Old Dominion University Top Questions

If I could go back in high school as a senior, I would've told myself to work on time management and study skills. In Highschool students have their parents over them making sure they are doing what they need to do, however, in college this is not the case. In college the student does everything on their own. With a better skill set of time management the student can get his/her homework done on time and still have time to enjoy the social aspects of college. It is a juggling act. I would also tell myself to learn how to study. In college the material and questions require more in depth thought versus reciprocating facts.

Personally, I would tell myself to work as much as I possibly could before college. Reason for this is because college is not what you call "cheap" and no one wants to be worried about studying for exams while also worrying about loan repayments. If I could I would also advise myself to never, ever be late for class!

I would advice myself to take school more seriously as a freshman. My freshman year I was more excited about being in High school rather than learning and aiming to get good grades and focusing on my future. As the years went on, I started to gain my focus back and realized I need to plan for my future instead of focusing on my friends and having fun. I took school more seriously as a junior but I would have advice myself to began taking my future and school seriously as a freshman in High school.

As a former high schooler I would advise my nervous/excited self to take a deep breath and absorb my new surroundings; engage in that first step and explore your campus because this is home for the next four years. Don't worry, if your major is not set in stone you will have time to make that all important decision. There's no need to overload your class schedule it's important to play to your strengths and don't take on more than you can handle. This is a life changing experience where you willcreate lasting memories and friendships; find your strengths, weaknesses and most importantly yourself, but never lose the main focus of acquiring that degree.

Go to a smaller school with smaller class sizes. Going from a classroom of 28-30 students to one of 100-300 students is extreme and the teachers that have class sizes that large have no empathy.

Before you come to school you need to mentally prepare yourself for college. There will be a lot of distractions and there will be a lot of emotations but you need to stay focused. You are there for school, tuition is not cheap therefore keep in mind that although all the partying may sound nice, but those people who are telling you to go out with them do not pay your tuition nor do they care about your grades. Before you come to college you need to push yourself, don't ever give up no matter how hard you think that your class is. There will be times where you feel overwhelmed and just wanna give up but don' give up because remember what you came to school for. Remember the big picture. Use your resources given to you by the school, they are there for a reason. Also keep in mind that your advisor is always there to talk to you, use her because she has your best interest in had ans she wants to see you do great as well. Before you go to school just make sure you are ready for it all.

Go to college; it will be the best decision you have made; it is worth the effort and time.

Do not worry! College may seem intimidating, but everyone else is in the same boat as you. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there. There are so many opportunities to meet different people, you'll find other students with common interests. Take advantage of the opportunities offered by your school and experience new things. You must also not forget why you are there, for an education. Take advantage of netwroking opportunities and other chances to further you experience and education.So many reasources colleges offer go unused by so many students. They are just waiting to be used by you. Never be afraid to ask for help or clarification. That is one of the simplest ways to discover new things: simply ask.

The advice I would give to myself is to do more research about the financial aspect of college. Since I am independent I would tell myself to apply to as many scholarships as possible and to get educated about student loans. I would also tell myself to be prepared for the workload for a health science major. Also, I would tell myself to consider other possible career options in the medical field besides Nursing. It's always good to have a back up plan and I wish I had more time to consider other options since I've been put #4 on a waiting list for Nursing school.

My first advice would be to apply for scholarships. Instead of being lazy and procrastinating, start looking and apply early. Also, find some type of motivation to get the essays that are required done on time. Second, get even more involved in school or community service. It will help you in the long run. Third, do not let "senior-itis" get to you. Start the school strong and finish strong.