Pennsylvania College of Technology Top Questions

You will have to study. If you don't then you won't get the most out of your educztion. This is going to be your job for the next two to four years. You have to make the best of it. That doesn't mean you can't get involved in clubs or sports or a social life, but you must find the balance in all of it. You have to make time to do your school work and make time to do the social things that colleges offer.

I would tell my younger self that you need to start looking for scholarships and grants now, because you can't rely on just loans. Find everything you can on them, because you will be struggling to get back in this college. Get as much help as possible in math, because you will struggle with it later on in college. Look up technology thngs everyday, get more of a feeling for it. Save up more money and get Apple Mac Pro laptop, there is nothing wrong with this one, but a Mac will help you in your major better. Dont worry things will get better, but you could've been more prepaired for this a while ago.

I would tell myself to enjoy high school a little more. I was part of a work study program in my senior year. Because of this, I missed a lot of school activities. Although I enjoyed working and it helped confirm my career path, I feel that I missed something. I do not have a strong connection with my high school. I worked during the days and weekends. I became independent earlier than my friends. I would remind myself that you are only young once so enjoy it.

Dear Younger Shelby, do not to worry so much about the things in life you can not change, but instead to embrace any situation you have the power to impact in a positive way. Do not feel the pressure to make everyone happy, you are only one person and there are only twenty four hours in one day. It is so important to live each day for what it is worth and not be filled with the worries of tomorrow. College has been and will continue to be an exciting journey. Just remember that college is an important and life changing experience and it is important to enjoy all of it, even the stressful moments. When you are feeling stressed, stop and take three deep breathes. It is funny how something so simple as breathing can make you feel better. Besides school work, it will be hard to leave your family, but remember you are doing it to better your life and explore what life holds. Be sure to always stay true to yourself and never change who you are for anyone. Life is what you make of it, and believe me, there are so many wonderful things to make.

Dear Amanda, Enjoy this upcoming time in your life, as a college student. In high school, you were still dependent and unsure. After college, you will be depended on, extremely busy, and still very unsure. During your college years, however, you will have freedom, certainty, and joy. Classes and schoolwork will need to be a priority, of course. Possibly even a part time job. The rest of your time, however, will not be filled up with bills and appointment and job responsibilities (or worse - a job search). The rest of your time, in college, will be filled with friends, late nights, parties, weekend adventures, laughs, and more inside jokes than you will ever remember. Do not rush through this time or wish it away. You may not recognize the gift that is college while you are in the moment, but believe me, you will be grateful for, and perhaps miss, those days when you are busy as a career-woman, wife, and mother. Perhaps those memories will spur you on to graduate school!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell me not to worry so much. I was so scared coming into college that I wouldn't be able to make friends or that I would be too overwhelmed with school work to have a social life or stay active. I proved myself wrong. I was able to have a social life and keep up with my school work all while staying healthy. I have found that I'm better at time management than I ever thought I could be. I'm proud of myself for this. I would be sure to tell myself not to slack off and procrastinate. But I would make sure that I'm not stressed out coming into school before anything ever starts. That made for a difficult transition that I think could have been eased if I knew not to worry so much.

To begin with, if I could go back in time, i would advice myself to enroll in a Dual Enrollment Program, so i'd be done with my Associate Degree before i start collge. More importantly, i would say to my high school senior self that this will greatly prepare me for college by taking college classes before hand, knowing what it feels like to be a college student and also the experience. In Addition, it would also improve my chances of getting into better university and also scholarship offers. Another Advice, would be, to seek out more schloarships to help pay for college and also better paid internships to help with working experience. I would also advice, going for tutoring programs to help prepare well for the ACT and SAT to get a better score, in order to qualify for Full Tuition Scholarships and State Grants. Also, i would recommend to myself as a high school senior to put on a more positive outlook on life, and get ready to study hard for Colllege. In conclusion, these advice, as i would say to myself as a high school senior would be to follow them Incessantly or without any doubts.

I would advise myself to think about what career I would like to take because it is a huge decision. I would tell myself that college is not like high school and you have to apply and study hard; grades and attendance count heavily at college. I would encourage myself to get involved sooner and take advantage of trips, clubs, and workshops offered by the college for little or no fee. Lastly, I would tell myself to enjoy every minute of college, even the stressful ones, because college life beats the real world any day!

I'd tell myself: "Honey, don't worry. Life gets better, you meet extraordinary. Times get tough, but they also improve and you create something each day which makes you proud in the culinary institute. You're well on the way to your dreams. You encounter people who command your respect every moment at school and the cohort you get to advance with understands and treasures you, as you do them. Your worries over mathematics and analysis are unfounded, allow yourself to be surprised by the grades you'll receive and the events you'll be called to participate in. Your concerns with cooking-- being a perfectionist-- are just. You'll have bad days and good days. Struggles and success. But the chefs who teach you are far more understanding than you will ever fathom. Yes, even Chef Yeatman." "Be yourself and don't be afraid to shine and be loud and charming around everyone, they exchange their smiles for your heart. The homework requires dedication and effort, and sometimes 3AM mornings, but every ounce of it is worth it! It pays off and it is reflected in your grades." "You will do phenomenal, do not worry."

The first thing I would advice myself if I could go back, would be to have school as a priority in life. Sometimes we start to work and think that is our priority. We think the money we are making is good enough without thinking in the long ruin. The second most important advice would be to manage time wisely. If you are not able to manage your time you might be wasting precious time. We always think we have all the time in the world, but you never know what might happen in the future. Why leave it off for later when you can do it now. Enjoy every moment of college, but always remember to stay focus in your goals and dreams. Those are the once that will help you achieve everything you want in life.

Knowing what I know now as a mature man, I would tell my high school self that life does not end up how we plan it. I would strongly encourage myself to go to a vocational school as I am attending now, 7 years later. I would prepare myself on how life is going to be not having that go to mom that I highly depended on. I would tell myself to graduate in time so that my mom could see this accomplishment before she passes away. Life is more than just going out and having fun with my friends, if I tell myself to dedicate more time on my studies I can be studying at Cal Berkeley instead of Heald College, Fresno. But not to take away anything from what I’ve said, I would like myself to experience what I did. Not to sound cliché, but all that I went through helped me shape me out to the man I am today.

If I could go back in time an talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to manage my time well. When attending multiple classes at the same time, it is best to devote time to every subject in order to keep your grade scores high. I would also tell myself to look at bad test scores as a learning experience and look over what was wrong, so you don't make the same mistakes twice. It is better to learn from a bad test score than to pass every single test and not learn anything at the end of the semester. I would also tell my old self to prepare and invest time in study groups, since working in a group with multiple minds helps you improve on your assisgnments and test results. Finally, I would have told my old self to attend college at a younger age, since it is very challenging to not only work full time, but attend college fulltime and support a family while attending school.

To stay focused and prepared throughout all the courses, never give up and keep you eye on the main goal of graduating with grades and achievements you will be proud to look back on. The transition may be hard at first but its amazing to see the amount of other students that are going to through the same thing. It gets easier and you really learn how to stretch yourself as tests are now so much more than memorizing but rather applying your knowledge to your intended major.

I would advise myself that it is very necessary to bring together study groups with friends in review for tests. The information that bounces back and forth is amazing, as they have picked up on points that I may have completely forgotten, or thought of as unnecessary. Before I knew it, many of my friends' ideas were on the test the next day, making me incredibly grateful we had collaborated. I would equally emphasize the importance of making friends, of keeping in touch with them and doing things with them. If you focus on just your subjects too much, trying to do it on your own, you can only achieve so much. But doing things together with your friends, from going out to eat to just hanging out and chatting, it both enriches your character and gives you more fulfilling day, a more wholesome mindset. Many times I have had experiences with others even help me in my tests, earning me extra credit from our extra-cirricular activities together. Never underestimate the power of friends in your social, emotional and academic life. They also make every day more bearable, and randomly offer invaluable inspiration, which really helps.

Naking the tranisition from high school to college is a difficult time. College professors do not care if you show up for class, or if there are circumstances in your life that make it difficult to complete the four-hours of homework you are facing after a long day of work, making dinner for a family, or doing homework with your children. They expect the assignments they have given to be done no matter what. Going to college immediately after high school is a wise decision because you do not have other stress factors in your life. Make the best of the situations that you face. Remember that how you handle yourself in college will determine how you handle yourself in your future career choices and in life. This is a time of both maturity and growth that will mold your future.

College has helped me grow as a person. I was far enough away from home so that I could spend extra time on my studies. I have created bonds with my classmates and instructors that will benefit me in the years to come. Had I not attended college, I would still be working at a local fast food restaurant with no hope of ever succeeding in life.

I have never met any professors so willing to help and teach with great enthusiasm. The tutoring center is open long hours and help is always available. I commend this school on their willingness to help anyone succeed at what they want to accomplish. I really love attending this college. My resources are out-numbered and my ability to further advance is great. This college really goes out of it's way to be green with food preperation and healthy eating. The campus life is wonderful, the library is stunning, classrooms are of efficent size and I love this College.

College is helping me to adjust to being an adult, because my professors in my major give hard assignments and not a lot of time to do them and this helps us realized that in the real world someone will say i need this entire project yesterday and expect you to have it done. I feel that I will be more prepared for demanding jobs after I get out of college and that the large amounts of work tied together with short deadlines won't be much of a shock.

I am currently enrolled, but have not started yet. From the few days I was required to be there I learned that College will change a person. I noticed that when the student graduates, he/she acts more mature.

Being older, world experianced and a single mother I believe what I have gotten out of this school is more valuable than most. I have always been interested in technology and going to college at Penn Tech I feel I have gotten the opportunity to fulfill my interests. Now attending college is more rewarding because its just not a party place as most students would atest but I am learning what I need to make a career for my son and I. I value my time here now more than when I attempted to go right out of high school. This experience is much more respected now and can not wait to finish with my degree.

I have gotten so much already out of my college expierence. My confidence keeps growing every day and I have the school to thank for that, the classes are small enough where i feel comftorable to ask questions and get everything i can out of my learning expierience. In the future I know that I am going to learn even more because culinary students at PennCollege have a chance to go to the Kentucky derby and cook for it. I have learned so much in my semester here and I know that there is so much more to come. I've learned to be independent in every aspect of my life including school, work, tests, and home life. Also the friends I have made here I know will stay with me for a long time and I am so happy to have this college expierence be at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, I would say to myself do not stop trying. Your dream is to be a nurse and you should work harder now that you are ready to graduate. In years to come with all the valuable knowledge and experience, you will be an asset in the medical field. You will have the experience to help your patient through the toughest of times. If you do not go for your dreams now and wait until it is almost too late the struggle will be harder and you may even give up. Don?t ever give up, go for it now while you are young it will be worth it.

Even though you end up getting the same diploma as the person with a 2.0, GPA does matter! Study hard but make sure to save time to go out and have a fun with friends. Don't go home every weekend, some of the best parties and shopping trips happen on the weekendsAs much as dining hall food sucks, it sucks even more to eat ramen noodels everyday so make sure you get some type of meal plan, food is expensive. Go greek! best decision I ever made my sisters are with me for life and have gotten me through some tough times. Live on campus at least a year, you will meet a lot of great people. Live off campus for at least a year, it is so great when you get your first apartment,until the utility bills come (buy a snuggie they save on the heating bill in the winter). DO NOT get a credit card, if you can't afford it now then you can't have it. Most of all HAVE FUN and ENJOY EVERY MOMENT!!!!!!

To definately stay with the living on campus choice. There may be more rules but, it kind of forces you to be more responsibile and manage your time better. And I would probably tell myself to not skip that one library English class that I will have.

I WOULD LET MYSELF KNOW THAT I NEED ALOT OF MONEY AND IT TAKES ALOT OF STUDY TIME AND SELF CONTROL TO GO TO COLLEGE . AND I WOULD ALSO TELL MYSELF TO BE READY FOR THE REAL WORLD AND LIFE CHANGES.

I would say that to follow your heart and go where you fill best fits you. I would attend carrer days that help you decide where and what you want to do with your life. Get out and meet new people and exerience the culture diversity. Know that when you work hard, you always deserve to have fun and give yourslef a break sometimes. Just be yourslef.

Understand that college is going to be like the major leagues. Now is the time to be more focused on the outlook of your future, know where you want to go in life and what you want to do for the rest of your life. If your heart and mind is set on something like a career that most interests you, then stick with that and never give up. Realize that college is the smartest and most important step to take in getting you closer of accomplishing your long term goals in life. Getting that college degree under your belt will furthermore give you endless career opportunities making you a minority because of your education background. The transition into college is one of several transitions you will be faced with in life and now isn't the time to back out but to move foward, be brave and have confidence in yourself that you will be successful in the future to come.

College is definitely a weird transition. I was very homesick for the first 2 weeks and felt I didn't have any friends. My advise to my high school self is to go to a college where you will know a lot of people. This way you wont feel alone and in the long run you will be able to make more friends. I'm a shy girl so its not easy making new friends, knowing more people before going to college will make it easier to cope with being homesick. You will always have someone to eat lunch with or do homework with and have fun with.

To take more advanced classes in high school to prepare me for college.

If i could go back to senior year i would tell myself to stop messing around and get a jump start on scholarship and application on my major. i would have studied more, and possible taken flight classes at the local community college. flying is what i have always wanted to do ever since i was little and even though i will get there someday i wish i would have got myself more prepared in high school.

I would tell myself that I should not stress myself out becuase it is not as difficult as everyone says. I would also encourage myself to pick a school that would be more of a challenge.

I would say, "you were right, If I apply myself , I can make an impact on society"! I am proud of my accomplishments thus far and look out because Laneice is no where finished, in fact, I am just getting started. This is not the end of my education journey, but rather the bginning of the rest of my life!

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have stressed the importance of academics and getting good grades in high school. Because, one thing I found out after graduating, was that if your grades aren't good, it becomes very hard to get accepted to good colleges. For me, It became very frustarating getting accepted into the Art Department of a College with a scholarship, but not being able to recieve that scholarship due to my high school transcript. So, I believe If I would have paid more attention to how imoprtant school was then, I probably wouldn't have had as many regrets as I do today. So, I have made different choices in college, to turn my past experiences around, and concentrate primarily on my academics, than irrelevant things such as parties, and just hanging-out with friends.

I would advise myself to stay focused in my last year of high school and to save as much money as you can before you go to college. I would also tell myself that the major i chose is an excellent major for me and not to worry about that choice.

Make sure you visit the college you are interesed in. You will know that it is the right school for you once you have been on campus and have seen around. Make sure you study and have fun too. Be social and get involved with activities around campus.

To pick a school that you will feel comfortable living in and a school that meets with your interests of what you want to study.

First, do research on any and all possible schools. Make a chart of the positives and negatives for each school. Then I think you must visit the schools, tour the facilities, meet faculty and students. I believe that a person can feel which school is best for them once they have visited. Upon getting to college you will have to be an active participant and get involved. Much of what you get out of your college experience is based on what you put into your college experience. For most people they only have one college experience, so make the most of it!

I believe if a student is looking to major in a particular field, do the research. Also, if at all possible have the student do some job shadowing which might help the student decide on a major. Then look into a school (possibly your in-state college, to keep costs low) which is reputable and if going into the health field, accredited. A smaller school will offer better student/teacher interactions. However, a larger school may offer much more opportunties for the student , ie.. student groups. All in all, the student has to feel comfortable in their surroundings in order to succeed. Visiting the campus is also most helpful. Research, reasearch, research! Enjoy!

Take a tour of the college. See what kind of activites and fun things there are for the student to get into. Ta;lk to people who go to or have graduated from the college you are considering. Its a big decision, live it up and make the best of it.

Find a college that fits your lifestyle, budget, career goals, and social wants. Don't just pick a school for the looks or prestige, pick a school that you know you can succeed at, and that makes you feel comfortable.

Ask as many questions as you need to. You need to be getting answers to questions you believe are important. I remember on orientation my parents asked questions every five minutes and I am very glad they did. Class sizes, program sizes, campus/housing rules, job placement, and transfer questions are all very important. My class sizes for my program are a between 10-15 people. This is perfect for me to get enough one on one time with a professor. I could not imagine trying to the same degree with a college that has lecture classes with over 200 people. Parents/students need to make sure that the school you are applying for has the program you are interested in or if not, has counselors to help you make that decision. They also need to look into if the school offers tutoring and if so, how much and where. Overall I believe parents/students need to ask as many questions as they feel necessary to make the right decision on which school to attend.

Get involved on campus so you can break the barrier between students and faculty.

My advice would be to start early on whatever you need to do. Students need to look for colleges early, classes, and housing early. I would also suggest that they get involved. Tuition indirectly includes funding for clubs, so to get your money's worth, join everything.

Just make sure you pick the right schoo. The only reason I regret coming here is because of the money. College is so expensive now days I would rather have lived at home and went to a local university. Could have saved alot of money as well as not having to leave home just yet. I don't really think the education offered in many places in worth the money. Make sure you know where you want to go for sure and don't forget that there are other schools out there that offer the same degree.

Be open to new experience. Finding the right fit is not an exact science and you may just have to trust one or two aspects that you really like about the school. One school will give you the same degree as another, whether you actually learn anything is up to whether or not you enjoy it.

Just make sure than you are going to enjoy your college life while making sure you are getting a good education. Also make sure that you are happy with your major choice, you don't want to ick somethign you wont like then have to start over. And also have fun.

Make sure it is what you want. Don't settle for second best because of financial reasons. There's money out there, you just have to sacrifice some time to find it.

The hardest part about choosing the proper school is finding an institution that can easily accomidate the student both academically and socially. Although partying is frowned upon by some, going out and having fun creates relationships with many people and can be a large help in the long run. It is important that college can be both fun and rewarding.

Make sure that the student knows what they want to do for a living, and that they are ready to commit themselves for the amount of time they will be attending the school. Find a college that the student will feel comfortable in. If they need to be shown how to do things one-on-one then make sure that you select a college/university that offers smaller sized classes. What you put in to college determines how the rest of your life will play out.

Deffinately make sure that the campus and environment is comfortable. If a prospective student is going to attend a college that has the major they want, but they are not comfortable with the campus, they will not succeed. Also, do not try to force yourself into a major that does not interest you. The lack of enthusiasm for the subject will lead to sub-par grades and can lead to a less than satisfactorily college experience. A student needs a major that excites and entices them and needs a campus that makes them feel comfortable in order to succeed and enjoy themselves.