Wentworth Institute of Technology Top Questions

It has been extremely valuable to attend college for many reasons. Not only do you learn everything you can about your major but you learn a lot about yourself. You are preparing yourself for the future while bettering yourself at the same time.

Two things: Be sure to know how to teach yourself, and 6 hours of sleep is too much sleep.

I would tell myself to be less nervous about my overall college experience and to be as outgoing as possible. I have a tendency to be shy and try to get away from situation which put me under a spotlight. Im trying to break out of this shell and I think that if I had started on it in high school and known that would have such an awesome experience, I might have been a little better off.

Even though everyone gets senioritis during their senior year, you really need to keep pushing yourself and taking AP and honors classes, because some of those transfer over and eliminate some classes in college. Also don't think that you need to jump right into college, take a year off and figure out for sure what you want to do. I took a year off and joined AmeriCorps NCCC, its a national service program that lets you travel the country. I got so much experience doing that, I spent time in the Midwest rebuilding after the flood of 2008 and i learned a lot about the construction of a house. There are a million different opportunities out there, try everything out before you spend all the money on school then realize that isn't what you want to do. During the summer try to find an internship at a local business that would be something you're interested in to get a feel for the job. i took the easy way out while i was in high school, i worked for my mom and took all extension classes, i wanted good grades and free time. Don't be like me!

Applying to colleges was one of the best experiences for me as a high school student. I had been looking forward to it ever since I entered ninth grade. I tried to prepare as much as I could. As a high school senior I knew that making the transition to college was going to be difficult. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life I would tell myself not to be so worried. Even though the transition is a hard one to make I defintely freaked myself out more then I needed to. I needed to realize that everyone was going to be going through the same thing that I was. I would also tell myself that college was going to be the best time of my life and that I should make the best of it. I would tell myself that I would be able to make friends that are stronger than most of those from home. College is the time to grow up and learn how to live on your own. I wish I knew these things and I would have been more prepared.

I know that you're feeling really good about yourself right now, but I urge you to remember that you're only eighteen years old, and you haven't even experienced a world outside of Maine. You believe you know who you are - especially who you are not. You feel like you know who your friends are and what you want out of life, but you have no idea. With everything "figured out" right now, I advise you to at least consider this: college is a new beginning. All of the amazing memories that you made in high school should be cherished and unforgotten, but by all means, do not dwell on them. A new, drastically different lifestyle awaits you now, and if you approach it with the right attitude, you're going to excel at it just as you did in high school. Please remember that. Above all, do not be afraid and keep an open mind as you take that first step into the college atmosphere, no matter where you go.

If I could go back and give myself advice I would tell myself to participate more in cultural and communitive activities. As a college freshman I avoided them, not because I wasnt interested in any of them but rather I was worried about not fitting in. Now I know that could never happen at my school. The students are great and are very diversified in talents and personalities so there is always plenty of company around.

It's so much fun so get out and enjoy it. It comes at a price though so go for those volunteer hours. Be patient. This is as much of a transition for you as it is for mom. In these times it hard to find a job so start early and be persistent and confident. Be ambitious but remember to keep your feet on the ground, especially if we're going to make it to London. Your roommate is amazing. Appreciate her for we could've ended up with some snobby girl who hates anime and like flashing her thong. Most importantly stay true to you. We've been through so much and come so far so as long as we stay strong we'll go even farther.

I would tell myself to not worry about those butterflies in your stomach about traveling all the way to Boston to attend school. You will grow as a person so much that you won't even be able to recognize yourself if you ran into college student Jared. Wentworth is the perfect fit for you and that you have everyone (family and freinds) behind you rooting from you to make it all the way to graduation. No matter how hard your workload becomes, just take a breathe, say a little pray, and handle your priorities don't let your priorities handle you. You will become a better student, person, and man from your college experience so don't heistant to take chances in becoming a future leader.

There are a few things i would tell my self as a senior if I could go back in time. For starters I would have told myself to fill out more scholarships during my senior year. That way I wouldn't have to take out so many student loans during college, or have to take time off because I'm not able to aford the next semester. Another peice of advice I would tell myself is to go to a community college for a year or two to save money. lastly I would warn myself about the food in my cafeteria, and how mediocre it is.

First off I'd tell myself to 'toughen up now, cuz you're in for a bumpy ride once you get to college.' Grow up, because you are going to be stepping into the world of adulthood where your mother isn't always going to be there to protect you; you are gonna be on your own. Life is to sort to worry about the little things in life, becaue if you do, not only will you be hurting others, but yourself as well. It's ok to make mistakes; because then you can learn from them and get back on your feet again. This is the time now to get a for sure idea on where you are going in life; and don't say somthing you know that your mother would want to hear. Do your research, find out what you like to do, because if not you and those helping you go to college will be paying for that; pun intended. Find out who you are Indhie... Look inside yourself and realize, your importance, your dreams and your future; but don't forget to live Now, and not later or in the past. Live Life Fully!

As a freshman in college finished with my first semester, I have experienced just a taste of what is to come. A key piece of advice, that other students would agree upon, would be how college is completely different than high school with there being a huge work load and you're on your own. However, I would emphasize that you are on your own as you're responsible for your own actions, grades, problems and other various things. College brings a great education opening many doors for an individual, but it also brings many distractions. There are events, parties and other situations that would pull you away from your work and studies. The golden rule is school comes first with fun and friends later, do not let them distract you or keep you from what you need to do. Work hard and do not give up when things get tough and seem impossible. If it seems that there is no way you can pull something off, make a way by working hard and keep going until you successfully finish the task. Another major thing to do is get help and work with others, this helps a lot.

There isn't a whole lot I would change. I was pretty ready for the transition. Honestly, the only thing I would have told my myself is to switch out of the terrible living situation I was put in. Rather than try to stick it out like I did, to just switch rooms.

Venturing back a year before now I see myself as a high school senior stressed out, and biting my nails as I apply to colleges at the last minute. I was cramming to get everything done and nervously waiting for the schools to reply. I was a scared wreck. I would sit down and have a talk with younger less educated me and tell her to make sure she gets things done early and to not wait till the last minute to get applications, homework, and essays turned in. I would tell my younger self not to worry about making new friends at school it will happen if you just act like yourself. I would tell myself to form study groups at school to help with homework and to meet new people. I would tell myself to make sure i go to campus events. I would tell myself your roomates are going to be the most amazing and caring people and even though youll have your differences your glad they are there with you. I would tell her that no matter how much leaving your friends hurts you the ones that really care will still be there for you.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about transitioning to college I would tell myself to just be myself. One of my biggest fears going into college was that I wouldn't fit in as I am and that I would become a different person that who I want to comfortably be. Thankfully at Wentworth Institute of Technology I do, at this school no matter who you are there is someone for you to be friends with and people accept you for who you are. Another thing I would have told myself was to get a metal bike lock. I brought my beloved expensive road bike to school with me and it was stolen promptly after arriving on campus. I'm not going to lie I'm a little girl from the suburbs exploring the city who experienced first hand the high crime neighborhood WIT is located in. The bike lock acceptable to riding to drama rehearsal in high school wasn't fit to guard my cardon fibered disc breaked beauty from Mission Hill. Other than that I wouldn't want to give away all the surprises to high school me.

Keep Going. It will get easier. It will be worth it. People will like you, and you will have friends, people who genuinely care about you. It's going to be harder than you expect but you'll love every second of it. Just keep working hard and know that you will build a strong support system. People at home, and people at school care and are always willing to listen.

If I were stilol in high school, I would hope that I could understand the significance of independence and motivation. College isn't about parties, socializing, and strolling through four years. College is about finding yourself, what you really are, who you want to become, and how you can better the world. I beleive that understanding education is a gift, and not a given, is what gives you motivation. I would not be in school today, if it weren't for my motivation. I work full time, go to class full time, and manage to just scrape by my tuition bills because I know in the end, it will better my future. I am so thankful for everything education has given me. My only other advice would be to have saved as much as I could! College is expensive as well as tiring. You are your own guru. For once in your life, you decide your future and your every step. It's scary....but I love it!

I would tell myself to only look to the future 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the time and to live in the present. You don't want to miss out on life because you're looking too far ahead. I would also tell myself to make sure i'm ready to make any big decision before I actually make it. Things and people change and if you're not completely ready to make that move then you shouldn't because you could find yourself making a big mistake. Always work in a timely manner and if you keep yourself organized from day one then you'll have no problem when it comes time to finals!

Not to attend Wentworth Institute of Technology. I would tell myself to think seriously about what it is that I am good at and pursue a career in that direction. Don't let anyone from high school or anywhere else push you into something your not sure of. College is very demanding and only those who really are interested in thier studies are going to get trough it. Most importantly, colleges are a business, a business which is trying to sell you an education, during tours and orientations faculty will do whatever they can to make you think that the school is right for you, even if it means manipulating the truth. Be careful, you have too see through the false veneer or thier marketing stratagy. Look at reviews online, do your research, don't jump into it right away like I did.

If I could go back in time I would tell me self to start looking into college sooner and to follow my heart. I only looked at colleges that my parents liked. They told me that they were great schools and that I would fit in. Even after visiting the schools ad not feeling that they were the right places I still applied. I did this to make my parents happy. I never really looked into colleges that I wanted beacuse after my partents had dragged me to the colleges that they thought I would like, I had missed all the dead lines for colleges I was interested in. So I would say "Lil, stay strong. Mom and dad will love you even if you don't go to UMass or RISD. Go to Wentworth. You will be so happy. Don't waste thousands of dollars and a year of your life at a school that is far away and makes you miserable. Follow your heart, it will pay off."