The Time Has Finally Come.....

Well Happy new year to all, and what a new year it has been. So many things have been going on since the year began. So where do I begin? Classes have started back and I've noticed that they are beginning to get more difficult than they were last semester. But I am up for the challenge. I've noticed that I've joined the league of the well seasoned college student. After one semester of college I have learned a lot about the do's and don’ts of college. One important issue that I want to touch on is financial aid. Now is the time to start. I cannot stress the importance of filling out your FAFSA (link it to WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV) and completing the last little bit of your college applications to guarantee that you will be set for the following year. For most college seniors this is one of the most important times of your life, trying to decide where to go, what you plan to study and where you plan to live. This is also an exciting time, because you are graduating and going from a young adult to a full grown independent adult. There are some things that I would like to leave with you as advice when deciding for college









1. Visit all potential schools and ask plenty of questions including the weird and unimportant questions.


2. Facebook works wonders. I would advise that you find someone that attends the school and talk with them about their experiences. This person will become a sort of mentor. I am willing to help those who ask questions.


3. Fill out your FAFSA (link it to WWW.FAFSA.ED.GOV) ASAP, and this will help you in determining if you need loans or apply more scholarships.


4. Attend any open house events as this will be a helpful experience establishing relationship with potential professors and peers.


5. Once you have committed to a college make sure all last minute paper work such as transcripts housing fees and misc. expenses that may come up.


That’s all I have for now.

 
 
 
 
 
P.S. for all incoming freshman please join the Facebook group to chat with other prospective eagles, advisors and current students NCCU Class of 2014 (Official)

A Day in the Life of an Eagle

         So a typical day for me is full of classes meetings and homework. I’m up at 8:00 every morning preparing for my day. I leave my room in the HAMPTONS (inside joke). Let me brief you on the housing….if you live in the Richmond complex you are considered the suburbs or the Hamptons being that we are soo far away. So back to the day….my first class is all the way across campus in the biology building. That’s a fifty minute class. Then from there I have an hour break. So I catch up on some homework or take that opportunity to start from the previous class. I encourage that you use all of your spare time for studying and homework because when the weekend comes you are not going to want to do homework on the weekends, that’s party-time. So from there I head to my Dimensions of Learning class. That is the EASIEST class you will take. SHOUTS TO Mr. Mitchell the best instructor. This class is a mandatory class for freshman where you learn the history of NCCU. You are taught how to manage time and it gradually helps you into the college life. This class will be one of your essential classes. My last class of the day is English Composition; this class is focused on writing. You focus on the composition of the paper. The paper is broken down into parts and each part is explained in great detail. After classes I go to the cafe for lunch, the cafe food takes some getting used to. It is really good but you have to get used to it. Everyday it is something new, and we have Chicken Wednesdays and Fish Fridays!!! Oh and the chicken tacos are the best. Usually after classes and lunch I’m back at the Hamptons to do my homework or finish assignments due the next day. That’s the gist of my day. I do stress that you involve yourself in the numerous organizations on campus because a typical day ends at about 5 and you don’t want to be stuck in your room the rest of the day. Maintain a social and academic life. So, until next time....-NCCU College giirl ;))