Syracuse University Top Questions

The engineering department at SU is lackluster, you could do much better at another school. As much as you'd love to think that "classes interfere with your college experience" you really need to buckle down and work hard. High school was a breeze, and is absolutely nothing like what college turns out to be. You actually need to do homework, you can't pass just by showing up. As R. Lee Ermy wonderfully stated in Saving Silverman, "Boys, stay away from women. All they want from you is your man juice. If you get any urges you can't suppress with hard liquor, use this *holds up hand*". While that's not entirely true, don't get caught up in serious relationships. Like your tuition itself, you'll just end up wasting more time and money. No matter what happens, never just sit in your room with video games. Get out there, hold multiple jobs, keep an open mind on everything, meet everyone, and always keep yourself busy. School work comes first, but everything else is a great plus. You're awesome, no matter what others say, and you'll do great. Travis Mitchell and Alex Thompson, meet them.

Don't expect to glide through college, especially an engineering program. Work hard and get the best grades that you possibly can (remembering that grades are not everything - grades are important, but your work ethic and attitude are extremely important as well). Work hard and your teachers will realize it and if they are wise will recognize and help you along in your education. Apply to any college that you want to go to because you never know what my happen. I never thought I would be accepted to Syracuse University and here I am, a junior in the engineering school!! Unbelievable! My advice would be is set ambitious goals for yourself. Aim high and work like there was no tomorrow to reach that goal. It has paid off for me, and I wouldn't want anything less from myself. Anything is possible with good people behind you, guiding and cheering you on!!!

Studying will become a major part of your college experience, but by surrounding yourself with friends with similar course loads, you can make studying fun. Go to class and take as many notes as possible. Get a job and keep it. Be true to your friends and have their backs, because at some point, you will need yours covered too. College is just like any other facit of life you have lived through so far. Live it to the fullest but keep all of your priorities in check. Remember that your here for a reason and that reason is to learn how to study and to learn how to live life.

One thing that plagued me as a high school senior was the cost of college. It was the #1 reason why I chose to apply to the schools I did. Although my experience at Syracuse wasn't as exciting as I'd like it to be, the major factor that contributed to it was that I didn't have the social network I wish I had. I couldn't relate to anyone, the people here didn't deal with the things I had to nor did they experience the kind of life I did. We were lost in translation. If more students based their ultimate decision on things like their interests and activities rather than the cost, I honestly feel like my experience here at SU would have been more rewarding. The cost of private school on paper is daunting but once you realize that private schools offer more financial aid than public schools, I wish I had applied to other private schools. As long as you have the credentials, money should NOT be a factor in what schools you apply to. Don't pigeon-hole yourself into a limited number of schools because of the cost of attendance.

I would definitely tell myself to keep an open mind during the transition into college life. Leaving your home and setting out on your own is a very big transition for any highschool senior. During the transition, students come across many different people with diverse ideas and backgrounds. Students should try and be open to all the new friendships and connections waiting to be formed within college. Keeping an open mind when choosing classes also allows students to experience a variety of different professions which aids them with their final major decision.

First and foremost I would tell my self that life is not a bed of roses.Its about the hardwork and the experience you have in life that will see you through the storm. Focus is of prime importance and keeping the right focus at the right time is the secret of a good career. Another important thing I woulld tell me self that you have to work to master a skill and it does not come overnight , persistence is key and success is the breakthrough which is always the light at the end of the tunnel.I have always stood by this saying "There is always a silver lining..its the will to walk the line, the dark line, that gets you there" . With this foresight I would make the required transition without a speck of doubt all ready to go all guns blazing with whatever I am faced with!!

I would tell myself to take advantage of the numerous scholarship opportunities and social activities. Though academics is important in college, I would have stressed the importance of experiencing more social events and functions that displayed the variety of cultures on the campus.

I wouldn't be as nervous as I was to get to college. The adjustment has been very easy and I find that I love college life. I have only had positive experiences so far here at Syracuse, and I look forward to the next 4 years.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the main peice of adivce I would give myself is to live on campus. As a high school senior, I decided to live at home with my family and commute to Syracuse University. Now I deeply regret that choice. Living on campus gives students the opportunity to meet and make many new friends, experience living by themselves, and having overall more freedom than living at home. Also living on campus provides students with a great social life. Living at home, as I do, hinders one's social life. It is extremely hard to meet new people and get invited to parties when I have to go back home after I finish class, rather than going back to a dorm room and socializing with other students. Also on weekends students on campus get to meet one another and make more connections, which students who commute do not get to do.

Put asisde all of your fears and uncertainties and just go! You are about to embark on the most important and rewarding journey of your entire life. The college experience is like none other and will be the most fun you've ever had!

Senior year where the college process becomes intense and colleges are unlimited. Sending out transcripts to colleges to prove to them that you're what they want. It?s not so easy. Who would have known that writing your first paper in college would result to a C? In high school it would have been to my advantage to take college prep or writing courses to enhance my writing ability. A's senior year simply became B's and C's freshman year of college. It's not discouraging it just means that I wasn't fully prepared academically. Skimming through the readings in high school was a easy way to say you read but in college reading critical and analytical became a religion practice for me. Now let?s talk about time management where until this day many seniors in college wish they had throughout their college experience. Every inspirational college speaker that spoke in high school always said "remember time management is Key". I used to think I had everything under control, "I can maintain great time management skills." Not as easy as I thought. College was a rude awakening. Time became my enemy and work became overwhelming.

Go with your gut feeling. If you don't think you have a liking to the school then stick with that feeling. Do not let your parents or others get in the way of the decision because in the end it is only your life it is affecting. Look at as many schools as you need, with an unbelievable amount of schools out there, there will be the one that fits you best. Distance shouldn't be a factor in your choice of college because although you don't think you can survive being away from your parents, you will learn to live on your own faster than you think. Start looking into colleges early; don't let laziness get in the way. Picking your college is a bigger choice than you can grasp at the moment so try to choose with the best judgment possible. Lastly, take advantage of study abroad opportunities because it will change you forever and expand your view of the world.

Since I wasn't sure what I wanted to Major in I would tell myself to explore more options and speak to more people about choosing my major, not to just stick with what others thought would be best for me. Also to take a variety of different electives to help make this decision by interest and not assumption.

As you enter college, keep a very open-mind. If entering a school where there are certain barriers, do not be complacent but work vigorously to break those barriers down. Your four years in college is not just about academics (but this is your main priority), but what surrounds you socially and that's something that you need to keep in mind. This is very imperative for personal growth. Also, remember that those 4 years will be nothing like any other 4 years of your life. So, enjoy your college years and take extreme advantage of every opportunity. Do a study abroad program (if a semester doesn't work, you can do one in the summer), participate in as many extra-curricular activities as your workload allows you to. Do not become a "dorm-bug" and go out and make whatever impact you can! "Go confidently in your dreams. Live the life that you have imagined!!"

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, i would advice myself to visit the schools and to look around, to not only accept what i am told but to research and ask questions. I learn from my mistakes and i know that it would have been easier entering Syracuse University as a freshman rather than a transfer student. I would have told myself to not take such drastic desicions as of only being open minded to one school and not to the rest. Now i understand that what i did as a senior in high school was wrong. Also i would tell myself to learn to manage my time since passing oneself with homework can be a bit hard. I actually do have the chance to help out my sister who is now a senior in high shool, so she doe not make the same mistake as me.

Look Jonathan, college is no where near like high school and things are not easy. Learn how to manage your time wisely, because you might think that having 2 or 3 classes a day is easy and you have enough time to do homework and everything, you are wrong. Becasue you think you got more time you mess up more and use it unwisely. Also stay on top of your grades because in college, you may think that grades are easier to get because it's only a semester, but its short and there is no room to actually bring you grades up. And finally, Jonathan continue being yourself, college was made for you, make your family proud, especially make your mom's wish true, to graduate and have a wonderful career, something you could have that she couldn't. I love you mom, your are my biggest role-model.

i would tell myself to do what is best for you, and don't worry about what people would want you to do, or wish you would do. i transferred to syracuse university from the sage college of albany, and i wish i had not stayed in my hometown and gone to schoo lthere for two years. i was afraid to go out and explore my options, and i did realize my mistake, but in some ways i think i was too late. i'm glad i did take initiative, because i learned experienced many things i never would have if i hadn't. i also would tell myself to relax! don't worry what people will think of you, don't go with the current, make ripples and waves.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself i would try to better prepare myself for college life. I would tell myself to learn to better manage my time , as well as work out a better study method for classes. I'd also tell myself to be more open to different racial groups and be more social. I'd tell myself to learn to manage my finances better than i do now. Finally, i would tell myself to find a way to discipline my brain in order to get more work done in a faster amount of time so that i can be more productive witht he little time i have for homework and studying.

I would love to go back to high school and give myself the advice that no one gave to me. I would tell myself to stop worrying and stressing so much because college is not as scary as it seems. I would also tell myself to spend as much time as I could with my friends and family because you really start to miss them once you go away to college. The course work in college is not too bad as long as you learn to manage your time and get help when you need it. Professors can also be a really useful tool. The first days in a new place with new roommates is intimidating, but it is a lot of fun too. All the other freshmen are also scared and are looking for friends as well and meeting new people from across the country is exciting. Getting to experience people who grew up in completely different circumstances is one of the best parts of college and needs to be embraced. Lastly I would tell myself to take everything one step at a time and enjoy college because it goes by faster than you would expect.

I would tell myself that college is just like high school, just a change of scenery and more responsibility and independence. Be prepared to learn so much more about yourself and your strengths and weaknesses. It's an emotional journey that truly prepares you for adulthood.

Study hard and don't give up, even when the end is in sight. So what if you got a 95 in Chemistry in high school, if you skip class and don't study for the final you won't get an A. The same goes for anything else you're good at. You may have always been a good writer, but if you put off doing your final paper for your writing class until the night before you're going to get a bad grade (and pull an all-nighter). Also, don't be a shut in! A big part of college is about making friends. Don't expect to find lots of people that you're 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} compatibile with, and don't get discouraged if you aren't as close to your college friends as you were to your high school friends. You had years to get to know people from high school, so you know that good relationships take time. Give people at college that time, and you'll be as close to them as you were to your old friends before you know it.

Dont freak out. All the stories and the tales you are hearing about the scary college work are the same you heard about going into high school, and you made it through that. You didnt change who you were in high school, so why change for college. Dont worry about what the others are doing or saying, youve been you your whole life and its taken you this far. There will be times when work gets rough, but just remember that nothing is life or death, and you WILL get through it. Not every task you will get an A on. But as long as you put your best effort in, thats all you can ask. Make time for fun. while school is important you have to remember to live life too. Get involved in as much as you can. Being in different organizations gives you options you wouldnt have had otherwise, and allows you to meet people you wouldnt have know. Groups give you an outlet not only from school work but from your regular social life. Appreciate home. Dont take for granted a home cooked meal or simply having YOUR own space.

Karen, trust me when I say: you will regret not taking your first year in college seriously. And this: you will never be just a journalist, just a veterinarian, just a fashion designer; you are going to want to be everything. And this: you won't be the only one struggling. You know how many people out there you are going to meet? Do you know how many opportunities await you? You do not know now, but know this, you need to trust that you will succeed. I do not simply mean academic or occupational success, I mean SUCCESS success. You learn to work hard and feel great when you see that A, to try a little bit of everything before you realize what you want to do in the future, that people are out there hoping to see you fail but there are also people out there helping you hold your head up everytime you feel like you want to give up. In the process of learning to love yourself, you will also realize that you will get what you deserve. So make sure you are prepared to work hard, it will show in your grades, and your spirit.

Wake-up each morning and breathe into yourself. Remind yourself that you are the key to your own success and that the corridors of opportunities are always available. No one, I mean no one, can change what is destined for you except for yourself. The number one rule in college in to remain authentic to who you are. Authenticity continues through time and through history. Do the right thing? The right thing is completing assignments before going to a party. Doing the right thing is not being a bystander of any injustices you witness. Each day remind yourself that it is better to have quality than quantity. With that said you don't need five hundred friends to have an excellent college experience. As a human-being keep positive people around you because their positivity will lighting the stress that comes along with college life. The number one rule is stay connected; communicate with those who are there for you.

The grades don't matter, the status doesn't matter, keeping up with what you thought you should be doing doesn't matter. The time you spend, and the things you learn, those you will take with you. The discussions you have and the work you do in class are far more revealing than the letters you get at the end of the term. Also, everything gets easier with time and practice.

Have fun! Take classes that you are interested in and apply to a broad range of schools. Visit the campus and do your research. Trust your instincts and take risks. Be openminded and embrace individuality. Work hard and be motivated.

Well I know for sure I would tell my high school self that college is something i should not take lightly, i should come into college with a lot of optimism and thanks becasue there are plenty of struggling kids who could never have the opportunity that i have, so i have to be more grateful. I would also tell myself that i absolutly need to go to each and every class, because just missing one can set you back in so many ways. I would urge my past self to take time management very seriously, to never wait till the last minute because that will only cause issue. Lastly, i would tell my high school self to be way more open-minded and just open period,Venture out and do more things that you wouldnt do. And most importantly HAVE AS MUCH FUN AS YOU POSSIBLY CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make sure you really pick a college that you KNOW you'll be happy at, not one that you THINK you'll be happy at. Fit is important, location-wise, socially, and academically.

Take a good look at the social life in addition to academics.

High school was a time in my life dedicated to excelling, in order to prove to a university that I was an excellent candidate for that particular school. I used to think that I was so stressed out with homework and clubs, as well as preparing for the SATs and ACTs. However, I now realize that high school is a time in one's life where students begin to form their social and academic identity. This identity is vital to succeeding both in and out of the classroom, as well as within the real world. Looking back at myself as a high school senior I would tell myself, "You need to constantly work hard and utilize the intimacy of a high school setting. Also, take advantage of good food and healthy sleep patterns." It is important to take advantage of the resources you have in high school because in college, academics are one's own responsibility. College is a turbulent time in one's life where work always comes before sleep and finding good, nutritious food is a rarity.

Most importantly, listen to those that tell you to get involved on your own, and go to any event that might interest you. You miss experiences such as listening to a member of the U.S. Army National Guard give his account of his tour in Afghanistan as an ETT with the Afghan National Army, if you wait for your peers to find the same thing interesting. Hearing the first-hand, uncensored stories inspire new ways of thinking, motivate change in your in life, and embed unforgettable yet meaningful memories into your mind. Do not follow what your peers do because you?re nervous to start something alone. There are going to be other students that feel the same uneasiness, actively trying to get to know one another. These four years are supposed to be the time when you can do whatever you want, and it may be the most freedom you?ll have to explore these different interests. It?s critical to take advantage of the events handed to you. Half the excitement comes from knowing that you?re going to gain so much experience in a short amount of time ? the other half is making it happen.

I would go back and tell myself a few key things . One thing is that college is very different. The people and entire campus are different than anything at home. Immerse yourself in as many activities and social events as soon as possible. Most people are in the same situation, so making new friends is easy. Another key thing I would tell myself is that you need to speak up if there is a problem. Nothing will get solved if you do not speak up. This makes life with your roomate easier and also creates for less dramatic situations. Finally, do not let anyone influence your ideas or your way of thinking. If you do not want to do something or you think something is wrong then do not do it. Simple as that. This could lead to many situations that could alter your college experience or possibly your future.

Don't let the bitchy girls get you down. Stay true to yourself and everything will be fine.

I would advise myself to save money to help with tuition, and living expenses, expecially going to a very, very expensive school like Syracuse University. I would also advise myself to balance academic life and social life.

I would primarily convey to my naive high-school senior self that it's important not to be scared of anything. When a person is scared of something, or at least when I am scared of something, my mind's logical reccomendations become blocked, and I result in doing or saying something regrettable. Confidence, of course, is very relevant to my fear, so I would also emphasize having confidence in myself, in what I am doing, and in my surroundings to support my actions. I feel as though my lack of self confidence is my major pitfall, because as I reminisce on my experiences here, I realize that I could have engaged in a variety of activities that would have been infinitely engaging and advantageous to not only my academic life, but also to my social life. Therefore, to boost my self-confidence would be to boost my efficiency at school and my happiness with life.

#1, Adapt better habit, without good time mangement, first semster of collge life is really difficult. #2, Do better in literature class. Although English is my second language, I still think that I wasn't doing good enough in high school which could have totally help me in college. High school classes do help #3, I knew that finance is going to be a big issue for me, so I wish that I have more savings. Money is a big issue in college especially for me that I wasn't using my family's money at all. Everything pays off my check, I should have use my money wisely. #4, Make the right choices, do not regret what I had done. If I regret, I am only going to make my college career worse and the thing wouldn't get in the way I want. #5, know the true inside me. I had been pretending someone that I wasn't completely am for so long, that in college, I got lost. Don't know who I am. This creates a lot of daily life problems. I wish I could have know who I really am, to be really just myself.

prepare for college, but do not stress out,l it is not as bad, but much better than high school

College is not another stepping stone towards your future; it is a determining turning point. It is a place of opportunity, a place where you can experience real life by experimenting and testing your limits in this microcosmic society, while safe within the shelter of the school. Do not be held back by your apprehension or shyness - I know it is a big change for you: leaving all that you are familiar with behind and leaping towards an unknown future - but trust me, and have faith in the future and what it may bring. Seek out new excitement in these new primises: do not let your fear hinder you, and let your spirit of adventure steer you onwards to a new point in life!

I would tell myself three things. Try to save up as much money as possible. Join as many sports/clubs as possible to be eligable for more scholarships. And the last thing I would tell myself would be to have a couple different plans ready just in case Plan A falls through.

I would of definitely given myself lots of advice that would help me be much more prepared and organized. For example, I would of told myself to participate in as many extracurricular activities as early in the year as possible and take on leadership positions such as becoming the president of a club. I would of also told myself to apply to conduct research in the field that I am interested in which is Biology so that I can gain some experience and see what it is all about. Also, learning time management and teaching myself or knowing how to divide the work load up so that I do not stress myself so much and be able to get the work done on time without rushing would be another advice that I would tell myself as a high school senior. Meeting new people and getting to know the professors and faculty on a more personal level is another great advice that I would tell myself because this would really help me in the future when I am in the need for recommendations or references for when I apply to other programs or even Medical School.

Go to syracuse university but not for architecture apply to arts and scineces for psychology and premed and save your self the trouble. Also apply for a job as an RSA and an RA after your 1st semester!

I'm proud of the decision I made as a high school senior of selecting this school. This school has changed me in many ways. I come from a small suburban town in New Jersey. I've hung out with the same ethnic group of friends. My friends decided to go the same university in New Jersey. but I wanted to have a change in my life and discover myself. I wanted a real life experience. Syracuse University is a four hour drive away from home but it's worth my time up here. It's a dead city I must admit and has a LOT of snow but this place forces me to be an independent individual. I'm away from the distractions of having to spend money a lot. There's really not much places to go so it limits me but I like it. I'm more academically focused and socially involved. I have a high GPA and I was Secretary of a club for my major called Enterprise Club. I'm proud of my success, and I would tell myself to not have any second thoughts and continue the right choice of going here.

James, You need to budget your time very efficiently when you get to college. Make sure not to procrastinate! Procrastination is the enemy! Do not procrastinate! Procrastination is the devil! Try to find employment as soon as you get on campus.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take advantage of all the things that a college offers, such as the summer program for incoming freshmen From what I saw, those students who attended the SummerStart program at Syracuse University became very close to each other and still hang out during the regular school year. It eases one?s transition into starting college, and gives one a feel for how different college classes are from high school classes. During the first few weeks of college, be enthusiastic and friendly, and take advantage of all the different clubs and organizations available on campus. Participating in these different activities will allow you to meet different types of people. Making friends early during your freshman year will definitely ease your transition into college.. Everyone you meet is going through the same things you are, so you would have company. Friends make the world seem just a little brighter.

If i have the chance to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior; i would have many advices. i would advice myself to work more on my reading skill because now that i'm in college i find myself reading lots and lots of pages a night. i would also tell myself to apressiate everything, from my mom's home cook meals, to going out with my friends, to sleeping eight hours, and of course to having that support system with me everyday unlike college where you are your on support system and no one does anything for you unless you ask for help. Another advice that i would give myself would be to get well inform about scholarships/grants because right now i have four loans and that doesn't seem really pretty for my future, so i would have to tell myself to apply to MORE scholarships. The last thing i would tell myself is to have fun, you can only be a high school senior once and those special seniors events would not happen again or if they do, it wouldn't be with the people you shared your struggle for four years.

Going back in time and meeting myself as a high school senior, I would advice my self to choice the college that i though was best for me, not only sport but also academically origented. Do not to listen to anyone when making your decision, not even your parents. I would advice myself not to sell myself short but rather to reach for my goals, beacuse at the end of the day I will have to return the favor and provide for my parents, I will have to provide for myself and I will have to provide for my family. This is why you need to do what is best for you and no one else because you have to love what you do, and you are the only one who can truely pave your future, so you must love what you know, because if you don't you will never be a happy man.

i would tell myself to be more open to everyone around . if i see someone that I do not know I should introduce myself and just be friendly. That really makes a difference in college. it is very easy for one to alienate his/her self from everything. i would tell myself to listen more to the advice of my parents as they were mostly right and always do have the best intentions for me. I am glad I took their advice sooner rather than later on in my time in college.

Monica, your GPA is not the most important thing about college. Focus on being as creative as you can and build an incredible portfolio. Get involved early and make connections with those around you- you may make some life-long friends. Don't forget to keep in contact with people back home. Learn from those who are different from you. Embrace the winter weather, however uncomfortable it may be. Take the day off if you need it. Look around. Take lots of pictures. Fake confidence if it's not really there. Go to the gym no matter how lazy you are feeling. Wake up early if you can. Get a job so that you can afford to have some fun. Make a few mistakes. Bend the rules and toe the line. And keep in mind that college is only for four short years, so you'd better make it good.

I would say to myself: take a couple of years of, go explore the world, than, no matter what you did, go back and finish your higher education.

If I can go back to my high school senior, I would tell myself to consider more schools similar to Syracuse University. I think schools similar to SU is a very good fit for myself and that I've made a good decision coming to Syracuse University. Although the numbers in the college books looks big, its fairly cozy and easy to adapt to. I say visit schools! I wasn't able to visit schools as a high school students but I think it's helpful in the decision making especiall now that I've seen the tours giving by my university.