Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

I would tell myself that there is going to be times you fill like throwing in the towel on studying and doing homework, but just hang in there. If you need help don't be affraid to ask your professor for help and don't be affraid of getting a tutor. Get involved on campus right away and be open to new people so you can make friends.

Dear Lindsay, Many people are going to tell you not to be a teacher, but don't listen to them. It is your dream and you should always fight for your dreams and never regret anything. Your past is what makes you who you are today, be proud of it! As a senior, I realize studying isn't that hard, but don't slack off because it will make your college years a million times harder. Learn your own study habits and what works best for you now, instead of waiting. If you think you may need help with something, don't be embarassed to ask someone for it. The only person it will hurt if you don't, is you. College is going to be hard, but it will all be worth it when you get into your own classroom and get to inspire those students, just like you dream of. Remember to settle things with your roommates early, don't wait. It will make your life so much easier if you just admit something is wrong to begin with. Please take all of this advice to heart because you'll do great!

College is supposed to be one of the best times in someone's life and is a experience that can definitely be unforgettable. Making the transition into any university is something no one can prepare themselves for and can be a very uncomfortble situation. The Community Assistants available at Slippery Rock University are here for any student 24-7 and create an exciting atmosphere that makes no situation uneasy. If I had the chance to go back, I truely feel as if i would not change a single thing. In life everything happens for a reason and to even be able to experience such a thing like college is a true blessing. We learn from everything we do, even if it is adjusting to a place where we could possibly spend the next four years. College life will take a lot to get use to but with the help of your family, friends and teachers, any transition can be an easy one.

Don't try to act like you know everything. Work hard because once you get behind, you stay behind and it is very hard to catch up. It's okay to ask for help. In fact, it's necessary! At the first sign of trouble ask for the help you need. Put yourself on the line and don't be afraid of making mistakes. Also, don't take a semester off of Spanish...trust me! Your friends will help you get through the really tough days so dont be afraid to befriend people. Be openminded and don't be scared of putting forth an opionion. It's okay if you disagree, you are entiled to that. It doesn't mean you are wrong! Professors are here to help and you are more to them than a name on a piece of paper. Become friends with your teachers for they can learn just as much from you as you learn from them. Plus, these are great resources to use after you graduate. College is new, but don't be scared. It's nothing you cant handle. Be yourself and you will learn so much about yourself that you never knew!

If i could go back in tim and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell her not to be afraid to take risks and be confident. My freshman year of college I auditioned for a lot of pieces for the dance department and during auditions I had no cofidence in myself and I think it showed. That year I only made one piece. However, this year I really put myself out there and I have been in five concerts already. I would tell myself that college is very different from high school and supporting yourself is a lot harder than it looks. I would tell myself to not waste money on stupid pointless materialistic things and to save it for college. Also, I probably would have warned myself to get a part-time job my last year in high school so I would money for the many college expenses. The last important thing I would tell myself is to never doubt myself because I am a strong, hard worker that can do anything if I work for it and to never forget that.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to be more outgoing to people and not judge people based off first impressions becasue I ended up being friends with someone I never thought I would be friends with. I would also tell myself to wake up earlier and not leave everything to the last minute. I would also tell myself to review for Japanese more and make sure I retain it. I would also tell myself to join more than two groups on campus because its a great way to meet new people.

I would tell myself not to worry about whether or not I would adjust to a new place. What's most important is whether or not the school I choose will provide for the program I am interested in. I can make myself happy no matter what school I choose to attend. Each college is what I make it to be.

If I was talking to myself during senior year of high school, I would tell myself not to take home for granted. Eight hours away from home is incredibly far- and it's more difficult than you'd think. You love your family more than you realize, and you're going to miss them terribly. Spend some time at home and enjoy what you have before you have to leave.

I would say to myself don't trust people you knew in high school. Those people are not the same anymore going to college really does change you. I would also say to myself that I needed to get out more and know my limits on certain things. I would tell myself that I needed to keep my best friends very close but not to forget them when I went to college. Trust me you will need them to lean on. The most important thing I would tell myself is to not take life so seriously, its okay to let loose and not be so uptight. Be who you want to be and live the life you want to remember. Go crazy and have fun but also don't do anything you wouldn't want your grandmother to know about. Be the person that you know you can be.

Don't take your guidance counselor too seriously. Sure, you're smart, but that doesn't mean that you can't attend a school with lower acceptance standards. That school just might be the one. Remember that it's okay to not know what you want to do with your life yet and it's okay to transfer multiple times to find the school that fits you. Whatever you do, follow your heart, but keep in mind your financial situation and choose a school that meets your needs both academically and economically. It's rough being in debt, but sometimes it's necessary to follow your dreams. Take loans if you need them and try to work part time during the summer so that you can focus on school and your social life during the school year. Remember to breathe. When you're stressed or you feel like you've failed, take a break and take a nap. Sleep is so much more important that you might think. Lastly, I'd like to say good luck out there, believe in yourself, and take advantage of life's opportunities.

The advice i would give to myself would be too really plan everything out. I went into my first year of college and had no plan what so ever. i thought i would be able to breeze through these four years of school without a care in the world, but i soon realized that was impossible. After finishing my first semester, i sat down and really thought everything out. I realized I had to come up with a better plan for paying for school, and i also realized i needed to learn how to manage my time better for the upcoming semester. So if i could go back in time, i would take the time to come up with game plan for my year.

Honestly the one piece of advice I would give myself if I could travel back in time would be to stop and enjoy the moment because everything will work out in life. I wanted high school to be over so bad when I was there and now when I look back I would give anything to have it again. I love college but there were so many less responsibilites that I had to account for in high school that I never realized. I lost so many nights sleep wondering what my future would hold, instead of enjoying the time that I was going through at that moment. Everything always work out in life. Your life may not always turn out the way you pictured it would, but eventually you will always find the path you were meant to travel.

I never regret the choices I have made, but if I had the chance to alter my path along the way, I think there would be a few changes. If I did have the chance to tell Emily (the senior version of me) anything, it would be to stay focused. I was a great student with good grades. I took a year off high school, and sometimes wished I wouldn?t have. I didn?t believe those people who said, ?You won?t want to go back!? When I did go to college, the transition was harder because I wasn?t as focused. I didn?t believe those people who said, ?You won?t want to go back!? My mother, in a way, is like a version of me. She told me to room with someone I knew, which was a great choice. Also wait to buy the books, until you KNOW you will need them. That was a mistake I made! The main thing I would tell myself is to relax. Other freshmen are as nervous as you are. It?s ok to be unsure of a major, it?s a big choice, so dont judge others!

If I were able to speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that despite many students mentality that, to be a real college student, you must party, I've quickly come to realize that as untrue. There is so much pressure to fit in at your college, but there is no reason to have to party every night for the "college experience". I would also tell myself not to stress about the college level professors. Many of my professors are very friendly and always willing to help to insure that you succeed.

I would be so happy to see myself again from back when I was a senior in high school because I know that I can tell myself to prepare now for my transition. I would first congratulate myself on my improvements from every accomplishment in high school and for making the right decision by continuing to challenge myself with my education. After telling myself how proud I am, I would have to tell him the news about how college really is like. I would tell myself how high school wasn?t hard, but it wasn?t easy, college is mainly challenging. It will challenge you with time management, responsibility, and maturity. In college one must understand the importance of being punctual within their schedule. One also needs to realize that their parents are not there to tell you to do your homework. Lastly, you need to grow up while in college because you?re around an older crowd of people who don?t want to be bothered by kids. I would want nothing more than to be able to know ahead of time that preparation is needed before college in order to excel within your education.

I would have said nothing. There is nothing that would change the way I feel about the school. I love the campus and the location. The people who live on my floor are the best (except for my roommate), and my classes were not bad at all. This is a great experience to learn as I go through it, I would not want to ruin all the great surprises of this experience.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know about college life now and the transition I made, advice that I would give myself would be to make sure that I stay true to myself and I be proud of who I am. I knew I wanted to going to college to obtain a teaching certification before I graduated from high school. But going to a college where I didn?t know anybody, I realized I had to step out of my comfort zone and be outgoing and willing to talk to others if I wanted to make new friends. But not changing my personality was most important. Having those characteristics is significant because college is the ultimate place to meet new people and create friendships. College is also a place where there are people who are from different backgrounds and cultures. Even though I might not understand others cultures, it is important that I learn about them to become a member of the global society in which we live. The experiences I have encountered during my first semester have provided me with a foundation for my college journey.

I would tell myself to work harder. If I would have worked harder in high school I wuld be able to get more scholarships I wouldn't have the money problem I do now. I would tell myself to listen to what my parents were saying about how important your gpa is. I wish I would have worked harder for better grades because I would be more prepared for the college work load.

If I went back and time and gave my high-school-senior-self advice, I would have first told myself to not worry so much! I made the transition to Slippery Rock University so easily, and for the longest time I thought that I would not know what to do or if I would make any friends. I would have also told myself to research the campus and what it offers a little bit more so that I could have been using all of SRU's fine resources before I had to be told. I would tell myself to focus more on what makes me happy than "what looks good" or "what pays more money." I would have told myself to think of a job that result in many different jobs that I would like, or to find something that I honestly could believe I'd do for the rest of my life. I would have told myself to play more sports and be more involved so that I had a few more talents to bring to college. All this advice comes from my true thoughts, but for the most part I wouldn't have changed a thing.

manage my time and study hard

Spend more time on your studies, make more friends, and get more sleep to fully enjoy being in college.

Stay focused. Don't let yourself slip up and fail classes because you're distracted by minute things, like friends and what they think of you. Stay in contact with your high school friends if you can. But remember, they're busy too, so don't stress yourself out if it seems like they don't have time for you anymore. They don't right now. They're focusing on where they want to go in life too. Don't worry, they'll be there over breaks and you can hang out and catch up then. Don't take on too many activities at college and not have enough time for your schoolwork. You need to get out there and meet people, so SOME activities are good, but don't make them the focus of your college life. If you start having trouble in a class, get help from the tutoring center as fast as you can. Failing a class WILL hurt you QPA significantly, and it takes so much more work to raise it again than it does just doing what it takes initially to pass all of your classes.

If I could go back I would tell myself to join the Army National Guard right after High School and to go to college sooner. I would tell myself not to incurred as much debt as I have now making it more affordable to attend college. My biggest advice to students who have waited to go to college is to wait until you are 24 if you do not have parents helping you.

I would tell myself that I should save as much money as possible while in high school. Working can be a pain in the butt when all the rest of your friends are out having fun, but it will help you in the long run. The most stressful part of college was not the workload or finding where you fit it, it is the money situation. You are going to have loans no matter what, but you can still dwindle your loans a little bit. Also, study for the elective classes. It is not easy to go into a class when you think it is going to be boring. Try your hardest to get through the class the best you can. Study for everything because once your QPA is down, it is hard to bring it back up.

I would tell myself that no matter what happens to keep believing in yourself. I have been having problems with being confident in my dancing. My first year was hard but I know for sure that it will pay off in the end. Anothing thing that I would tell myself as a high school senior is no matter what happens your family will always be there for you. Don't make a big deal out of the small things. It will be a lot easier to make friends than you think. I've found that your best friend may be the one that you haven't know the longest. Trust what they say, the will always be there for you. But most importantly that as much as you stress about life you just have to keep believing that everything will be okay (because it will be).

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior before going off to college, I think I would remind myself that it is a new time. It?s a time to start new friendships, try new activities, and go outside of my comfort box. I would have to remind myself that it would be okay to mess up as long as I learned a lesson from it and learned not to do it again. If I could go back, I know I would make it a point to tell myself that there is no need to rush in to things, that I can take my time and discover my options in college; that I could take an extra course that interests me instead of following the major requirements to the ?T?. Also, I would try to make myself understand that studying in the library for four plus hours won?t be so bad; that studying does actually pay off when I ace the test I will be studying for.

I wouldtell myself that I was able to get loans to get through college, even if I had no money to pay for m education. I would tell myself to go to college right after high school instead of waiting for 12 years to go to colege.

to choose college based on your future, not the present needs.

If I were to take a step back in time to my senior year in high school and give myself advice; I would have told myself that taking college credits in high school would have given me a lot more preparedness for college. I would then tell myself not to stress about the transition of leaving home and moving to a knew place. Also the last thing I would do is remind myself that college will be very diverse, and that I need to learn to be more accepting of other poeple.

If I could go back in time to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to not be so afraid when I get to college. When I first arrived here, I was very timid because I was in a new place away from home surrounded by people I did not know. Although I did make a great deal of good friends in the dorms during my freshman year, I wish I would have gotten involved in more clubs and activities as soon as I got to college instead of waiting as long as I did. I would also like to tell myself that you only get one chance at college so it is important to make the best of it. I wish I would have spent more time being involved in activities and less time watching television in my dorm room during my first year. It is important to make the best of your time in college because it goes by much too quickly.

I would say that you should trust your instincts and not let anyone else influence your decision of what to do with your life. Live with someone you don't know and meet new people right off the bat. The first couple months might be rough but just focus and have fun and everything will be fine. Get involved right away and don't wait because the longer you wait the harder it will be to get involved. You may change your major once or twice but that's perfectly normal, many people do it. Have fun, meet new people , and develop good study habits right away.

keep and open mind and definately find out information on what the school is like from current students, rather than just the school itself

Go to a college because you like it not because it has your major. Find a place that you fit in and like and everything else will come. Visit as many campuses as you can. Visit places even if you aren't sure you would really go there. It gives you the experience of college visits and it lets you see what different places off. This will give you and idea of what you want your college to be like.

The best way to find out if a college is right for you is to visit it multiple times. Getting a tour of the school doesn't give you enough details about student life and what it's really like to attend there. I recommend staying with a friend that goes to the school. Eat at the dining hall, visit the bookstore, peek inside the classrooms and auds, walk the campus, talk to a few students, meet people in the dorms. It's important to balance what you're looking for in a college between academics, athletics, feeling comfortable and safe on campus, and financially. Find out if people stick around on weekends, and what type of stuff there is to do in town and on campus. To make the most out of the college experience, go over notes after you take them, get close with professors, and get involved with enjoyable activities and clubs. If you find yourself struggling with academics, take a break from your social life and play catch up. Never cram studying into the week before an exam, it'll take too long, and you have other exams to worry about!

My advice to future students and parents of future students would be to choose a variety of options. Be sure to visit all different styles of schools such as small, medium, large, urban, rural, diverse, etc in order to really be able to pick what is best for the prospective student. Once you choose a school, in order to make the best of the college experience you, as the new freshman, have to get out there and get involved. Join clubs that you're interested in and most importantly for me when I was a freshman was to not be afraid. Don't be afraid to do something you've never done before such as take French class. Don't be afraid to ask for help when you don't understand a word your chemistry professor is saying. Don't be afraid to live on your own without your parents. Don't be afraid to make new friends and most importantly, give you school a chance and you will have the best college experience possible for you.

To find the right college for you, just go and visit all the colleges possible. You might have heard people saying that you will just know when you find it. I thought they where just saying that cause I just did not get anything at any of the schools I visited, but the second I walked onto Slippery Rock campus, I just knew. I promise you, you'll just know.

My advice would be to go with your gut and what you think and nobody else. Don't go to a school just because your best friend or boyfriend goes there. You will make new friends and have a blast. Get involved on campus because it's the best cure for homesickness. However, make sure you keep up with your schoolwork because if your GPA slips, it will come back to haunt you. And parents; don't worry too much or freak out. As long as you have faith in your son or daughter and you're proud of the person they have become, they will be fine.

My advice about finding the right college is; go with your gut feeling. If you feel like a college is right for you, do whatever it takes to get in. When you get accepted into the college of your choice, it is a great feeling. Do not settle just because you couldn't get in the first time. Once you get in, make friends, explore campus. Your roommates may seem like they aren't your type at first, but open up to them, share your interests, and you will become fast friends. Professors are there to help, and that is what they love to do. You can go to them for anything. Just have fun, be yourself, and remember to study hard.

To the parents: go for a school that is at a reasonable cost with financial aids and grants If you can't afford it, the loans will bite you in the butt later on. To the students: go with where you are most comfortable. If you like a city setting, don't go for somewhere secluded and out in the country, and vice versa. Also, consider the size of the school. If you want small classes, go with a smaller school, if you want large ones, then go with a large school.

Parents need to know that this is going to be their child?s next home. A parent should allow the student to make the final decision and to not emphasize the differences in money. Parents may not know but students do worry about the money even if their parents are helping in any way. Parents should also know make time to sit with your child and help with the school process for it mean a lot to any child if their parent approve of where they would like to go. Visiting schools is probably the best advice anyone in college can give. When a student is on a campus they can get the feeling of being a part of the campus life. Students you want to feel as if you want to start school right away and that this will be a place you can call home.

You can't know what college is right for you from a simple internet page or a piece of paper that has been mailed to you. Go to the school. Visit and really take in the area around you. Look at how the students interact with one another, the smiles on their faces, the bounce in their step. Talk to professors and upperclassmen, and dont be afraid to ask questions. Once you step onto a campus that is right for you, you'll know. I did. And when you become a student in the fall, make the most of that place you're at. Join as many clubs that you can that interest you. Talk to the people you sit next to in class. Run for positions and become known to people all over the school. Make your voice heard, and let people know who you are. You are important to this college. Study hard, make your professors your best friends, take advantage of office hours, meet with your advisor, participate in class-in everything you can! Learn all you can while you're here. But most importantly, learn who you are. Learn that and you can do anything--everything.

In order to find the right college, I advise visiting the campus first. This way you can see if it is an environment in which you could live and be content. You can make the most out of your college experience by getting involved with clubs and organizations that share your interests.

I would advise parents to allow their children to apply to the schools that are interesting to them regardless of cost or parental preference. Dismissing a student's first-choice college often leads to the feeling that the student is powerless to make decisions about his/her future. Allowing the student to choose the universities he/she appplies to develops a feeling of responsibility that serves as the foundation for an attitude of ownership of the college experience. Following the concept of student investment in education, I would advise parents to allow their children to take on a portion of the financial responsibility for his/her college education. Having a personal financial investment in his/her education encourages the student to attend class and complete assignments. My advise to students is to "go to class" and "do your homework." Freedom and socializing breeds procrastination and a professor cannot grade what you have not turned in on time. Sometimes mediocre and done is better than brilliant and unfinished.

I would advise them to do the research first and to make sure they have the money. Also to visit the school prior to going there. I visited my school but I think I should have done more research. I want to transfer but I dont have sufficient funds to do so. Choosing a college is no small task. It is as important as who you will marry or who you will work for. Choosing the right college makes everything better for a person in the long run. When you are struggling in school it doesn't help at all. All it does is put stress on the student which piles on to the stress from school work and professors. I advise all High school Senior to really take there time, because when you rush it, it doesn't turn out as well as it would if you woyuld have paced yourself.

I would tell parents to let there children "do their own thing at college." Making new friends, getting into different habits, and enjoying being different, all these things make every person who they are. I think that is the most important thing college has to offer, even moreso than education for some fields. I would hope the parents have some effect on where their child wants to go to school, but the way parents raise their kids is a huge factor in this process. To parents and children, "relax, it is not that crazy and make the best of what you do!"

Check out all of your options and go with what feels right. Do not choose a school based on where your friends are going or where others wish for you to go. Make sure to find a school that fits more than one of your needs, both academically and socially. You will be not only spending your money on education for the next few years, you will also be spending your life there so make sure it's worth it. Get involved in anything that interests you, get to know your professors, and get to know your classmates. Use all resources available to you. After all, you are paying for it. If you aren't happy with your school, there is no shame in tranferring. There is no need to waste your time and money on several years of misery.

As an incoming freshman into any university/college, I would definitely look for the location of the university or college and its academic opportunities. Adjusting to rural or urban settings may be difficult and should be considered while selecting a school. More obviously, the academic program you are interested in as a student. Look into the curriculum, the staff, and the success of past students of the program. Many adaptations come along with continuing your education, however, these choices about your academic experience will be vital to your happiness and positive views of the chosen school. Lastly, personal interests may also be considered if the student and/or the family are having difficulty making a final decision. If the student participates in athletic events, musicals, drama plays, promotes environmental conversation, or has special social interests are all to be considered in the decision. As a parent, I believe that safety for your child is one of the most important aspects. Most campus are equipped with staff and emergency plans to prevent and respond quickly in case of an emergency. Academically, having the child succeed and enjoy their university/college experience should be considered as a parent.

Find a nice small school to go to.

make sure that you like the campus and the surrounding environment. meet with a professor from the department you are interested in studying during a personal orientation to find out if you will have ample opportunities for learning. make sure there are opportunities to study abroad because an international experience is an amazing experience for students. overall, make sure you enjoy the environment of the campus so that you are guarranteed an amazing college experience!

The right college for each student depends almost solely on the desired career path. Choose a school that has the desired major, but that also has accredidation in that field. As far as social life, I beleive, from traveling to other schools, that social life is virtually the same everywhere. Every individual has the same opportunities to make the most out of their social encounters, and if you want a fun, social, fulfilling college experience, it will be easy for you to make that for yourself wherever you go.