Advice to future Aggies

Students discuss what they would tell incoming students about college life.

If you could tell high schoolers one thing about college, what would it be?

Brandon Nguyen, fourth-year computer science major

“I would tell them to put a lot of effort into researching the school as opposed to [picking] the first one they see.”

Mackenzie Emi, second-year psychology and managerial economics double major

“You don’t have to feel like you need to have your life figured out when you get to college; have an open mind to see what you want to do.”

Jon Peña, second-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major

“Manage your time.”

Grace Weeks, second-year environmental science major

“Enjoy your pets at home because you’ll miss them.”

Jonathan Thomas, first-year computer science major

“It’s not like high school, it’s a lot harder. You gotta study ahead and not the night before […] to get an A.”

Joanne Agus, first-year clinical nutrition major

“You’ll feel like you’re a small fish in a big ocean.”

Marly Jeane, second-year environmental policy analysis and planning major

“Talk to every single person you meet and learn how to shake hands well.”

Dylan Scalzo, second-year biological sciences major

“Get involved early because you’ll meet more people and you’ll find your place.”

Emily Rabbitt, first-year biomedical engineering major

“Know yourself and have a routine.”

Shailaja Chadha, first-year sustainable agriculture and food systems major

“Not working and not studying will not help you. You will fail or not pass well.”

Shyamal Sheth, third-year neurobiology, physiology and behavior major

“Doing community college first is an intelligent decision. It should not be looked down upon.”

Keshav Tirumurti, third-year computer science major

“Start taking interest in your classes. That’s where you’ll find your passion and what you want to do.”

 
Written by: Alan Castillo —  features@theaggie.org