University of Phoenix-Online Campus Top Questions

What should every freshman at University of Phoenix-Online Campus know before they start?

Shaun

I would tell myself to start college right away. Dont wait till your mid 30's. I have found school to be intreguing and fun, it challenges me in just the right way.

carmalisa

As a college student who was a once a high school student who happened to sit in the same seats that you are sitting in now best advice I can give you is to stay in school and graduate for once you are outside in the real word it only gets harder. Life is not a cake walk it is tough and you need to better yourself just to make. College about success and achievements not the parties and boys that come and go in your lives.

VaTrice

I would tell myself to make sure that I am aware of maintaining a strong GPA. Also take time to find scholarships and be conscious of deadlines. It is important to know what you want out of life therefore if neccessary start with general requirements before choosing a major. This way you are choosing a degree that can ultimately become your career. Study hard and be sure to prioritize your work. Save the partying for celebrating the completion of your degree. Two words to sum everything up: STAY FOCUSED!

Autumn

College has a unique way of intimidating you to emotional pieces. You are placed in a strange situation where you feel entirely alienated. Nothing is more uncomfortable than being in a city full of people and not knowing a single person. This may be enough to convince you to return to your comfortable hometown. What you don’t realize at this point is that all your friends have moved on and your old life is just as unfamiliar as your new environment is. It may seem impossible at the time, but you have to throw yourself into the storm of unfamiliarity to survive. All around are students who feel just as scared and confused as you do, making this the perfect opportunity to reach out and connect based on these feelings. Everyone wants to make a connection with others but fear being rejected. Starting a conversation with anyone will break that awkward social limbo and tension will quickly ease. When you have someone to lean on, transitions are easier because you know someone else is going through the same thing. Give college time and not only will you become comfortable, but you will never want to leave.

Barry

Stay focused on the studies. Get through the MBA, and then begin the plans for job, family and fun, after you graduate college..

Linda

Do not worry about college so much. It is easier to get into than you think. It is more laid back than high school, yet, you learn so much more. Make your college years count and go to college right after high school because you deserve it and your future will be much brighter. Never sell yourself short but insted, go for your dreams, hopes and desires. You can do it, just go for it.

Stephene

I would tell myself to take more business classes and electives in the areas I am intrested in , and enjoy my time in high school. I would also tell myself to develope better study skills and time management. College is easy if you study hard and work towards your goals. If you study hard and take time to prepare ahead of time you will succeed and be fine. I know that you will get stressed and frustrated but you will do fine. Just set reachable goals and find some good friends for support and you will do great. I would give this advice to any student coming into college.

Anthony

I would encourage myself to work harder, scholastically. I would tell myself to apply and go to college now instead of waiting until your 35 with custody of two kids to try and finish college. I would encourage myself to go to a good university and become a nurse.

Crystal

I would tell myself, to go straight into college and pick something that I love to do. Also, to never give up and never let anything stand in the way of my dreams!

Cristy

Enjoy your life and be happy that you did not throw yourself into college right after high school. You would not have appreciated it and would not have done as well as you are doing now. You made the right decision at the right time to go back to school and have had no qualms about making it through your classes. You have a very supportive team that backs you when you need it, friends you have made in class that are doing the exact same thing you are. Take your time and know your instinct will be the force to drive you where you need to go.