Anderson University-Anderson, SC Top Questions

I would say to myself to get involved in as many things as possible. I would definitely say to go to everything they offer in the first few weeks of school and to stay on campus alot. Hang out with a lot of people on your hall in your dorm and make friends with your roommates immediately. Also make sure to bond with both of your roommates if you have more than one and your suitemates if you have them. But do not get caught up in the social aspect of college focus on your studies as well. It is easy to get thrown off balance with this newfound freedom, but do not lose yourself. You will definitely change in college, but make sure it is a good change. Do not take your family and friends at home for granted, still make time for them. Balance your home and school life well, because you will most likely have to come home for the summer.

The first thing I would tell myself would be to start creating better study habits! In high school I studied but it was never "organized" studying. So now that I'm in college where studying is crucial I'm having to figure out the ways of studying that work best / BETTER for me. It's funny that this question was asked because I was thinking about this just the other day. The other thing I thought to tell my high school self would be to start saving money and apply for as many scholarships as possible! I always thought that things would just kind of "happen" for me and fall into place...wow I was WRONG! I'm struggling now with student loans, paying for books..pretty much everything involved with paying for college. I wish I had been smarter about preparing financially, especially since Anderson University is such an expensive school! If I had been smarter and REALLY seeked information about paying for college and saving for it I would not be in the situation that I am now.

As a high school senior, I was somewhat overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of preparing for college, but very excited about beginning a new journey. If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college as a high school senior, I would say, first off, remember to breathe! College is not as scary as you think it will be! Don't be afraid to get involved and meet new people, there are hundreds of students who are just as apprehensive and nervous as you! Some helpful tips I would give myself would be: sleep is more important than you think, make wise use of available nap time; study more than you think is necessary, and make wise decisions about when to play instead of study; and get involved and out of your comfort zone, even if it's scary.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school student I would tell myself to focus more on studying than a social life. In high school, life is all about hanging out with friends and not worrying a whole lot about what grade I will make on the next test. That totally changes in college and I would have liked to be more prepared.

I would tell myself to be prepared to adjust, and that everything is not about you. My roommate this past year and I were very different from eachother in lifestyle and just how we did things. So on my part it took a lot of learning how to adjust. I would also tell myself be prepared not to sleep and get work done ahead of time, that you should plan and know when things are due so they don't sneak up on you. I would tell myself that college is easy to adjust to if you allow yourself to be flexible with the people that you are surrounded with and to be prepared to be challenged and pushed more than you ever have been before. That you will come accross professors you don't life and they will make you cry but if you continue to push and do what they want then you will succeed and be proud of yourself for sticking with it.

Be quick and decisive about the choices you make. Focus on your schoolwork first before your personal life. They'll be plenty of time to have fun, remember that short-term choices have long-term ramifications. Give it everything you have, don't hold back. You'll do just fine.

To start off with I would have choose to go directly into a four year school. Also, be ready for long study hours, and writing papers on a weekly bases. It is nothing like high school. Be ready to make great friends that will be there for you through thick and thin, but be prepared for those who will use you only to advance in the world. Know that no matter what stands in my way just keep pushing forward becasue in the end you won't regreat anything.

Given the oppurtunity to go back in time to high school, i would tell myself to study harder and focuss on what lies ahead. Going to college is totally different than being in high school. Not everything is handed to you; you have to do it all on your own. it is a life experience, that changes you totally. i would tell myself that the choices we make early on in our lives determine the outcome of our future and only ourselves have the power to control that outcome. planning ahead is also something to do. stepping out in the real world for the first time can be overwhelming and you must be prepared to face those challenges in a positive way; for that will play a big role in future success. i would also say to soround yourself with positive influence and with peers that would help you climb the lader of life and success. negative influence can set you behind and cause distraction that can ultimately change your views and goals negatively. a choice like that can cost you your carreer.

Trina, when you think of college it's all about gaining a career and making wise choises to get there. I'm begging you to please do exactly what you love. The major that you choose-no matter how prestigous it may sound won't matter if you don't enjoy it. I know that you think graphic design is the best choise because it's a good career field and you could likely get a job-but let's be honest, you don't even like computers and HELLO you're kind of going to be working on them eight hours a day if that's the route you choose. So do what you're passionate about. God planted the desires in your heart for a reason- He is after your joy! Life is too short to not do what you love. Painting and drawing may not be the most promising career route, but you know you absolutely love it-so DO IT. Most importantly, remember that God placed you with the people in your school for a reason, so get out of that shell and get to know people, show them some love and accept it for yourself.

If I could go back to myself as a high school student with the ability to give myself advice on college life I would have a few helpful suggestions. First I would tell myself that although it is scary to go with your heart on a major. When I was in high school I had too many family members and friends pushing me towards different career majors. I now know that it can be a waste of time doing something your not fully happy with. I would also give myself some insight on scholarships and how financial aid works. Financial aid has been the biggest stress for me now, but had I known how everything works I know it would be a lot easier on me.