University of New Haven Top Questions

If I could go back in time to talk to myself in preparation for college, I would urge myself to learn time management skills. Time management is the single most important thing a college student must learn in order to be successful. Without proper time management skills, you will find yourself quickly falling behind on your work, and in turn failing your classes. If I could go back I would just make sure that I stressed how important time management is, because at the beginning of my first semester it nearly got to me. That being said, I would also remind myself to make sure I find time to have some fun. College is about freedom, the freedom to do whatever you please whenever you please. By managing time wisely, its easy to find some time to go out with friends without sacrificing your schoolwork.

I would tell myself not to mess around in high school. Go to class and do my work. Being a student-athlete has prepared me for the problems with time management but that is not the only thing that will help. Going to class and paying attention more often than not will help. Don't take the easy the route. I would tell myself to work hard and do what I need to do to receive the grades that would get me into the university of my dreams.

I would tell myself to never give up, to stay focused, and to never let anything get in the way of achiveing your goal.

don't go to a private school especially out of state. too much to pay back !

Be preparid for the large workload, and use time wise.

Knowing what I know now about college life, I would tell my past self to prepare better for the financial burdens of college. Personally, I can afford my school, but it is all of the other things that can get costly. I currently have to work to pay for various bills andfor any leisure money. I also would tell my past self to think more carefully about which major to choose. I had to go through a process of switching my major after my freshman year, and it could have been avoided.

I would encourage myself to completely apply myself to working hard despite difficulty of lack of difficulty of college.

The advice I would give when finding the right college would be to first attend a school that will provide the best education mostly applied to the major he/she wants to pursue. Other factors such as environment, class size, and job placement are important. A student searching for the right school wants to be sure they will be comfortable when making such a committment and also that they will be provided an education that will make them ready for the job they want to have in the future. It is very important to make the most of your college education, for social and networking reasons. While in college one has the opportunity to make life long friends and to meet others with similar goals. Clubs, sports, and volunteer work are great ways to make the most of your college expierience.

I believe the best thing you can do is find out as much as you can about the college itself beforehand. Not only take tours and grab pamphlets, but talk to the students. The best thing to do is to talk to students who are not the ones leading the tour. Random students walking around campus will give the most honest answers. Find out what the weekends are like, find out what there is to do around campus. Making the most out of the college experience is all about the student. Ever hear the expression, "Life is what you make it."? It is more true than you will ever know. Students need to get out there and find what they want to do, find what they like about the area the college is in and make the most of it. Students who think the fun and good grades will come to them are in for a rude awakening. Life is what you make it, and so is college.

You want to watch and listen right from the very beginning to the students who attend. Don't just go by the "accepted Student" rallies, etc. Go on a tour with a student who goes there, talk to them, listen to what they say about campus life and security. That's what my mom and I did. We have had nothing but positive experiences at University of New Haven, from my personal phone call to tell me I was accepted into the dental hygiene program (my dream!) not a letter! My mother and I wanted a small college, I am from an average size town. Check to make sure what type of student you are....small school or large school. It matters in not only class size but attention you get. Get involved in sports or activities. I was fortunate to be accepted onto the tennis team. I had a group of great friends as soon as I arrived at school due to the fall season. What a way to feel welcome and that you fit in and have new friends. If you aren't into sports, clubs will do the same thing. Good luck and enjoy!