University of West Georgia Top Questions

Stay more focused in school. Partying is fun but when you know you have business to handle always put that first.

I?ve learned a great deal during my first few semesters at college. I found out that college is even more interesting than I expected. I learned that connecting with professors is an amazing experience, and that meeting new people is not as intimidating as I feared. I discovered that rising to academic challenges is exhilarating, and that I love school so much that I now plan to pursue a PhD in my field, and teach at a university in the future. If I had a chance to go back and speak to my high school self, however, I wouldn?t tell her any of those things. Instead, I?d say this: that the process of living and learning is incredible, and that I would not dream of robbing her of the surprises and the joys that will come in making her own discoveries. It?s not what I?ve learned, it?s the process of learning that I value most. What I've discovered from making the transition to college life is that living is an adventure, and I wouldn't want to spoil that journey for anyone.

Don't panic so much over the work. It's really not all that hard. As long as you study hard and apply yourself, you'll be fine. Stay focused and listen to mom and dad. And don't freak out on the first day when you can't find a parking space. You wont be late to class. Have fun and always remember that God will get you through anything as long as you believe!

The advice that i would give myself would be to study harder and change some of my bad habits. Such as waiting to the last minute to do a project, which I did alot in high school. I would aslo tell myself to strive for bigger goals and focus on achieving them. I see now that hard work pays off. I now relize if i had worked hard in high school than adjusting to college life wouldnt be so hard.

I think if I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would say there is really no way to prepare yourself for your first year of college. There are going to be alot of changes and it is going to be scarey, but just know you will get through it. Its the beginning of your adult life and hopefully your parents have prepared you socially and mentally to accept the challenge. Life is about change and we all must learn to change with it. I would also say to take one day at a time. Don't sweat the small stuff. Study hard and listen to your mentors. They are there to help you and they really want to. Enjoy everyday!!

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I would tell myself to be ready to do more school work on my own and not reliy on the teachers to help me get through my course work. Just because you only go to class 2 or 3 times a week for one class you need to look at your material everday to stay ontop of everything.

I would apply to a lot more schools and look into going to a bigger school. I would want to force myself out of my hometown.

Look for a school that is going to work with the student. Financial aid is key for you because you are not going to have lots of money out of pocket to pay. Get your license and a car by your sophomore year because once your start your junior and senior years you are going to be extremely busy in your major classes. Think ahead and have plans if something goes wrong.

Definitely go on tours, a lot of these tours are held by students themselves who are happy to answer any questions you have. Go sit in on a class, most professors don't mind. Once you are there, get involved!! What you put in is what you get out of the experience. Find your niche and stick with it, whether it be the greek community, different clubs, or leaderships positions. There is usually something for everything so embrace your college experience and enjoy it!