University of La Verne Top Questions

Although, many things, such as doing scholarships, may be very time consuming do them! There is nothing I regret more than not being able to dorm because of financial reasons. Always do what you have to, have at least three other peole read and proofread your essays and everything you write so you can get more opinions on it, which would potentially make it better. Another things is, never be afraid to ask for help. Questions do not make you look dumb for not knowing, questions make you look smart for actually wanting to know. If you aren't sure about something you are doing or are going to do, ask. You will regret it if you don't.

Enjoy the time you have here rather than be in a rush to graduate, enjoy your surroundings and your friends. Everything comes at the right time there is no need to hurry. Enjoy your time, study hard and you'll thrive there is no need to worry about that.

Whenever you believe that you've digged enough, dig deeper. Do not set yourself up for failure, but for greatness. Don't allow failures and dissapointments slow you down; embrace it, learn from it, and allow yourself to mature from it. The power of mind defeats everything; it all starts with you, positive thinking will guide you through your obstacles. No matter what, always have time for your family; they are your priority.

Dear (past) me, I would just like to advise you on a few things that may change your/my path on life for the better. Number one; do not drop out of classes because you think they are too hard. They are difficult yes, but not impossible to overcome. You are an honor roll student; you know good grades don’t come easy. Number two; do not apply to all the colleges and universities your friends applied to, nor intend to major in the same thing as them. You apply to the schools that will best cater to you; what may work for your friends may not work for you. And finally number three, and I know I’ve said this to myself time and time again, but please, do not procrastinate. It is detrimental to your college academic performance that you keep up good work ethics and personal responsibility. I know college is just a semester or two away, but do not lose the momentum you’ve been trying to sustain since junior high school just because you think it’s over. Keep working hard and don’t lose sight of what is really important. Sincerely, (Future) Me

I would tell myself to look for more money, and look for people who can push you to do things, not people who just say "Hey, do this, do that." But people who know you, and push you to your limits, and Oh work more for more money.

Make sure you do research on the schools you are applying to, do not just apply to schools because they are far away from home or easy to get admitted into. Do not take scholarships for granted, apply to as many as possible because it is free money and college is expensive. Also do not procrastinate and leave schools work for last minute, you want to make sure you have enough time on your work to make it sound intellectual and you dont want to rush through things. Make sure you get your applications read throughly by a guidance counsler and apply to a variety of schools. You do not want to regret these decisions you make in high school because they will have an effect on your life in the long run.

If I can go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would assure myself of all the doubts that I had about entering college life. I would make sure that I understand the importance of time management. Being a college athlete is very time consuming with practice everyday and games during the week, so it is imperative to not waste time and to study whenever given the chance. Communications is also key for success in the classroom. If the professors are not aware and informed in advance of when I may be missing a class then I can miss out on important lectures and information. Do not worry about making friends because the chances are that there are hundreds of other people who are looking to meet new people as well so it is not something to be concerned about. You will get the chance to meet people from all around the world and share cultural experiences with them, creating friendships that have the potential to last a lifetime. College is an experience that should be cherished because it does not last forever and is a privilege that should not be taken for granted.

I would advise high school seniors to accept that their lives will change and they should embrass this change. I would also stress the fact that college is difficult emotionally ie: your priorities, friends, family, love, and educationally ie: even if you aced AP BIology the college course is much more difficult and intense. So be prepared to grow up and be thankful for having a strong foundation. College expects you to do your best at all times. Stay positive and cherish the support of family and friends. Enjoy your summer:)

If I can go back and talk to my high school senior self, I would definitely tell him to immediately look for jobs in the area, save money any way that you can, and try to get as many scholarships that you can. Sure coming to school here is fun and it's an enjoyable experience, but you can't always depend and rely on your parents for the financial part of the ordeal. Books are expensive, housing is expensive, meal plans are expensive, so save your parents the burden by starting to look for a part time job, save up your money, and become more self-sufficient as soon as you can so you can be prepared for the college lifestyle.

I would tell myself to stay to listen to her heart and follow her dreams, because I know even though times were rough, I am exactly where I want to be and have no regrets.