Metropolitan State University of Denver Top Questions

Self-dependence, self-reliance and absolute concentration: these are the keys to surviving college. Everything you have learned in high school will not be enough. Everything you though you know only scratched the surface. College is the real deal and will test whether or not you can make it in life. You can't rely on mom and dad anymore. From this point on, you have only yourself against the world. Stay smart, sleep well, because the worlds of adults is hard. But don't be afraid, take the future like anything else: one day at time.

If I could go back in time and talk to my self my senior year of high school I would tell my self to take a deep breath and stop stressing. School will work its self out and all I needed to do was suck it up and just do the work. Everything falls into place, and college is not something scary. There are a lot of people whose job is to help you get through college, all you have to do is reach out to them.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to make the most of everything and be very thankful of everything that I was given. I had so many teachers that were just so amazing throughout my high school career and I dont think I let them know enough how much I appreciate them. I was very lucky to grow up in a small school and know everyone. Also, I wish that I would have taken every opportunity and friendship I had seriously. Many times throughout my senior year, I had many great friends but chose to only hang out with the same people all the time. And I feel like I missed so much. I look back a lot and also realize how much I goofed around in my studies. I wish so much that I would have been serious with studying because when you get to college, studying for finals is nothing like studying for high school. So I would say my advice would be: make the most of every opportunity and friendship and take your studies and school work seriously.

Don't glide through your last year of high school. Stay focused on what you want and chase after it with all your heart. When school gets you cornered, put your game face on and throw some punches. Don't be afraid of success. Never give in to failure. If you want it, go after it. Don't let anything get in your way. Put forth the effort and keep your eye on the prize. Not everything will go the way you plan; get used to it. Roll with it and make the best of what you get. Don't be disappointed with the results, just turn the situation to your favor. Most importantly, don't ever lose sight of your goal. Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.

If I could give my high school senior self a bit of advice, it would be a long talk! I would start with telling myself to take school more seriously, as a senior I skipped a few classes and was more worried about work and friends then my school work. Looking back on it now I kick myself. It wouldn't have been hard for me, and boy would it have helped me in the long run. I would also tell myself to go to college right away after high school. I took a seven year break from school after I graduated and I wish I could go back and start right away. By this time I would already be started in my career, be more financially stable and I think it would have cost less without house payments, car payments, and all the bills that go along with it!

As I was a senior I had all my credits that I "needed" so I figured hey it's senior year you deserve this just coast. I did all my assignments with passing B's. I honestly wish that I would have staied to my studies & done everything ten times better. It would have been a lot easier to go straight into thee "big" college I wanted to attend @ first. I attended Heritage College for 2 years & the assignments came easy enough to me. ( I guess) If it was that easy for me I wish i would have went to Metro right away to get my nursing degree but everything happens for a reason. I know that it was my test to make sure I was ready for thee real deal. I can't wait to prove to my family & friends that I have worked hard to get where I am.

If I could go back in time, the advice I would give my high school self would be to prioritize getting a college education before getting married, and especially before having children because those things changes one's priorities in life. However, life happens, and if obstacles are encountered, I would advice myself to resolve to persevere through those challenges and stay focused on the goal. Stopping and re-starting school only causes setbacks in starting a career. I would also recommend doing the extra work to research and apply for scholarships rather than relying solely on student loans because graduating with big financial burdens add stress to young graduates who are just starting out. And I would say enjoy the experiences of college and don't be in a hurry to settle down. Savor the learning experiences of college life because you are only young once.

In my college experience, I have gotten a better understanding of the development of children, which is very beneficial for my future career in early childhood education. I have done a lot of field experience in my different courses which have helped grasp a better understanding of how it is in a classroom. My professors are really flexible and try to work with my schedule to give help. I had one professor who would meet me at 6:30 in the morning to give me help, I was so grateful at the lengths she went to help me out. In my French classes, I feel that my professors are greatly determined to get us to speak and understand the language. I see that if students do the work asked and truly want to succeed, the professors at Metro State are very supportive and can take our education to great heights. Professors at Metropolitan State College are knowledgeable and are excited about the topics they teach. I am extremely satisfied with this school and the professors I have had. I look forward to my future courses.

Attending school at Metro State has been a life changing experience. As a non-traditional student, I started out nervous about my ability to go to school and succeed. I'm now at the beginning of my sophomore term I am carrying a 4.0 gpa; which has boosted my confidence enormously. Studying at Metro State is especially stimulating, too. I feel so good and alive, all the time, because of what I'm getting out of my education both mentally and physically. Additionally, my two teenage children are getting a realistic preview of what to expect with regard to work load in college, and that is having a positive impact on their education. Finally, the very best part is that I'm doing something I'm passionate about and that is having all these positive effects on my life. I am so excited about this step on the way to my doctoral degree in psychology!

Since i am still an undergrad student i haven't gotten started on the classes i need for my major so im still in general education classes. I do know that you need to have a degree to get a job in this world and im feeling accomplished because i am a first generation college student. It was very valuable for me to attend school at metro because i learned more about myself. I learned the kind of school im looking to attend and that i am definitely not a girl that wants to live in the city.