University of South Carolina-Upstate Top Questions

Take the time to choose and go where you want to go. Do not let others influence your decision or tell you where to you. You are a bright young lady who is among one of the top students in the school. You have the ability to conquer any quest that you set out to do. It is going to be hard leaving your loved ones behind, but your future is going to be your motivation. They will love you regardless. Stay strong and stay active in college. Build a great resume and volunteer, VOLUNTEER, VOLUNTEER! It will oopen so many doors for you. Good luck and stay stong. I love you!

Get started applying for financial aid as soon as possible, because waiting until the last minute makes things more stressful. Also, don't go to a two year technical college part time and wait to transfer to a four year university. It may seem like it will save you time and money, but in the long run it is better to go straight to the university.

If I was able to go back in time I would tell myself to work on my study skills more. Making the transition from high school to college was fairly easy for me, but it made me realize that in college you should know how to study and how much time you should spend on studying. I would tell myself that a lot more studying is required than it was in high school. I would also tell myself that there is a lot more work in college but to stay focused and get it done. I would go back and tell myself to be prepared to not have any free time. In college, many hours of your time are needed to meet the various deadlines. If I could go back in time to tell myself these things I would because it would make me more prepared for college.

If i could give myself advice as a high school senior i would make sure that I keep a good work ethic. In college you have to know how to manage your time wisely and don't exspect for things to be handed to you. You don't get extra credit like you do in high school if your not doing well in a class . you have to work hard throughout the whole semester.

I would tell myself that just because you worked hard in those four years of high school the hard work doesn't stop their it"s far from being over. i would tell myself to keep doing the right things and to stay on the right academic track because it's not like high school anymore you don't have people looking over your shoulders to make sure your on the right path at all times you have to do most of the work yourself. I would also tell myself to not withdrawl from any classes to work hard until the end. I would also say for me make sure you know what major you want to study and what is going to be the right career for you.

The college life is very fun and exciting. However, there are many responsibilities that come with being a college student. It is not like being a high school student where everyone makes sure you are on the right track. College students have to take care of themselves and make sure they are heading in the right direction. This task may be difficult sometimes but there is always someone at the college who is willing to help you. My advice is to talk to the staff and students at the college. Get to know your fellow class mates, academic advisors, and financial aid staff. They can help you with any questions you may have. All of these people are willing to help you through college and make sure it is one of the best experiences you will ever have.

I would apply myself 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} and try my hardest as a high school student in general. I would attend classes regularly and not skip. I thought being a high school student nothing matter but I was wrong, everything I learned from grade school up until graduation mattered and were the building blocks for life as a college student.

"Psst. Hey you. Come here. Let me talk to you for a second. I look familiar? Well I should, I'm you in ten years. I have come back to this day in your life to drop a little knowledge on you. The choices you make from this point on will make or break you. So, you want the cut and dried version? Ok, here it is. First, never, ever give up your dreams. If you want it in your heart, then fight for it till the bitter end. The sacrifices you make will be more then worth it in the end. Focus and do not be detered by temptations and false promises. The life you seek is at the tips of your fingers. You need only reach out and take your destiny into your own hands. Never let anothers will be the driving force for your decisions. It is YOUR life, not theirs at stake. Buckle down and take the road less traveled. The final destination will bring you all that you want and more then you can believe you could have. Just remember, your education is key. College is the hardest yet most rewarding accomplishment you will face. "

If I could go back in time and tell myself what I know now, I probably wouldn't listen. I was a stubborn high school student. I missed over seventy days my senior year in high school. Now I am 23, with a 1 year old daughter trying to get my life back together. Even though I wouldn't listen, I would give it my best shot. I would tell myself to go to school and stay away from the people I was hanging out with. I would let myself know that life is only going to get more difficult, and that the only way to make things simple is to stay in school. I would give myself the encouragement that my family never game me. Although I love my daughter with all of my heart, school has taken me twice as long as it should have because of the constant responsibilities. I think that If I could get through to myself I could change the outcome of my life for the better.

My college experience has given me a sence of belonging. A promise for a better future.

It is a small school and your class sizes are about twenty students, so your teachers are very involved and you can actually understand what is going on and get to know your teachers and your class mates. This helps alot with grades and meeting new people.

Naturally attending school has given me the opportunity to learn a multitude of information. The more information I learn, the broader my horizons are expanded and the more topics I am able to relate to, when I am in a conversation. I have also learned to deal and respect different people, their customs, and religions. School is able to do so, not only by offering courses, but by actually allowing first hand experiences with the diverse student and teacher population. It is important to have an education to get a well paying job, but if one is not able to work well with others, one can not hold on to the well paying job. Big corporations and even the military are grounded in and look for people who can work well with a team.

I have gained independence and responsibility in just my first semester of college. I am also able to express my thoughts more openly. It has been valuable to attend because of the knowledge and confidence I have gained in just a short amount of time.

From my college experience I have learned what my true passion in life is- nursing. I am so blessed to be able to attend this institution that has one of the finest nursing programs in the Southeast. It has been valuable to attend USC Upstate because I am confident that I am getting the best education that I can and that I will be prepared for the work force after graduation.

I can honestly say that my knowledge on my attitude has improved, and because of that so has my friendships and overall self-esteem. University of South Carolina Upstate has taught me to deal with the stress of everyday life by surrounding myself by positive energy and finding out what my priorities are and where my limits lie. I learned that by channeling my negative energy into an activity that is positive I am more likely to get positive results. Doing this will alter my energy into a positive attitude; making my self-esteem high. This could make me more adventurous and willing to try new things. You never know sometimes new things lead to a positive life changing event and a better future.

I am getting a new start at life. I was working a dead end job with no room for advancement and living paycheck to paycheck. Coming back to school has been the best thing I could have ever done. I am learning a plethara of new things and am just excited a the opportunity for the money I can make when I graduate. I've made new friends and study partners, and I've learned about scholarships I can apply for. That has been the most valuable to know that I can attend school for free and not have to take out loans and have to pay the money back as soon as I start earning a living. I have 4 kids and a husband and my earnings need to go towards my household not the government, eventhough I am very appreciative of the loans I have been granted.

I wake up each day with a smile on my face. My purpose in life is to help others and bring happiness to people and animals that are less fortunate. About 10 years ago, I was living my life just going through the motions. I am not ashamed to say that I was suffering from depression and an overwhelming feeling of failure and disappointment. I can remember sitting outside looking up at the deep blue night sky covered with stars and a full and vibrant moon, when I asked God "What is my purpose for being here". I could feel it in my bones that I was meant for something more. Indeed, there was a plan, and that was for me to find peace in helping others. That is, helping my father struggle through a scare with prostate cancer, helping my mother through a devastating end to her 44 year marriage, helping my sister who lives with the debilitating effects of Rheumatoid arthritis, helping my nephew deal with parental neglect, and helping animals through adoption or volunteer service. Attending school is the means to my ultimate goal of becoming a nurse and the ability to give hope to others.

Well I haven’t been here that long to get any experience out of it.

The knowledge that i have learned has greatly helped me really know what i want to do in my career. I realized my first semester that i had ADD, and that was greatly affecting my ability to learn and obtain the knowledge i need to successed. This college is very demanding and you have to put in a lot of study hours but in the enconomy today you need the education.

One thing i have gotten out of my colleges experiences, is time managment skill and organizating and preparing for school work. Another thing i have gotten out this college experinces is learing how study efficently and prepare for test effectively. And lastly i have learned how to balance my social life with my academica life, by using these skill. It has been a valuable and usefeul tool i need for future carrers and ways to be sucessful in college and life.