Murray State University Top Questions

Do not fear, for Jesus Christ is faithful.

As a college freshman, there are so many things to have thought about. Getting adjusted is the biggest part of the new "college experience". You will go through a lot from missing home, meeting new people, living somewhere new, and having a roomate you may not know. If I were giving myself advice about college, I would say just don't worry to much about everything. Worring just won't help. Then when it comes to the weekends, yes it's ok to go home every few weeks to see family and friends. Do stay on the weekends though because it is fun and you can get closer to the friends you have made. That is all part of the experience and knowing you can have fun and hangout with your friends after classes and on the weekends is important, of course getting all of your work done as well.

If I could give myself advice as a high school senior, it would revolve around getting involved at college. I am an introverted pre-medical student. My primary concern is my GPA, MCAT score, and gaining acceptance to medical school. Because of this, I have done a terrible job getting involved on campus. Originially, I thought getting involved meant "going greek" and binge drinking every other night. I am beginning the second half of my Junior year at Murray and have finally began to get involved. College is tough. You need all the help you can get to stay sane through it. I have found that getting involved on campus is not just for fun. It is helpful also. As a senior in high school, I did not realize this. However, now I am involved in the Pre-Health Professionals club on campus, and it is already making my life significantly easier. Getting involved is not all about partying. It will help you with your grades, happiness level, and satisfaction with your lifestyle.

I would go back and tell myself to practice time management skills to better prepare myself with making it to class on time, studying, doing homework, and extracurricular activities. I would also encourage myself to take as many AP and college credit classes to probably prepare for what college is like, since high school and college is totally different, and less classes i would have to take since I took them in high school. Last but not least, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!! Do and turn in all assignments on time whenever they are due and pay close attention to the syllabus while in college. And have fun, but work does come first.

I would tell myself to take more college classes because when the time comes more credits are going to help. I would also tell myself to enjoy my time and hang out with my friends as much as possible because time flys by. I never realized it until i was in college that i do not get to see my old friends as much as I want to. I would also tell myself to live in the moment and not to be affraid to ask question and get help. When I was in high school I was shy and quiet. If I had a question I would not ask it because I would be nervous someone would make fun of me. Now that I think about it high school was one of the best times of my life and the worst at the same time. I expreienced who I was and the person I wanted to be in high school and I will never forget the people who have got me where I am today.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior and give myself college advice i would tell myself to make as many connections as possible. You cannot get everything done for college on your own you are gonna need help. Also i would tell myself not to wait for other people to get things done, you have to be persistent and keep calling and checking to make sure the things get done that needs to be.

I would tell myself that I need to set a schedule of when my classes, when to study, and when I have free time. That that is the only way you will be able to make it through college. You need to set up times when to study and actually stick to that schedule. You have to study or you will not make it through college. It is no where like high school.

I was a high school drop out who got my GED. I would tell myself not to make that choice. Life can be so hard and I only made it harder on myself by not finishing school. Not only that but returning to school after I had a family to raise was very difficult. I would tell myself to have the best opportunities this life has to offer finish high school and get a degree first. Everything else will come. there is no need to rush through your life because there are no "do overs".

Follow your heart instead of trying to impress your friends.

I would advise to be as involved as you can. Make the most of every opportunity you are presented. These are four of the best years of your life, and you should make the most of them. These four years help shape you as a person and create the path of your future career. Balance is the key. Grades should always a priority in your life. I'm attending medical school next fall, and if I hadn't have valued grades all of my four years, I would not have gotten accepted. However, there is so much more to college than just your grades. I joined many clubs and organizations which gave me experiences that I can carry on with me for the rest of my life. Experience a different religion. Talk to someone with another political belief than you. Know why you believe and think the things you do. These are four years you become you, and never sell yourself short of that experience.