Bethune-Cookman University Top Questions

If I could go back in time when I was a senior in high school there are so many things that I would have changed. For example, I would tell myself to make and get all of my work done ahead of time. There have been many times when I waited till the last minute to complete assignments. Although my teacher let me turn it in late or I made the deadline, I wouldnt advise doing that anymore. It's best to do it right when the teacher assigns the work. Another thing I would change is how I look at people and there actions. You can't always judge someone off of there first impression. You have to further get to know someone before you can make an assumption on them as a person. Lastly, I would watch what I eat. There have been plenty of times where I ate so much and so often that I would gain alot. I would advise my high school self to watch my weight, how I treat people and also make sure that assignments get done in a timely manner.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior I would definitely tell myself to inform myself about the options I have as to what educational path to go. I would tell myself this because I always planned and wanted to go start to a university right after high school and I ended up not going, the main reason being transportation. I didn’t have a car and didn’t know how to drive. I really felt disappointed at that time so I looked for a job, started working and saved money to buy myself a little secondhand car and started going to college in the town I live. It was going to be easier for me to go to school and work in the same town. Starting college I was glad that I was finally starting school and I know now that I can transfer to a university once I am ready. If it was possible to go back in time I would tell myself to search, to ask about what different schools have to offer and decide what path if the best for me at that time.

The best advice I could give to myself, or anyone for that matter, would be to continue in school and just go for it! Don’t give up on your dreams, no matter what life throws at you. It is not the end of the world, and going back to get your education 15 years after high school is more challenging than you could ever imagine. Live your life to the fullest while you are young! Get the full college experience; meet new people, experience different cultures. Once you have children of your own, your life changes and the focus will be on them and not you.

Never procrastinate or else you'll be looking at F's on your transcripts. Don't ever waste your money if you're not going to put in the time to be successful.

I would advise myself to be more focus on the school aspect and not the social. I also so have made the mistake of letting other influence me. My first semester I was not as focus as I should of been I relied on old high school habits to get me by and thats exactly what they did just get me by but this year I am going to exceed my expectations and a chieve a GPA of a 3.3 or higher and get involved with more activities. Last year I was trying to find where I fit in and I have found it so I look forward to this school and making a difference.

Hey girl, calm down. You’re stressing over acne and clothes, but I’m telling you-you’re going to turn 19 and those zits will just disappear. And those clothes? They never mattered. People love you for who you are so build a personality not a wardrobe. That energy has better places to be, like in that math book practicing for your dual credit classes. Statistics, pre-calculus, and college algebra are worth it or you'll just have to retake them. If you have time to redo it, you have time to do it right the first time. And it’s expensive. Start applying for scholarships-you’ll need all the help you can get. But also please try harder in Spanish-it’s more important to be bilingual than you can imagine. It’s not just something to put on your record, it’s a culture, a scholarship, a job opportunity, and a special person. If only you knew the words to tell him. So forget about the outfits and the pimples this is your future and its happening now. Oh, and Kezia? Stay home for another year-it’s worth the wait I promise.

I would tell myself to pursue college while i was in high school and not when i was almost a year out.

I would tell myself to buckle down more because by slacking off and not really going after the opportunities that I could have I had to pay more money out of pocket for college, during my senior year of high school I didn't fill out any scholarship forms and now I regret that.

I would tell my self to do alot better and gain better study habits. To apply myself and do everything that is asked of me because in the end it will help me. I would have told my self to take the Sat more than once and to actually study for it.

I would've made more of an effort of getting a job during my senior year. I would've helped payed off my college finances. Also, I would've applied to more scholarships and studied harder for the SAT and ACT. Overrall, I don't regret not accomplishing each of my goals during my senior year. I am aware that it was a learning experience, which has led me to become a more determined young adult.