Brigham Young University-Hawaii Top Questions

A great education.

If I was able to travel back in time, I would tell my high school version to work hard, set goals, and make sure to leave room for fun too. Education is extremely important. Enjoying life is equally important. I would tell myself, find something you love to do that would provide an income and then always commit to your best.

If i was a high senior now, i would have a goal first in my life to achieve. First i will put forth an ambition, like to become a CEO of a company and then join government in ym city to help my nation grow. I want to be in government and stop corruption in my country, with that knowledge and goal i have, i will easily implement things what i suppose to do in college, like reading and submitting assignments on time, dressing up in a way where we grab the attention of the professor and be a professional. I really want to improve myself when i know that i'm almost senior in high school and i need to be serious about my life and people's life around me. I really care for the people instead of myself, even if i knew this much information which i knew now, i would really want to prepare myself a awareness in being away from bad friends and chose not to follow them. I would rather prepare plans everyday as i do now and wake up early which i need to improve on. I would study much better than now.

The best way to transition into college life is finding other freshmen who are in the same situation and develop meaningful friendships; this gives you the opportunity to learn things about life and learning in a comfortable way because you know you're not the only one experiencing it all. It will be hard being away from your family, but make good friends that you can trust and have fun being an independent individual. Be responsible with your money always and be smart about the activities you engage in. It's always a good idea to do your best on your assignments; never lose your work ethic by copying other people's work - this will not prepare you in any positive way for a test or otherwise. Be realistic about your academic goals and manage your study time efficiently and with breaks. Exercise as often as you can and develop healthy eating habits on your own as this will contribute to your thinking activity and academic success. Remember that in college, it can be a fresh beginning in your life and most people will be new; you don't have to be the person you were in high school.

Carpe Diem, sounds like a cliche', sure it does, but it is the only word that fully decribes college life. There are many things that will come in your way and it is up to you to take for a ride. Make decisions that makes you happy, to stay determined in your studies, and to have an awesome time. College seems like a long four years but believe me it really does go by quickly. Make sure to speak up even if it means standing alone amongst hundreds of students. You will be an example to many people, represent who you are from the heart. Don't try to impress someone else, but impress yourself with the skills and knowledge you have attained thus far. You will never have this experience twice, so do it, and do it right. Sure there will be speed bumps, but you can get over them quickly. Ultimately, just seize the moment, never take those moments worth remembering for granted, choose friends that will last a life time, don't waste time on those who are there for the moment. Be true to yourself because the truth is the only way to happiness in life.

Study harder! Keep up your grades and don't let them slip! There's more to life after high school! College will be a great experience to to meet people and to learn and grow! Don't give up, it's worth it!

The advice I would give myself if I could go back on time would be to be more appreciative of my family. When I moved away for collge I realized how much my parents do for me. Back in high school I did not realize how much my life depended on them. I thought I could do it all on my own and handle life without their help. I moved far away from my family and was very home sick my freshman year of college. I missed the home cooked meals and how my mom would make sure I was doing my homework. I sure hated it back in high school when she would check on me to make sure I was doing my work but when I went to college I missed having her check on me. I was responsible and do get my work done but I miss the times when I could chat with my mom and have family dinners. I used to think it was a chore to sit at the dinner table as a family but now I realize those moments helped me to be where I am today.

If I can go back in time and give advice to myself, I would emphasize that there is a time to play and there is a time to work, and right now is the time to work, and play will come later. As a high school student I didnt care much about college. I didnt apply for any Universities. My parents immigrated to the United States and did not have the opportunity to have an education. My siblings didnt bother attending college so why would I. So I had fun first and had a job at a local store. It came to my knowledge that retailing is not for me. I wanted to go to work with a smile and eager to begin my job. The only opportunity to see that happening is to attend college, and so fortunately there was a community college in which I lived very close too, that gave me the opportunity to start my education. If I can go back in time, I would've done my school work and applied to University and not follow the example of my siblings. I woud've been a better student.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior knowing what I know now I would tell myself to get more involved earlier in life and to take advantage of the leadership opportunities offered in high school and in the community. I would tell myself that it doesn't matter what people think about you, because in college there are plenty of people that will love you for who you are, not what you wear or do. I would tell myself to stay active in Church and to also take advantage of the leadership opportunities that are offered there. There are so many missed opportunities that I didn't take that I think would have helped me in my life now and would have boosted my leadership skills and helped me to excel in my future. The most important thing I would tell myself though, is to love myself more and to realize the potential that I have. I don't think I realized my great worth as an individual and I think that for anyone that is the most important thing to realize. If I believe in myself, I can do anything.

Enjoy your time in high school. Take part in as many activities as you can. Learn as much as you can from as many classes as you can. Take leadership positions. Serve and enjoy life. Help as many people as you can. Trust yourself. Conquer your fears. It may look scary but many times it will only appear so but is really OK.