Stetson University Top Questions

Ava you need to make sure when you get to college you are well prepared. High school is easier than college and they let you retake tests but once you get to college the baby sitting is over. Retakes are not allowed and you have to make great grades on those tests. So start studying on how to become a better test taker. Also apply for as many scholarships as you possibly can. This way you will be stable financially. Other than that you are doing a fantastic job keep pulling through, head strong the way you have been through your honor and AP classes.

If i could go back and inform myself about what to do differently to prepare for college; I would tell myself to be the person I am and not change. I love who I am and that is why I am here at Stetson University. I chose this school because it was a well renowned school academically and in baseball. I would probably jsut begin better study habits and that is about it.

The advice I would give myself is to gain as much knowledge as possible in my majors, psychology and management, just to have a bit of an upperhand in the competitive environment. Also to save as much money as possible to handle costs that come along with a college education. What's also important is to learn how to properly relax because college life can be stressful, whether it's exercising, going on a walk, or even just meditating. I think the best advice I can give myself is to take initiative because that's what gets results. It's how one stands out and take the reigns of your future because you dictate where your life goes.

Graduation is around the corner Ambreshia. You have passed all of your finals and made all of the right choices, but I fear there are some things about college that you don't know. 1.) College is a lot different from high school. For starters, you will be expected to attend all of your classes with few absences. Your mother will not be around to wake you up. You will also have a lot more free time. Use it sparingly. Teachers do not care about your excuses; either you did the work or you didn't. 2.) Living on campus is a lot different from living at home. There are no parents there are no parents to tell you right from wrong. Do you remember the time when you wanted to go to that party and your mom made you stay home to study because you had finals the following Monday? Do you remember passing with flying colors? You have to be that person who says “I will stay home tonight and study.” College is exciting and fun, but the most important thing to remember is why you are here and to accomplish goals you have set.

Focus more on the math and sciences because your college education as a pre med student is very involved in these areas.

I would approach myslef and tell myself that you need to declare a major and stick with it. To choose pre med and find out all the information you need to know about everything, before applying to colleges. I would make sure I would apply for as many scholarships as possible, to take my studies a little more serious, even thought I graduated top ten in the class. Going into college undeclared was the biggest mistake I could have done for my career. When I finally figured out what I wanted to do in life, I was so uninformed about my major that I was going in blind and hoping I was doing the right things. Come to find out I was not meeting deadlines. If I could go back and tell myself this, and show myself that declaring my major and finally getting into my dream college and moving away will never come to be because you will be short six thousand dollars on your tuition and have to come home and return to the community college, and how complicated things do really get once high school is over, I think I would be in a better standing.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to learn how to manage my time wisely. In college, there are many social activities to choose from but one must understand that academics come first. As a high school senior, I sometimes made having fun my number one priority. This made the transition to college life a little more difficult because my parents are not here to tell me to focus on my studies.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to find more scholarships so that I could be financially stable throughout college. I would also tell myself to shop around for textbooks because they can be extremely expensive. Finances aside, I would let myself know that college is a great deal more fun than high school and that I would meet a lot of great people while attending Stetson. Also, becoming involved in as many organizations as possible while in college is the best way to meet friends who share common interests and even long term goals. I would also want myself to know networking through many organizations is also essential to being someone in college. Finally, I'd really want my high school senior self to know that going to college means becoming independent and striving to improve one's self every day. It means growing up and trusting your own instincts while trying to accomplish any seemingly trival goal. It means that with each acamdemic and social accomplishment, no matter how seemingly insignificant, you are doing it on your very own, and that is something to be proud of.

“Jeremy, life is action, right here, right now. Face things today as they are at this moment. Your life is an evolving history. The things you know, feel, and experience help to make you who you are. Don’t live in the past; live through it. You have learned many lessons time offers and today you use the past to create the living history of now. No one is ever going to live for you but yourself. No one can be happy or unhappy for you but yourself. It doesn’t make a particle of difference what all the world thinks, if you know something constructive about yourself. As you make the transition to college life, carry with you everything out of the past which was of the nature of love, truth, faith, goodness, and reason. Create a greater sense of flexibility, of love, a greater sense of tolerance, a deeper feeling for others, and for the universe. The seeds of today are the fruits of tomorrow. There are no real limitations except those which you impose upon yourself. Action is the law of life. Only you can choose whether it be constructive or destructive. Choose wisely.”

When transitioning from high school to college, most seniors feel ill prepared. As a college student, I would first assure all seniors that attending college is a wise decision. Not only will it provide the student with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and grow as an individual, but it will increase the likelihood of success in their future. I would advise them to set goals they strive to achieve as they go through college. This will provide structure, as it’s a guided path towards their future endeavors. Staying positive and motivated about themselves and their progress is important to stay on track. At one point, I began to lose motivation in school, which affected the quality of my work. Although students might not deem it important, exercise is essential when being a college student. Becoming physically active nourishes the body by improving neurological functions of the brain. A student will go far by going beyond their professors expectations. Keeping a powerful work ethic will help assure that result. Staying physically and mentally healthy are factors that greatly determine the outcome of a student’s college career. That’s the advice I'd give to seniors entering college.

I would say to myself don't take anything for granted. School is about learning and getting your education. Having friends and people to hang out and socialize with is nice but you don't want to neglect your studies. Losing focus in school places a hinderence on your grades.

If I could back and talk to myself before I ventured into the world of academia, I'd probably tell myself to come in with better organization skills. I was so thrilled when I first attended Stetson. It was my first time away from my parents. I love them, don't get me wrong, but I was finally independent! I would definitely remind my younger self to focus a little more on school and to thank my parents more for all the sacrifices they were and are making for me to attend a private institution. Plus, have a blast! It's going to be the best four years of your life, thus far...

As a high school senior I would have recommended taking more dual enrollment classes instead of only advanced placement classes. Depending on the university which you attend you may want more transferable credits under your belt so you don’t overload yourself your freshman year. I would definitely congratulate myself more for making it through my senior and high school career academically well. I would suggest finding out more about the campus and all the ins and outs and visit more than once. I would suggest really trying to get to know your admissions counselor so that you make sure the school is a right choice for you academically and socially.

I would tell my self how important your education is and to study, work hard. I have been in the work force 25 plus years now, but last year had just been laid off from a job that I thought I could retire from. Now I find myself starting over with no degree I see how important it is to have. I am so proud of myself for going back to school after all this time and focusing on a new profession in the Medical BIlling & Codeing. I hope to achieve this on two years. It has been difficult with only one paycheck from my husband but with school and bills it has been a real struggle. So now being older I am not giving up, I see a light at the end of the tunnel and am looking forward to the next chapter of my life. You just have to stay positive and hope everythings works out.

To all highschoolers out there...College is a very important step in life! It is a time where you get to meet people that have similar interests as you do. It is great for networking. It is a great place to meet you future spouse, as you both would have the same level of education which will help on the long run into your marriage. It is also a great time to get to know yourself and get involved in various activities. It has trly been the best years of my life thus far, and it would be a shame for any highschooler to miss out on such an extraordinary experience. To all prospective college students, do not let financial reasons get in the way of your University education. There are many scholarships available to you. You just have to put the time and effort! Remember you are the writers of your life. You have onone to blame but yourself for any path you choose and that is a great part of life to experience! Independence! So, make sure you get your GPA up to standard and study well! Good luck!

Don't be afraid, College is not as scary as it sounds. Think of college as some of the best times of your life. You will get the chance to learn in different environments, be exposed to new cultures and grow as a person. You will have the ability to choose what you want to learn and will be able to learn more about yourself. Also, don't stress about moving, finding time to study or doing laundry. All of these tasks will prove to be feasible and will only help you become a well refined person ready to enter the world.

"Hey me! When you get into Stetson later this year, remember to say something along the lines of 'I am the worlds biggest geek' when you get into the dorm. It really went over well and helped you... well... me... to make lots of good friends. Oh, and don't forget to just enjoy the day-to-day life. See ya'!"

Don't be afraid but dont be too confident. Truely expect a hard road with lots of work and sacrifices socially to pave your road to success. Even though you feel that college will be your chance to break from the shell you've made over the years your main focus needs to be ur education. don't let urself fall into deep dispair and freak out when ur class work builds and be proactive. Do your assignments as soon as possible and don't wait untill the last minute, for that has been the downfall for more than one student. Stay strong and be confindent. Work hard and remember that you can do because your purpose has a meaning. You worked so hard to get as far as you did so dont give up and slack off now thinking your in the clear. keep pushing forward for your better future.

I feel very strongly that I would give myself the advice to have courage. It is easy to lose track of where you are going and what you are meant to do in this life when times get tough and life throws you a curve ball. I am so glad that I am currently pursuing my passion for cooking. I am a career changer and making the decision to attend culinary school was the best thing I have done for myself in a long time. I don't think I could have forseen the joy that this path would bring me, now and in the future.

The advice I would give myself is this: I would tell myself that it is not the end of the world to have a tough time in a class, and that you can't procrastinate because it just makes it worse. Your professors actually do care about you, no matter what you may think. Your professors, and your fellow students, actually do care about you as a person, and if you pour your heart and soul into your work, you will succeed. Don't stress the small stuff, it ends up being small stuff in the end. Take it one day, and one semester at a time, and don't be afraid to go talk to your professors if you need help. They are there because they care about the subject and they care about their students. And if you try your hardest to always turn in your best work, you will do fine, and grow as an individual in ways you never would have thought possible.

Confidence. Every time I make an appeal to a prospective college student or ask myself this question I always come up with this word. I believe high school offers a unique experience, where self assurance is built and students really get to know themselves. As a high school senior I knew I wanted to be a teacher. In fact, I knew since I was in elementary school myself. Then, however, it was easier to beat myself up when I didn’t score perfectly on exams I studied hard for. Now that I can clearly see the benefit of my natural drive to do my best, I would regress two years and give myself surety of my success to come. I surprise myself all the time; It’s incredible how much I’m capable of and how hard I work. With the help of my professors I'm already closer to fulfilling my dream than I ever I thought I’d be. I love working with children; I've been volunteering at local schools and have even landed a teaching apprenticeship. Confidence, although it was acquired over time for me, is what motivated and still motivates me to expand my limits.

You NEED to get organized! Make a schedule, make a budget, and find the motivation you need to spent four more years of your life in an expensive school while working two to three other jobs. Also, don't go with management...pick marketing :)

Going back in time and the advice that I would give to my high school self are few simple things. 1) Become more organized not only in my learning but how I organize my work in folders etc. 2) Take dual-enrollment classes so to give myself the advantage of having a step up in my college status. 3) Develop better study habits, in high school where I could cram the night before and ace every test, in college that is not at all possible. In college having structured study habit can take you a long way. Study groups and doing well-informed study guide are very instrumental for success within college. Last and most important I would tell my past self being lazy and lackluster is bad. In high school where you can switch often once in a while and still be average, in college that is certain not possible. In college you must stay upon your game at all times, submit all your work on time because in college the professors aren't there to baby you but to produce successful citizens of society. In simple terms don't be average strive to become extraordinary.

Dear High Schooler Me, I know you want to take as many credits as you can your first semester: don't. Life is hard enough without eighteen credit hours of Chemistry, Calculus, Italian, and so on. Here's another idea: don't plan to major in Biochemistry. Why don't you take Intro to Linguistics instead? Trust me, you'll love it. Spend more time reading the text books, they actually work, and study hard. The first year is always the hardest. Stay strong little me. Keep at it.

Dear Diamante, I know you may seem confused on whats next but take it easy youl make. Two years from now youl get accepted to oregon even though they denied you the first time. Keep your competitive spirt hard work and drive to be the best stay postive its going to be alright . Your bright kid everyone will see it some day. Dream reality, life is what you make it this is only step one.

i would let myself know that now is the time to make anything happen that i wanted and that i should not wait.

I would make myself as strong of an individual as I am today, and overcome all the personal struggles I went through that caused my grades to fall terribly, which made all the colleges I applied to decline me. I very do wish that I could go back in time. Life would be much easier if only had the strength then, that I have now. However, there is a flip-side to this, because I believe the strength I have now is directly because of who I was in highschool, and all the negative results of not getting into a good college is what spurred me on into becoming who I am today. So, to be clear, I do not really know whether I would want to change anything. Everything in life shapes who a person is, and I am happy with who I am.

Looking back on what I know now versus my senior year of high school, if I could give my past self advice that would improve my future at the university level, it would be to always stay focused and determined and always study and work hard but do not over do it. It's good to have free-time to socialize and have fun. Though, you must always remember that there is a time and a place for play-time. Keep in mind your over-all goals! School comes first! And finally, live and be as and who you are because people like you better that way. Remember to smile!

I have gotten a lot out of my first semester in college and it has only been one semester. Mostly I have learned that challenge is a good thing,because it shows you that you can things that at the beginning you thought would be impossible. Experiencing challenges is valuable for all aspects of life, because you are going to experience adveristy and challenges everywhere and learning how to deal wuth those things in college saves us the trouble of learning them later when it will be too late.

I have been able to find a freedom from my abusive home life. School is my key to a new life for myself and my younger brother. College also has made me more aware of the world. I have also had the pleasure of meeting many professors who are true altruistic people. The experience is worth all of the stuggles.

Coming to college was a very difficult transformation. I grew up in the Virgin Is;lands and moving to Florida, where my immediate family did not live was extremly difficult for me. The first couple of month my freshman year was not to exciting. I really missed my home and family. Although I had those difficulties I knew that I was getting a great education and that I needed to stay here to be successful later in life. I have learned so much for all my classes and from relationships with teachers and other students. I have also become a more responsible and mature adult.

I'm a freshman in her second semester and already I've learned so much about myself. I'd never taken a physics class before and now it's my major. I learned exactly how to get along with people, but possibly the most valuable thing I've gotten out of my college experience is the ability to know myself. I'm learning my limits and boundaries step by step and it is because I feel safe enough at my school to break out of my comfort zone. Stetson has allowed me to really begin finding myself and I look forward to the rest of the journey.

I am now a sophmore for the 2010/2011 school year, and I have to say I love Stetson very much. The campus is beautiful, the students are wonderful, and I couldn't ask for a better or more understanding staff. The small class sizes have allowed me to gain a personal relationship with a few of my professors and I learn far more than I could on my own. The small campus is easily navigated and promotes a sense of community.

I am in my second year at Stetson University. I have learned independance and how to stand on my own to feet. I was very dependant on my mom. I have learned to make decisions, life skills and time management. I really needed assistance in writting and educational planning which I have made enormus progress at Stetson. I would love to stay at Stetson and continue to grow but without the help of additional financial aid I may not have that opportunity.

So far, I would say that the most important benefit I have gained from my college experience thus far is maturity. An 18 year old who has just graduated high school cannot be expected to have the maturity and knowledge to know what he/she will be doing for the rest of his/her life. Personally, when I graduated from high school, I was just glad to be out of my house and did not really care where I attended college. After being in college, I have grown up a tremendous amount and realize how important these years of my life are. Knowlege, like formulas, procedures, writing techniques, etc, can be gained from a book. Learning how to take care of yourself and make important decisions without the guidance of parents or counselors is something that must be learned through experience, which is something that I have done. Being a single father of a child with a severe illness, the decisions I have to make in life are very important. Staying in college so that I can get a good job and support my family is something that I KNOW I must, and will, accomplish.

College experience is different and unique for everyone who attends. For me, it was a time where I was enabled to gain my own experience and independence from my family. Being independent isn't as easy due to the big responsibilities . I was put in a position where I was given a choice rather than forced to carry out duties of a student back when I was attending highschool and lived under the strict house rules of my parents. I was in the position to make my own decisions concerning whether to attend classes or skip without a penalty, spend my study time either socializing or to burry my face in textbooks at the library, and go to a social events on campus. College was my opportunity to mature and learn my limits, learn how to manage my time, become more involved in activites as well as the community , and learn whats ethically and morally right based on my own experiences. With such opportunities, I was able to excell academically and individualy. I am still in the process of doing it as well ; With the experience and knowledge I'm obtaining in college, I'm ready for the real world.

Even though it is very costly I learned independence there and learned how to really study as well.

I have been at Stetson for only a semester, but already my college experience is loaded from meeting new people and learning so much in that semester. Stetson's community is small, but diversity is the mantra; there have been two seminars looking into Islamophobia, as well as an entire day devoted to understanding others' points of view. The campus was founded in 1883, but keeps up-to-date with several computer labs, as well as progressive undergraduate degrees such as Digital Arts and Law. It's been so valuable to attend Stetson, even for one semester because the program doesn't force students into general education requirements right off the bat. Students can go into major classes in their first semester and catch up with general classes as they are permitted. The major classes are also extremely in-depth and the professors want their students to learn, are excited for their students to learn. Stetson is situated in the small town of DeLand in Florida. The intimate nature of the small campus and community allows for close-knit friendships that I'm sure will last a lifetime.

In high school, everyone always looked down upon community colleges, and I was one of them. I figured that right after high school I'd be off to a big four-year university having the typical college experience. However, after my first semester as a student at a community college, I couldn't be any happier with my decision. Stepping onto a college campus as a student was like a big culture shock; it's completely different than high school. Academically it's a lot more challenging, so studying takes up so much more of my time. It's becuase of all that studying that I've learned to be more productive with my time, procrastinate a lot less, and learn better study habits. Not only have I been learning how to become a better student, but college has allowed me to grow as an individual. College truely is a time when a student discovers who they are and begins to turn into their own person, and I can be a witness to that. I'm so thankful for everything I've experienced in college, and I know my journey has only just begun.

I've only been in college for one semester and I must say I love it. Education to me is extremely important and I feel like my school as well as the students feel the same way. I really enjoy being surrounded by people who have a great thirst for knowledge like I do. Not only do I enjoy the academic atmosphere, I love the connections I have made. The school makes it easy for you to get to know admissions counselors, the President, professors, and alumnis on a more personal note which is great when it comes to asking for advice or help. Finally, I am really happy that it is so easy to get involved. I'm currently a member of two organizations and will be performing in a play next semester, it's so exciting! This is an experience that I am truly grateful for and can't wait to see what comes next!

So far, I've really learned more about myself as well as what I want to be in life. I've also gotten the chance to gain knowledge that I never expected I would if I hadn't attended college. I have also gained many new friends that I know will remain in my life for a very long time, I've gained a new family. I'm proud to say I'm a Stetson Hatter and that this college experience is valuable to me because of it I will have the opportunity to go farther in life, make my mother proud, and oneday be a successful woman. I look forward to the rest of my college life.

Ive gotten to learn that in order to be a successful student it takes hard work and time management. Playing varsity basketball and trying to maintain a high GPA makes you understand that you must have your priorities in order. Life is always about being balanced and I feel that Stetson has taught me how to be a balanced athlete, student and person everyday.

College was an eye-opening experience for me in several ways. To begin, I had my first real exposure to drugs and sex. This was not a "first hand" exposure, merely observation of their prominence in the lives of those around me. Actually, I spent the entirety of my college-years getting to know the woman I married shortly after college. In addition, college gave me an opportunity to step outside my own box, which I would have been less inclined to prior to leaving the nest. I joined a fraternity! Since I was a transfer to Stetson, my time as a Greek was short but I prevailed with leadership and community experience as well as some of the best mates, brothers, a guy could ask for. What I valued most at Stetson was the diversity of activities that I was able to participate in due to the school's small size; in addition to the fraternity, multiple christian ministries, Gospel Choir, Russian Club and work-study. My college experience truly broadened my horizons and provided an environment where I could develop and maintain relationships with those around me.

it taught me responsibilities and how to be a man because with this i'll be very successful in life

Well, I don't actually have any college experience quite yet. However, the little bit that I have experienced dealing with college has been fabulous the people at Jackson Community College have been so nice to me and very helpful and I can't wait to start my college life there.

My college experience has included many interesting and new things that have both broadened my perspective on life and has opened so many doors to my future. As an Environmental Studies student, my major covers many subjects from religion to biological studies to foreign languages and all of it has amplified my will to learn and to grow. As a freshman, my studies were meant to cover as many different subjects as possible and Stetson did a wonderful job of just that. They cater to your needs as a student and an adult, both assuring that you have what you need for success and giving you the space to learn from the experiences that are encountered. I had professors who were determined to hit the books the first day and professors who preferred to give you the guidelines for the course and let you learn through discussions without exams. I love my college and the small class sizes are my ideal learning environment. They allow me to know my classmates and to network my resources, a skill that is vital to real life and to my career.

In attendeding college I have met many new and fascinating people. I have learned that without true determination you will fail. College is expensive and that is my motive for actually going. I can't afford to waste money on procrastination.

It would be more than interesting to sit down and watch a film about the journey through a freshmens first year of college. To go through and experience the emotions of feeling that first positive acknowledgement from your professor or that adrenaline rush of agonizing fear during your first presentation, dry mouth, sweaty palms and all. In the end that is not the case, the emotions of a college experience is not recorded through the lens of a camera it is encoded in the idiosyncrasies of an undergraduate student . The first day of my freshmen year of college was comparable to being stranded alone in the darkness of a jungle. My parents high school diploma was all they had and any questions I had about college were unanswered as a result. The only positve reinforcement I had was thoughts of my father and his Leukemia/Lymphoma diagnosis . The gratitude he would share if I was able to obtain ideal academic standing was all I needed. College was a competition, in that, I wanted to obtain an AB average while coping with sickness of my father. The thoughts of his happiness alone made college the most valuable asset in my life.

I've gained a larger respect for people with differing opinions, I'm able to better tolerate the ideas of people I may not like, but because they are able to form their ideas in a way that isn't combative I have a great appreciation for those i don't always agree with. My field of study is Political Science and Stetson has a great poli sci department. The professor in the department are are all Ph. D's they have written books and speak around the country on issues ranging from evniornmental policy to economic policy to internaitonal affairs. It's a great thing to see people who are so passionate about their careers which happens to be my field of study. When I return to Stetson I plan to add a major, Environmental Science. One course in the Political Science Department is called Enviornmental Politics which puts my two passions politics and the enviornment in the same room. The university's location mixed with the passion of the professors who have devoted their lives to their field, it's a place where any student would be lucky to attend. Stetson will help me make a difference.

My college experience has been one that could only demonstrate Stetson's commitment to its students. As a freshman I struggled to adjust to a non-athletic environment and it was reflected in my classes. However Stetson never gave up on me and help me overcome the adversaties I faced. As my college career continued my life changed significantly and Stetson played a large role in shaping the person I am today. Through the help of great professors, deans, and the amazing ladies in financial aid the difficult challenges I faced at home and in school were easily overcome. Now as I continue my graduate studies at Stetson I feel at home and possess the necassary skills to persue a demanding career at the conclusion of my MBA.