Wichita State University Top Questions

Are you listening? I said are you listening? I’m speaking to you from the future, and you definitely need to make some changes. I have been down this path and the future is not all bad; however, you can make it better. Many outside influences are turning you the wrong way; turn back. Now is the time for you to step up to plate, be truthful with yourself, and reflect on what really matters in life. Your education is your job and it is the only one you have. Take advantage of this time learn what you can and grasp hold of any opportunities offered. Education can change where you end up, and in the long run also determine how you will get through difficult economic times as they arise. You can do anything you apply yourself to. This is your time to focus on what you have to do to become who you want to be. In the end you have to make these decisions for yourself; no one else can do it for you. You will ultimately have to live with your decisions: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

The class that helped the most was my Strategies class. I learned what my style of learning was and why it’s important to know this information. I learned how to set goals and how to stay focused on them. I’ve found that my style of learning has helped me to become better at achieving my goals. Paying attention to what works for you and use it to your advantage will take you far in reaching your goals. Attendance is another important factor in reaching your goals. Being in class will keep you from getting behind and missing something important. Things will happen from time to time, but it’s important to make every effort to be in school. The professors will give you ways to get in touch with them if you can not be at school. Making friends with the other students will help you to stay informed if you should have to miss a class. Friends make great study partners if you are struggling in a class. Don’t be afraid to ask the professor for help if needed.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself about college, I would have many things to say. I would encourage myself to research colleges and find one that would benefit me. A place where I could explore and absorb all the knowledge it holds.College is where you will find yourself and who you want to be. Going to college is the only way in my eyes to survive in this world. In order to get a good paying job employers want you to have a college degree of some sort. College can help you improve you life style and your income. I have discovered so many things about myself that I never knew. I have learned to be more confident in myself. That I can do anything that I wish, therefore I can be whatever I wish to be. As long as I am willing to work for what I want I can have it. Now is the time to make decisions about your future, and if I had someone talking to me like this I would have made it sooner. I encourage you to be smart and to make decisions wisely.

If I could go back to high school and give myself advice, it would be to continue my education right after graduation. I would stress the importance of not waiting because the longer you wait the harder it is to have the will power to go back. Going to college after graduation allows you the opportunity to finish your education and start in the career field that you want to be in at an early age. Also I would tell myself not to rush out of your parents home and start accumulating bills that will later come back to haunt you. I would suggest staying at home or a campus as long possible or until you complete school. This way the bills that you accumulate, if any, you would able to start paying off because now you have a degree in your field of study and can probably find a better paying job than the one you would have had had you not gone to college right after graduation.

The most important things I have learned from college are time mangament, realizing your priorities and how to juggle fun and studying so that you don't become to overwhelmed with either one. It's important to have a social life but at this point of your life it's always very important to plan for your future. Being able to set out time to see your friends as well as studying is key to success. What's helped me get through all my classes and homework is keeping a day planner in my purse and writing all my assignments, when tests are, what times I work and then it allows me to see the time slots I have during the week to do other fun things with my friends. Keeping organized and focused is really important if you want to get through college with great grades!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the first thing that I would say is dont be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone. I would also tell myself that even when mistakes are made or you dont do good on a test, good things will come out of it because it is just going to make you want to work that much harder on the next ones. Lastly, I would say to watch out who you decide to live with because the person that you knew in high school may be completely different under the influence of others. When peer pressure reveals itself to you, make a decision that is right for that certain situation because you never know how a decision you make, no matter how small, could affect your life or the life of others.

After being in college for a little over a year now, I am just a few credit hours shy of being a junior in college. College has been a great experience for me and has already taught me a lot about myself. While attending college I am continuously learning from my experiences and mistakes and growing as a young adult. Looking back at my high school years there is two major things I would tell myself about college that I wish someone would have stressed to me and that is time management and commitment. I would explain to myself how you have to really learn how to manage your time and use your time wisely in order to get all of your homework and studying done, to have time to work, and to have time to enjoy. Also, that you are on your own more in college and have to be able to commit yourself to your school work; teachers are not going to constantly remind you when things are due or that tests are coming up. I think that if one is committed and knows how to manage their time they will be successful in college.

I would tell myself not to wait to finish college and to not stop at just an associates degree but to continue all the way. It gets harder the older you get and the more responsibilities you have to take on with the process of getting older and becoming a productived member of society. Also, with getting older it becomes harder to remember assignments and particulars without writing them down and time tends to become something of a commodity as you are pulled into a hundred different directions. Prioritizing also becomes an issue between family, school, and work.

Try hard, never give up and never feel you might not be able to graduate. Many people have done it successfully and so will you.

Stay focused and be prepared. Keep your eyes on the goal, ignoring all distractions that come your way. Extra work now means time/money saved later. Research the school of your choosing. Find deadlines and write them down. Punctuation and organization will be integrated into all aspects of the college life. Staying focused, doing extra work and preparing for what’s to come; makes the transition a breeze. Now you’re accepted into the school and finding you’re ahead of the game, take the time to get to know people. Go into the offices, ask questions and familiarize yourself with them. Get involved; don’t be afraid of becoming an asset. Make a difference by inspiring. Keep a calendar of coursework; continue to stay committed to what you’ve worked towards. Take even the toughest assignments and exceed all expectations. Be self-aware and open to feed back. Don’t get brought down by failure, perseverance pays off. Make adjustments and corrections as you move forward and you’ll be sure to reach your goals. Always maintain your integrity. It won’t matter to others how you succeed, it will matter to you. Strive to do the right thing.