Prescott College Top Questions

I would say slow down, breath, take it easy. It doesn't have to be as hard, high pressure or urgent as I felt it would be. I would tell myself to really take time to carefully look at what I'm interested in and then pursue a particular direction, rather than choosing impulsively to just go whatever way seemed best at the time without having really assessed my options. I would encourage myself to take more time for service, adventure, and friends. I would encourage my following of my natural interests before whatever I felt I had to do.

I would remind myself that college is for an education not just a social experience. I would tell myself not to worry too much about declaring a major at first and just to focus on my generals in the beginning. I would also tell myself to research different job fields to determine which one is most suitable for me and to take interest surveys and tests to help me determine my competence choice. At my age now, 39, I would remind myself that I won't be young forever and that finishing school while a young adult would be wise and not to wait until after a husband, four kids, three dogs, two cats, and some fish! I would tell me that if I am going to go to college then do it right and make good grades (so far as an older adult I have gotten straight 'A's and it has opened new avenues for me academically. And last, but not least, I would tell myselt not to mess around with getting my degree in Psychology and go straight for an M.A. in Speech Therapy! :)

Do it the exact same way. Taking a gap year off was the best decision ever. One thing I wish I could have taken advantage of was a study abroad program.

I would have taken more time to explore various career opportunities before deciding to enroll in school, get credits in an area I lost interest in, then trying to get a degree in something else. I would talk to more adults about what they do and what they wish they were doing. I would look at career fields around me, review more college brochures about majors and figure out what would keep me interested for the remainder of my working life.