The College of Saint Rose Top Questions

Relax. Everything will fall into place, all your paperwork will shuffle in when needed, and you will be ok.

If I could go back and talk to my high school senior self I would tell myself that you should choose from many other schools. I had so many great opportunities to go to many other schools and I didn't take advantage of that. I would also tell myself to apply to more scholarships. There were many scholarships out there at the time and I didn't take advantage of that as well. I am struggling to pay for school and I know if I applied to more scholarships as a high school senior I wouldn't be struggling as much.

I would tell myself not to stress so much about being perfect. no one is perfect and everyone is unique in their own way. I would also tell myself that trying to fit in isnt necessary to make friends that are similar or way different from who i am. I was so stuck on hanging out with people of my same ethnicity I never gave others a chance until college.

I would go back and tell "younger me" that living on campus is very different from living at home. Although, you may think there aren't many rules, there is. And that you have to be careful of what you do, because you may not always have someone there to take care of you. Friends come and go just as they did in high school and you have to be careful with who you trust. Studying is something that is actually required for tests. It's not like high school where if you do the homework and semi-pay attention in class, you'll pass. You have to take time out of your schedule to go over the notes and material. One good thing I did do in my transition from high school to college, is I was prepared with supplies. I would just tell younger me to ration out food and supplies.

I would tell myself to be prepared for a variety of teaching styles, requirements and teachers. Every class you take in college is different. Each teacher has different expectations and requirements in order to do well in their class. It is important to realize that college work is different than high school work in many cases and the habits that you have formed in high school in regards to completing your work, will change as your enter the rigorous world of college. I would also tell myself to look into the long-term future, not just the immediate future. Research the college, your major and what you can do with your major in the future. I have run into circumstances where I have had to take classes I wouldn't have had to if I had taken a different class at an earlier time that transferred. It is important to know where you are and where you are going. You have to think practically when it comes to your finances and how your college education can eventually get you your dream job. Work hard, make college worthwhile and never lose sight of your career goals after you get that degree.

Don't be nervous or anxious you will do fine. In fact you are going to do great in college and will not miss home at all. Your college experience is going to be the best years of your life. Enjoy everyday.

Don't do too much partying and focus really hard on your studies. Vanity is not a good quality to have. Just because you made Dean's list this semester doesn't mean you will next semester. Try to stay healthy, remember to eat and exercise regularly. QUIT SMOKING! Make lots of friends with people in your major and get close with some of the teachers in your field, they will really help you out. Join some extra curricular activities and just because you didn't get into that sorority this year, doesn't mean you never will. Never give up on anything that matters to you.

I have learned to be an individual. I have also learned hwo to be a better artist. I am starting to learn better time-management as well.

I have really enjoyed my college experience at Saint Rose. From the moment I stepped on campus for the first time my freshman year, I knew I had picked the right school. I made so many new friends that met in the dorms that I also had classes with. I was surprised that unlike at other schools, I ran into friends every day. I feel that I have learned so much from my professors. They were all so knowledgeable and willing to help me learn everything I can about Spanish Adolescence Education. In my sophomore year, I studied abroad in Argetina for six months. While I was abroad, one of my professors, Claire, helped me greatly with making sure that my credits transferred and that I had the best abroad experience possible. I love Saint Rose and have recommended the school to many other prospective students, many of who are now attending Saint Rose and are also having a great experience.

My college expierence is what has allowed me to pursue the pathos in my life, running, art, graphic design, and the freedom to make my own decisions and become a valuable contribution to a better society. The College of Saint Rose is the singular institution to promote this motivation in students to pursue their dreams and their careers. I have shared lunch tables, dorm rooms, class rooms and hallways with some of the most interesting people I will ever meet. If anyone could ask anything more of a college I cannot imagine what that would be. The College of Saint Rose is where the future becomes clear and people become respectable entreprenuers of humanity.

Having a history of OCD and social anxiety has been very difficult for me. I have surprised myself with attended college and am currently going into my third year for Computer Information Systems. I have learned that if I think positive and put my mind and full attention to my studies that I can truly achieve my goal. I have also learned that others can by helpful and kind when sharing the same interests that I have. I believe that I have learned valuable skills that will soon be a benefit to society upon completion of my degree.

There are so many things I've gained from my college experince, that is hard to pick out of the plethera of good times. There are so many important lessons I've learned from the people around me. First, would have to be the chance to meet such a varity of people. There has been so many people I've had the chance to meet that have made a impact on my life. These individuals have taught me more about myself such as, I am a good listener. I would always have my door open and people would pop in and out telling me about their days, whether good or bad. By listening to people and not prying I learned pople trusted me and valued the feedback I'd give them. I think, by being this easy person to talk to I have been offered a job as an RA that I have accepted. I never thought I was capable of doing such a job. However, by being myself I have acheived something only a college attende would be able to do.

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Out of my college experience so far I have learned a lot about my self. I have learned that I am not happy in my college and therefore I am transferring so a College that I know I am going to be happy. College is all about self discovery, and out of my two years of college I have learned that in life you should pursue things that make you happy. In oher words, you controll your own destiny.

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My college experience has given me the skills needed to organize, analyze, and survive in a gain driven world. I cannot place a true value of attending college into words. Do to the diversity of people, which make-up a college; the experience and value of attending I feel, cannot be measured. I have experienced pleasure and pain on Bachelorette Road, some classes were a breeze and others required more brainpower then at times, I knew I possessed. As a minority male, opportunity knocks a faint knock upon your door and you have to be in position ready to answer the knock when heard. Hustling and getting-by is what the streets teach, however, being in school those talents are transformed into ideas of expression and creation. Excelling above the limits is what the college is. Producing a positive, organized, stress free and healthy mind set is what I gained from college. A salary can be offered and accepted but the true value placed upon the knowledge gained attending college can never have a price tag attached to it.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself how important it is to be confident in myself, my decisions and to always stay true to my beliefs. It is vital in making adult decisions to feel confident in ourselves when we are making decisions that will affect the rest of our lives. Even a decision as simple as getting to class every day and being on time. Our professors are there to help us to succeed and in order for them to be able to that, we need to be in class. These professors are happy to give us letters of recommendations but will certainly only do that if we are worthy of that. In order to be worthy of their respect, we need to show them that we are adults and can take care of ourselves. During the course of our lives, we need to stay true to our beliefs. Our hopes and aspirations will follow if we remember who we are and where we came from. We will be respected and valued for ourselves as long as we stay ture to ourselves.

I wish I could have warned myself exactly the area I was moving into when I decided to come to Saint Rose. The neighborhood really isn't that safe, and I hate having to worry about that every day when I'm walking back to my apartment or when I go out on the weekends. That's my biggest complaint about this school, and the biggest reason why I might not make the same choice again. As far as classes, I wish I had realized that I could wait before buying my books: I wasted a lot of money in the first couple years of college because I bought books that the teachers never used. And I would tell high-school-me about Chegg.com, a textbook rental site that can save students a ton of money off list prices for renting instead of buying. I would also tell myself that it's okay to fight with roommates sometimes: it doesn't mean you'll never be friends. That would have made it less stressful for me. Overall, though, I wouldn't change my experience. I learned a lot and I'm happy with that.

Every student counts the days down until they will graduate high school and enter the college lifestyle. Knowing what I know now my senior year in high school certainly would have been different. I think every student looks at their senior year differently and once they go through some college realize,their senior year could have gone differently. The advice I would give to myself as a senior would be to focus on my future. In high school,students have teachers constantly reminding you of the homework or projects you will have due. That constant reminder is basically non existent in college. It is your job as a student to complete your work and hand it in on the correct due date. Many students fail to realize this and end up performing poorly in classes. My senior year was ideal for any high school student, it was a breeze through the semester taking classes that weren't considered very important. If possible,I would go back to my senior year and fill my schedule with any classes possible to help in my college carrer. Even taking college classes instead of relaxing and easy classes, making my transition to college easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as an 18 year old senior in highschool the two words I would say to myself would be: calm down. High school presents itself with pressures and unnecessary stress that is elevated once you have been handed your diploma. I can recall being judged for the school I chose, as it is not as prestigious as some other institutions. However, I have seen many many students in my graduating class transfer because their college (despite its prestige) did not fit them. I chose a small, private, liberal arts college that prides itself on its commitment to the community, its caring compassionate population, and its ability to best educate students to be masters in the field with the passion, purpose and knowledge to be effective commited helpful citizens within their field. I value my choice and feel prepared to enage the world because of it.