Georgia State University-Perimeter College Top Questions

I would tell my younger self to stop being so afraid. Being afraid or failures and rejections are natural, but you can’t expect to be successful by avoiding your problems. I learned this much later on in life. I would tell him to be more socially active, challenge himself both physically and mentally, be more forthcoming about your feelings, and travel as much as you can. Time in college is a precious commodity. I would urge him to use it wisely. Video games are fun and addicting but it’s not worth most of your free time. College is one of the last places you will be where you will be surrounded by your peers. Time would be better spent on making friends and dating rather than spending absurd amount of time in a video game where there is little to no communication with other people. Another advice I would give to my younger self is to not put so much pressure on yourself. I was stressed out and burnt out by my junior year. Time is still on your side. Take a deep breath and relax. Everything is going to be fine.

When I was in high school I disliked the exprience of school so much that when I graduated I had no intentions to even attend college. However, if i could talk to myself today my advice would simply be to embrace the entire experiance. To plan for the future, but remember to live in the present too.

If I could go back to my senior year I would have taken more college classes. I did dual enrolment and only took one college class per semester. I wish I would have done more so I could be even more ahead than I am now.

It was amazing graduating at the top of my class and even receiving a full ride to college. However, all of that sounds good and so many people think that thats all a person needs to make it in college, they could not be more wrong. It is a blessing to have a full ride to a school but when you do not do your research, a person can watch that blessing and education be wasted. I would tell myself to do my research and take school seriously and honestly get it all over with when the opportunity presents itself the first time. Life can be very hard. And education can give you more options. I would tell myself to work arduously on attaining those scholarships and do all that you can to maintain them. It is fine to get a part time job but it is not fine to neglect your education over money. Because if you work harder on scholarships, you will not need a part time job. And there is money and help out here. All you have to do is you research. Education will get a person further and give them more options than knowing someone.

I would advise myself to go to college immediately after high school and not wait so long to make the decision.

I would suggest many things to myself, such as keep my grades up in order to become eligible for scholarships and various academic oppetunities. When I was in school I was very shy and withdrawn. I would have suggested I network and make more friends because life is easier in college when you are well connected and in the "know," pertaining to oppertunities on campus. This ultimately would have helped me get out of my shell and open up to more people. I would have also adviced myself to communicate with the counselors on a regular basis in order to become aware of any oppertunities to better myself academically. Also, I would have suggested work study programs and even joining a club or signing up for a sport. These things would have given me balance in school and allowed me an oppertunity to meet people and hone my social skills. As well as overcome being shy. I made a lot of mistakes in high school because I was a loner. Now I embrace all of my resources and I quickly make new friends in every class. Now I am more fufilled as an individual and better prepared as a student.

If I could go back in time the first thing I would tell myself is to not slack when it comes to GPA or applying to college deadlines. In high school I procrasnated a lot and that really cost me a lot in the end. Dear past me work hard and play later, apply for as many scholarships and grants as you can because, tuition and college fees are not cheap. Nothing in life is free, if you want something you have to go out and get it yourself. I know it may be hard to focus when it seems like everyone else around you is goofying off or going to the latest party every weekend but in the end it will all be worth it. Go out and get your stuff together, your education is the most important thing in your life along side your health. Without an education you will get no where in life, you want people to look up to you not down on you. So, don't be a follower, show your fellow students and friends what a leader really looks like.

Don't give up on yourself. Don't let other succeed before you. You go thru many losses but they are always with you. I know times get hard and you got struggles but what doesn't kill makes you stronger. Let the drama go because your way better then that. Focus on school, doing your homework, going to class and asking for help when you need it. Get tutors or stay in for extra help. Your senior year is the most important, it reflects on your entire life including college. You want happiness, good job with great pay, happiness and i know you won't settle for less. Your sports are important and a passion to you and yes can cause you to become par of the "popular group" but in order to play on futher your grades have to be top notch. Yes you think your senior year is time for fun, friends , parties but it's not. You could save that for after school is done. Focus on your dreams and make them come true. Listen to me, I know and if i could change my past, I would. I believe 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in you.

My college experience has been a good one so far. At the community college where I currently am enrolled, the atmosphere is very friendly and close to home. Just being at college has given me experience to apply toward the rest of my life. First, I have learned how to be a smart leader. I have been consistently the best student in my classes and have had to learn how to think through problems as a leader. Second, I have been given the experience of helping others. In the case of college, this help is usually with homework or a class project. Still, the experience of helping others has, in a way, helped me in my life. Third, I have been challenged enough to work hard at my studies. The classes are challenging and often require some work. This experience has helped me prepare for real life situations, in which hard work is required to accomplish a goal. College has been a good experience so far. The experience I have earned here will help me in later life to be the best that I can be and to help my society as a productive member.

I have learned alot during my years in college. Not only academically but also socially. In my freshman year I had a fallout between very good friends which put me into a depression. My grades, of course, initially fell but eventually I was able to teach myself that friends aren't why I'm in college. And ever since I made that realization I have been getting all A's and now have a 4.0gpa at my new school. College is a necesity for today's society and no longer take the fact that I am here for granted. Like any other student, I sometimes feel like college isn't for me. But seeing my parents and the fact that they both have their Master's degrees and practically get any job they apply to keeps me going. Hopefully one day I will be in their shoes, but I can't even think about getting close to their status without succesfully getting through college.