Montana State University Top Questions

Susie, don’t be afraid to step away from your group of friends and go to see your counselor for scholarships talks and opportunities. Don’t take for granted the free education you have because it is not always going to be there. Take more dual-enrollment classes. For community service keep doing what you’re doing, you’re doing great. Try for at least 400 volunteer hours, you just need 100 more. Talk to your career counselor about colleges that you’re interested she is smarter than you think she is and will know what she is talking about. Finally, when you’re walking down the Austin Field in your cap and gown, look at the people you spent 4 years with because they too are about to start a new episode of their lives. Smile at every foreign step for it’s a new challenge for you to beat.

I would tell myself to study and stay awake during my standardized tests, because they matter!! And I would have tried to convince my parents to let me stay at home for school. Being so far away sucks! And I would have taken summer classes so then I wouldn't have to load up so much on classes during the school year.

There are so many things I woud love to share with my high-school-senior-self. My foremost advice would be to tell myself to relax; everything will work out just fine. Everyone is in the same boat as you are. No one knows anyone, and we all miss our family and friends back home. I would remind myself that college is a time to shed old "high school stereotypes." You can be whoever you want! I would leave with a reasurance- and a reminder-that there is a great, big world outside of high school, just waiting to be explored!

Go look for scholarships early, invest some time now and later you won't need to work so hard. Look at school as a step, not a door you have to get past. School can be such a blast, you just need the right perspective. Have fun and resp God in all you do, live in His peace!!!

I would advise myself to join the Military for the minimum time and come to Montana State University under the POST 911 GI Bill.

If I could talk to myself as a high school student, knowing what I know now, I would have many things to say. I would tell myself to pay attention in biology more, and don't expect college to be as easy as high school. I would tell myself the teachers in college are not going to harass you to turn your work in on time, and missing assignments can really account against your grade. I would tell the eighteen year old Ashly to learn some better study stratagies!

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and not sell myself short. Don't diminish your accomplishments because you really are good enough. When it comes to making the final decision, it's your decision. You're parents, teachers and friends aren't the ones who will be attending, you are the one who is attending school. Make the final decision based upon what you want in a school. When it comes to moving, you really do need a lot of stuff that you won't ever consider. Enjoy the journey, it only happens once. College isn't nearly as scary as it seems; there are so many people in the same position as you, so don't be afraid to get out there and make new friends. Everyone else is only a skype call away. Look forward to the new opportunities that college has to offer. Get more involved in your school activities and remember to cherish every moment because senior year only comes once. Most importantly, make every moment count. Put your best foot forward and don't quit the race until you complete the race.

Hey. Listen. I know you're scared. I know that you're worried and stressed. But, hey, look at me. I promise you it's gonna be okay. I know that you don't know where you are going right now. I know that you don't even want to think about life after you graduate. But, hun, you need to. I promise you, you're gonna make it. I know that you are sick right now. I know that you don't want to plan for life outside of high school, or apply for schools and scholarships because you don't think you are going to live that long. I'm here to tell you that you do. Despite your mental illness, and despite you're insecurities. You make it. Plan for the future. Dream for the future. Don't laugh at me, I'm serious. All those people, your friends and family that tell you that you can do anything? They are right. It's okay to be scared. It's not okay to give up, though. Listen to those supporting you. Don't let your fears and worries prevent you from dreaming. You got this, kid.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice my senior year of high school I would tell myself the following: Attend class everyday, study your notes each week at least two times, only pack the essentials to the university, there is not a lot of free time during the semester, the language used is "adult" language, do not procrastinate, stay away from the party and drug scenes, get involved in the community, make friends with your professors, and be prepared for lots of stress during finals week.

I would suggest to freshman that they find a teacher or advisor who is easy for them to communicate and get along with. Once they have found that person, whether or not the teacher/faculty is in the specific area of study they want, talk to them as often as you can. Having a great advisor is key in your success throughout college. I would also suggest volunteering with different organizations on campus. Making friends becomes easier and there are neat opportunities like travelling abroad to work or go to conferences that can come across your path when you join different organizations. And finally, my last suggestion is to find some kind of research. That will help later on if you are interested in going to graduate school.