Shorter University Top Questions

Be a a more deicated student in my freshman year!

Kristal, life is not about worrying over the things from the past, but to surpass those memories and make new ones. Live happily and forget such horrid events; life is beautiful and what you make it is what it will turn out to be. It is all in the decisions you make and the time it may take, it will come fast while others will come slow. However, God created us equally different the reason who knows. What you should do and be is the best of your ability fighting for whats right and in what you believe. This is a huge step into a new beginning do not be afaid because the dreams that were only visible at night in the closing of the eyes will become reality into a world created by God. God knows your plans and your future, it is your job to just hold his hand as he paints the picture, receiving education even through the smallest instructions. Kristal do not hold back you want and need to help your parents continue the base that was started. You are the future they left everything behind for, and if it is not now then when!

I would tell myself to try to find more scholarships to apply for and spend more time preparing for college, including sending AP score reports to the college I enrolled in so that I wouldn't have to retake English because the college didn't accept the scores because I was already enrolled in the class. Other than that I might also tell myself to relax because so far college isn't as hard as I expected it to be and I spent to much time worrying about how difficult it would be. Finally I would tell myself to better enjoy the freetime that I had back in highschool because there is even less when you are in college and to save more money for college.

Don't be afraid to pursue the career that you have always wanted! You have always wanted to be an early childhood educator, but those around you are telling you that you need to become a physician, so you can help people. Don't be afraid to tell them that there is no other career more profoundly able to help others than becoming a teacher! It is the most noble profession of all. You should gently (or not so gently, if needed) tell those who are pushing you into a career in which you are not interested that no other profession would be possible without excellent elementary school teachers. Aren't they glad that someone taught their physician to read when he was a child? Your career will matter the most to others if it is one you choose. Don't be fooled into thinking that entering a lucrative field, such as medicine will instantly offer you happiness or financial success. A lot of physicians do not ever admit that their student loans must be mortgaged over 30 year student loans, or that they sacrifice more time with their families on holidays than they would like to admit. BE YOURSELF!

you dont need to rush to get everything ready for the first day of school. Because my home is not too far I can take my time with packing. I do seasonal packing that way my dorm room is not too crowded.

If I could go back to my high school senior self, I would stress the importance of college. I would explain how it takes dedication and determination to graduate college, but that it is worth every minute you put into it. I would also tell myself to take time to live on a college campus, explore life in other countries, experience life, because you never find a better time to do it in the future. My rush to be married and a mother prevented me from reaching my educational dreams earlier in life. I have wasted time and energy in jobs that do not appreciate me, only to replace me with someone younger and less experienced. Finally, twenty years later, I am finally getting to experience my dreams, albiet a little differently than I would have chosen at that time. Finally, I would tell myself to experience college life without holding back, learning with gusto! It is far more important to be educated and intelligent than it is to be popular. Respect is earned by the degrees you earn and the knowledge you can impart on the world, by making it a better place for future generations.

Dear Michelle, College is different than high school in so many ways. The world treats adults with more freedom. You see in high school we would get pulled up by deans, teachers and other staff on our attendance or misbehaviors. In college, there are people who care but you must use self-discipline to keep up with your class work and attendance. No one really has the time and effort to be pushing you to do something you do not want to do. For that reason you must decide if you are truly ready for college. If so then make sure you push yourself to handle your responsibilities. I have learned that you never know whose hand you will need or vice versa. In addition to these points, it is essential that you stay on top of class material. As you get through the semesters the work gets harder and longer. However, if you pay attention and start your assignments right away you will avoid such complications: plagiarism, a waste of your time, the professor’s and classmates’ time, and plain F’s on your transcript. I wish you well on all your endeavors. Always aim high. Respectfully, Your friend

Start applying for colleges as soon as possible. Search out and apply for scholarships right now. Keep up with school work and grades, don't slack! At the same time don't get stressed out about school work; school is important, but worrying only hurts you; just accept what has happened in the past and plan for the future; control the grade, don't let it control you. Excercise your body so you can excercise your mind. Be more of a producer and less of a consumer, even in high school. Be creative and chase what you're passionate about as hard as you can. Pray without ceasing. Don't trust in your own strength to get you through the education, tests, sports, or anything else; ONLY trust in God's strength to get you through each and every day.

have fun, do all that you can and more, dont be afraid to take on challenges

If I could go back in time and warn myself about college, I would tell myself to take all of my academic classes serious to maintain a high GPA. I would also tell myself to study for the ACT/SAT so that I would have I higher score and be able to get better chances at an academic scholarship. I would tell myself that most institutions don't just look at grades. It's a combination of GPA and test scores. I would tell my freshman self to start out really strong so that I stay motivated throughout high school.