New Mexico State University-Dona Ana Top Questions

What should every freshman at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana know before they start?

Terry

If I was to go back to high school I would tell myself that the most important thing is my educatio. Nothing is going to be given to me, so I have to go out obtain an education to be able to obtain a good paying job. I tell myself that starting a family can wait after I am finished with college. The best thing for me to do, is to attend college right after graduating high school and not wasting any time. Learning things in school is actually interesting and fun. I would tell myself to be serious about my studies and obtain good studing habits

Rebecca

If I could speak to the girl I was then, I would encourage her not to give up because of fear of failure, but to break down college into managable goals. It's all right to start slow. If scholarships are scarce, take classes as you are able to afford them. Math has always been your stumbling block; take advantage of free campus tutoring. Not all teachers teach the same so don't be afraid to request a different instructor. Be humble and persevere. Forget about popularity and parties. Focus on your desired goal and dream - attaining a college degree!

Ashley

Wow.. I have never given it any thought but now that i know the college life, i would say its not easy. You have to be prepared everyday whether you are just listening to the professor or not doing anything at all. Sometimes you feel like giving up because you don't what to do, but if you have family there to get you through everything, then thats all you need. No one said college was going to be easy but as a senior in high school you don't actually realize it until you're sitting in that college classroom with 20 other students freaking out just like you. I just want to say that i have only been in college for a semester and i love it, but it is difficult. But just knowing i can make, gives me what i need to keep going and succeed.

lizandra

I woul give to myself as a high school senior a lot of advices some of them could be. study hard to be ready to get into college, be a good student, be responsible, you can do it, college is a very good place to get in, college is not hard it is easy and if you like to study you should go to college and be a very good student.

William

If I could rewind time I would have left my father pay for my education at a premium school and would have selected a medical major with a minor in business. At that time I thought I would be ok however, the times were considerabley different and generally folks would stay with an employer for 25 or 30 years and then retire.