Morehouse College Top Questions

If I could go back into my senior year and tell myself something, it would be to not slack in Pre-Calculus and to tell myself to convince my French teacher to drop the grade that killed my GPA at the last minute, which subsequently lost me about $20,000 in an academic scholarship by .1 GPA points.

When I had graduated from high school I asked friends that had gone to the same college I was going to what it was like. They said, "You can do what you want and your parents aren't there". After they told me that I made up in my mind that I was going to have fun; so I did. Now that my first semester is done with I have learned how to say no to partying all the time and chasing after girls. I learned that the true reason I came to college was to get an education and be able to take care of myself in this world. Females and parties will always be there. If I could go back the advice I would give myself as a high school senior would be to focus and cut down on the partying and females because they'll always be there. Graduating on time is way more important.

I would advise myself to establish a general, reachable goal and to not hesitate to achieve that goal. No matter what my objective may be, it is always good practice to assess my determination. My college experience so far has helped me realize that I am able to achieve anything I want to if I apply my self in a responsible way. Setting small goals for myself such as talking to my professors about grades and opportunities, joining a certain club, and performing community service are useful ways to stay productive. I noticed that I have developed a better capability of focusing by narrowing down my objectives each day. I would also advise myself to do everything with a self purpose in mind. In high school, I had maintained a habit of making choices in order to please my family, friends, and community. College has made me realize that disappointing others does not matter as much as disappointing myself. Therefore, I have made decisions that I know will benefit my persuit of a degree at Morehouse College. I have successfully learned to listen to myself before I let other people influence what I want to achieve.

I would simply say this: Cherish the good times, stay strong during the bad times, ask for help as often as needed, and pay attention to all the details you come across. Remember why you are there and do not let anything or anyone deter your focus. Keep in touch with friends, family, and the Counseling Resource Center often!

I am positive I would tell myself not to be afraid or shy about going to college. Morehouse is a big change from what I was used to at home, although it is the optimal environment for me to mature into an adult. I would tell myself that I should concentrate on learning in the classroom, but also try to venture out and explore things around campus. The things I have been exposed to have taught me more about the world as well as shed some light about myself that I was not aware of. The bottom line is that I would want myself as a high school senior to realize there is a great deal more he can become that will make the future even more lucrative.

The advice that I would go back and give to myself would have to be that although you think Prep School is preparing you for college it is but you must realize that entering a college is much different. The atmosphere is much different and you will have to growup much faster than you think if you truly want to excel and have success from the beginning

If I could talk to my old self as a high school senior, first I would for sure stress to apply for scholarships and grants as soon as possible. Once you get to college closing the gap between finances can be stressful, in some cases it could interfere with your academics. Second I would stress myself to do research on all of the universities that I planned or hoped to attend get to know what types of majors and programs they offer make sure that they fit my needs. Last but not least I would stress myself to know that college isnt like high school, courses can be touger, and I would reccomend taking some AP courses, so that it wouldnt be such a shock.

I would have strongly encouraged myself to do even more scholarships! I had alot of time my senior year that could have been used preparing for the next step. College comes a myriad of emotions and experiences and the finiacial strain that I have seen people go through due to a lack of finances was really the one thing that hindered so many students from returning to the institution. Having done more scholarships would have allowed me to stay on campus and to have a meal plan throughout my education.

After 13 years out of school before my first course, I finally decided to go back to school and finish my education. Although very exciting, being a student once again was very nerve racking for the first couple of classes. As the days, weeks, and months go by it has become easier to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The college experience has allowed me to get closer and closer to my career goal. My major is in criminal justice because I enjoy the idea of helping others and the community in which I live. I can now see myself as a finger print technician, crime scene response driver, or crime scene photographer. I am looking forward to learning everything I can about the criminal justice field; getting me that much closer to my dream career. Soon my goal will be fulfilled.

The most important thing I have gained out of my college experience has been insight into what I want to do in my future. When I began college I was undecided as to what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Once I began looking into the different choices I could make for a major and learned about the world around me, my career goals became more concrete and I knew what it was I wanted to do. The most valuable thing I gained from college was a more secure future for my daughter. By attending college and developing skills for a career, I have been able to ensure that she will be well provided for and have a better life and childhood than I had growing up.