Notre Dame de Namur University Top Questions

Scholarships, jobs, independence, majors, and relaxation. These are the subjects I want to focus on with you. You have never even thought about most of these. Start to look for scholarships because you cannot rely on your mother. Your family will face a difficult time financially so scholarships and getting a job can be helpful in paying for your tuition. Besides that, make sure to stop relying on your friend. She will not be there for you all the time and you have to be more independent but do not be afraid to ask for help when you are stuck. Right now you are only focused on theatre and are considering history as a second major. Take more time to think about your majors. Do not feel pressured to pick something others suggest but think about the career options you will have and pick one that you will enjoy in the future. Last piece of advice: Have fun and enjoy yourself when you get breaks. There will be rare moments when you get a break so enjoy it and stop thinking about the work you have to do. That time is just for you to relax.

My advice to my high school self would be that it’s okay not to know what you want your career to be. Go to community college to explore your options and to change your mind a thousand times. At first it may be confusing and frustrating but you’ll find your passion soon enough and excel at it. Just continue to work on your school work and be happy where you are. All of the hard work will pay off soon and you’ll be whisked away to your dream university to find the most amazing friends and experiences waiting to happen. College is a scary experience at first, but you’ll soon find out that its also one of the best journeys you’ll ever have. You may not believe all of the luck that you will be gifted, but make sure that you enjoy every second of it. You've earned your future and I want you to know that once you’re handed your high school diploma, the ride of your life is just beginning. It may be slow at first, but you are enjoying the rush now. So hold on tight and enjoy the ride.

Hey, Maida! I've got some advice to give you about college life! You're not much of a worrier, but I'm here to let you know that, while the work in college may not be as difficult as others make it out to be, it's still going to take a lot of time and effort out of your day. Make sure to stay on task, and try not to get so lazy. Also, the classes do require some discussion. You might want to work on your public speaking. Don't worry so much about what others might think about your opinion. Most of the time, your views are worth sharing. The first month will be a little lonely for you since you're so shy, but try to get out there and meet some people. All it takes is one good friend to introduce you to your possibly lifelong buddies! The social aspect is often the part that people worry about most, but you'll have plenty of time to do your work and have fun as well. Oh, and a little spoiler alert for you, you're actually pretty popular! So try to appreciate yourself more.

If I could go back, I would tell myself to never give up. Now that I am in college, I regret not doing my best during my first semester. I would tell myself that in order to become successful I have to start from the bottom and I will struggle, but I will eventually get to the top. Knowing what I know now, I would motivate myself to apply for many scholarships, and get a job so I could help my parents with my tuition. Moving out of my house into a college dorm seemed amazing since I would not be with my parents and I would have freedom. In reality, it's difficult not having my mom there to motivate me everyday to go to class and do my work. If I could go back I would of listened to my mom when she would talk to me about doing good and becoming successful. There is so much I would do differently to better my college experience and become successful, but now all I can do is do better than the past and keep moving forward.

In a few months, it will be a year since I graduated from high school, and I am glad to say that college is going well; however, there are several things that I would like to tell myself, if I could go back in time. First, I would tell myself that going to college is the best decision that I have ever taken because I have made great friends, and learned so much. Although, high school prepares you for college, it is okay to have some fun with friends once in a while; instead of spending everyday studying like crazy just to get into a good college. This is because I feel like I didn’t get to experience high school in all its aspects. Yes college is exciting, but now that I am both working and studying, I feel like there just isn’t any time for fun in my agenda, without falling behind in school. Therefore, the main thing that I would tell myself is to learn to manage time efficiently, in order to have the whole college experience, which is to get good grades while still being able to have some fun.

Dear Emina, I would advise you to learn how to read hard texts, and study. Biology is something that you have to do first because of your major, and you should review it a little bit more, and do better in it. You should also take more AP classes to help with credits that you could get transferred. College is a wonderful time, but time management is essential. Working on homework, and balancing friends can sometimes be a challenge, but you just have to know when, something is a priority. Stick to being friends with good influences, and it will be all wonderful. Love, The future you! :*

On a campus as small as this, it is exceedingly important to get to know whoever you can, and stick close to those who you know will always be there for you. Freshman year is always full of drama--be cautious not to cling to the first group you befriend; chances are that they will not end up being your main group of friends. Spread out because comfort is not the right place to be when making friends--you never know, you might find something much better than what you have now. The risks that you take to get involved in something you've never done before are worth your time and money. You will find life-lasting friendships, but they won't be standing in your room, they'll be outside the residence hall in the or club event. There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of because there is someone on that campus who has the same fear, hopes, dreams, wishes, and desires as you. Find that person, and you'll find more than just one who can connect with you. Lastly, be fearless. College is a one-time deal, and you cannot waste it sitting down.

The best advice i could give to myself, as a High School Senior, is to take it easy and to be yourself. It is difficult to up and move to an unusal place that you are not use to, especially to live. People are different, the enviroment, and everything else around you. However, this transition also helps you to grow as a person; to help you find out who you are, where you want to be, and what is truly important in life. It is the experiences in college that helps a person become a doctor, lawyer, artist, or movie star in the future. You shouldnt stress about what could happen 10 or 12 years from now, but rather live in the moment. Carpe Diem. Everthing happens day-by-day and it is our decisions, whether it be good or bad, that helps shape our lives. It all happens for a reason, so dont take it for granted.

My advice to myself would be to take one step at a time. Don't be in a rush to do everything you haven't been able to do while living at home. Knowing that the only authority in your life in college is yourself, it makes it difficult to stay on task. Having all the free time doesn't mean you don't have to study. It means to allocate your time wisely. College is 90{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} time managment & 10{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} fun. Good luck and stay positive.

Pace yourself! Be ready to pace yourself because you don't have to rush and you can take time to enjoy the experience of college life as well as classes. It is also important to maintain a sense of focus. For example, in making choices related to your major you may start to notice, down the line, that you are the one steering the ship, taking charge of your future. Be assertive in finding people to help you reach your goals and plan your career. There can be an intricate balance between the nagging wisdom of your parents, the lure of the opposite sex, and developing your own tuition. The three forces acting on you at once can cause you to pull your hair out at times. Take time to master the basics of independence, like cooking and cleaning up after yourself. If you need to, take less units at one time and be part of a club, do a hobby, or play sports alongside your academics if that is what you want. Soak in the wisdom of the people around you trying to help and try not to put too much pressure on yourself.