Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Top Questions

Well let me tell you this, now days you really need alot of education to get some where in life. Nothing good in the is easy. So I ask you please to stay in School and to continue on. I know you have had some tough times but it will get better. Just pray and believe and keep trying it will come together. In Gods name we Trust Amen Amen Sincerly Sandra Cooke

Although I got into my first choice school, and early decision I would still study more to do better on my SAT's. I also would have taken more AP classes. Learn better study habits, and how not to get distracted. The best advice I would give is to study and do homework first before any socializing.

You can do it, just stay focused.

The advice i would give myself would be to take advantage of the learning experience and to take all the classes that would relate to my major. I would have taken AP classes more seriously and would have tried to learn time managment because of how important it is in college. I would have also tried a lot of new things in high school so it wouldn't be so new in college. In short, I woould have taken high school more seriously in hopes of it better preparing me for college.

It gave me a great education, it taught me to stand up for myself. I had to grow "thick skin", though it is very helpful in my demanding everyday worklife as an ICU nurse; especially when advocating for my patients, dealing with physicians and families. Also, this program though very expensive, is short, and you can graduate and start working early, instead of waiting for cheaper programs to open a spot for you. Since, it's a second degree program, having an extra degree on your resume is a good leverage in the job market.

I have been in college for a year now, and I've found it to be very valuable thus far. I was abandoned as a child by my biological mother; she was, and still may be addicted to drugs. I went from fostere home to foster until the age of 8, when i finally found a permanent home. I went to theraphy and honestly the odds where against me. I was told i was going to be nothing but a failure. But in the 8th grade I was adopted, I went on to graduate highschool with honors. I think college has been valuable because I have found a way to bet the odds, and make something of myself.

Besides an education I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I have learned that no one is going to do things for you. If you want something you HAVE to get it yourself. For example, internships look good on a resume, however no one is going to give you one unless you ask for it and work hard to get it. Things are not handed to you like they were when you were younger. An education is a two way street and if you are willing to go down it, there is a professor willing to go down there with you. But if you decide to stray from the path they may not be as willing to continue helping if it is not towards a mutual furthering educational goal. College, though expensive, is an amazing opportunity to meet people and get an education in a field that you are intereted in and would like to spend, potentially, the rest of your life doing.

Through my college experience I learned how to manage time and realized that Boston has more to offer than eductaion. Because my school is located in the city I'll be able to take advantage of all there is easily. I've learned that I could volunteer at many different places while studying. It's amazing to realize that I could do so much with my life instead of wasting it.

I have gotten the experience to be successful in my future job. I will continue to have opportunities to learn more about my field and gain experience in the field through an internship at potential employers. I have definitely been challange in the school work, both in terms of amount and the content, the help me in being successful in the future. There are opportunities to become comfortable with working with people in teams.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice it would be, when moving into dorms make friends, be open, and honest. If you need help don't feel stupid to ask an upperclassmen for help. They admire you seeking their opinions and advice. Your resource centers and counceling services are there for you to utilize don't ignore them. The workload is far different from anything you have had before. There isn't much homework maybe one or two assignments per week. Instead of homework you MUST spend that time studying in any way. Reading over notes the day you get them in class, make flashcards, make studying guides, and get into a study group or a tutoring session. Use the library as a quiet study space. DO NOT spend your money on booze and chinese food. Save it for an apartment. Don't take people up on their offer to party in the dorms. Become friends with your RA and seek their advice often. Wear flip flops in the showers and the bathroom. If you have a problem with your roommates address it don't let it built up. Above all HAVE FUN!