University of Jamestown Top Questions

In regards to acedemics, do not be afraid to ask questions to your professors. They love answering questions and someone else most likely will be wondering the same thing. Also, get your homework done as soon as possible-- the sooner you're done, the sooner you can relax and enjoy the company of your friends. In regards to social life, make time to hang out with people you like and join clubs/organizations to meet new people! Don't be shy and don't be afraid to always be yourself-- turns out people genuinely like you for who you are! And remember, you will only be at college for 4 years, so work hard, appreciate your time there, and don't stress yourself out. God's got your back so there's no need to stress. :)

Alejandro,live differently than those who are in college to have fun so that when college is over you may have fun.Live the life of a great man,keep your goals and maintainyour vision.It will pay off.

I would tell myself to learn how to study for things ahead of time instead of at the last minutes, this would also go for papers or assignments. Do not procrasintate be someone who is ahead of the game. I would also tell myself to spend more time looking for scholarships. Financial aid is a key factor to anyone who is headed toward college and paying for school can be a challenge. I wish I would have looked more into scholarships and taking the time to prepare. When in athletics being a senior in high school you are the top do. I would tell myself to be more humble in athletics it is not until college where you are put into your place again. Congradulate everyone because they all contributed to making you the athlete that one are. Procrastination, athletics, and studying are just three of the things that I wish I would have learned to fix in high school, but for now I am slowly figuring them out.

Entering college as a freshman is a scary experience. Not only are you living on your own without parental guidance, but you have to meet new friends, support yourself, and complete school work that is harder than you could ever imagine. If I could go back a year from now and offer myself some advice, I would tell myself "do what's best for you." College should be a great time, filled with memories and amazing friendships. It shouldn't matter what your hair looks like or what you wear to class. Other people's opinions should not affect the experience you have in college. You will meet some of your best friends because of your personality, not because of what you wear or how you look. I would also tell myself that it is important to do your best in class. College is a time to fill your brain with new and exciting knowledge. I, myself, am a perfectionist and strive for good grades. By going to college I have realized that you can't always get an A+ in your gradebook. All that should matter is that you tried your hardest and did the best you can.

If I could give my angsty, nerdy, stressed, high school self advice, it would be not to settle and to relax. Academic acheivement is important, but that can be acheived while having fun, doing hobbies, and learning more about yourself and not just your two-hundred dollar textbook. Being a high school senior is a time when you are bombarded by people wanting to know what you want to do with your life, when you have so little life experience. With that, it's imperative not to limit yourself to what you know or what you think you are good at, because there is a whole world out there. Don't necessarily pick a major based on the classes, do interships in the careers that interest you and base your education on your career goals. You have to challenge yourself to grow as a person in college, but don't make yourself go gray by the time you are twenty-two, because you should also enjoy this unique time in your life.

If I could speak to myself as a high school senior I am sure of what I would say. I would tell myself to reach out to others as I transition into college. I came into college very shy and nervous. What I failed to realize was that everyone else was in the same boat as I was. So, to my highschool self, be yourself and go socialize. Keep your studies your top priority, as you always have, but also understand that being a part of groups and having a strong bond with other people is important in transitioning into college. You need a strong basis of friends to help you get through those tough weeks when you get bogged down with exams and just need someone to talk to. Those first few months away from family will be difficult, so reach out and save your mental health. Education comes first, but that doesn't mean that finding yourself and lifetime friends cannot be an integral part of the journey.

I would tell myself that even though it's important to make friends the first semester of college, you need to keep your ducks in a row and make sure your putting your studies first before anything else. It took me my second semester to realize I need to spend a little more time studying than hanging out with friends. The relationships you make in college are important too, but you just need to be able to manage your time to make sure you do your best on your homework and tests.

College helped me strengthen my ability to create my own path in life. Jamestown gave me the knowledge to suceed in the working world and to land jobs I have always wanted. It helped me find strength, courage and resolve to be the best at what I do and to become the person I've always hoped to be. It not only helped with my career path, but it helped me build character, personality and lasting friendships. I would never have learned the things I have and met the people I have met without attending Jamestown College.

If I had to go back to my senior year, I would tell myself to start life over, fresh. Jamestown is seven hours away from your house, so allow this to be the best experience that you could ask for. Things are going to be different, because it?s a different world, don?t change who you are. People like the original you, so be yourself. Also school is more challenging. Face the facts, grades come first because they follow you the rest of your life, but don?t make it a habit of just studying alone. Study with friends and socialize! The friends that you make here will stick with you for the rest of your. As for sports, learn from your mistakes, harness them and let them bring you up, not the opposite way. Learn to love the pain of working hard, because in the end it will pay off!! Also it tells the coaches that you want to be there because you love the sport, not just because you got a scholarship. Otherwise enjoy college to the best of your abilities, and get out and have fun.

College will require hard work for success. Use all available resources you can, including Dad, and expect to study a lot in order to recieve good grades. Please do not skip classes, for you will only feel bad about it, and it really is the equivalent of throwing your money down the drain. Also try and stay away from all the drama that will take place, for college is not a point in your life you can really do half heartedly. College is really setting the foundation for the quality of your life, and for the very best quality of life, you will need to give your very best effort.