Salve Regina University Top Questions

My advice is to go to class, since most teachers have an attendance or participation grade, you get a better education, and you?ll get higher grades. Study, since there are fewer classes per week to spend on a subject, so most of the material is your responsibility to learn on your own. Set aside times to do your work, so that you can have fun without worrying about unfinished essays. Working with classmates in study groups can help a lot, especially around exam time. Take advantage of the free campus activities because they are usually entertaining and you can win prizes without needing to lose money. Make sure to do your laundry early in the morning so other people do not interfere with it getting done. Overall, make sure you do the work, stay organized, make friends, and set aside time to have fun so you do not become over-worked.

I would tell myself to take a deep breath and just relax. Everyone has their own horror and sucess stories and the important thing is to not base the idea of your college experience on that, rather to go out and create your own version of college life based on the happiness you find at your respective schools. Every person is in the exact same position you are in; new school, adjusting to dorm lifestyle, finding new friends. I found the most important thing for me was to take it one day at a time and just appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to further my education and provide a stable lifestyle for myself in the future

Pay attention to what you want to study. Not being interest in the money this would give you in the future, but what makes you happy and fill your needs as a human being. Also to use the opportunities, inlcuding teachers that can help you fallow the correct path. They have experiences, an can know more than what you think they can. And last but not least, usea every penny your parents are paying for high school, so use all the services, clubs and get involved in everything you can. This will not only give you more credits, but will make you more sociable and know a lot more people, that could open doors for you in the future.

As a senior, I attended a small-town, public high school, where the majority of the students were mostly Caucasian and my graduating class consisted of about 100 students. It had never crossed my mind that I would someday leave the ?bubble? in which I grew up, and experience the extreme diversity of places outside my home. When I was accepted into Salve, I thought it was going to be high school all over again (the ethnicity, the closeness of students, the gorgeous campus) ? and that comforted me. However, my comfort level soon took a plunge as I found out that Newport was not all about the rich Caucasian families and their 1920?s mansions. As I started mandatory community service, I learned that most of Newport?s residents live in extreme poverty and consist all different ethnic backgrounds, needless to say I was not prepared to experience this live changing moment. I wish, in high school, I was more prepared and open to the fact that real life was not the bubble that I grew up in, but something that consisted of all kinds of people and socio economic classes, which I learned to lend a helping hand to.

As a senior in High School, I had many problems; from being in the middle of my parents not able to afford the school of my choice and me, not qualify to have any financial aid. Since I came to the United States and moved to Rhode-Island with my family and went to Salve Regina University for a retreat, I was determined that I wanted to pursue my education there. The way I felt about the school was extraordinary and I couldn?t spare such feeling on half the school I visited. If such opportunity were to come, I would have couple of advice. I would have pushed myself harder on applying for scholarships and help with my tuition. I would converse with myself letting me know that I can achieve anything; all I need is the confidence and motivation to reach my goal which right now is education. Even with my barriers, I would have told myself to reach out because one person could have help. Also to be more motivated and would teach myself that asking for help don?t always make people weak but shows courage and willingness. Lastly, compliments to myself for being as prepared.

I would tell myself not to worry so much and to apply to more schools than just Salve. I did early action and received my acceptance letter before the others were due.

Follow your heart; plain and simple. Don't just go to the school that your parents want you to go to and that you feel that you should attend. Go to the school that, when you visit, feels right and like a place at which you could live, learn, and make friends. That ultimately will be what makes or breaks the college experience for you. College is all what you make it. You need to make the conscious decisions to go to class, study, meet new people, and get yourself involved. Involvement is key to any successful college life because it makes you feel that the campus is yours and that you are a part of something much bigger than yourself.

If I could go back in time and give my old self advice, I would tell myself not to be afraid of going after what I truly want. I always wanted to be an actress, but back then, I was too afraid to audition at schools with competitive theatre programs, even though I had the talent. Now, I am looking to tranfer to a better theatre school, and it is much more difficult to do now that I am a sophomore. However, instead of regretting coming to Salve, I am thankful. This is where I got my confidence!

I would tell myself that to be more outgoing. You only go through college once and like high school it goes by fast. People respond to people who know what they want and make their wants a reality. Also, I would tell myself not to sweat the small things because in the end they are not going to matter. College is about finding yourself and having the time of your life so don't get too caught up in class and homework. Remember ti have a social life because the friends you make could end up being your friends for life.

Make sure you know what you are looking for in a school. Do your research prior to applying and visiting schools will be the best way to picture yourself on campus.