Kendall College Top Questions

If I was talking to my high school self, I would have more to tell myself than will fit in this little white box. I would tell myself all about how college life is just different than school before college. Similar to how being married is different than being a single man, being a college student gives me a lot of freedom. I am allowed to go wherever I want in my free time, and if I don't choose to study, I will only learn my lesson through consequences. In high school, you are allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities after school. In college, those activities are still available on a larger scale. College students are adults and do not need permission for anything. They also want to be in college, and at that specific college, which makes a big difference from high school, where you are told which school to attend. On the subject of choosing your college, that means you chose what you want to major in, and because of that you will probably naturally do well in college. College also entitles a lot of real world friends, that last for life.

Do you're best to focus on your opportunities at the moment. Intelligence and talent can only take you so far. Those qualiities tend to wane, should you not nurture them with hard work.

Research and life experience are the keys to finding the right school. I'm happy I went to a smaller, public school first to get all my Gen Ed credits taken care of. It has saved me a lot of money. After Gen Ed credits are finished, it's much easier to transfer to a different school. Real world experience is how I decided to go for my degree in Hospitality. After working in many different jobs throughout my younger years, the hotel is where I decided I was happiest. I look forward going to work everyday because of the industry I am in. It's my nitch. Now that I am in a smaller, private school, I appreciate the personal relationships I am able to build with my teachers because they share their own life experiences with me and I can really see what's it's like in the real world. Having worked in the hospitality majority of my life, I realize that meeting people and building relationships is what I love to do. My main piece of advice, get out there and try different jobs. Focus on the one you enjoy most and go for the gold.

I would give this advice to students, if you aren't 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} positive about you goal in life and what you want as a career don't be afraid, but also don't pick a trade school if you aren't sure, try and take classes in the fields you are interested in. Before you can make you career goal you have to make sure it is something you like, so go to a 4 year college or university if you can if not go to community college, and work in your desired fields, and try classes there college is the one time in your life you can try out different jobs and take a dip around to see what it is you want. Make sure that you visit your college, try to stay the night in the housing and get to know some students to see if it is a place you will like. Also don't be afraid to move away from home, try it, its the only time you can live away from home with out having to worry about your bills if you live on campus.

I think it's best to find a school that suits your needs that you know you'll be able to afford.

I would tell them to do what they love to do anf find a college that specializes in that particular area and dont settle for anything other than the best even if its crazy expensive, because if you thats what you really want to youll find a way to go for it and make it work.

I think it's important to make sure you actually want to do what you're going to school for, otherwise you get into to it and eventually realize that you don't like what you're going to school and you've just wasted a bunch of money.

Follow your heart and go for something that won't make your career you end up just feel like "work". Make sure it's something you enjoy, you don't ever want to go into something you hate and end up hating yourself for not listening to your gut.

Finding the right school is a lot like finding the right shoe. It needs to be the right fit, comfortable and something that matches your personality also. Fit you are someone from the city, very social and like to put your stamp in a big place...then go to school in a major city. But for you, by changing any of those qualities you can find the perfect school for you. Be it a small school with a big city feel or country/rural feel. But find something that will you happy end of the day...

I think that it is very important to check out as many schools as possible when deciding which is best for you or your child. Every school is going to provide different experiences, challenges and opportunities. Being comfortable and happy is a huge part of your personal success, so make sure that you factor that in when you're deciding whats best for you.