Alaska Pacific University Top Questions

Don't do drugs!

Give APU a try in marine biology.

Don't slack on scholarships and do NOT be afraid of college. It's easier than you think and very fun. A majority of people there are going through the same thing as you and don't mind going through it with you. Everyone is supportive and are open to help you. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and join clubs because it wil be the time of your life. Get involved and be yourself, and apply for those scholarships!

I would start my college General University Requirements right out of high school. You don't want to start at the age of 40 years old because it will set you back on starting a career. There are many opportunities out in the world and having your college education right out of high school is the best choice you can ever make! Four years out of your young adult life is worth it to get your education NOW! Don't start college later in life and stunt your foundation for your future! Going to college is setting a foundation for your long future ahead. It is difficult to go to college later in life because you have so much other things to worry about. It is easier to begin college right after high school. In today's society, having a college degree is very important in good paying jobs. Give yourself a head start by enrolling into 1-2 classes then you will not want to stop your education until you are done. You will have a long but, easier journey in your career, if you get your college degree right out of high school. There is no going backwards!

If I could go back in time and give my high school self advice, I would advise myself to dedicate more time to making good grades then so that I could get a full scholarship, allowing me to spend more time worrying only about my grades now rather than the financial aspects of attaining an undergraduate degree.

If I were a senior in high school and considering going to college, I would prepare for it by doing several things. First, I would spend some time with a career counselor. I would take some tests and evaluate the results matching up aptitudes with career requirements. Then, I would research several career options based on what I enjoy doing, what kind of talents I have, and what the career counselors suggested. In my research, I would explore what classes would be required, how long it would take to achieve the degree, which colleges or universities offered that career, how much it would cost, and which college had the best rate of graduates finding employment. After I decided which college and career, I would work on the financial reality. How would I afford it and would I need employment to pay for the expense. One of the issues that students face in starting college is a new environment with a host of new faces and social opportunities. It is important to prepare ourselves to relate to the differing values that come with students and instructors. Establishing a positive set of values is imperative before attending college.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to put so much pressure on myself. I would tell myself that there are opportunities everywhere to learn and that most of the important things won't be learned inside of the classroom. I would tell myself to explore my areas of interest and not worry about where or not I was getting credit for it. I would tell myself that college is a great opportunity, but that I should wait a few years to discover what I wanted in learn in college. I would tell myself not to go on other people's time table, but to listen to my own. I would tell myself that things were looking good in the future and that I didn't have to worry about getting there.

Hey kid, and yes I mean kid. You have so much to see, so much to learn! You are about to embark on an adventure like no other. I know it's hard trying to decided where you want o go, where you can go, but follow your heart! You've known for quite some time now that the mountains have been calling you, follow the call. The wonders of Alaska are awaiting you. Go out, travel around, find out who you are. There is no greater chance for this than being 5,000 miles away from home, with strangers, on a kayaking adventure. It all sounds crazy now, but by the time you finish your first semester, you will be someone new. Not new to you, for you have always knon deep down who you were, but it's time for others to see the real you too. Be safe kid, and listen your heart, the glaciers are calling you, your heart is calling...

I would tell myself to join the U.S. Marines (which I did) and to stay in until retirement at the ripe old age of 38. I am now 47 and I would have still planned on attending college either during my enlistment or after, which I am doing now. Use the G.I. bill to pay for college minimizing my reliance on student loans.

If i could go back and talk to my high school self I would tell myself to that i dont have to go to college right away, explore my options, and when i do go to college i do not have to delcare a major right away, so i wont waste a year on classes I know don't need. Also find a better job in the outdoor feild and to go out of my way to volenteer, becoming appart of my community.