Assumption College Top Questions

Stop overthinking and worrying about every single little detail. You do not need to choose a major before going into college. There are so many people here who have no idea what they want to do, and that is completely fine. You have two years to declare a major, so take a bunch of different classes and find out what you like and what you are good at, rather than picking a random major and going into it full force. You are only going to end up realizing you do not like it and changing your mind anyway. When it comes to making friends, just be yourself. Do not try to act like a whole new person just because nobody knows you from high school. Being yourself and letting people get to know the real you will help you form real friendships that will actually last more than the first few weeks of college. Join more clubs and try to socialize with different groups of people. Finally, try to find a good balance between your social life and your academics. Your education is the most important thing.

Reallly learn the lesson being taught. I learned a lot of things in college that I learned in high school. In HS, really understand and learn the material, do not just memorize something to get the grade, but memorize it to memory and not just for the test. In HS you can get away with just memorizing, but in college, you need to fully understand the material to pass the course. College prepares you for a career; you need to remember what you learned in college. I would also tell them to be open to different clubs. If you are interested in something, do not hesitate to join and get involved with it. It will probably something you truly enjoy. Give your new roommate/roommates a chance.; if you do not like them, try to get to know them first instead of assuming you will not get along. College is all about being able to connect with different people from different backgrounds. College is amazing and truly some of the best, life-changing years of your life. Enjoy it because the time will not last forever, but the memories will.

I would tell myself to not be scared of the future that is ahead of me. Leaving home and going to a college is going to be scary at first, but so are all new experiences. This is just another door in life that is opening as will many more as the years fly by. In the next few years I'm going to develop into a grown adult, try new things, and be more confident in myself. Things aren't always going to go as we planned in life and when those unexpected obstacles come out of no wheres, don't give up. Never give up. It is these obstacles that transform us to the strong people that we become later in life. Lastly, don't be afraid to try new things because something beautiful could come out of it. Stay true to yourself even through the years to come.

I would tell myself to make the decision based on the school you want to go to: not the one that is closest to home, where you can keep your job or what gives you the most money. It is all about making life changing experiences and meeting friends that you will have for the rest of your life. You are hurting yourself socially and mentally if you make a decision based on money. That is not what it is all about.

Keep up with your reading, and be prepared to make tons of new and intreresting friends, Have FUN!

I would tell myself to stop expecting a high school experiecnce at college. As a high school senior I was president of the Nation Honors Society, part of the Vocational Comittee and Principals Leadership Team. I was extreemly involved and fell into a bit of a clique. I had a wonderful year but I expected college to be a continueation of that. Instead I found that college is a lot more adult and deals with bigger issues, universal truths, statewide controversies and career planning. It is much bigger than highschool.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there are many words of advice I would give to my former self. To start, I would definitely tell myself to stop worrying about fitting in and making friends because there are so many nice people that I will meet at school who will become my friends. I would also tell myself to follow my passion about what I want to do for my major instead of trying to pick something that will make me the most money or something I think others will want me to do. I definitely wasted some time my freshman year taking classes that are not applicable to the major I always knew I was interested in. I would also tell myself to try to branch out and talk to more people than just the people in my own dorm in the beginning so I could make friends all around campus.

Honestly, I really would give myself that much advice. Did I struggle freshman year? Of course I did but I made the transition very well and I'm glad I met the people that I did. Was Assumption College my first choice? It wasn't but I've made some new friends and I've gained a bunch of relationships with my professors in order to better myself. I have my own sports television show and I'm glad I could accomplish that even though Assumption didn't have the major I wanted. It's beena good experience and I honestly beleive a scholarship like this would definitely be a great help.

Dear Kayleigh, This is it. Time to let go of what this small town has made you. This is time for you to shine and find your true self. I know it sounds nerve racking, and trust me it is, but in good time you will realize that this is the life changing expierience you needed. If you want to succeed in college, you must follow my 3 rules of college survival. First rule: STUDY! STUDY! STUDY! Being a double major and a minor entails that you will have a huge course load on your plate. Buckle down and be organized. It may seem tough, but it is managable. Second rule: don't be afraid to ask for help. Your friends, tutors, and professors are more than happy to assist you. Sometimes you have to realize you need to ask for help to be successful in life. Third (and the most important) rule: don't take your life so seriously. Let go of the stress of your week by doing ridiculous shenanigans with your roommates. Show everyone who you really are inside. Become the person you want to be. Follow these rules, and i promise you will succeed at college.

Dear Myself, I just want you to know that you don't need to pick a school that will make your parents proud or a school that is expected of you. Choose based on how you feel on campus and what you think will make you happy. When you do get to college, let the outgoing self out and make friends, don't be shy. Who cares if some don't like you, that is life.You will meet plenty of amazing people. When you do, don't comprise their friendship to look cool or whatever, like so many of freshman do. Just be yourself and see where that takes you. Have fun, do the things that you always wanted to, but just never did. These are your years, make them count. Don't worry, you will be fine. I promise.