Purdue University-Calumet Campus Top Questions

Study hard, forget the boys and socializing. Plan, plan, plan...if you fail to plan, you plan to fail!

Do not give up on what you want. Do not worry about what others expect of you. Do what makes you happy because this is your life and you have to live with it the rest of your life. Do not be afraid to make mistakes because it is a part of learning. And make sure you think about the long run, not just about what you want at the moment. It seems hard now, but you will get through it and it will be worth it in the end. Also, love yourself and love others. Life is too short and there is never enough time. So don't waste your time worrying about everything. Be happy and be at peace. Enjoy life.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student, I would have a lot to say. I would probably annoy myself. I always took school seriously, but I never thought about what I would need to do to prepare myself for college. I would first tell myself to shadow careers that I would be interested in so that when I get to college, I know exactly what I want. Also, I would tell myself that once I found a career I wanted, to make sure that I am taking all the necessary classes I needed. I would tell myself to apply for scholarships early, and to get involved in the community. I felt like I was behind with my decisions as I entered college, but I found out a lot of people were the same way. However, to take some stress of myself, I would want my highschool self to take my advice, and learn from my mistakes. But, if I did not take my advice, I am happy where I currently am.

I would tell myself to work more on getting my GPA to a higher number.

I would definitly tell myself to stay focused and to not get distracted. Yes, college is fun but I learned that this period in ones life isn't just for the heck of it. I would decided then to make school my number one priority and to take it more serious. I would also tell myself to stay ahead, not just stay with the class but even stay ahead. We get so many opportunities to do this, and I would definitly want to take those opportunities. The main goal for my past self would have to be to be informed and ready. Not only am I struggling financially but the financial stress has caused major problems in other areas in my life. I would tell myself to stay in the loop and keep up with my finances. I would apply for more scholerships and follow my advisors instructions. I have definilty learned more in my first semester in college than I have any other time in my life and I would tell my past self not to let things become too stressful. Handle the problem when it is small so it never becomes a big problem.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would tell myself as a high school senior to be more sociable and to actually understand lessons in class. College is interacting with the community and being shy will hold you back to many opportinities. By sociable I don't mean to knowing everyone in school but be more out going and don't be afraid to talk to people like right now. Making the transition from high school to college, you just can't keep winging yourclasswork and other assignments. It is important to actually learn what you are learning now because you will need some of it in college. College teachers are way diferent from all the teacher you've had in elementary, middle, and high school because you are now an adult. It is you that is paying for your classes so if you choose not to take your classes seriously, it is your money that is going to waste and your time. Make the right decisions now because it will lead you to countless opportunities in the future. Good luck!

The future is brighter than your current circumstances. I know that you may be afraid but have faith and follow your gut. Friends you had in highschool may fade away, but dont worry more loyal and reliable ones are on the way. Chase your dreams, because everything you thought you were not cable of achieveing, are the very things that you will soon master. It's okay if you change your major a couple of times, after all this is your life. Don't let judgmental people who were afraid to chase thier dreams deter you from yours. Remember to enjoy the journey because one day you will achieve everything you set out to do . Have fun, laugh alot, be social, dont be afraid to talk to people, because you're never too old to make new friends. When school gets stressful dont get depressed, instead take a break look at something funny and laugh until you feel better. Always remember to encourage yourself, be strong, stand up for what you believe in, and never let anyone tell you what you can't do. Love yourself, you're "different" for a reason . WALK IN CONFIDENCE!!!!!!! Your future depends on it.

Going back several months ago, I would tell myself to get my act together. No one is there to look over your shoulder in college its up to you, to stay on top of your work. Yeah, you'll have more freedom but, that freedom is pointless if you think you can just waste it on fun. You need to learn how to balance fun and work. Also, stop worrying about girls they're only one part of your life later on. Be happy. Enjoy what you do and work hard because if you don't, you'll regret it, for sure. Another thing is that you might not like some of your professors but, you know what? Deal with it. Either switch classes early on or suck it up and do the work. Make some new friends and be more outgoing. You'll need all the help you can get. Explore the college and use any resources the college has to offer like a computer lab or library. Use your head. Do what's right for you and go make a difference. Give some free hugs and stay weird, my friend. Someone's got to do it, right?

I would tell myself that i need to focus on education as a priority and that i need to continue on in school and not to take any time out. This would be because once you are out of school it is very hard to restart and continue sucessfully. I would encourage myself to make it a point to get as much assistance as possibe and utilize the instructors as they are there to educate me and assist me in achieving all my goals and dreams. I would encourage myself to try out some different things and step out of by boundaries because if i dont experience all the different possibilities in education i will never know if the career choice that i make is the one i really see myself staying in for the rest of my life. Finally i would tell myself that work is all about what effort i put into it . it is possible to achieve everything as long as you are willing to work for it all. There have been more powerful people who have been in my position and have failed but have been able to achieve more with less than i can today

Procrastination is not something to take lightly, every single second counts and no time should be wasted on unnecessary things. Do better on your school work because all the sacrifices and all the studying you do now will pay off later on while in college. Make sure to spend time with your family because they are your support center and you will need them to come through for you. College is going to be about learning who you are and what you want to be in your life so start thinking long and hard of what you see yourself doing. As I told you before time is everything, time management is what makes or breaks a college student's life and you really need to have that figured out before setting a foot on campus. Good luck in your future endeavors and make sure that keep in touch with friends back home because you can't forget where you came from.

As a freshmen who still hasn't found a job and still can't manage her time well. I definitly wish someone would have told me to be informed. I wish I would've been prepared to be thrown into such a hectic environment and put in a place that is way out of my usual element. As a senior I didn't really care much for thinking about the future, but now I see how much I could've gotten out of the way. I wish I would've learned how to register on time, how to apply for every scholarship I could get my hands on, how to jot down every deadline and every important phone number, and I definitly wish I would've found a job so I wouldn't be going crazy at such an early stage in my college career. The biggest piece of advice I would give my high school self would simply be to please be prepared and informed. I would much rather know every single detail and plan every step from now until graduation than roam freely and not care about my life enough to think and prepare for the future.

Stay focused, remember the ultimate goal in life, do not let anything or anyone deter you from your goals. There is always going to be plenty of time to party and hang out with friends later. Do not pay attention to what others say or think about you. You are the only thing that matters at this point in life. If you finish your studies now as a young eighteen year old student, imagine the possibilities that can lead up to later in life. If you get it done now you will have it out the way and nothing else holding you back. I know you can be your own worst enemy sometimes but stop it! This time is for your studies and to get to know yourself as a woman. Learn everything you can in life right now, stay inquisitive, stay engaged, get involved. When you get involved in life at college it makes the days go by faster and you become more involved and well rounded. Remember to stay focused and know that you are somebody special, you can conquor anything you decide to do.

The biggest piece of advice i could give my high school self is to take it seriously, while at the same time not worrying about it. I was very nervous about making the transition, but once i got here it \was very easy for me to settle in. I could have saved myself a lot of worrying if i had known that beforehand.

I would tell myself that you need to start applying for colleges as soon as they are open. Also, do not slack because it is your last year. Your last year is your most important year. You have to prove that you know your stuff and are ready to become an adult in the real world. Going through the years of highschool you overcame great obstcles in your life. Continue to not let these things overcome your life. Things may get rough, but keep going and pushing on. Do not choose a friend for a roommate because it will certainly ruin your friendship. Many people have warned you and you need to listen to them. Cherish friendships that you have, because true ones are hard to come by. Another thing is have a plan, coordinate a study habit, and budget your money. You love to just spend, and not think twice. Most of all, strive for nothing but success and you will indeed succeed!

College is the start to your career, so all decisions should be made wisely. The first step is to excel in all of your classes to get into the institution you choose. Good grades causes you to standout as an individual, get selected into the school you pick with no problems, and you receive scholarships. I would also suggest that you get involved in school and outside the class room. Joining activities not only allow you to interact with your peers, but it is also a key component to receiving scholarships, making colleges notice you from your involvement, and let them know your diversity and time management skills. Another factor like getting to know your teachers can benefit you for when you need letters of recommendations, and advice on college life and decisions. In closing do your research on the school you would like to go to. Take a campus visit to find out about the majors, programs, career services, and the cost of the tuition and living if you want to stay on campus. Keep up with all deadlines for scholarships and federal student aid, because school is pricey, so you want as much as you can, and soon.

I am going to be completely honest, I was not the type of student to fill out the college applications really early. I procrastinated quite a bit. I used to be ashamed of it, but I learned that I can’t change the past and I have to live with my actions. In some ways, I am kind of happy how my college experience has turned out. I have learned so much from my decisions and I may have to work two jobs to pay for school, but it helps me with managing my time and money, which is something I will have to do the rest of my life. Sure I don’t have the college “party” experience all my friends have away at school, but I have something they don’t, and that is my maturity. I have grown up more in the past 4 months than I have the last 18 years I have lived. There will always be time to party after school. So listen senior self, don’t be mad about not going away for school, enjoy what you have because you will learn so much more from having to work for what you want.

well, since i just graduated this year from high school , i could confidentely say i'm pretty much proud of my senior grades. My senior year was the best of all. I did everything I could to increase my GPA. I got stright As in my senior year. In high school i was trying and doing the best , but at my senior year i pushed my self to the limit and got a GPA of 4.00 in my last senior trimester. Overall, I got about 3.5 , which is still pretty good. I could've get a total of 4.00 if I was doing what I did in my senior year. So if I had a chance to go back and make some changes , my advice would be to me in my sophmore year. I was doing my best , but not like my other years. I didn't know much about GPAs.

If I was still a high school senior, the best advise I could have told my self was to start looking for scholarships and grants now! I would also say that you need to be prepared to study and there is a lot more freedom. Also enjoy your senior year, because when you get out, its a new world and its now crunch time. The next couple of years will make or break your future.

Let's face it. I missed out on a big experience in college. Staying home and going to a local college was definitely not a mistake. It was the best financial decision I could have made in my situation. However, if I would have gotten motivated earlier to apply for scholarships, I would have had the chance to move away to the college campus of my choice, and embark on a whole different adventure and experience. My advice to the high school me, ultimately, would be not to sit around and wait for scholarships, grants, and oppurtunities to land in my own lap, but to go out, do a little searching around, and take was is available to me. College generally is only something you go through once in your life, so why not make it interesting?

Apply for as many scholarships as you can. Focus on one major so you can get our degree as quickly as possible. Stop being so lax and focus in class you can be great! Look for ways to get ahead without working so hard. Save your money!! you're going to need it. Work hard and press on better days are yet to come :D

I would tell myself not to take school for granted, start strong and finish strong. Going away for school isn't always the best thing especially when there is an even better opportunity right in front of me. Don't get distracted by what is going on around you, stay focus and accomplish your goal in a timely matter like I planned. Get involve, network, hang out with the right people that can potentially help you in the near future. Just don't lose sight of your GOAL!!!

I would start off by telling my high school self to go directly to college without a break! I would advice myself to sit down and pick out a major that I will truly enjoy. I would encourage myself to enjoy life, dont be so hard on myself, and get involved quickly! I would also advice myself to make more friends and volunteer more!

I would have to say to focus more in high school to get better grades and to apply to colleges my junior year. It would have made a better impact on my college life, but college has taught me many things in life.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is very important and not to be taken lightly. Right now as a high school senior or even as a college freshmen it seems like hanging out with friends is more important than school work, but that is just not the case. If you want to go anywhere in your life you need to put all the engery you have into doing your best in college. There will be plenty of time to be with friends once you have graduated.

I would tell myself to take my classes serioiusly, because even though at the time I did not think I needed them they are imoprtant. I would tell myself to be better to my parents because if I am not better they will not help with college at all. I would also tell myself to say the money I make while I can because it is a lot harder to save money while paying bills. Plus, I would tell myself not to hang out with Becky, she's going nowhere and trying to take you with her. I would finish by saying that I can do a lot more than everyone seems to think I can, and if I applied myself I might just prove them wrong.

The mos important piece of adivce that I would give myself as a high school senior would be to study hard and try my absolute best my senior. I would encourage myself to choose classes that would be helpful in collge, such as psychology, sociology, and math related classes instead of "blow off" classes. I feel that by taking those classes it make the transition to college much easier since many majors require similar classes. This way you would have a basic understanding of the course you are going to take in college. I would also tell myself to try my very best in high school. I know that sometimes in your senior, you come down with a case of "senioritis", but your gpa and sat score are very important and can help you out a lot financially! If my gpa would tried or studied a little harder I could have brought up my gpa and been eligable for many more scholarships! Lastly, remember to do ALL the readings your professors assign you. Although it takes up some time and it may not seem important, there is valuable information to be learned, and the material may be on a test!

Hey Mike, this is yourself in college. Sorry if I startled you, but you really need to step up your game during your senior year of high school. The college life is very stressful, and it will take an enormous amount of hard work if you want to receive your diploma one day. I know you're enjoying yourself in high school right now, but do not slack off! You have done very well so far through high school, so make sure you don't take a day off during your senior year because you're really going to need a superb work-ethic to really succeed in college. An aspect of your skills you will really want to focus on this year is your literary skills because you will be writing an incredibly enormous amount of essays once you enter college. I didn't want to scare you Michael, but I just needed to inform you that you will really need to ready yourself for college. Enjoy your senior year of highschool, and goodluck in your future!

Definitely visit more colleges. You never know how much you will like a college until you visit the campus, and you need to visist several universities, so you can compare them and choose the one you like best. Visiting a campus will allow you to discover if you will enjoy living there, and you need to know this, because you will be spending four years of your life there. Discovering that you like the campus can actually help you choose between the colleges you have applied for. Also, do not be shy when you first arrive. Go out and meet friends, or you will spend much of your time being lonely. There is no better way that to begin by talking to people. Begin as you intend to continue for the rest of the year.

Deciding to go back to school after being out of school for over 30 years was an overwhelming experience for me. My three children in college, and many student loans; however, I felt it was my time to pursue a much awaited dream. I enrolled at Ivy Tech Community College in East Chicago, Indiana in January 2004. I continued to work a full time job, attend part time classes, and even my community service work. I graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration on May 10, 2008, and I can not even begin to explain what an experience, and a valuable opportunity this degree has done for me. Since my graduation I have taught classes to culinary students part time at Ivy Tech, worked with remarkable Chef's, and helped many organizations such as Meal's on Wheels with my volunteer work. I now need a Bachelor's degree to continue teaching at Ivy Tech with taking an additional 59 credit hours at a four year college. I enrolled at Purdue Calumet in August of 2010, and adding more to my student loans. Teaching students is so rewarding for me, and giving back knowledge is priceless.

My college experience has taught me life lessons more than any job I have ever had. Going to college introduced me to a melting pot of people, cultures, and ideas. I have learned more about life and the different struggles others face everyday by class discussions, group projects, as well as lectures from professors. I also believe college has given me the knowledge to conquer any problem or dilemma I may face in the "real" world. Attending college has also taught me the importance of diligence, patience and hardwork. Graduating from college has given me one of the most accomplished feelings I have ever had in my whole life. I have earned an education and that is the most valuable things any person could have. No matter where my life takes me I will always have my college degree by my side.

I learned to always put in your best effort to any project no matter how stupid I think it is. Also to learn to mingle with everyone and anyone in order to have a social status and be accepted. And last to study harder in certain areas than others.

I have learned that havin friends in college is an important thing. I know that some of the best friends that you will meet will be in college and that the college experience will lead you on to adulthood. It has been valuable to attend because people who go to college make more money. In the long run the pay out will be huge. The knowledge that you get from going to college is important and will stay with you for the rest of your life. So friends, knowledge, experience, and more money is what you get out of college. That is why it is so important to go. That is why it is so valuable.

At eight years old I was diagnosed with ADHD. For months I was pumped with medication’s that made me miserable. My most vivid memory was lying in bed thinking to myself “I must be a bad kid to have to be drugged like this.” For years I was told, I needed the medication. At 13 I attempted suicide, I hated being the ADD girl and the medication made me painfully depressed. Upon entering college I stopped the medication and it made me work harder. My college experience taught me that I didn’t need medication, it taught me how to find myself. My ADD has taught me that instead of working against it I need to work with it. Going back to school as a fashion design major has saved my life. Without school and the valuable lesson’s I’ve learned thus far I wouldn’t be organized, focused, or alive. I’m more focused as a fashion design major without my medication than I am on, and I believe the reason is because I’m becoming the person I was meant to be. Continuing my education is more than just a value, to me it’s vital.

Even though it is my first year in college, it has been the best experience of my life! Meeting new teachers who care and students who are perservering in their majors have inspired me to have a postitive outlook towards my future. I love attending college everyday knowing that it is one day closer to accomplishing my goal to become a physician assistant. Being in college has also made me a competitve person grade-wise. I have always pushed myself throughout high school to have good grades, but now in college my gpa is my LIFE! I feel that it is very valuable to attend college because it shows how much you want your goal to be accomplished, and it can also be very rewarding in the end. I have a great purpose in this life and I will do anything in this world to achieve what needs to be done. I know for sure my college experience will augment from best to amazing in the years to come; focusing on my studies will be my pride and joy to become the best in any way, shape, or form as long as I keep college as my first priority.

My college experience has helped me become more mature and understanding of the outside world (outside of High School). I am so grateful that I have been able to continue my studies. I have grown up fast this past year. I have had no help with paying for school and I have had to keep two jobs in order to continue. I have valued my classes much more, since I don't have anyone helping me out I know exactly how much I have had to pay for each course. Which is a lot, and in a way, this has helped me get good grades in my classes because I know that I had to pay a lot for each. I learned to appreciate every single thing. I know in the long run, this will benefit me and the family I will have. A college education is very important, the only way you can survive in America. My parents never attended college and through their experience of lack of further education I know the down falls and I do not want my family to struggle later on financially. Attending college has been my dream since I was in grade school.

I still haven't gone to college yet (I just graduated from high school), however, II am certain that I will have way more opportunities to communicate with different people, the strangers who came from total different background and have different mind sets and ethics. Out of my little bubble, I am looking forward to learn how to get along with variety of people, and get to know people who have exact same, or totally different interest.

I would have to say that I have recieved a great sense of achievement out of my education so far. I come from a middle-class single income household. My mother has had to work hard hours as a blue-collar worker to provide for me and my sister. So when I realized that there was going to be little to no way that I was going to be able to afford college, I joined the military. My military benefits have become my only chance to attend college without being in debt forever. So I feel that I have worked hard for my education (which is why I take it very seriously). My goal is to become a famous writer and have a valuable impact on the world. Hard work and Purdue Calumet are making my goal a reality. Thank you for considering me for this scholarship, it'd be helpful in so many ways.

What i have gotten so far from my college experience would have to basically what it takes to be successful. Being on time and attending ever class is a crucial part of succeeding in your classes. If you dont attend you'll miss out on the lectures and could miss a pop quiz or test and basically important information that could be on a mid-term or final exam. Also not attending class could result in getting points taking off of your overall grade which wouldnt be good. I've also learned of different resources available to help us succeed. Such as tutor centers the library and computer labs where you can go look up important information they u made need. I've also learned how to make time in my day to allow for studying. Because if you dont study then the odds of gettin good grades on quizes, mid-terms and final exams are not too good.I plan to finish my degree in construction technology so i can get a career in a trade that i have always enjoyed working in. And with this degree i can always go where work the work is.

During the two and a half years I've been attending Purdue Calumet, I have become more social not only to my nationality but also to many more. Purdue is always available when I help. It can be the advisor, tutors, instructors or anybody and they always try their best to make the students understand. I learn something new every time I attend class and have learned to appreciate the fact that I can even go to school.

i have learn alot and it shows that it doesnot matter what racial group you are from you are welcome anywhere oh time management and been punctual is the key to success.

Going back to high school with experience I have now of college, I would tell my self to take school more important. With out school life can be very difficult. I would also tell myself to learn to manage myself and my time, because in college you have a ton of freedom but also ton of work and you have to learn how to manage it.

This is an interesting scenario. I did not enjoy the high school life. Between the flux of hormones and the 7-3 days, I did not feel comfortable at all going to school anymore after high school. In fact, I had enlisted into the US Navy during that time. Now I am here as a second-year freshman, and I have realized how wrong I was. College is a rush! It feels good being a student, knowing that what I do now actually has an impact on my future. I would tell myself to go through college. It is a confidence-booster. The classes here actually make you want to learn, because you see what your work has done to your grades, your transcript, and your future. I do not have to go through the drama of being a high school student. The teachers here are engaging, working hard to make sure you work hard. They make you think "Well, why do I have this opinion? Why do I want to do what I want to do in the future?" I would tell myself, "You have our future ahead of you. Don't nuke it up!"

If I was able to go back in time, my sole piece of advise to myself would be to work on time management. I have discovered that with the use of proper time management, everything I desire to do is possible. I would advise myself to use a planner and plan everything even when to hang out with friends and when to watch television shows. As a busy college student, I have learned to utilize my spare time in such a manner so that I do not feel overwhelmed with school work yet all of my homework gets done. Time management is a term that was mentioned in high school but not until I was deep into my first semester as a college freshmen did I comprehend how time management inpacts the quality of my degree. As a college sophomore looking back now I would have to strongly advise my high school self to practice on my time management now by the use of a panner and by sticking to the time frames I set for myself prior to the activity. Having this skill mastered by the time I reach college would be the key to a successful start.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself never to give up on my dreams, and not to let small stumbling blocks deter me what what I am trying to do. I had my children young, which made it difficult to continue my education, but it is possible with a lot of planning, hard work and determination. It took me many years just to get my Associates Degree. Now I am trying to get my Nursing degree, which is almost beginning to feel almost impossible due to financials reasons, but I will do it. The biggest piece of advice I can give is to not take a long break between high school and going to college. It is so hard to go back after a lapse, and even harder when you work full time and have a family to support, but it can be done.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now the advice I would give myself is to focus on building a firm foundation to build off of when entering collage. What I mean by that is to start preparing yourself mentally now for the focus and displine that it will take to get through college & be sucessful. Collage is something that you have to be ready for & work at. The assignments & the enviroment is different. Teachers will no longer babysit you to do your work. You have to be mature enough to know when its time to play and when its time to study. There has to be a healthy balance to it, if you want to manintain a good GPA and not overly stress yourself out. Another piece of advice would be to start looking for schlorships now because collage is very expensive. Although there is fianical aid available any free money you can find now is worth it, so that you dont start you life out in debt. Because all the money you are borriwng now you will have to pay back plus some.

When I was a high school senior, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life and I think that is typical for many high school senoirs out there. I decided to enter the workforce at 18 and try out a few vocations before I commited the time and money that it takes to obtain a college degree. I believe that this method worked wonderfully and I would recommend taking a year or two off to any high school senior that is not sure of a career path. Not only did I have the opportunity to experience the work force first hand, I also gained a terrific perspective on my college career. I was able to parlay that opportunity into motivation for success from the beginning of my college career. I do not believe that I could have done that as a high school senior. So, my conversation with myself as a high school senior would be to take some time and build up the desire for college success.

I would advise myself to ease into college life with somewhat easier courses to become acclimated to studying on a college level. I would also research more carefully the requirements for my field of interest and utilize the counseling department more for advise on choosing courses. I would seek out more financial aid opportunities, including scholarships and work/study programs. Lastly, I would allow myself the time for relaxation and fun time.

I would tell myself to get my grades up. College is not a skate, it can get very hard. I would also tell myself to be more religiously stable and to be more strict in religious observance. I would remind myself that research is the key to finding the facts you need to know truth. I would warn myself that there is trial coming. But most of all, i would assure myself of my persistance and perseverance, because that will get me to graduation.

Dont be scared, but dont take college lightly. Go in with all your strength and set out to be the best. Ask questions, dont just take the answers that are given to you. Use all of the resources available at the school. Dont get carried away with a job or making money or going out, sacrifice four years for a lifetime of fun. Do your time put in the effort and stay focused. Keep your eye on the prize.