Thomas More College Top Questions

If I could go back in time I would be more proactive in my independent search for scholarships, academic majors, and alternative courses/ service opportunities. I enjoyed high school and em enjoying college, however, if I had explored my options more than I did, then the past few years would have been more rewarding and exciting. I work hard to achieve a high GPA and strived to do the same in high school, however, now I realize that there is a whole world outside of schooling. I am seeking out alternative study, volunteer opportunities, and exploring the career world on my own in hopes to get a better understanding for what I want to do out of school. I am going to go to graduate school for social work, hope to get more involved in my community, and want to form strong relationships with people that I meet in the next few years on my journey.

The transition from high school to college has been such a learning experience. High school didn't prepare me enough to what I went through in the beginning of the year. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing the information i have learned, would have made the road to choosing a college a lot yeasier. I would tell myself to start helping around the house as much as I can because once I moved out and started living in the dorm, I realized that I didn't have my parents to pick up after me. I wish I was more independent with my decisions because when you are at college, your parents are no longer there to help you make tough decisions with school, teachers and friends. I wish I would have taken my studys more important back in high school because the coarse load they give you at college, you need more time management than you think. Over time I've learned to relax and think things through, because that will help you make very good decisions in college.

If I could go back and time and give myself advice about college, I would tell myself to have confidence in myself. What I've realized about college is the differences between the school aspect of college is not much different. College is similar to highschool in the perspective that hardwork leads to success no matter what level of education you are on. It is easy to find yourself lost in the college world, you feel like a little guppy in a big pond; however, everyone else felt the exact same I did and it is possible for me to distinguish myself from the rest through self confidence accompanied with hard work. It is easy to recognize someone who is confident, they just have an aura around them. People around them can feel it and it brings them to another level also. Some people may confuse selfconfidence with arrogance, but there is a difference. Arrogant people have the need to make others feel inferior, I feel as a selfconfident person I bring other people's confidence up. It is important to me to encourage success and selfconfidence to everyone around me. If only I'd know the first day.

Do not take time off or wait to go to college. I know that paycheck sounds better right now but, believe me, the hardest thing you will ever do is to try to go back to college in your 30's. You will already be married and have children. Having those responsibilites along with college makes life even harder. Trust me there will come a time in your life where you will want to advance in your career and you will eventually need that degree to make more money. So take the time out now right after highschool when everything is fresh and while you are young and have no responsbilities and enjoy your time in college and obtain that degree you will need for your future. You deserve it.

My advice to myself would be to try harder in high school than I did so that I could have access to more scholarships and to help me be better off for the hard work I would have ahead in college. Along with this hard work I would have suggested to myself that I take more AP classes to also better prepare me for college, by taking a harder class. and also to get more college credit hours so that college class scheduling would not be as difficult or stressful. It all comes down to preparation for college in high school, even though my grades are good and I took some difficult classes, I now know that I should have done better than I did and tried harder than I did so that college life could be easier for me.

I would tell high school me to stop stressing over whether or not TMC was that right choice because it all works out perfectly.

I would say to myself....use your time wisely! Study every chance you get. Maintain a good GPA. Prepare for tests! Surround yourself with people of good character. I'm not saying my friends were bad, but they were average students. Maybe I would have done a bit better. Take pride in your studies. If you are going to put your name on something, be proud of it! Give your best effort. Make yourself and your family proud. It's very rewarding. Let your mom teach you to do laundry. Clean up after yourself! Mom wont be with you in college! These are just a few things I'd tell myself as a senior. Thanks for considering me for this scholarship. God bless, Garrett Justice

Going back in time and being in high school all over again, I think that I could have studied a lot more. After being in college, I personally didn't think someone could study so much. If I would have read more in high school and maybe just asked a few more questions I think that I could have been more successful. The biggest thing that I would have done was talk to our curriculum director and seen if it was possible to offer classes such as anatomy and physiology, that would have benefitted me greatly my freshman year. I would have taken advanced placement classes to help me prepare for college. Now that I know about college life is about and making the transition basketball in high school compared to college ball is totally different and I wish I would have made the decision not to pursue an athletic career in college so I could just focus on my major. Finally, now that I go to a Catholic College I wish that I would have attended a Parocial High School to help me in my religion classes I feel like that would have contributed to my success.

I would tell myself to work harder my freshman year and put myself out there more to make more friends and become more involved with campus activities. Also, I wish I would have looked into my major more and made more campus visits to decide what I wanted to do for sure.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that college is not as scary as everyone makes it seem. Yes, it is a little frightening to think that you will soon be living on your own, away from your family and friends, with only yourself to depend on. But, I would have told myself all the great things that I have found about college in my first semester at Thomas More. Some things that I love about college: the freedom, the community, the new friends, the new responsibilities. It is true that college is completely different from high school, but in a good way. I would also tell myself to focus and work hard in school, but not to overthink every decision, and not to stress out about every little test and assignment. Yes, school is important, but so is mental health. Honestly, I feel that there is not a whole lot more that I could have told myself as a high school senior, because ultimately I feel that I have ended up in the perfect place for me at Thomas More College.

- Schedule your classes with care. - Go to class, go to class, go to class. - Get to know your professors. - Study something everyday. - Take pride in what you're doing. -

Work harder in high school

First of all, I would tell myself to stay in school. When I was in the 9th grade, I had to move from a "not so good part of town" to a rural area with a suburban high school. I quit school because of the way I was treated and that wasn't the right decision. I tried to stay in school, but the teachers were even bad to me. The people that I was supposed to look up to for guidance, failed me, and it was because of the area that I came from. I did go back and get my GED but I missed out on my graduation. I would definitely tell myself to stay in school no matter what comes and to endure the harship because in the end, it will be worth it. I would set myself down and say, "hey, when you graduate college and feel successful, you can help someone just like you, who is struggling through their young life." It's not worth giving up on your dream. Now that I am older, I realize that some of the choices I made, were wrong. It's never to late to correct a wrong.

I would tell myself to use all the resouces available to me to enable me to take care of my family. That a high school education will not get you far in the future. That all roads (jobs) lead to a dead end without a college degree.

I would first tell myself that the road ahead is not an easy one. I should know and understand that I will soon be faced with questions and my decisions to these will effect the rest of my life. The school work takes alot of time and dedication but it can be done. I would have told myself to only keep those friends who I know will be there no matter what and to begin to seperate from the ones who would bring me down. I would have liked to know that somehow things work out no matter how dark or horrible they may seem. With work and a good attitude I can get through almost anything (so far). The tough situations will make me stronger and leaning on those who support me is ok. Asking for help is not a bad thing. I would tell myself to try not to worry about tomorrow, because it will have enough troubles... just make it through each day and give it all you have!

If I were to go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior about the transition to college I would give my self quit a few pointers on saving money and class schedualing. First of all I would tell myself to take as many dual credit courses as possible while in high school. I would make sure I apllied for as many scholarships as possible and work hard on my grades and extrachriculars. I would deffantely tell myself to go to a two year junior college first to get all of my general ed classes out of the way so that it would save money. As well as benifiting by smaller class sizes. I would tell myself not to pick a major my first year into college and to take as many general course as I could until I found a subject that really caught my interest. I would also tell myself to make as many friends as possible to help network for the future. Furthermore, I would say take as many credit hours as I could handle per semester to keep myself ahead t

I would advise myself to work harder an put a little more effort and instead of taking the construction program at the pruden center, I would tell myself to take the automotive program because I have a passion for cars and I enjoy working on them, repairing any bad parts, restoring a classic car and just all around being underneith the hood working on the engine. I would help myself get a better start right after graduation in the field that I have a passion in.

I guess I would remind myself about the importance of time management and to be open to all possibilities. But honestly I don't think I would change any of the choices I have made in college because those choices made me who I am today. It would have been nice if I had started out in the college I now attend or started out in the major I am now but that would take away so many experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today. I guess if I had the chance to talk to myself as a high school senior I would turn it down. I am happy with who I am at this moment and the experiences I have gathered on the way.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself two important things to do to be prepared for college. First, I would tell myself to develop a better study habit. I would tell myself if you think high school studying is rough, college is even rougher. I would also tell myself to work on better social skills. College is a whole new life for a high school graduate and to get by you need good social skills so you can develop new relationships and better contacts. Those are things I would tell myself.

I'd just tell myself to be who I am. Not to worry about what others think. I worry about that alot, and I used to more, but at College you get to start over. All the embarrassing things that happened in high school don't matter anymore, because no one will know you at College. So just go at it head first, with a smile on your face and your chin held high. Show people who you are, and you'll make your way into the community a lot easier than you think. But--even if you don't, you'll still be just fine at Thomas More College.

I would tell students and parents to spend a day at the prospective college. Talk to the students just as much as the faculty, these students will most likely take classes with you. See what goes on beyond the classroom because college is not all about grades and GPAs its about a lot more. You develop lifelong friendships and relationships. Look for clubs and organizations you might want to join because these become the people you see the most. I am in a sorority and so happy I am, most of my friends and aquaintances know this is part of my life will stick with me for my life.

I would look around before deciding on a place you always wanted to go. Make sure that the field of study you are interested in is very good at the school you plan to attend. Parents need to let their kids spread their wings a little even if they are stil living at home.

The best advice I could give would be to make sure you feel comfortable in the environment the school is located. Look at the people around you and see if you could picture yourself being one of them. Fitting in with the students that go there is important. You cannot choose a school based on where your friends from high school are going, which one has the best sports teams, or even status or reputation. Unfortunately, I found this out the hard way. I went to Miami University my freshman year because I had a scholarship to play soccer there. Playing at a division I school had always been my dream, and I thought other people would be impressed by me playing there. I ended up not being happy there and transferring to Thomas More. I didn't fit in at Miami and the money that I was recieving from there wasn't worth sacrificing my happiness. I am currently playing soccer at Thomas More and even though I'm paying more money to go there, I'm so much happier. I have made so many friendships I know will last forever, and I know I found where I belong.

Make sure you get a good tour not just the basic one. Also try to meet teachedrs you may have associated with your major and check ratemyprofessor.com. Try really hard to get involved at least your first year so you can meet people.

small college are better because the students can get more help. ask what the studnet can do if they are having problems in one of their classes. make sure they visit the department they are intrested in before they commet.

Always know that small college can always be helpful to the students and parents becasue it is easy on the student to make friends and its sure that the student will be safe becasue sefty is always better when their are less students. Always ask about tutouring and how the student can get help if they need it. Ask to meet with some of the teachers that will be teaching them so that the student is sure he likes the teachers before he comes to the school.