Syracuse University Top Questions

The advice I would give to myself or to any high school senior is to be confident with your decision. Regardless of your college choice, it would require some life style adjustments, a lot of maturity, and the ability to make good decisions. However, don't be quick on making assumptions or judgments. You have to give yourself a chance to adjust to the new environment and learn the new culture. You will learn so much and will make many new friends during this four year period. Just remember it takes hard work to make things work for you. No one place will give you an ideal college experience. It is up to you to select what is available and make it your own perfect experience.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is that it is a struggle that has to be dealt with everyday. During this time in your life different experiences are going to happen that you would not believe. It will be a time that would test your character as a person and your personal character as a woman. Ever morning when you wake up just say to yourself I am going to try my best and give it my all. In time you will be truely satified with your education because it will be an education you get for yourself.

Judith, Starting at a community college and transferring to a four year university is a smart choice. You will save so much money by doing so. When it comes to choosing a major, choose one you will actually enjoy and will get excited about each morning when you wake up to go to class. It will be worth it (especially when you have to pull an all nighter to finish a group project). I encourage you to take electives that will allow you to learn new things, explore growing interests, and meet different people. Take risks. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't be too hard on yourself when you make the same ones again. Live outside your comfort zone. Study abroad and enjoy every minute of it. Seek wisdom and receive counsel from trusted individuals, but try not to base your decisions on other people's experiences too much. Live. Learn. Grow. Help others unselfishly. Send thank you cards. Remember the real learning begins after you graduate. Seek a job for what you will learn not what you will earn. Be financially reasponsible and strive to be debt-free. Don't forget to have fun!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior , I will advice myself to never slack off . Senior year was a joke for me, because in my junior year I finished all of my requirements inorder to graduate. So I never took 12 grade seriously. I rememeber getting good grade without even study. I was going into my first semester of college with that mentality. Boy O Boy did I get a reality check. It is neraly impossible to pass a test with out studing. you have stay on top of your course load, or you will fall behind. I wish I took senior year more seriously, because it would have made my transition from highschool to college much eaiser. It's really hard to stop procastining when you've been doing it for a year straight, but first semester of college really made me break that habit. The habit of slacking off and procatination will not carry on in the next semeseter or the semesters to come.

As a senior in high school, college seemed like a fun place to explore the world on my own as well as learn new and exciting things. If I can go back, I would tell myself to be certain to always have my goal in mind, and that goal is to pursue academic excellence. With so many different people and social activities on campus, it is easy lose focus of what we have came to college for. I would tell myself that i need to work hard and not be dragged into the social aspects of life. I must always stay true to myself, and remember who I am as well as the principles that my parents have instilled within me. This will help me to stay focused. It will also help me to develop strong leadership skills, as I rise above societal limitations and aim towards creating academic excellence. I would also tell myself to embrace the educational opportunities offered to me as it will benefial for my future endeavors.

Well, past self, here are 5 tips from your future self: 1. Jump in at school. Your first week, everyone is going through the same things: missing home, making new friends, living with a roommate. This is your best chance to meet new people, join an organization, and try new things. 2. Naps are your friend. Sleeping at night for a full 8 hours is rare, so sleep whenever you can along the way. 3. Keep your door open when you're just sitting in your room. Don't leave your room unattended, but an open door is a great way to meet people around you. 4. Keep peanut butter and bread in your room. Even though you plan for it, you might not get time for a quality lunch. A quick sandwich has saved me many times. 5. Keep your family informed. Without them, you will be isolated. They are interested in what you're doing, and happy to hear from you. A mass text, group email, or quick call between class keeps family invested and aware of what you are doing. And remember, there is more than one right college choice when you're looking for a fit.

Time management. Two words that I heard countless times as a high school senior and thought I understood what they meant. In reality, I had no idea. My first semester at college was absolutely the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. Balancing schoolwork with club field hockey and writing for campus publications along with meeting new people and making friends, there was hardly time to relax. However, after much practice and perseverance, I learned how to manage my time effectively and find a happy balance with everything that I was doing. Once I learned how to manage my time, I was at ease. It?s definitely not a quick and easy transition form high school to college, and it is stressful and overwhelming at times. But remember this: it does get easier. Eventually managing time effectively will become second nature, it is all just a matter of adjusting. Try not to procrastinate and get work done earlier rather than later and you will be on the right track. With all the work out of the way, there will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourself and your new life as a college kid.

Overall, I would tell myselft to buckle down for the last semester of senior year. Many of the kids in high school just give up at the end of their senior year once they are admitted into a college. I myself, was one of those students. College will hit you hard if you do not buckle down right away. If someone slacked off their senior year they will lose some of the important work and study habits that they built throughout the rest of their high school tenure. The best thing to do is to keep working hard in high school all the way until the end. This way, when college comes around they will be ready and they will make a smooth transition.

If I could go back in time I would primarily tell myself to be open to everything and never pass up an opportunity you may want to pursue. There are so many activities and programs both on and off campus that are not usually offerred once you graduate and move into the real world. The best part is even if you mess up there is not a whole lot of damage you can do, and rather you will learn even more from the experience. I was not sure if I wanted to try out for the varsity cheerleading team at Syracuse because I was not sure if I would make the team or if I would enjoy it. When I was accepted I decided to try out anyway and after being on the team for three years now, I can honestly say it is one of the best opportunities and experiences I have been a part of. This was one of the main reasons I am a peer adviser/ambassador; so I am able to share what I have learned with younger students.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself is to follow my intuition. I started out on a bumpy college ride because I kept second-guessing myself and did not follow my gut. First I chose a college that my parents insisted was the right fit and when I had orientation, did not even stay the whole time because I knew it was wrong. That feeling came too little too late and I continued spinning out of control, following the path my parents had dreamed for me to take, by majoring in a subject that did not really interest me. Fortunately I eventually followed my heart and transferred to a university that was a much better fit for me. I spent much time after my transfer trying to make up for lost time, picking a new major I was more passionate about and pursuing new social activities. Following my intuition in the first place would have saved me much time and much trouble. I would have reminded myself that I know what is best for me. more than anyone else.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not solely about the institution, but about the people that attend that institution. I would have told myself to look closely at the students walking the quad. What interests them? What holds importance in their lives? So much learning is done outside of the classroom. Look for people that will help you expand your mind and want to join you in your intellectual journey. In transitioning to college, always be yourself. Changing yourself to be accepted will only lead to a false conciousness about who you really are and how your newfound friends really feel about you. College. Four (or more) years of your life you may never get back. Make the most of it.

Don't worry too much about what you want to major in because there are so many different things that you can study in college. Be open to a lot of things because college gives you the chance to have many different experiences so don't lose the chance to really experience college. Also, don't abuse your freedom that you have from being away from home because you can lose track of your goal when you first entered college. FInally, make all the friends you can and be very close to them because these will probably be your closest friends by the time you graduate. They can be handy when you need connections once you enter the real world.

This morning, I blew dust off a folder in the depths of my hard drive labeled ?College Application Essays? to give myself some well-deserved advice. I cringed at what I?d written: ?As yearbook editor, newspaper editor, and youth group president, I have given up on spare time. In the morning, empty cartons of Ben and Jerry?s ?Chubby Hubby? mysteriously end up in the garbage.? Apparently, this was my attempt at humor, but it was just plain sad. While my peers gulped cheap beer out of red cups on Friday nights, I had sipped hot coffee in the yearbook room, editing and rewriting. I ran myself ragged trying to find my ?inner voice? ? that thing my guidance counselors insisted was the key to successful college essays. I guess there comes a moment when you find your own voice, but it can?t be forced. I spent so much time agonizing over searching for my voice, but I didn?t need to hunt. What I needed was to fall down and make a mess, to break something. Getting wounded makes you realize you?re moving in the wrong direction, and thus helps to point you in the right one.

Don't make this decision lightly. It is not something to be made in a snap decision. Think about the things you want. Think about where you see yourself for the next four years. If you're unsure about what you want to do with your life...IT'S OK! Discover and learn and take in everything you possibly can. Don't take things too seriously just yet and have fun!

Work hard in college...

im tempted to tell my past self everything he needs to know for the future so he could aviod all the mistakes ive made but, honestly i need them. So i will fight the temptetion and not tell my self anything and just treat my old self to a nice lunch and tell him to never give up, even though i know he wont give up its always nice to hear someone say it and reassure you.

I would tell myself to mentally prepare myself for the load of work up ahead of me. I would also tell myself to open myself up more to other races than just asian americans. I would definitely look for a job at school freshman year because a lot of money is spent on food and clothing. Clothing especially because I was not prepared enough for the harsh Syracuse weather. Also, being far away from home, it is hard to get anything sent from home. I would go over what I need most and leave the useless behind.

Without hesitation, I would tell myself to soak in everything about the area I live in. The culture, the people, the busy streets, the trees, and even the noise. Because once I left for school, it was all gone. I spent so much time thinking about leaving, I forgot to take in everything around me. I was so used to seeing everything on a daily basis that I took it all for granted. When I arrived at Syracuse, I was in a new world. I did not have the same culture, the people, the busy streets, trees, and even the same noise. I still went to school with an open mind and I am extremely happy with everything, but I still miss the area I grew up in.

Just go with the flow.

If I knew what to expect from my college experience, I would've told myself to enjoy my high school career a little bit more and not sweat the small things. Details matter, but I used to be so focused on academics and being "the best" in high school, that I often missed the important things and overlooked the things that really mattered - spending more time with family and friends, attending social events such as sport games and art shows, working harder as a track athlete and interacting more with people in my classes. Often, I was considered "the smart one," and kept to myself, and even though that is never a negative, people knew me as just that - the smart girl. Not Silvia, the person interested in things not pertaining to academics, the person who likes going to rock concerts and enjoys tennis, but "the smart one." Sometimes, I wish it weren't that way. So, If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, having forshadowed the future and what my college experience would be like, I'd tell myself to be me, and to do what makes me happy. Whatever that may be.