Syracuse University Top Questions

Don't come to college unless you know you are ready for it. Take a year or a semester off and think what's the point to go to a college. It's not the same as high school. If you are not ready or not sure if you want get a higher education don't come to college, it's a waste of money if you don't change your attitude for studying. Once you are ready for college make sure you attend every class and really think about what you want to do for your future. Take every class seriously and finish your work on time if you don't, you are going to regret when you become an upper classment. All the classes you thought that was easy and didn't take them serious are going to come back and hurt you in the end. Although it is hard to imagine how the classes are going to help you when you graduate, you still need to take them serious. Apply for scholarship you will be amaze how much money you can recieve. If you work hard you get higher grade and you get money.

I would tell my self don't come to college expecting it to be like high school. In high school if you messed up a test or assignment you could basically always find a way to bounce back and fix your grades. This is not the same case in college, once you start fooling around and not focus on school your grades will drop there no net to save you. Always take your classes seriously and you don't have to do it alone there are always people here to help you. If you get one bad grade it not the end of the world most of the time there a solution. Lastly be greatful for upperclass men they are here to help guide you not hurt you.

i would definately tell myself to sociallize more with the professors, make sure they know who i am, and take every opportunity that comes my way, and never let community service trips or student government positions go by without me doing anything about it. Basically be more out there both academically and extra curricularly.

Try harder

Choosing the right college for you is one of the most important decisions you will make. How you perform at the chosen college will impact your success in education and the rest of your future. Do no be afraid to take chances and ask questions. Your success is measured by your willingness to attempt. Failure is not doing something wrong, but neglecting to recognize there was a mistake. Work hard, always put everything you have forward because there are rarely second chances. College can become one of your greatest experiences if you allow yourself to manage it. Know what is good for you and that with a strong educational foundation possibilities are endless. Being prepared is one of the best things you can do to succeed. Procrastination will lead to stress, manage time wisely in order to avoid this. STUDY STUDY STUDY! Always remember to take pride in what you do and never alter you decisions unless it ultimately will benefit you. There will be many different views from other people that you won't agree with. Always stand up for what you believe in.

Join student senate or any other sport/club organization to bring brotherhood. Do not join a frat/serority unless its acedemic. Focus on studies don't go to too many parties.

I would give myself advice having to do with academics. The change from high school learning and acadmics to college learning and academics had a pretty noticeable affect on me my first semester. In high school I did not have to put a lot of work and effort into my school work to get A's. In college the intensity and expectations are much higher and I did not pick up on that right away. I would inform myself to stay on top of class work and to study often. I would also advice myself to start managing my time effectively because that seemed to be a problem for me as well. Overall then I would advice myself to be aware of the difference of high school and college academics along with the change in schedule and time management. In college more is put on the individual to make happen and making sure to jump on top of things early is key.

Mariah, stop worrying and stressing. Yes, this is a very important time in your life, but the fact that you are determined I know that you will learn and do great in College. Now, you may be thinking that the words "Do Great" means that you will be on the Deans list, but that is not what I am refering to. Although I strongly believe that you will make the Deans list, I mean that you will try your hardest and put as much effort forth as you can. On the otherhand you are not a "Super Kid", there may be a time that you may forget to do an assignment, but not to worry it is not the end of the world! Dont beat yourself up over a true mistake. Mariah, you were brought up by great parents and you will survive all of the hardships that the college sceen may present with under age drinking and "experimenting" that some of your peers may indulge in, JUST SAY NO! Mariah, you are strong enough and more than determined to make sure that you have fun as well as take your studies seriously! Trust me you'll be fine! =)

Don't mess up freshman year. If you do, it is hard to get back up. Keeping a high gpa is easier than getting a high gpa. Work hard now, enjoy life better later.

I would say to not worry as much about grades. They're important, but there's so many other things that should take up your time in college. Like extracurricular activities, spending time and going out with friends, working a job, getting an internship, working with professors to do research and study with them, starting an organization. It's important to find a balance between work and play...to work hard and take the classes you need to take, but also to relax, and take classes from a wide variety of subjects that you want (are motivated) to take. you're paying to go to the school, so don't waste it by sitting in your dorm room on your computer all the time and doing things you could do at home. "Milk the school for all it's worth," take all the interesting classes you can handle. But you also need time to have fun with a group of friends, of any size, whose company you enjoy and who raise your spirits. You'll only be an undergraduate once, so take advantage of all the resources given, and never miss a good campus speaker...they're only at college.

Coming to college made me realize how much freedom I have at school. Naturally, teenagers take full advantage of this and do things they couldn't do at home. And I'm not just talking about partying all night or eating junk food for every meal, but freedom can go to your head in other ways. Like in school work. Or your social life. Or just everyday necessities, like getting proper sleep, brushing your teeth every night, or not watching too many TV shows on your laptop and neglecting just about everything else in your life out of either pure sloth or cowardice. Freedom makes me think, "It's ok, I'll do it later, I don't have to sleep." No more mom to tell me to go to bed at 11:30. And where has it gotten me? Under my covers, watching entire seasons of unrealistic dramas to forget I have my own life, not eating or sleeping, missing classes, ignoring my friends, neglecting my final project days before it's due with not even half done. My advice: Freedom is great, but don't let it make you forget why you're here in the first place.

I would advise myself as a senior in high school that being a college freshman you have to learn to balance your studies as well as the social life . Listening to others is a great way to find out exactly what the college life is like but going to a certain college because someone says that it's good, isn't a great way to know exactly what college life is like. I would tell myself not to listen to others opinions, it's good to know how people feel about their certain college or their social scene, but if I had the chance I would tell my past senior self to go to the school of choice and talk to the actual students and see how they view it and then actually experience it. Especially if the college setting is different for example my college Syracuse University is much bigger than my high school, so I would advise myself to get out there and try to get use to this by putting myself into uncomfortable settings to get used to how many people there are. Finally, always put as much effort into anything you want to achieve!

I would first and foremost tell myself to try to block out the people trying to pull me this way and that way in terms of where I should go to school. I would encourage myself to really sit down and think about what I am looking for in college and if each of the schools provides me with these opportunities. From there I would encourage myself to be me. Realize that in college you can find people with which you have common interests. I was confused about my sexual orientation going into college and it took me 2 years before I felt comfortable enough to come out of the closet. I think Syracuse University allowed me to grow and become confident in myself, that confidence allowed me to come out and show my friends who I really was. Be brave, take chances, and you never know what you might accomplish!

I would tell myself to wade in instead of jumping. I was so excited when I arrived on campus as a freshman that I joined a vast array of clubs and organizations. Although I am still active in the majority of these organizations and have joined more within the past semester, I think a little more downtime during my freshman year could have greatly benefitted me. I also would have told myself to take greater advantage of the city of Syracuse; it is a great outlet that I did not truly discover until about a month ago.

I would advise myself to be more outgoing and try to branch out a lot more within the first few weeks. Join more clubs, meet more people because although I have made really good friends I dont feel that i am as involved as I could be. Also now that everyone is established it seems more difficult for me to make new friends and bridge the gap with unfamiliar people. There are so many opportunities avalable at my University but since I did not join them immediately I feel that I have gotten caught up in my class work and no longer have the time to search for them. I would also advise myself to go to more guest lectures. I know there are allways a lot of lectures going on but I have only attended 2 so far and they have been really inspirational. The first was on cultural diplomacy, one of the speakers was Marjane Satrapi, the author of graphic novel Persepolis and the other was by Ira Glass, an extrordinary radio speaker. Both were interesting and intellectually stimulating so I do not doublt that I have already missed sevral other exceptional lectures.

In high school you were so excited to graduate and live the freedom of being out on your own and making your own decisions. I am now a senior in college and looking back four years from now I wish I had done more to use the full extent of my freedom. In college, professors won?t be pushing you beyond what you show them. If you show them nothing, then they will expect nothing more of you and so they won?t be able to give you the help and the guidance to take full advantage of the resources available to you. The professors will give you assignments and they will give you a grade, but if that is all you do, by the time inch towards graduation you will realize that all you did was pour money into a school to receive a diploma. If I could go back in time and do college all over again I would be more aggressive in learning and experiencing things that aren?t just the bare minimum. There are so many different lectures, galleries, shows, and people that you could interact with. Strive to improve yourself beyond what are expectations.

Do not be so doubtful.

Not to stress out so much about the college application process, just apply and the right path will come to you.

i would tell myself that there are career options in your field of interests. You will never be just having a job. You need to go to college now do not wait! Take your studies seriously and never let anyone destroy your passion.

There are two major things I would tell myself: apply for scholarships and start thinking about my major. Syracuse University is such an expensive school, and although they gave me a lot of financial aid, it's still not enough. I also came into school not really knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Now I might have to stay an extra semester to complete my major requirements. I know for a fact that if I had known this as a high school senior, I would be in a way better financial and emotional state right now. My transition into college was difficult, as I am sure it was for many others. I left Georgia and came to Syracuse for the first time the weekend before school started. I was lonely, home-sick, poor, and clueless. These factors made it even harder for me to focus on my studies. Now, as a junior, I am struggling with my major, paying for school, and being away from home. If I had prepared to face all these obstacles as a highschool senior, I know I wouldn't be stuck in this rut that I am in now.