Ursinus College Top Questions

It is best to be open to doing new things. College is a lot different from high school, and some people transition better than others. You need to be able to know when you don't understand something and find someone who can help you, whether it's from a professor or a peer. The most important thing is to get help early, before it affects your grades.

Hello younger self! How the time has flown, just yesterday you were playing with Legos. Now your a senior, finally, which means a risk for "senioritis", truth is you will worry. Many things change as you grow up making for challenging times. Remember that a one road view of life; university, job and cool house may not go as planned, you are still very young and have time. Time in which to be used to its full capacity. So you might go to a community college or not get that scholarship, nothing will be accomplished if you do not try. Be prepared to fail and enjoy it, sure it's not what you want but think of the expeirence and wisdom you will gain. A positivite mind will give you the confidence to do anything you set yourself to do in life. There will always be the exciting beginnings, hard working middles and the many mixed emotions of "the end". Nonetheless, you are on your way to your own path and it is time to find who you truly are, relax and find the satisfaction that comes with new expeirences. Oh, and don't forget to love yourself.

If I could turn back the proverbial clock, I would have tried more new things in high school like sushi, acting, and participating more in clubs and activities.

I would tell myself not to be afraid to try new things, even if they seem out of my comfor zone. College is a time to reinvent yourself and discover new interests. I would also tell myself not to worry about my major, it doesn't determine my life and I can take my time before deciding. I would also apply for a single dorm, to avoid all the awkward roomate situations. Finally, I would tell myself to never listen to anyone who is telling me I can't apply somewhere or do something based on their opinions, if I have learned anything at college, it is that I am capable of doing anything, as long as I want it bad enough. High school me, the world is at your fingertips, don't be afraid to grasp it and take advantage of everything there is to offer.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply to different schools. I did not get into the schools that I really wanted to go to, and although I like my school, I feel that I may be happier somewhere else. I would advise myself not to bring as many clothes as I did, because I do not have enough room for them. I would also advise myself to always work in the library and not underestimate the dofficulty of classes. For me, it is much easier to do work in the library than anywhere else. I also did not realize how hard chemistry would be in college and I wish I could've know that before and gotten a better start on it.

My main piece of advice I would give to myself is really letting myself know that I should take the time to sit down and sort out where I'm at as far as what I would like to focus on when I actually get to college. Searching for a major in college is a a little bit of a hassle, not necessarily because of the difficulty of courses, but because there are so many options to choose from. If my senior self were to put a focus towards knowing which path I would choose to take when I actually got to college, then it would make things a little bit easier. Granted, it might not be as easy as just sitting down and thinking about what major I would like to take, but getting a headstart in that direction can raise some of the burden and make things that much easier when it comes time to declare. It's all a fun process, and it's all a wonderful experience, so I would tell myself to not just sit back and enjoy the ride, but control where I go because I'm in the drivers seat.

Relax, it's not as hard as they make it sound in high school. Also, get to know your professors as humans and not just teachers. Many of them are extrememly awesome people.

Be bold. College is the one and only time in your life when you will be surrounded by a large number of peers who share your interests. Be couragous, put yourself out there. Be willing to try new things and dabble in an unexplored interest. You always have room in your schedule to take a new class or try out a new activity. Be as involved as you can be, it makes finding your niche that much easier. STUDY ABROAD; it will open your eyes to a whole new experience and it will be the best semester of your life. Most importantly, cherish every minute of your experience. College will fly by and you can only do it once. Graduate with no regrets.

Ursinus prides itself on creating students with knowledge across many disciplines; each student must complete a diversity, global, and humanities course before graduating, to create a well rounded graduate. In my own experiences, these courses have taught me about myself and how I am not only alike but also different from my own classmates, as well as other students cross-culturally around the world. My course load is challenging, but I find help in fellow students as well as faculty; I feel there is always someone to turn to with a question. The energy around campus really motivates me to get involved with our community as well as the surrounding areas. When I visited Ursinus as a high school student I instantly felt apart of a family; there is a supportive network around campus and they make an effort to reach out to you. I value the liberal arts education I receive from Ursinus College and how it has not only taught me facts about my major, but has helped me find who I am along the way. It is valuable to attend this school to enter the career world a well rounded, tolerant, and successful individual.

University of Iowa occupies a strong liberal humanity atmosphere, and that's where attracts me very much. There are lots of libraries that open to public for whole days, and I can find almost all the famous novels, proses, poems,biography in it. Furthermore, there are lots of pianos lying along street for people to play. Once I was reading "Atlas Shrugged" , the most valuable book which laid the foundation of objectivism by Ayn Rand. A fellow came by and said, “Hey, you like Ayn Rand too? Perfect! Long live, rational individual rights.” I was totally shocked by that people here were so free to express their mind toward an idea without facing restrictions of censorship. I originally came from China, where people don't possess too much rights of free speech and political vote, however, I love politics. Therefore, University of Iowa provides me with a optimal platform for exchanging ideas and opinions,for example, there are many reading fairs and human rights seminar. I consider an valuable university is one that realizes students' endeavor into fighting for their dreams, also, defends a pluralistic environment for wide communication and promotion. Hence, in fact, University of Iowa is the one.