Syracuse University Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

Christopher

If I were to be able to go back in time to when I was a high school senior I would have a lot of advice for myself. First thing I would say would be to get invovled in the right extracarricular activities. There are many groups that students can get involved in that may not neccessarily be that benefical to them. I would tell myself to be careful how I represent myself as a peer and as a student. My biggest advice would be to not get too caught up with drinking and partying. Socializing is imparative in college but too much and too extreme can give you a reputation that is not very desirable. I would advise to take on leadership roles early. This will not only help to boost your resume but also give you leadership experience and improve character. I could go on for days giving myself tips and advice. I feel like the one most important piece of advice would be to take every experience and reflect on it, think about how I approached it and learn from it. Always try to learn from past experiences and unfortunately past mistakes.

Jonathan

Eighteen-year old Jonathan, In order to succeeed in college make sure that you try to open yourself more during freshman year. Don't think that you have to stay locked in your room studying because you feel that you might let your parents down if you don't get high grades. Although they are investing money on your education, an education is another path of discovering who you are. Yes, you can get high grades, but back them up by being an affable person. Esepcially if you want to go into business and/or communications, you have to make sure that you need to open up to everyone. I just realized that you should branch out to more people and luckily, Syracuse fosters that kind of environment. In addition, be assertive and not passive when you approach people. Although you don't want people to think you are too confident, there are definetely a lot of cocky people in college that you can raise your assertiveness to an extent. Knowing that you are a go-getter, try to reach that balance in assertiveness and approachability in college. - College Junior Jonathan

Erin

Be more determined. Do everything to the best of your ability. Everything will get harder and be more important than it it now, and you will need to care.

Kyle

If I could return and talk to myself as a senior I would not only encourage myself to continue with what I am doing but to make even more of life. I would tell myself to get out there and experience all Syracuse has to offer, all of the clubs and orginazations, all of the on campus events. As a junior I would explain that there has been so much I've been missing and once I figured out about everything that I would learn to love life even more. Even beond the social aspects of the school I would encourage myself to get experience academically too. I would say get to know the professors sooner rather than later, get out there in a lab and really learn what true education is. I would really try to drive home the fact that this is the time of my life and there really is so much to do in the world that its never too early to start. Once I told myself all of that I would just say to go out and live life to the fullest.

Kary

Hey Kary, I have to tell you a few things about college that no one really tells you. First semester is definitely going to be your hardest. You?re going to have to get into the rhythm of how things work in college and you?re going to be feeling lonely but you?re not going to be the only one feeling that way so go out and make some friends to build up a support system for each other. Sadly enough, procrastinating until Sunday night to do your homework won?t work as well as it used to because the work load in college is huge. Your professors will not care how many other classes you are taking so don?t bother coming up with excuses for why you didn?t complete the assignment. Don?t be discouraged when things get hard. Some classes will be extremely hard and others will be easy but just try your very best and you won?t have any regrets. There?s a lot of other things I can tell you about college life but it?s best if you figure it out by making your own mistakes.

Alexandra

Last year, when I was applying to college, my greatest fear was that I would not be able to handle the college-level courses. Everyone would tell me how the work load was significantly greater than in high school and that I would have no free time left. Though there is truth to that, I wish someone had told me that college really is just the next level up from senior year. Also, becuase you get to choose your classes, they tend to resonate with your interests better. Even though the work load is greater, the work oftentimes is more interesting that high school homework. Plus, the work is not busy work. The classes are a faster pace, but it is easy to forget that much of the slow pace in high school classes can be attributed to days for review as well as, keeping everyone on track and paying attention. In college, students are there because they want to be there. It may be more challenging, but that is what keeps the classes interesting. As a college student, you are always kept learning and questioning. The entire environment of college encourages such enthusiasm, making the difficulties more bearable.

Jaspreet

Knowing what I know now, the most important thing I would tell myself is to never doubt your decisions. I went through most of my freshman, and part of my sophmore year second guessing myself about my choice in a major. I would also advise myself to work hard, and choose one extra activity because balancing time is important. I was on three dance teams last year, and I was close to reaching burnout. I know now that I cannot do everything, unfortunatelly I am not super woman! I would say that making friends is very important. In high school I had a lot of trouble making and keeping friends, but I have self-confidence now, and some really great friends that keep me grounded. The thing I would say, is to enjoy college, the experience is once in a life time and to remember never to doubt your confidednce. It is the single most important thing that will guide you through decisions, and help you to make long lasting friendships. Once last thing, you and your freshman year roommate will be long lasting friends. You are in great hands at Syracuse University!

Tim

Attend the campus that FEELS right, and everything will work out. Above all, don't be afraid to take risks and meet new friends. College is an excellent time to start over on your own terms, but don't make the mistake of falling into what other people expect of you. Be your own person, be nice to everyone, and build lasting realationships with friends and professors.

Chasity

I would tell myself to be more open-minded and don't be afraid to try things that you have never experienced. As soon as you step on campus, search out for the many resources that your campus has to offer and attend a variety of events that will open your eyes culturally, mentally and spiritually. Take advantage of the opportunities that both the business and communication colleges have to offer & don't be afraid to ask questions! Enjoy your time, because four years surely flies by fast!

Charron

Charron, First off let me start by telling you that college is not high school. COLLEGE IS NOT HIGH SCHOOL! You better get this through your thick skull before you step on to that campus. Look, you have a full-ride to one of the best institutions in America. This being said you must start off with a bang. Not like the "Big Bang", bigger than that. You must make sure that you study like you never studied before, because we both know that La Salle Academy was too easy for you. Studying is a crucial factor to success at SU. If you study hard and put in the appropriate effort for all of your courses you should be in good shape. I know that social life will not be a problem for you, it never was. However, make sure to not let it interfere with your studies bro'. SU is big on social life, in all aspects of it...lol. So make sure you keep you "eye on the prize" and remember why your there. Life is life and time is money, you know how that goes. Work hard, play hard and be master of all tasks. Best, Yourself

Jenny

Be motivated, over come any obstacle in your way can only make you stronger. Even when all else seems to fall around you, keep your head up high and find your place. Freshman year was hard especially since you dont know anyone but the friends you make will last a lifetime. Don't rush things, everything happens for a reason. There will always be someone on campus who can relate or feel what you feel, you just need to find them. When all else fails, call home every once in a while. Join clubs that you are interested in. Relieve stressfully workload through journaling, gyming, and other creative activities. When you transition from all the workload of High school to college, high school definitely seems easier but college work is doable. Please form study groups for each class, be on top of all your work and look at the syllabus. Dont hesitate to find the TAs and ask for help. No one is going to look for you to make sure you know your work. Make lots of friends, stay on top of your studies, love yourself and be motivate. If you do all this, you'll be fine.

Ben

there is no need to apply to clarkson, cornell, RIT, or RPI, because Syracuse is the best fit for me hands down.

Alicia

Don't get distracted about your overall goals in life, the sooner you complete what you need to acheive, the closer you will be to that ultimate goal in life.

Ismet

Hey, Ismet, yes. Here. Take a seat... So, are you ready for the college selecting process? Uh huh. I see... Syracuse? Sure, I think you should apply there as well. Well, yeah, Syracuse University is really good, but there are a few things to keep in mind. First of all, are you ready to pay $50K a year? Well, I mean your parents of course.. No? Well, in that case you might want to look into external scholarships because their financial aid is incosistent and well below sufficient. OK, apart from financial aspect you ask?.. Well, let me think.. I had a friend there... Uhh.. Max, yeah, Max was his name! He would say he had so much fun there.. Which fraternity was he in, let me think... Oh, yeah, TKE. He said he and his brothers were tight. He said he'd spent all his time in the fraternity.. So I guess if you want to have fun, you need to rush too Ismet. Not gonna rush? Well, you might want to not go here then because other than Greek life there isn't much to do socially. Thanks for visiting! Come see me when you decide!

Megan

When on those campus tours, keep track of how long it takes to walk across campus and where the resident halls are located. Count the number of frats and sororities, it's a projection of how much partying there will be. Do research and learn what different colleges have to offer - speakers that come to campus, regular events, clubs and student organizations. You don't need to be set on a school or major at the beginning of senior year. It's okay to change your mind. Play attention in high school, because college is hard. Keep connections with high school teachers. Be nice to your family, because you'll miss them.

Michael

Do not stress about college life. You will be fine in that environment. Just remember that this transition is not only to college life, but to life on your own as well. Always be confident in yourself and don't be afraid to do anything. Enjoy your time to come, but remember you are there for a reason.

Alex

If I could go back in time and speak to my high-school self, I would advise myself to get involved in everything possible in college. Many high school students have the attitude that participating in extracurriculars is something that the unpopular kids do. In college, however, most people are a part of some kind of smaller community. Joining a group, whether it be in the arts, sciences, a fraternity or sorority, or anything else, is one of the best ways to go about meeting new people and making new friends, and this is what college is truly about. Thus, the more things with which one is associated, the more people one can befriend. While academics are just as important as they were in previous forms of education, college is really about learning to communicate with other people. The best way to learn how to evolve socially is to get involved in everything that garners one's interest, and to not be afraid to try something new. This is what I have learned in my four years at school and these are the words that I would pass on to my former self.

Esther

It's easy to get caught up in your social life upon first entering college because everything is new to you and you're out on your own for the first time. Still, you need to stay focused on your work. Though it's great that you're excited and curious, don't allow yourself to be overwhelmed. There are many opportunities available on campus to get involved, so take the initiative and go to every interest meeting. Also, nobody is around to push you to do your work, so you need to take control of your life and do what needs to get done. It's never too early or too late to begin networking, so jump on the chance when you see one. Your own classmates could be future networks that you could refer to, so don't let that slip from your mind either. After all, you're studying with people that are going to be in your own profession someday. There are so many clubs and facilities available to you that sometimes it's easy to overlook them, but don't let yourself get lazy. Ask questions to whoever/whenever. Remember, no question is ever dumb!

Eliot

If I were to go back in time and give advice to my former, high school self, there would be a few things I would say. The first, and probably most important thing I would tell myself would be that while classes in high school may seem easy, classes in your intended field in college are not as easy. You will find that classes for an Electrical Engineering major get exponentially harder from semester to semester. That's not to say that they won't be fun, in fact my Electrical Engineering lab is one of my favorite classes. One of the other more important things I would tell myself would be to not worry about entering a new environment all alone -- everyone else is in the same position. Actually, you will make more friends freshman year than you will for the entire rest of your academic career. Everyone is just as scared as you are, and are willing to meet anyone else to share the experience with. I recommend you run with this information and tell everyone you can, there isn't one person who won't benefit from this advice.

Holly

Going back to being a high school senior, the best advice I would have for myself would be to keep an open mind. Maintaining an open mind for all opprotunities that present themselves, in whatever form they make take, is the way to find your path. Not being set on one life direction, but remaining open to all possibilities tends to welcome the unexpected, yet more applicable direction.

Marcella

If I could go back in time I would tell my self to not stress so much about how hard college is going to be. It really isn't that hard as long as you stay on top of your workload. I would alo tell myself not to worry so much about my long distance college relationship, it works out. Everything will be fine. Another, really important this is do not stress about making friends! You friends are out there and you will find them its only a mtter of time. Again, everything woks out. The dinning hall food really isn't as terrible as everyone makes it seem so don't fret, you will have things to eat. Most importantly have fun and be open minded to new things, food, art, music. Become a more well rounded individual.

Durrie

To be completely honest, I wouldn't tell myself anything. I think that part of the college experience is being thrown into the fray and figuring out how to make it work. You can't bring preconceived notions about what you'll get involved in because you might lose out on the opportunity to fall in love with something completely random, like basketweaving or writing for a music magazine. As a high school senior, I would have given anything to know who my friends were going to be, what classes I would take, and whether I would like the dorm food. But now that I'm here, I'm relieved that I had the chance to meet so many people, take random classes like Arabic and Adventure Stories, and learn how to get creative in the dining hall. Usually, I'm one of the most planned, organized people. But being a little unsure of myself my first few weeks here took me to a whole new understanding of who I was and what I truly cared about, and I wouldn't change that for the world.

Jon

I would tell myself to take schooling more seriously. It would make college easier if I had taken the time and tried to do well back in high school. I would also tell myself not to give up on my dreams. I could have been further along in my life if I had pushed for what I wanted rather than waiting for something to come my way.

Kimberly

Take full advantage of as many opportunities as you can. The resources available to you in college are abounding, so use them. Never lose sight of your purpose for attending college and the goals you've set for yourself and plan to achieve. You have a strong support system behind you; your family is looking to you to make them proud, so do it! Think of all the hard work you put in to get this far; always keep in mind the obstacles you've overcome that have altered your path but never faded your goals in sight. That sort of perseverance is a must! Keep your priorities straight; there will always be time to work on your social life. Academics come first. All else will fall into place. You've struggled with time management, work on it! Work on this to better yourself; it will benefit you throughout your college career and in future endeavors. Be proactive, and confident. Cherish every moment--the good and the bad. Learn from your mistakes, and work on yourself everyday. You are being given an opportunity that most could never dream of--work hard, and enjoy.

David

I have done this already and gave the students this advice. You have four years to be a new situation and you should fully embrace it. If you have never done something before, try it once.

Rachel

I would tell myself not to stress too much. It is important to be realistic about the college application process while not worrying too much. Give yourself credit for your accomplishments. Know that college isn't all that it appears to be in those shiny booklets you get. It's not perfect. But that is better, because you will gain valuable knowledge and experiences for life. Know that you will have to adjust and make a transition, and all of that is normal. Keep an open mind and focus on your studies while trying to branch out to meet new people. Stay positive, and try as much as you can. College is an experience; take it all in for the best.

Annalisa

I would tell myself to not take life so seriously. College is a time to make mistakes, that's the greatest part about it. It's a giant sandbox: you can keep creating every kind of castle you can dream up, and if a mean kid comes around to knock one over, it's ok, because there's always an endless amount of sand to create some more. I would tell myself to practice making as many of those sand castles as possible, so when the day comes to grow up, you will have perfected the art of creating.

Sheetal

Do more work during the week so you can enjoy your weekends and participate in on and off campus activities.

shakira

I would tell myself to manage my time better and try to get involved a little to get a true first year experience. Staying boxed up in your dorm is not the way to spend your college years. College time needs to be carefully prioritized to make time for studying, making new friends, and participating in many activities offered.Also getting on your teachers good side is a great tactic, if your a good student they will usually work with you if your struggling. Don't keep things to your self, college is like a family.....There is always someone who can help you with whatever problem you are facing. College is what you make it, so if you put forth your greatest efforts you should have the makings of a great college experience!

Francesca

I would give myself the advice of studying more for AP exams so I wouldn't have to take the gen-ed classes that I am taking now. That way you can really just jump right into your major and decide if it's what you want to do forever. Also, I would say don't let people influence the way you pick your friends because in college, that can really block a whole group of people out if you decide you don't like one sort of person or another because you friend doesn't.

Tom

Heading into college as a high school senior, I decided to attend Syracuse University because of its location less than 10 miles from my home. I decided to live at home and save money. Although I have enjoyed my first 2 and a half years on campus, I believe that I would have had a much better and well-rounded experience had I decided to live on campus. Early on as a freshman, it was difficult for me to transition and make friends on campus. I started to get more involved and make more friends during my sophomore year. Now in my junior year, I feel like I fit right in with everyone else. I would rather have felt this way in my first year on campus, instead of my third. I now realize that the extra cost of living on campus would be easily repaid within a few years of graduation and working. The loss in the social aspect of my college experience is not worth the monetary gain.

Enrica

I would tell my self that academics are very important.

Rebecca

I would tell myself not to worry about making friends, figuring out my major, or getting a job. Currently, I have many good friends, I'm majoring in English to further my writing career, and I have a job on campus that I got within five minutes of walking into the dining hall. I would also advise myself to remember that it isn't necessary to get into an Ivy League school just to earn respect or a decent education. At the time, I knew that it was true, but it was hard to remember it when faced with so much pressure to do well and succeed. My final piece of advice would be to believe people when they say that whatever college you end up at will be the right one for you. It was true.

Julio

College life is a completely different atmosphere, a large bubble where only you and your peers reside in. Stay on top of your school work and never miss a class. Once you miss a class, you miss not only notes but future classes as well. Always get your work done on time and do it so that you can shoot for a 4.0 GPA. This doesn't mean you have to be a nerd though. Socialize and meet all people because everyone you meet in college is a future connection you can use to your advantage. Along with that, friendships in college last a lifetime, this is the time where you will learn to grow and will learn to adapt to others. Scheduling is important, probably the most important aspect about college, without it you'll suffer academically and even socially. Oh, and don't get a dog. Probably the worst idea when you have many responsibilities at hand. And don't get a freshman girlfriend, freshman year, it's not worth it at all. Live your life, college is about experience!!!

Dennis

One of the things I find that I did that have been helpful thus far is my service work (my charity work). This gave me a wide understanding of others beyond the school setting. With services in hospital and other proffessional setting, I leaned how to perform and/or interact in this setting. Thus, my message to myself would be "get out there and interact with others. Do not counter yourself out before you try something".

Shantrece

I would tell myself to never be afraid to try anything. Make sure you have fun but also plan accordingly. Stay organized, ask for help and take advantage of the academic resources. Do not stick with one crowd and go outside of your comfort zone. Join groups or even lead a group. Never say, "No", be different but always stay true to your beliefs and stay true to yourself.

Adam

Hey Adam! You will be going to college soon and I have one big advice for you for when you go there. Take advantage! TAKE ADVANTAGE! Take advantage of the opportunities that the school offers you. No one is going to push you or tell you to do these things nor will they just fall in your lap. Apply yourself to learning, apply yourself to your career. Do positive things, be proactive go out there and take advantage of the free things and opportunities that the school constantly offers for the people who look for them. Be sure to be active in career services and take advantage of the great chances to get an internship, make sure that you take classes and learn from them and are able to apply what you learn to the real world. Take away from your classes valuable information and constantly apply them to your life. Take advantage of the certificates and programs that are available for you to learn about specific skill sets even if you are not graded or do not have to take them. Take advantage of what Syracuse University has to offer because no one else will offer it.

Susan

I would tell myself to take care of myself and don't slack of in class because if I continue on like this I won't do well in college. Also I would take better classes and have a better plan on what college I select. I would tell myslelf that college is a lot of money so don't fail a class. I just think I'll be more aware of what I should have done if I could scare myself in the past of the cosequences of things in college if you screw up. Also I would tell her work hard at her job because saving money will be good for you when you're in college.

Khrista

Stick to your passions, read a lot, and create efective study habits.

Angelo

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would say that college is a big step up from high school; no longer can you play homework and studying off as a joke. I would also tell myself to do my best and hang through all the hardships the transition to college life brough me and tell myself to grow up and see that the world I lived in was very small and was not even a fraction of what this world is. Most of all, I would tell myself that eventhough the first few days without friends and feeling like I'm excluded from the rest of the residents in my dorm is rough, in time they will come to accept you and thats when college life starts getting fun.

Shirley

Since Syracuse University is humongous compared to my high school of 900 students, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of undergraduates on campus. The advice that I would give myself would be: to learn how to network, to be a go-getter, and to take on challenges and competition. Firstly, I feel that networking is a big part of any college career and it is important to meet and know people from all different majors because those people might just come in handy one day. Secondly, to be a go-getter can be tough to accomplish but it's necessary to be a go-getter because opportunities come and go, so run for the opportunity before the door closes. Lastly, being able to take on challenges and competition would develop different life-long skills in so many ways. Therefore, to ensure an easy transition from high school to college, it's almost critical to be able to stand up to different challenges, overcome them and also be able to compete with others on a respectful level. Arriving on college campus with these three advices in hand would prepare a successful and adventurous start to my first year.

Stephanie

The transition from high school to college is a challenge. However, when teachers back in high school will tell me that you are on your own in college and that no one would look out for you, I wouldn't belive them. In fact, I didn't know what it meant. College is the first step towards your future. This means that you are the one responsible for choosing your future. You are responsible of your own actions and deciding whats good and bad. The advice I would have gave myself as a high school senior is to be prepared for the change and transition you are about to go through. I went away from home to go to college. It was a difficult change for me to live on my own since I'm closley attached to my family. I would have advice myslef that going to college means to experience that difficult change for a positive change in your life. I am actually here becuase I want to become a professional and that will take a major sacrifice. Nothing is impossible when you have that ambition and energy to continue working until you reach that goal.

Niya

If I had the chance to go back in time to my high school years and talk to myself, I wouldn?t tell myself anything. I wouldn?t even approach myself, because I wouldn?t want to ruin what I already know I?ve been capable of. Talking to myself would probably get in the way of making it in to college, because I would think that ?Oh, I?m getting in to SU regardless of what I do now.? I know that it?s so easy for me to procrastinate, so talking to myself would definitely just get in the way of everything I?ve worked hard for thus far. There is absolute no advice I could give myself in high school, because everything I did whether good or bad got me to the place where I am right now; a student at Syracuse University. And I wouldn?t change that for any ?talk? in the world.

Yelena

Don't think that you are coming into school with the same privledges you had with your previous school. Learn a lot of people skills. Look out for yourself. When you know you will be reading a book you probably won't be interested in, try to find a used book with highlighting, it will help you pay attention and keep focus on the important parts.

ismabel

Knowing what I know now I will not cheat my younger self of the knowledge and wisdom I have gained of such experiences however painful they may have been at the time. I can only offer the words I wish I could have heard during those rough times of confusion and heartbreak. It?s okay to lose. It?s okay to know you are not invincible nor will you ever be. It?s okay to cry loudly and furiously. It?s okay to feel hurt, everyone hurts. It?s okay to be broken because sometimes you need to be though you won?t always approve of what has shattered you, you will learn that it was necessary. It?s okay to change because sometimes change is necessary. Its okay to fail. It?s okay to leave certain things the way they are, you?ll hurt yourself all the more while trying to fix them. It?s okay to do what you want to do instead of what you have been taught to do. It?s okay to take time for yourself and soothe your soul because sometimes no matter the posture of the body the soul is on its knees.

Tamara

If I want back to talk to myself as a High School senior, I would first tell myself not to come in pre-med because it's not for me. I would not want to tell myself to much about the future so I would just tell my younger self that although I may have many setbacks both personal and academically, by junior year I will know where I want to be and that those setbacks that I had will end up teaching me so much about myself and the world that it will be worth it. Even as a senior in High School I will still be all about personal growth so if I tell myself, you grew into an amazing person because of the setbacks you had, I would be satsified and I go to college and do it exactly the same way, minus the pre-med major of course!

KAYLA

To begin, I'd definitely start with my purpose for wanting to attend college. Without a solid and reasonable purpose, my future will be very limited. Once I've come up with an explanation, my knowledge on college life would be the next important factor. I'd ask myself, questions about my expectations of college. After hearing several opinions, I'd give myself some facts about college. Seeing that I was very involved as a senior, campus involvement would be a great topic. Being involved around campus in college gives your personality a huge boost. I'd encourage myself to further my activities such as basketball, tennis, softball, and other sports. Also, communicating with your professors is a huge help. I'd give myself tips on how to communicate such as e-mails and visiting office hours. Professors love when there students interact with them. The most important tip is time management. I'd absolutely recommend myself to better this skill now before I get too college. With all the freedom, it's very easy to get distracted by many events. All in all, following theses will definitely make my trransition alot easier.

Patricia

Hi, Patricia. As a senior in college, I have reached the pinnacle of my college experience. I am confident, experienced, and accomplished. However, entering into my 5th year of college, I realize that I haven?t achieved all of my goals. As you are about to head into your college experience, my advice is to continue to work to your utmost potential. However, do not forget that there is a world outside of the classroom and a world outside of books. I waited until the summer after my junior year to go abroad. Paris was a beautiful, lively, cultured city. However, I regret that I didn?t fulfill my dream of going abroad for a semester. Although the opportunity is available for me in grad school, it is a valuable experience to go abroad as an undergrad. I would also advise you to remember that you are going into a community that needs you. Community service is an experience that betters you as well as the community you are working in. Patricia, make as many friends and connections that you can. In college, you have the potential to become a person needed to change the world. So be that person.

Brandon

I would tell myself when it comes to academics to put an emphasis on time managment. College is different than high school in the sense that when it comes to class work, high school you go to class the same time everyday and go home and do work. In college classes are spread out and there is free time between classes that you have to utilize to your advantage. Then when it comes to being social my advice would be to make as many friends as possible. This is going to be a time that is going to be culturally diverse and a great opportunity to meet different types of people and make life long friendships.

Jeury

I would give myself a lot of advice about Syracuse University, since I would still apply and attend here if I had to go back in the past. I would give myself advice on majors, courses, dorms, professors, and different clubs within the university. About majors, I would tell myself that my major is the correct one for me, because I doubted it while a high school senior. Would also mention not to be afraid of dual majoring because as a freshman I would have the opportunity to enroll in courses that pertain to both majors, therefore I would have more time to organize and complete both curriculums on time. I would give myself advice on professors, which ones to take, which ones might be a bit rough around the edges. I would also encourage myself to join even more clubs apart from the ones I am currently a part of because during my freshman year I joined a few activities but had to drop some of them due to time management. Now as a sophomore, I am well trained and experienced on college life and time management that many things I could not do last year can correct now.