Salve Regina University Top Questions

Jocelyn, stop worrying! You don't need to apply to thirteen schools! Narrow down your choices. Here's my advice: go on tours. Really pay attention to the atmosphere of the school, because it is more important than the academic reputation. I know that you're a high-achieving student and you are going to want to go to the most prestigious school that admits you. I am here to tell you that if you do that, you will transfer to a different school for your sophomore year. You'll transfer to a school with friendlier students, with humble professors who really care about you as a person, and with an overall welcoming atmosphere. These are the things that really matter to you, Jocelyn. You will gain so much more if you choose a place that makes you happy rather than a place that looks good on paper. Think about it. Think about what is important to you right now, and remember that they will still be important to you as you transition from high school to college.

I think I made the transition pretty well, however I think I would tell myself that my friends from home will always be my friends from home. I dont need to worry about loosing them or not seeing them often enough. If they are truly your friends they will always be there for you. More importantly, having fun is important. School work will always be a priority but you need to let loose and have fun because college is only four years, and believe me they go by very fast.

The first thing I would tell my younger self is that you always need to work hard, no matter how easy you think something is. You never want to take the easy road because you can end up finding it more difficult in the long run than you originally imagined. I would also tell my younger self that it is okay to be yourself, soome people will judge you beause they don't know how awesome you really are. If they can't see that for themselves, then there is a reason you can choose who you associate yourself with. Lastly, I would tell my younger self that she has had a pretty blessed life with so many people that love and cherish her, and she should be more appreciative. You never know when you are going to lose contact with someone, or there maybe a situation that will cause you to no longer be close, and you don't want to take for granted the things that you have. There is always someone who deserves it more and has less than you do. Be strong, young one. The future looks bright for you.

Dear Miranda, There is no need to escape to a school across the country, you will make plenty of new friends even if you go to a school close to home. Your grades freshman year DO matter. Senior year it will be miserable trying to get rid of the damage that C + caused on your GPA. GET INVOLVED EARLY. Join the campus activites board and develop new interests, this is where you will meet your life long friends. It is also the best way to know about everything going on around campus. Never stop applying for scholarships, they can be given out year round. Also, write to the financial aid department at your school mid year to ask if they have any extra funds to award in the form of a scholarship or grant. Often, students transfer and their scholarship package funds become available. To help financially, become a Resident Assistant. It is an amazing opportunity to get free room and board and the best campus job their is. The RA staff will become your new family. But most important: you now have a clean slate and the sky is the limit, so dont be afraid to reach high.

We must never give up, these would be the first words of advice to myself. I am now 33 and have a substantial work history loaded with dead ends and lost time that I will never get back. I would have to stress the importance of finishing College at a young age and following through the first time around, because while my back may not be broken now, I will surely be meeting some employers that intended it to be. And while finding a good job is a substantial benefit of finishing school, nothing compares to the feeling of empowerment we recieve from knowledge. During my two years at Clackamas Comunitty College I saw many kids just dissapear from classrooms I even urged many of them to stick it out, but they were never to return. This is what I must persuade my past self to endure, the riggors of College, because it in no way compares to the endless toiling of a dead end career.

Dear high school Julia,

As a teenager I was timid and the idea of college was intimidating so I chose to wait to attend until I was in my mid-tewnties. Had I realized the strength and potential I have shown over the years, I would have started sooner. For this reason, if I had a chance to speak with my 18 year old self, I would tell myself to go for it. I would tell me that I am so much stronger than I gave myself credit for and I would inform my "younger me" that she can achieve anything if she puts her mind to it, but she has to take the first step. I would also inform her that she should never settle. You can not achieve your dreams, if you never reach for them.

I would tell myself that being homesick is normal as well as feeling lonely. Making new friends takes time and to not rely on only one person because sometimes that person isn't as great as they seem to be. Concentrate on school and homework, but remember to have fun as well.

If I could have a conversation with my high school self, I would tell myself to breathe. I would tell myself that it is okay not to be perfect, that it is acceptable to be different from everyone else, and that often times our flaws are what allow us to find ourselves and flourish. I would also tell myself that chances are, the vision that you have for yourself in the future is far from what you envision at this time, and that is perfectly acceptable. There will be great times ahead, there will be sad times ahead, but in the end you will make it through everything and be a stronger woman because of it. You will find your calling, and you will excel at it. But most importantly, if you fail, you will have the strength to stand up and try again. You are beautiful, you are smart, and you are worth taking risks. Just breathe, and go after your dreams. You will find the path that you are destined to follow.

I would tell myself that college is a rewarding, yet challenging experience. I would also tell myself that there are going to be obsticles that I will find very difficult and that I will have to use all of my determination and resources around me to combat these obsticles. Lastly, I would tell myself that I can look forward to a great four years in college and that I will enjoy all the activities and classes that I have been involved in so far.

If I could give advice to my high school self it would be to not over think everything about college. In high school college seemed like there would be too much going on for me to handle. But college is not as crazy as it sounds. Remember that college is a brand new start and that all the freshman are going through the same thing. Be yourself and you will be okay. You should think about a few clubs and activities to get involved in so that you keep yourself busy because it is better to be a little too busy than not having anything to do. Do not stress about wondering if you made the right choice because everything will work out and be fine in the end.

I would make sure I focused on time management. Being able to get multiple large projects done at the same time, while still having a social life.

I have not gone to college yet, but I know that you need to learn time management in order to have a successful high school career.

Make the best of senior year--it is still important! Take a challenging class that will be intriguing, it may lead to your major in the long run! Do not pick a school based on the money that they give you, chances are you are going to have student loans regardless. Choose a school that will make you happy because happiness has no price, and a rewarding educational experience is priceless. When applying to schools, choose at least one large, one medium, and one small university so you have the room to change your mind. Take advantage of any special days to visit the schools, stay overnight, and attend a class--the best way to get a feeling of the university is to be there. If a school feels right, you WILL know. Do what is best for you, not your parents, sibilings, or friends, because at the end of the day it is YOUR education and experience. College will be the best time of your life, because it is the only time you will ever have to do everything completely for yourself.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, I would tell myself to stress less about the social aspects of college life. My biggest fars about college were making new friends and living away from home, but it tuns out that the academics at the college a student attends is what will make or break a college experience. I chose the perfect school for me and I know this now because I am enrolled in one of the best art programs in the country and I have excellent professors who go out of their way to help me become the best student I can be.

Two years ago when I started out my senior year of high school I knew the year would fly by. What I didn't know was that I would have to make some of the hardest decisions of my life. Those decisions had to do with which colleges I would apply to and eventually which college I would attend. Now as a sophomore in college I look back and wish I could tell my younger self what college is actually like. I always used to be afraid I would choose the wrong school. I would tell my younger self not to be so scared, because college is what you make of it. Making friends isn't hard if you put yourself out there and try new things. Learning new subjects isn't that difficult as long as you put in the effort. What I didn't realise as a senior was that college would change my life. It would help me to find myself, disover my true friends, and find my pations in life. Even if I had known this two years ago, I still would've chosen Salve Regina University and I'd chose it again today.

As a high school senior, I was obviously overwhelmed by the idea of attending college. Mainly, I worried about leaving my friends and family behind because I could not imagine being truly happy or receiving enough support during college without my loved ones close by. However, within the first day of college, I realized that most of the freshmen at Salve Regina University felt the same way; students were crying as their parents drove away and that first night, students called their parents and friends to tell them every detail about their first day. I did not feel as vulnerable and alone anymore because the other freshmen were facing the same difficulty. In order to take our minds off our memories of home, the other freshmen and I involved ourselves in the campus activities, such as movie nights and cook outs. By hanging out with each other, we realized that even though we cared about our friends and family, we should not waste this opportunity we were given to meet new people and form strong friendships. Therefore, I would tell my high school self that the key to feeling comfortable in college is finding others to relate to.

I questioned if I even wanted to go to college. I was graduating from my high school in Maine and feeling disconnected from the college search process and my fellow classmates' elation. I wasn't drawn to the colleges I looked at the same way the other students in school were 'so pumped about.' I felt alone and doubted my intellect as well as potential for change. I was overwhelmed with my academic future and felt my college career was bounding towards me so fast, I couldn't know how to slow down to catch myself. Of all the things, however, that I can reflect upon and realize what I got out of my college experience, it is to be grateful and allow for the process of life to unfold. Had I not gone to school I would be a very different person today; a person unchallenged, dispassionate, and indifferent. Through the years at Salve Regina, I met countless people who have changed the way I think, see, and learn. Being part of the field hockey team, extracurricular clubs, studying abroad in Ireland, and meeting my fiance, there are countless experiences that have changed me now for the better.

The transition from high school to college can seem daunting, but if you go into it with an open, optomistic mind it can be a great experience. Don't be afraid to approach people or join clubs or sports teams. Durring the first couple weeks everyone is in the same situation, and chances are the person you start talking to was just too afraid to do the same thing. This is a time to step out of your comfort zone and take advantage of any opportunities that you come across. Go ahead, try new things and make new friends. College is so much easier and more fun when you have a great support network of peers around you. You can wipe you slate clean and start anew. No one knows who you were in high school or about that time you tripped in the cafeteria in middle school, so don't be afraid to show people who you are, because there is nothing holding you back. This is only the beginning of a fun, exciting, sometimes stressful, but always fulfilling experience.

Don't be scared, you are going to do just fine!