Kean University Top Questions

Be prepared for major changes in your academic life. You must be deligent about keeping up with your studies and try to balance it out with the social opportunities that are available to you. Join organizations. It is important to allot your time to try to minimize stress. Don't leave academic obligations to the last minute. Make new friends from different situations such as from your classes, your dorm, and clubs or organizations that you join. Make smart choices.

If i could go back into the hands of time i would go back and tell myself that it is very important of the choices and decisions i make because i dont have much time until i am in the real world. My studying skills would be better as well as the improvement in my grades. I was an above average student but expected a lot more out of myself. I was top athlete and played basketball and football. If i did some certain things in sports maybe i would have better scholarhips offers. During my senior year in high school i didnt see what life would be for me right now because i wasnt more in tune with it and now i know that plan is the key. Im not disappointed with who i've become because i couldnt be more thankful to be in a good college and have a wonderful supportive family behind me. If i could i wouldnt change anything, everything happens for a reason and to me its just a challenge to become better and live life with goals and ambitions. I feel better as an individual to strive than to be perfect.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to follow my instincts when it comes to choosing a major. In addition, I would tell myself to do what I think is right for me and don?t just choose a major to please other people. Furthermore, I would tell myself that when it comes to choosing a major do not let anyone persuade you and choose what you feel is the right path. I would explain how choosing a major is one of the most important things as a college student. This is your choice because at the end of the day you must live with the career that you chose, so think before you just jump into a major and make sure it is the right one for you.

As a high school student I didn?t realize how much money everything cost for college. I had no idea how expensive books cost, living on campus or summer classes and all the other important needs. As a high school student I wish I earned some kind of scholarship to help with all my finances. I also wish I had worked a little more than I did in my high school years. Saving more money would have really helped in the long run. Besides worrying about all of the finical needs of college, there are a few other difficult transitions. The importance of responsibility becomes incredibly significant. As a college studnet you become more mature. I would have to say now that I have experienced college life, that you only need two skills in order to succeed. One of the best life skills a college student can have is time management. Your time management will make the difference in how well you will succeed academically. Another necessary skill is your drive. If you don?t strive or try your absolute hardest you won?t succeed in college. College will make you stronger and most importantly prepare you for life.

Wow, based on what i know now i would have a lot to tell my high school senior self. First off, I would tell him that the population at this catholic high school is nothing compared to Kean's campus. I would also tell myself that I should find a new way to study because your old habits will not cut it in college. Also, don't hold back or be afraid to just be yourself because people will accept you anyway. Next I would laugh and tell him that it's cool to take early classes your first semester, but not your second semester, it just won't work. But the last thing I would tell myself would be, don't wait to start taking things serious, stay focused and work hard once you get to college because failing a course and watching your mother cry is not a good feeling. I'd tell him good luck and go be successful and make your family proud. Peace Out!!

As a high school senior you do not think much about the adversities you are going to face once you begin college. I would tell myself to work harder as a senior because it is not the end of what is to come. On the contrary it is only the beginning. I would tell myself to adjust to having better studying skills because in order to succeed in college you must learn how to sit down and study without any distractions. With college comes responsibilities that you did not have in high school. Time management is very important to becoming a successful student , you must learn to turn things in on time, and how much time to spend studying on each of your classes.The best advice I would give myself is to surround myself with individuals who are school oriented because if not you will easily be distracted by off campus activities.The freedom of college sometimes takes over the importance of college. Some forget that college is not all about partying, college is about higher education and the opportunity to advance as a person in society. College is the beginning of the road to success.

Jess, Stop procrastinating and make sure you get all your recommendations and applications in early. I know you have a lot of work as a senior, but you have to give each subject its proper study time and your work load won't seem so huge. Break out of your shell, don't be so scared, in college you make your own choices and you have to talk to people who don't know you, all the time. It doesn?t matter where your friends get accepted to, it?s you that matters not them. So make sure you pay attention to you and think about what you want not what will fit with your friends. You are your own person. Brace yourself for all those papers college professors dish out, so make sure you clean out your bookshelves and order that MLA citation book you'll need it. This is your senior year so have fun, but make sure you study hard for your AP Biology test in May. Don't be nervous the best advice I could give you is to be confident in yourself. You lose 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the chances you don't take or try for.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to relax. I felt an extreme amount of anxiety about applying to a number of colleges and universities, when ultimately I ended up at the local community college. I was pressured to think that community college was a dead end, and associated it with various negative connotations. Financial constraints forced me to decline my other 4-year college acceptances, and enroll in community college. I was very resentful of majority of my friends that were able to live in dorms, and live in a completely new environment. Today however, I embrace the fact that I was able to complete my associate?s degree within two years, and have now moved onto a university where I can complete my bachelor?s degree. Many of my friends returned home after their first year away, because they were not responsible enough to be responsible with their organization and study habits. Community college was the best choice I made because it allowed me to discover what my true passion was, and pursuit it, with an almost immediate gratification of a degree.

I would tell my self as a high school senior numerous things. The first thing that I would tell him is to become more organized. When I was in high school my grades were good but I was very unorganized. The next thing that I would say to myself is apply for scholarships. I struggle to pay my tuition almost every semester since I've attended Kean University and I regret not apply for scholarships. I would also tell say take the SAT and ACT more than once. In high school I only took the SAT test once and never took the ACT. I would then tell myself to become more mature because as a high school senior I was very immature.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior about college life and its transition there would be numerous amounts of advice that I'd give to myself. First, I would tell myself to keep an open mind about new things that I have never tried. For example, learning about the diversity of people that attend my school and really taking the time to learn more about their cultures. Secondly, I would advise myself to get involved as much as possible. Try to join as many clubs and organizations as you possibly can, especially the heart of those clubs and organizations, Student Government. Getting involved in different organizations or attending as many events as you possibly can as a freshman will help you meet more people, network, and will create a strong, positive image about yourself as a student. This opportunity comes and goes quickly and not many people realize how it important it really is to get involved in extra-curricular activities. However, it really helps shape your individuality within your campus, along with teaching you life-long lessons that you never thought you would learn from getting involved.