Coastal Carolina University Top Questions

Take every opportunity that is sent your way and run with it. You are the only one that can be held responsible for your success or failure in college, and the entire experience is exactly what you make of it. College is so much more than an education, and as soon as you step outside of your comfort zone and break down any barriers that have previously held you back, you will be exposed to an entirely new outlook on life. College is about new perspectives, about challenging yourself and your beliefs. It is so important to seek out different opportunities and put yourself out there so that you can understand the world on a broader level. The school work will challenge your mind intellectually, but it is your job to challenge yourself on every other level and explore different interests and different facets of life. If you set your mind to taking on all these new opportunities, it will help you to focus on something other than missing home. Don't let anyone tell you the transition isn't tough, because it is, but letting it make you or break you is entirely your choice.

I would tell myself that I should care about my senior year. When a high school senior students tend to not apply themselves into their work. They bellieve they are done with school and off to college. I would tell myself to care about the classes I am taking and really listen to the teachers and what they are teaching. There are so many classes in college that piggy back off of what students learned in college and I felt myself strugging my freshman year because I could not remember my senior year classes. I would tell myself not to get comfortable with the laid back lifestyle many people believe senior year is about. Once college begins it is a reality check for students and I think if I went back and told myself I should really focus on my work, I would have been more successful my freshman year.

The only thing I would tell myself is that I need to study harder and actually work on my work ethic

Dont' worry about it so much! You get out of college what you put into it--keep this in mind when you consider cost. If you are diligent and hardworking, you can get the same education out of a community college as an elite university. No professor, whatever his or her impressive credentials, can MAKE you learn something. It is up to YOU to take responibility for working hard, doing YOUR best, and learning the material. Be smart and make decisions with YOURSELF in mind. College is a great opportunity to "get your foot in the door" of the real world. Talk to people, network, get connected---especially in your area of study. Think about opportunities to improve your resume. Have conversations with your professors---people who are older than you really DO have more experience. Value their advice. If you are bored or feeling low---don't drink, don't do drugs. Think a little beyond yourself and try to do something productive. Volunteering somewhere local is a good way to benefit the community while getting some new perspective. Organize your time wisely to avoid feeling overwhelmed mid-semester. Also, working hard to acheive something will NEVER be regretted.

If I were to go back to a senior in high school I would tell myself to stop worrying about growing up and focus on doing good in school. I was so ready to get out of there and to go to college and now would do anything to go back. I would tell myself to take the time to learn the material and not just memorize it for the test. I would tell myself to take all the extra credit opportunities and take my gpa seriously. I did good in high school but I could have tried alot harder. I would tell myself to not take the easy way out and take the harder classes and push myself. If I had applied myself more in high school, I would have been better off for college.

I have actually asked myself this question a thousand times since I have been here at Coastal Carolina University. The transition from high school to college was most defiantly a stressful one. I quickly learned that college is very financially draining and the need for funds never stop. The stress can be even more draining for single parent homes such as my own. If I could give advice to myself I would say, "Do not procrastinate and be lazy about taking advantage of the oppertunities for the various financial aids such as scholarships that are presented to you." Throughout my senior year I took the term "scholarship" lightly not knowing, or just too stubborn to believe, that my first semester here at Coastal Carolina University could have been much more enjoyable if I would have took the time to take advantage of the scholarships that were presented to me. I understand that you live and you learn and learning from my mistake is why I stress this same situation to the graduating class that are approaching graduation in a few months. A good education is a must have but it is not cheap so when help is presented...take it!

As a senior in high school the nervousness and excitment of going off to college is incredible. If I went back in time and had a chance to chat with myself and give myself some good advice for my first year as a college student, there a few things I would share with myself. When I first arrived at Coastal Carolina I knew I had to say good bye to my parents who live about 7 states away and that became very scary to me. I knew I had to find some friends that could help with this transition. Within a few days on campus I had signed up for a club sport and intramural sports. This could definately help me meet people who might be in the same situation as I was. The advice I would give myself back in high school would be remember to always be friendly, be willing to put yourself out there to make friends and never forget that your family is always there for you no matter what. Also, to stand up for what you believe in and never let someone persuade to do something your don't want to do!

If I could go back in time I'd inform myself all the things it takes to get ready for college. I was so unprepared for the challenges that were ahead because I had no help planning my future and being well knowledged about what it takes to go to college. I wish I didn't get slack as a senior and I'd give so much to go back and change all that. If I just applied for more scholarships and did better in school I'd be so prepared for the difficulties that I am paying for now. Regardless of all that I'm proud of myself now and am eager to overcome these difficulties with hard work and dedication.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself while in high school I would just say do the best you can and study hard. There are going to be some bump along the way while you start school, but that's okay because the outcome of it all is amazing and you won't regret what you are going to do in college. You will meetingsome maz

I would tell myself to follow my heart. I love Coastal Carolina University, however I always wonder what my life would be like had I chosen a larger school, or a school in a different state. My original choice was a school that was four hours away from home instead of 30 minutes away and I always ask myself what I might be missing. However, I have made the best out of my situation and I am extremely happy here. I am getting a great education and I have numerous options for growth in the future. If I could talk to my high school self, I would make sure to remind myself that no matter what school I choose, everything happens for a reason and I will perservere through any obstacle that comes my way because I am a very strong and positive person.