Temple University Top Questions

To the younger me, Accept each day as it arrives, and pace yourself. You have so much to learn in the next few years, and so many wonderful people to meet. Remember to be open to new experiences, and not to stress about the little things. Enjoy every minute of it, and definitely study abroad for more than a summer. It is the most memorable, dream-like experience you will experience in these four years. You always be nostalgic for it, along with all of your upcoming special experiences. It is the fastest four years of life, and the most incredible thus far. Give every assignment your best, and don't be afraid to get close to your professors. They have so much to teach you if you seek them out. Don't forget to take care of yourself, and when it all gets a little crazy, take a step back, breathe, and remind yourself that you have it in you to be your dream self. Your roommates will turn into your sisters, always forgive them for eating your yogurt. Remember you can't be mad if you didn't say anything. And always remember to have fun!

Hey younger me, remember our dreams? Do you remember thinking that they were simply thoughts and doubting that they were achievable. Well listen to this. Sometimes ideas grow and evolve into more than just that. That book you started? We managed to finish it. It felt like it would never end, it felt like we’d never be able to create what we set out to make. Guess what though, we’ve finished it and it was the most satisfying thing ever. We started writing that book as a way of proving to ourselves that we can complete the projects we start. We started it as a way of proving to ourselves that we are worth something. Guess what? We’ve succeeded. Do you know what that means? If we can write a novel, if we can be disciplined enough to set a goal, put in the time, sweat, and tears into working towards that goal, we can achieve it. Look at all of our dreams like we did that book. We can do great things if only we allow ourselves to try. Give yourself the chance.

Go far away. Go and be happy. You tried to start a new 'you' in high school. and.....that didn't pan out well, but college. college is this amazing and wonderful place. Try ALL the new things all the time. Never had hot wings, try them and enjoy the burn. Learn to ice skate from a friend. Take pictures, bond over cards against humanities. No one parent is watching, everyone is as derp and awkward as you. Roll yourself in a blanket and roll aroundthe halls and play Dungeons and Draagons liket he nerd you are. Study, but don't study every single second. It ok to take breaks. DOn't eat fries at every meal and stay away from ANY 'asian noodles' in the cafeteria.

I wanted to tell you that you made the right choice of being in the International Baccalaureate. The program had helped you tremendously in your first year of college. However, you should have not solely focused on academics at the time. You should have been saving money by working. Although you may have found it unnecessary then to save money for something in the future, it would have benefited you. This means that you could have relied less on loans and on your parents. I am trying to say that you should have been more financially responsible. You should have spent less on junk and have focused on preparing for the future. Let's face it, four years will go by quickly. You do not want to regret doing not saving any money for your future. If you do save money, you wouldn't have to worry on spending so much time on saving in the future. Instead, you will be able to truly experience being happy in college.

Go to a school that will make you happy at the end of the day! It's your grades and your life!

When I went to school in 2007 for music education, I had no idea what reality was. I spent 18 years living in my parents’ house, shielded from the world around me. Then I get to college, all by myself, and I am just plain scared. So what do I do? I run from my problems. I do what nobody should do at school: forfeit. I went to classes sparingly; I surrounded myself with the wrong crowd; and I eventually had to leave school. I went from a straight A student to getting two D’s and an F in college, in classes where this should not have happened. The advice I would give myself is to take school seriously and do not take it for granted. School is crucially important for succeeding in life, whether it be by self-study or through a college. When one leaves the confines of home for an adult experience, it is very important to go head first into one’s studies, or the education will be for nothing. I did not understand this, nor did I feel I had to do well.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to stress the little things. I would tell myself to savor every moment with my friends and my family because I never know how far apart we might be in the next year. I would make sure that I was not stressed out all the time and tell myself to live, everything will fall into place accordingly just as it has.

Knowing what I know now about college I would tell myself to join as many clubs that interest you. Always be willing to meet new people. Remember that everyone cannot be your friend. Everyone doesn't have your best interest at heart. Never say "no" when someone asks you to go somewhere unless you have a lot of homework to do. Always be open to try new activities. Go to most of the football and basketball games, they're most likely going to be fun. Find a balance between your social life and your academic life. Study as hard as you party. Make sure you go to class. Make the most out of your experience and mostly have fun. Enjoy yourself because it will go by quick.

It was a dark time for me as a high school senior. I struggled with my image, was nearly bullied to death and was hit on by my high school principal. I avoided going to lunch because it was difficult for me to find somewhere peacefully to sit and enjoy a simple meal that my mother made for me. It was difficult for me to volunteer/participate in class for the fear of being judged or laughed at by a classmate. Emotionally, I couldn't take all the hurt anymore and begged my mom to have me transfer to a different school. In the end, I learned that no matter where you go, there is always going to be bullying. It's just going to be a different building. If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self, "don't let others define who you truly are. You're going to make a difference as Miss Philadelphia one day and become a mentor for young girls who struggle with self image, bullying and become an advocate for the Children's Miracle Network. There is something amazing in store for you. Take the high road."

Hello younger me. I have no time to explain, but I must tell you about what you need to know so that you will be better off than me in college. Firstly, since I know you’re not doing anything productive, spend your time researching information about the colleges you want to go to. Research the scholarships from the universities you plan on going to provide. Go on campus tours to familiarize yourself with the college environments. Make sure you try to be more extroverted in college. The best thing to do is to make connections and friends, because not only is college academic, it is also social. Make yourself known so that you can receive help towards your academics and when you’re looking for internships. I already said that college is academic, so make sure you don’t focus primarily on socializing. Academics and socializing are equally important. I know you want to do pharmacy, so I’m going to tell you that pharmacy schools require not only a high grade point average, but also working outside of school. Therefore, you need to study hard, and communicate effectively. I wish you good luck in your endeavors Christopher.