The University of Montana Top Questions

What should every freshman at The University of Montana know before they start?

Emily

Do not be intimidated by college. It is an adventure and an amazing opportunity to push limits towards your full potential . Be prepared for a challenge. College is not easier, but is ten times better. You will work harder, study more, and have to develop better time managment skills to keep the same GPA you did in highschool. The payoff, uncomparable satisfaction in a successful days work and the reckless abandonment associated with the belief you can achieve your dreams. Do not become intoxicate with the newfound level of independence you will gain. When you feel you are becoming desensitized and losing your small town innocence, remember the standard you used to live by. Choose the high road, do nothing impulsively. Do not base decisions on what is most pleasing in the moment but look to the future and the consequences your actions will have on your goals. Have your resolution set before you come to the crossroad. It is the small decisions that eventually define a life. Your everyday habits will determine how far you reach. Do everything in moderation, but do not fail to recognize you are what you are now becoming. Keep your dreams in sight always.

khurshed

I like college life friends beautiful girls you learn profession. College is useful

Leonard

Work harder in High School to line up scholarships and grants. Spend more time studying and take more accelerated courses.

Jessica

The first and most important advice I would give is to tell myself to be less nervous and shy. Everyone there is in the same situation as you are. You have nothing to fear. I would also advise myself to get to know the professors as best as you can, they are a huge help to your success. Be smart and study, but still have time to enjoy this once in a lifetime opportunity!

Christina

The best way to do good in college is to prepare yourself in everyway. Take all the math you can, as it applies to your science major. Get to know your high school counselor really well, talk with her about college applications and financial aid. Visit the University campus about financial aid and apply for every scholarship that you're eligible for. Don't be so critical of yourself; take things more lightly and don't stress so much, because it'll be tough, but with some focus and prioritizing (less tv, internet, video games, and partying) it can be done and you'll do great in anything you set your mind to!

Deva

I would tell myself not to worry so much about money. I would do that because now I realize that you can't really put a price on education. Learning what you want to learn and what you are most passionate about is what is really important. You are going to go through so much money in your life that in a decade the few thousands of dollars that it costs for you to go to that college you really want to go to isn't going to matter.

Hosanna

To hang in there, and to try a bit harder in the classes I didn't care for quite as much. College is really a different, but good experience. There are so many different things to experience, just be as open as you can. Also, don't procrastinate so much.

Lisa

A girl lies in her bed waiting for sleep to come because the next day she will begin her last year in high school. So many questions and uncertainties run through her mind as she considers her future. She finally drifts off, but her sleep is accompanied by a strange dream. A woman approaches. ?Who are you?? the girl asks. ? I am your future self attending college? the woman replies. The girl is astonished and starts rattling off questions. ?What is it like? What school should I go to? How do I choose a degree? How will I pay for it?? ? Whoa, slow down? the woman says. ?These are questions that I can not answer. All I can say is to find your passion and let that guide you on your road through college. It won't be without difficulty, but you will find that the pieces will start to fall into place.? ?Beep, Beep, Beep.? The girl suddenly awakens and lets out a sigh. The questions and uncertainties are still with her, but she feels ready to embrace the road ahead.

Julia

Balance your life. Don't slack on your studies, but remember to have fun. When in doubt, talk to your professors. Chances are, they will be more than willing to help you. Besides, you pay their salary.

Kelsey

My advice for parents and students would be to compile a list of things that you are looking for in a college. Assign each one a number of priority at which to evaluate it. Then compare each college by writing which ones have certain aspects that you were looking for. The universities that do not have the aspects that were in the top 3 priorities can be counted out from the start. It will help when making decisions between schools that you like equally, but one may not have things that are of a high priority.