Catawba College Top Questions

Enjoy being young, stand up for what you believe in, don't wait til your fifty five to follow your dreams, and buy lots of stock in apple so that you can afford your house payments while getting your degree. You really are as old as you feel. Enjoy Life

I would tell myself to not just do the minimum and to reach for maximum potential with academics and athletics. It would have gotten me into a better school. Also I would tell myself to participate in more clubs in the school. During my school search I would have told myself to give myself more options to choose from and start the school search early. I waited until the last minute and I didn't get to choose from a wide variety of schools to choose from. Lastly I would have told myself to throw the senioritis aside and focused harder during my senior year and build stronger relationships with friends.

When I was a high school senior, the whole idea of college sounded terrifying. If I had known then what I know now, I think the transition would have been much easier. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself not to be worried. I would take the time to caution myself, because college certainly demanded more effort and work than I had ever done before. More importantly, I would tell myself that all the hard work was worth it. I would also mention the positive experiences associated with college. For instance, college choir was the best musical experience of my life. Across my four years, I made countless friends who have made a profound impact on my life. I also had the opportunity to travel abroad twice. I never imagine I would get to do so many wonderful things during college. If only my high school self could have known the joys that were to come, I would not have been so worried.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell a younger me the most important advice I can think of: saving money. Even though I assumed that I had enough money for books, dorm room supplies, and food when I graduated from high school, there is always another fee to pay. I would tell myself to work diligently during the summer and save up as much money as possible. Eating out over the break and going to the movies are not nearly as important as a textbook for a class that will propel my career. Pleasures such as seeing the newest releases and dining out with friends only provide a temporary satisfaction. While I enjoyed all those interactions with friends, it is also important to be frugal. Saving money will teach me the importance of making early sacrifices that will yield huge dividends.One way to help with the expense of college is to constantly apply for scholarships. I would tell myself that saving money is a necessary life skill that is applicable to the rest of my future. Saving money is undoubtedly the most important step in preparing for college.

I would write myself a letter that clearly outlines where I see myself in 15 years. Goals require work and focus. My future is worth more than one night of fun. That includes drinking, drugs, sex, procrastination, shopping or just about anything else that presents as being more important than attending classes, getting work done and maximizing my college experience. I don't ever want to have to look back and say I wish I had done things differently. I want to make the choices that lead to the future I dream of now, not make up for lost time later.

Look inside yourself for the answer to the question: "What do I want to be/do when I grow up?" The answer is there. Do what you always do, research all of your options. Don't look back. Take chances. Do your best. Enjoy life to the fullest, but be smart about it. Make and keep friends. Learn as much as possible. Don't get married just because its the next step. Remember that just because you are great friends does not make you great life mates. Make it a point to make a positive impact in a person's life every single day. Know that no matter what choices you make now, there's an awesome little boy in your future that will steal your heart forever. (Hint: you don't marry him.)

I would tell myself that I need to have a support system set up wherever I go to school, because there are many things that can go wrong while at school whether it has something to do with relationships, or just the stress of the classes i will be taking. I would tell myself to focus and just do you work don't procrastinate because you will just end up more stressed, and don't take it easy cause someone is not their to tell you to do your homework everynight. If you can do assignments ahead of time, do them as soon as possible. Then I would just tell myself to relax and realize that if I fail a test or a class it is not the end of the world I am still so blessed to have a family that supports me and friends that can be their for me whenever I need them.

Transitioning into college is a very big step in life. You are now independent and on your own. It is very important that you choose a college that is good for you. A college where you are happy and comfortable is also important because it will affect your experience. Unfortunately, I made a mistake did not do this and found out the hard way. I was unable to attend a college of my choice due to personal reasons, so I had to attend my backup college. The first semester I was not happy. I felt miserable and hated the place. Though I did not let this get in my way, I refused to give up. I decided to give it another at another semester, and I ended up hating it even more. Since I did not enjoy this college experience, I did not perform to my full potential. The semester after this I went to another college where I was much more happeier and did a better job academically. I strongly reccommend that incoming freshmen attend a school that they like. If not, make it a priority to visit the school of your second option.

The advice I would give myself would have to be apply for more scholarships because college cost way more then most parents can afford. I would also tell myself to not stress the college process because it will get easy as time goes by. I also would have told myself to work more then two jobs over the summer and save every penny I came in contact with.

I would tell myself that there is a college suitable for her. I will encourage her to seek out more options and to speak to a counselor.