Chicago State University Top Questions

I would tell myself to focus on my school work and not all the parties that are going on. Going to all the clubs and parties would not get you the best career.

Stay focused. Socializing is fun, but stay more focused on academics and your life's goals. Do your best, by applying yourself even more than ever before. Go into your Freshman year of college with confidence and a great expectancy.

The definition of what love is. It has been valuable to attend because Love is a necessary requirement throughout all of the educational programs in college . It is an eternal emotion. It will enable me to push towards perfection in all of the things that are done and said. What is Love? Love is repeetitive, relentless perfection. It never stops, it never fails. Love is blind and unconditional, giving forever, whatever, whomever, whenever, however, wherever. Love does not hate destroy, reject, or deny! Love does not hurt because pleasure is her sister. Love is thesustaining force that moves all through-out the universe. Listen to her she will satisfy.

I have realized that quality can be found in any educational venue. It just depends on what you wish to get out of the situation. I wish for success, desire to succeed and strive for excellence. As long as there is a book to read, I will learn regardless to the facility or the neighboring students. Drive and determination is all that is necessary in order to succeed.

College has taught me independence, responsibility and focus. Living on my own and having to do everything fo myself has helped me to grow and become an adult. In highschool there were parents and teachers who pushed, motivated, and even forced you to do well in school. However, college is the complete opposite. I have learned responsibility for my actions, education, and future. Finally, I have learned to focus. College has many distractions that could hender one's education. Being put into a situation such as college, I value attending because I have gained independence, responsibility and focus.

Looking back at when I was a high school senior I realize what a completely different person I've become. I would have told myself to take school seriously and work as hard as possible in high school because that's when you have little to no financial responsibilities, allowing you time to focus and appreciate your education. I often wish I could go back in time and force myself to listen, but I know that today I have learned to have that appreciation for my education and couldn't imagine spending my time any other way right now.

If I could go back in time what advice would I give myself. I would tell myself that I would need to focus on time mangment. Time management in college is a must. I will need to make time schedules for nearly everything I do in school. I will need time to study, time for practice, time for lunch in between classes and time to focus on my success. Being able to manage your time in college will help prevent many problems. This will prevent procrastination, craming and being tardy to any classes. Stress is another issue I would make myself aware of. Stress can be the down fall of someones's success. I would need to just take tasks as they come to me and not overload myself. To make sure nothing gets in the way of my success above it all I will need to have motivation. I will need to know things are not handed to you and the work you put in is what you will recieve.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself to not slack off even for a minute. I would tell myself that every minute is of the essence and to not procrastinate when it comes to work. There might be more freedom, but with more freedom comes more responsibility. I would tell myself to never second guess myself when it comes to my career aspirations. The most important thing I would have told myself is to keep my mind on my education and not on the gossip or the boys around the school.

If I could go back and tell myself about college I would say study more. Pay attention in math and try to remember as much as you can. I would also say try applying for scholarships early because college cost a lot of money and it is trying to pay for school. I would tell myself that nothing is too impossible to acheive. I always held back in high school I would really tell myself to push through every assignment and make sure I am doing my work to the best of my ability.

If I could go back in time and tell my high-school-senior-self one thing, it would be to never let money deter you from choosing the school that best matches your interests and needs. Yes, financial aid is need based, but there are many ways to pay for school aside from the package that a college gives you. So, never settle because you deserve the best. Also, there is nothing wrong with transfering schools. If a school does not stimulate you intellectaully and/or socially then you need to leave. I guess the main theme here is to never settle mediocrity; aim for the best and then do your best.