University of North Carolina at Pembroke Top Questions

If I could go back to my high school self I would fill out scholarships and study more. The fact that I never had to study in high school, I surely am paying for it now. In college you have to study 24/7 and I have no motivation to do so what so ever. I would learn to pick up organizing techniques and read more books. Also college is not cheap, I would fill out scholarships to actually go to coastal my freshman year instead of suffering at a local university. I should have never doubted myself because I know deep down inside I could’ve have worked for my schooling but I was just too lazy and I am paying for it now. I may have made some difficult choices but I refuse to make the same mistake again.

If I could tell my high school self one major thing it would be to take the SAT seriously. I was an honor student in high school and graduated top 10 in my class. I thought any college would accept me because of my grades and all the clubs I was in, so I made a huge mistake in not taking it seriously. I do not regret coming to Pembroke because it is closer to home for me and I love the smaller classes but I really wanted to go to the bigger well-known schools. Next, I would have told my high school self to enjoy and take every opportunity that comes my way and socialize as much as possible within college. Networking is very important to get anywhere in life. Also, I still carried the habit of second guessing myself within college and I feel it has held me back. Finally, I would have told my high school self is to always stay true to myself. My freshman year of college I pretended to be things I wasn't just to fit in with the people here and I feel I wasted my whole freshman year.

During high school, I was seriously set on moving away from college in order to get the "college experience". Because UNCP is literally five minutes from my home, I automatically ruled that out as an option. If I could give my high school self advice, it would be to appreciate the universtiy that is in my back yard and become more affiliated with it. I now love UNCP and wish I would have always planned to be a student there.

If I were able to give my high school senior-self advice about college, I would firstly recommend to apply for more scholarships and financial aid. A lot of programs are willing to help fund an individual's education and I should have taken advantage of that. I would also tell myself to become more active and engaged with the community. It looks great on a resume and serves the beautiful, thriving community that serves me! I may have told my past self to invest in a second major, or at the very least, a minor. Having multiple degrees not only translates well on paper, but can be very beneficial and make you more well rounded. I would request that past me take advantage of summer courses, internship opportunities, travelling during the sumer for research purposes. Lastly and most importantly, I would tell myself to take advantage of the wonderful professors at university; they have such valuble knowledge and resources that they are willing to pass on to their students.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior I would tel myself not to procrastinate, to do all my school work they day its assigned, to fill out any peper work the day I find out about it. Also I would tell myself to stay on top of my grades in high school and try my hardest and not just do the bare minimum to barely pass by. I would also tell myself to take advantage of every oppurtiunity that is offered to me.

I would tell myself to save money. College is not cheap and everything is about money. Also, pick good friends and keep them.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be more active as a student. I would inform myself that sometimes the professors are just as lazy as you, they are completly content with teaching you the bare minimum, but the bare minimum WILL NOT help you in the future, it will leave you regretting not working harder on your own time. I'd say "make sure you read your textbooks" you're going to be paying an arm and a leg for textbooks that your professor may not even use, however, those textbooks hold the key to information that could change your entire outlook on life. Furthermore I would tell myself not to believe everything you hear and read, just because one person says it doesn't make it fact, even if it is in a book, always dig deeper because if you just scratch the surface you may never find the buried gold. Younger me always remember, knowledge is power!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself in high school, I would tell myself to teach myself how to study. In high school, studying for a test is not the same as studying for a test in college. When I was in high school, I felt like I could pass a test simply by listening to the lectures during class. However, when I got to college, I noticed that was not the case. If I could go back, I would make sure I taught myself a couple of study strategies that would help me to better prepare myself for tests.

If I could go back to my senior year and tell myself what to do differently, I would tell myself to study harder and take classes that would transfer for college credits. I would tell myself that grades in high school are important and they can help me get into the college I want to attend. I would tell myself to stay optimistic and keep a positive attitude and when things do not go my way to keep pushing forward. I would also tell myself to be more active in clubs as a high school student and in college. Stay busy because studies have shown if students stay busy 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time their grades are higher. I would also say that in college if your friends go out and party that you do not have to go and to not feel presssured to do anything just so you would fit in. Grades are more important that going out and partying and making friends.

JoAnna, I know you may be wondering who I am or how do I even know you. The past four years may seem to have been rough. You've lost a few friends and family members and at times it seems as if you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. Financially it seems as if you don't have many options after this but trust me you do. Hold off on trying to grow up too fast. You will experience heartbreak, tears, and disappointment, but believe me when I say this LIFE GOES ON. Don't stress about juggling work and school. Focus on your studies and the rest will fall into place. Join a sorority, make new friends, have new experiences, travel, and just enjoy life. Trust me you'll live with a lot of regret and "should've, could've, would've" thoughts if you dont! Major in what YOU want to major in, not what fits your work schedule. You deserve the upmost happiness ten years from now, but the choices you make today determine the person you become. Lastly, live your life the way you want to! Sincerely, Your Future Self

Go to college right away. Do not take time off.

If I could go back in time and give one bit of advice to myself I would tell myself to be inovative and inspiring. So many college students get caught up in the social aspects of campus life or deligate so much time into their studies that they fail to see the opportunities around them. I would push my high school self to step up to be a leader instead of a follower. College is a time that many people find themselves and begin to use their qualities to benifit others. Instead of going through the motions in college I would create my own student organization that would be a open forum for students to discuss a variety of topics ranging from polics and health care reform to gender inequality ect. Getting students involved in healthy debates and providing an open enviorment for students to discuss topics with each other is a great way for interaction and learning.

If I could go back in time and talk to my 17 year old self in high school I would tell myself to first listen to my parents. As a teenager I always let my parents advice go in one ear and out the other but I learned that 9 times out of 10 they are right. I would tell my self to not slack off. I was very slacked my freshmen year and I should have worked harder. I would also warn myself to think about my decsions and stop making impulse decsions. I would tell myself to save my money becasue college is expensive. I would also say to apply apply apply for scholarships. I would also make sure to take up for myself. With all of these tips I would have had a better freshmen year experience. However I have learned from my experiences from my freshmen year.

If I could go back in time I definitely would have told myself I didn't have to try so hard to keep my riends from high school. They were all great people but I felt obligated to act a certain way and could not state certain opinions without being judged. I have made many new friends at college who accept me for who I am and realize that nt everyone believes the same things, and that it is ok. As different high school friends talk to me now, I realize that I am better off where I am. I spent a long time stressing over peoplewho were only a small part of my life. When I finally had this realization, it was as if a weight had been taken off my s

If I could go back in time, in order to offer advice to my “high school self”, I would say “Explore your resources.” I had so much free time over Christmas and summer breaks that I never utilized. I came to college and had no idea what career I wanted to pursue. My first year of college was spent taking classes in several different departments which I haven’t used. I could have used those credit hours to take classes under the curriculum I ended up choosing. If I had explored my resources in my free time during high school, I could have come to college with clear intentions on where my future would be headed. I knew that I always had an inclination toward healthcare as a high school student and that’s exactly the path I’m on. Now I spend breaks from school, exploring different colleges with their graduate programs they offer, and I research all sorts of scholarship opportunities. I would give anything to go back and tell myself as a high school student to make sure and use all that free time researching scholarships and colleges, in order to come to college with a plan.

Self, do not be overwhelmed by the processes to get started in your college experience. You don't want to be 45 years old and never having a career, only supporting your family with jobs to get the bills paid. Having a passion and making a career out of that is so much more fulfilling. Check deep down and get in touch with your inner desires for learning and go for it! Ask for help! Don't be shy! This is your experience of a lifetime and you must make the most out of it. Trust yourself to know that you are capable and can do this. So you've never had the leadership of your parents to guide you through this, so what! Do it! Be the change for your children and their children! You don't want to look back and ask "What could have been?"

I would tell myself not to worry so much. College is a great experience and you need to relax every once-any-while. I would tell myself to study and pay attention a great deal more.

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Alexis don't assume that paying a high college tuition at a private institution means that the experience will be amazing. Now is the time to pick up a job to help take the financial burdens off your family's backs. Go in fearless your freshman year and don't hide in your dorm afraid of the new surroundings. Alexis, you can do this!

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school the advice I would give myself about college life is you have to have more self-determination as well as self-discipline. I would tell myself this because in high school you have teachers who are pushing you and kind of “riding your back” to get your work done, have it turned in on time, or to study for an exam. However, college professors are not going to tell you to do those things over and over. They consider you to be more independent and more of an adult, which this comes with having a college career.