Get rest by going to bed early and not waking up as late because the sooner things get done, the better).

If I were to go back to senior year of high school, I would defiantly apply myself and focus more on my studies. I would have asked my high school teachers to assign more readings and more papers. As I am attending Marquette University, I am realizing that money is something college students are always thinking and worrying about. If I could go back, I would most defiantly apply for more scholarships. It would be one less stress. I would research more to find scholarships. I would analyze and review every college and not just jump to the one my family and teachers want me to go to. I learned that when you are furthering your education, you have to be at a place that you are comfortable with. I can dream about going back to my senior year of high school but I have to adjust my future from here. I am transferring from Marquette University to Northern Michigan University and starting over in the financial process. I do not want my parents to have to worry about paying for my schooling. I am going to do this on my own and achieve my goals as I succeed.

There is a core set of classes that everyone has to take, but they really just help you with basic things such as really learning how to write a college level paper (I took the AP exam in English, and I can honestly say I'm glad I took the classes over here, they have improved my capabilities as a writer and being able to express my argument logically and clearly). Also, McCormick is the dorm that you want to live in. Over 700 freshman live in this building, and it's where all the social activities take place.

There aren't enough words of wisdom I could have told my high school self, because I still don't know everything. However, here are a few suggestions I believe 18 year old Sana needs to know: 1. Be a nerd. Transform the term "hanging out" from sitting around with your friends to, sitting at the library doing homework. 2. Make plans. Stop saying "I don't know" or "we'll see". As long as you have a plan, you have a path that you've chosen to take - and remember, plans always change. 3. Stop worrying. When college starts, the years are going sprint right past you. Learn not to worry about the small things, like the dishes your lazy roommates will never do; how do you want to remember your college years? 4. Don't be shy. Go try out for the dance team, you're good! And if you don't get in, there is no harm in trying. Go to the club meeting you've always wanted to be in, chances are, you were meant to be there all along. High school Sana, I hope you take my advice, you'll need it. Love, College Sana

I would have definately finished high school and graduated instead of getting a GED. I would have went to college assumed a bachelor degree and I would have been set and career minded by 22 instead of going to college at 33 and just starting. But not to sound negative, the older I have gotten the more mature I have became. Everything is panning out to a beginning of a great future. If I would not have went back to assume my GED, I do not know if I would have opened my eyes again to the great possibilities a college education would offer me. Everyday, I am so proud of myself and the accomplishments I achieve on a daily basis.

I would tell myself that I need to take college more seriously than I did my first 2 years. I need to devote alot of my time to finishing my studies instead of studying for an hour a day. Only have one job instead of two so that I can be more focused on school work.

I would have told myself to prepare for being more stressed out then I already was. To be open and not shy in making new friends as well as getting used to being in classes with people of different ages. I would have advised myself to become more responsible than I already was and to really start acting like an adult! But most of all I would have told myself to smile, breath, and just enjoy every moment of it!