Marquette University Top Questions

You're going to think you know what it's like to see poverty, but you don't. You are about to enter a suffering city; one of the most segregated ones in the country. Keep your heart open, and force yourself to get invovled in the community-even when the thought terrifies you. Some people will not be friendly, but many will. People just want to see that you care, and volunteering is the way to do it. For some of your classes, they will pick the service site for you, but for some you will be able to pick your own. Choose sites that put you out of your comfort zone. I encourage you to work in all parts of the city; make connections and build relationships. Not only is it fufilling, but it will help you narrow down your major. Embrace the good sites and the bad. So when you walk past those cold faces on Wisconsin Ave., smile at them. Don't look down. Don't act like they don't exist. Just smile and be on you way. Worst case scenario--they don't smile back. At least you're participating in the community.

All my life I had been looking for something, and everywhere I turned someone tried to tell me what it was. I accepted their advance, though they were often in contradiction. I was naive. I was looking for myself and asking everyone except myself questions which I, and only I, could answer. It took me a long time and much painful past to realize my expectations. I have come to a realization, that I am nobody but myself. Knowing what I know about the college life and making the transition if I could go back and give my self-advice in high school I would say, “Shana do not fear what tomorrow may bring. Live your life and take chances! You will face so many hardships but you will overcome each and every one of them because God has a plan for you! Your heart will always be full of love”. Shana your dreams won’t be broken, goals will be set, your plans are unstoppable, you will give back, and Shana you will find yourself to be a very successful woman. Remember the bible verse John 14 "I won't leave you as orphans. I will come to you."

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior the best advice I could give myself is to better manage my expenses. I am currently in my third year of college and receieve no financial aid whatsoever. Although I had a job and saved up a good amount of money, my foolish spending led me to spend it all in one semester of college. I would especially tell myself to not worry about having the newest unused book. Used books have been helpful in so many of my classes and saved me a fortune. I would also stress the importance of focusing more. High school tends to be a careless time and although you may succeed academically, it cannot prepare you for the challenges you face in college. Develop good study habits now, while you have the time and figure out what system works best for you in order to succeed. This is an important skill to learn. In college you need to be able to adapt, no matter the subject, and know what method works best for yourself as an individual. You are the only thing in control of your success.

Knowing what I do now about college life and academics, I would have taken high school classes more seriously and not worried about cliché high school drama. It is a universal truth, whoever said high school was supposed to be the best years of your life probably never experienced college life. “I've learned one thing, to quit worrying about stupid things. You have four years to be irresponsible here, relax. Work is for people with jobs. You'll never remember class time, but you'll remember the time you wasted out with your friends. So stay out late. Spend money you don't have. The work never ends, but college does...” (Tom Petty) Looking back a year ago, I never thought I would be where or who I am now. Four years ago, everyone tried to be something they weren’t. It got to a point where I didn’t even know who I was, so how could I live up to someone I wanted to be, much less who I wasn’t. The fact is, high school is a time you are just beginning to figure out who you are. College is the place where everything comes together.

Work harder. Get a job sooner and one that you can see yourself doing in a year. Ensure it has benefits and pays good. Don't take any classes before 10am or else you'll need to wake up at 5am to catch the bus. Apply for tons of scholarships and financial aid you're gonna need it. Don't take the english class taught by Tyler Kessel he is the hardest teacher you'll ever have. Hangout with our friends more it maybe the last time you see them (for a while anyway). Email transfer counselors for the schools you want to attend because the counselors here won't be of much use. Work out as much as possible between then and now. The freshman 50 is no joke. I'm heavier than i ever was. Work on your study skills they'll get better the more you do it. Get plenty of sleep it will be horrible if you're tired during night classes. Sign up for classes as soon as possible or other people will fill the spot. Check ratemyproffesor.com to organize classes with the best possible proffesors.

College life is difficult to adjust to-- no one can make decisions for you anymore. You have to grow up and take care of yourself. Mom will not be around to take care of you. You will have to work much harder than you did in high school. College classes are not easy. In fact, the work that you put in for an A is the same as a college C. Do not let this discourage you. Thousands of people have gone to college. You will be just fine.

i would tell myself to follow your dreams. i took so long to go for what i wanted and wasted so much time not believing that i could do it. now i have a wonderful university, great advisors and a bright future ahead of me in classical archaeology!

Plan out your four years, like you are, however, remember that nothing is set in stone. Be flexible, take advantage of the myriads of opportunities that will come your way. Break out of your shell early on; you don't want to miss a thing. Academic have been and always will be the most important, however remember to take time for, most importantly, your family and also your friends. You need a support system. Being able to ask for help and guidance is a strength, not a weakness. Get enough sleep, drink less coffe, exercise, and do what you love.

College is very different than high school and you are expected to take on many more responsibilities. You're old enough to take responsibility for you actions and the consequences of those actions. College is very expensive so start saving up early. One of the expenses that sometimes sneaks up on you is the cost for you textbooks. In highschool it seemed as though you were able to be in numerous extracurricular activities along with schoolwork and your social life. However, in college, school work takes up a lot of time, so make sure not to overload yourself with too many commitments, especially first semester. You will need at least two to three hours outside of each class to study the material learned, plus there is a substantial amount of reading and writing. It’s up to you to read and truly understand the material; professors do not care if you can simply regurgitate information. They want to know that you have a complete understanding of the material. College is definitely a change from high school but if you manage your priorities in the right way, the transition will be smooth.

Do the best you can while you are in high schooll so you don't end up like a 31 years freshmen like I am now