Florida Institute of Technology Top Questions

Basically I would let myself know about scholarship funds that are available thru the school and how to apply prior to the arrival at the college. I know that money is the issue in colleges today, so I would encourage the filling out of the FASFA and searching the web for money opportunities. I would also encourage perfection or near to it in all my classes. My transcript means a lot to colleges and that will assist in the cost of tuition. Lastly, I would knowing what I know now about being in college, I would research in depth the curriculum and the living areas of the schools that I’m most interested in attending. This in-depth process can save on headaches as we enter into school during our freshman year. Colleges are intensified levels of studies to High Schools, so having a plan to succeed and graduate successful is one of the things I will inform myself about so that as I attend the school, I’m aware of the challenges ahead.

College is tough and life is even harder than college. My best advice is don't quit attending school and don't take breaks because life happens. A break can turn into years, so just keep going. If you experience hard times, remember they will pass. Focusing on graduating helps you get through the bad times. We all find reasons to stop going to school and it's the worst thing you can do. It's something I've regret and now I am making up for lost time. I currently have to work full time and attend school full time. It's extremely hard and would have been much easier if I didn't quit a long time ago. In some instances what you believe is an extremely hard time in your life isn't really that bad. Just remember, change is inevitable. Make college a small chapter of your life. Learning lasts a lifetime and college is needed for you to write your book.

The greatest advice I could give to myself as a senior is, "Make sure you pursue a major in college you will be happy with. Don't pursue the major your parents want you to take if it is not the path you want to take. Learn to follow and chase your own dreams, not the dreams others want you to chase." If I knew this as a senior, I wouldn't be in the postion I am in right now. All my life I have heard my mother say that I am going to be a computer engineer and follow in her footsteps because she was computer engineer. I believed it because I wanted to please my mother and never questioned whether I would like it or not. Now that I am in computer engineering, I am not happy with it. I want to switch majors, but since I had being a computer engineer drilled in my head all my life, deciding to switch majors is quite shock for me (and my mother). Right now, the most important thing for me is to take steps to find something I will be happy studying and pursuing a career in.

I would tell myself to work hard because colleges look through each student's transcripts to pick out the best.

I would tell myself to learn more programming, especially C++. The visual basic programming you are learning now is useless for the work that you will be doing. Look more into what the various professors are reasearching so that you can get a position that you like. Also look into engineering experience, as you will need it even though you are a physics major. Stay on your course, the degree and the field are a lot of fun. The transition is not as bad as you think it is, and life is different, but not shockingly different. Be open to ideas and open to people. You will meet a lot of people from all over the world. Above all have fun and don't be afraid to try new things.

I would tell myself that I should go to Texas A&M International University and take the Pre Engineering first then transfer to Texas A&M University in College Station when I was done. I would also tell myself to read all the material and the book that the Professors assign you to read. The classes will be hard so pay attention, don’t procrastinate, and you should plan a week of study before any exam. Not only that I would tell myself not to be afraid to ask for help on problem for have the teachers as well as go to the free tutoring options the college has.

I would advise myself to take college extremely serious. Its nothing like high school and no one is going to hold your hand or make you do anything. If you want to pass every class you have to put in the time it takes. Professors are much less willing to grant extensions to students that they see ass responsible adults.

to read and study hard to pass every class and make suree i am heard and seen by all staff members of my school and do it for my two boys no matter how hard it gets down his long life road

Take it very seriously and do not ask for any student loans. Loans are easy to come by and enticing, but they are a weight that simply will not go away. Please consider financial freedom over everything else as a priority to be respected and protected.

Take as many college level A.P courses as you can now. In college it is a lot more difficult to gain college credit. If you are able t otake thoes classes and get credit for them in highschool this would save money and give you the ability to graduate quicker as a result. Also, college isn't a scary place and that hard. It may be more demanding than highschool but if you put your mind to it and dedicate youreself to it you will be completly fine. Don't slack off in any class, if you don't understand the material see a teacher or counsler to understand it more. There should be no reason to get below a C in any class or even B if you do see your teacher. Don't stress as much during the final, it may be a big chunk of your grade but you are smart enough to get through them.