Chowan University Top Questions

If I could go back in time to talk to myself, I would tell myself to focus more in school, try harder, and remember to do my best and settle for nothing less. I would tell myself about money as well as time management. I would try to redo, most of my senior year. I would be more active in school and spend more time with my counsuler learning about my options as well as apply for more finaancial aid.

If I could go back and give myself advice as a senior and me having some college knowledge I would tell myself to wake up. Reality is about to come soon and I not only need to worry about going to college but taking that extra step I need to get there without any problems. I would make sure I would stay on top of my grades and focus on the most important things that were going to get me into college. There would be no time for error. I would let myself know to apply to alot of colleges instead of a select few. One of the most important things I would say to myself would have been to get a job. Reasoning being is because I have six other siblings and my mother is a single mom and my tution was going to break her. I need to do all i can now so that she wouldn't have tpo suffer later.

If I could return to the spring of 2009 I would tell myself to not be afraid to go out and make friends at Chowan, to just be myself and be more open in the first week. I would tell myself that Chowan is the place I'll willing call home, a place I can love, learn, and grow in. To take every single opportunity to join a club and the sorority on campus, and not to judge a book by it's cover, because that tall, sporty, pretty girl is your future roommate, and she will be your best friend. I would remind myself to keep to a tight schedule and not forget to turn on the alarm clock the night before and no all-nighters. I would tell myself that the most important thing about college isn't just the academic classes, but the social growth, independence, understanding, and maturity that is gained by living alone. Self motivation is key and that will always be the driving force behind every action.

The advice that I would give to myself would be to take classes that would help me better understand college life. The friends that I chose would be more selective. I would be more alert on different things, than just passing it on. My life here at this school is a rewarding one. I appreciate the people who help me to get where I needed to be. My teachers at Opio Acadamy was and still is the best. Mrs. Allen taught me how to learn at a different level than others. I was told that I would not amount to anything. Mrs. Allen help me see who I was. I am somebody . If you want to see a miracle, just look at me. I am a miracle. Strong work and study habits are a must. I learned that if you want to succeed in life their are somethings you just have to do. My goal is to succeed and make my mother proud of me, because she work very hard and did without to help me succeed. I not their yet but I am on my way. It gets hard but I will not give up.

I would advice parents and students to begin the college selection process early. Gather information and visit each campus location. After narrowing your choices, schedule a day to sit on some classes and stay on campus before committing. Investigate what the college offers in the areas you are interested in - academics, sports, extracurricular, etc. Speak to current students about their opinions of the college atmosphere. Discuss academics and social life. Contact the alumni organization with questions and follow-ups on career choices. Ask "hard" questions, expecially of the current students. Do you enjoy being at this school? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What were you looking for in choosing this college and did that goal materialize? What advice could you give me concerning college choice? You may find that your initial feelings and ideas change as you learn more about what is "out there." Make the best, well-informed decision and stay positive. Do not go into the situation with the attitude that you will immediately drop out or change schools when problems are encountered. Know where and who to seek for assistance. Make the most of what could be the best years of your life!

Know who you are inside before you get to college because if you know who are now then no one in college can change you into something you dont want to be.

If you went to a small high school were the teacher was able to give you one on one time then you should most likely attend a small college.

When it comes to finding the right college, is basicaly to know what you want. First your major choice is the biggest thing to decide and find a school that has that major. Then take into account if you like small or large areas and student bodies and base on that. Don't choose a school just because your friends are going there. Go somewhere you would be happy. Just be in an area you know you can study but still have a social life. Make friends with the right people and just enjoy yourself, yes college is for furthering your education but you don't have to cut out a life. Never take more credit hours than you know you can handle it will make your life very difficult. And just enjoy yourself but remember what you are in college for. It's a magical place and wil change your life.

Make sure you look at every aspect of the school. Just because a school my be offering you a lot of money to attend their school doesn't mean it will be acdemically challenging. Take campus size into consideration; everyone does not do well in large surroundings where know one knows there name. Choose a school that best fits your child not the parent.

The most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a school, besides finances, is the comfort level that the student will be able to experience once attending this school. One has to keep in mind that the student will be alone and away from home, so they need to be safe and comfortable and able to experience happiness. It is dangerous to be depressed on a college campus. College is a time for new beginnings. It is the time that most people remember as the best time of their lives. But if you use college right, your undergraduate degree can launch a successful life.