With the semester just a few weeks in, many seniors are looking ahead to graduation in May.
Although they are on their way out, they do have some advice for lower classmen who are still looking for the key to successfully getting through each semester.
Brooke Earl, an integrative studies major, suggests that students should “not be afraid of changing majors.” Earl also believes that seeking the counsel of others isn’t something to be afraid of.
“Take as many courses as you can so you can finish soon and not pay so many tuition and fees,” says Marilyn Miranda, a business major.
Katrina Townsend, a psychology major, decided to switch things up this semester and take the eco-friendly route.
“This semester, I went digital with my iPad, stylus and GoodNotes app. I hate that I didn’t do this when I started college,” Townsend says. “Organization is so much easier when you’re carrying one thing, and it’s eco-friendly too.”
Dan Harris, an English major, says, “Face it, you will fail in some aspect or another throughout your time here, such as you will in life outside of the walls of KSU. You will find yourself in dark places, embrace it.”
“Don’t let that fear of failure deter you from lacing them up in the morning, looking yourself in the mirror and getting back to work; for that is when champions are born,” Harris continued. “The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fires. Rise to the occasion.”
One thing that all these seniors agreed on was the importance of communicating with your professors. Townsend pointed out that building a rapport may be vital because they may be the ones you call on for recommendation letters.
Although many of these things tend to stay on the school spectrum, these seniors also believe in taking time off for yourself.
“Do something you’re not comfortable with doing. I’m not talking about things that compromise your values and morals, but things like participating in a play or pageant, or anything new to you,” Townsend says. “It will promote much-needed self-growth.”
Miranda agreed by saying that you should live in a dorm and go to a couple of parties as long as it doesn’t start to affect your grade point average.
“Just go ahead and get the full college experience,” Miranda says.
Some of us work well under pressure while others work at their own pace. One thing is for certain, and it is that we are all striving towards graduating and making our stay at Kennesaw State a successful one.
