Saint Joseph’s University Top Questions

So far, I have gotten a strong feeling of my school. The way people feel and react when they hear sju, is just a warm and good feeling.

Always be prepared for class by reading ahead. When the syllabus sayings the professor will be going over chapter one on Monday, read the chapter and take notes before so you understand and you can engage in class. Try to get every point possible for the class, because every little point counts as well. I would tell myself be happy in highschool, because my senior year I just wanted to get to college. It is not the best thing in world, because although you are free from your parents, the responsibility level is unbelieveable. The work load is very hard so make sure you set aside enough time in the day for that. Be very outgoing and optimistic about meeting new people. Do not judge someone just because of what they look like, because you have no idea what they are really like. Be open to trying new things and do not hold back at all. If you want to do something go for it.

If I could go back in time. Wow, that is a question I have thought about many times throughout my year and a half at Saint Joseph's University. At the time of applying for colleges my senior year of high school, I was rebelling against my parents' choice of Rutgers University. Although, it would ease my financial struggle, I knew in the long run I would not be able to fit in and it did not offer anything extraordinary for my major. When I stumbled across Saint Joseph's, it contained everything I was looking for, small classes, field experience in elementary and special educations classrooms, and a plethora of activities. Now, going into my second semester, I feel the financial burden. There in tension in my household and it's hard to get across to my parents how much this school means to me. If i could change time and go back to my senior year, I would be more considerate of scholarship awards and other opportunities I could of received that could of helped my financial status at SJU. However, I would not change the choice of school, SJU is a perfect fit for me.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would try to reiterate the risk a student takes when applying to a school which requires that student to use private student loans. I chose Saint Joseph?s University based on the business courses and degree it had to offer me, but I wish I would have explored more options because of the financial burden which it has caused me in a terrible economy. As far as college life goes, I would advise a high school senior to be prepared for a heavier workload which requires class attendance and participation. You are choosing to attend college to further and enrich your education through the classroom and life experiences. The transition can be difficult, but if you take college seriously then you can succeed. It is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} possible to have fun and still do well in school! As long as you are responsible with schoolwork and manage your time correctly, you will be able to find some ?play? time. Counselors and other resources are available at many colleges to help a new student understand time management, so be sure to use them!

Dear Taryn, I know going to college will be a tremendous growing experience for you, not only academically, but in all aspects of your life as well. Work hard, play hard, and sieze every moment. This is such a small window of time in your life, where you can be exactly who you want to be - so don't blink! The best advice I can give to you is to get involved on campus. Becoming involved makes the transition process much easier . It introduces you to great people, teaches you what you like and dislike, and allows you to become a well-rounded individual. So, don't be afraid to try new things - you may discover that you want to be a ballerina instead of an astrophysicist. Do what you are capable of - if you can't join five extracurricular activities, at least join one or two. This unique experience is all about finding out who you are, what you are good at, and what you truly love to do, all the while making lifetime friends. These next four years prepare you for a lifetime of discovery and fulfillment, so take chances, be courageous, and enjoy the ride! Sincerely, Taryn

If I went back in time and decided to talk to myself about the future, I would tell him that he was not prepared for college. I would tell him this because he didn't take his education seriously. He went through high school without studying any longer than hour week. Despite this, he still managed to get good grades which made him cocky when thinking about the workload of college. In college, you can't expect to do well in any class unless you put in the effort. More than one hour of studying a week is definitely needed. For me, the transition from not studying at all to studying frequently was very diffiicult, which is why I would tell him to start immediately. I would also tell him to not be afraid about going into a new school without his friends. I would tell him that as soon as classes start, he will meet people who will become some of the best friends he will ever have. Hopefully, my advice to my younger self will make him prepared for the workload and less nervous about going to Saint Joseph's.

I would give myself the advice of Dr. Richard Carlson, ?Don?t sweat the small stuff? and it?s all small stuff.? While college seems like a big deal, it really is not worth worrying about as much as I did. For example, I worried about getting into my first choice school, but I did not need to worry. Most colleges are looking for well-rounded individuals, who have decent grades, are involved in clubs, and participate in volunteer work. Basically, I had already done everything I needed to do to get into a respectable school. I have learned that it is futile to worry about things that I have no control over. Stressing over something will not change the outcome. I worried that my essay was not good enough or my SAT scores were not high enough, but worrying could not change them. For the things I could control, fretting should have only motivated me to take action. While worrying about the cost of college will not change the price, it has pressured me to find scholarship opportunities. Generally, I wish I had spent less time worrying about my future and more time enjoying the excitement of senior year.

BE YOURSELF! When I first got to college I thought that because I was striaght-edge (a term that means you don't drink, smoke or do drugs) I wouldn't make any friends. The friends I made all like to drink socially and instead of finding fun things to do on the weekends they would just drink. I was too afraid of not having friends to tell them my beleifs about drinking and drugs, so I just went along with them to parties and sat there, unhappily. One day I was talking to a girl in my theology class and I could tell she and I had the same sense of humor. I assumed that she, like the other girls I was friends with, drank so I invited her to a party that we were going to that night. She then told me that she was going to go to a film festival and that I am welcome to come but there would be no drinking. She explained that her and her friends didn't drink or do drugs, so they try and find fun alternatives to drinking every weekend. She and I have been friends ever since!

First and foremost, I would tell myself to cherish the time I have with my family and friends from home. I learned that it is easy to take these special people for granted because you see them every day. But at school (for me, four hours away), it is easy to lose yourself. In highschool, I was very focused on my schoolwork. Of course this is a good thing, but I did not spend time looking around me to see who and what I would miss. When I moved in, I got very busy and started to see that some of the relationships with people that I love from home were deteriorating before my eyes. Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell myself to slow down and look around. I would take the time to be with my family and friends before leaving for school. And when I got to school, I would make a bigger effort to keep in touch with the people at home that I hold close to my heart.

As a senior, I thought I was really set in everything. I knew where I was going to college and I had no worries about school. But looking back, I would have told myself to be a little more stressed about it, as funny as that might sound. I would tell myself to apply for loads and loads more scholarships and loans and grants. I would also join more activities once I started at school, which would have made it easier to make friends. My high school self should have been more preparted for starting school, especially being away from home. But I think that I've made it alright as it was, except for the financial aid thing, but I think every college student has that problem.