Langston University Top Questions

Have a plan before coming to college. Knowing how it will be paid for and tell my parents or relatives a little more about my financial needs. Plus have everything i will need to come to college and be comfortable.

Make sure you are disciplined. College life is a fun, memorable experience, however, it is easy to get caught up in all the "fun" and neglect the real reason you are there, to get an education. There are no parents there to force you to get up and go to class, no one to give you consequences for negative behavior. It is up to you. You will be the first in your family to finish college. Be proud and make the most of it. This is a time for you to learn and grow. Utilize all of the resources available to you. There is a lot of knowledge and wisdom within those college doors, soak it up like a sponge. Knowledge is power and this is the place for you to gain that knowledge. Take advantage of the opportunities that are given to you. I know that you can thrive and be a successful individual.

be focus and study hard to achieve your goals.

I would make sure that I took more accelerated courses in order to prepare me better for college. Unfortunately I had to take a couple of basic courses my Freshman year, which could have been avoided.

i should have applied myself more in high school because my highschool grades are the grades that helps me get into better colleges

I would tell myself to straighten up and plan for the future. Study myself as far as what I'd like to do most for a career. I'd tell myself to plan for college earlier and check up steadily on all financial work, or paper work that may not be finished. Look into different types of careers before just choosing one that may have sounded the best. Try not to catch " senior-itis"! Keep up the good work because it pays off when you get to college, financially and academically. Continue to strive for the best because what you put into something is initially what you receive out of it. Follow through with everything, Keep positive. Stay organized and on top of all things. Reach for the best. Get to know yourself and what you want out of friends. Learn how to interact with anyone and everyone in the right manner with the right manners. Keep strong-minded, ready to take on any task;never give up.

I would tell myself to apply for more colleges, universities, scholarships and make sure I know what i want out of life. I would go back and visit different schools because I never did to get the feel of what my future had in store for me. I would have taken atleast one college coarse my senior year to get me ahead in a coarse while in college.

Some advice I would give to parents and students on finding the right college or university is do your research. Make sure the college or university has your major and if your undecided make sure the college or university has a good variety of choices to choose from. The college experience is what you make it; have fun, experience new things, and be very open minded. Socialize and get to know lots of people because you never know who you know when you graduate and networking is very important. Love whatever school you attend and take pride because you are future alumni. Whatever you decide to go, do your best and strive for the best! Failure is not an option!

Parents and students should do extensive research on their college picks. Ask to speak with the department head of interest and tour the university. Ask if previous graduates can be spoken to. Inquire about meeting with some of the professors, and try to pick a univeristy somewhat based on the environment in which also best describes your personality. I want to excel as a professional. I have a desire to be a leader in the health care system and an advocate for people of less socioeconomic class. I am coming from the working poor class, and I want to exceed to the top and give tremendous support to those from my same class, by bringing action and success to suggest that "we too, can succeed." I can provide excellent social services and I will strive to grant all people with equal opportunity, as well as to prove through actions of self-sacrifice, self-discipline, and self-motivation a brilliant mind can become trained. This is who I am and this make me a good college student and a valuable person to society. I am worthy of your scholarship and I would be honored if blessed to receive it.

I would advice both parents and/or students to begin their college search early, preferably while a freshman in high school. It would help to request information from that college, as well as, visit the campus for a tour to get the feel of the environment. Compare all the advantages and disadvantages of different colleges to see which one is the best fit. Additionally, try to talk to individuals that go to that college to recieve insight on what the college experience is like at that school. To make the most out of one's college experience is different for every individual at a every college, but there are still things that could be adviced. Getting involved in campus life is a great way of making new friends while supporting the school. Furthermore, trying new and different experiences, like sports or choir, can help one to discover aspects of their life they hadn't known existed. Lastly, remember that college is about getting an education, so don't be afraid to ask for tutoring or form study groups to get the help you need to successed.