Shaw University Top Questions

College is not going to pay for itself. Knowing what i know now, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and financial aid, and just be more active in school. To begin with, i would tell myself these two key things because money doesn't grow on trees where i come from. I think if i would have pushed a little harder and had someone to help me along the way as far as money for school i would not be in a financial mess. In the fall when i first arrived at Shaw i wasn't financially squared away. I couldn't get any private loans to cover me because I didn't have anyone to cosign. It just made me want to give up on life and school . I was so stressed i had a nervous break down. I now pay for school out of pocket and can barely do that because i don't have the money. IIf i would have applied to more scholarships it would have cover me and i wouldnt been so stressed.

Be yourself and remember what you are going to school for, and thats for chasing the dream towards greatness...

When you get there dont think of it as im away from home and i have freedom because the school is your home and the school also has rules that you need to follow or you will be going back home.

I would tell myself as the years grow on you, you must remember to remain focused at all times. Friends will come and go but you can always depend on God to be by your side. Try to think of the positive out of every situation and remember that their is always something not doing as well as you. Be of encouagement to all those you meet and remember to have fun!

If i knew what i know now i would have applied myslef more in highschol. When i came to college i really got focused in my school work but if i had done good like i am doing now i probably wouldnt have defiently not ended up at Shaw University. The most important thing is to stay focused and never let anyone or anything stop you from accomplishing your dreams.

Richard, I can truely tell you that there's a huge transitions from being a high school senior to becoming a college student. I would like to share some advice with you. While you're still in high school, don't hesitate to apply for scholarships. It may be long and sometimes boring, but trust me it'll pay off in the end. Paying for school is a struggle so why not take advantage of the opportunities thats out there waiting. Entering college, be willing to let go of past mistakes and personal struggles. Don't let that distract you and take away your chances of getting a good education. Stay focus. You may pick a college out of state, so this will make you more independent, but remember you came to school to get a education and not goof off. With independence comes responsibility, so come prepared to make important decisions. Its so much i can tell you about this college life, but i don't want to ruin the surprise. Just know you're going to love it. Last but not least, be sure to call your parents and tell them how much you love and miss them.

Stay focused, and calm and collected its just another walkthrough of accomplishing your dreams.

My advice would be: "Tim, what you do now has an effect in the future. If your friends now do not want to go the path that you are going, to be a succesful leader, leave them and move on. Take in as much as you can because it may seem like you don't need to remeber what you learn in high school but in college, you will be tested. Don't be afraid of college, it also a fun enviroment but it business time. Erase that negative thought saying how you want money first before education. Think this way: Education is the foundation of having money and supports for your family in the future. Tim, Keep God first and hold on and hold out to the end because BUDDY after High school your journey willl begins. Have a good Senior year and live to the fullest. Love you brother."

If I were to talk to myself as a high school senior I would definately tell myself to keep my head forward. I would say to think about your future. Graduating high school is not the end. It is only the beginning. I would make sure that I'd let myself know that college is not as difficult as you may think it is. If you can make it through college you can can make it through life. College teaches you about life. It teaches you how to become responsible, make your own decisions, to be independent and how to manage time between your personal and non personal life. One issue I would address to myself is that college life can sometimes be stressful. While there are some people that try to help you succeed, there are many people that try to hold you back so keep being strong and you will succeed.

My advice would be, make sure you have everything organized such as your FASFA, do not wait late to file. And to make the most of your college expericence by meeting and making new friends.