Northeastern Illinois University Top Questions

research whatever you want to study. Be sure. Have a goal. If you are not sure is okay to change. Be the best you could be. If you know you are going to get a bad grade in a class dropout before is too late. Not all universities are the same. Finish until you get to your goal and create new ones.

I would tell myself to stay as focused as possible on college work, that there is time for more social activities after graduating. I would also tell myself to try volunteering at different places in order to get a view on what I would like as a career choice for the future, by gaining experience on different areas it may be easier to pick the right career. I would also remind myself of the benefit of staying focused in school instead of trying to do everything at once, because sometimes school can take the back seat when it comes to being out with friends or other activities. Lastly I would tell myself to be proud of the all the accomplishments that I have made and all the accomplishments that will come, to keep going strong and never give up.

The best advice that I would give myself would be to stay focused during your college years and do it for yourself. When I first began going to college I did not realize how many more doors a degree would open in my life. I began college in 2008 and after swithching my major two times I decided I was not ready for college. I withdrew from my classes and moved to northern Iowa to live with the "love of my life." In 2008 my boyfriend and I moved back to the Ankeny, Ia area so that I could resume my education. I enrolled into the Early Childhood Education program at Dmacc in 2010. I knew this was the right program for me because I have been a lead teacher in the four year old classroom at a daycare and I loved helping the children to grow and develop. I am loving my program and keep in close contact with all of my teachers because they provide me with help and encouragement to become successful in my career choice.

“If only I knew then what I know now..." If I could talk to myself as a high school senior I could pass on a wealth of knowledge and information to myself. I would tell myself to listen to my mother more. I would encourage myself to be more focused and mature, go with the flow more, and not be so rebellious. I would point out how completing all assignments on time and being on top of my school work is important with helping me not fall behind. I would tell myself that taking my medications and managing my mental health is important with helping me cope with the stress of school, and with making progress with my school goals. I would tell myself to put more effort into the consideration of my major. I would tell myself that even though college can be tough, eventually I will value it in the long run, as I do now.

If I would have known what life was going to bring me after high school, I would have prepared myself a whole lot better. If you are still in high school consider yourself lucky, and a chance to view this letter as a caution of things to come. After your high school experience I hope that you consider college. “Education is the key to success” I know what you’re thinking you’ve heard it all, you’re worried about financial assistance, and you’re worried about money for other expenses. I say don’t worry, college and universities have multiple ways of assisting you with your studies. Above all, “stay in school, school is cool.” On another note consider the fact that “all things came into being through Him, and apart from Him nothing came into being that has come into being.” then realizing this you understand the importance of knowledge of your surroundings. Every day is like the birth of Adam and Eve, you make decisions every day. The forbidden tree represents learning life through your own experiences, and the rest of the garden is your opportunity to stay in school. You chose your path.

Meet with your highschool college advisor. Do everything you can do get an academic scholarship while you are in high school. Make your school work your number one priority, otherwise later you will have regrets. When you are in high school it is already set up for you to receive financial assistance for free, when you leave it is much more difficult to gain financial assistance. Study hard and get good grades and meet with your academic advisors. Contact schools you want to go to and request scholarship information. Study for the ACT and SAT. Apply to a variety of schools, both in state and out of state. Complete your Fafsa in the first week of January with your parent who has the lower income of the two. Use financial aid offers from one school to reduce the cost of another school--Say that one school is giving you a better deal than the other school. And get good grades! You won't have to do it for long, just tough it out!

I have experienced deep depression and epilepsy since I got pregnant with 2 kids. Ever since I went to Northeastern University I have been cured of depression and improved my brain immensely. It is a pleasant experience-truly.

My college experience has helped me understand the true meaning of hope and promise in life. Being friends with a group of people who did not have a desire to attend college or start a family of their own in the near future, the junior college I attended offered me options to what career path I would like to follow. I found the career path I wanted to work towards and NEIU has given me hope/promise that I will reach my goal of attaining my degree and working in the marketing field. NEIU has provided me with a graduation plan. I am aware of what I need to do to achieve my full potential. My college experience has given me hope and promise that I will graduate and have an opportunity to live the life I dreamt of as a little girl. My college experience is providing me with an opportunity to wake up in the morning, make breakfast for my kids as I send them off to school, head to work to provide for my family, and do it happily for the rest of my life. This is why my college experience's value is priceless!

I have gained alot of knowledge since going to Tarrant County College, and hoping to transfer to University of North Texas by fall of 2011. College has been valuable to me because I would like to get a job in the oil and gas companies and also helping my sister with a heart condition and her doctor bills have been outrages, I would love to hurry and graduate from college to help out my family. My interest in going to college is learning about becoming a Mechanical Engineer, but money issues is what stopping my future into a complete halt. I hope to win a scholarship so I can continue my education.

I believe that for me I have advanced significantly in the field of Social Work. Having a diverse atmosphere has also helped because it has given me the opportunity to learn a lot from diferent ethnic groups. The college experience helped to get my foot into adulthood, I have matured a lot. In adddition having the freedom to learn, be respected and challenged is also a positive experience in my eyes. People who miss this experience tend to not understand this world and education. Some people have eventually returned to school because they see this gap in their lives and want to enhance their eduation and career.