University of Memphis Top Questions

I want to good job, a lot of the classes in my field that I have taken have helped me out a lot to understand more about the career I want to go into. I don't agree with all the electives and undergrad classes must students tend to drop out due to these classes that have nothing to do with their degree, I for one wanted to drop out a coupld of times, I am a psychology major not a math major or fine arts major.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself not to be nervous about college. I think every senior has that same feeling ready to grow up and be in college, but it is a change and not to many people like changes. I wish I would have known how much better college is compared to high school. There is more freedom and people can actually express their feelings and individuality with out getting in trouble. I would tell my self that high school is not even close to the best time of your life like many people say. Overall, I would just explain what college life is like and how much fun it actually is.

If I could talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to not be hesitant about declaring a major and taking the classes I want. I am more sure of myself now, but the things that I wanted to start studying then are the same things I truly enjoy now. I allowed advisors and friends to caution me about taking on too much, and keep me from doing what I really wanted to do with my education. Had I known college would be so easy, I would have taken the maximum course load from the very first semester and already be done with my undergrad degree. Instead I have accrued more debt than I would have thought possible in such a short a time.

I would tell my high school senior self to not worry so much about making friends and being deferent . Worry more about how to pass the class and not how many friends you have in that class. I would also tell my high school self to manage my time better. If my time was spent studing and finding a job insted of in front of the computer so much, I would have succeded more. Lastly I would tell myself to care more about how the money was spent because I spent all my dinning dollars on crazy food and went hungry in the last of the year.

If I could go back and talk to me as a senior in high school I would tell the younger me to be more serious and I would have participated in more school activities. I would tell my younger self to be more social and I would have taken education more seriously. I would tell the younger me to take the ACT?s earlier rather than waiting until my junior or senior year to take them. I would tell her to manage her time more wisely and to start looking for colleges and scholarship programs more in advance. I would let her know that education is very serious and to survive in this world it is a necessity to have it.

Going back in time to advise myself, I'd say go with computers. Don't play around in engineering, architecture or geology. Computers is where you'll make the most of your personality, passion for drawing, and environmental concerns. You will soon learn more about computers, personally but a college background will help emensely. Your proffessional life will be much better if you would follow this advice. Also study hard as you will not get this opportunity again for a long long while. Get involved with some extra campus activities such as clubs or just go and hang out with people once in a while. Your a very social creature. Make the most of everything offered by your chosen school. Finish what you start. And apply for as many scholarships as possible, because so may of them go unclaimed. Go for a vocational school that offers specialties like computers.

The only advice i would give myself is to go ahead and not wait. I am 27 years old when I finally made the decision to go back to school. I had the opportunity to go a long time ago with a "free ride". Because I didn't take it now I am responsible for paying for college myself. I now have a family .... husband and kids, and am pregnant with our fourth child now while attending. I started college my first semester 5 months pregnant and I am due to deliver right in the middle of my second semester. I have to admit the before I wasn't fully ready for college and that is why I made the decision to not go then, but boy oh boy is it hard now with a family to support. But my determination to make our future better is one of my many motivations. I have a 4.0 GPA andI work. I just would like to tell my younger self that "Try to go to colleg now and take it seriously, but whatever you decide is ok, because you can do it. Don't let ANYONE tell you different."

With the knowledge that I have now, as a college sophomore, I would tell myself to walk through college just like I did during high school. The classes that I have taken and am taking right now are not harder than the ones that I took during high school. Likewise, the teachers are just as enthusiastic as my high school teachers. I would also make myself aware that, though it is very similar to high school, the main difference that has given me trouble with grades is the freedom to do whatever I want. Even though I will have the freedom to do anything when I want to, I still need to stay focused on my education and attend all of my classes and participate as much as possible. So long as I remain in the mindset that the courses are very much alike, I could roll through college with an easy 3.5+ GPA.

Procrastination has always been one of my weaknesses. If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advise myself to stay on top of my work and prioritize better. I would also tell myself to improve my study habits because the freedom of college can cause you to stray from your studies. Having strong study habits before entering college will be giving you a leg up so you won't allow the freedom to get to your head. One other thing I would advise myself to do is be prepared to get involved on campus as much as possible without taking too much away from your studies. Getting involved is an easy way to meet new people in the present and possibly network for the future.

Cody, sign up for more scholarships, because the lawyers in charge of the Bolton Trust hate you. Also, apply to some schools of actual academic merit because it turns out that you are in fact good enough. Do not let your depression and overwhelming fear of failure stop you from achieving something worthwhile. However, assuming you still come to Memphis, get involved in something you actually want to devote your valuable and precious time to. Do not join a bunch of worthless clubs that do not matter because that is not impressive or intelligent or useful. In making the transition, figure out all of your study abroad plans, and calculate the logistics of adding a physics major and a German minor. Do not forget the lessons and study habits you learned and developed this past senior year of high school. Study now. Fun can come later, when you retire.

I would tell myself to make sure you get all your work and don't fall off. Make sure before you turn in any assignment look over it three times and always triple check you work. And last but not least ,try to expand your mind and not just think in the box, go outside your normal state of mind.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student the best advice I would give myself is to "not settle for whatever because there is always something better" and "stay focused". Many high school students do not throughly inspect the colleges or universities they apply to. Most of them hear rumors of how the school opperates and are in complete disgust when they attend the school themselves. It is better to look deeper into the school and hear from people who you know take school seriously whether it is a teacher, assistant or student. Also, there are so many things to do on and off campus and with many friends come even more friends; thats why it is important to keep your priorities straight and stay focused. Many students fall off track from not going to class, pregnancy, or personal problems. Knowing that some things can wait will get you as far as life can take you. All you have to do is work hard and enjoy yourself.

IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME I WOULD TELL MYSELF TO STUDY HARDER AND LOOK FOR AS MANY SCHOLARSHIPS AS I POSSIBLY CAN. I WOULD ALSO FORCE MYSELF TO PICK A MAJOR, BECAUSE WITHOUT PICKING YOUR MAJOR YOUR LIKE A HEADLESS CHICKEN WALKING AROUND WITH NO PURPOSE. I WOULD GO ON TO TELL MYSELF THAT LIFE IS TO SHORT TO WORRY ABOUT THE SMALL THINGS CAUSE GOD WILL FIND A WAY WHEN YOU DON'T SEE A WAY. I WOULD CONTINUE TO LET MYSELF KNOW THAT STAYING ACTIVE IN YOUR SCHOOL AND STANDING UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN IS A GREAT QUALITY.

If I could talk to my self as a senior I would tell myself how important it is not only to go to college right of high school, but how decisions you make early in life can and will effect you throughout your life. I think when you are senior you feel like the world is your oyster and you are invinciable, however that is only partially true. The world is yours for the taking but decisions you make can effect the choices (or lack thereof) later. You think that school will always be there so you just want to live a little...then life happens. You may meet someone, fall in love, have kids and then you need a good job to support your family. The problem is because you have no degree you are now limited to the type of job you can get, and you have to juggle family, work, and school. Looking back I would really drill this point home...if you would have completed your education first you have many more options.

Procrastination is not an option. At some points, the pressure of getting work done with be your inspiration but at most points, it'll cost you an A or B and I know you can't afford to have anything below a B.

First, I would have told myself to get get serious at the beginning of my senior year in high school. I would have joined more school related programs including sports and clubs to help me with more scholarships. Do your fafsa on time, DO NOT WAIT TIL THE LAST MINUTE. Sign up for scholarships as soon as possible so you could be more than likely to receive them. College is not a joke so buckle down and get serious!!!

If I was a High school senior and could go back in time, the only thing that I would talk to myself about is "go to your friends mom and ask her if she can help you enroll into a college because you know that your own dad is not going to help you." That is what I would tell myself. I knew that my dad was not going to help me get into College. It was very important to me, it still is. Now it is 9 years down the road and I am a single parent and I really need help. Knowing now how important it is to get a degree in order to survive , get a Great career, a job and getting the experiences in college you need to succeed. It's an amazing thing to get an opportunity to be a part of.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would explain to myself how important it is maintain a 3.0 GPA or better and the importance of being financially prepared for college before graduating high school. My parents did not save money for me to continue my education there for after one semester in college I had to drop out. Now at the age of 34, full-time student, mother of 2, married, and working a 40hour per week job, I stress to my children the importance of getting a good education. I always tell them if I could turn back the hands of time I would do things a lot different. At this point in my life, I am trying to build a foundation for my children. I want to be able to send them to college after graduation without them worrying about how they are going to pay for school.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I was deeply encourage me to study hard. Study at least a week prior to any test and then review what I've studied days before the test. Do all homework and take AP classes because it is within my ability to do so. High school drama wasn't a bother for me, but I did party outside of school. So, focus more on my future than what party is hot on the weekends. Have fun and enjoy being a kid. But, always remember, put business before pleasure.

I went to a college prep school so i was pretty perpared for college, bt i wasnt all the way perpared. I would tell myself to study my materials and stay on top of my work. U can never strive enough to be the best you can be. Make sure you know what college you want to go to so you can fill out your fafsa ahead of time. The sooner you fill it out the better the chance you have of getting more money back. Don't play around your senior year because when you go to college it's the real deal. It's ok to have fun, but don't let fun interfer with your future.

I think about this alot. If I could go back in time and talk to myself about my future and college, that is simple. I would tell myself, don't wast time!

I would tell myself that college requires more dedication than highschool. I am not forced to go to college, and its an important to know what you want in life. College is a very positive progressive step towards your future. Take it seriously.

Eric remember to study hard. The majority of passing your college courses is to study and maintain imformation. Keep your job please! College is very high priced even with finacial aid.

study your computers, and stay in school and get your bacholars when you are younger and have more time, when you get older it will be much harder for you, more life proplems will stop you from reaching your goals. and dont limit yourself to only one degree its so much more you can add to it.

Their are many things that I've learned so far as a sophmore at the University of Memphis. Throughout my experience, their are three things that stand out the most that I would go back in time and forewarn myself about. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing that I would talk to myself about is finances. Finances is important because it is a way of life and it is how we as American citizens manage daily to take care of things such as bills, debts, and personal debts. I realize that as a college student, you need money; lots of it! Secondly, I would talk to myself about internships. I never knew that my college experience would set me up for a variety of interns. These interns have helped me explore the field that I'm persuing into and now I can say that I've worked with the best so far! Finally, I would talk to myself about community services. I've discovered that if you help out your surrounding community and become proactive that it pays off in the end. Serving communities makes a difference!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would tell myself to focus and stay on top of my school work. I never cared about college or what I would do once I was out of high school, so to be able to come from the future and tell myself how important it is to do my best would have been amazing. I think to hear from myself how hard it is after high school because of how much I slacked while I was there, would have been a huge dose of reality that I most definitely needed in high school. I would also tell myself to apply for scholarships and financial aid much earlier. I waited until the very last minute to apply for college and financial aid, which in the long run was a huge mistake, if only I had known. Unfortunately time travel is impossible but what a helpful thing it would probably be for many high school seniors, especially myself.

When making a decision about what college you want to attend, make sure you do a little research. That way you will find out what it has to offer you and whether or not that 's the school for you. Once you decide on a school, make sure you do your best to succeed. There are may be obstacles that stand in your way , but have the will power to continue on down your path of success. Don't let life aches and pains get the best of you and cause to fail. Once you get off the path of success its sometime hard to get back on it. So stay FOCUSED! And you can still have a social life, but make sure your studies comes first and the rest. Your academics will take you places not partying. Also, watch out for loans. I know that they will solve your money situation but they will most definitely put you in a HOLE in the future. Just get what you need. Don't want you to worry about that in the future. I just feel that as long as you have the drive you will succeed at whatever you do.

The advice I would give myself would be not to wait to return to school. Life can interfere with your learning. As a non-traditional student, I have to work extra hard to get good grades. I have to balance home, work, and school.

Be more relaxed. Stop and enjoyed your surroundings more. Take the time to breath and use all the resources that you have at your disposal that first year. It will help with the adjustment to college life.

I think this is a great question, and there's a lot that I would tell myself. As a senior at a public High School, I had a lot of trouble finding out exactly how to do any of the things I needed to get set up in college. I would explain to my former self how to register for classes and when, to get the best chances of getting into a good class. I would also tell myself that College isn't too much different from High School. Basically, it's more free. There's more choice involved, and College is generally more enjoyable. I was so afraid that the leap from High School to College would be overwhelming for me academically, but actually I was very well-prepared! I think that if I had had someone to explain to me all of these things, there would have been so much less stress. I hope that my younger friends will be able to look to me for help starting out in college; I know I could have used it!

If I could go back to my senior year, the two things that I would tell myself is to start studying more and to save money. College is not cheap. It would be great to go to a school without a loan knowing that I worked hard for my 3.88 GPA in high school. The stress load picks up, and at times it can get unbearable. In high school you "get fed" how to do the work and have time to study in school. In college you may only see the teacher 2 to 3 times in the week and they may only want questions asked during their work hours. Those 40 hours in school turns into 16 hours in college. I would tell myself to stay focused on school and to stick in there when times get hard because they will, but in the end I will make it out with a college diploma!

I would have to tell myself to listen and pay attention better to the class work especially math. I would need to convince myself that studying is not so bad and making the best grades I can on tests is a good thing. Do not be discouraged about what you do not know because you will understand more if you ask questions and apply yourself. Teachers in high school are trying to help you have an opportunity to learn and succeed in college. They really do not mind if you ask them for help if you are doing the best you can. Do not skip classes it only counts against you later on even if you think that by not getting caught and punished by the school administration you are only making it harder to learn the subject. Please pay attention to what I am telling you so you will do better in college and then later on with jobs and life. Best wishes for your education and getting a good paying job!

Dear Joselyn,

I would tell my self that don't listen to everyone else about how "HARD" college is because its really not. you just need to take it slowly, don't push things off, and put effort into everything you do even the classes that you think dont count. Because those are the classes that will hurt you in the long run.

The advice I would give my self would be simple. It would be to trust myself. I would say that as long as I put in the effort that I know i need to everything will work out alright. If I do that one simple thing my classes will go smoothly, I would excel in my my extra curricular activities, and I would still have time to spend with my family and friends.

As a college freshman going back to my high school years to give myself advice, I would tell myself to attend class regularly and to make sure that I focus more on the academics of school rather than get so rapped up in my personal life that I can't distinguish between school life and personal life. College is all about sacrifice and in order to grow as a student, one must make sacrifices in order to stay afloat the waters of failure. Thank You (I hope that you will strongly consider me for this scholarship)

Stay focused

If I had the opportunity to go back in time to talk to a younger me then I wouldn't. Not because I think my life is perfect but because I like what I have become. I have learned a lot of very important lessons in my life and without them I would be a completely different person, maybe someone that I would not like. As of right now I would not change a thing because theres nothing in life worth regretting over so bad that you feel like you have to change the past. On the other hand if I did go back in time then I would try to give the best advice I could give myself. I would not warn him or let him become aware of anything that he should not know already. I would just simply talk with him and try and answer any questions that would not give away the future experiences ahead of him.

To get where you want to be in life, IT IS NOT going to be an easy street, or handed to you on a gold platter. You must take advantage of your freshman and sophomore years , those are the years that make or break you. Follow your heart and not the voices of others; and last but not least, what you start you must finish, because quiters never win.

Allocate your time and money so that you can participate more in extracurricular activities on campus. Train to join a sports team.

I would tell myself not to procratinate, the process for getting into college is timely-definitely not an overnight process. Be knowledgeable about deadlines and start early-(the early bird get the worm). I learned if you start early you can get a lot more accomplished.

I would tell myself to be more focused and prepared because college is not as easy as it always seems, put more of an effort into your work and study more. Take advantage of the tutoring centers and resources available. Try living on campus for the first year to really experience college.

i would tell myself that everything you decide to do in college will affect your life. Be careful of the friends you make and hang out with and be careful of what you do. Also study more than you think you need to. It doesnt hurt to be prepared.

I would remind myslef to not lose who I am trying to fit in with a certain group of people in the college atmosphere. It is easy to be influenced by teachers and peers, and although it is good to let these people enahnce your views and personality, it is not good to let them change who you are completely. Also, keep in mind that the reason that I am at a universty is to become educated, not to become popular or party. Hanging, making new friends, and experiencing new things is part of college life but should not be the main point. Learn, do not just memorize materials discussd in class. Engage myself with the mixture of cultures in each classroom and setting. These are just the main issues I would advise myself on

i wouldtell myself that it isn't going to be easy and i should pay close attention when instructors talk. also, i should not expect anyone to hold my hand.

I would tell myself that live is filled with unexpected events. You have to work as hard as you can. Nothing is going to be given to you and college is nothing like high school. It is a big transition leaving home from your family and friends. Sometimes it can get stressful while in college. You should get involved around campus so you can have fun and make new friends. Also, be watchful for who you assoicate with because you don't want to get it any trouble. Don't make your life full of what if you could have did this or what if you could have done that. Take advantage of oppurtunities and always be ahead. Educate yourself with what school you are considering going to. Know as much as possible, so you can make decisions on where you want to go. Also, look at prices of tuitution and housing. You want to do good your senior year and not slack. You want to make sure you basically live in your counselor's office. To the point where you are in there everyday and always asking questions about scholarships, requirements for the college, and visitation days for college.

You can not goof off like you did in high school. Everything needs to been turned in on time and you submit your best work.

The transition is difficult but it is worth it. It's difficult to move no matter what; it is even more difficult to move when you're leaving your family for the first time, living on your own for the first time, and enrolled in a challenging university. Still, if you persue and set your priorties, the experience is more than worth-while. Take all your classes seriously. The social life will develop and come easily enough.

If I could go back and talk to myself in high school. I would slap myself in the face.!I would look myself straight in the feyes and say, "Chris, this is your education. This is your life, brother! What you are learning now will build upon itself and cumulatively add up to shape your education and personal knowledge as you work and navigate through this world." The thing is I was not a bad student in high school. I made A's and B's. I earned a GPA of 3.4. However, I viewed school as an objective. Almost something I just had to complete and get done with. Study for a test an do well on it, but it didn't matter to me if I retained the information. I just aimed to recieve high marks. Now, I am so eager to learn! I crave knowledge. I have come to learn that life is exactly what you make of it. So, the most valuable thing I can do for myself is learn. The more educated a person becomes the easier their life can become. Thank you for your time and effort!

I think that in order to find the right college for a person, that person should tour as many colleges as possible. Also make sure to do your research as far as statistics go. Don't be afraid to already have a your preference decided as far as what you want from the college of your choice. As far as making the most of a college experience, one should stay on campus. It gives you a direct tour of what goes on in college. As join some social clubs that peaks the interest. Also just have fun and remember that college is a learning process that can be enjoyable yet serious!!!!