Albany State University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Albany State University know before they start?

Tyra

Try and get more scholarships.

Kevion

The advice I would give myself would be to have fun but at the same time make sure that you study. In college studying is very important because you have to stay focused otherwise you'll get left behind.

Devora

I know that right now you're confused. You don't know what career field to go into and you don't know what college to go to. Don't let that get you down though. At the right time, you will figure it out. Until then, stay focused and keep going. I know it's hard and that the work is overwhelming. It's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you have to trust that it's there. Keep your eyes on the goal. You want to graduate high school and college and with a degree so that you can get a good job. Never lose sight of the goal. I know you want to give up and that you think you'll never make it through high school. Take it one day at a time, one assignment at a time. The greatest feeling is to work hard at something and then accomplish it. Celebrate each small accomplishment. Let you feel good about what you've done. Once you feel good about yourself, you can accomplish anything. Believe that you can succeed. Believe that you can be great. Then make it happen.

DeVon

Don't even waste your time applying for the other three schools. You are going to make some life time friends at Albany State University and everyone is nice. The teachers are even willing to work with you. I know you want to be a Music Major and if you want to go to a great music program then I NEED for you to go to Albany State. I went to the school only knowing how to play one instrument, now I can play 12 different instruments. They even teach you how to sing. I know your tone def right now but you are gona learn and you will actually sound good. I know its hard to believe but its true. This is where you need to be DeVon. It is your destiny. I know your #1 goal in life is to be succesful and spread the love of classical, orchestral, and jazz music to the world but in order for you to do that, Albany State University is the place to be. Trust me. Your gona make it and become something special.

Virginia

If I could go back in time or even help an upcoming high school senior, the best advice I could give is to focus and make sure to have a plan or idea about what you want to accomplish in life. Having some kind of plan, allows you to know exactly what you want to do and how to go about doing it. Also, I definitely did not understand how important a GPA is until I got in college but had I not known how important it was then, it would have helped me out tremendously. Having a high GPA, gives you an higher advantage to scholarships, money, and creates a stronger profile to colleges you may be interested in.

Mychale

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 easy at it seems. That you need to enjoy the days left in your high school career, because college is a not a walk in the park. Focus on changing your study habits, because you think the homework, quizzes, and test are hard now just wait to you get to college. FInally, Always Always believe in your abilities to acheive and stay true to who you are . Never let anyone or anything change you for the worse.

Akilah

Many people strive to be someone that they are not. Others try to become a facsimile of what people want them to become. I enjoy helping others, making a difference, and enhancing my knowledge. Since I enjoy doing these things I have to take upon the responsibilites to get where I want to become. I will strive not to continue to be a procrasinator. Time management is the key to college success. Not only is becoming a defense attorney my goal, but it is my dream. I never really seem to be peer pressured into anything I was uncomfortable with and I did not want to start in college.

Erica

I would tell my younger self to take my time and really understand where I want to go with my career. When I was 18 years of age, I felt pressured to go to college without actually knowing what I wanted to do with my life. Because of my idescisiveness I bounced around from major to major and really wasted alot of time studying a subject I wasn't interested in. I would also tell myself to complete my education without any breaks. I've currently been out of school for 3 years and now I'm finally returning. If I knew what i knew then, I would've just kept going. Now I have to get nack in the swing of things.

Aminah

College life is said to be the best years of your life well at least that is what I was told .Making a transition from high school to college is not that easy but you will certainly manage. Maintaining good grades can ensure that many scholarships will come your way. Although college life can be challenging at times, it can also bring personal fulfillment through other activities such as academic and social groups on campus to help develop and mold your character and independence as a person. Participating in these groups and organizations would allow you to show your dedication in volunteering for community service and allow others to see what kind of person you are. After all, there is nothing like lending a helping hand to those who need it most. The last piece of advice and certainly not the least is to just be yourself. Being kind to everyone that you may come in contact with will take you a long way. Trust me, you will love college, making new friends, and learning new information as you make career choices will help you grow. Just relax and understand that you have started a successful journey in your life.

Erika

During my college experience, I am learning to develop skills in reasoning, tolerance, and communication. These skills will help resolve the conflicts and crisis that will come up in life. My experience in college has also helped understand other people's viewpoints and how to disagree sensibly. Meeting new people and making new friends is leading toward my personal growth. My choice to attend college has been valuable because a college environment has proven to be reat place to practice, learn and polish skills that will last you a lifetime.