Murray State University Top Questions

There is always things you don't know, so don't go into situations thinking you know everything because chances are i won't, so it is best to sit and learn than to speak and not know what I am speaking of. Learners learn because they want to, and speaker speak because they think their word choose is important. It's better to be a learner than a speaker.

I would definitley join a sorority next time. I have friends in sororities and I have seen how they have made tons of friendships this way and there is always something to do. I would try harder as a senior to obtain scholarships and look into more colleges. I went to a technical school when I graduated college and then transferred to Murray State. I would not recommend doing this because you almost never get all of your hours to transfer. Having a great social foundation is key to succeeding throughout college along with working hard and staying focused.

As a current music major, I would probably tell myself to focus more on my piano. I would tell myself to work a little harder in some specific areas of music like technique and theory to help make the transition easier. I would also tell myself not to stress so much about going to college. You are not expected to know everything going into college, and professors are usually willing to help and want to see their students succeed. I would tell myself that I would make friends, and that in my major I would feel completely at home around all the people that share my interests. I would tell myself that yes, college is hard. In many ways, it is harder than I ever expected. However, the new experiences make it all worth it. Every day you learn something new, accomplishing something new, and meet new people. It is important to work hard and make good grades. But most of all, I would tell myself that academics should not become my whole life. A's are nice, but you can still achieve them while making time for friends and extra curricular activities.

I would tell my highschool self to keep on top of organization. Don't let old homework assignments fall to the bottom of the backpack. Don't procrastinate but make time for yourself so you'll stay rejuvinated and motivated throughout the year. Next, do NOT bring your sketch book or other books to class that could distract you from what the teacher is wanting you to learn. Apply yourself harder in terms of English and History classes but take more Art and Science classes for fun. Don't let your physical appearance get you down, even if others want you to. You're better than that and you'll find a wonderful guy. He's waiting for you and his name is Hayden. He loves you for everything you are, even though you'll become obsessed with dead things like road kill and taxidermy. You're different, but that's special. Surround yourself with positive people who accept you and who encourage you, but whom you can also encourage in their doings. Don't be so judgemental of others, especially if you want to be loved and accepted. Remember, I love you. Your mom does too.

As it stands now, I would have forewarned myself about having a much stronger science backround than I originally did, in preporation. (based on my major) I would have also warned myself be be more proficient as a paper writter, for in the early years this was done often. There were also szeveral things I was misinformed about by advising that would have saved myself major headaches and stress. Mostly about how financial aid works, graduating on time, certain requirments etc. All-in-all it has been a fabulous experience, and though I looked at other schools nad was worried I would also assure myself of the choice I would thereafter make.

If i could go back to my senior year of high school i would tell myself to try to get as much money as possible for school. In high school i would have told myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Especially my my senior year i would have told myself to apply for fasfa quicker than i did.

Do your best to make better grades.

I would tell myself to be prepared to be challenged and not complimented as much as I was in high school. In a lot of high schools, they say that they are prepping you for college, when in all actuality, they are not. Most public schools do not even scratch the surface of what is required of students when they get to college. So I would tell myself to study effectively in everything...Thinking critically and analyzing things that I read is very beneficial in college.

College really isn’t anything like high school. There is a lot more time to fill, so time management is a must. You really will have to sit down and study in order to do your best. Social activities are great for making friends, but you must know how to balance school and friends. Sometimes, you will have to turn down an activity in order to study, but it will work for your best if you just keep at it. Also, professors really do want you to talk to them; they have office hours for a reason. Utilize them, and you will see that they really do want you to succeed in their courses and in life. Your values and beliefs will be challenged by others; know what you stand for now so that you will not fall later. Call your parents every once in a while; they really do care and want you to do your very best. Budgets are a must; you must learn the difference between a want and a need so that you don’t get into financial trouble later. Basically, college is going to treat you like an adult, so you need to be ready.

I would tell myself not to be so worried. It was a big transition but nothing that I couldn't handle. You have to have very good time management skills and know how to pace yourself. Procrastination is not an option. I would also tell myself to get as involved as you can because all you are doing is building your resume.