Rhode Island College Top Questions

College has been the ultimate learning experience. I fully believe that you dont know yourself till you have the opportunity to get away from your parents and live you life how you want to. I did this in college. Not only did I increase my book knowledge I increased my knowledge of myself as a person. It was the most important lesson I learned.

So far in my college experience i have learend how to mange my time wisley and balnce out friends and school. Also learned the vaule of family since I am not able to go home all the time since my home is 4 hours away. This school has really showed me that I am able to grow up rather quick and doing just fine with out parents right behind you.

I just started college and this is my second week, but it's been an major wake up call to me. I learn that it takes dedication, hard work, focus mind state to be able succeed in college. Because college helps mold you for the career you would like to persue in the future it takes a lot of time, and if your not passionate about your major then you must find what is your passion is unless you'll waste time and money. That's another thing I learned from college; if your confused on what you would like to do in the future as a career, alot of different groups, programs, and classes and more expose to what you like and what you don't like, what your good at and what your weak in; and it allows to adjust & choose very easily. all in total college exposed me to a higher education, a higher sense of independence, and a new mind state and i'm pleased because not many are privilege to experience this .

Since I was completely unprepared for college it would be a long conversation with my high school self. The first thing I would have told my younger self would be not to move to Rhode Island and attend Rhode Island College. I went to school with the same people my whole life and was one of the only one that didn't go to a school in Connecticut, which meant I came to a large new school with no friend, so I would tell myself to be more prepare to make a whole new group of friends. As for the major I would tell myself to focus more on mass communications instead of film studies, since film studies class tend to be all the same at least at my school. The most important thing i would tell myself would be to apply for more scholarships since college is extremely expensive.

Kailyn, don't worry. High school is almost over, and you will enjoy college much more. You have more freedom and independence. It is quite scarey at first, but you will quickly adjust because it is much more enjoyable to not have someone telling you what to do all of the time. My biggest word of advice: learn how to NOT procrastinate and how to manage your time. This make your time much more enjoyable and MUCH less stressful. Be yourself, don't be shy. There doesn't seem to be as much drama in college as there was in high school. Everyone is there to get an education. Try not to sweat the small things, have patience, work hard, but do not forget to have fun. Life is what you make of it, so make it the best you can. Surround yourself with people who will lift you up and who will have a positive influence in your life. If you do your best and can honestly say that you are happy with yourself, then that is all that matters. Everything else will fall into place.

I have always been a hard worker in high school and I feel that it is very important to have a good work ethnic to be able to keep up with all the work load. Always try your hardest and do your best work. In the end it will be worth it , to do a job that you want to do for the rest of your life.

Honestly, I would not give myself any advice for picking a college except to follow my heart and mind. That is what I did when I picked Rhode Island College. In my mind it was where I fit in best and where I would be happiest. I am very happy with my decision and thus would not give myself any other advice. The only advice I would give myself for the transition would be to keep working hard like I did in high school.

Making the transtition to college wasn't difficult, it was just moving up into the world. The best advise I can give is to stay true to yourself and your values. Having a social life and making new friends is inevitable, but keep up with your work and remember that your future is in your hands so don't blow it. The school work is a bit more intense than in high school but its nothing a committed scholar can't handle. My biggest issues in college have been when it comes to my morals and "social life". Stay true to yourself. Your views may change a bit, and it's ok to be open minded, but don't change your ways for anyone but yourself. If you think you may feel poorly about a decision you make, go with your impulse and do whats right for you. Never change your mind or ways for anyone else's approval. Try to surround yourself with people who make you feel special and and equal part of the "crowd" or friendship, and let NOONE make you feel insignificant. College will be amazing if you are honest with yourself.

By the time I graduated from high school, I was already a parent. I made my choices without regrets, and accepted this change in role from potential college student to Mom. My responsiblity to my child superseded all else. Without question I was determined to give him the best I could offer; to love and care for him with all my heart. I could be no other kind of parent. That said, I had a longing to continue my education one day and firmly held on to that goal even as it dropped lower and lower on my list of priorities. Throughout my adult life various factors have caused me to postpone my studies. Some were of my own choosing, and some were not, but all moved me forward to where I am now: A college junior, finally pursuing my goal of Bachelor's degree and dreaming of graduate work. Today, I would tell my high school self to hold on to what is important to you, live your life with purpose, listen to your own beliefs, trust your inner strengths, and remember to play and laugh every day. Your time will come.

If I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself tons of advice. First, I would stress the importance of financial aid and finding money through scholarships and grants, which is one of the best ways to possess money that I do not have. With that, I woluld give the advice to find a more efficient way of obtaining money, rather than relying on my parents. Another piece of advice I would tell myself is to not be afraid of asking questions. I found that asking lots of questions made it easier for me to communicate with my professors, as well as to clearly understand the materials being taught. Lastly, I would tell myself to never give up on any dreams; set the bar high, and don't ever feel the need to give up on something that makes you, you.