New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Top Questions

I would tell myself to go striaght to New Mexico Tech and not CNM, go straight into Mechanical Engineering, don't be afraid to ask questions even if it makes you feel stupid, asker her out (I'll know who I'm talking about), English is important so don't argue with people about it, apply for every scholarship you can as soon as possible, procrastination is your enemy, you can do it though it may seem hard at times and you will get depress fairly often find a friend you can lean on, your advisor is your friend don't be afraid to talk with him, and most important of all DO YOUR FRIGGIN HOMEWORK EARLY AND NOT AT THE LAST MINUTE.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself first and formost not to worry over which are the best classes to take. Get the degree. Life rarely turns out exactly as we expect as we are entering college. This could save you thousands of dollars and get you on track for career advancements at a much earlier age. Grades are most important if you want to continue your education beyond a Bachelors degree. It will get you into better programs that have cool research opportunities as well as interesting material to learn. Spend the time to look and apply for scholarships. Your older self is rather burdened with with debt - that you don't need. Worry less about which class to take and take more time on the homework you have due. Most important, enjoy the learning experience!

Talk to your professors. Some professors will be unpleasant, but most are pretty nice. A few will be great. The hardest thing about doing well in college is getting help when you need it. If you establish relationships with your professors early, its a lot easier to go talk to them when you need help on homework or a project. They're also a great resource for discovering other fun activities such as clubs and competitions. I competed in COMAPs Mathematical Competition in Modeling two years in a row; my only wish is that I knew about the competition sooner so I could have competed four years.

The school i attend is a great representation to life in the real world. Practical application of real world talents, and a large support base offered from the school. The experience from my school helps because of the sheer amount of knowlege gained from it. The teachers i have had have even been able to apply true to life examples on how to apply what I've learned in everyday life.

My college experience has brought a level of dedication and work ethic I never thought possible before. The sheer amount of personal growth I've experienced from having to live on my own and force myself to labor through real life situations has been eye opening. Ignoring the basic (or very advanced) things I have learned through my classes, its my life experiences and growth that have really been life changing for me. I can't place a price on these experiences.

I have experienced a learning environment that is unique to its core in allowing students a chance to challenge themselves mentally,and learn to use what they learn in the classroom in everyday life! This will certainly help me once i am finished here and I will be forever greatful for the people I have met here.

What I have gotten out of my college experience would be the need to strive for excellence in every aspect of my life. Being at NMT has allowed me to grow as a person and become independant and competitive with myself and with my peers. I used to do work just to get it done and over with, but I've seen failure and I don't want to go there so I strive for excellence now. It has been valuable to attend because just going to NMT, I know that I will go far and achieve great things. That is what Tech does for you, it challenges you to go and think further then what you normally would, it makes you push for more ideas and different ways of achieving what you need. I know that when I graduate from NMT I will achieve greatness because that is what Tech demands of us, nothing less then the best.

I have learned a lot of things while attending college, and not all of it was pure bookwork. I learned a lot of things about others as well as myself. I realized that college would not be as easy as high school, that ever new step would be a big step and every challenge a greater challenge. I learned that leaving my home in Hawaii for the heart of the New Mexican desert would be a not only a great personal challenge but also an adventure. Meeting new people, learning local customs, perhaps even sharing some of my own. I have heard many say that college is an important experiance in finding oneself, I say it is an important experiance in creating oneself. And even if the road gets long and difficult, I will still be glad I came...

I have just started but the classes that I have taken are preparing me for the office work. It is teaching me valuable writing skills and learning the proper way to communicate through writing. If I were to cotinue my education it will help me become a better writer it would make me a better person. As well as open different opportunities I wouldn't have if I were to not go to college.

I think its of great value to attend college. I think without it, you can't really get very far, possibly being a manager at a grocery store or someting is furthest you can go. Most major careers, if not all, require specific courses to have been taken. Balancing your school, work, and social life may be difficult, but I think in the end its well worth it.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is the understanding of the difference between high school life and education compared to college life and education. I have learned some new study techniques and made new friends. I have learned a lot so far. I'm also learning to work around my medical issues, even though my second semester shows otherwise. It has been very valuable to attend because I'm learning to prepare for my future in a lot better ways then high school was ever able to do.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would first give myself the winning numbers to the lottery. All joking aside though, my best advice to myself would most definitely be to improve my study skills dramatically. As a high school student I graduated with honors and felt like I could accomplish school with ease. Inevitably, that was my same attitude going into college. My first semester of college was the hardest semester I have ever experienced school-wise because I thought my study skills were exceptional and therefore, they remained stagnant. Even though my study skills were great for high school, they were only mediocre for college and that is where my problem lied within. I began to ameliorate my study skills at mid terms of last semester (fall 2009). Since then, I have continued to adjust new study times into my daily schedule and produced a new strategic attempt at college. But I am fully aware that if I had made these changes as a high school senior I would have been better prepared for last semester, as well as this up-coming semester and many more to come.

Get involved early in clubs and associations related to your field of study. This will provide valuble information, networking, friends and fun. This may help you find an internship or even employment after graduation. Hit the books. You cruised through high school with little effort and kept good grades. College is different. You must discipline yourself to study. Get involved in study groups. Don't let the temptation to 'go wild' overcome you. Yes, you are away from your parents for the first time, but this is the time to start acting like an adult, shaping the person you are to become. Don't go in reverse. Several clubs are focused on sports and other non-academic endeavors. Pick a few of these and join them. Study hard, but also have fun (just not too much).

Take the AP exams to get ahead so you can graduate sooner and spend less money on college. The internet may be great and all, but keep the habits you learned from High School as far as completing homework. Learn how to study ASAP. Don't worry about making friends, everyone in college is more mature than those in High School. Search for your books online instead of in the bookstore, it will be far cheaper. Office hours are the best thing you can ever make use of. Going home every weekend might help with home-sickness, but it will ultimately be a distraction and interruption to your school-work. Anti-Depressant pills aren't that evil.. take them. Seek every possible avenue of financial aid, money goes away quickly when you're not doing well in classes, which will happen. Keep a good hobby you can enjoy, but don't over-do it; complete at least a couple hours of homework before starting free-time activities. GO TO CLASS!!!!! No overnighters. Don't expect to have a social life in a small school.

I would tell myself to not take my new independence too far. That the younger me should fully appreciate the opportunity that I was given and show everyone that I really can do it.

Build personal relationships with your professors. They are the key to good job opportunities during and after school. Also the first three semesters are the hardest mainly because you are finding aut how big a workload you want but start conservative and you can always take on additional work given a good relationship with your professors.

If I could go back to senior year and give myself advice for making the transition to college and college life, I would mostly have advice pertaining to school work itself, but also some regarding personal view of the world. First I would tell myself to take as many AP tests as possible, because any class you can get out of the way before college is increadibly helpful. I would also tell myself to take even the easiest classes seriously. Doing a little extra work in an easy class is worth being assured an A, as A's get harder and harder to come by as you move forward. Lastly, I would tell myself to have a more open mind about the people I'd meet. Expecting the best of people from the moment you meet them is much better than judging them harshly. I've learned that you can learn something new from everybody you meet, it's just a matter of figuring out what that is. Finding positive qualities in the people around you will help you to be happier, as you can see that the world is really a bright and promising place.

Don't just consider price versus the major you want, check to see if the college has the facilities for the practical applications of it's teaching, especially your chosen major, and that may offer internships, for example, my own is associated with emertech and NRAO. Keep in mind that bigger isn't always better. The larger the school, the less personal your experience in classes and with professors is likely to be. Don't be afraid to go to Denny's at 2am with random people from your dorm...those will be some of the best conversations. Don't become a vampire, go out and enjoy everything the campus you choose has to offer, even if it means a few balloons and pies in the face.

Perhaps the most important question to ask is how certain are you (or your child) of the academic/career path you have in mind. A large university with a wide range of majors, activities, and academics is often more beneficial to a student who has yet to conclude on their career decision. Smaller, more specified colleges are good options for students who know what they'd like to do with their life. The biggest topics to think about when choosing a college are: career path most likely to take and other most probable options, most comfortable size town/campus (perhaps based on where you've grown up), activities you enjoy most (reading, skiing, surfing, video games, sports, performances, city life, etc.), and amount of financial investment. It is most important to be happy with your choice because a healthy mental well-being ensures motivation and improved learning habits. Therefore, it is important to know what field of study you prefer. Finding a school that suits your interests means making life-long friends and ensuring your success in a career to follow. A good balance between money, location, and personal characteristics/interests will help you to choose most wisely.

I seemed to me that the studnets always had to make the best of where they were. If you set out not to like the choice you can afford then you won't. However, Don't be afaird to look at a couple of choices. Transfering can be tough, and it would be better to be relativly comfortable in your choice before making one.