Shawnee State University Top Questions

1. Take every opportunity to earn scholarships. 2. Take time to find out what resources are available through the university. Such as checking text books out through the library instead of buying them, even if the library does not have them Ohiolink does and you can check the book out through them using the library. 3.Get involved in campus groups early on, it is an easy way to meet new friend, professors, alumni and ways to make college life a little easier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to really think my college decision through before committing. I would tell myself that there is other colleges out there besides your first choice and transferring is not as easy as it seems, also that sometimes it is not worth it. I would also tell myself to study harder and to actually learn how to study and to not think that I can just look over notes right before a test and do well. I would say that I need to learn how to study and how to buckle down at the beginning of school and not at the end. Also, I would tell myself to stop procrastinating because in the end it is not worth it and it will just back fire with bad grades and a low GPA. I would end the conversation by telling myself to never give up on your dream and to continue persuring it because it is worth it, no matter what people say.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to try harder. I was taking four college classes per semester through my high school my senior year. However, because I was so close to finishing high school, I stopped trying to do as well as I could have. I didn't earn the credits for two of the classes I was taking, and I regret it every day. The credits that I didn't earn would have transferred over to Shawnee State and I would not have to have taken them again. So, if I could go back and tell my passed self as a senior, as well as anyother student anything about my experience now, it would be to give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort in everything you do, because you might regret it later in life.

The advice I would give myself would be don't be scared. I was really nervous and scared when I was leaving for college, partly because I didn't know anyone that was going to the same school as me. But now i know that a lot of people were going through the same thing as me. I would tell myself to be more outgoing and not worry too much about transitioning because my high school honestly did prepare me well. Of course, live it up because after college it really is time to grow up.

I have learned alot about other people, and things they must sacrifice to come to Shawnee. Those who are international students are the strongest in my opinion, to leave their families and friends to better themselves, it is a great environment to surround yourself. I have definately surprised myself in doing so well in college, because the assignments and classes are not easy in the least! I have learned to live with new people, living on campus; which can be very trying at times. But overall has given me a better perspective on how people do things in their daily routines, and how they differs from my own daily habits. I genuinely enjoy college. Doing so well has made me want to pursue law school at the Univeristy of Kentucky once I am finished with my Bachelors at Shawnee. Without Shawnee, I would never have dreamed of law school.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience that I don't know where to start. I came in thinking that going to college would be a lot like living at high school. I was shocked to find out that it was nothing like what I expected it to be. Work is harder, you have to stay on your work diligently, you have to focus a lot more, and a lot more of your time is occupied by school work and study time. You still have the social aspect along with the academic aspect. Friends are something you will definitely need in college, and they aren't hard to find either. Being independent and paying for college is a lot harder than most would think it to be. If you don't have money saved back and financial aid doesn't cover the cost, you'll find yourself with more loans than you'd ever thought yourself to apply for. Scholarships aren't easy to find if you're not an athlete or an A+ student. So you'll find yourself applying for a lot of those, too.

When you ask what I have gotten out of my college experiance its hard to answer because im not at my college yet. I have been working as a motorcycle mechanic for the past six years and that is what I love to do. Working in the field has taught me so much and I am pretty successfull for not having formal education in motorcycle repair/modifacaiton. It has also taught me that if I want to be competitive in this industry I need the knowledge I can get from Motorcycle Mechanics institute. That is why I have enrolled at Mmi and start April fifth. In my time at Mmi I will expect many things. First and foremost the Knowledge to become a expert motorcycle mechanic/fabicator as well as being well paid in my chosen profession. I would hope that my instructors would be able to give me insight into what I will be able to expect on a professional level in the motorcyle industry.I have done my research on the school and feel I will recieve the experiance I hope for at Mmi. The success is up to me.

The advice I would give myself is that not to go to a out of state college if you can not afford it. Chose the right school that is going to benefit me in the end.

I would tell myself to forget everything i had ever learned about math and english. I've learned through my year of college so far that everything i was taught as a high school student is either completely wrong, or is backwards compared to how things are really done in the real life. Also I would tell myself to stop wasting money of tiny things, and to start saving up for bigger things that could help me during my college career. But for the main thing, i would tell myself to stop being lazy, and to get out there and search for scholorships and grants to help pay for college.

I would tell myself to stop listening so much to the voices of others and listen to your own thoughts. I had so much trouble in high school with both grades and separating my wants for my future and what other said I should want. I would tell my younger self that they should simply stop listening to others so much and follow what they want and grab ahold of it with both hands and make sure that they realize that the end of high school is not an end just the beginning of something more. So often people made high school seem like all there was but I should of realized that to move forward in the future I had to begin the push there and I would sure that my younger self was aware of this. Knowing what I know now then would of changed some of my choices completely and saved me much trouble now. I would tell them to stop looking around and start looking at my work to actually do it, no matter how much I hated it, and get it done and over with simply because that was my problem that needed fixed.

Don't give up. Stick with it. Stay in school and graduate. If not you'll be going back when everyone you graduate with will be graduating from college. Try to go away to school. Live life to the fullest. Don't let anyone get in your way. Try new things, take a chance. You never know what might come your way and change your life forever. And never doubt yourself!

Walking through the hallways of Piketon Jr/ Sr High was a young women who didnt feel noticed, and because she didnt feel noticed she didn't care about much having to do with high school, including her grades. As you guessed that girl was me. If I could go back and talk to myself I would say " Tasha straighten up, theres a big world out there and you will see that once you get to college, you will notice that everyone is basically the same." The younger me would say " I don't think so its all just a fashion contest and the teachers pet wins". I would then tell my self " Your wrong, the one who works hardest and shows drive and passion wins in college. Theres no greater feeling then knowing that you are doing something with your life, and working towards a goal. The best feeling is that you will make a diffrence in your future and what you plan to do will make a positive impact on the lives of others... so straighten up highschool is just the beginning of a wonderful life."

Pack lightly when you move into your dormitory. If possible, talk to your roommates before move-in day. Rooms tend to be smaller in person than they look online and in my opinion, its better to have no microwave than a tower of four or five in your room that is already cramped. Get involved in your school. You're going to be away from home for weeks at a time. You have the choice to make the next few years of your life an adventure or just something you lived through. Make a real effort to go to as many on-campus events as possible. You never know what could happen or the friends that you'll meet. Also, being involved in service clubs and/or Greek organizations looks good on applications for scholarships and grad school. Apply for scholarships early and often. Whether your parents have been saving for college since before you were born or you are planning to rack up student loans all through college, its never a bad idea to apply for scholarships and grants. Usually, the earlier you apply the better. If you're lucky, you might even earn enough for living expenses.

Don't sweat the little things! I know college seems like a big jump, and it is different but it's a positive difference. That taste of the real world is surprisingly sweet, and the feeling of independence is incredible. Campuses are large, and even a bit scary, but Shawnee's classes are small and strive to meet your personal needs and goals. Everyone is there to help you, so let them and together your college experience will go smooth and be fun. You may feel alone and like you couldn't possibly meet anyone you connect with now, but these students are just like you. You're going to meet some amazing new friends, I promise! Classes sound impossible, and they can be pretty tough, but it's nothing you can't handle. As long as you work hard and continue to be as dedicated to your education as you are now you'll be fine. Actually, even better than fine. We've all heard some pretty shocking and downright horrendous college stories, but there's even more success stories, and one of them is just waiting to be yours!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would start by congratulating myself on becoming the first high school graduate in my family. My parents married at a very young age of 15 and 17 since they were pregnant with me (I am the first of their three children). My father earned his General Equivalency Diploma (GED) in the military, while my mother earned her GED years later and went on to earn an Associate's Degree. Both my sister and brother took the GED test at the same time. However, he passed it, and she failed it by two points. Needless to say, becoming a high school graduate was an achievement for me. The advice that I would give myself would be to continue improving myself through education by attending college immediately following high school, before marriage and children. Juggling the many ?hats? of adulthood is stressful, and although I enjoy being a full-time working mother who takes my college studies seriously, focusing all my attention on education first would have been easier and more beneficial in the long run. I would thank myself later for the advice.

Try harder in high school so I'd have a chance for a scholarship because if not you will be poor!

There are some things I want to tell you about college life and the things you may experience there. The most important is that you can not be afraid to ask questions. College is about learning and you have to question everything in order to truly grasp anything. You may find yourself too insecure to seek out an advisor or a teacher but the students who truly excel fight past insecurities in order to build a future for themselves. There are going to be times when you will have to take it upon yourself to find the answers you are looking for not just in class but at the offices of the bursar, registrar and financial aid as well (don't be confused, it will all make sense soon enough). Make friends with everyone you meet including instructors and administration they may have a profound influence on the path you choose to take someday. After you have all the answers you need, use that knowledge to benefit everyone around you; they will need help just like you did. You have the ability to make it if you apply yourself. Just imagine yourself as a college graduate! I believe in you.

My best advice is to visit the schools that you are accepted into. Then from there decide what campus fits you best. Then look into the activities and offices available and se if you can meet teachers in your chosen field. If you decide the teachers are not right for you because of their policies or other reasons, look into your next choice. Do not decide right away. Give it a little bit of time to figure out what you are looking for.

Make sure you are financially ready, the economy is making it hard to get past a year at school.

find one that fits you by figuring out class size and how the sorounding community is. class size can dictate if you feel you will need to work more as an individual or be motivated to praticipate in discussion. since you'll be living there you need to know how the community feels about you and the school. you need to know how safe it is, and how much there is to do there because chances are you will wonder off campus just to get away from the hustle and bustle of it. once you figure out these two things the rest is minor and usually falls into place.