University of Connecticut Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senior self, I would tell myself not to worry so much and be open to new ideas. Since coming to college, I have realized that everyone is different, it's what makes you you. The more someone worries about what others think of them is when that person looses individuality. In college, friendships that last are made between people with similar likes and morals. If you make a friendship with someone while portraying yourself in a different way, it won't last. This lesson can also be brought to a more general sense. If you want to stay inside and study on a friday night instead of hanging out with friends, then that's ok. Be true to yourself, and always remember what Dr. Suess taught us: "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter".

Do what makes you happy. Try new things, and don't be afraid to fail. When you do this, you'll find what you really enjoy, and you'll meet like minded people. It sound cliche but let me tell you this, I started having that mindset and the summer of 2014 was the best of my life, and the fall semester of 2014 was the best of my life. See the trend? Start learning how to produce music so you can be ahead of the game. instead of picking it up at 21. Be more social, talk to girls more often, you have to fail before you'll succeed. It's good you decided to stay sober throughout high school, even 21 year old you is proud, do it whenever you feel like it's time. Don't slack in college either, do you want Mom and Dad to not think you can't do it? Or even worse, you didn't WANT to work your ass off in college? Didn't think so, so put the time and effort it, and do you. Make college yours.

Stop worrying so much. Whatever school you chose, you will find yourself. You just do all your work and try you hardest. You meet new people and make life-long friends. You don't need to stress about what to bring. You don't need everything figured out already. You figure yourself out here. Also, keep contact with your high school best friends! Don't take that friendship for granted. Sure, you're busy with your new friends but remember your old ones meant a lot too. Give them a call once a week. Keep updated. Visit them at their colleges sometimes even if it means you miss a weekend with your friends. You won't miss much. Love youself. Believe in yourself. You can do it.

If I could go back to my high school self I would tell me to try harder in classes. I would tell myself to take high school more seriously and do better academicly. I know now that If I had done better in high school academicly I would have an easier transition time into college. By me doing better in high school, I would have applied to the school of business coming out of high school and wouldnt have had to stress to get in now. The transition would have been easier because I would have taken more difficult courses which would have prepared me for the rigirous course work I encounter in college.

I would tell myself not everything is as scary as it seems. Transitioning into college life and living away from your parents is hard but it forces you to grow up and you really find yourself. Don't be scared, it's an amazing experience.

Try not to focus exclusively on academic performance. College is for the development of the whole man. Live on campus, it will keep you connected with the other students; this is essential for a 21st century career in a competitive, professional field such as engineering. Setting aside leisure time is essential for your intellectual well being. Do not take on more than you can handle. Remember that what you learn is fluid and subject to change. Therefore, it is far more important to develop an open mind and the discipline to understand topics deeply when it is necessary than to memorize what is taught now.

I would tell myself college goes by faster than high school so enjoy every moment. Party less and study more. Stress less and smile more. Take the bus less and walk more. Sleep in less and wake up earlier. Be open to meeting everyone and don’t be afraid to try new things. The real world will be fast approaching so don’t take for granted this time in your life. I would also reassure myself that the future me has accomplished so much in four years and not to worry too much. I am proud of who I was and proud of who I am.

What's going on former highschool me? Hey! Put down the remote and pay attention. I've got a word of advice to bestow upon your unknowing, senioritis inflicted mind. Please before it is too late pick up the habit of reading for your classes, I'm not encouraging any addictions but if more coffee is needed to get through that AP English Literature go for it! College is great and exactly what we've always expected; we've got friends, an awesome roomate, a rowdy dorm (don't worry we still don't believe in underage drinking), and a wonderful campus...we just didn't expect the extent and quality of work. We came into UCONN thinking the whole "I've never had to study" thing wouldn't change, well it defintely has. The work here is much more time consuming and an acutal effort is needed, and on top of that the readings for each class is so important. When the professors lack calirty, and trust me some of them do, the books we paid lots of money for become your assistant teacher and best friend. It is essential that you get into that frame of mind. READ!

If I went back in time, I would tell myself to be more open toward people and that UCONN is meant to be a community build school, I would have never image that the UCONN community was so connected, I would join clubs and become more active in the community that was already there.

If I could go back and give my high school senior-self advice to better prepare me for college, it would be to appreciate the “lasts” but prepare for freedom. By appreciating the “lasts,” I mean value simple things that you won’t be privileged with when you move to college. For example, having home-cooked meals, your mom doing your laundry, or even having the companionship of a pet. Academically appreciate the last time the teacher has to learn your name or tell you exactly what or when there is an assignment. I wouldn’t just tell myself to appreciate these “lasts” I would remind my self that I am gaining a lot of independence. I’d advise myself to prepare for the battle between responsibility and freedom that comes with the newfound freedom of living away from home. Balancing school work and having a social life in college is a constant tug-of-war, but I’d tell my high school self to always remember the underlying reason why I’m at college, and then to enforce the fact that I’m at school to get an education, I’d remind myself of the price of tuition.