South University, Savannah Top Questions

If I could go back to high school and talk to myself about college I would say "Dont wait on your education". Decide now what you want to do for a career. Make sure its something you will always enjoy doing. Make sure to collect as many credits as possible on your journey. School will never be just a breeze but life would be with the right education. Dont give up no matter how tuff it seems or how bad your day has gone. Just think about what you will have in the end. Dont worry about financial obligations for school. There's a saying " If there is a will, There is a way". Its true. There's another saying " You can be and do anything you want, the sky is the limit". Start looking for that college now. Search around everywhere find the one for you. Make a list of questions to ask when you are searching. Make sure the college has to offer everything you need for your career education. Remember there is always some there to help you. Good luck and Stay in school.

As an high scool student its best interst to go straight to college after graduation. i would recommend as a junior in high school to start search for colleges and scholarships available. VOLUNTEER work is a plus when applying for some grants. During the process of chosing a college consider driving distance, tution cost , requirement to complete degree . ALSO if college does intership even the college credition ,and the stable career choice. In some case the clubs and tutoring avialiable during and after school.

I would advised myself to go to a community college first because I could have saved money on tuition and by living at home while getting my general education classes. Since I am not involved in campus life and community colleges are not generally large competitors in school sports, a community college may have prevented me feeling somewhat out of place in my school prior to South University. I would also tell myself to find time for a social life outside of school, work, and my family. I would stress the value of being balanced and not stressing on one section of life because in a few years I would regret the experiences I did not let myself have in other sections of my life.

I will definitely attend college after high school because your mind is still fresh. I will be very focused and clear from any distractions. Attending college and finishing after high school is a big advantage. Your grades could be better and you will understand the work better.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself a few things about college life and making the transition. College life is not as scarey and hectic as every one makes it sound. You will meet great people and friends but you can't let it get in the way of your studies because a good college ethic will help to establish a good attitude towards your career. Give it your all but also don't alienate everyone around you at the same time. Being independant is an important skill to aquire before making the transition to college. College takes some time to get used to but I know that you will do awesome if you allow yourself to relax a little and not stress the little things. The important thing is to enjoy yourself and above all else learn!

The question would seem to be directed to a young person who is beginning their college career, whereas I on the other hand am 48 and return to school after a long absence (I took my GED in 1977). My advice to myself would have been to stay in school and to stop using drugs. Too many young lives are derailed by bad choices in this area. I made many foolish choices in the three decades that began in 1970 ? and it has been a hard road working up and out of the wreckage of my past - I have learned the hard way that some choices are irrevocable. I remain content though because I know that while there may be no way to make real amends I can make the good choice in this present moment and let God handle the rest. This is my time now and I will make good use of it. Thank you. Gil Serrano

Don't play as much, go to class, read and study, get help if necessary. While participation in social activities is necessary, going to class is more important. More discipline, more attention to detail and more caring about my future. I should have looked at the benefits of a college education at 18 rather than the socialization and I probably wouldn't be going to school at 58! Kids need to understand that in this day and age, a college education will go further to attain the dream job, than a just a high school education.

The advice I would give my self is to strive for success. You can do anything you set your mind too, as long as you believe in yourself to accomplish this. Having a college education can open so many more doors for youself. It may be another few years before you are completely finished, but it will all be worth it in the end! Just remember to do your best, and work hard at anything you want to accomplish. Yes, you can always go to college; no matter how old you are. However, this is your greatest opportunity right here.

Pay more attention to my councelor advice. And that I would not take things for granted and make sure that I set aside time for studying and pay more or better attention to my teachers.I would make sure that I would get the proper rest at night so that I would be ready for the next day.

Go to college early in life

I would have convinced myself to go to college immediately as opposed to waiting the ten years to finally go back. During my senior year, I became a mom and decided to put my college dreams on hold and work full time to support my child. Had I known then what I know now, I would have made the sacrifice to go back to school sooner rather than later. Education is truly the key to leading a successful life. Had I gone to college right away, my financial situation would be better and I would already be working in the career of my dreams -- healthcare.

I would tell myself Shelia you made a great decision . Going to college is a decision that couldn't have been deleted from your life. Look at it this way you made it when you transition from being home with your parents to kindegarten(you were successful with that) A few years later you transition from being in elementary to middle(you are right another success) Afterwards you guessed right yes you transitioned from middle school to high school(you are amazing now and was definitely amazing then-no problems you soared and became a success in high school. Ms. Mosley you really have made an outstanding difference for yourself. You could have decided to go an alternate route, but you knew there were bigger and better things for you to conquer. I will tell you honestly Ms. Mosley you have nothing to worry about as you prepare for college. In my previous statements I reminded you of how successful you were in earlier years. You as well as myself no without a doubt you will have another smooth transition when you walk into those college doors. Keep your head up, continue to be optimistic,and continue to have gumption.

I can't stress enough for parents and students alike to do their research. I think the personality of the student should come into play when researching a potential school. If a student has an outgoing personality, they might fare better at a larger school while a student who is perhaps an intervert might do better at a smaller school. A student must be mature enough to continue their education and perhaps working for a year would help some students mature before experiencing college. Too much money can be wasted on first year students, who do not take their studies seriously, they might be more concerned with off campus activities which can affect their grades and their financing if applicable. Students and parents should speak with other, unbiased students and parents that have attended the schools that are being considered, to get accurate responses about student life and what the reputation of the school is. Both parents and students must be very comfortable with the area that a school is located in, as well as the security available on and off campus for the students. If possible, students might benefit from visiting the school during different times of the year.

Ask about tuition before anything else. Then if the cost is suitable for you then you could go on with any other questions that you may have. Also make sure that the school has extra resources that could help you as a student like tutors that are there on a regular basis.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students who are trying to find the right college or making the most of the college experience would be , to examine eash school carefully, do not just take the first one that calls or the first one you look at. Take the time to weigh all your options and make sure you have chosen everything you want out of the school and your college experiences.

Look at what the college offers and make sure it matches what your goals are.

I would tell them to make sure the college is accredited and has transferr credits. Also check the crime rate and finincal aid deadlines and application are very important. I would suggest to student s if you fall behide try to catch up as soon as you can since college is no game and they will take everything away quickly if you fail out.

Take your time and make sure that the institute you choose is right for you.

Keep focused and always remember, it is the choice of the student. Allow them to be themselves and learn from their mistakes.

My advice to parents and students regarding the daunting task of selecting the right college and making the most of this choice is to do so as a family. Students may want to make this important decision alone but in reality there are a myriad of details to consider when choosing where they will attend school. Parents provide much needed support to their children in considering details such as campus safety, job placement rates after graduation, accreditation, the quality of the faculty and courses that are offered. Alike, students that allow their parents to be more than just a financial support, aid in easing stress and emotion during this joyous but difficult family transition. A family can provide a unified approach to narrowing down which schools will be the primary choices for the student based on preference, financial commitment, available scholarships, and other important considerations. It is also wise for the family to visit the schools that are at the top of the student?s list together. This is a great opportunity for families to see what campus life is like, how accommodating the faculty and staff are, the accessibility of the campus, and the extracurricular activities that are offered.