Utica College Top Questions

The most important part of my college experience is the fact that I have learned who I am. After high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. After a few years in college I have gotten to know myself and what it is that I can do with the rest of my life that will make me happy. Along with getting to know myself better, I have also received a well rounded education with a wide range of classes. I entered college knowing the school subjects that I like, but not knowing how to put them into a rewarding career. Now with the wide range of classes I have taken, I have discoved other subjects that I like, and also have learned about some interesting career paths that I can pursue.

The worst reality about being a senior in high school , is not knowing what scholarships were available and easily applicable during that time when you were eligible to apply for them. I would primarily inform my former self about the certain scholarships that I have recently discovered overtime as a freshman in college. Those scholarships could have prevented my extremely hardworking and constantly tedious mother from developing a huge hole in her pocket from withdrawing through her bank account(s) to pay off my college expenses. Also, I would form a confrontation between my former self and I about the concern for my grades from my senior year. A great deal of scholarships has to do with how excellent your GPA is , so I would discuss about maintaining my GPA at a certain acceptable level to be in fantastic shape in terms of my academics. Also, I would exaggerate about the danger of procrastination, and to not give in to the specific temptation because it will produce very disappointing and devastating results on my report cards in which I will loose all hope in myself along with perpetually considering that I am a failure.

To go back in time, I would tell myself that I am much more than what I give myself credit for. I doubted everything that I had accomplished and quickly fell into the trap of peer pressure. I felt that what I did was never good enough, so I eventually stopped trying. I felt that I wasn?t smart or mature enough to begin my college journey, so I joined the U.S. Army after graduating from high school. In doing so, I learned so much about myself ? I am a hard worker; I am smart; I put others? needs before my own; I am respectful; I am accomplished. Though knowing now as opposed to what I knew then, I wish there was a way I could give myself advice. Regardless, I am proud of the paths I have chosen in my life. Any amount of advice wouldn?t have swayed my past decisions. I am now a proud mother, student, and Army wife. I have earned my Associates of Science degree ?with distinction,? and am now in my next chapter of life ? a student at Utica College (Utica, NY) studying Biology Pre-Medicine.

I would definietely tell myself not to procrasinate and to give every effort i could. Playing harder in football. Also to investigate more oppurtunites for schlorships.

When I left for college at age 17, I had never really been away from home before. Except for a few summers at Girl Scout camp, I had always lived at home. I had a sister, so I knew about things like sharing, but I'd had the luxury of having my own room while growing up. One of the hardest things for me to adjust to in college was having a roommate. I had to adjust to sharing a small room and one closet with a stranger who had different habits than me. Sometimes our schedules conflicted, and we had arguments and fights. It was a very difficult adjustment, on top of the stresses of being away from home and adjusting to a college life and classes. Looking back, I would tell myself to work more with my roommate on a contract so that we could live together more peacefully. I would also tell myself to make more use of the R.A.'s in our dorm, who were there to help with such issues, instead of just complaining and "venting" to my friends and family. Also, I would remind myself that the roommate was just for one year!

If I could talk to myself in high school I would tell myself to study more ,there so much more time to party later. Take the Math B regents and take College Now Courses it helps you save money in the end and less classes to take in college. Save money i dont need 30 pairs of sneakers. Learn about collge writing and keep practicing math. Aplly to all the scholarships you can find takes time but it will be worth it get good grades and go to the library its the best place to study theres no tv.

Look ahead to what program requirements are for careers you might be interested in. Research how much the job pays for the amount of schooling you would need to complete. Even if you are not sure of a major, get enrolled and take the basic classes of English and Math.

Dear Nicole, I have seen you change over the past couple of months wish you could be here to see it. I want to tell you about the rough road ahead. I know things in high school may seem hard but trust me it is nothing like college. Listen to your mom when she urges you to apply for scholarships, the big loan she pulls out in a few months can be avoided. Save your work money so you can afford to buy clothes and all your dorm supplies instead of asking mom and dad. College is a very fun experience I know it is scary now just thinking about leaving home but don't worry you're going to love it! You'll meet the best friends you'll ever come to meet in your entire life. Nicole, be warey of the people you meet at first, good friends are made over time. Like I said college is nothing like high school people's (boys) objectives are not always in your best interest. Keep your head held high and remember what you want in life. Your success is built through your decisions. Good Luck love. Nicole.

If I were able to go back in time to when I was a high school senior i would tell myself to stop being so lazy. In my senior year I did not fill out scholarship applications as I should have. I would tell myself that I need to fill out the applications because any little bit of money I can get is going to help out in the long run. Also in the lazy category comes the school work side of it. In high school I never tried as hard as I should have but I did well. If I would have done better with my grades then I might not be in the financial situation that I am in right now. If I could go back in time and tell myself to stop being so lazy then I would not have as many stresses in my life.

I would tell myself to study more and to learn to use my time more effeciently. I struggled with my time management in college and therefore spent too much time having a good time and not enough time studying and getting better grades. I did not understand how important GPA would be in applying to graduate school or to my future. The other piece of advice I would give is to cultivate relationships with professors over the course of college. I also did not understand how important that would be in applying to graduate school. Other than that, I would tell myself to stay safe, make good decisions and not to pledge a sorority [its not worth the time, money or hassle].