Norfolk State University Top Questions

I have learned a lot from my college experience in the short amount of time. It has taught me better study habits and techniques and also it has been valuable for me to attend because in order to have a successful career I must attend and graduate from college. I am a Computer Science major and I have learned so much about computers in my first semester and how to create programs in C++ language. The value of attending college is to become the first in my family to attend and graduate from college and be able to lead a successful career in the field of Computer Science.

Out of my college experience so far, I have learned alot. I learned first and foremost that studying is the key to success. Of course, as high school students we are told that we need to study and we all say the same thing "I already know what I have to do" but in reality, that is easier said than done. The freedom that you had as a high school student has no comparison to the freedom that you have as a college student. I feel as thought I let the freedom get to my head and I took being in the Honors College for granted. I am learning now how to balance things out in my life while I am 5 hours away from home. Attending an out of state school has been very valuble because it is giving me a sense of responsibility and accountability. Having to do everything on my own is challenging at times but I would definately reccomend going away to school because it prepares you for the future. I also think that everyone should experience hings on their own because different people have different reactions to different situations.

I have gotten a true sense of self. I graduated earlier than I was suppose to but I feel like my college experience has helped me mature into the young lady that I am suppose to be. It has been valuable because I have never seen so many individuals that care about the well being of others.

I feel as though I made a good decision to transfer to Norfolk State University. I have met many different individuals, learned more than in my previous institution, and experienced many different things. My college life has been accelerated and I gotten a chance to experience a diverse community/lifestlye.

Out of my college experience, I have gotten so much even though I've only been there for one year. I've gained a sense of identity, which was something I really needed to do before I was fully on my own. I also learned how to further interact with people in a better manner than before. I also learned how to really use my resources because there are so many available on campus. I learn more out of class than I do in class, and it is mainly from the people I came in contact with. In college, you have to be on your feet becaues you can wind up in any situation, so you get a lot of wisdom of what to do in certain situations. I have also learned a lot about college by first hand experience.

Out of my college experience I have received a wonderful education in History. My eyes are being opened to new career choices other than teaching from the History department at NSU. And that's very helpful to me because at some points I'm confused as to what I want to do. But it has been valuable for me to attend it.

Dear Me at Seventeen, Congratulations, you finally made it to your senior year. Bad thing is your transition to college is going to be very hard. During your fist three semesters you will be putting in the least amount of effort as possible. Because of this, you will be working in overdrive for the next two and a half years. Making new friends is going to be very important, because you will barely hear from the people you are going to school with now. These new friends will be able to help you with schoolwork and encourage you when you feel like giving up. My advice is to take every challenge head on and never except defeat. If you knock on one door of opportunity and it doesn?t open, don?t worry because there?s always a side window to crawl through. In two years you will meet a seven year old boy with bone cancer who will change your life. He will teach you that life doesn?t owe you anything and to be thankful for the everyday things you take for granted. Never give up on your dreams and live life to the fullest. -Ria

PIck a school that you really want to go to. Make sure that the school has all the amenities that you like. Make sure that you are satisfied.

The advice that I would give myself would be to make a schedule and remember deadlines. Those are two very important things to consider while you attend a college or univeristy.

I would have tell myself to take the SAT a few more times. I would have taken more AP classes and tried a little harder in all my classes. I would have also looked for as much scholarships as possible and visited more colleges of my interest. Lastly I would tell my self to build relationships not only with upper classmen in my field of study, but also faculty and staff on campus.