University of Central Florida Top Questions

I must stress how very important it is to study and allow sufficient time to do so, especially for major exams. I must also note that you need to be prepared to work together with other people for group projects and you must understand that the work has to be done regardless of who does it. Just do it to get the good grades and learn to work with people that you may not want to work with. This will help you with later jobs and you may end up becoming a favorable employee because of your develpoed ability to work with anyone. To sum it up, make sure you are always prepared, take notes, repeatedly read over them, do all the coursework, turn assignments in on time, go to each and every class, and try to be a bit early to class to get ready to learn. Also, don't be afraid to sit in the front row, that way you can actually pay attention.

Talk to a counselor as soon an possible and as much as possible. Advisors love to advise so don't feel like you are asking too many questions. Your first year at the university will be smoother and less stressful if you have all of the information you need. Also, don't be afraid if you don't like one of your classes and don't feel like you are wasting your time. If all you learn is that you hate journalism or don't want to be what you always thought you wanted to be, then that is a huge and important lesson. Get all of your hold taken care of the moment you know about them, if not before. They will make signing up for classes a real hassel that you don't need going into finals week. Try and have more fun because these are the times where you figure out who you are. So, take it a day at a time and learn as much about yourself as you learn about each subject.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to study harder and learn more in language class. I would have taken more spanish classes and learn to be more outgoing.

Don't get too worried. By taking the process one step at a time, there is nothing that can't be achieved and by having a defeated attitude is when you admit to defeat.

Don't have a baby in highschool this time!

Try to acquire the best study sckills now because you're going to need them in college.

I would tell myself to work harder in high school to help build up a stonger study habbit. I would also tell myself not to worry to much about being popular in high school because that really doesn't matter much when you graduate and go to college. I would tell myself enjoy college but take it seriously. College is full of distractions and it is so easy to get off track. I would tell myself not to worry about trying to have a lot of friends in college because for the most part people keep to themselves and popularity is not a big deal. I would also tell myself to keep my head up when times get tough, because they will, and keep going no matter what.

The biggest thing I would tell myself is too savor every moment. It goes by way too fast, and you find yourself missing out on so many opportunities. Study abroad, take a course on golf, join as many clubs as you can. That is what college is for. However, I would also tell myself which major I ultimately decided on, in order to save myself some time and frustration. Another piece of advice I wish I had gotten is not to skip class, no matter what. Once you skip class, you realize that it is easy to get away with in college, and you are likely to do it again and get behind. In summary, I would tell myself to work hard but not to lose sight of all of the fun and opportunities there are around me.

If I had to go back in time, a year ago to be exact, and speak to the high school version of myself, I would tell myself to learn how to manage my time better. Time management is the key to success in college. Balancing between going to class, homework, school events, and friends is extremely difficult. Procrastinating in college will hurt you. I would also tell myself to really cherish the year that I have left living at home. Being on your own is tough. Not having my mom do my laundry anymore is a real bummer. Lastly, I would tell myself to just have fun as a senior and enjoy being top dog at your school. All of it will go by quick!

Wow a truly wonderful thought. If such an amazing feat were possible, without hesitation i would accept it. The knowledge, wisdom and life experience i have gained till date would truly be a boon. Have a college education, spending time in the military and traveling abroad has helped me to grow and mature into a humbly speaking,wise person that my fellow collegaues can turn to in almost any situtation. Growing up I had not been fortunate to aquire government assistance so i could not take my education very far and, with a myriad of opportunites missed, I dare not squander this chance. So in summation if i could go an talk to my self as a high school student, life would be perfect always on the right path, never a missed opportunity and success all around.

Having a dream is good, but not enough. Consistency is the key. No matter what tragedy you might have in your life, do not quit dreaming and putting down the necessary effort towards that dream. Most importantly, do not get married at such an early age just to keep your tradition and make your parents happy.

I would tell myself not to procrastinate. I know that may be hard to do, especially for a high school senior, but it's not worth it to wait. When it comes to college it is always best to be prepared and be organized. Even if you are just going to a community college at first, you need to plan for your transfer as well. Also, I would tell myself not to be afraid, and apply to my dream colleges even if I know I could never pay for them. Just knowing you tried, or even got accepted, will be beneficial to your self-esteem.

One of the most important things I would tell myself is to acquire and maintain good study habits now, because they are absolutely crucial in college. Also, I would tell myself to start practicing good time management. With the freedom of creating your own schedule comes the temptation to have fun during the hours you have off. This is fatal to one's academics. Do not take advantage of the new freedoms you gain in college, but maintain self discipline and force yourself to study, even when you don't want to. Get involved in as much as you can, because gaining a good friend base (of the right friends, mind you) is extremely important to maximizing the enjoyment of your college life. It is also very important to make the RIGHT friends. You can avoid getting caught in bad situations by making good friends and surrounding yourself with them. This brings me to my final point. You've spent the last 18 years developing your beliefs and values. Don't throw it away when you get to college. Stay true to your values and do what you believe in. These things will ensure a successfull and enjoyable college experience.

I would advise myself to enjoy my final year of high school because things will only get more challenging from there. In high school, we take so much for granted. We think we know everything; that we're adults; that the world is easy. We're just so ready to get out of there that we don't give conscious thought to what lies ahead. Once you're out, there's no turning back; a whole new world awaits. One of possibility, responsibility, excitement, and maybe even a little anxiety. Though I love college, and certainly prefer it to high school, I wish I would have known how difficult it would be; how much discipline is required to succeed. Despite all of that, the greatest advice I could give would be to enjoy the journey and make the most of it because, like high school, it will be over in a flash.

I would tell myself to enjoy college life a little more. I would tell myself to join any extra curricular activity that perks your interest or that has to do with your major. I would tell myself to form life long friendships with other students at school. I would tell myself to not be scared of the unfamiliar but to embrace it.

The advice i would give myself is to be ready to challenge yourself. Coming in to college i knew i would have to do work, projects, and study. College is really what you make it, a cliche but the truth if you want to go far and be competitive you really have to not apply yourself but push your self sky high. I mean you can do the work and get good grades like highschool but theres no report card theres no rewards or punishments its just how far do you want to go and how hard are you going to push past average to get there. I dont think i had a problem with time managment becuase i was good at organizing and managing time for pleasure and work very well. I would warn myself about taking advantage of seminars, free stuff, and watching your spending. Another thing i would work on is really networking and being confindent and comfortable with networking with not only faculty who can help further my career but my peers and professors .

I would tell myself to duel enroll. That way I would be a lot further and pushing myself to go farther. I would also tell myself to pay a little more attention to the details. That would have helped a lot.

For the sake of your sanity, research your desired major. Figure out what field within your major you want to pursue and how to achieve it. Take tests, do research, talk to people, what ever it takes to figure this out by your sophomore year of college. This will save you a year or two of taking classes for nothing. This way your financial aid will actually cover all of your bachelor degree.

Definitely enroll in college and attend after high school. It's much easier than waiting as an adult to complete your education. Don't feel as if you need to know exactly what you are doing in life. It's more important to learn what you love and what you are passionate about. When you discover these, you will know what you want to do and can pursue a career in those fields. Don't be afraid to experience new and different things and be sure to embrace diversity and change. Higher education is an amazing experience. Constantly challenge yourself to do the best you can. Aim high and avoid being standard. Take advantage of the learning opportunities present to you and maxmimize your efforts for overall success.

I would not get myself mixed up in a relationship. I would also not have made the mistakes I have when it comes to losing my first job here in Orlando and failing miserably at school.