University of the Incarnate Word Top Questions

Dear High School Senior, The next four years you will mature and learn more than you can imagine now. Surround yourself with the right people. You may find yourself limited with friends who are materialistic, shallow, or even lost in their own insecurities, but do not lose yourself. Your youth and natural kindness will go long ways; do not let anything change you. You will be told to answer interviews in a certain way but there?s no better way than to be yourself because you will shine as you are. Believe in yourself from day one, everyone else will believe in you if you do. Listen to your professors and always keep an open mind and spirit. Trust in the process of life. There will be hard moments because everyone has tough times but do not let go of who you are. Focus on your strengths; it is easier to improve those rather than your weaknesses. Lastly, be thankful for the education you are receiving. Sincerely, Martha Barreda

PAY ATTENTION IN MATH!! If you dont, its like learning how to walk again. Frustrating and mentally mind boggling! If you remember anything make sure its math and how to write your paper in MLA or APA format. All of this will eventually come in handy. Start saving up quarters for washing clothes over the weekend and printing countless papers in the library before class. Dont think for one second you are done with scholorship hunting because you are just getting started. You will get and endless amount of text messages from Mom and Dad telling you to search, search, search! While we are talking about money, you better swallow your pride about shopping at Wal-Mart. It really becomes your one-stop-shop for clothes and most importantly value packs of Ramen Noodles! Yummy! Really try to get your homework done before away games because when your on the bus and around all your teamates its the last thing you want to do. But, knowing you, you will procrastinate no matter what. Softball is just begining. You will play atleast 50 games a season. It will be hard juggling both so party only when necessary!

If I could go back in time?in all honesty?I would tell myself to first, enjoy and partake in more or most of the senior-bonding activities. I would tell myself to join the exuberant water balloon fight of ?09(?no one got in trouble) and the senior circle during the last football game (?no, your big brother is not going to get mad for making him wait to pick you up). Second, I would tell myself, that even if you choose to stay at home and live with your parents during college, it won?t set you back from having the best, most awesome freshmen year (?or at least first semester). Third, I would tell myself to look back at freshmen year of high school and just trust that your first year of college is so much better (?tons more enthralling, nerve-wracking, and even inspirational). Lastly forth, I would tell myself to get ready, because your real grown-up life hasn?t begun?so as a senior, live-up (to the fullest) your last year.

Marlene, Please do all of your homework and make sure that you take some tutoring classes in Algebra. Remember that your grades will determine how much financial aid, scholarships and grants you will receive. Also take note that all of the courses you are taking including art and music, are determinging your future! When your not tired from varsity sports, please study. Make straight A's and make sure that you really put some effort into scholarships searches. I know it takes countless hours and seems like a waste of time, but trust me if you don't you'll wish you had later when you can't pay that 15,000 semester at your University. Most importantly save money by taking some Dual credit courses, the highschool pays for them and they go towards your university graduation hours. Buy a planner and take a class on time management, you will need it. Time is of the essence, so spend it wisely. If all else fails, pray!

If I cold go back in time to when I was in high school I would tell myself to do better and push myself harder. Not to slack off and have fun that there is time after my education to do that.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to keep up the hard work. I would also tell myself to never loose the determination that I have always had. Knowing what I know now I would make sure that I knew that college is not that scaring and that a lot of wonderful things will come out of me going to college. I have changed a lot since I started college and I think knowing that I would have felt more at ease going into college.

I would tell myself that school should be fun. I would tell myself to take school seriously but to remember not to forget that life is short and to enjoy every moment of every day. I would tell myself that the preparation of this moment will make the difference in my future. Not only should I enjoy my experience in school but I should always be working towards something that I have a passion for so that at the end of the day my time will not have been wasted in doing something that I didn't truely love to do. I would remind myself that learning and edcuation is a precious gift that should not be taken for granted. If I could retake the first year of college I would spend more time soaking up the knowledge of the people around me because I feel that there is no such thing as learning too much. I would tell myself to take hold of each opportunity so that when the chance passes by I will not find regret in anything that I might have missed.

Having a goal in life is important to succeed in the feature. It?s important to challenge yourself and never give up in thing you are doing to succeed. Asking questions to your professors, getting in small study groups, providing time to yourself by not stressing out, and if you can study for a small Associates degree in High School examples: Pharmacy Technician, Medical or Lab Assistant. Its important to be part in ones community by volunteering in a fill you will like to study, this will provide you with some knowledge of what to become in life. Being physical and spiritual well is also, important due that one?s mentality grows and will keep you out of being sick and more active in studies, spirituality, and a better health. Have friends with positive attitude and always study to reach your goals. Because one will become the future of tomorrow.

Assuming what I know about college life and making the transition I would advise myself to let go of the fear. Fear is within every person when graduating high school. You are faced with growing up from the moment you recieve the diploma. You face the fear in transitioning into the real world. The problem I always faced in attending college immediately after high school was fear. Transitioning into college was a fear I never thought I would be able to adjust to. I feared not making the grade, I feared not being able to pay for school, or even fitting in with my peers. Therefore, if I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior I would recite the words "face your fears" because those are the words that have gotten me through my academic journey now that I'm in school in my thirtys. It is being fearless of striking out that will get me my diploma in May 2010. No matter what challenge may come your way, it must be overcome without the fear of failing.

Dear Genevieve, I know high school is borning and you are ready to go out and live your life, but believe me you should try and do your best now and get as many scholarships as you can. College is expensive but fun, you will meet lots of new people and make life long friends. Pay attention in anatomy because in nursing school your going to need it. I know right now you miss a lot of class and have lost sight in why school is important, but it is only because the school you go to right now is not a good one. No one at our high school really takes things seriously and you will see how things and people change once you graduate. When you get to college study! Things will not be like before where you could miss all year and still have As. And one thing you will learn your very first semester is you are responsible for your actions and the way you choose to spend you time determines if you will succeed. So remember apply for scholarships, go to class, study, and most of all you are responsible for your actions.