Gwynedd Mercy University Top Questions

I should of believed my teachers when they said college is not cheap and not a place to start games. I've always been a good student, but its hard to pay for school. Freshman 15 is real and you will get it in the first 2 weeks of college.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to pick a less expensive school. I would also tell myself to work more hours and save as money as possible.

I did not take high school serious until I was a junior and I was told that my gpa will never send me to a great college. That was when I made a desicion to change and work harder. However, if I had the opportunity to talk to myself I would speak to myself as a high school freshmen. My first two years was not great because my priorities was not set on doing great in school. I would of told myself to do every single homework my teacher handout to me and review/study for and hour every day. This act by itself would of made my grades skyrocket and this slight edge philosophy would have made me more discipline and mature for the college level. I would also tell myself to join the step team in my freshman year so that I would develop my leadership and communications skills earlier. Success in leadership and communication skills yeilds stong minded hero. Being apart of the step team at an earlier age would of taught me how to be comfortable with being uncomfortable alot ealier which sets me apart from the average.

I would tell myself not to give up on my dreams and not to listen to anybody that tells me i cant do it because there will be people who will try to bring you down, never to change myself for anybody. dont wait till the last minute things wont be handed to you even though college life is hard never give up if you dream it u can do it.

Carianne, as a college student, I would take the opportunity of taking as many AP and concurrent enrollment classes as you can. Sitting around watching T.V. after school is relaxing but it's not going to help you acheive your future goals. Be involved and get to know as many people as you can. Be positive despite difficulties. Do things that make you feel happy. Get a job and save the money that you earn. Spend your money wisely. Eat healthy and be active. Enjoy the time you have now to learn, grow, and make mistakes. Appreciate the opportunities you have around you and take advantage of them. Most of all be true to yourself- what other people think and say about you doesn't define who you are.

Simply, start researching which University holds my major and offers the best program. Visit as many University campuses and get a feel of where it is that I would like to go. Also start looking for scholarships in order to keep the loans down. Step outside your comfort zone and become a leader in any club or organization at the college because this will help with social, leadership, organizing, responsibility, etc., skills. Lastly, get to know the professors in your major because they will greatly help you in letting you know about the major and scholarship or intern opportunities.

If I could go back in time, I would probably tell myself not to wait to figure out what I wanted to do after high school. I waited a year and took my time, which is ultimately hurting me now. Finding a job while in school is very tough. Especially the fact that none of my parents help me, so trying to put myself through college has been rough. I would tell myself to apply for colleges while still in high school, and not to waste any time. Because although I am sure about what I want to do with my life, I wish I had worked towards my goal right after high school. It is difficult seeing people you graduated from high school with, graduating college sooner than you.

I would say "Whatever you are thinking about how you're life is gonna go is wrong. When it comes to college go medical, think doctor. But money is gonna be an issue so its best that you save as much money as possible.You must also remain focused because no matter how unlikely this path seems its the best and hardest path for you. Dont let relationships get in your way and above all dont let the words or actions of others discourage you. You can do this..oh and take an interest in the stock market now, this will give a leg up later on."

Hey Liz, I’m you a whole year from now. Yeah I know my hair is a bit shorter; I guess you finally decided to change it. I’m going to give you some advice that may come in handy soon. College is no joke and its way more demanding than High School. I know you would rather be out enjoying your senior year, but try and commit to writing scholarship essays because those nursing books that you’re going to have to buy are not cheap. What if you get accepted into that private school you really want to go to? Their tuition is over $30,000 and you’re going to need all the financial assistance you can get. Another scholarship tip is do not wait until the last day to apply for a scholarship, because they may select the first twenty five applicants or what if your computer breaks down on the dealine. Reading books over the summer will also help you enhance your vocabulary. Also maintain your GPA, play sports and do community service. One more thing, your roommate’s name is Katie and you’re going to love your Society and Global Diversity course.

Take the time to listen to the adults in your life who have been to college and know what it takes to succeed. Make sure you utilize all the resources that are available to you to get into a great college. Don't take the SAT's for granted. Do well on them and get a high score so that you are not limited in your options. Most of all make good grades in high school, so that you won't have to worry about placement tests.

College has had a major impact on my life. I just feel like I have become more educated about the world around me, and I love it! I have learned so many new things! I have really enjoyed, and I know that I cannot take my college education for granted. I am working extra hard to stay at the place I am today. I value my education way too much to blow it on parties and laziness. I am so grateful that my family and I were able to make sacrifices in order to send me to college. A college education is truly important to me so I can pursue my dreams of becoming a radiation therapist. College is one step closer to my goals for the future, and I am so grateful that I am able to get one step closer and closer to accomplishing them.

Ashley no had told you that this life will be all peachy as it is portrayed on TV. God will never ever you more than He know that you can bear. The stage of life that you are currently in is only a test from God; you have to strong and keep your faith to know that God will always be there for you when everyone else turns their back on you. You can cry and be upset, but what doesn?t kill you Ashley, will only make you stronger. Also, you can?t save everybody and those who don?t want to be saved. KEEP YOUR HEAD TOWARDS THE SKY AND SMILE?THIS IS ONLY A TEST ITS NOT FOREVER!

I would tell the 18 year old me, "Go to Nursing School the first time around because needles and blood are not as scary as you would think. Stay focused on your goals. Get involved in activities and volunteer work and try new things. Remember that going against the crowd may not get you voted most popular but shows your true character and that is more important anyway. Stay close to your family and friends and do not forget about your faith. Your faith will guide you through difficult times and help you make the right decisions. Remember who you are or where you came from, but distance and unfamiliar experiences can help you grow. Try new things. Love with an open heart. Life is too short to hold a grudge. Apologize when you are wrong, forgive when someone asks for forgiveness, be a friend to someone who has none, and remember your actions and your words can change a person's life, so make them positive, loving, and supportive."

If I were to go back in time to give myself a few tips and pointers about college life and making the transition I would reinstate that I should always stay true to myself. The transition is not that bad and do not freak out in the begining because you think it is overwhelming because you know you can do it. Take it one step at a time and try not to get everything done at once. And most importantly I would tell myself to make sure I got involved and took every opprotunity possible to make my college experience some of the best and most memorable years of my life.

Study hard, maintain those grades, and strive to do your best in and out of the classroom. There are many exciting activities at any school that you choose, be sure to choose not only for the party scene, but really think about how the school contributes to society.

I would do more research about the colleges in the area of where I live and what they offer and if it is what I am planing on going to school for. I would also ask more questions to get a better explanation on what I am planning on going to college for and if it interests me the most for what the colleges offer in the different degrees that they offer. I would not only go to the career counselor or guidance counselor, or even the career center if they have one at my high school, and I would sit down and talk with them and see what questions that I would have that they would to be able to answer for me. I would also make every attempt to go and visit the school and also ask them questions to see if I can get a better understanding of what I am planning on going to school for and if they offer that at the schools that I am planning on applying to, and this could be either going to an open house or making an appointment with an advisor to see what is available to students.

I would say to buy a planner and start becoming organized. Also, get used to being independent. Take your senior year serious and do not fool around. Buy things ahead of time that you will need for the college dormroom. Charish the remaining time you have with your close friends.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there are several pieces of advice that i would share. Most importantly, I would explain that adjusting to college life as a full time undergraduate student takes longer than just a few days. Secondly, while some freshman orientation activities may seem pointless, I would highly recommend participating in these activities. Many of the people who you meet at orientation become lifelong friends. Having a few strong friendships can make college life much more fun and enjoyable. Finally, I would share that a college courseload is very time consuming when compared to high school work. Complex assignments and projects are constantly assigned. Therefore, good organizational skills and strong motivation will definitely aid in success.

I would assure myself that Gwynedd-Mercy was the right decision. I would also say that college is a lot faster paced then high school and you have to stay on top of things because you can fall off track easily. Talking to professors about things you may not understand is the smartest thing to do because professors teach a lot more students then high school teachers so its important to stand out and show that your giving it your all, and your serious about passing that class. Also research classes a little bit more before you take them, so you know what your in for. Time management and getting involved is extremely important in college life. Also living on your own can get difficult especially if you don?t drive, because you cant run to the store so its important to be prepared. Being prepared and putting 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your effort into school will help you to not get overwhelmed, which ultimately will help your grades. And college can be a tough transition at first, but its important to stick it out and don?t ever give up

Decide on three schools. Go visit each campus and get a feel for the students. You want to make sure you will feel comfortable and at ease. Consider options such as cost, location, distance from home. Weigh your options of staying close to home (family and friends) or moving farther away. Do you want to live on or off campus? Take the opportunity to meet with the Dean or President of the school. Make yourself known. This is a once in a lifetime chance: do not pass up anthing! Even though you need to stay focused on your schoolwork, make sure that you have time for yourself as well. Otherwise, you will burn yourself out! Have fun and enjoy the good times. Stay positive and learn a lot! Lastly, always be true to yourself!

If I could go back into highschool and give myself some advice on how to easily adjust to college life, I would prepare myself for the heavy workload and fast pace. I would give myself the advice to always study and stay on top of my work so that I can build a beautiful and successful future. I would also give myself the advice to always be myself and stick to my morals and beliefs no matter what situation may arise because you must always stay true to yourself in order to grow and build a bright future. In making such a large transition i would remind myself that no matter how hard it may get or how much I may struggle, my goal is to contribute to the world and help others and in order to do this, i must make it through college. Most importantly. I would remind myself that no matter what aobstacle i may face in college, i must do all that I can to make it through. I have been given a beautiful oppurtunity that I am very grateul for so therefore, I am going to go above and beyond to make it.

I would give a high school senior the advice that no matter what they should make the decision to attend the college that best suit what they are looking for, because they will be living and learning there for the next 4 years of their life. I would also recomend that high school seniors seek out scholarship opportunites whenever and where ever possible, taking the time to fill out applications for scholarships can have amazing outcomes. College is an overwhelming decision but you just have to keep in mind what you want and it will become easier to decide. Seek advice from your parents, as well as students attending colleges you are looking at. Your parents sometimes know you better than you think and can help drastically in your decision, and students at colleges you are interested in can tell you things about the school that you won't find in catalogs or on the internet. Use every resource you have to explore college opportunities, as well as financial aid and scholarship opportunities because the small things do add up in both situations.

Life is an ever-expanding circle beginning as a speck containing mother and you. Soon, the speck stretches, allowing a father, then siblings, grandparents, and extended family to enter. The circle expands, remaining comfortably homogenous. The college experience allows that homogeneous circle to take on a new life, drawing you out of your comfort zone, into a more diverse world. The campus has a pulse similar, but off a beat from your own. Eventually, both pulses begin to beat in rhythm. You become more comfortable, and your circle relaxes, enabling you to expand your comfort zone.Expanding your comfort zone is both exhilarating and challenging. The exhilaration comes from newfound freedom and expansion of your circle. The challenge comes from the responsibility attached to that freedom. An important part of the college experience is learning the delicate balance between the two.Along with balancing freedom and responsibility, college introduces you to different opinions, cultures, personalities, and methods. You learn tolerance. Your circle expands further.College offers you a way to expand in a stimulating environment. An extraordinary experience waits if you accept the freedom, responsibility, and are willing to reach outside of your circle and let that diverse world in.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take my time with making friends. I came into college with the idea that I could be friends with everyone, and it does not work that way. Everyone in college has different views and personalities that can be extremely opposite from yours. I saw that making "friends" meant drinking and partying with them almost every week, and I am not interested in doing either. Once I decided that I had to take my time with making good friends, I started finding people who shared the same interests as me. Jumping into friendships is never a good idea unless you get to know a person first, and I wish I would have known that on my first day.

I would have to tell myself to take my SATS more seriously and to look for more scholarships and grants.

enjoy it.

I am an adult working full time in an excellerated learning program with non-traditional students. However, knowing what I know now looking back I would have done the following: I would have been serious about my education in high school and would have gone right to college. Once at college I would have tanke college life serious and completed all of my work. I thoroughly enjoy college today as an full-time working college student. I have two wonderful children that graduated from college prior to my attending college. One is back in school for his graduate degree and the other is making plans now to attend graduate school. I am happy with the school I have chosen - Gwynedd-Mercy College Adult Learning Center has wonderful experienced teachers - some of who graduated from Gwynedd-Mercy. If I was able to travel the country I would talk to High School students encouraging them to continue on with their education. Thank you for this opportunity.

Think about what you want to do for the rest of your life. Don't think about what others suggest, what you ought to do to get ahead. What would you enjoy as a profession? Go for it!

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior would be to relax, and to take everything in one day at a time. I spent most of my senior year stressed beyond belief about the transition to college and what I hadn't realized then was that I was prepared. My family was behind me 100 percent and that made a huge difference. Once I got to college and started my classes I realized it's not that much different from high school. I would tell myself to enjoy the last year of high school because you really can never go back. I would tell myself to worry less and enjoy the new experiences, and not to worry so much about making friends in college because it's easy to meet people, especially if you're involved in a lot of activities.

Make sure you get all paper work for finacial aid in on time!!!!!!!

Parents/students should make sure that they choose a school that will satisfy the needs of the student. The school of their choice should provide online courses as well as courses held in the school. The school itself must offer financial aid and scholarships to help students with financial need. It should have a strong tutor program and very knowledgeable librarians to offer help when needed. Professors should be available to students during regular office hours not just during class time. Computer and lab rooms should have the latest technology and made available to students to complete assignments. Classrooms should not be overcrowded and courses should be made available each semester so that the student can graduate on time. Most importantly, take the time out to visit a variety of schools before making the final decision to ensure that security and transportation is available at all times also tour the neighborhoods it surrounds.

The best choice in colleges includes those who offer many majors and departments. Most college students change majors once or twice in their college careers so to be able to continue their education at the same college, it is important to have a variety of options to choose from. When you really enjoy your college and make friends, you do not want to leave! Also, a college that has extracurriculars that reflect the individual's passions are a must. College has to be a place that you want to be at. In most cases, college is the most important time of your life because this is the first time you are on your own and you want to enjoy your experience there!

Don't pick a school based on where your friends go.

Find a campus where you think you can be comfortable and somewhere you think that the price is reasonable. Don't go somewhere because your friends are. If you know what your major will be then try to get into a program that will do everything they can to help you succeed in that field. Don't go to a school just to get away from home. Go somewhere that feels safe, comfortable, and had good academics.

Always go to a place that you feel comfortable and that you do not have to change your self. Learn about loans and money issues.

Visit the school before applying.

There is a certain "vibe" you get when you visit your colleges. My advice is to listen to that; it is largely what I made my decision on, and it has definitely been a great choice!

Gywnedd has a good nursing program. In just two years students can take the NCLEX and become RNs. them attend GMC for an other 2 years and get their BSN.

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As a student who did not want to leave home for college I'm very glad that I did. I love my school. I highly sugget that parents and students should visit the school and make sure that the student is comfortable there. A student will know if they are at the right college when they step on campus. I also thing that the sutdent should stay over night it helps to show how the students at the school live. This will provide the "new" student people to contact if they do have any other questions after they leave the campus. Every time that I am home and I tell my parents how much I truly like being at school, they are happy that I found a place I love to be. I made the best friends of my life at school and I don't think that any of this would have happened if I had decided to stay home for my college experience.

Make sure you visit a lot of schools and talk to current students about how they like going there. You want to make sure you have enough choices so you can see the differences between schools.

Don't let the cost of the school get to much in the way, it's better to enjoy yourself while you can and go to school in an environment that you will embrace rather than sacrifice all that just to save some money and go to a cheaper school.

Look around at many different colleges- ie- types, palces, sizes- so you know what you truely like and don't like. Taking time to invest in looking, exploring and visiting will definately help in the decision process and later on, a finanical process. Also, doing things as a family would definately be a plus so everyone sees and understands the time and engery that goes into the search but the change in lifestyle that is coming up. Overall, make sure the choice feels right.. you'll know when youa re in the right place.

Tour the campus first. I didn't tour the campus first and I am wishing I had. I wish the campus had more social activites to offer. Our school mainly has sports programs only. Also take a peek in the cafeteria as well because the food at my school is really greasy. If you are going to live on campus make sure the food and dorms are up to your standards. Always apply for finacial aid.

My advice on finding the right college would be to research your interest by speaking with professionals in that career. Many of these people know what schools offer the best programs for their career. Making the most of the college experience is to not be narrow minded and enjoy the pre req classes because you may find a new interest.