Minneapolis Community and Technical College Top Questions

I would have told myself that school should have come first. I had quit school after my first semester of college so I could work full-time at Wells Fargo because I loved getting paid a decent amount of money. I waited over 3 years before going back to school. I'm now 22 years old and I wish I would have finished school a year ago.

I would say first what is wrong with you? College is a great place to meet new people that actually want someting out of life. Go to college at least for one year see if it is for you. Live in a dorm, join a sorority ,run for student council, live the college experience get good grades and have fun. Cassandra you are much smarter and have more potential than you think. I would say let go of the past don't let it hold you back because you cannot change what has happened you can only move forward . Cassandra do you know that one day you will have a wonderful husband and four children counting on you to be a good role model and help with the finances. Do you know how much more money you can make with a college degree instead of messing around with all those meaningless,boreing mindless jobs with no future? You also need to love yourself ,that is the only way you are going to succeed. Stop being so hard on yourself. You are a great person with alot to offer and to never think or let anybody tell you any different.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself I would say that I need to work on getting some scholarships because school doesn't come cheap. I would also say that I need to improve my grades because it will get me a better chance to earn some scholarships. Also to pay more attention in math class because you are going to need all the help you can get because it isn't easy. Take the advantage of all the information that you can get on doing power points and exhibits because you are really going to need it. If you want to achieve something surround yourself with people that will encourage you not put you down. The friends you hang out with won?t always have your back because they wouldn't want to see you do better then them. Always have a positive attitude because it will help you achieve what you want in life. But with a negative attitude you are always going to put your self way down. I would also say don?t wait for two years to pass by to start college start right away when your done with high school.

I would have to say do lots of researches about colleges before going to college. Why? because when I went to school (college of course), I thought I was prepared but I had a hard time and I wished I had more researches and better prepare. Yes, I struggled, but I never give up because once I startred I don't want to give up. And yes I made it through college and that's why I want to further my education. Therefore, knowing that college is not what it seems, I should do a lot of research on the college and the course(s) I'm taking before I actually taking or will take. And I believe that's what most students if not all student should do.

i would of told my self to go through, Pseo, or look at trio, there are so many programs out there for people of a young age, and if i had a time warp, i would of gone , back and fix that, and where i live now, but education, to touch basis, with my inself, i would advise if you can do it, go for it SKY is the limit

Although my struggle is specific to chemical dependency, I think this can apply to any students who have outside issues that will affect their ability to be a student. I would have told myself to get sober and not use going to school as a way to try to make my life seem better, because that .8 GPA from that semester is really weighing down my 4.0 from last semester.

I would tell myself to save money and work harder to apply for scholarships. I now understand that when the school bills come you wish you would have worked harder on your FAFSA or scholarship acquisitions. Plus it makes it easier to do well in school when your not worrying about school bills.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school I would tell myself to pay attention and grow up. I would tell myself that after high school there is a whole different and unstable world that you need to be prepared for. While i would still want myself to have fun I would have tried harder and started my proffesional life earlier to get a head start. Instead I am doing that 10 years later. When its harder to afford the same mistakes and harder to pay for a home, car, food, bills, school, and the bills along with school. Do everything you can now to make tommorow easier.

I would tell myself to buckle down, and strive to be a successful student in high school up until the end. I would also tell myself that joining the National Guard after high school is a great decision to pay for my tuition, and to apply for as many scholarships as possible to lift the financial burden off of myself. I would tell me to be outgoing and make friends with as many people as I could, all while trying to teach not only myself, but many others about culture outside of our own in small town Brainerd, MN.

I would tell my high school senior self to fear nothing in college. The college transition can be very overwhelming and difficult at times, but there really is nothing to be afraid of as long as you trust yourself. You should also learn to trust others including professors, friends, co-workers, and the administration. People can be surprisingly helpful; sometimes when you least expect it. Here is a list of things that I would tell my high school senior self that I should remember as I start my journey into college. 1. Get to know your professors very well. 2. Try something new everyday. 3. Join a group or club that you're passionate about. 4. Study abroad. 5. Become a leader on campus. 6. Always ask for help if you need it. 7. Develop a solid study schedule. 8. Volunteer regularly. 9. Take a few electives outside your major. 10. Don't sweat the small stuff.