Virginia Wesleyan College Top Questions

Do not stress about move in day, it will go nice and smooth and the transition from high school to college is not that big of deal considering you are going to a college with only 400 more students than your graduating class. You won't miss home like you thought you would, but you will when you get stressed. When stressed, do not freak out and do not wait until the last minute to do things; just breathe and everything will be fine, pace yourself, and it will all get done. Roommates can be fun, but very annoying sometimes as well. Keep your cool and never underestimate people because they may turn out to be your best friends. Believe me, your best friends that you make your first semester at college, won't leave you like the ones in high school. Everything will be okay. You will survive.

If I could go back in time and give the senior me advice, I would tell myself not to worry so much. I would say enjoy the time with your family while you are there. Stay POSITIVE!!! You can do this because you are a smart, intelligent woman and you are ready to start taking on the world. Don't worry if you will make friends, you will meet plenty of people that you will know for the rest of your life. You made the best decision by choosing the college you did. Virginia Wesleyan is perfect for you to break out of your shell and become the woman I know you will one day be. Stay strong and don't be discouraged when obstacles come your way, you can get through anything! Above all, remeber to have fun, this is going to be the best four years of your life!

I would tell myself not to be worried or scared. College is difficult, but it is something to be appreciative of and something to be successful in. College is a worthwile experience that teaches you to study well, analyze every situation carefully, and learn that college won't teach you everything you need to know for real life. Working a job while in high school was a good choice it will come in handy when you do finally get to college. Hang in there and don't lose faith.

Chavon stay focused in school. Your first priority has to be to your classes then to your friends because ultimately your friends will all take a different path to reach their destined place in life. If you would like to be someone great in the future you have to have the mind of someone great now; therefore, you have to seek wisdom from staff, guidance counselors, and people in your family who have accomplished what you desire to accomplish. The grades that you obtain will either help you or hinder you in your chances of getting scholarships and going to a Division 1 school. Therefore, pay close attention in class, so you can gain more knowledge and study skills to prepare you for a better college experience academically because you are going to need to go back to school to either become a teacher or an attorney. Finally, stay connected to your church so you do not find yourself in college with close friends who are not beneficial to your future. You have to make sure that you involve yourself in activities that are connected to your beliefs and around people who are focused on academics more than having fun.

I would have chosen to go to a different high school. I would have challenged myself more but having a learning disability made studying difficult. Staying on task was hard.

Talking to myself three years ago, I see myself sitting there terrified of what the future has in store for me. I walk up to high schoolk senior me and I simply say, "don't be afraid, it'll all work out." I tell my younger self that it is okay to be afraid but if you work hard and are focussed the transition will be a breeze. College itself is a transitioning period. It's where you make mistakes only to learn from them so that you are ready for the real world. I say to my younger self, "there is more to life than what you see just outside your bedroom window, there is more to life than just Manassas, there is more to life than just finishing high school. To become a great person and to do great things you have to take chances. Playing it safe will only make you mediocre in college. With all of that dare to be better than the best so that you won't have to worry about what the future has in store for you." Looking back, I say to myself, I say college is tough, but you'll suceed.

Knowing what I know now, if I went back to my high school self I would say, "The world is yours if your willing to work for it!" Keep a strong focus on your education, become a mentor, get close to your teachers and counselors and really keep your grades up and participate in extracurriculur activities. As a student in high school I was able to achieve a decent GPA and played basketball, football and even a little track. I was so busy with the actitivities and balancing school work that I wasn't able to give it 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} like I should have because honestly, the four years really go fast. Before you know it your applying to colleges and realizing how competitive it is to get into school and afford them. If I had only raised my GPA or even taken the SAT or ACT another time I possbily could have received additional grant funding or even scholarships. I think that would have helped my mother and myself even more. I was always a smart kid, but really loved sports and didn't realize the impact it would have on balancing my educaiton and my future!

I would tell myself to be myself and enjoy it while i can. also i would tell my self not to be afraid. Everything will be just fine.

I recently had the chance to give advice to a senior in high school. I told him to make sure that before anything else, he get's his work done. I told him that having a healthy social life is important, but at the end of the day, we go to college to learn. I would tell myself the same thing. In my freshman year of college I spent a lot of time thinking about friends and fun. Because of this, I failed one class, and almost failed two others. It's taken a lot of hard work to get my grades back on track. Having to constantly worry about losing my scholarship, whithout which I couldn't afford school, is incredibly stressful; no one should feel like that. So if I could go back. I'd tell myself to make sure I focus on what's important, not just how many friends I have.

As time has passed and I am finally in college, I figured out there was so many things I could have done and learned before entering college. There is so much I would tell my high school self if I can go back like a guide to her. Firstly, there is so much to expect becoming a freshman in college; you’re walking into a whole new time zone. Almost like walking into an amazing amusement park; It’s such an overwhelming sensation that you might get lost, but never be afraid to ask a lot of questions. The more questions you ask the more information you will receive. It can save you lots of doubts and worries. There are a lot of people out there that is willing to provide you he answers you are looking for. Most of all, it’s okay to expand your options and figure out what best fits who you are. Don’t settle for just one university. Find out which one has everything you are looking for within a college environment and Academics. Do what makes you happy and enjoy your college experience. Make the most of your time and expand your expectations.