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What do you say to someone starting college?
Congrats on starting your first year of college. It is an exciting time when you have your whole life ahead of you with lots to discover in carving your own life’s path. Take full advantage of this time to mold and shape the “you” of the future! I believe in you!
What do you call someone new to college?
The American word is freshman.
What is the top 10 rule when applying for college?
Texas House Bill 588, commonly referred to as the “Top 10\% Rule”, is a Texas law passed in 1997. It was signed into law by then governor George W. Bush on May 20, 1997. The law guarantees Texas students who graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class automatic admission to all state-funded universities.
What advice can you give someone?
When you hear good advice, you should always do two things: Take it in and pass it on.
- Take time to know yourself.
- A narrow focus brings big results.
- Show up fully.
- Don’t make assumptions.
- Be patient and persistent.
- In order to get, you have to give.
- Luck comes from hard work.
- Be your best at all times.
What advice do you give people?
The Best Advice You Can Give
- People Want You to Listen, Not to Talk.
- Don’t spam people with your words of wisdom.
- Don’t Think or Judge. Just Listen.
- If Someone Asks You for Advice:
- Understand expectations. Clarify what they want from you.
- Listen first.
- Ask questions.
- Help frame the problem.
What do you call first year in college?
The four years of undergraduate education are called: (1) freshman year, and someone in their first year is a freshman. You might sometimes hear this shortened to “frosh.” (2) sophomore year, and someone in their second year is a sophomore.
What do you call a college member?
An alumnus or alumna is a former student and most often a graduate of an educational institution (school, college, university). The term is sometimes informally shortened to “alum” (optional plural “alums”). Alumni reunions are popular events at many institutions.
What are 5 different ways to pay for college?
Top 5 Ways to Pay for College: College Financial Aid, Explained
- Apply for a Scholarship. Scholarships are typically merit-based.
- Apply for a College Grant. College grants are need-based, and like scholarships, grants don’t have to be repaid.
- College Work Study.
- Federal Student Loans.
- Private Student Loans.