University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne Top Questions

If I went back in time as a high school senior I would have tried to achieve better grades. I know if i would have had better grades, I would have gotten more scholorships to help with school. I would have started at Saint Francis to begin with instead of trying to go though ivy tech. I would have told myself that if i went to the more expensive school i could have gotten my degree by now, instead of still trying to get it and still trying to pay for school all on my own. I wish I would have told myself to use my scholarships that I had gotten from high school at saint francis instead of ivy tech. If i can get more scholarships this will help me become a nurse to make a difference in this world.

With one semester of college under my belt, I have an understanding of what college is all about and the differences between high school and college. If I could have given myself advice as a high school senior going in to college, I would focus on paying attention and writing things down. I learned the hard way to write down deadlines and take notes about what is expected. By simply keeping a planner, I was able to better keep track of assignments, mini deadlines, and final deadlines that would otherwise slip my mind. With four to six classes at a time, some for almost three hours, a college student does a lot of work in a short amount of time. It is hard to remember every detail of an assignment, and the professor may not be right there when you decide to finally start working on it. By taking notes, keeping a planner, and staying on top of deadlines, college goes much more smoothly. Starting these habits from the first day of class is a good habit to get in to and will pay off when it comes time for finals.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would be sure that I have good study habits and a good foundation for beginning my college career. In college, it is very important that one has the skills needed to be successful, which include the ability to take good notes, discipline, memorization skills, and basic competencies. It is essential to be able to take good notes because classes aren't daily and the lecture is the only communication with the professor about the criteria being learned. One must have the self-discipline to take the time away from social life or other interferring activities and study in order to learn the material required in the course. It is more important in college to be prepared for tests because they are a more major part of the grade. Practicing memorization will be helpful because in college, there are many things that one has to remember and be held accountable for. It is also important to have a good foundation in basic competencies because college is the time to build on what one already knows.

Dear Laura, You probably don?t want to listen to me. You think you know everything and that you are ready to start college now. You are wrong. Follow my advice and you will have a much better first semester than I did. Piece of well-meant advice #1: Private colleges are no better than public ones; they just cost more. Apply for at least one state school and seriously consider attending. #2: Slow down! Not every aspect of high school is reprehensible. Enjoy being with family and friends. They will soon be miles away. Stop making countdowns to the end of the year. You will drive yourself insane. #3: Sign up for an admissions interview. If you do, you will have a chance at a scholarship twice as large as you will receive otherwise. #4: When you get to college, don?t sit with the same group of people for every meal. Don?t sit next to the same people in class every day. You?re more likely to make friends if you spend time with a greater variety of people. Sincerely, Me (P.S. If you make a mistake, it?s not too late to try again.)

If i could go back in time to give myself advice i would tell my self to prepare more than i did. I would tell my self to register for my class early so i didnt end up having trouble filling my full time student status agian. Also i would tell my self to go meet my professors so i would be a little more prepared for classes to start.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to never give up. Never allow anyone else to tell me that I am incapable of living up to my dreams. I would tell myself to trust my heart and reach for the stars because I CAN do it. I would also say to go to the school I wanted (the University of Saint Francis) right out of high school instead of being so afraid. Anything is possible if you just believe in yourself. Do not let negativity influence you! Being the bigger person will really pay off in the end. You ARE worth the world and you CAN achieve anything. Just don't give up. Ever.

Don't let trying to have a social life get in the way of obtaining a good education. Meeting people and making friends is all part of the college experience. Having extra curricular activities is part of that as well, but when it takes over your life and becomes more important than your education, you have a problem. Go, if you so desire, and have fun, but keep in mind the reason you are there in the first place. If you don't know what you want to do in life, then don't go to college just because your parents want you to go. Your focus will not be in getting that coveted degree. My advice.. if you don't have a career decided upon, get out, see the world, see what is out there first before you decide. Then you will have a focus and will know what you want to do with the rest of your life. You will be much happier for it.

The first thing I would go back and tell myself is to go for more scholarships and not be afraid. My senior year of high school I chose not to apply for any local scholarships because i was so sure that i wasn't eligable for any because of my major. I know that isn't true. There are scholarships everywhere for any major including animation majors. I would also warn myself about the money situation and try to make a better financial plan so that I wouldn't be struggling. Another piece of advise I would give myself is to expect sophmore year to be hard but everything will be ok. That you shouldn't worry about being the best right away because you're learning and you will improve and get better and continue to improve. Also that it isn't what school you go to that will give you a job but the work you put in while you're there.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have one valuable piece of advice to give myself. I would first tell myself to look at college with an open mind. Originally, I thought it was important to know exactly what I wanted to major in. Once I started attending college, reality set in. I switched my major three times before I was happy with the program that I was in. It is not important to decide as a high school senior what you want to do in college. Getting the college experience and learning what interests me is more important in the beginning of college life than it is to have a major of study already decided.

Wouldn't it be grand if one could repeat history in their life that could make or break their future? I think I would have changed my attitude about academic competiveness and being the valedictorian of my graduating class. There were 32 seniors who all shared a fraction of a percentage point in their GPA's. I ended up 18th in my class with a GPA of 3.94. If I had fully understood the cost of everything to attend college, I would have worked harder in obtaining that last fraction of a GPA, so that I could have attended college on a free valedictorian scholarship. It would have been much easier and nicer today, to just sit back and relax instead of working every second that I can to make ends meet.