Syracuse University Top Questions

I would tell myself to draw and study works of various architects, and also contact students there to get a better idea of the curriculum and the full educational goal i would be undertaking so i could get a head start. I would also tell myself to start making models of constructs to elevate my skills prior to studio. I would also tell myself to set goals in my study such as focusing my time on certain subjects

If I were to go back in time to give myself advice on college, it would be to take your search for college seriously. As a high schooler it is understandable that your college search is not very high on your priority list. When you do find the right college, you need to prepare yourself to become more independent, there will be no more hand holding in college and professors will expect you to meet deadlines with no excuses. As for social life, there will be times when you will be offered to do something you have reservations about, it is important to stick with your convictions and think ahead before your decisions.

Do everything on time, don't leave anything for the last moment. Organize myself from the beginning in other words manage my time since the beggining. The secret to success is time managament.

As a current college student, I would go back to be a senior to work harder. College is serious and things and fun that could be enjoyed in high school can no longer be enjoyed daily. I would learn to understand how college classes work in terms of lectures and scheduling of classes. As a current business student, I understand the meaning and importance of presentations as I would prepare myself for my future early. Failing to present a project successfully may be one of the most embarassing moments in one's life, but with early notice it does not have to happen. As a high school senior I was very reluctant to ask for help for teachers, but now as I struggle at some points in my year I appreciate help from others. In this case I would tell myself as a high school senior to seek help early whether it be academically or for personal reasons.

I would tell myself not to procrastinate and to get my work done as soon as possible or else I would fall behind. I would also tell myself to get know people who are in my major and also people who are outside of my major as a way of networking and making life-long friends. Also, if I am stuggling with something, I should seek help right away because it is always there.

If I could give my high school self advice on college life, I would tell him that he should not assume that he'll be happy anywhere. In order to discover what he wants in a college, he should really think about the things about his home town that make him happy. In high school, I lived in a small suburban community. I had ample personal space. I knew that I wanted to go somewhere exciting, but I did not know that trading space and community for excitement would not be worth it. At Syracuse, they pack us into horrible, horrible living environments. There are too many people in such a small space. Sickness and disease spreads quickly. The dining hall food is repulsive and there are no kitchens in the dorms for one to cook his own food. Freshmen are not allowed to have cars and the nearest grocery store is a 20 minute bus ride away. If I could go back and give my high school self advice, I would tell him not to go to the place with the best academics but go somewhere where he could live happily.

So I randomly find a time machine, plug it in, decide that it works, and go back to being a high school senior? Awesome! I would definetly use this special privilege wisely. Now that I have experienced college life for a few months, I would love to tell my senior self a couple of things. The first thing I would mention is to take time in choosing a college. A college should not only be chosen based on location or activities, but based on what you are majoring in. That is one mistake I made because now I am considering other majors that my college is not able to accomodate. Another thing I would tell myself is to get all the childhood stuff out now. When you're in college, school and work are top priorities and there is little room for fun. When I was a senior, I had all the time in the world. I should have been just fooling around and enjoying being a kid while it lasted. After my trip and I return back the present, I will feel satisfied because I have made the right college choice and I am enjoying some senior year memories.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to work just as hard in senior as I did throughout high school. I would tell myself not to take senior year so lightly especially in the AP classes, even though I know that I've already ranked in the top 20 of my class. Having taken so many AP classes throughout highschool, I would tell myself that the transition to college will be pretty smooth, and the workload is about the same. The only difference is I will have to manage my time by myself and not get caught up in the freedom of college life. Lastly, I will tell myself that in college you meet a range of people, some who you might get along with and some that you won't. I would say to have a open mind and try to handle every situation as mature as possible.

"Do not slack off in sophmore year." If i hadn't done so poorly in sophmore year, my GPA would be higher and my chances of getting more financial aid would have been higher which would be a real help.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to be prepared for the curriculum, to study harder, get a job, and be ready for the transition. As back then, when I was a senior, I was dependent, and I was not the brightest but I was the most hard working. I would always give any work I have to do my 120 percent. Also since my family and I did not have money at all for me to attend this school, except for the financial aids offered and loans then I was able to attend this school. My past self wouldn't have worried about anything at all. And I definitely would've told my old self to change, and also to get a job to help support my family. College education is definitely a lot more different then High School education, I was not ready for the transition as I had no idea. But now I do.