Franklin College Top Questions

I feel like when I was in high school, I didn't know who I truly was. I followed my friends around and tried to be like them. Since I have been here at Franklin College, I feel like I have found myself. I have realized that I am more of a leader than ever and can make my own decisions. I hold a position in my sorority and I am hoping to be the co-coordinator in my New Student Program position next year, which is something I never would have thought to do before. I have changed my mind about what I want to ultimately do with my life. I grew up thinking I wanted to be an elementary teacher, and have now realized that something with history would better suit me in the long run, which I never would have let myself think anything other than teaching was best for me.

I have had the opportunity to actually understand who I am on a personal level. I have been able to see myself grow both mentally and physically. I have also been able to help my community while working with Habitat for Humanity. I have been able to travel to other countries and delve into different cultures. I am very pleased with every aspect of my education both in the classroom and outside of it. My knowledge in the area of biology has grown exponentially and without Franklin and the instructors there I would not be the person that I am today.

My college experience so far has helped me to have a better understanding of life after school. I have learned to manage my money better so that I can pay for college and other expenses. Overall I have found my college experience very valuable because it has made me a more responsible and mature person.

There have been many things that I have been able to leave Franklin College with. One of the most important things that I have learned to that of critical thinking. I also feel that I have been educated well in the area of Biology and Chemistry, and that I know I will be sucessful in these areas. Franklin College has taught me how to be open to all areas of life including: race, religion, sexual orientation and many other sides of life that arent always visible to people. Franklin College also allowed me to become more culturally diverse, allowing me to travel many times to other countries to see a different side of the world.

I would tell myself to stay true, to follow my heart, and to know that at the end of the day it is my life and it is what I do and what I want that I must live with. I would tell myself to pursue all my dreams and goals and that it is important to make the most out of every day, so that I do not look back and wish I would have done more. I would tell myself to not be shocked and be active and take initiative. I would remind myself that it is only a small transition in the long journey of my life and that at any point I can control my outcome by my actions day in and day out. I would tell myself to never settle and to realize that there are millions of students across the globe making the same transition and that I am not alone. I would let myself know that I want to become a doctor, and that it is important to get some experience early and to make sure I do all that I can in my classes, to leave no doubt each day. Thank you!

If I had the chance to go back in time and talk to myself when I was a high school senior, I would tell myself to not worry and to think positive about this experience. College is going to be the best experience that I have had because I am my own and I am able to learn more about myself and who I really am, not who everyone wants me to be. Before I left for college, I was scared about the experience and that I would not get along with my roommate. Well I was almost wrong about that. However, my college experience has been wonderful, even though I have had a few rough patches through out the years. I have changed roommates three times and dealt with problems that have made me question myself. If I had the chance to meet myself when I was in high school, I would not recognize myself. I have grown tremendously in the past two yars. I have turned into someone that I did not think that I would be. I have broken out of my shell and have learned to find the good in every situation, no matter the situation.

I would consider what it would be like to live on campus, away from home, knowing that most of the students go home on weekends. It's hard to find ways to entertain yourself when quite a few of your friends leave until they have to be back for the next week of classes. I would suggest trying to make sure I spent time with other students more so that I didn't feel so alone, at times, and want to try to choose a better roommate. Dealing with roommates has taught me what I want in a roommate and what I don't want. I should have been more specific on the roommate agreement form.

I would tell myself not to sweat the little things. In high school I always got worked up about the littliest things. In college you have to learn to accept failure or defeat and move on. Life will go on. I would also tell myself to cherish every moment. I have already been at college for a semester and it feels like I just got here. High school went by the same way. I just let the days fly by and never really took advantage of the opportunities I was given. I was always so worried about not getting introuble, and eventually, it took over my life. I was also always too afraid of getting introuble so I never took any chances. That is the biggest lesson I have learned being at college. It is okay to take chances, as long as they are smart chances that won't affect your future in a negative way. But above all, I would have just told myself to enjoy everyday as it comes and not worry about tomorrow until it gets here.

I would advise myself as a high school senior to apply for scholarships early in order to get as much help as possible. I made the mistake of not working as hard as I could to get myself financial aid and now I am paying for it in more ways than just having to take out a lot of loans. I am now not able to participate in as much on campus due to lack of personal funding or get a car in order to get a better job to help pay for school. I would also advise myself to save more money than I spend because that would have helped pay for my college education as well.

If I could go back in time to my high school senior year, I would work harder. Seniors traditionally feel as if they have earned the right to coast their last year of school, but I had not earned such a right. In fact, I harmed myself by not working hard. I believe if I had given 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} during my senior year, my adjustment to college classes would have been easier. Instead, I grew accustomed to just getting by and it such a work ethic harmed my first semester GPA. I have learned from my early errors to take control of my studies and work hard. However, if I had worked harder as a senior, I would have worked harder as a first semester college student. So...my advice to high school seniors--work hard. It will pay off and establish a much-needed work ethic for college.