University of Connecticut Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself not to worry so much and be open to new ideas. Since coming to college, I have realized that everyone is different, it's what makes you you. The more someone worries about what others think of them is when that person looses individuality. In college, friendships that last are made between people with similar likes and morals. If you make a friendship with someone while portraying yourself in a different way, it won't last. This lesson can also be brought to a more general sense. If you want to stay inside and study on a friday night instead of hanging out with friends, then that's ok. Be true to yourself, and always remember what Dr. Suess taught us: "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter".

Do what makes you happy. Try new things, and don't be afraid to fail. When you do this, you'll find what you really enjoy, and you'll meet like minded people. It sound cliche but let me tell you this, I started having that mindset and the summer of 2014 was the best of my life, and the fall semester of 2014 was the best of my life. See the trend? Start learning how to produce music so you can be ahead of the game. instead of picking it up at 21. Be more social, talk to girls more often, you have to fail before you'll succeed. It's good you decided to stay sober throughout high school, even 21 year old you is proud, do it whenever you feel like it's time. Don't slack in college either, do you want Mom and Dad to not think you can't do it? Or even worse, you didn't WANT to work your ass off in college? Didn't think so, so put the time and effort it, and do you. Make college yours.

Stop worrying so much. Whatever school you chose, you will find yourself. You just do all your work and try you hardest. You meet new people and make life-long friends. You don't need to stress about what to bring. You don't need everything figured out already. You figure yourself out here. Also, keep contact with your high school best friends! Don't take that friendship for granted. Sure, you're busy with your new friends but remember your old ones meant a lot too. Give them a call once a week. Keep updated. Visit them at their colleges sometimes even if it means you miss a weekend with your friends. You won't miss much. Love youself. Believe in yourself. You can do it.

If I could go back to my high school self I would tell me to try harder in classes. I would tell myself to take high school more seriously and do better academicly. I know now that If I had done better in high school academicly I would have an easier transition time into college. By me doing better in high school, I would have applied to the school of business coming out of high school and wouldnt have had to stress to get in now. The transition would have been easier because I would have taken more difficult courses which would have prepared me for the rigirous course work I encounter in college.

I would tell myself not everything is as scary as it seems. Transitioning into college life and living away from your parents is hard but it forces you to grow up and you really find yourself. Don't be scared, it's an amazing experience.

Try not to focus exclusively on academic performance. College is for the development of the whole man. Live on campus, it will keep you connected with the other students; this is essential for a 21st century career in a competitive, professional field such as engineering. Setting aside leisure time is essential for your intellectual well being. Do not take on more than you can handle. Remember that what you learn is fluid and subject to change. Therefore, it is far more important to develop an open mind and the discipline to understand topics deeply when it is necessary than to memorize what is taught now.

I would tell myself college goes by faster than high school so enjoy every moment. Party less and study more. Stress less and smile more. Take the bus less and walk more. Sleep in less and wake up earlier. Be open to meeting everyone and don’t be afraid to try new things. The real world will be fast approaching so don’t take for granted this time in your life. I would also reassure myself that the future me has accomplished so much in four years and not to worry too much. I am proud of who I was and proud of who I am.

What's going on former highschool me? Hey! Put down the remote and pay attention. I've got a word of advice to bestow upon your unknowing, senioritis inflicted mind. Please before it is too late pick up the habit of reading for your classes, I'm not encouraging any addictions but if more coffee is needed to get through that AP English Literature go for it! College is great and exactly what we've always expected; we've got friends, an awesome roomate, a rowdy dorm (don't worry we still don't believe in underage drinking), and a wonderful campus...we just didn't expect the extent and quality of work. We came into UCONN thinking the whole "I've never had to study" thing wouldn't change, well it defintely has. The work here is much more time consuming and an acutal effort is needed, and on top of that the readings for each class is so important. When the professors lack calirty, and trust me some of them do, the books we paid lots of money for become your assistant teacher and best friend. It is essential that you get into that frame of mind. READ!

If I went back in time, I would tell myself to be more open toward people and that UCONN is meant to be a community build school, I would have never image that the UCONN community was so connected, I would join clubs and become more active in the community that was already there.

If I could go back and give my high school senior-self advice to better prepare me for college, it would be to appreciate the “lasts” but prepare for freedom. By appreciating the “lasts,” I mean value simple things that you won’t be privileged with when you move to college. For example, having home-cooked meals, your mom doing your laundry, or even having the companionship of a pet. Academically appreciate the last time the teacher has to learn your name or tell you exactly what or when there is an assignment. I wouldn’t just tell myself to appreciate these “lasts” I would remind my self that I am gaining a lot of independence. I’d advise myself to prepare for the battle between responsibility and freedom that comes with the newfound freedom of living away from home. Balancing school work and having a social life in college is a constant tug-of-war, but I’d tell my high school self to always remember the underlying reason why I’m at college, and then to enforce the fact that I’m at school to get an education, I’d remind myself of the price of tuition.

I would advise myself to apply to more scholarships. I got into three IVY schools, including Columbia, Brown. and Dartmouth. I could have been among the best, but I settled for the state school and live with daily regret. Thus, I would tell past me to focus on the scholarship opportunities.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry so much. Yes, the decision of what to study in school is important, but it's something you can figure out along the way as you learn more about yourself and what you like. It's important to realize that college is all about figuring it out day by day and making memories to last a lifetime. Even after graduating with a degree, I'm still learning new things every day!

The most important thing I would tell myself is to challenge myself senior year. I would tell myself to take all of the AP classes possible, because they make you the most prepared for college. Coming into college with credits is an enormous advantage. It allows you to skip basic entry level classes, freeing up time for activities and also the ability to take classes that interest and challenge you. Additionally, I would tell myself to not worry about making friends or losing friends: To this day, I still talk to my best friends from high school every single day, and it is incredibly easy to make friends in college. You just have to let go of your pre-concieved notions about people and open up. People respect when you are honest and yourself at college; you do not have to act like you are cool or tough because that does not impress people in college. Cliches are cliches because they are true; be yourself because it is the easiest way to make friends and maintain your integrity in college.

Hi there! I'm you, from the future. Yes, they invented time travel. No, you can't come back with me. Listen, I'm trying to give you some advice here, stop gawking and listen up. You're about to go to college. Franklin Academy was okay, and I won't lie to you, Middlesex will probably be less enjoyable because as a commuter school, people will be coming and going too fast to make any lasting connections. Rick Eriksen is awesome, though. One way you'll know I'm me and not a hallucination is we have difficulty with sounds. It'll get better, so just relax. You're a strong human being. Unless my talking to you changes the future, you probably won't meet any special girls at Middlesex. That's okay. You need to grow as a person first. Focus on your studies. Remember that everyone is just as scared as you are. You don't linger in thoughts as much as you think you do. AND GET MORE EXERCISE. It's tough starting now. Keep eating healthy, and love your mother, she cares dearly for you. Got nine words left to write, so later dude.

If I could go back in time, the first thing I would tell my senior self would be to not rush into things too quickly. I skipped senior year, so I had to apply to college with only three years of high school experience which made it pretty tough. I would also make sure to tell myself to not make the same mistake I did and to apply to as many scholarsihps as possible because college is expensive! I would say to not stress out a lot about roommate troubles, because she turned out to be great, and to focus more on my studies because I didn't start out so great. An important thing would be to call home alot. It's tough to move out of your house at the age of 16, and everytime I called my parents, my stress seemed to melt away. Definitely stay around motivated people! If they're motivated, you will be too! Finally, do your best to avoid the freshman 15, future you will apreciate it very much!

My advice would simply be to follow your heart both in your choice of college as well as your career choice. Do not let the pressure of parents, school advisors, or fellow students influence you to make decisions against your better judgment. You will be spending the next four years of your life at college, not you guidance counselor. While it is important to listen to their opinion, the ultimate decision should be yours to make. I listened to the pressure of fellow students, went to a wrong college, and had to transfer to a different university sophomore year.

Take your time picking a major. Find out the good, the bad, and the ugly about the career that might result from that major. Freshman year will be very much like senior year in high school. Get a second desk for your dorm; one for your computer, and one for studying. Bring a scale, keep track of what you eat, and exercise! Get a job where you can study, like at the library or student union. Sophomore year is when the real college experience begins. Make contact with your professors. Introduce yourself. Ask for the best way to achieve an "A" in this class. Always know where you stand at any moment. Junior year is filled with classes focused on your major. Don't lose focus now! It's ok to let loose on the weekends, but don't do anything you'd regret. Go backpacking through Europe or cruising in the Caribbean. It won't be long before responsibilities change. Senior year is a little intimidating as the ride comes to an end. With co-ops and internships, the real world is right around the corner. Make sure to finish strong. Finally, be proud of what you have accomplished.

Since I live in an affluent community having a high school rated as a "School of Distinction," my district is very competitive with other schools and depends on statistics to obtain this good standing. Being in the top 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of my graduating class, I was pressured by guidance to seek top tier colleges, as this would also benefit the school's statistics. This was unfortunate, as I made my college choice on prestige rather than selecting a school that was a right fit for me. WPI is an esteemed engineering school with an 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} male student population, about 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} being ROTC . It draws students globally who are interested in STEM curriculums. While I felt that this was a wrong fit for my personality, I allowed school guidance, coupled with a WPI scholarship, to influence my decision. My parents struggled, in spite of the sizable scholarship, to pay an astronomical tuituion for this private school. I would advise high school seniors to consider everything when choosing a college, remembering that a "name" school might be a "great" school, but not necessarily the "best" school for you. You will be spending the next 4 years of your life there, so choose wisely.

Dear High School Senior Rebecca, There is no race to graduate from college if you do not know what you want to do with your life right now. Take your time and explore your options before feeling pressured to make academic decisions. There is a path for you and if you are open minded and engaged in the learning process you will find it. You do not have to go to a very expensive ivy league school to succeed in life (even though your college advisors are telling you so). In fact, if you try your hardest and use the resources available to you at your future school you will have everything you need to succeed. It is okay that you are unsure what your career goals are at this point. Take classes that seem interesting to you and go above and beyond in them to explore what sort of career options are available. Focus on school and not on the social aspect of college or you will get side tracked and college is too important and to expensive for this sort of diversion. Balance school, health, family, and friends for the most rewarding experience possible. Keep you mind open.

As a high school student, I felt I had everything figured out. My plan was to go to school, study Nutritional Sciences, and eventually become a successful homeopathic doctor. As a 17 year old in my senior year, I was ready to make the big move to college. At first, I was excited about the parties I was hearing about, and about my social life. However, after commuting to the Waterbury branch of UConn for two years, my view completely changed. I grew up and matured more, and my interests shifted more towards bettering myself as a person and through my education. Today, I am a junior attending the Storrs campus and I have the intent to change my major to become a Physical Therapist. Knowing what I know now, I would definitely tell my high school self to listen to my parents more! My parents always told me not to worry about having a social life during college; and they were right. My primary focus now is strictly my education. I would also tell myself not to worry about having everything figured out because there is a strong chance your plans will change.