Temple University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Temple University know before they start?

Sage

i would tell myself to take everything more serious because college professors are not the same as high school teachers, they most of the time dont except late work and they dont take your crap from you. i would also have to tell my self to study more so that i can make better grades and pass all my classes with better than a C. dont look back because there are better things in the future, and dont let anyone or anything hold you back, no matter what. Have fun, do what you do, and have no regrets.

wendy

Collage is not is hard as i thought it would be. Online classes that are offered though collages help people that can hold theirself accountable and do their best and learn at thier own pace . The proffesor are also will and able to help they give great feedback just like in high school. I wish i did start as soon as i was out of school i would have been done by now. The reason i decided to go back to school was for the knowledge that you get out of learning. Some people decide to go back to school to futher their career goals. This is one of my goals as well but i do like where i work and i hope with all the knowledge i get from learning i can advance in my career. So going back in time i would tell myself that collage is a great learning tool to help advance one future and knowledge.

Chelsea

I would give myself the advice to be my own person and never be afraid to speak out for what I feel and think. This piece of advice goes along with not caring what other people think about me. I would tell myself to just be who I am, regaurdless of what others think. Also, I would motivate myself by giving the advice to continue to be kind and respectful to everyone. Also, I would motivate myself by telling myself to keep working hard and keeping doing my best at everything I do.

Courtney

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to think about why I wanted to go to college. Was I going because it was just the "next step"? Was I going to get away from my parents and get some freedom? Or did I just want to go and party? These are all important questions to ask yourself when you make the transistion to college. It is very important when you go to college to understand the reasons you want to be there. The only way you will be successful is if you are focused on what your goals are, and understand that college isn't just a 24/7 party, it requires you to work hard. While the social aspect of going away to school is a valuable and important aspect of the experience, ultimately you are there to earn a degree. I would also tell myself that it is ok to take some time off to figure out what I really wanted out of life. And to not listen to the judgements of other people about wanting to take time off.

Laura

I would tell myself to be a little more outgoing. I believe my first year of school I was not as open to trying new things as I should have been. I would also tell myself to become more involved my first year of school. There are hunderds of clubs on campus and different opportunites to get involved. If I would have started earlier in my college career I believe it would have been benefical. I think most of all I would tell myself to relax and enjoy my time and discover news things. When you start school as a freshman everyone is in the same position so it's important to remember that when going to make friends.

Tanja

The advice I would give to my high school self is to be yourself. College is fun a very different from highschool. People in college love diversity. Also, be more social. I know that you are a shy person, but you will make alot of friends if you are more social. Another thing you should consider is take college seriously. The first couple semester weren't good, but you can do it and you will pull through.

marissa

live on campus!

Elena

If I could go back in time, I would use my Freshman year a lot more wisely. I would have joined more groups and organisations, and really focuses on my grades.

Ronesha

I would tell myself to take rigorous courses and apply to more scholarships, even though I didn't meet the all of their requirements most of the time.Although my current wasn't my first choice I believe I made a good decision on the college I'm currently attending. My tutition is at a reasonable amount and the professor's there are very helpful. I would also tell myself to happy with whatever choice I make and to take full reign over my education.

Sanja

I would make my self prepare better by reading more college level books. I would also use more free time for extra-curricular activites so I could get a chance to talk to people and possibly network. I would also make sure that I would do a lot more research on everything that I do. If it is one thing that I learned in college it is researching and its importance it has in ones life.