Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Top Questions

If I could go back in time and tell my high school self anything relevant about college, I think I would mention something about my major. Since I have been at IUPUI, I have switched my major so many times, making mehave to take useless classes. So I would just go back in time and let myslef know the perfect major so that way I could be ahead in my studies. I would also tell myself not to be ashamed of who he is, becuase his friends and family would love him no matter what.

This is an easy question for me, actually I am currently writing a short story where a woman goes back in time and teachers her high school self lessons to prevent future mistiakes. Based on the story I woudl tell myself to not only try to do your best but believe that you can do your best. For years I have been struggling but only recently I actually believe, and I my grades are now improving because of it. I would also tell myself that you are the person in control of yourself. Do not fear tragedies, bad luck or misfortune. You have the potential to become a great student. Also I would encourage myself to make friends whenever possible and learn to enjoy a spectrum of ideas, thoughts, doctrines, ways of life. That is what I would tell my younger self.

I know that you are feeling overwhelmed and a little scared in anticipation of what the future holds for you. You have applied to a few different colleges and you know the school that you have your heart set on going to. Just know that it may not work out just the way you planned. You have to be flexible and know that no matter what happens, it will all work out for the better. It is time for you to take responsibility for yourself. Your teachers will not remind you that you have a paper due, you should know that from reading your syllabus. You will have to do a lot of work outside of class and you will try to put it off until the last minute. Big mistake! Procrastination is very, very bad! Just work on a little at a time and it won?t seem so overwhelming. Just be thorough and make sure that you have all your bases covered while you are in school. It will get easier to manage your time, in and out of school, but until then, just fake it until you make it and you will be amazing!

As a college freshman and having lived through the transition from highschool to college, I would tell myself to be patient. College is a life changing experience, where you meet and experience some of the best times in your life. Some people rush to get to college, to move out of their parents house or to just be more independent. The truth is, you will miss all of the aspects from highschool and being with your family the majority of the time. The only type of advice I would give is just be patient. I am firm believer of, "Good things come to those who wait."

Well considering I havent been to college yet I dont really know the transistion to college itself, but I know the transition to working every day of my life. Going to high school everyday I used to dread, the teachers, the, people the lunch, everything about it, but now that high school is over, work at a 9 to 5 job is not anything to look forward to either. I will be attending The Community College of Rhode Island in the fall of 2010 to study dental assisting. I hope to get out of this a rewarding career and an eye opening experience on life. Going from a carefree senior in high school to a hardworking adult at work I know i had to grow up quickly hopefully going back to school will compensate for my 2 years off I took from school. I am very excited to go back to school but I know financially Im just not quite there thats why Im hoping for some scholarships to encourage my outlook on this whole experience on getting into college.

As a high school senior, I wish I would have decided to pick something to major in that I was passionate about rather than something my parents felt would give me the most financially-stable career. Last fall, I entered college as a freshman Biology major. Since I have been in college, I have learned that I am interested in biology, but there is no way that being a biologist would be a satisfying career for me. I have always been passionate about music, but my parents swayed me away from pursuing it any further than high school involvement due to its unstable job market. Since then, I have been so miserable without music in my life, and I realized that although my parents don?t want me to major in music, I know I need to do what is best for me and not live as what someone else wanted me to become. I need to live my own life, and although I may have some troubles job-wise having a degree in music, any set back I will encounter will only make me stronger as a person.

I would tell myself first off to not get on facebook during finals week. I would tell myself to work hard, and it will pay off in the end. I would say that college is a lot tougher, but you are smart and you can get through it. Also, don't take yourself too seriously, and get out and meet new people. The first semester has already flown by, so don't take it for granted and don't forget to thank your parents for all he do for you! I would say to make a lot of memories, because college life is the best time of your life!

I would tell myself not to slack off so much my senior year and still keep up on my studies, because the transition from high school to college was way different then i thought it would have been. I would also tell myself not to attend IU, where i went my first semester of this school year, I would have told myself to go with my gut instead of my heart. I would have told myself this because then i would have attened IUPUI my first semester and wouldnt of have to delt with the stress of transfering and I would have been a lot happier my first semester if I would have made this choice in the first place. That is what i would tell myself if i could go back in time.

I wish everyday that I could do this, and if I could I would say "follow your dreams"! Go to the school you want, live in the city you want, and DON'T let anyone talk you out of it! I let my family and my friends talk me into going to a state school instead of the Interior Design Institute I had been dreaming of going to since I was young, because they were afraid I wouldn't get a well rounded education. I listened to them and didn?t listen to my heart and now I am in my 5th year in my 3rd university and full of regret. If I could just go back and do what my heart was telling me to and not be so easily influenced, I could be a graduate in my dream job, living in my favorite city, and maybe a little more ambitious. This is my biggest regret and will do everything I can to share with and hopefully help as many students understand how important it is to listen to that little voice inside your head, it?s probably right and If you don?t you'll probably regret it.

I would tell myself to learn to be more focused and patient with myself, plus not to be afraid to be different or use my intelligence , talents and abilities freely and be openly honest to all despite causing some social isolation. I would want to be more proud of just being ME, not trying to please others. I would STRONGLY INSIST that I go to College IMMEDIATELY after graduating from High School instead of putting it off and settling for a miserable warehouse or office job. I would FORCIBLY ENCOURAGE myself to put off ANY and ALL romantic relationships until having traveled and studied abroad in Asia and South America, and graduate from College with at least my Bachelor's Degree.