Middle Tennessee State University Top Questions

DO NOT let the new experiences scare you. And be positive that you know what you want to do with the rest of your life. Sometimes it can seem like it isn't meant for you. But just don't give up. Follow what YOU want to do, and not what others expect you to do.

Work incredibly hard at school. Research your career choice thoroughly before commiting to a degree course. Travel outside the US as much as possible to get real world experience. Learn at least one foreign language prior to entering college and then spend the 4 years of college mastering that language and perhaps learning another.

If I could go in to time and tell myself how to prepare for college. I would advise myself to learn how to manage my time correctly. College is totally different from High School, the teachers arent going to hold your hand, the teachers in college will help you by making you think out side of the box. I would also advise myself not to get discouraged about your grades, because there is so much on campus tutoring avaiable that there is always a helping hand some where, and just talk to your teachers as well, if you go to them for help, they will never turn you around, thats what they are there for so dont be afraid. I would also tell myself that being active on campus is great but take it slow your first semester or first year, because it a very big transition and your going to need time to adjust. And last but not least I would tell myself not to stress! Never crame anything just take your time and remember in the long run it will pay off.

I would have told myself I should have gotten involved in student government in high school and should get involved in it at college because I've developed a liking for politics because of the economy we're in and the president we have now (Obama FYI). He has actually made me want to be president so I could attempt to return this country to its moral foundings and away from its liberal, politically correct ways that is seriously eroding this nation.

I would study more and devote more time to developing as a person. Knowing what I want in life was a great boost.

I would save up more money as well as study a little bit more. Cooking would have been more frequent, because I find myself needing cooking skills that I just don't know.

I would tell myself to have more self esteem. Everyone else is looking for friends as well. Get the most experience out of college life as possible. This is the time to make lifetime friends. Also, the "Freshman 15" theory is more than just that. Don't get carried away with the meal plans. Choose your meals wisely. Gaining 20 pounds is no joke. Take advantage of all the activities and facilities that are available. That is the best place to make the right kind of friends. And find a church home as well. That's the best kind of extended family to have while you are so far away from yours.

I would tell myself to value my high school years. I would tell myself to study hard and push for that 'A' instead of just a 'B', because those 0.5 added to your GPA can make a difference in whether or not you get a scholarship. I tell myself to apply for more colleges to keep the opitions open. I encourage myself to have an open mind when i am finally in college and to try new things. I would also tell myself to live on campus atleast the first year to get the true college experience.

If I could give myself one piece of advice it would be to save more money. I did not save a lot of money in high school specifically for college. Now I am having to work harder and longer hours because I wasn't prepared for college finanically. If had the chance to do my senior year of high school over I would have worked more and spent less.

If I had the chance to go back in time and think about things that I know now the number one thing I would tell myself is to get motivated to study, to make lots of new friends, and to get involved. Yes, school work is very important but without a social life one can very easily get bummed out on school and evenually drop out. And as for studying goes, it is no exaggeration on how important it is. I would tell myself to learn to love to study.