Franklin University Top Questions

Jamell, stay on top of your studies. use time management and start work early do not procrastinate. take adavantage of your opportunity and make the family proud you will be the first to graduate.

When I attended high school my plan was always to go to a tradional four year university. I decided my senior year to attend a two year school instead. My advice to myself would be to attend a four year school immediately after high school. I received my associates degree three years after high school and now at the age of twenty-six am going back to achieve my bachelor's degree. Looking back now I wish I would have attended a four year school and not took such a long break to go back and receive my bachelor's degree. It becomes more difficult to attend school the older you get. It is sometimes difficult to work full-time and take classes full-time.

I would finish school and go on the graduate school and become a juvenile public defender. I would reach out to the neighborhood that I grew up in and help the less fortunate and let them know that they can move out and move up from where they are and become productive in society and make a difference in the world.

Go and attend a different school.

I would go to Franklin University, study hard and stay there to work on an advanced degree. I would not hang out with the wrong people and stay focused. I would take more psychology classes to learn more about me. I would listen more to my grandmother about education.

I would tell my younger self to have more fun with his entry level courses. I would tell him to explore his options; to truly figure out what he wanted to be "when he grew up". I took courses in the order I thought I thought they were mandated. I made sure to take General Education courses early on in an attempt to form universal building blocks for the towers I was going to create in my life which would break the city skyline with my life's accomplishments. However, the thought never occurred to me that I may not want to build towers 20 years down the road but that my every desire would be to travel the world making the towers of others even greater. After two years of General Education courses, and tuition used up, I realized that I wanted to be a technical expert in a field I never knew existed when I started school. My advice to my former-self is simple: "Live a little and then decide." Take an art course, learn an instrument, and enjoy life more while it’s happening rather than planning so hard for a life which may never come.

The advice I would give to myself if I was a senior in high school is "never let anyone negative in your life." The reason why is because I had to learn from my friends that once you're a parent at a earlier age then you will began to think about what is more important in life. For instance, going out everyday or taking care of your little family. Also, it's imporant that if you fail at one test, the main thing is not to give up. Students should do is write a to do list on what they need to impove in their short-term goals, but mainly their long-term goals. Once you're in college, all you can do is try your best ; however, there are some students that will have to take the class twice just to get a passing grade. That is why the gist is to stay focused on what you want to get out of the way. Therefore, try to get all the math classes out of the way so that you can stay focused on biology and get in the health field. Lastly , always have hope and faith in yourself.

The advise I would give myself to prepare my self for college would be, to slow down and dont speed through life. I would allow myself more time to devlop as a child and give my self the chance to develop and proceed through college the right way without having to the extra responsiblity of taking care of children. Being able to go through my college life "the right way" and then planning a family after graduation would be the best advice I could give myself.

Try your best and never give up.

Study hard, get an education early while you don't have a mortgage and children. I would also travel more and learn more about other cultures maybe even learn another language. I would also be more open to new things, not judge people and places by there appearance. Life is short and moves fast, I would remind myself that life always changing. Sometimes for the good, sometimes for the bad, but in the end it always seems to work it's self out. So I would tell myself never give up on your dreams.

To stay and complete college as early as you can. Don't put it off or postpond the educate as it will impact your future. College life is a wonderful and enriching experience, don't let it go waste for other reason.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, my greatest advice would be to just relax and enjoy my few remaining months in school. I, along with my classmates, was very stressed while trying to prepare myself for this new college adventure as I tried to learn as much as I could about everything collegiate. I spent a lot of time worrying about my GPA and SAT scores, as well as the less important things like wondering who my roommates would be or who I would make friends with at this new school. I wish that I could go back and tell myself not to worry, because Anderson University is a place where every type of student is accepted. I would have liked to have felt reassured that everything would work out -- and it did; everything during my freshman year at AU went beautifully. I made many new friends and learned so much about not only my intended career field, but also about general education. These great experiences will stick with me, and I know now that there was nothing for me to worry about as I ended my high school career.

I would advise myself to go to college immediately out of high school and to choose a career field that I have a great interest in. Having a career that one enjoys and believes in is 75{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the process to creating a happy and satisfying life. The other 25{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} is what you choose to do to further that success and happiness. For this, I would advise being involved with community and in building a positive friend base that you can carry with you for a life time. I would also advise myself to protect 3 things, my reputation, my credit and my drivers license.

I would tell myself to set my educational goals even higher because they would pay off in the long run. Even though I went to college a year early through the post-secondary program, I only went part time. If I could go back and talk to myself, I would encourace myself to go full time that way I could be even more prepared for my future. Going full time instead of part time would have saved me money and time in the long run, and I wish I would have done so.

“When you lose yourself in service that is when you truly find who you are.” (Author Unknown) In October 2007, I traveled to Ghana to teach in an orphanage and met so many wonderful people who changed my perspective on life. This service opportunity changed my career path entirely and led me in a better direction than I ever could have imagined. Returning to college to become an elementary teacher has been a rewarding experience. My program has caused me to be reflective, helping me to discover and refine who I am. With a well-balanced class schedule and amazing student teaching opportunities, I have been able to grow as an individual and as a future educator. It has been valuable to attend The Ohio State University to experience the many diverse perspectives of the faculty, as well as gain theoretical knowledge of positive teaching practices. Additionally, at the core of my program, is a teaching philosophy centered around students and their interests, which will engage all levels of learners. This college experience has challenged me in ways I never imagined, which will make me the best educator I can possibly be. Thank you for your consideration.

I have gotten a great deal out of my college experience. I obtained a quality education and made life-long friends. It was valuable to attend because I believe that a person can never be too educated. I have several degrees and with each one, I learned new things, met new people, and bettered myself in general. I have been able to use my education to receive several promotions and greater responsibilities at work. I have also earned respect from my peers as a result of my education.

College is going to allow me to receive the education which will allow me to get a "career" and help support my family.

Going to college has helped me to mature as an adult. Being in school has helped me to be more focused about what I want out of life. It has mad me discover all things in which I am capable of doing. I never thought I could be an 'A' student just by putting in a little more effort. My college experience has inspired my sisters and friends to strive to do better as well. I am happy to say that I can be such an inspiration to others. College is the best decision I have made.

As a "non-traditional" student, returning to college has been essential to continue my career in the IT field. Without a bachelor's degree, it prevents you from advancing to any management positions, let alone finding another position in the current job market. Going back to college and having this experience has enriched me with the joy of learning again, given me more breadth in my knowledge to add to my life experience, and has enabled me to apply some of my new learnings directly into the workplace. It has also helped me share with my young son how important continued learning is and how valuable a higher education is. When I finish my degree, I will be the first one in my family to have attended college and graduated with a degree. To me, that is reaching a major goal that I set in my life many years ago that I have strived repeatedly to reach, but have had to put to the side for marriage, parental illness and death and the birth of my son. This is something that I do for me and my future and for the future of my family.

Opportunity knocks once in a lifetime and sometime we take education for granted. As an Afro- American, our ancestry fought for this opportunity when all odds were against them. Most went through pain and suffereing to get were we are today. In attaining my degree in the later years of my life, I've learned in order to prepare a successful career, take positive courses of actions to achieve that goal. With little to no financial support, when the opportunity arise for you to attend, take full advantage in focus on your work instead of having fun. The ones who can't attend college and probably would have did well, only wished this was possible. Parents can do so much but the individual has the final say in their success or failure.

If I could go back in time and tell myself to focus on completing college while I was still young it would have made my life much easier. I would tell myself that it will be much better to complete college before starting a family. Now at 31 with a husband and a three year old it is very difficult to go to school full time and keep up with everything else. I would tell myself not to worry about the party aspects of a college and focus on what is best for the career that I was interested in. To many high school seniors only worry about how much fun they are going to have in college, when what they really need to do is figure out what they want to study and work hard to accomplish their goals. Life is not a big party and college sould not be one either.

This is a great self-reflecting question. Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself that a GPA should not be feared. I was very insecure in high school and believed people when they told me, "you need an almost perfect GPA to get into college". I know now, this is false societal idealism. The truth is, I could have gone to a community college and then transferred to a university, easily. Funny, this is what I eventually did, but at 24 years of age. The second piece of advise I would give myself is elminating the fear of not being able to afford college. I was told by one college counselor I wasn't eligible for financial aid because my (single mother raising three kids) made too much money for me to qualify. What a joke! I would tell myself to go to several counselors to get the facts because money is available. Bottom line is, I would tell myself to have confidence in myself, to believe in my abilities, and to go for my dreams no matter what others say, there is ALWAYS a way if you want it bad enough...and that's the truth!

I would first begin by explaining how important a college education is. Here in America we are blessed with our freedom to pursue whatever career or lifestyle we choose. I would stress the importance of pursuing a career path that will allow you be able to do what you love to do while getting paid for it. I would explain how important it is to put one foot in front of the other and to never stop until the job is done. I stopped, and now I am trying to finish what I started many years ago--but with the challenges of having children, a job, and running a household. In today's world, the competition only gets tougher; and in order to succeed, you must stay up with the competition. An education is a gift that will help you attain your goals. Don't waste that gift. Grab hold of it while you are young and your responsibilities are minimal. Know that one day, although you don't understand or believe it now, you will look back at this one accomplishment and feel proud that you let nothing stand in your way.

If I could go back to high school I would probably tell myself to have at least one year of the "college experience." Going to a technical school in my hometown allowed me to go to school and still live at home, but I never really got to have the college experience that most of my fellow classmates had going to a University. And now that I have finished my two degree through a technical school and finished my four year degree through online schooling, I kind of feel that I grew up too fast. I know that I probably wouldn't be where I am today in my career if I would have done that instead because I was allowed to search for a job after I had finished my two year degree, which is where I have been working for the past two and a half years, and during that time, was allowed to finish my four year degree online. I am glad that I did what I did with my schooling but I wish that I would have had more experiences, afterall, i'll have the rest of my life to build my career.

Looking back at my transition from high school to college, I would give the advice that staying the course and completing my education should be top priority. Life has it's way of throwing things your way that might make education seem less important than the emerging responsibilities of becoming an adult. However, obtaining a college education and ultimately a degree will allow for many more opportunities than an incomplete college education. I've learned first hand that while I may possess the skills to do a particiular job, I have been passed over by employers because I don't have a four-year degree. So, I would advise not to be fooled by excuses such as "I can always to back to school later". While that is true, completing college should be high priority. The sense of accomplishment and confidence gained from following through with your education is immeasurable.

I would tell myself to think about what I am interested in and GO to college after I graduate. It is one of the best decisions that I could make that will not only improve my life but completly change if for the better. You will graduate while you are young and obtain lots of experience from interning with companies in order to excel into your career. I would suggest getting involved with different campus activities and enjoy experiencing the campus life. I would recommend Franklin University because it is not too big and overwhelming. The classes are small which would allow professors to give you that one on one attention when it is needed. It is one of the top accredited universities in Columbus that you are guaranteed to get a quality education with the hands on experience and training that companies are looking for in their employees. Financial aide is available along with grants and scholarships to help you pay for your education. All you have to do is take that step and apply. You will be GLAD you did!

I would tell myself that go to college and get an education because there are no good jobs available to those without an education. I would tell myself that college is only for a short time in a lifetime but the degree will last forever.

Enjoy it - Do what you love, and do not stop until you have reached as far as you can into yourself to get the ending you deserve. Love, Live, and Caring about yourself are the keys to happiness. Always ask, " tomorrow would you regret that decision" if the answer is you do not know then say no. one world Janel

I would tell myself to study hard and take advantage of all of the opportunities that the institution has to offer. I would also tell myself to study abroad and get a different cultures perspective on life and observe how they do things; and to take advantage of internship opportunities. Lastly I would tell myself the experiences that I have had and to avoid certain things and people that I encountered and embrace others.

I am now 52 years old and trying to finish my degree. There are many things that high school seniors need to know. First of all, get an education that will give you a career. Once obtained, an education can never be taken from you. It will open "the keys to the kingdom" of security and self-worth. This doesn't mean that everyone should get a four year traditional college degree, but everyone should get enough education to get make a career. Technical schools, single focus schools (such as court reporter or mortician schools) , apprentice programs, and more are available. Don't limit your horizons. Search for the career of your choice and research the possibilities! If your guidance counselor is not doing the job, you have to do it for yourself. Don't let others limit your future, afterall its your life. Take charge and "get'er done".

Unfortunately, I did not have a senior year. School was extremely rough for me due to my home situation at that time. However, if I could turn back the hands of time, I would definitely tell myself that it only gets rougher from here if I don't graduate from high school. I would advise myself to hang in there and stay focused. I would be sure to tell myself to surround myself with friends that already have a positive outlook on life. Last, but not least, I would tell myself to worry about boys much later and focus on you!

No doubt in my mind. Stay in school and continue working toward higher and higher degrees. Study what interests you and don't neglect to take classes that sound interesting but are not required for the degree you are seeking. Take classes and/or seminars on developing good study habits, reading faster with comprehension, and being organized. Be involved in extracurricular activities that develop personable skills such as team work.