Saint Louis University Top Questions

Hey Joanne, I know part of you really doesn't care about the application process, but it's worth it. Once it's over, it's over and you get to relax. Also, apply to scholarships! Listen to Mom; she knows best. Anyway, college is easy-going if you work hard. Don't overload yourself with all four main subjects the first semester (Math, Science, English, History); mix in some electives and use your resources! Ask around about the professors before you take their classes because some professors are harder than others. You'll love college a lot - it's the freedom you've always asked for and wanted so badly. As long as you work hard, everything else will fall into place by itself. Counselors are your best friend as well, so talk to them and let them know how things are going so they can help guide you through your four years. Lastly, enjoy yourself because the college years will fly by faster than high school.

Dear Sakinah, As you are reading this you may be freaked out. Considering the fact the that it is coming from your future self. As you and I know you will soon be starting you senior year in college. I have some advice for you and I expect it to be taken seriously. 1) Don't procrastinate. Remember how during you junior year it was diffcult to keep up even when you were studying on a regular basic? Well it gets even tougher senior year. 2) Look for scholarships and never give up trying. As future you, I didn't get a chance to live on campus. That's because you (I) didn't do enough searching and we gave up to easily. Well this year don't give up because if you do you'll be a commuter and realize how difficult it is to come back and forward to work and school. 3) and last of all, be proud and never become sad. All of the challenges that are ahead of you to face, smile at them. Because if it had not been from them you wouldn't be the person I am today.

I would tell myself not to slack off and figure out what you want to do with you life. I would tell myself not to take everything for granted and not to burn so many bridges. Having friends in college is important, especially when you are new. Think about everything carefully and how it could affect you in the future. You are entering the real world now and everything is going to change. I would tell myself to stop being so awkward and shy; try to put yourself out there and do what makes you happy. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships so I could be attending a university instead of attending a community college. If I received more scholarships, I would be out, being more independent and free, being able to push myself to my limits. I would be able to show everyone that ever doubted me, what I am really made of if I had a chance to attend a university and experience places off of this Island.

Being a Freshman in High School isn't too early to start thinking about what you need to complete in order to make your High School to College transition successful. Are there any grants that I can start working towards right now? The Bright Future Scholarship is the one that comes to mind. You have 4 years to complete all the requirements--start now as before you know it, you're out of time. Also, start applying for any grants that are available. Grants are great because you don't have to pay them back. When you've exhausted all your options, start applying for scholarships. Stay on top of it, because it you don't qualify for financial aid it's up to you to find money to pay for your college. Also, keep in mind if you need to apply for a loan, when you're an undergraduate you receive less than if you where further along. The last thing you want is to be two weeks away from the beginning of the semester and not know if you'll have enough money to cover the sememster.

I would advise myself to start at a community college after high school and save some money, then trasfer to a university. In this time at a community college one has time to learn about one self and to realize how important it is to attend class and get good grades. College is not about partying as some may think. It should prepare you for your career, which in turn prepares you for your future. It is a great learning and growing experience, if you choose to make it that.

I would have told myself to participate in more events on campus and read the newsletter more often to prepare for up comming events. I would have also expressed how expensive college is and that it is important to apply to many scholarships. I would have also told myself to take a more active roll in leading certain campus events. I would have been helped more in organizing BBQ's, pool days, physics club projects, and applied for being an RA this year. there were so many opertunieties that i missed simply because i heard about them too late, that i would tell myself to stay far more in tune to the social aspect of college instead of staying at the library so late many days.

Think through. Saint Louis University is not a bad university, however there are some things that are maybe just not fit me. Even though it is located within a urban, the city really do not have much to offer as it has grow poor. Also, because of the city is in a financial issue while the school is showing off it's bank account by doing unnecessary spends, it really put some students into danger situation because criminals will assume all student from Saint Louis University are wealthy. Last thing, it is so hard to be a Asian student in Saint Louis University as so many wealthy parents put their children in here because they can not get in anywhere else, and those Asian students are always buying new expensive cars and top brand clothes. If someone is not as wealth as they are, they would not even allow you to enter their "circle". And when you are already Asian-American and pure Americans are not completely treat you like one of them and those Asian friends do not want you either, then the life could be pretty lonely.

Dear Me, Four years ago, you entered high school as a shy, awkward freshman. You were shaking in your shoes that day, but took a deep breath and walked into your first class with a smile on your face. That was the moment you began to grow up. Now look at you, anxious to grab that diploma and put as much space between you and your high school as you possibly can. Let me tell you, that feeling will fade the closer you get to move-in day. You're going to feel like that shy, awkward 14 year old again, trembling at the thought of being on your own in this new world. Yeah, growing up is scary. But you will be ok. Better than ok, really. Yes, you will challenged in and out of the classroom. Yes, things will go wrong, and there will be disappiontments. But you are smart; you are unique; and you have been given the chance to follow your passion, to make new friends and experience new things. Don't take this opportunity for granted, and don't let anyone steal your sunshine. Work hard, study hard, do what you love. Breathe..and begin.

If I could tell my 18 year old self anything, I would tell her that life isn't about staying safe, and that anything worth having is worth fighting for. I'd remind her that sitting at home and being comfortable isn't going to have her dreams come true, and that although it may be easier for herself and her family to just let her aspirations go, she'll truly be miserable knowing she isn't doing what you love. To have the life you want means to struggle, to cry, to perservere, and definitely not to fear rejection! It is a difficult road, and things will not go exactly the way she wants, but at the end she'll have accomplished something greater. She will discover herself and grow. She'll shape herself into a person she'll be proud of no matter what happens, simply because she left her comfort zone chose to fight. I'd grasp her shoulder, smile, and say, "Use the talents and smarts you have and put yourself out there, the world is a huge place and it's just waiting for you to contribute."

If I was able to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that if i had the ability to take care of it do not stress over it and if I had little control over it do not stress over it. I would tell myself this because with college comes many stressful events and there were things that took their toll on me that i should have let go but i did not. I would tell myself that even though college is the main focus, that I should also understand that life does continue outside of the classroom and that it can not be neglected or it will begin to cause a unbalance in the life that I want to have. I would also tell myself that sometimes I need to put the book down and take a breather because if I never relax a little I will always feel stressed out and exhausted.