Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Top Questions

If I had the chance to go talk to myself as a high school senior I would without a doubt take the opportunity. I would tell myself to first of dual-enroll. That way I could have a year of my first year in college done before I even get out of high school. Also I would skip or miss any of my classes for anything. Also I would work alot harder and try to get all A's in my classes as well as my assignments. Joining more extra-curricular activities would be on my list of things to do. I would also try and get a job to save up for college, as well as get help with applying for scholarships. I wouldn't let anything hold me back from trying to perfect my grades or my focus on school.

I would inform myself that it isn't as scary as you think. You are going to make a lot of friends and you aren't going to loose the friends you have back home. Don't for get to call mom because this is just as hard for her as it is for you. Stay positive and just don't worry. Everything is going to turn out just fine for you.

I would tell myself to continue working hard and to never give up. There may be some hard times in life but just push through them. You will be happy that you did. Make sure to get involved in college, you'll regret it if you don't. If you can go to campus events, then go. Whenever you need help with anything, there will always be someone you can talk to, so find someone and get the help you need. Even if you're tired of doing scholarships, continue doing them. You picked a wonderful college to go to, but there is a price you have to pay and all the scholarships you can fill out will be a help to you, and your parents! Be sure to thank the people who have made a difference in your life, big or small. Just remember, make the most of your college years, you won't get them back. Of course make sure the work gets done but don't forget to have some fun.

As a college senior, I was more focused on finding the program I wanted than finding a campus and school that fit me. From the schools which offered my program, I simply selected the school which would give me the most financial aid. If I were to give my past self some advice today, I would warn her to take a closer look at the school atmosphere itself - small campus or large campus? Focus on self or focus on the group? It's very important to fit into the school atmosphere as well as finding your program - after all, you spend most of your life there for four years! The transition is less stressful if you choose a place that makes it easier to feel at home.

Knowing what I now know about college life, the advice that I would give myself would be to relax. I found it very easy to get nervous and overwhelmed with studying, working, and making time to have fun. Now that I am in my second semester, I am much more relaxed and I am more organized with my work. It is wise to plan and be organized with school work, tests, and large assignments. Staying on track and not procrastinating will allow for a student to avoid unneccessary panicking and stress. Another piece of useful advice would be to not procrastinate. On top of being organized, it helps to make plans and schedule in when assignments can be worked on. With the amount of classes and work, it is easy to forget about assignments, so stay on top of your school work. These tips of advice would have helped me in the beginning of my college carreer, but now I know the methods to staying calm and relaxed about school

For starters college takes people beyond basic knowlege, however I've taken more than just that extended knowledge. I've take confidence in myself as well as others I've had to work with, I've taken on much more responsibility than I had thought I was going to encounter, and I've come to learn more about myself and who I really am, along with what I desire to make of myself. I believe that without my college experience so far I would be in a totally different situation and place. I was unhappy at the small community college I attended back at home in Alabama, but because I took a stand for myself and moved to the state of Florida away from my family and friends I've become a stronger person. A person who can fight for what she wants and desires. I won't give up without a fight, and I'll work down to my bones to recieve what I know I deserve. I didn't come all this way and deprive myself of my family and friends to go without a fight. I will fight for my dream, and my dream will come true.

Out of my college experience I have received a vast social and business network wich will help me in the future when I set up and open my business. I have created lifelong friends which will continually help and support me through my journey. I believe it is valuable for everyone to attend college because technology is moving and growing faster than we could have ever imagined and in college you will always stay up-to-date with these changes. Also, there are many tricks-to-the-trade that I did not know or even think about before I enrolled in college. These are great valuable experiences and information that will help me grow as a person and a business women and I'm so thankful that I decided to go to college.

I went to college to appease my parents. This was ten years ago. I tried hard to please them, but there was nothing for me in those early school years. I hadn't yet developed an internal focus. I'm so glad I waited to go back. I am returning to school with a concrete idea of who I am and who I want to become. I am a professional writer already, and I have enough drive that I know I won't stop trying until I am a published author and college graduate. There are fields of study now that weren't available ten years ago when I started my college education. When I was young, college was a way to escape an oppressive life. Today, it is my ticket to a true life full of potential, creativity, and dedication. College is a welcome challenge in a world that has forgotten why it needs to be challenged. I am ready to become the person I am meant to be.

I have learned how fun it can be to be an quasi-adult. I have also learned that you have to put aside fun and buckle down to get your work done. I also have gotten job experience working on campus and made friends. It was valuable for me to attend because I have had the time of my life here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Getting good grades in highschool does really matter in your future so its important to focus on the grades and concern yourself less with the "fun factor." Also, make sure you finish your degree straight out of highschool, because the longer you wait the harder it becomes to finish the degree when "real life" starts to creep in.