Eastern Mennonite University Top Questions

Dear self: You are not nearly as wise or cultured as you think you are. When you get to college, you will meet people who know more than you, get better grades, and have traveled farther. High school is fun and all, but you really need to spend more time thinking about who you are as an individual. It's too easy to get wrapped up in the identities of your friends and allow them to define you, so stop! Seek who you are outside of society's pressures and labels, and you will be better prepared for the college world. Now, I don't want to suggest that you will immediately find yourself and stop worrying about others' perceptions of you. This sort of thing is a life process! However, it will be much easier to transition to college if you have already begun thinking about who YOU are and want to be rather than being who others want you to be. Most of all, have fun! College is challenging--and it should be--but it's also the best time of your life, so enjoy it while it lasts!

Stay focused, branch out, stay away from cliques, and teachers are there to help you. Being the first to go to college and potentially graduate from it is an accomplishment! You can do this, the going gets tough but you will make it through! I believe in YOU!

Dont be afraid to meet new people! I was really nervous coming in at the begining of the year because I didn't know anyone! Well it is competely different than the high school drama. Everyone is living together and creating these great friendship so don't feel like you can't just join in on the fun! Also try new things, don't be scared to put yourself out there and be brave. College is like a pool on a hot day, it isn't much fun unless you jump right in!

Dear high school seniors, There is only so much advice to give. However, there is some advice, some I wish I had known before jumping into college life. 1. Be brave and outgoing! 2. Work really hard and don't get behind, it will only hurt you. 3. Try new things. College is a time full of fun, laughs, friends and new experiences. 4. Join clubs, sports, Bible studies and other groups because meeting new people is so incredibly important your first year. and last, 5. Be yourself. College is a time of learning who you turly are. It is a time to question what you want to do and but also a time to enbrace who you are and enjoy the wonderful and unique person that God created for a purpose. Never forget that! Because no matter how small you may feel, you are important! With love, Olivia.

Personally, I would've taken more advanced classes to better prepare me for my upcoming school year in college. The classes you will experience in college are going to tougher than any class you have ever taken in high school. You have to study alot more in college. Therefore, taking advanced classes in high school is a smart idea. Also, you will need to apply for several scholarships throughout your senior year. College is very expensive, and without scholarships one will have a very difficult time paying for their tuition. Getting more involved in clubs and honors programs can also be very beneficial. Several colleges look at your transcript and see how involved in high school you were. So, being involved in clubs and such looks excellent on your transcript when applying for college. These are some of the simple things i would've done to better prepare myself for a smooth transition from high school to college.

I would tell myself to buck up and finish the math classes and even try to take more in science so I would not be as far behind as I am. My consoler ended having me in a UBSCT Math class (which means I had not passed the state test) and also Algabra 2 math class. I was failing the Algabra 2 class so I dropped it half way threw the year and ended up putting myself behind for my future as to which I have to work even harder for now. I would tell myself not to give up in my dreams and settle for something I may not want to do. There is much more I would tell myself but since I cannot go back in to the past, I will simple move on and work as hard as I must to accomplish what I need.

Some advice I would give myself is not to wait untill the last minute to trun things in. In high school you can get away with stuff like that, but in college its the real deal. I would also tell myself to learn how to manage my time because time management is very important in college

Don't stress yourself out worrying about getting straight A's. There is a lot more to learn in college than what's taught in the classroom. Invest in relationships. Try new things. Explore. Have fun. Make mistakes.

Being able to go back in time and talk to myself about to start college, I would have some advice. First, I would say stay true to your dreams and goals. I would tell myself about how there will always be temptations and opportunities to do the wrong thing, but always work hard and not let distractions derail you. Always be happy and confident in your choices, but look at all of your options first. Failures may happen, but you should only learn and grow from them because they are what help mold you into the person you'll be in the future. Lastly, no matter what anyone says, your present and future is your choice and it is up to you to decide where to go, what to do, and who to be. Stay true to yourself!

I would tell myself that the long hall is not nearly over yet, but it is just beginning. The short two page papers that I was use to writing are a thing of the past in college, so I should appreciate them and do the best I can. When it actually comes to the writing of papers, the grammer has to be even better and more thought out in your drafts than your typical final copy. In the start of college it may seem important to make new friends and find a group of people that you can fully connect with. In reality it is a much better idea to get to know your teachers and to develope an effective homework routine, and get better tips on studying. The studies habit of your high school years do not even begin to cut in for college tests. It may seem like alot of work now, but once you are thought all of the hard work and stress. Walking across that stage and starting the career that you have been striving for will feel amazing.