Franciscan University of Steubenville Top Questions

I would tell myself not to worry about fitting in and being accepted. Be yourself and be strong in your own identity and you will find your place. Don't bother comparing yourself to others, everyone has a different journey in life that they must follow. Don't be scared as you begin a new chapter in your life. Yes, there will be challenges and it will be hard at first to be so far away from home, but you will be stronger for it and prove to yourself that you can do it! Don't be afraid of the future, there are many happy times to come!

Katherine to a Katherine. There is so much out in the world for you. What you see now is not all there is. Apply yourself in everything you do so that when it comes time to face difficult challenges, you will have the strength to overcome them. Although you think you know where your life is going, although you have planned every step of your future, realize that you don't have all the answers. Be open to change. Hope for the future, it's going to be amazing. Trust God, not in who you think God is, or in your own capabilites. You're just a little girl, relax and grow. This new ride will be exciting and challenging. You're going to struggle, you're going to grow. Study when your tired, the knowledge you'll gain is worth it. Remember that everything you do, even homework, is for a reason. Don't give up when you're frustrated, keep pursuing knowledge, friends, life, God. They're all worth it. Fun is important, too. Sing! Laugh with friends and enjoy life. Meet new people and learn from them. Embrace what is ahead freely. Be at peace.

The advice that I would give myself would be "live in the present moment". By living in the present, you are able to address the current worries and enjoy the present joys. If you are constantly worrying about "what if" situations, you are worrying for nothing. It just distracts you and makes you more stressed than what you need to be. So long as you do your best, you can't go wrong. Study when you need to, but also relax when you have to--you'll go insane whether you over-study or procrastinate. There is a time and place for everything--a time to work and a time to relax. Living in a balance between the two will give you the best college experience, one that is sucessful and full of fun memories.

I would go back and take away the fact that I got knocked up, not regreating the fact that I love my daughter with all my heart, but I would have waited until I had a college education so that I could have had a beeter job to sussport and take care of her. I am a christan and I believe God has aplan and purpose for all our lives and even though things happened the way they did God still has a plan for our lives and now its to attend college and do all the things required og my Lord as well as myself. Thank you for taking time out to listen. God Bless~

The most important lesson I have learned in life is that Education has never been more important than it is right now. Besides the obvious educational development, the educational experience creates an environment that allows many skills that will be useful later on in life, and maybe pick up on talents you never thought you had before. While still high school my biggest advice to you is to stretch your brain. Take a class that intimidates you. If you can face those challenges, work hard and enjoy them, you will succeed. Also, do not be afraid to approach your teachers and ask for help. This experience will make you a stronger student, prepare you for future academic challenges and help you in a future job and/or grad school. Education gives you enhanced skills that you already possess and brings out skills you never imagined having. Even if you are a pro athlete, actor or musician, someone could argue that getting an education is not as important. This may seem logical; however, they are wrong because education gives you lifelong tools that will help your journey in the real world be more pleasurable and profitable.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would just tell myself to relax and enjoy the high school experience before it would be gone in the blink of an eye. I spent the last half of my senior year really worried about where I was going to go to college, what would be the best choice, where was the money coming from to attend school, was I going to pass my AP classes.....the list went on and on. I just needed to breath and realize that it was all going to work out ok. Other advice I would give myself would be to apply to a ton of scholarships, no matter how much the money was that was offered, because every little bit helps. Lastly, I would encourage myself to shadow more people at their work places of careers that I was interested in to help me figure out what to major in college.

I would tell myself to stay focused. You have to make your education priority one. You have to complete all assignments and study for all tests. Most of all, keep a positive attitude. How you feel about doing things plays a major role in how well you will complete them. Set a schedule and goals and stick to them!

If I had the oppurtunity to go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to make sure to perfect my study habits because you need to be able to stay focused and study on your own in college without your parents telling you to do so. Having to actually sit down and study was a big struggle for me in the first semester of my college experience because it was not something that I was used to because I did not study regularly during my time in high school. Also, I would tell myself to treasure all the time I had with my parents and younger sister because now that I am gone and do not get to see them as often I wish I could have taken advantage of that while I was still living at home.

If I could go back in time, the most important thing I would do is to reassure myself that there's no such thing as "THE" right college or university for me. No matter which school a student picks, if he/she has the right attitude and puts in the effort, then the futre is wide open & possibilities are just about limitless. I'd also tell myself to expect a wake up call as far as laundry, meals, etc. go and to try & to thank my family and friends for all they've done for me. I'd also tell myself how important is is to be organized about school work and not let things slide. Overall, at the risk of being repetitive, I'd make sure to tell myself that no matter what school I pick, it will be ok.

If I were to tell myself anything I would have to say getting ready for the change is the biggest part. A good tip would have been to visit the campus as much as possable. This would allow me to understand the school and how campus life works and would have allowed my for a bigger success on the transition. Also spending a day in the nearby town would be helpful; by visiting the local points of interest, it would show what I would do when I wanted a day off. Another point would be to view groups before coming to school. This would help me get an idea of what I wanted before I got to school.