New England College Top Questions

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself how important it is to work hard and do everything possible to achieve my goal. I would want myself to strive and make challenges to reach as each semester moves forward. I would remind myself that it is important to work as hard as possible my senior year and make an impression my first year in college. I would tell myself that I make the right choice to go to New England College because the classes are small; the teachers are willing to work with me when I have questions or problems with a class. I would want myself to know that I make great friends who help, there are difficulties throughout the years and that no matter what someone is around the corner to help. With all this in mind, the most important thing I would tell myself is that when I first start school, do not lock myself in my dorm room, to go out to make friends and be part of the school community. By going out, I will find more things to be interested in.

Courtney there are certain things that you should know about college. College is like getting you first job. It is scary and intimidating the first few days but after the first week it comes natural. Always keep your chin up and never forget your books! One of the most important things to remember is to make friends. Your friends are going to be the ones who help you with school work and can help you adjust even more at school. Never be afraid to speak your mind in class, professors liek that! If you have differences with your roommate, talk them out. It is better to deal with a roommate who bearable rather than one your koing to regret for the entire year. Don't blow off homework, projects, or papers til the night before....It never works out for anyone. Never be afraid to get help, see a tutor! Tutors are the best resource for anything! Above all else, enjoy yourself, work hard and strive for the best results!

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would let myself know that college is different, but it't not as hard as people make it out to be. I would focus more on enjoying my last year of high school. Enjoying my time with my friends and getting the most advice I can from my teachers. I previously went back to my high school in order to get an unofficial transcript and I had walked through the halls, remembering all of the fun times I had. I seen some of my old teachers and I do admit that I missed it. I would not take the moments of high school for granted because I will never forget them. I do wish however, that I didn't rush graduating from high school because once your'e out of high school you begin the real world. There are not going to be teachers telling you to stay on the right path. You are now the only person that can determine how your future is going to end up being. I would enjoy high shool as it should be.

I would advise myself to just be true to myself, and not to worry so much about being able to fit in. No matter what college you choose to attend, there will always be some niche in which you fit, a group of friends you can just be yourself with. Take time to meet people early on--when everyone still feels awkward, a random hello in the dining hall or sitting next to a strange person is much less uncomfortable than it is a month or two in when everyone else is already acclimated. Don't go to class late just because your friend is running late and you don't want to walk there alone. And most importantly, give yourself time to define yourself as an individual before becoming part of a notorious pair--being known only as the kid who dated that guy or the duller of two friends isn't the way you want your college experience to be defined.

After completing my freshman year in college, I realized there were a couple things I could have done to better prepare myself for college. If I could go back and mentor my senior self, I would be sure to stress the importance of scholarships. During my senior year, I did not give scholarship applications proper time and effort. My original intent in attending community college was to transfer with no debt; however, while I am saving money I am currently in debt and owe $3,500 for my freshman year. In addition, I would advise myself to stay focused. During my senior year, I got distracted by the idea of graduating and finally being finished with high school. I stopped applying myself as much and did not think of the negative outcome. When it came time for college to start I was not properly adjusted. It took time to get back into the swing of things. I have since decided to attend college every semester; summer included to prevent laziness. Had I known these things prior to my freshman year it would have relieved unnecessary stress during what is already a stressful time.

If I could go back in time like Michael J. Fox and talk to myself as a senior at Hopkinton High School, I would tell myself that I am capable of much more than I thought at the time! Unfortunately for my eighteen-year-old-self, I didn’t know what I was capable because I had not tried yet. During my post-secondary career, I have discovered that I am motivated and academically capable of pursing a doctorate degree in medicine. As a high school senior I did not believe that, and I would love to go back in time to tell myself that I can excel in a pre-medical school and continue onto a graduate degree. We all know that time travel is not a feasible option, however I am capable of going back to my high school and talking with juniors and seniors about medical school options and maybe ease their hesitations regarding medical school and hopefully helping a student have the confience to pursue their goal. I will be graduating with a bachelors degree in the spring of 2013 and then attending medical school and I plan to return to Hopkinton to do just that.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say to work hard in the last year of high school. Also I would tell myself that transitioning is not as easy as I thought it would be. When students go to orientation it is a major way to become lasting friends throughout college. Since students usually get put with students they could relate to it is necessary to not be shy the first few days. I would also recommend to get involved in as many extra-curriculurs as possible without having them interfere with school work. I found this important because it provides a good way to make friends and the extra-curriculurs that reflect your major will help in the long run. I also found that it was important to enjoy life at school and not just focus on schoolwork twenty four seven because it will make life seem boring.

If I could give my high school self advice about college I would tell how interacting with teammates, classmates and professors would be the way to succeed at this college. I would also advice myself to take the good and the bad times as the come, that college is full of fun and promise, but also life-changing events that will shape the rest of your life. The beginning of new relationships, the end of others, and the reshaping of so many more will occur during the fast-paced years of college and making every situation, good or bad, into a positive experience is what will help you through these years.

Coming into college I did not really know what expect, and not a clue of what was to come at me, but luckily I had a friend who was also attending this school with me. My experience at college was really good; i had a class schedule that fit in with my own personal schedule which was great. Also the teachers were amazing because they were so passionate and really enjoyed teaching the students about the course subject, and personally I gained a lot of knowledge from. Meeting new students and not just from different part of the States but also from many parts of the world, was an enriching experience for me because in doing so I made a lot of friends and learned a lot about their culture. College was like a big test for me to see if I was able make it on my own with out depending on my mom assistance to help support me, and I have come to to the realization that I can do it. Now that I look back at this experience I feel I made the right choice of coming to this school.

i got out a greater knowledge of things both social and academic. I value my time here because of the friends i have made and the sucess the class work will help fuel.