Rowan University Top Questions

Don't worry about the financial aspect of college, most student loans cover tution. Enjoy meeting new people in class that share a common interest. Connect with professors, they like when you ask questions about class. Do homework early, its better to have extra time. Find the textbooks online, it saves an extreme amount of money.

The main thing i would tell myself is to stop being lazy and get some work done. Due to a low GPA in high school i was unable to gain any scholarships or awards from the college. Although i have not been in college (while in high school), I felt alright when i first stepped into the Rowan environment. If i said anything i would try to calm myself down by saying college is no different from any other school, it just has a scary connotation attached to the name.

Assuming what I know now but didn't then, I would go back and tell myself to stay in New Jersey. I made the mistake of moving to Erie, PA, and will always regret the decision. I didn't think that my dream school would be only two hours away from my hometown.

In hindsight, I would tell myself to start utilizing all the resources that the school offered relating to career exploration and to do my own research as well. A high school can only do so much to help you figure out your educational path. Consequently, research is essential--I would tell myself to really delve deep inside myself and find something that I loved to do. College means responsibility, and the coursework can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to absolutely love what you're doing. That way, you'll look forward to going to class and completing assignments. In addition, I would tell myself to network as much as possible. Establishing professional relationships is extremely effective in helping people land internships, potential careers, and can open many other doors. Sometimes it really is about "who you know." Lastly, I would tell myself to prepare for a different world because college is nothing like high school; it's exhausting but undoubtedly worth it. Not only is it an educational learning experience, it provides applicable life lessons that will stay with you forever. Ultimately, maximize the potential of everyday because it goes by twice as fast as high school

Recently, I have asked myself this very same question due to the money issue that I am sure many other students are facing as well. If I could go back I would tell myself to start working on scholarships as early as I could, and actually apply to the ones I qualify for. I never fully understood our economic problems until I had to start paying for college myself. I also never could have predicted that my dad would lose his job, find a new one, then lose that one as well all in the same year. If as a senior I would have dedicated more time to scholarships, I could have helped my future out a lot more. I would also tell myself to relax and just stay focused. I have worked hard and been a good student my whole life but going into college I was worried the work load would be impossible. Although the work is definately harder in college it is not difficult to manage as long as you do not wait until the night before. If I could have given myself this advice I believe my life now could be just a little less stressful.

I would advise myself to take the transfer situation because it would save me some money in the long run. I would work a lot harder to earn my grades than I have. Although I did work hard, I know I didnt work hard enough. I also would give living on campus a try. I want to see what it is like to live a way from home and not have my parents breathing down my back at all times. On campus living will allow me the privacy I need to have a social life. I also would not allow my social life to get in the way of school work. If there is school work that has to be done, I will put that first to do the best that I can in my classes. I would also get involved in more activities to make more friends.

I would tell myself that making the transition straight from high school to a college would be difficult and that beginning my college career at a community college would be the right choice for me. Attending a community college first prepared me much more for working on a bachelor's degree than if I had started my bachelor's right out of high school. Mistakes are going to happen as you figure out the college environment and it's rules and norms. Those mistakes (i.e. failing a class) are much easier to accept in a community college versus a university because community college courses cost less than a university. I would tell myself that college would be a great period of my life and to learn to take things as they come.

Going back to high school, I would tell myself to not worry so much about where you go, but rather what you do. First, major in what you love. Not what you love today, but what you have always enjoyed doing. Second, make sure to get involved and try everything once. Rarely if ever does it hurt to try something new. Finally, use your energy. You have so much energy to use and give and share why not devote your day to doing as much as you can rather than letting your couch have all your energy as you watch television. Have fun, and don't get stressed.

If i were to go back in time and were able to talk to myself I would have a lot of advice to give myself. For starters I would tell myself to focus more on my school work and learn everything that is taught in highschool. This would be very important because the thing that were taught to me during high school happend to show up during college. Also I would tell myslef to learn more on how to be on my own. Since you are on your own in college u will need to know more things that will inable you to live on your own. Therefore if I had the chance to go back in time that is what I would tell myself as a college student now.

Don't stress as much. You do not have to be perfect nor do you have to know as much as you were afraid of. There is no hazing and everyone is kind. Living in a dorm will be great! I know it sounds scary not knowing anyone at a new school, but during leadership conferences you did not know anyone either and you were fine. Consider college to be an extremely long leadership conference. You will make friends especially with those girls on your floor. Partying is not all college is about. Most of the kids there want to study and do well in school just as much as you do. The professors are much like your high school teachers. They are people with feelings and compassion. They will not yell at you nor embarass you in front of the class. If you answer a question wrong you are fine. Participate and be friendly! Just be your usual outgoing self, willing to make friends and willing to accept others, and you will be fine. Don't stress. Everything will fall into place eventually. Don't forget: HAVE FUN! Making connections is as important as your grades.