Carrington College-Phoenix North Top Questions

I would tell my self to do better and take things more personal. You need to work harder and commit like I am now. You don't need to wait to the last second to do things because it makes things worse to where you might not get what you need at all. Take all the chances you can get. You need to apply for scholarships and make sure your grades are high enough to get life scholarship and others, so you dont struggle and be like I am now. Being out of school, working all the time, getting no where is not the place to be. You can do it and do not say that you can because you can. I know how smart you are and there is not a reason why you should not make it though. Stay strong and commited.

I would tell myself it is much better to go to college before you start a family, but if for some reason the family starts first than still don't want till the kids grow up to go to school.

I would strongly suggest to myself to continue on to college right after High school, reminding myself that it only gets harder, the older I get, and not to count on the current employment and econimcal status to remain the same. Be better prepared for the future by attending school to at the very least obtain my associates degree, and if need be, there will be online colleges available to finish my bachelors degree.

As a senior in high school I did not know what I wanted to go to school for and I joined the National Guard. I think that I would tell my self "As soon as you graduate AIT and get moved (you'll understand later) start school. There are many opptions where you are moving to school wise which are very good schools, but lean more towards online. The sooner you start the better off you will be. Life will get in the way and you will have many suprises, but don't let it mess up your studies. You are very smart and even though there are classes that are boring, stick with them they are the ones that will make or break you. Also start looking for scholarships. Hopefully they will help in the long run. If there is one person you should take advice from its me, your self. I know what you have been though and what you will go though: I know whats best for you. Keep up the good work. And one more thing it is important you don't lose your self."

Tasha, don't short change yourself on time. Make time for all studies. Not just the classes that are interesting but all classes. Also, enjoy being a college student and stop worrying what will make everyone else happy. Keep on top of your assignments. Even if it means doing a couple extra assignments earlier. Above all things enjoy your time and learn as much as possible with each new adventure.

If I could go back in time to give myself some advice about college, I would tell myself to stop worrying so much. High school will be over before you know it, so enjoy it while it lasts. College will be a chapter new chapter in your life and you need to just deal with it one day at a time. If you try to focus on the far future, you will just stress yourself out and you don't need that. Although if you do start to stress out, turn to those who care about you and ask them for help. I am sure they will be able to help you somehow.

I would express the importance of going to college. I am a displaced worker, and a single parent, who had to relocate. My former career was a one of a kind in New York State. Now I am considered either under qualified for some types of positions or over qualified for others. I am not allowed to share some of the knowledge from my past employer. I am now back in college hoping to get a degree so that I can start a new career, to better support my family. I would explain that you never know what challenges lie ahead and to be as prepared as possible. Taking your education very serious is important for academic success. You will never regret having the opportunity to learn. If you do not take advantage of the education available, this is something you may regret. I know, because I regret not taking my education seriously when I was younger. I had a wonderful career of ten years and in a flash it was gone. Look where I am today, back in school and loving it.

The advice I would give myself or anyone wanting to ascertain a college degree would be to be dilegent and work hard to obtain a degree. Moreover, aperson with a college degree earns $1.4 million more than a non-college graduate. Additionally, a person with a college degree can use this degree to help their respective friends and communities. One can also further the lives of their childern and show their childern the value of education. With a college degree, one can have an impact on many lives. Therefore, do not put off what you can do today. As tomorrow is not given and with education one can be a positive influence on society. The bottom line is a college degree will make ones life better and more fulfilling. Have a wonderful day and procure a bright future through the acquaintance of life long friends and a life long learning experiance. Jan C. Luchsinger (CST) [email protected]

If I was a Senior in high school again, knowing what I know now about college life, I would say: Always remember that the road to success will always have its ups' and downs'. You will someday feel defeated, that you are tired and want to give up, but keep focused on the actual goal of your dreams. Who do you want to be? What do you want to contribute to society? Go to college knowing that you have made the right choices and walk into class, friendly, alert and ready to learn. Always try your hardest and you can never be disapointed. The friends you make in college could last a lifetime, and the classes you take shall forever be instilled within you. This is the end of one path, merging into a larger path filled with promise, fortitude and friendships. Good luck and remember to always be you, if you do this, you can never go wrong...

Assuming that time travel becomes a possibility during my life, if I did have the opportunity to go back into time to speak to my self as a high school senior, I would have to warn myself: not to become a drop out, not to get discouraged, not to be bothered by high school teachers who do not appear to care about their students. I would also share the future of computers, and how vastly different they would be in the next few years, telling myself how much people would come to depend on computers for even the seemingly mundane things in life. I would stress the imprtance of a good education and the necessity of a college degree to obtain many of he good paying jobs today. With all that in mind, I would say "Just remember that things that appear to be part of the fun college partying scene will not help you get ahead in life; however don't be so strict on yourself that you never have fun. The best way to make it through college is to have some fun on the weekends, but place your importance on your studies during the week."