Johnson C Smith University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Johnson C Smith University know before they start?

Miranda

If I could back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself for college would be to never give up and never forget the real reason you are there. No matter how hard situations can get it will always get better. Also, you are there for one reason and that is to get an education. College will be fun and you're suppose to have fun but dont forget about all the money your paying and why you're paying it. Books first, fun later. Learn from your mistakes. Dont get caught up in the wrong crowd. Finally, I would tell myself to appreciate everything you have and how easy you have it, you never know how bad it can be.

Xahnn-Georgia

Please set your clock a hour or half hour ahead because freshman classes are early in the morning and you are a doozy waker. If you must idle in the student union, please complete homework before you go because you tend to go overboard and then have to stay up throughout the night to finish assignments. It will a new experience living with roommates but bring your own lock and key and you will be fine. Bring only you necessities from home to your dorm room as you have minimal space in the rooms. The school is tolerant to students of all sexuality, do not stare when you see homosexuals and bisexuals because they thought you were homophobic at one point. Your professors are absolute brainiacs and they will test you so do not be afraid to go 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} in your coursework, if you slack off they will know. Once you slack off , you will be slapped with extra assignments. Budget budget budget, the school is the uptown area so you need to know when to spend and when to be a miser. P.S you will love it, students are charming so dont worry.

JoAnn

If I could back to my senior year in high school I would definitely encourage myself to study harder. I would encourage myself to work on getting a better GPA and better scores on my SAT and ACT. My mother was always on me about studying harder. She would consistently remind me how smart I am and how important it was to finish the senior year on a high note. Socializing was my main objective in high school and grades were secondary. I did not realize that the getting a really good GPA and SAT/ACT scores translated into scholarships. I would also remind myself to thank the teachers I had in high school for their interest in seeing me do well. I now realize that the foundation they gave me has given me the skills to study, ask questions, to seek out study partners if needed and the ability to help those in subjects that I am strong in.

Dametria

Dear Dametria, If you don't do anything in school, FOCUS. That's all I want you to do is make the grades to get a scholarship. As an adult you did an awesome job with growing up and handling your business. I give you credit on setting goals for yourself and always achieving them. Granted there was a set back in your education path, however you did an awesome job at finding ways to make sure your education was taking care of. Great call on joining the miliatry now 60{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your college is paid for the rest is covered in loans. As much as you hate owe people money, this is where I need you to do better. A 2.0 is not the best GPA, in college you manage to get a 3.2 and then droped to a 2.77. Not bad however it could be better. Now that I know that you can achieve these goals and maintian a job and full study schedule. I'm extremely proud of the woman you have become due to your detemination and hardwork, you are exaclty where you want to be. Remember focus on those grades.

Whitney

Dear Soaring Senior! Guess what? You are beautiful, smart, and intelligent and you radiate like the shinning moon. People can see how smart you are so don’t act erratic all the time, be serious, sometimes people will forever look down on you and never take you seriously if that’s all they know. Don’t apply for a major just because mom wants you to; wait until something comes along that actually feels right. Strive for success; never waver from a path that feels right. It is okay to change majors, changing is actually normal. Lastly mom is not the ruler of your future! Fight for what you want! Neither you nor mom will agree on every decision you bring forth, but follow what you feel is right, not the path she chooses. Take internships, let your opinion be heard, become the leader you know you are! Always remember you are forever loved, there is always someone uplifting you even in the times you feel the loneliest, you are so much better than that. I see this bright future ahead my love, always walk with your head held high, emit confidence through every smile! Love always, Your Future Self

Shanice

Stay on top of your workand make sure everything is in order as far as fininacil aid and school work. Dont get behind in class because its harder to catch yourself back up. Remember to also ddo your best at everything.

Shaketa

Select a school that is far enough from home that you are missed but close enough to travel home for the holidays. I would inform myself to be prepared to grow and keep all of my old notes from high school. Save as much money as possible because books are expensive.

Shanae

Stay focused, its really easy to lose what you came for in school. Education is one of the most important things, get to know your professors very well. Keep striving for a high gpa and your grades will reflect and make it happen

Markita

The advice I will tell myself is to be more open to my surroundings. I also beleived I could have worked twice as harder and recieved scholarships a long time ago but at the same time I wouldn't change my life because it has taught me to be the person I am today. At this moment I have been more confident and outgoing then any other year in my life. The struggles I have gone through made me stronger.

Katilynn

If I had the chance to talk to myself my senior year I would have quite alot to say to myself. For one I would have told myself to stop goofing off and make more of an effort than I did. Even though I did take a A.P English course I had the potential to do more. If I knew then what I know now I would force myself self for to enroll in every A.P class I could to better prepare myself for college life. I srtuggled my senior year because I was so ready to be done with high school and I was also pregnant, making going to school everday almost impossable. Now I would say to myself you need to be more willing to learn because you dont get many second chances in college. I would also tell myself you want them to treat you like an adult then act like one because they certaintly do when you get to college. No more exscuses! College is hard and you have to be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} commited to doing your best or you will fail and you will regret it.