Millersville University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

I learned to be more independent and responsible, adjusting to being on my own and away from home. Since I have to pay for college, I learned to not take it for granted and try harder than I did in high school. In addition, I became more social and made friends, opening up more.

Never forget the quote you chose for your senior spot in the yearbook. Keep Langston Hughes' words "Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly," in the back of your mind. That last signature on your college application is sealing your seat in some of the most fulfilling classes you'll ever experience. I know you are worried now - I know that worry keeps you up at night, tossing and turning and nearly rolling over the Frnech Bulldog laying next to you. First piece of advice: Don't worry. You'll juggle everything you want to be in your life. Next piece of advice: Working hard does not give you the right to play hard - so remember that you are at Millersville for a reason. Remember to have faith and that the morals and ethics that have separated you from people so far - will still separate you at college. Except instead of making you feel like an outsider, you'll meet these great young people that you can connect with from all areas of life. All of the sudden, you'll be getting ready to graduate. Believe in yourself.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a college senior I would have focused more on my school work and less on the senior school activities. Alot of things that were taught to me in my senior year of high school I took for granted. I enabled the activities of my senior year to overtake the challenges of my academic subjects. I would also have saved some money. I didn't realized how expensive college life would be. There are expenses you take for granted at home with your parents. I would also have took more responsibility in getting myself up for school on time and getting out to school without my mom's help. I now have to wake myself up in the moring and get to class ontime without anyone telling me. I played basketball in high school and I have carried that sport into my college career. I would have worked harder and spent more time at the gym if I had known the challenge that I would have faced on the college level of sports. Keep your focus on tomorrow with the things you do today.

Well since I am almost 40 years old, I would tell myself to wait on children and go straight to college. I have struggled to raise my children and if I could do it all over I would go to college and get my career going first. Try to take advantage of every open door and see where it goes. Try to get the best grades that you can. Be selective on which college you go to make sure they have what you need aand can use. Don't worry about people calling you a bookworm. Reading can help you go far in life. Those who are jealous are the ones who will be trying to figure out how to pay the bills. You on the other hand will be in college on your path to be something great and not worrying about a job. By the time you are 30 you can be set in your career and living life. Enjoy your youth don't rush anything and live life to your fullest. Now go to college and be proud.

I would tell them not to be nervous and don't invision what the teachers tell you because they do ut just to scare you. College is a challenge because you are independent and have an abundance of freemdom, but just becasue you are free dosent mean you don't have responsibilities. If i could go back to high school and reflect on my experiences so far i would have all positives to say about what i have experienced. College is a whole different world, but only the strong survive, i would stress the idea of not getting caught up in all the negative activitues but to remain balaced with social time and academics. I would encourage future students to get invovled with on campus activities, and network, get to know people who could possibly be of service tho them in more ways then one,

Looking back now and knowing what I know now about college life, I would seriously take into consideration of what I really want to do with my life in the end and focus striclty on the academics offered at the school instead of sports or any other extra curricular activities. While searching for a school I would have told myself to really look into the programs, such as for me now, education, so I could attend the best school for that major. I had first attended a school that didn't offer a strong education program and ended up transfering to Millersville University, so I would have recommended to myself to make sure the program offered at the schools I'm looking at are strong enough. I also would have told myself to be outgoing right away and to get out there and make friends faster, so the transition would have been much easier. It is always much easier to get used to a new place if you have the support of other students who are there because they are all going through the same thing.

I would say, Kayla, don't sweat the small stuff. You'll make new friends, and your true friends now will still be there after. Work hard, but not to hard so you can still enjoy the experience of high school and college. Look around and don't pick the closest college because it's cheapest. Living with parents is great, but living away from them helps you learn about yourself. It will make you more independent and better prepared for the future. Things always have a way of working out and colleges are there to help you. Always remember that the university is working for you not against you. It won't always be easy, but it will always be an experience to learn from.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definitely say, "WAKE UP and STOP BEING SO LAZY"! I didn't start getting lazy until I was a senior, I caught the familiar disease that almost every senior gets, SENIORITIS! It was awful I didn't want to do anything but graduate. Although I still received a 4.3 GPA my senior year I was still extremely lazy. I didn't apply for any real scholarships or try to find financial aid for my college exerience. I would most definitely tell myself to apply for any scholarship I could and find out more information about how I could pay for college. I would also tell myself to save as much money as I could. Looking back things would be much different if I could only go back and talk to myself.

If I would meet and talk to myself in the past ,one thing I would do is have a long conversation on how this apparently isn't going to make the universe explode like some people say meeting a time twin would do. Some suggestions I would then give would be to buy and bring ear plugs and an eye cover because my first room mate snores and the rooms are rather bright. I would also suggest only getting the 17 mealplan, not the 19, I didnt use them all in the first semester. I would also give myself the sites for getting textbooks cheaper. I would tell her to also really learn how to take notes and learn how to study well. Perhaps take a time management course too. Finally I would tell myself not to buy the laptop I did because it is a piece of crap. Then the Universe probably will explode by this point so the conversation would end.

If I could go back in time to talk to the high school senior version of myself, there would be a few tidbits of advice I would give. One, always complete all reading assignments as well as any extra reading in order to better understand the topic area of the class. Two, become highly proficient in public speaking and do not laugh in the middle of a speech when you mess up. Last, just enjoy yourself and get more involved on campus. That way, one will never be bored and will have the chance to meet more people. Also, getting involved will help pass the time away from your boyfriend. Good Luck!

What advice would i give myself if i were a high school senior again? I would tell myself to be confident and to take the homework and class assignments seriously. I would tell myself to try the absolute best that i can so that i would not regret anything. I would tell myself to not and try to be like anyone else. Being yourself in highschool is the most important thing. I believe that if your not yourself in highschool that you will look back and feel as though you were fake and pretending your whole life to be something that you never really was. I would tell myself to get help from teachers whenever i needed it and not just when i was failing. And last but not least I would tell myself to stay true to my friends, because friends become very important in life. Even if you jus need someone to talk to and to hear you out.

If I had the chance to talk to myself a year ago, I would encourage myself to be more confident. In college, it is encouraged that we think for ourselves. In the beginning of the year, I was afraid to be wrong - it was a right-or-wrong mentality that was leftover from high school. It took some adjusting to understand this new way of thinking. I would encourage myself to speak up and state my case and the reasoning behind it. I would tell myself not to be afraid of meeting new people, to be outgoing. I would remind myself that no matter what, it is not my fault if my relationships with others don't work out. There will be others. I would tell myself to be confident in my personality. If someone doesn't like it, then they don't need to be my friend. Someone will like me for me - there are so many people to get to know. Those are the most important things that I would tell myself, if I had the chance. Lastly, I'd remind myself, "No regrets."

If I could go back in time there are two pieces of advice I would give myself. The first is not to worry so much about losing all my friends. I have found from experience that it is not impossible to stay in touch while at college. With all of the new technology of today, being two hundred miles away is the same as two thousand miles away. I have learned that true friends will always be there for you and that college is a great opportunity for new friends. Taking one day at a time is the second piece of advice I would give myself. I have learned not to stress out about the little things in life. Having good friends and a good environment makes it very easy to find little pieces of joy and happiness in life. Focus on the positive things in life and this will help you get through the hard times. Before you know it, you will be enjoying and flying through college.

When one is preparing for college, especially the week before school starts, the original response is uncertainty and panic. However, college may be difficult, but it is not impossible. To achieve the best transition from high school to college, being prepared is essential. First, I advise meeting with your major department ahead of time, so you are at least comfortable with that part of campus. Second, know you are going to forget things. Forgetting is just a part of life because you can not account for every situation. Therefore, be as prepared as you can, but don't panic if you don't have everything. There will be time to go back home and bring that jacket or textbook that you have forgotten. Finally, and most importantly, do not be overwhelmed after your first full day of classes. After Calculus II on my first day of college, I was completely overwhelmed with the amount of homework and the difficulty of the class. Also, reading the syllabus on the first day can also be slightly intimidating. However, if you just take college day by day, and keep an organized planner, you will make it. Don't get stressed, just enjoy college!

If I had the ability to go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior I would encourage and coach myself for the academic hurdles and learning adventures to come. I would reassure myself that a traditional college route is not always the best or first decision to make. If I were standing in front of myself five years ago I would encourage myself to hold on to my sense of naivet? and wonder for the world. I would inspire myself once again to gain from the world and my experiences and accept them lovingly. In this moment I am preparing myself for three years at a community college, five independently funded trips to Berlin and falling in love with education of a foreign language. I could only give myself reassuring advice, for my academic future lain not just in classrooms but around the globe.

If I were to go back in time to when I was a senior in high school, there would be some advice that I would give myself before I enter college. First, I would tell myself to work as hard as I can to earn scholarships and make money before I get to college because once I?m there I won?t have as much time as in high school. I would also advise myself to make lots of friends and be open to new people when I get to college. Finding new friends and making many connections is important to help me succeed and feel at home while at college. I would let myself know of classes I particularly liked and didn?t like and whether or not to take them. I know now that I would try to graduate a semester early again, but perhaps I would let my senior-self know to try to combine classes and requirements earlier on in my college career. Overall I would just tell myself to work hard and enjoy it while it lasts. You only go through college once, and it?s an experience you just don?t want to miss!

I would tell myself to take advantage of other sites instead of the schools to buy your books. Instead of spending $400 on books this semster, I spent $210. It's a great way to save money to use for other activities. That's the other thing I would tell myself, too take advantage of all the activites that you can. I passed up on taking a scuba certification class last semester and I was mad at myself for not taking advantage of the opportunity.

The advice I would give myself would be to take every single day slowly and enjoy every minute of it. Once getting into college you are literally thrown into the real world with no return. There is no going back and certainly no "do overs". I wish I could go back and tell myself as a high school senior to take life as it is and enjoy it. Once you leave high school, all your friends go to colleges all across the U.S. In high school you had everyone at your finger tips without any worry that they might end up at a school 8 hours away from you. I would love to be able to just tell myself to slow down and to enjoy those around me, because the next year, you won't have all those people surrounding you day in and day out.

I would tell myself that I should work as hard as I can at everything I do, because college work takes a lot of time and dedication as well. Also I would tell myself to study and remeber all that was taught to me in high school because even the irrelevant information in high school becomes relevant in college. I would also say that there is no need to stress and be worried about living on campus because it is a wonderful experience and will delvelop wonderful friendships and enjoy dorm life.

Get involved in some kind of activity on campus. It is hands down the best way to get to know people. I didn't really like any of the people who lived in the dorms with me, but I always hung out with the people that I met in Marching Band. Most college campuses have clubs, sports, music, and academic groups that really bring people together. If you are worried about not making any friends and not meeting anyone, so everyone else you are around! Don't be afraid to just randomly strike up a conversation with someone--you just might make a friend.

As a college sophomore now, I can think of two specific pieces of advice I would give myself as a high school senior. The first would be to get my act together in terms of time managment. In high school, my time management could have certainly been improved, but I got by fine even when I procrastinated. Now that I'm in college, though, with more "free" time, my time management has gone from bad to worse, no thanks to the bad habits I developed in high school. Now, my time mismanagement is even more costly than it was in high school, resulting in later nights, more stress, and having to decide which assignments to short-change regarding my attention and effort. The second piece of advice I would give myself is to make more time for connecting with my friends. Going to college and getting wrapped up in academic responsibilities, I have to make real efforts to continue supporting my friendships, but at this time in my life, it is so important to do so when it is so easy for me to feel alone, over-stressed, and needing encouragement from my friends who are so incredible and invaluable.

The first advice I would give myself would be to have confidence in myself. Be proud of who I am and what I believe in. Nothing is impossible and I can reach my dreams if i work hard enough. Do not let people tell you what to do or influence you too greatly. You have made it so far through your life and have done a good enough job to allow you to get into a college or university. You can do anything you put your mind into. Lastly, do not be afraid to ask others for advice. You will always have the choice whether you would like to listen to their advice or not, but at college there are lots of different people who have come from lots of difference experiences, their input could possibly change your life!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there's quite a bit I would want to tell myself. The biggest piece of advice I would give, would be to relax. I would tell myself not to stress out, or worry about not fitting in or not finding any friends or anything at college. The biggest lesson I learned about college life is that there is something in it for everybody. So many opportunities are offered at college, it's incredibly easy to find something for you. As a high school senior, I was nervous about almost everything, none of which was really necessary. I would tell myself the transition is as easy as you make it, and never to give up. An important thing to focus on is always your school work, and that is important as well. I would remind myself often that I am my own future, whatever I make of myself needs to be for the best.

This year will bring about great challenges and excitment but all of these will teach you how to cope with diffrent situations. Stop caring about what other people think of you and just be yourself and you will see that you will find out who your true friends are. Have confidence in yourself and who you are and that you are the best person you can be. Having self confidence can be hard when nothing seems to be going right but that is truly when you learn the most about yourself. You strive so hard to be the best at everything, both to please yourself and others but you have to stop because after a while you will wear yourself out. It is not important to be the best, but rather try your best and eventually your best will come. The most important thing is to make friends, have some fun, try your best and most importantly remember that at the end of the day you always have a place called home where peole support you no matter what happens, even if you think that its the end of the world!

"Don't be afraid! Walk in your provisions! To much is given much is required! Be prepared!" These are just some of the things that go through my head when I think about what I would say to myself as a senior if I had the opportunity. But to be truthfully honest, the biggest advice I could give, out of all of these, would have to be, "be yourself! Who else is better qualified? Don't worry about what people will think about you; celebrate and value your differences with other people. Yes You are hispanic, yes you are different then most of the people that attend the school you will be going to right off the hand, but take pride in that! Because who knows, what person you might inspire to move foward into college along they way, and the people whom you can get to know and teach as well as learn from. Aprehension is a normal feeling to have at first, but don't dwell in that realm forever,; take a risk and be bold, don't dwell on the past or future, but take advatage of the present, because in it is where history truely dwells."

If I were to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would only change a few things. I knew coming into college I would have to work very hard. It seems that I do more studying in one week than in my entire high school career. I would advise myself to take more AP courses and a heavier workload. A good way to describe myself would be a "late bloomer", I began to work harder and take more difficult courses later in my high school career. I went from being a B student to an A after my sophomore year. Another thing to tell myself would be to go to college with friends from high school. I did not have anyone close when I went to college. You do not have to room with a best friend, but it is nice to have them around for support. College, for most students, puts kids out on their own and it can be difficult to make new friends. It makes it easier to make friends with your old ones already around. College is a great experience and I feel I was well prepared for it.

Be true to yourself! Save money, study hard, be realistic. And never, ever give up on your dreams!

I would tell myself that it's not as scary as it looks. Yes, it's a lot harder than high school, but if you are focused and keep yourself organized, you will do fine. Just remember that every class you take is important and that you can learn something in every class and even everyday. The next four years are just a new chapter in your life, this one preparing yourself for the next big chapter in your life, when your on your own. So you need to figure out what you'd like to do for the rest of your life, and even if your unsure, everything will fall into place. Your advisor is here to help every step of the way, they've been here before. The important thing is to keep your head up and look towards the future.

The very first and most important thing I would tell my younger self is to go away to school. I believe that the freedom and independence of being away from home helps you grow up faster and really helps you to determine who you are and where you want to go in life. The second, and still very important, thing that I would tell myself is to get involved in campus. Getting involved and making friends make college life so much more manageable and enjoyable because those people are going through the exact same thing that you are. Finally, I would tell myself not to stress so much. It is really important to do well in school, but by stressing less and allowing yourself to enjoy some of the projects ans assignments you are given, you truly gain more from the experience. There is no doubt in my mind that these three things will help anyone survive and thrive throughout their college life.

I would tell myself not to declare my major until I took some of my general education classes. After I took some of these classes I realized that maybe the major I chose was not the best one for me. I would also say to take classes seriously from the very beginning and to work hard. Also, that you should work any more than 10 hours a week if you expect to keep your grades up. You will think that you will be able to handle it but it is just too difficult and stressful. The more hours you work, the lower your grades will be because you will have significantly less time to complete your work. Above all, I would say to focus on the future - that is the most important and the effort and decisions you make during college should all reflect what you plan on doing in your future.

I would tell myself not to get too used to the work load of freshman year and to keep up the hard work from high school into the second year. Millersville, especially the first year, felt like a very smooth transition from high school, and with all the AP classes from HS senior year, many courses felt like review, that lulled me into bad study habits. Once that warning was complete, I would tell myself to be more open with more people, and to keep in better touch with friends made in the dorms, and out side of my major. I would also advise that a campus job is a great way to earn an extra bit of cash, and that scholarships dependent on GPA are serious and care should be made to keep them as long as possible. Above all else, I would advise myself that classes are the reason I'm going to college, but I should take care to soak in the experience that being in college is all about.

Know what you want, follow your heart. If your heart is not in it, you will not enjoy what career path you have chosen for yourself. Choose something that you will enjoy for the rest of your life, because you will not have a second chance, and if you get a second chance, it really is not worth it. Take what life throws at you, make the best of it, and know that no matter what, you have yourself, your mind, and your willpower. The strength of an army, disguised behind the faces of your friends and family, will be your biggest support and everlasting in all that you will come to accomplish and all that you try your hand at. Believe in yourself and your abilities, give it your all, and have the best time of your life.

Talking to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not slack off in writing your English papers. During your sophomore and junior year, your papers were very good because you had very knowledgable and challenging teachers who pushed you to do your best, but during your senior year, without that push, you slacked off which has hurt you in college. As an English Education major, writing a good paper is essential and having kept those skills would have been very helpful. Also, I would tell myself to be more open to the other students that you meet at school, attempt to be outgoing, and try to focus a little less on schoolwork and more on forming those peer relationships because they are important too. You will do fine academically, you have a 4.0, but you did not work very hard on forming those important friendships which would prove useful at times when you are overwhelmed with school and just need a break to relax and get away. Overall, you will be successful in college despite your senior year slack in English and your lack of focus on friendhips.

Just be a little more open with people. You've nothing to really worry about on the friends front because you've done the transitioning thing so many times before. Try and get involved with groups early on and just put yourself out there a little more.

As I prepare to leave college in a year and a half and look back on my experience, the advice I would give to other students would be to enjoy your experience. Don't let one bad grade ruin your existence. Learn from it, move on, and do something different next time. Love your professors. Take advantage of the opportunities to talk with your staff. College is what you make it. You can get an ivy league experience at a state school, you may just need to initiate your educational experience. Use all of the resourses you have available, as they will help you in life after college. Most of all just have fun. Let the big things be big and the small things be small. Relax and enjoy the journey.

Don't procrastinate, get the work done as efficiently and quickly as possible because you are going to get ! Work your job when you can, but don't over work so your grades suffer. Focus more on your school work instead of your boyfriend or friends. Get the work done and then socialize. Study for tests, it's going to be a lot different than highschool, and the tests will be harder!!

A college has more to offer than the prestige of it's name. Often, the best learning experiences can be found in small quiet places, where you are free from the pressure of big name schools. Education is what you make of it, and if you seize the opportunity, as Millersvillve urges you to do, you will be well on you way to a successful college and professional career.

When it comes to finding the right college, it is important for the parent(s) to assist the student in choosing possible colleges, but the ultimate decision should be the student's. If a school is too expensive, there is always a way to find help; don't let the price be a deterent. Apply to every college of interest and visit campuses before making a decision. Talk to current students while visiting to get an idea campus life. A huge part of enjoying the college experience is beginning the freshmen year with an undeclared major. Take general education courses of interest; this will help clarify which major is truly desired. Trying new activities and meeting new people always increases chances of friendship and fun. A social life is just as important as an education in college. Meet professors during office hours to make a lasting impression and begin to form a vocational relationship. The best way for a student to have the ultimate college experience is to attend a school that he/she is truly interested in and for the student to go a little out of their comfort zone to form a good social life.

I would give parents and students the advice that you can't just take other peoples opinions on a school. You have to visit there and walk around yourself to actually feel what it would be like. I worked as a tour guide last year and the students and parents found it helpful walking around and seeing residence halls as well as classrooms in person rather than just hearing about them or seeing pictures of them.

Find the college that is financially the right fit for you. The teacher student ratio is also an inportant factor.

Parents take the time to visit every college your child wants to visit. It is worth the trip, because if your child applies and goes somewhere without a visit... and they hate it. Transfering is never fun. Parents let your child choose their school, they are the ones who are going and will be living there. Students make every second count for something.. studying or social. Live for the expierence, and take chances... you are discovering a new world for yourself.

Research the college or institution before making a committment please. Once you have done that, search for scholarships and funding. The next step is getting involved in everything possible because that is the only way to recieve the most out of your college experience. Explore and exhaust every opportunity available.!!!

Be sure to put a lot of time into finding a school that fits the student best, and in order to do this look at all aspects of the school such as housing, clubs/sports, the surrounding area, distance from home, and certain views/beliefs of the school. These factors can greatly determine whether the student enjoys their time at the school or not. Also, while at college, become involved in as much as you can because that will only enhance your college experience. Its great to be part of the school in more of a sense than just being a student there among thousands of others. Use your time at college to find out who you are and prepare yourself for your future career.

First, after selecting the colleges that offer their major of interest, choose those that are in the region where you would like to reside while attending college. Then take of tour of the campuses of those schools. If you don't feel 'at home' or comfortable at any particular campus then I would recommend thinking twice before attending that school. After taking the tour, if you still feel interested in that school, meet with the teachers that are in the department of your interest. If you don't feel comfortable being around those teachers then that might pose a problem; however, most are nice and very welcoming. Aside from the 'feel' of the campus and faculty/staff, sometimes tuition and housing costs may persuade you to choose a limited amount of potential schools. I contacted some businesses in the area of my interest asking them which schools they recommend for the best education. Having a somewhat rare area of interest, there were only two schools that were preferred in the region where I live. Naturally being independent of any financial help from family, I chose the least expensive school, which worked to my advantage by giving me the best education.

Take advantage of college fairs to see which colleges offer your major or areas of interest. Visit as many colleges as you can in your Junior year. use websites to find open houses-this allows you to get alot of information and meet current students. If you choose a college that is not a good fit initially, transfer to another college. College should be the best 4 years of your life-if you don't feel that way, perhaps you are at the wrong college!!

I would advise them to pick a place that's comfortable for them and not to allow their parents influence be the reason they choose a college. They're going to be the ones living on campus, attending classes, etc. College is a place to learn and grow, that's going to be extremely hard if you're miserable. And for parents, I would tell them that they need to let the student make some of their own choices about the school and even their major. Guidance is always appreciated but college is a time for them to learn who they are, a little bit of freedom in choice can go a long way.

First, make a list of the schools that have the major of your interest. Then, go to these schools and check out the campus to see if you like the way it looks. While there, ask some of the current students any questions you have such as: how is the campus food or how is the campus life. Also, try and find some of the faculty and them questions. Hopefully this will help you narrow down your choices. Make sure to get your applications in on time. Once you have made your decision and are at the school, do not be timid. Try to make friends; in class and outside. Also, join an activity or two. This will give you something to do to get away from school work or anything else you need a break from. Just make the most out what you have in front of you. These are the best years of your life. You can learn so much about your career and yourself, as long as you apply yourself.

This is COLLEGE--there's going to be alcohol on even the dryest of campuses. Then again, this IS college--grow up and leave some time for school work as well.

I would just point out that parents and students alike should take valuable time in choosing what institution they want to go to. The right college makes the student who they want to be. It is kind of like a molding process because each person is unique in their own way and the right college will "mold" them into the person they will become. This is done by having a great environment, inside and outside of the class room, great friends who will be there for the rest of your life, and just an overall great experience on life.

Research the options that each campus has to offer. Get out and visit the campus to get a true feel for how it fits you. When you find the right place, get to know many people and choose some classes that vary within your major.