Kent State University at Kent Top Questions

Don't be afraid to ask for help. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you smart, responsible, and concerned about your own well-being. There are times when no one you know will be able to help when you need it most, and when that happens don't be afraid to reach out. Hiding your problems doesn't help anyone.

I would have to tell myself to stay focused and persevere. I've a hard time focusing for long stretches of time and I know that has always been one of my weaknesses. Since starting college I have worked hard to change that, but I should have started in high school. As for perservering, I have gone through a lot of challenges and difficulties throughout my college career and in some cases let the effect my school. I would have to tell myself to remember that it DOES get better. Even now, going through these financial struggles and the struggles of living on my own I have to remind myself to keep chugging because all my hardships and hardwork will pay off in the end. I'm doing what I love in pursuing this degree so that one day I will be able to help people feel better and feel free from their everyday struggles. I hope to become a psychologist and/or social worker. Working with the Children Who Witness Violence program in my hometown has been my hope for my future, and by listening to the advice now I should have had, I can make my future happen.

Don't let other impact your decisions as much. While it is critical to ask for advice from others, it is important to not let every piece of adivce impact you.

Don't be scared. You find friends. You get comfortable. You find happiness. You take classes that cause you to find new interests and realize you can do more than you ever thought. Don't be so worried, even though you transfer to a new school later you stil have made a great choices. You made some of your best memories to date. You learned so much in and out of the classroom. You learned that you can actually handle the snow (but maybe buy boots before winter starts). You learned that you can get close to people and have a real group of friends. You learned that you actually love history. You learned that even under pressure you can write a good paper. You learned that whether or not you are alone, you can still take part in new and interesting experiences. Don't be scare. Be excited. I wish I could do it again, and it only just happened. Embrace whats to come, because for the most part it is pretty incredible.

I would have told my self to be patient everything will come in time. instead i rushed things which affected my in a poor manor. I would have told myself to study harder beacuse, one thing no man can take from you is your education. I would have told myself not to give into temptation beacuse bad choices will always present themselves in diffrent forms, but learning is always a positive choice. I dout that my younger self would have even listened but, i would have told him to stay focused. If i were to stay focused on one goal at a time i am positive that i would be able to acomplish anything that my mind was set upon. Now that my high school chapter of my life has ended im completly ready to make my trasition to a school and community that has the same focus that i do and i am sure i will succed in the end with all these positive forces pushing me.

When picking the school that you want to go to, pick the one that will make YOU happy. There are thousands of schools in the country and the world, don't just look at the schools you are familiar with because you never know what you might like. This is the biggest decision so far in your life and it will follow you for forever, only you can make the decision as to where is going to be a good fit for you. Transferring is a pain, so you want to get it right the first time. If you think going to a "party" school will be beneficial for you, it wont be. Yes it will be a good time, but you will be much more distracted. You don't want to waste the money you or your parents are spending. Call your parents, they worry about you more then you think. Live on campus your freshman year. You will meet some of your best friends here. Most importantly, step out of your element. You will learn a lot about yourself, make friends, and you will enjoy your time more at college more. Don't forget to have fun!

Take advantage of every opportunity to grow and expand your skills and knowledge base. Take advantage of the knowledge and experience of your professors and other staff. They are there for that purpose. They want to help you succeed. Do not be afraid or intimidated to do so. Look at it as an opportunity to learn how to take initiative and find your voice. Become involved in organizations and clubs to develop leadership and organizational skills and to learn how to network with others and develop your sense of community responsibility. Have fun and do not take yourself too seriously. This should be the best time of your life, so enjoy. Life is a continual learning process, so embrace it and know that you can learn something from all kinds of different people and situations. Take advantage of scholarships, career services, and all that college has to offer. Finish your educational program because it is essential in ensuring a brighter future and more advancement opportunities in life. You cannot depend on someone else to financially support you. In this economy/society, you have to be able to support yourself. Plus, you need an education to make educated, informed decisions.

There are so many things I know now that I wish I would have known before I entered college. I would tell myself to never give and achieve as much I can while I'm still in highschool. It really is the time to work hard and focus on school before big responsibilities kick in. The most important would be to save my money and apply for as many scholarships as possible. It is not easy to pay for school. That is my hardest struggle in my life; to be able to pay for my bills and school. I would make sure to tell myself that college is time to make friends you'll have for life and to try new things, but always remember what you're really there for. It's about getting the best education and learning as much as you can because before you know it, life is passing you by and you'll be in the real world working harder than you ever thought possible.

I would tell myself that I really need to focus on getting scholarships, and getting money saved. Money not saved is money owed in the end, and that is a scary thought. When I graduate from college it would be amazing to be debt free, but of course going through high school you only think of high school. I would also tell myself to get my finanical aid in order as soon as I could. Because it is a lengthy and tiring process. I would also tell myself to focus on my studies because college is nothing like the teachers say that it is. When I was in elementary school they always told us middle school teachers would be harder on us. I get to middle school, and they say that the high school teachers are going to be hard on us. Then finally I get to high school and the teachers tell us the same thing about our professors in college! I would tell myself to stay focused and positive, because YES the professors will be hard on you, but the want you to succeed!

I am very proud of my accomplishments, earning my Associates degree and there is nothing I would change. I knew from a very young age how important my education was and I tailored my lifestyle around that.