Montana State University Top Questions

Wow! Advice from the future... This is an opportunity to gain knowledge I think you should listen to. Do not worry, you are doing fine. But, there are a few key pointers I am going to let you in on to make our future even brighter! First, listen to Mom and Dad. I know they are "strict" but they know some things. If they say that studying for that math test is more important than your social agenda, thier right! It seems like the end of the world, but trust me, it's not! Secondly, do not be afraid to admit you need help. Get tudored! And you can't fool me, I know the opportunity is there. You have some great teachers too, use them as a resource. Lastly, take your education more seriously. I know you did not slack off but you also did not work to your greatest potential. Try harder in Spanish. It will actually prove itself useful later in life! That goes for all classes. Get yourself organized too. It will help. Your looking good kid! Keep it up and push yourself harder. P.S. Mom and Dad get cooler (or maybe you just mature :)

I would probably tell myself to work hard and stay focused on my goals. I would also tell myself to just let Montana State give me a roommate instead of choosing one, but maybe it all happened the way it was meant to be (I don't know). Finally, I'd tell myself to take English more seriously. I had tested out of English in college via my ACT score, so I just wanted to be done.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now, I know I would have told myself to study a bit harder, not take things to serriously, and apply for scholarships.

I would go back to my Senior year and make sure I studied alot harder. This would help my studying skills to even get better scholorships that would be nice. My friend life was awesome in high school so would not change that but overall studying would of been the number one thing I could of done better to increase my overall college level of educatoin

The biggest piece of advise I would give myself is not to be swept away by the freedom of being away from home. You are out on our own, out from your parent's eye, and have a new type of freedom that shouldn't be taken advantage of. Be the responsible adult you know that you can be and balance your social and academic life. Put your studies first, as that is what you are paying to do at school, not to party or play video games till three in the morning. Stay on top of deadlines and manage your time well. But in the midst of all the papers, tests and projects, don't forget that it is important to have a social life to stay sane. Get involved with clubs around campus and make new friends! Joining a club can help you meet new people, learn new things and have a great college experience. So I guess to sum it all up, I would tell myself to be responsible and make decisions that my parents would be proud of.

Explore new areas. If you have the chance to go somewhere else and get away from your hometown for a few years, take it. Its amazing what new things you experienece and the different cultures there are. Enjoy college and have tons of fun but make sure to set aside enough time to get your schoolwork done. Pick your roommates carefully. Some people are easy to live with but others can make your semester miserable.

It's hard as a highschool senior to know what to majior in, what school to attend, or whether or not to even attend a college. I belive that it is best to start right out of highschool and attend an in state university. New students should pick a majior that interests them , it can be changed later. I belive everysone should try college. Not all people need to or should go to college but everyone should try. Go to college right out of highschool. don't take a break. it is much too easy to get out of the grove and not be able to stettle back into it.

It cost too much money to start college not knowing what your going to study. Take the time to figure that out and save yourself thousands of dollars in tuition and room and board. Not everyone is cut out for college. If you do not find yourself enjoying what you are going to study or if the job that goes with your degree is not one that you would see yourself doing than simply save the money and get the job you would love. Don't give up when it gets hard the teachers are their to help you thats what you pay them for. I they won't, try another professor in the department. good luck and have fun meeting new people and making good friends.

Continue to prepare for college and to further your knowledge during your senior year of high school. Take harder, advanced classes that will prepare you for the future. By slacking and allowing senior iddes to take over you are only hurting yourself.

Having experienced college life, advice I would give to students entering the university system would be encouraging -to get the most out of life and give back. "You are entering a new chapter of your life which will determine the rest of your life. Be positive, stay focussed, open minded , diverse, meet challenges, learn, achieve, and get involved. Live your dreams and develop your passions, desires and goals. Experience life through developing yourself, living each experience to the fullest. Live in the moment, and use your imagaination to reflect back on the journey. Life is energy. Direct your energies in a positive direction to make a positive environment. Meet obstacles and challenges along the way with optimism and learn from each experience. Judge your success by what you had to give up . Take into account that great achievement involves great risk. To do something truly great in your life and live life, you must find something interesting and extraordinary. Your point of view and understanding of the world is priceless. It makes you the distinct person you are. Share your knowledge - it is a way to immortality." michael