Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

I have received so many things out of my college experience. However, above of all the best possible lesson I've learned is to never think you are above anybody else. At college, you are part of a community of students and faculty that work together to create the thinkers that will produce the world of tommorrow. Therfore, teamwork is a vital lesson that can be overlooked by a multitude of college students, but not me. My college experience has bestowed in me the skills necessary to be socially outgoing and helpful to those who ask you for it. By forming study groups and study dates, getting good grades is fun and an enjoyable experince . I know this ability to be a team player will be vital to be a valuable member of te work-force in the future and it is defeintely something I wish I could have taken adavtage of more during my high-school career.

At Rutgers I have had the opportunity to discover who I really am. The resources at Rutgers, though numerous, are not necessarily ery great but they helped me see that I can do a lot with a little. What has made Rutgers truly invaluable to me are the people that I have met at my time here. People from all walks of life attend Rutgers and that makes it easy to learn people and how to help them. Rutgers also helped me to refine my focus on my future and therefore pushed my motivation to pursue a career in medicine. Largely to the credit of a limited number of Rutgers educators and staff I am now able to stand on my own two feet at life's doorstep and wait patiently and witout fear of what lies ahead of me.

I have learned how to be successful in my career and my everyday life. Most people look at college as time to party but to me, it meant hard work and learning as much as I possibly could to prepare myself for my future. The tenacity and leadership that I have taken from my undergraduate professors and the skills that I have learned will be invaluable to me in my life. I have also learned what it is like to be open to new ideas and values-Rutgers is such a diverse community and you can really learn a great deal by surrounding yourself with students from all different walks of life.

The most important thing to tell myself is manage your time properly. Don't get fooled by the freedom that you have and let that delay your school work. Do not procrastinate because you will pay a heavy price later. I would also tell myself to participate in more extracurriculars and get more involved with campus activity. This will allow you to network and meet new people that can probably help you out in the near future. I would definitely tell myself to work on academic areas that I am weak in so that in college I'm not struggling as much as I did. Lastly, I would tell myself to be open minded, make friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds and learn from that we have more in common than we think. College is an experience that is meant to be lived to the fullest, no matter how difficult because that's what makes it so memorable and rewarding later down the road.

College was a good reality check for me, personally. I enjoy every moment here at Rutgers. Coming from a small enivornment, Rutgers opened eyes for a better life. I was introduced to many different activities, academic fields, sports,and so much more. I enjoy spending my time here. Be happy and enjoy the time you have in school because once you get out into the real world it is not more fun and games, but the real life you will be living for the next couple of years. College is a wonderful experience that should not be missed out on. Life is full of unexpected moments and going to college will bring you unexpected people and friendships.

First of all, I would smack the you out of the depressing daze that you was commonly in. I would teach begin teaching you the value of education and that while yes, the highschool may not offer it, you can at least begin learning on your own instead of playing video games and staying locked up in your room. Even though it's seinor year it isn't too late. pick vast selections of books that you like and begin reading them. Develop a mindset that doesn't need the TV and focus on retension of knowledge. Take all the troubles that your family and surround society has given you and push those thoughts out of your head. The best suggestion of all: Tell your mother that you need to see a psychiatrist; because later on in your academic career you'll be informed that you are bi-polar. Suddenly you will come to understand why your moods woulf shift in abraisive or melancholly ways. It is never too later to get up on that horse and ride proudly. The only issue I have with waking you up now, is that you may never complete the goals I already have.

What wouldn't I tell my high school senior self given a chance to go back in time and warn myself from the twists and turns and headaches that would accompany transition into college life? For one thing, I would tell myself to be absolutely certain as to the career path that I would incline myself toward. One of the biggest problems I faced was finding myself more and more distraught at the career I would be pursuing. I thought mathematics and science were my passion, but it seems that was only so academically; and as a career, I would have become an utter, miserable wretch, had I continued. I had to transfer and with it brought an infinite mountain of woes and problems ranging from financial aid to transportation. I would definitely tell myself not to slack off on the deadlines for any financial aid documents, to be constantly checking up on statuses, and to be persistent in the acquiring of information. I would tell myself to attend seminars that would better allocate myself in a career path, and finally, I would tell myself to take it easy--for a mountain of problems, I have a lifetime to overcome.

My advice to myself as a high school senior would be a suggestion to stay in shape. In high school I was a competent wrestler and spent four years on varsity. At the end of my senior year, I hurt my knee and after surgery I gave up wrestling because of my new disability. I feel that this was only a minor obstacle. I believe that I had the determination to further my wrestling career at Rutgers University, but I was hesitant to engage in such a demanding sport. Mainly, I wanted to avoid the risk of letting my grades slip while the committment to the team increased. My advice to myself would be to persevere and stay with wrestling, even if it was not part of the varsity team, but in intramural or club.

No matter the location where you go to school, college is what you make of it. Don't let anyone take away your dreams. There will be people that can or will strongly suggest you to drop your dream of playing music. Reguardless of what these influential people tell you about sacrifising your dream of playing, you must ignore them. Other challenges will rise reguarding your health: don't be afraid the Lord is with you. You will be diagnosed with a form of cancer during your first semester. It will be a bumpy rollercoaster but it will teach you that life is truly a beautiful gift not to be wasted with small stresses and your addiction to certain images on the internet. Life is an adventure. Every day is filled with a new unknown, waiting to be discovered. The warmth of the sun, the song of the bird, and the majesty of the never ending azure sky have been shaped and created by the hands that calm the storms, embrace the misunderstood, and advise the misguided. Life is seeking the challenge of the new.

Going to community college first is a wise choice. I was unsure about what I wanted in life, and needed to boost my own confidence in my academic abilities. Community college is the perfect place to move forward with your education while saving you thousands of dollars, as well as giving you an opportunity to grow and mature without being thrown into a totally different environment. It will allow you to become a more confident and responsible person, able to resist the unhealthy temptations often presented by peers not grounded by a home situation. Also, a part time job will keep you on track and help you set time aside for schoolwork, as well as earning you some invaluable cushion money in case you don't get financial aid for books. However, I would not choose a specialized major, but a liberal arts major to ease the transfer into a four-year university. While comparing possible four-year schools, be sure to write down the pros and cons of each, especially regarding important information like housing, tuition, fees, and meal plans. Above all, don't be afraid to pursue your ambitions- it'll be worth it!