Syracuse University Top Questions

The advice I would give to myself or to any high school senior is to be confident with your decision. Regardless of your college choice, it would require some life style adjustments, a lot of maturity, and the ability to make good decisions. However, don't be quick on making assumptions or judgments. You have to give yourself a chance to adjust to the new environment and learn the new culture. You will learn so much and will make many new friends during this four year period. Just remember it takes hard work to make things work for you. No one place will give you an ideal college experience. It is up to you to select what is available and make it your own perfect experience.

The advice I would give myself as a high school senior is that it is a struggle that has to be dealt with everyday. During this time in your life different experiences are going to happen that you would not believe. It will be a time that would test your character as a person and your personal character as a woman. Ever morning when you wake up just say to yourself I am going to try my best and give it my all. In time you will be truely satified with your education because it will be an education you get for yourself.

Judith, Starting at a community college and transferring to a four year university is a smart choice. You will save so much money by doing so. When it comes to choosing a major, choose one you will actually enjoy and will get excited about each morning when you wake up to go to class. It will be worth it (especially when you have to pull an all nighter to finish a group project). I encourage you to take electives that will allow you to learn new things, explore growing interests, and meet different people. Take risks. Don't be afraid to make mistakes and don't be too hard on yourself when you make the same ones again. Live outside your comfort zone. Study abroad and enjoy every minute of it. Seek wisdom and receive counsel from trusted individuals, but try not to base your decisions on other people's experiences too much. Live. Learn. Grow. Help others unselfishly. Send thank you cards. Remember the real learning begins after you graduate. Seek a job for what you will learn not what you will earn. Be financially reasponsible and strive to be debt-free. Don't forget to have fun!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior , I will advice myself to never slack off . Senior year was a joke for me, because in my junior year I finished all of my requirements inorder to graduate. So I never took 12 grade seriously. I rememeber getting good grade without even study. I was going into my first semester of college with that mentality. Boy O Boy did I get a reality check. It is neraly impossible to pass a test with out studing. you have stay on top of your course load, or you will fall behind. I wish I took senior year more seriously, because it would have made my transition from highschool to college much eaiser. It's really hard to stop procastining when you've been doing it for a year straight, but first semester of college really made me break that habit. The habit of slacking off and procatination will not carry on in the next semeseter or the semesters to come.

As a senior in high school, college seemed like a fun place to explore the world on my own as well as learn new and exciting things. If I can go back, I would tell myself to be certain to always have my goal in mind, and that goal is to pursue academic excellence. With so many different people and social activities on campus, it is easy lose focus of what we have came to college for. I would tell myself that i need to work hard and not be dragged into the social aspects of life. I must always stay true to myself, and remember who I am as well as the principles that my parents have instilled within me. This will help me to stay focused. It will also help me to develop strong leadership skills, as I rise above societal limitations and aim towards creating academic excellence. I would also tell myself to embrace the educational opportunities offered to me as it will benefial for my future endeavors.

Well, past self, here are 5 tips from your future self: 1. Jump in at school. Your first week, everyone is going through the same things: missing home, making new friends, living with a roommate. This is your best chance to meet new people, join an organization, and try new things. 2. Naps are your friend. Sleeping at night for a full 8 hours is rare, so sleep whenever you can along the way. 3. Keep your door open when you're just sitting in your room. Don't leave your room unattended, but an open door is a great way to meet people around you. 4. Keep peanut butter and bread in your room. Even though you plan for it, you might not get time for a quality lunch. A quick sandwich has saved me many times. 5. Keep your family informed. Without them, you will be isolated. They are interested in what you're doing, and happy to hear from you. A mass text, group email, or quick call between class keeps family invested and aware of what you are doing. And remember, there is more than one right college choice when you're looking for a fit.

Time management. Two words that I heard countless times as a high school senior and thought I understood what they meant. In reality, I had no idea. My first semester at college was absolutely the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. Balancing schoolwork with club field hockey and writing for campus publications along with meeting new people and making friends, there was hardly time to relax. However, after much practice and perseverance, I learned how to manage my time effectively and find a happy balance with everything that I was doing. Once I learned how to manage my time, I was at ease. It?s definitely not a quick and easy transition form high school to college, and it is stressful and overwhelming at times. But remember this: it does get easier. Eventually managing time effectively will become second nature, it is all just a matter of adjusting. Try not to procrastinate and get work done earlier rather than later and you will be on the right track. With all the work out of the way, there will be plenty of time to relax and enjoy yourself and your new life as a college kid.

Overall, I would tell myselft to buckle down for the last semester of senior year. Many of the kids in high school just give up at the end of their senior year once they are admitted into a college. I myself, was one of those students. College will hit you hard if you do not buckle down right away. If someone slacked off their senior year they will lose some of the important work and study habits that they built throughout the rest of their high school tenure. The best thing to do is to keep working hard in high school all the way until the end. This way, when college comes around they will be ready and they will make a smooth transition.

If I could go back in time I would primarily tell myself to be open to everything and never pass up an opportunity you may want to pursue. There are so many activities and programs both on and off campus that are not usually offerred once you graduate and move into the real world. The best part is even if you mess up there is not a whole lot of damage you can do, and rather you will learn even more from the experience. I was not sure if I wanted to try out for the varsity cheerleading team at Syracuse because I was not sure if I would make the team or if I would enjoy it. When I was accepted I decided to try out anyway and after being on the team for three years now, I can honestly say it is one of the best opportunities and experiences I have been a part of. This was one of the main reasons I am a peer adviser/ambassador; so I am able to share what I have learned with younger students.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give myself is to follow my intuition. I started out on a bumpy college ride because I kept second-guessing myself and did not follow my gut. First I chose a college that my parents insisted was the right fit and when I had orientation, did not even stay the whole time because I knew it was wrong. That feeling came too little too late and I continued spinning out of control, following the path my parents had dreamed for me to take, by majoring in a subject that did not really interest me. Fortunately I eventually followed my heart and transferred to a university that was a much better fit for me. I spent much time after my transfer trying to make up for lost time, picking a new major I was more passionate about and pursuing new social activities. Following my intuition in the first place would have saved me much time and much trouble. I would have reminded myself that I know what is best for me. more than anyone else.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not solely about the institution, but about the people that attend that institution. I would have told myself to look closely at the students walking the quad. What interests them? What holds importance in their lives? So much learning is done outside of the classroom. Look for people that will help you expand your mind and want to join you in your intellectual journey. In transitioning to college, always be yourself. Changing yourself to be accepted will only lead to a false conciousness about who you really are and how your newfound friends really feel about you. College. Four (or more) years of your life you may never get back. Make the most of it.

Don't worry too much about what you want to major in because there are so many different things that you can study in college. Be open to a lot of things because college gives you the chance to have many different experiences so don't lose the chance to really experience college. Also, don't abuse your freedom that you have from being away from home because you can lose track of your goal when you first entered college. FInally, make all the friends you can and be very close to them because these will probably be your closest friends by the time you graduate. They can be handy when you need connections once you enter the real world.

This morning, I blew dust off a folder in the depths of my hard drive labeled ?College Application Essays? to give myself some well-deserved advice. I cringed at what I?d written: ?As yearbook editor, newspaper editor, and youth group president, I have given up on spare time. In the morning, empty cartons of Ben and Jerry?s ?Chubby Hubby? mysteriously end up in the garbage.? Apparently, this was my attempt at humor, but it was just plain sad. While my peers gulped cheap beer out of red cups on Friday nights, I had sipped hot coffee in the yearbook room, editing and rewriting. I ran myself ragged trying to find my ?inner voice? ? that thing my guidance counselors insisted was the key to successful college essays. I guess there comes a moment when you find your own voice, but it can?t be forced. I spent so much time agonizing over searching for my voice, but I didn?t need to hunt. What I needed was to fall down and make a mess, to break something. Getting wounded makes you realize you?re moving in the wrong direction, and thus helps to point you in the right one.

Don't make this decision lightly. It is not something to be made in a snap decision. Think about the things you want. Think about where you see yourself for the next four years. If you're unsure about what you want to do with your life...IT'S OK! Discover and learn and take in everything you possibly can. Don't take things too seriously just yet and have fun!

Work hard in college...

im tempted to tell my past self everything he needs to know for the future so he could aviod all the mistakes ive made but, honestly i need them. So i will fight the temptetion and not tell my self anything and just treat my old self to a nice lunch and tell him to never give up, even though i know he wont give up its always nice to hear someone say it and reassure you.

I would tell myself to mentally prepare myself for the load of work up ahead of me. I would also tell myself to open myself up more to other races than just asian americans. I would definitely look for a job at school freshman year because a lot of money is spent on food and clothing. Clothing especially because I was not prepared enough for the harsh Syracuse weather. Also, being far away from home, it is hard to get anything sent from home. I would go over what I need most and leave the useless behind.

Without hesitation, I would tell myself to soak in everything about the area I live in. The culture, the people, the busy streets, the trees, and even the noise. Because once I left for school, it was all gone. I spent so much time thinking about leaving, I forgot to take in everything around me. I was so used to seeing everything on a daily basis that I took it all for granted. When I arrived at Syracuse, I was in a new world. I did not have the same culture, the people, the busy streets, trees, and even the same noise. I still went to school with an open mind and I am extremely happy with everything, but I still miss the area I grew up in.

Just go with the flow.

If I knew what to expect from my college experience, I would've told myself to enjoy my high school career a little bit more and not sweat the small things. Details matter, but I used to be so focused on academics and being "the best" in high school, that I often missed the important things and overlooked the things that really mattered - spending more time with family and friends, attending social events such as sport games and art shows, working harder as a track athlete and interacting more with people in my classes. Often, I was considered "the smart one," and kept to myself, and even though that is never a negative, people knew me as just that - the smart girl. Not Silvia, the person interested in things not pertaining to academics, the person who likes going to rock concerts and enjoys tennis, but "the smart one." Sometimes, I wish it weren't that way. So, If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, having forshadowed the future and what my college experience would be like, I'd tell myself to be me, and to do what makes me happy. Whatever that may be.

Don't come to college unless you know you are ready for it. Take a year or a semester off and think what's the point to go to a college. It's not the same as high school. If you are not ready or not sure if you want get a higher education don't come to college, it's a waste of money if you don't change your attitude for studying. Once you are ready for college make sure you attend every class and really think about what you want to do for your future. Take every class seriously and finish your work on time if you don't, you are going to regret when you become an upper classment. All the classes you thought that was easy and didn't take them serious are going to come back and hurt you in the end. Although it is hard to imagine how the classes are going to help you when you graduate, you still need to take them serious. Apply for scholarship you will be amaze how much money you can recieve. If you work hard you get higher grade and you get money.

I would tell my self don't come to college expecting it to be like high school. In high school if you messed up a test or assignment you could basically always find a way to bounce back and fix your grades. This is not the same case in college, once you start fooling around and not focus on school your grades will drop there no net to save you. Always take your classes seriously and you don't have to do it alone there are always people here to help you. If you get one bad grade it not the end of the world most of the time there a solution. Lastly be greatful for upperclass men they are here to help guide you not hurt you.

i would definately tell myself to sociallize more with the professors, make sure they know who i am, and take every opportunity that comes my way, and never let community service trips or student government positions go by without me doing anything about it. Basically be more out there both academically and extra curricularly.

Try harder

Choosing the right college for you is one of the most important decisions you will make. How you perform at the chosen college will impact your success in education and the rest of your future. Do no be afraid to take chances and ask questions. Your success is measured by your willingness to attempt. Failure is not doing something wrong, but neglecting to recognize there was a mistake. Work hard, always put everything you have forward because there are rarely second chances. College can become one of your greatest experiences if you allow yourself to manage it. Know what is good for you and that with a strong educational foundation possibilities are endless. Being prepared is one of the best things you can do to succeed. Procrastination will lead to stress, manage time wisely in order to avoid this. STUDY STUDY STUDY! Always remember to take pride in what you do and never alter you decisions unless it ultimately will benefit you. There will be many different views from other people that you won't agree with. Always stand up for what you believe in.

Join student senate or any other sport/club organization to bring brotherhood. Do not join a frat/serority unless its acedemic. Focus on studies don't go to too many parties.

I would give myself advice having to do with academics. The change from high school learning and acadmics to college learning and academics had a pretty noticeable affect on me my first semester. In high school I did not have to put a lot of work and effort into my school work to get A's. In college the intensity and expectations are much higher and I did not pick up on that right away. I would inform myself to stay on top of class work and to study often. I would also advice myself to start managing my time effectively because that seemed to be a problem for me as well. Overall then I would advice myself to be aware of the difference of high school and college academics along with the change in schedule and time management. In college more is put on the individual to make happen and making sure to jump on top of things early is key.

Mariah, stop worrying and stressing. Yes, this is a very important time in your life, but the fact that you are determined I know that you will learn and do great in College. Now, you may be thinking that the words "Do Great" means that you will be on the Deans list, but that is not what I am refering to. Although I strongly believe that you will make the Deans list, I mean that you will try your hardest and put as much effort forth as you can. On the otherhand you are not a "Super Kid", there may be a time that you may forget to do an assignment, but not to worry it is not the end of the world! Dont beat yourself up over a true mistake. Mariah, you were brought up by great parents and you will survive all of the hardships that the college sceen may present with under age drinking and "experimenting" that some of your peers may indulge in, JUST SAY NO! Mariah, you are strong enough and more than determined to make sure that you have fun as well as take your studies seriously! Trust me you'll be fine! =)

Don't mess up freshman year. If you do, it is hard to get back up. Keeping a high gpa is easier than getting a high gpa. Work hard now, enjoy life better later.

I would say to not worry as much about grades. They're important, but there's so many other things that should take up your time in college. Like extracurricular activities, spending time and going out with friends, working a job, getting an internship, working with professors to do research and study with them, starting an organization. It's important to find a balance between work and play...to work hard and take the classes you need to take, but also to relax, and take classes from a wide variety of subjects that you want (are motivated) to take. you're paying to go to the school, so don't waste it by sitting in your dorm room on your computer all the time and doing things you could do at home. "Milk the school for all it's worth," take all the interesting classes you can handle. But you also need time to have fun with a group of friends, of any size, whose company you enjoy and who raise your spirits. You'll only be an undergraduate once, so take advantage of all the resources given, and never miss a good campus speaker...they're only at college.

Coming to college made me realize how much freedom I have at school. Naturally, teenagers take full advantage of this and do things they couldn't do at home. And I'm not just talking about partying all night or eating junk food for every meal, but freedom can go to your head in other ways. Like in school work. Or your social life. Or just everyday necessities, like getting proper sleep, brushing your teeth every night, or not watching too many TV shows on your laptop and neglecting just about everything else in your life out of either pure sloth or cowardice. Freedom makes me think, "It's ok, I'll do it later, I don't have to sleep." No more mom to tell me to go to bed at 11:30. And where has it gotten me? Under my covers, watching entire seasons of unrealistic dramas to forget I have my own life, not eating or sleeping, missing classes, ignoring my friends, neglecting my final project days before it's due with not even half done. My advice: Freedom is great, but don't let it make you forget why you're here in the first place.

I would advise myself as a senior in high school that being a college freshman you have to learn to balance your studies as well as the social life . Listening to others is a great way to find out exactly what the college life is like but going to a certain college because someone says that it's good, isn't a great way to know exactly what college life is like. I would tell myself not to listen to others opinions, it's good to know how people feel about their certain college or their social scene, but if I had the chance I would tell my past senior self to go to the school of choice and talk to the actual students and see how they view it and then actually experience it. Especially if the college setting is different for example my college Syracuse University is much bigger than my high school, so I would advise myself to get out there and try to get use to this by putting myself into uncomfortable settings to get used to how many people there are. Finally, always put as much effort into anything you want to achieve!

I would first and foremost tell myself to try to block out the people trying to pull me this way and that way in terms of where I should go to school. I would encourage myself to really sit down and think about what I am looking for in college and if each of the schools provides me with these opportunities. From there I would encourage myself to be me. Realize that in college you can find people with which you have common interests. I was confused about my sexual orientation going into college and it took me 2 years before I felt comfortable enough to come out of the closet. I think Syracuse University allowed me to grow and become confident in myself, that confidence allowed me to come out and show my friends who I really was. Be brave, take chances, and you never know what you might accomplish!

I would tell myself to wade in instead of jumping. I was so excited when I arrived on campus as a freshman that I joined a vast array of clubs and organizations. Although I am still active in the majority of these organizations and have joined more within the past semester, I think a little more downtime during my freshman year could have greatly benefitted me. I also would have told myself to take greater advantage of the city of Syracuse; it is a great outlet that I did not truly discover until about a month ago.

I would advise myself to be more outgoing and try to branch out a lot more within the first few weeks. Join more clubs, meet more people because although I have made really good friends I dont feel that i am as involved as I could be. Also now that everyone is established it seems more difficult for me to make new friends and bridge the gap with unfamiliar people. There are so many opportunities avalable at my University but since I did not join them immediately I feel that I have gotten caught up in my class work and no longer have the time to search for them. I would also advise myself to go to more guest lectures. I know there are allways a lot of lectures going on but I have only attended 2 so far and they have been really inspirational. The first was on cultural diplomacy, one of the speakers was Marjane Satrapi, the author of graphic novel Persepolis and the other was by Ira Glass, an extrordinary radio speaker. Both were interesting and intellectually stimulating so I do not doublt that I have already missed sevral other exceptional lectures.

In high school you were so excited to graduate and live the freedom of being out on your own and making your own decisions. I am now a senior in college and looking back four years from now I wish I had done more to use the full extent of my freedom. In college, professors won?t be pushing you beyond what you show them. If you show them nothing, then they will expect nothing more of you and so they won?t be able to give you the help and the guidance to take full advantage of the resources available to you. The professors will give you assignments and they will give you a grade, but if that is all you do, by the time inch towards graduation you will realize that all you did was pour money into a school to receive a diploma. If I could go back in time and do college all over again I would be more aggressive in learning and experiencing things that aren?t just the bare minimum. There are so many different lectures, galleries, shows, and people that you could interact with. Strive to improve yourself beyond what are expectations.

Do not be so doubtful.

Not to stress out so much about the college application process, just apply and the right path will come to you.

i would tell myself that there are career options in your field of interests. You will never be just having a job. You need to go to college now do not wait! Take your studies seriously and never let anyone destroy your passion.

There are two major things I would tell myself: apply for scholarships and start thinking about my major. Syracuse University is such an expensive school, and although they gave me a lot of financial aid, it's still not enough. I also came into school not really knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Now I might have to stay an extra semester to complete my major requirements. I know for a fact that if I had known this as a high school senior, I would be in a way better financial and emotional state right now. My transition into college was difficult, as I am sure it was for many others. I left Georgia and came to Syracuse for the first time the weekend before school started. I was lonely, home-sick, poor, and clueless. These factors made it even harder for me to focus on my studies. Now, as a junior, I am struggling with my major, paying for school, and being away from home. If I had prepared to face all these obstacles as a highschool senior, I know I wouldn't be stuck in this rut that I am in now.

If I could go back, I would tell myself to breathe. My senior year was filled with working constantly on all of my subjects, which did help in the end, but was excess stress that I didn't need to go through. I would've told myself that college is important, but it isn't just about working non-stop and not having any fun. I shouldn't have worried so much my senior year, but rather enjoyed it. Applying to college and creating a portfolio was tough, but I think I needed to have taken more time and really put myself through the processes I used for my art pieces and become consumed by them in order to have appreciated what I was doing more. This appreciation really comes in handy in college, and would've helped me to really understand what it was I wanted to do for the rest of my life, instead of feeling pressured to pick one major when applying. Telling myself that it is okay to change majors and not that big of a deal, is something I definitely should've heard. I would have not felt so tense all of the time.

Looking back over the past three years, I would definitely say that it's important to understand how to get the most out of the classes that are important to you. I wish I had taken more time to understand which classes were my priorities, and what I needed to do to get the most out of those classes. Now, I feel I have a great idea of what the expectations are within each course that I'm taking, and I understand what I want to learn from each class. Thus, my life feels more fulfilled and more balanced.

I would tell myself that it's harder than I ever imagined. I would say to prepare to work my butt off in every class and not to expect the A's I got in high school. I would tell myself that college is a new start and a fresh start, and everything that I was used to in high school to not expect in college. In college, everything is harder. Classes are harder, homework is harder, and nothing is spoon fed to you. Nothing comes easy, and you have to be prepared to work so hard to get an A. Don't expect A's either. I would warn myself that design history will be the hardest thing you will ever take in your entire life, and if there is a time to learn how to memorize, it's now. Don't expect college to be all parties and no work, because all the TV shows and movies are wrong. They don't show the all nighters and the empty cans of red bull in the recycling bin. If you do all the work, though; it will pay off, but don't stop. Don't give up.

Don't sweat it. Don't worry so much about where you're going to go to college, or what you'll end up doing with your life, or where you'll live. Life will work itself out, and even though this is probably how you feel right now and what you've been taught, it doesn't all depend on your college essay. The college application process stressed me out so much, and now that I'm in college, it's a lot easier to see the big picture. There are so many options and opportunities out there for all of us, no matter what institution we find ourselves a part of. Anywhere you go, you'll make friends, have great professors, and learn things beyond your wildest expectations. Anywhere you go, you'll find yourself. So don't sweat it. High school builds college up so much as the ultimate goal- the best years of your life, and so forth. But there's even more out there. Enjoy figuring out who you are, no matter where you are.

Make sure you choose the college you want to attend and do not make that decision based on other people. If you major in something you're just good at and not something you love your life might be full of regrets wishing you could go back and change the hands of time. Find what you love to do and let that become your major. Definitley get involved in campus; there is a club for everyone. Make sure to have a good balance of both academic and social life.

You've always heard that college is going to be this great, unique experience, and no matter what, it will be...but make the most of it: Open up your dorm room door and stop by other people's open doors, paint your face crazy colors and go to all the sporting games, go to the dining hall alone and ask to sit with new people - you're all in the same boat, so why not be in it together? As for that person that sits across from you in class that you haven't spoken to yet: make the point to speak to them. Make the point to get to know everyone on campus, and don't get too caught up in the people from back home - they'll still be home when you go back, but you need to make college your new home too, so develop your own little family. Don't take any of it for granted, because it's going to fly by, and you never want to say, "I wish I had done that." You want to end up saying, "I'm really grateful I had the chance to do that. It was amazing."

During my first week of college last year I was more nervous than you could imagine. My turning point for this anxiety happened during my first solo tour of the campus on my bike. I pedaled past the apartments and passed by a guy running around only in his underwear screaming while his friends watched from a distance laughing. At this moment I realized that college was going to be fun. All of my anxieties went away. Don't take life so seriously. Take classes in what you love and try to learn as much as you can about yourself by going beyond self-made limitations.

Be sure you know what you really want! don't limit yourself too much, you should always look for much more and greater opportunities than you think you can handle. work for it, be confident, and believe yourself that you can always make everything happen.

Work hard in high school

If I could go back to see myself as a senior, I would be tempted to tell my younger, stressed self everything will be okay, and to relax and stop working in overdrive. But I think it would be a mistake, because it was all that hard work and late nights spent worrying that got me to where I am today, and honestly, I couldn't ask for more. I look back at decisions I made and there are always things that could have gone better, different paths that I could've chosen and been better off. And I see myself where I am today, and I realize I wouldn't be who I am if I had turned in that application on time, or taken that class in the field I wish to study. If I went back to when I was a senior and told myself things would work themselves out, I don't think I would work as hard to get where I am. And who knows, maybe things would be different. I trust my choices make me who I am, and I've worked laboriously to get here, and I'm satisfied with that.