Bentley University Top Questions

John, you need to get your act together. College is no joke. You have to get yourself on a schedule early in the year or your grade will slowly drop. The way you will be able to make sure you will do well is ask questions and go to your professors office hours they want to help you. I know you are going to want to socialize and make friends. But, there is one thing that goes before that. That my friend is education, and all of that will come in time. Just put the effort and do not slack off. If you can do all of these things then you will surely succeed in college. Good luck my friend.

Be true to yourself. Even though you're still still figuring out who you are, you're not going to turn out to be completely different from who you are now. Don't think too much. I shouldn't say that because I still think too much, haha.

If I was given the opportunity to travel back in time and talk to myself as a highschool senior with the knowlegde I now know about the college life and the transition the advise I would give myself would consists of a number of different things. To start off, a piece of advice I wish someone told me would be to not underestimate yourself coming in. instead make sure your confidence is above and beyond the competion. instead of siting back and waiting for something to happen, go and make it happen yourself! make the change you want to see, make the group that you wish to be a part of, become the leader that you have always dreamt of seeing in the mirror everyday in the future. instead of waiting for time to come and pass by, get up and be productive and push your self to see your true potential and when you feel like you cant go any further find the correct support system whether it be close friends or intelliegent staff and alumini always go and ask for advice from others if you are stuck. never sit and wait for things to come go get it!

Dont be afraid of anything or anybody, Live every once in a while, Be condfident in yourself and your abilities, Procrastination is the enemy and the root of all evil, Get rid of your highschool girlfriend(Thats a story that doesn't end well), Learn how to listen and retain, Be open to different experiences this world is too beautiful to view it from a box despite how dangerous it might seem, Love everyone because hate is poison, Call your parents because they love you more than you'll ever understand. Heck i dont even understand today, Messing up in life is normal so make a lot of mistakes, Take everyones advice in stride but at the end of the day do what you feel is right, I know i said this in the beginning but DONT BE AFRAID OF ANYTHING OR ANYONE i cant stress it enough, Talk to the cute girl downstairs(when you move in) cause she actually likes you, Turn in every assignment ontime, Dont get into anything pertaining but not limited to AMWAY, If music is your passion LIVE IT, And when you feel alone in this big world know that I LOVE YOU MAN

Go to a school with good finacial aid.

Brave New World Beyond the horizon there is hope, Beyond hope there is perseverance and beyond that lye's success. I would venture to say that the experience of college is a prestigious one. Also that many who walk its granite halls wont make it to boast JR year, all because of their lack of prioritization among college occurrences. Party's, alcohol and non-academic temptations, while these things are tolerable in minor quantities; without discipline to satisfy a balanced college life, class, grades etc will begin to suffer indefinitely. In conclusion in making my way back in time to the year 2008. The best advice i could give the younger version of my self would be to eliminate the possibility of distractions. Simply,In the long run your priorities are much more important when choosing life decisions. Stick with what will give you long term satisfaction and accomplishments then something that entertains quick desires.

Dear High School Kyle, I know what you did last summer...only because I'm you from the future! Weird, I know, but just roll with it. So, here we go; advice about freshman year. If I were you (oh wait, I am haha), I would try to be more outgoing! Let loose and just try to make friends! Be yourself, but don't be afraid to try new things. Hint: during your freshman year you found out that you are great at making acquaintances, but maybe not so great at making close friendships. I know you are afraid to trust people, but just do it. You are a kind, caring, unique individual who deserves to have amazing friends who care about you. Not to mention, you are hilarious and people want to see that side of you! Good luck my dear! Love, College Kyle

As a current college student, if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to participate in the activities that are most important to me and do them well. I feel as though throughout high school, I always wanted to be a part of everything and had too much on my plate. Although I had a full time job, an internship, AP classes, and responsibilities to uphold, I often found myself wanting to volunteer and lead as many activities as I could in school which was a habit I unknowingly created that I continued on in college. If I were to go back in time, I would take this advice and create a better system for myself to only take on what is important to me and would aid me in becoming a more well-rounded person. In this way, I would have had the system better prepared for my first year at college where I found myself struggling to do it all.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would advise myself to stay closer to home and participate in Archbishop Mitty High School's immersion programs. Now that I look back on it, I truly miss home. During my first week at Bentley University, I would cry after speaking to my family members because we were so distant from each other and this was my first time leaving home. Archbishop Mitty has a wide spectrum of immersion programs, and I regret not signing up for one of them as they would have provided an opportunity to learn from other people. Many times we are only concerned about our personal wellbeing; we do not realize there are other people who are struggling. We need to take time out of our lives and pay some attention to those who are struggling. Finally, the Chinese instrumental solo concert I hosted on April 3, 2011 was one of the most rewarding times of my life. I was able to spread my talent of knowing 12 instruments with friends and family. For that I am grateful to my family for encouraging me.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself not to worry or overthink the college experience. When listening to others talk about their college life, still keep an open mind because someone may have a completely different experience in college than you will. I would tell myself not to worry about making friends. You will have plenty of opportunities to go out and meet a bunch of new people which will eventually turn into great friendships. I would tell myself it is important to join clubs and stay active in the college community because it will be your new home for the next four years and friends are what keep your college experiences fun. Not seeing family everyday was a hard transition for me, so I would tell myself to remember to e-mail and call home frequently so you don’t feel like you’re alone. You always have family to lean on when times get rough. I’d also remind myself to focus on my studies because this education is your future. Overall, college is a time to find yourself and embrace all your lovable qualities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get out of my comfort zone. It's nice to try new things and experience other people's cultures. Also, make new friends and be consistent with them. Networking will come in handy for future career placements. Don't hide in your room all the time. Go out and enjoy what the campus has to offer, whether it's ranging from campus activities to hanging out outside of campus. Always remember to study hard and not slack off. College is much different from high school. Academics plays an important role in the beginning. Remember, you're starting new in terms of GPA and it's always better to excel in the beginning than to worry about your GPA in the future. Don't forget to have fun and socialize, but don't go overboard with it. Join a few new activities/clubs that interests you and follow through. Remember to go to the professor for help and don't slack off. It might be hard in the beginning, but once you meet the right people you'll have fun.

If I were to go back in time, I would force myself out of my comfort zone before I left for college. I came to college very shy and I didn't open up to people for a while. It made it hard to make friends in the beginning and I didn't feel like seeing what college life is really like. It could have been because I had a small group of friends my whole life and never tried to make new friends, or it could be because I came to college with a boyfriend. Both of those made it hard to step away from my life at home and adjust to life somewhere else. There were plenty of facebook groups for housing, meeting the freshman class, and asking questions about college before coming here, and I didn't do any of that. Instead I spent my first year of college depressed and wishing I never left home. Now I am completely in love with this school and have made lots of friends. I wish I would have started that from the beginning.

If I could return to senior year in high school there are some things I would do differently. However, I feel like it is more important to have lived and learned in college than to have had some infinite source of wisdom. My college experience so far has been a pleasure but has had it's fair share of difficulties. If I had known what I know now as a high school senior, it probable that my college experience would have been perfect to this point. But, I like to make the point that I have grown much more as a person because I have had to make many decisions on my own and I feel that these experiences are far more valuable than having made the "right choice". I had to move out of my room due to a bad roommate that I had actually selected over the summer. While it would have been a better experience if I had not chose him, I am glad that I was able to move on and gain the experience in being assertive. I would say to any high school senior to just learn from every new experience.

After only one semester here at Bentley I have been able realize our great advantage to network with Bentley affiliates in the Boston area. As part of a class assignment, I was assigned to coordinate a donations to the Waltham House for LGBTQ teens for event tickets so that they would be able to attend a fun event. With the help of a few people that I came to know in the first month on campus, I was able to contact the Boston Celtics Community Relations and arrange for a donation of 20 tickets to a regular season game. My professor was encouraging but also left most of the work up to my own dedication. More over I have gained a great deal of knowledge from other professors who worked in their respective field's for many years and came Bentley as a professor and a resource for us as students.

Attending college is like riding a rollarcoaster, they're times when you're scared "struggling" and times when you excited "graduation". None the less you get from start to end, you are in a sense acheiving a goal that has been started. I truely feel that by going to college I am on the right path to achieving self-sufficiency in the world we live in today. It's a feeling of accomplishment and success, and although I have just began my college experience I think I'm off to a great start. The overall sense of acheivement you feel while attending a lecture (although some of you may find it boring), and the helpful staff members on board leaves me speechless. It's truely an experience one would have to see with their own eyes.

I have gotten to know who I really am. I have com to realize that I am I am a leader, compassionate, and persistent. College is about finding what your strengths and weaknesses are. Then, applying your strengths to something you are compassionate about and working on your weaknesses. I find this to be extremely valuable. It defines who you are.

I am a 24 year old community college student, it has taken me 5 years to decide what I want to do. Although it has taken me a bit longer to get on track than most of peers, I feel I am now able to appreciate the value in seeing how hard work really does pay off. After a three year break, going back to school has sparked a new fire in a never ending quest for knowlege. College is the time when it is okay to find yourself, it is important to question everything and never be afraid to fail.

I am currently a senior at Bentley University in Waltham, MA and working towards a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management. I have developed various leadership skills by being an active four year starter as well as this year’s Co-Captain of the Women’s Varsity Volleyball team at Bentley. In addition to that I have coached a range of volleyball camps and programs for children of all ages and I am an active member of the Bentley Green Society as well as the ALANA cultural diversity group. Throughout my college experience I have felt that my college education, my Hispanic and culturally aware background, my work experience, and my involvement in team sports and clubs has provided me with the tools that will help me meet my goals today and in the future. My college experience has taught me how to deal with adversity and throughout my journey I have truly learned what being a leader is all about. As I get ready to graduate this June, I can only hope that I will continue to be a role model to my family, friends, and peers regardless of where life takes me.

I have gotten an great education so far and the opportunity to discover more about myself and what i want to do with my life.

Going to college has allowed me to experience the real world and interact with a large variety of people that I may not have met otherwise. Living at college and away from home has taught me valuable lessons that you cannot learn from a textbook such as independence and time management. Deciding to go to college was one of the best decisions I have made despite the financial implications, but the outcome is worth it.

Go to a large school with a diverse curriculum so you can change your major/interests with ease.

If I could give you any advice on your upcoming college experience, I would say it?s everything that you have hoped for, but when there comes an opportunity, there comes responsibility. Unlock your full potential and learn how to prioritize the important things in your life. You know where you want to go in life, and you know what type of person you want to become. Unfortunately these things are not just given to you but you have to work hard for it. You?re going to have your fun, the crazy experiences, the hardships and struggles but don?t let those experiences make who you become but build from them to become who you want to be. You are going to need your close friends and family supporting you along the way so build stronger connections with them. There?s a saying ?when life gives you lemons, make lemonade? so make the most out of everything that life gives you, the good and the bad and turn them into something positive that will benefit you because in only gets harder, but keep your faith and you will be able to get through anything.

I would say its okay to start small with learning about campus and joining organizations and the surrounding area and work your knowledge and contacts up, but it is not okay to party hard and loose focus in the beginning with your academics because it will be hard to work your way to the top. Do not overwhelm yourself with many activities, worry about your own goals and your academics because not everyone is the same. Surround yourself with people who have goals like you. Use your resources and get to know appropriate staff and faculty sooner rather than later. Do not be afraid to struggle, the reason you are going to school is because you do not know everything. Do not forget your friends and family because they can help you if you are homesick. At the same time do not let them hold you back from experiencing college and what it has to offer because of the past. Have an open mind and remember not everyone was raised the same way you were. Have fun and be safe their will be many opportunities in college!

Knowing what I know now about the transition from high school to college life, I would go back in time to tell myself to enjoy the journey and cherish the memories! Senior year is truly one of the best and most memorable experiences of anyone?s high school career, but only if you are willing to really experience it. I would tell myself to spend less time stressing about college applications after they have been sent in, and spend more time enjoying the time I have left with my friends. Colleges will always continue to accept students, but you can never go back in time to make memories. I would say spend less time over-stressing about exams, and more time bonding with my friends. Ten years from now, no one will remember if you got an A+ or an A on the exam, but everyone will remember the time spent with friends. Senior year is the final step of this part of your life?s journey before you move on to bigger and better things ? make the time you have left worth remembering so that you will be ready to take that next step to college life.

At my High School graduation I felt like I was already grown up. I knew I would learn a lot in college, but I never expected to learn as much about life as I did. One thing that excited me most about college was living away from home. I chose a school 1200 miles away from home in the middle of Chicago. I did not feel nervous about staring school. Once a started however, things changed. The city was not what I expected it to be. I felt lost in a big city where I knew no one, and attending a large commuter school did not help me find my place. For the first time in my life I was homesick. I was not as grown up a I thought. I missed my family back home. After a semester in Chicago. I transfered to a school closer to home. I loved my new school and felt much more comfortable. For a while after transferring I felt I had "given up" on my dream of living in Chicago. Going to college is a big enough adjustment, I would advice my high school self to have taken smaller steps in "growing up".

Don't be afraid to take risks...recognize opportunity when it is out there, as those moments are fleeting...this is your time to become the best person you can be. Take full advantage of this period in your life when your sole focus is to develop both intellectually and personally to grow into the person you are destined to be.

Don't Stress about making friends at all. The chances to make friends at college never end up until you leave the school, you will meet new people and make friends all the time.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to stay grounded and have an open mind throughout my four years at Bentley. The most important thing is to take advantage of every situation, even if it seems trivial. The best contacts and friends I made at Bentley were by chance, and simply because I had an open mind about the people I was meeting and the events, courses, etc. that I was attending. Staying grounded is important because it allows you to take everything you learn at college and apply it to your own life and individual goals. It always allows you to appreciate how lucky you are to be in the situation where you can be educated. Bentley gives many opportunities to do this.

Caution in choosing roommates. Not be peer pressured into the social/party scene.

Make the most of freshman year. Academically and socially. Use it as a gift for your GPA. Don't let the social aspect take over and remember why you are enrolled in school. Time is money, and college is definently time. So don't waste your money.

If I could give myself advice as a high school student, I would tell myself to be prepared to work extremely hard and to prepare a resume early on. Also, I would start saving money early- Boston is an expensive city.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell my high school senior self to not be afraid to make friends with people who are different than I am. I attended a high school that was not diverse in race, personality, clothing styles, or really any other distinction. I would tell the younger me to venture out and try to meet people who are different than those that I would normally approach. There is such a great diversity of people and personalities at my university that I wish I had more ambitiously pursued. In addition, I would tell myself to invest in a great day planner, and not solely for academic reasons. I attempted to keep track of assignments on my own without this tool freshman year, and that was a challenging learning experience. The younger version of me should schedule assignments, study sessions, and even social activities. Making an effort to schedule fun events with friends would have greatly enriched my social life as well as made me a more dynamic person.

Visit as many schools as you can and try to get a fell for the size and area of the school. You need to feel comfortable in order to fit in and succeed. Once you've picked a school, get involved in as many activities and groups as you can manage, it's a great way to meet people, leran responsibilities, maybe help the community and also give you experience for the real world. The only other thing I would sugest is to apply for as many scholarships as possible and early!!

Pick the size and the type of people you want to be around. Those are the two most important things to look for.

Follow your instincts and visit before you decide to attend.

If you are concentrating on one major, make sure to pick a small school that focuses on that field. If not, choose a school with more options. There are still kids who change their majors more than 10 times throughtout their college life.

Make sure that you can afford the college and look at more than one school even if you feel like you have found the perfect school right off the bat.

As a college tour guide, I know that the quality of tours can make the difference when looking for schools. I recommend really talking to students there, visiting the campus on a nice day, and asking a lot of questions. The college that you decide on will be your home for the next four years, and it's where you'll do some of the most important growth of your life. Choose a school based on the education it offers, the career placement, and your overall "fit" within the community. If you're conservative, find a school with predominantly conservative ideas, but make sure there's a healthy mix of all views. It is these differences that will help you grow, expand your knowledge, and get the most out of college. Trust me, most things I've learned in college have come outside the classroom. Look for a diverse environment with a flourishing student body that wants to succeed and has school pride. Most of all - enjoy yourself!

My advice in choosing the right college is to be sure to shop around. I went into my college application process seeing two schools, applying to one, and getting in. While I do not regret going to Bentley, I did not do all the research I could have and did not consult resources like my high school counselor to learn more about schools and financial aid. If I had it all to do over again, I would apply to competing colleges and use my acceptance to both to get money from one or the other. I failed to do this when I applied and it ended up costing me a lot of money. Once attending a school, it is important to find balance. College is an experience, not just an education. It is important to get the most you can out of your education academically, but also to experience new friends, new places, and new people along the way. What you take away from college might not be all the lessons from the classroom but the memories you have instead. Be smart, be active, and get involved in all your school has to offer!

Be aware of yourself and what you like to do. Just because to go to one school and have bad experience doesn't mean that's the end of your successful collegiate career. The best advice is to just be yourself-- no one can make you happy while you're at school other than yourself, and if you don't try, you'll never get the most out of your experience. You won't know what you want to do "when you grow up" even when you're supposed to be grown up, so expand your horizons and try things that scare you on a regular basis. Give a speech, take an art class, or join an outdoor adventure club-- the more life experience you have under your belt, the more fulfilling you'll find your experience and life after college. Have fun but be responsible, too-- it's great preparation for the "real world." Make your mantra "balance." Between school, work, extracurricular activities, and spending time with friends, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. Balance.

Steps toward picking the "perfect college": 1. Make a list of the "ideal" school (everything that your perfect college would have, including dorm size, gender ratios, class sizes, course offerings, degrees, number of counselors, financial aid awards, which friends would be attending, absolutely everything). 2. Rank how important each criterion is to you (for example, if you're going to go to the same school as your best friend no matter what, this exercise is meaningless; if the school needs to have the degree you're interested in for you to select it, then it gets a higher ranking). 3. For each of the schools you're considering, write "yes" or "no" if the school has each criteria. Every school gets its own page. Write the name of the school on the BACK of the piece of paper. Your decision is not biased by any branding or preconceptions; your decision should be based on the facts, not on what the name of the school has led you to believe about it. 4. For each "yes", put the ranking number next to it. 5. Add up the numbers. 6. The school with the highest total should be the best fit.

I give tours at Bentley University, and the one thing I always say is to go to the University that you will feel at home at and think you will succeed. You are spending four years of your life there and you don't want to be unhappy.

It's important to put yourself out there during your first year of college. Do things you would never dreamed of doing - take risks and chances and make yourself uncomfortable. That is the only way that you will truly find yourself and find out what makes you happy. Don't hole yourself up in your dorm room. Even if its scary to go out and make new friends, do it, you won't regret it. When you look back at college you are not going to remember the classes you took or the grades you got. You are going to remember the friends you made and the moments you experienced.

find the best school that fits you. You will feel it.

Get involved and be social. Don't stay with boyfriends from high school because it won't work out and will just cause problems in the relationship when you want to go out with your new friends and enjoy college when you have someone at home holding you back.

I would say to make sure you visit the colleges before you apply. It is very important to get a feel both for the campus and for the surrounding area. its where you are going to live, so you really need to make the most of it and make sure that you really love it. You will be there for too long to just make light of the area.

The biggest piece of advice that I could give students about finding the right college is to follow your gut feeling. It may sound cliche, but when I stepped onto my campus for my visit, it just seemed right. I knew that I was in the right place. As a student, you should know what you want in a college or at least have a general idea. If not, to try make a list of the thing you want in your future school, from size, to location, etc. To make the most of your college experience I recommend getting involved as soon as possible. Try a new sport when you get on campus. Introduce yourself to everyone on your floor. Even if you are shy, make the effort to go out and meet some new people. Thats why you went to college in the first place.

The advice I would give parents and/or students about finding the right College is first and foremost is find a school that is the right fit for you. Alot of times students pick ther schools for the wrong reasons. They may want to go where their friends are going or just know a school by its reputation. The first thing that sould be considered is does the school offer your interests regarding what you may want to study. Is it the right size? Many students need a small to medium size school with less ditractions. Also, do they have the right support systems in place if needed. Lastly, I would take a look at sports and extra crricular activities, these are somewhat important but academics are most important. Also, a scheduled visit with another student who really knows the campus from a students perspective would be very helpful.

The best advice I could offer, is to embrace the whole college experience. It doesn't have to be quite as stressful as some people make it. It can be a life altering decision, but a college choice does not mean you are married to it forever. You can try it for a year, then transfer if not satisfied or happy with that choice. Once you are convinced it is the right choice, then get involved with activities. That is an automatic friend-maker which enriches the college experience and can alleviate some anxiety and perhaps being homesick. These are the best years ,and a lifetime of friendships and memories will be made. Just try to embrace it all.

Finding the right college is a time consuming and tedious task. You know you've found the right school for you, when you walk onto campus and you feel right at home. This can take many visits to different campuses, and countless hours of research, but it is definitely worth the time and energy when you've found, "the one". Don't force an attitude towards any particular school. You have to feel it out yourself; this means that even if your parents love the school, and you don't-- it's not the school for you. Be patient, and look for the attributes you want in your school, as it will be your home for four years. College is a learning experience about yourself, and is where you flourish as an individual. You want to look back at your experience in college and remember all of the amazing times you have had, and not have regrets. Your college can jumpstart your career, and you learn so much when you're there. Make the most of it, choose the one that best suits your needs, and the one you look forward going back to each fall semester.