Marquette University Top Questions

Hello high school senior me. I'm the you who decided to major in Nursing at Marquette University. Don't stress yourself too much during this time. Enjoy every bit of it with the people close to you because even though you're only two hours away, you'll miss them a lot. So don't stress too much about not getting into a good university. You're smarter than you think you are, and you're more than capable of overcoming any obstacle that gets in your way. Just put in the extra effort and be confident; believe in yourself. So do not stress too much about that, but there is one thing you need to worry about and start working on now. Choosing Marquette University will cause you to be in debt, lots of debt. Now, don't start looking for other universities now. Marquette is a great school for you. Instead, go look for lots of scholarships. Yes, I know, it gets annoying when parents and counselors constantly tell you to look. I've been there, but as the future you, I advise you to look and apply to as many as possible. Just give it try.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself a lot! Knowing what the college process is like, I would have definately told my high school self to start applying to colleges and scholarships in August of 2013. I would alos prepare myself by telling my high school self to be more on top of myself about my work. I wouldn't wait until the last minute to complete my work to turn it in. I would also study a lot more and pay more attention on the placement tests that determine what level of college classes I can take. I would definately prepare myself for the future.

Get more involved in the begining and do internships in your field. You quickly learn that the connections you make both personal and professional are essential for success post graduation. Also, build a connection with professors because when it comes time to get letters of recommendation, those connectios would come in handy. Finally, make the most of every aspect of college life. When they say it goes by quickly the mean it. Enjoy every experience, make mistakes, do something crazy, take a trip. Once senior year comes is when you are truly starting to become and adult, and that is stressful. Have fun while you don't have any real responsibility other than to learn.

The first thing I would tell myself as a high school senior is to apply or scholarships. There are so many scholarships available to undergraduate students that will help to releive the financial burden on midle class students. I would also tell myself to make sure that I complete an internship before I graduate. It is important, post-graduation, that you have some sort of experience that makes you more favorable to employers. I would also tell myself to pick a major I like, not one that sounds good. You never know where you will end up in life, but you can't go wrong with a degree you like. Finally, I would tell myself to not allow being a commuter student to be an obstacle. Socialize as much as possible early on so that you can build riendships and assimilate to the campus.

The advice I would give myself is don't think college is that much of a step up in difficulty. It is tougher than anything you can imagine compared to what you had to go through in high school. The closest thing were all of ther AP courses you took and even to some degree those can't compare. The independency you've been asking for for a while is waiting for you, and it is not going to give you a free pass. No one is going to be there looking over your shoulder to make sure you are doing everything you NEED to be doing. And no one is going to feel sorry for you if you start to get behind in your work. Step up and take it on with a work ethic you are definately capable of achiving and you'll be just fine. Also choose the right freinds, the right friends can make all the difference in your college life. Associate yourself with lazy no-bodys, and sure enough you'll become a lazy no-body.

Dear Tyler, College is an experience and an investment. It is an investment in yourself, an investment that allows yourself to grow and to discover what life means to you. I know right now that you believe you are in your prime, that you own the world, that you have conquered all intellectual and physical struggles and the burdens of being under the care of your parents. I know that you are satisfied with your intellectual abilities and past endeavors, but college is just your starting point. It is important to be open-minded and wide-eyed because a great amount of opportunites surround you and sometimes they will be under your nose and others will be more than a reach. Mom and Dad may stress academics, but don't get me wrong, that is important, but finding a group of people that support you is just as important. They become your strength and common place, and being comfortable in your own skin is the foundation for future success. College is made up of experiences, both good and bad. It is your choice on how you will use those experiences to develop into the woman I know you can be.

Before applying for colleges, investigate the tuition further and the other expenses that come with the education.

I would tell myself to stay focused. Social life will come, and you'll have to take it for what it's worth, but that school comes first. Try not to get burnt out, and try not to let outside life affect your grades because one slip and your world could change. Never let yourself get too down about grades but definitely don't think they'll come easily because college is not high school, it is something you must try at to succeed.

If I could go back in time and give advice to my high school senior self, I would tell myself that the medical field is not for me. When I was in high school I was very convinced that I wanted to be a part of the medical field (surgeon, to be precise). However, after a semester of college, I now know that I want to be a teacher. I would tell my high school senior self to take education-specific courses. It would have saved me an incredible amount of time and effort, since I ended up taking some medical field-related classes during my first semester of college. I'm still kicking myself about takign some of the courses that I took. But, it's all part of the experience, I suppose.

My advice to my high school self would be to not worry so much about the transition to college. There's no reason to worry about things that you can't change, it's just a waste of time. Focus on the present becuase your time at high school is limited, so enjoy it while you're there; and then focus on college when the time comes.