Strayer University-District of Columbia Top Questions

What should every freshman at Strayer University-District of Columbia know before they start?

Joy

The one thing I would tell myself would be to pay attention. I would tell myself that this is free education so soak it all in because when you get to college the Professor or teacher is not going to baby me. In the conversation I have with myself I am also going the mention that those SAT's are important also the ACT's and ASVAB.

Tristian

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself to better prepare myself for the journey ahead by: doing more research on schools, researching scholarships more, and overall keep my focus on the ,bigger picture which is to graduate , and not to get tangle in the college party life.

Sherry

I would talk to me about how having a college education opens doors in the work force. The opportunity is not as great without education. It is hard to make money without an education. Education is very important. I have had to struggle financially through the years because I was not able to make the money that would have been available to me with an education. It has also helped my self esteem and built my confidence in myself. I have more to sell as an employee by going back to school and being able to find jobs and getting the experience that going to school has helped me to obtain. My skills are more marketable and I have a wider range of jobs that I can apply for.

Jonathan

You are about to take the next step in the awesome journey that is your life. Times might grt tough, but keep pushing. When you see something that will move you to the next level, make it your priority to do everything you can to reach it. Never stop learning, not just in school, but everywhere and in everything. The skills you've been blessed with will show themselves when you least expect it, so keep doing what you do best. You are even smarter than you think you are, but try not to get a big head. You will be humbled before you will rise to the top, but like I said before, keep pushing.

Lisa

Online classes are the way to go, especially if you are a single parent of a child or two. This way you can work, take care of your family and still get a good solid education. Remember the purpose of a good sound education is to better yourself, your family and those around you.

Teresa

As student and mom, I would advice all the youth and my daughters, to stop the crazy thoughs just once and think about their future and which career they want to follow. Then they should start taking some courses while they are in the school, so that they can transfer those credits, for the ones required in the University, if it is their goal. Other very important part, as a mother, I would advise others to include in their child's lifes, activities into groups such: scoutts, sports, etc ; in order to get scholarships within their previous years with activities that would help to afford what they want . I think that with this behaviour, their lives in the university won't create big headaches for their parents.

Rafael

If I were to go back to my senior year in high school knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition I would advise myself to get a head start in applying for colleges. I would have advised myself to do so much better in school so that I could transition much better into college life.