Xavier University of Louisiana Top Questions

I would teach myself not to procrastinate. Procrastination has hit me hard my first semester, and because of it my grades dropped. Now I know how college is and how it works, I know I have to study even when I don't feel like it. Parties are not of improtance, so when I wanna go out I have to have self control and study knowing I have a test coming up in two days.

I would say to myself to take it all in slowly, to prepare myself for a different lifestyle. School is fun but its also a job. I would let myself know that only the strong survive and that I have to brace myself for the ride that im going to take by attending a college so far away from home. College is a time for growing and finding yourself , allow it to happen. try new things and meet as many people possible, have fun and enjoy being educated for what you what to study/learn. Enjoy college!

Try to get more scholarships early. Work harder on your grades.

I would have taken the opportunities offered to me in high school to take upper level courses to better prepare me for college. I would have found some studying techniques because college is much different that high school. I would have found better ways of finding funds for school instead of having to take out loans for financial reasons. I would have chosen a school which offered me more money. That way I would not have to work off campus and and find ways back and forth to work. I would have enough money so that I could focus more on school than working so many hours.

As a high school senior, I would study more and learn how to manage my time wiser. Adjusting to college was somewhat of a struggle for the first few weeks because I did not have to study as much in high school as I did in college. I also found it hard trying to balance the work and have time to relax. It did not take me long to realize that there were many sacrifices I would have to make being a Biology major and planning to go to medical school. I also would tell myself to not stress or become too upset when things do not go as planned because that only makes matters worse. Also, studying every day is an important factor in succeding in college that I did not have to do in high school. Aside from school, in my social life, I would make sure that the people I am among are also a representation of myself, so choose wisely. Most of all, I would practice becoming a better student by studying harder and just making sure I retained all the information in high school because it does help in college.

The first advice I would give is make sure you have financial aid and or a loan, but make sure you are able to pay the loan off when the time is due never go to a school where the tuition is so expensive you have to take out more than one loan for only a year. My second advice to the student is make sure you vist the college you plan on attending first, never go by the pictures or what is written inside of a brocure. A over night vist is also a very good idea, you will be able to see the sleeping arragement, student life, classroom experience and also test the cafe food out.

Finding the right college is all about you and what you want for your furture. It is very important not to just think about the present but to also think about yourself in the long run.

Finding the right college is one of the most important decisions a person will make in life. When looking at your college options it is important to sit with your parents and look over your options. A list should be made that names the things most important to you in a social and learning enviornment. Keep in mind that it is your time to choose how you want to live and learn in life for the first time. If volunteering and mentoring is important to you, research your opportunities at the schools. If whats important to you aainvolves saving the killer bee population, ask around and see if there's an organazation that focuses on it. Don't see the program you want? Well start one. This is your time to shine. Become active in the area around the school. Find something you really want to do or something you never thought to try and do it. Rock climbing? Hiking? Folk dancing? sky diving? This is your time.. Try it and get the most out of your college experience!

I would suggest that students consider what they would like to study and which schools offer the best programs in that subject. It is also important to consider the size and location of the school. Plan ahead to make sure you can afford the cost of attendence, including travel, extracurricular activities, emergencies, and other expenses. When you find a school that fits into all or at least most of your criteria go for it! College is like nothing else. Try to make the most of your experiences because everything you do will teach you about yourself and about the world around you. Take advantage of this time and don't be afraid to get involved. Balance is key to making it all work. Things aren't always going to go as planned but when you give your best effort and perservere it might surprise you how well things turn out in the end.

Find a school that fits in with financial status and desired location. Look around at different schools before making a final decision. Decide based on the student's desired school size, academic standards and outlook, and overall comfort with a particular school.