The University of Tennessee-Martin Top Questions

I have had a blast at UTM this year i have made so many new friends and have gotten the chance to live away from home. I feel that i have become more responsible and harderworking.

I believe that my college experience has helped me mature by giving me a valuable education experience. I also think I have been able to to make lasting relationships with both my classmates and professors. I have become much more active in both my college and hometown community.

If I could go back intime and talk to myself my senior year of high scool the first thing I would say would be "relax college is going to be great. " However never give up it is not always easy, but anything worth having is worth working for. Do not forget what your coming to college for. Grades are top priority, but there will be plenty of help when you need it. Just keep the will power up and everything will come through. There will be plenty of people who have your back. The second, piece of advice would be to get involved. There is still plenty of time to have fun, so take advantage of it and live it up. Being involved will open all kinds of doors and future opportunities. These doors and opportunities will make the hard road of success a little easier, so do not be shy. The third, piece of advice would be to be carefull with your money. Keep a close eye on what your buying. Only buy what is truely needed. The time will come for buying things that are wanted, but for know only buy what is needed and save your money.

I would tell myself that no matter what has happened or what will happen never give up on your dreams, finish what you start, and by all means do not let anyone tell you "you will never make it", you can do anything that you set your mind to. Always go forward and not back. Always remember you are a survivor and not a victim. You are only a victim if you let yourself be.

I would tell myself to not be so picky about trying to get away from home and to pick a college that fits me finacially as well as major wise. To apply to a number of schools instead of just one. Having a number of options makes the stress of finding the right college a little less stressful. To take the advanced placement classes for English and American History so I don't have to retake them and waste credit hours I could use for something else in college. I would tell myself to prepare myself and start looking for colleges early on so I could qualify for the scholarships that each school offers and make the heavy weight of worry about being able to even go to college a little less heavier.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would warn myself about how hard you have to work to keep up your grades. I would also talk about how great it is to live on campus and to be in a sorority where everyone knows each other. The last thing I would say is that I know I can make it in college, but I will have to make every effort to get good grades in order to keep my scholarships and not to oversleep and miss class.

Knowing what I know now, I would give myself, as a high school senior, advice about college classes and college life. It is helpful to read the textbooks ahead of time. This allows you to have a general idea of the content of the lecture. Then, you can concentrate on the points the teacher makes. Find your classrooms before class time in order to prevent the awkwardness of walking in late. Write down all due dates in one place as to not overlook anything. Also, recognize your major early. You will know all of the classes needed to graduate and not register for classes that would not count toward your major.Your life in college is about finding yourself. It is important to not feel pressured to do certain things, but make yourself uncomfortable by putting yourself into new situations and try new things. For example, attend a self-defense class or a debate meeting. Accept yourself, both personality and body. Additionally, do not worry about uncontrollable things. No matter how dire the circumstances seem?the sun will rise tomorrow and everything will be fine!

I would tell myself not to procrastinate. To take life seriously, because usually if you put things off, they generally will not get done. Make a life for yourself. Never settle for anything but what is best for you. A college education can mean a whole world of difference when it comes to choosing a career.

If i could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to enjoy every moment, be more prepared, take some advanced placement classes, and to study more. College is nothing to rush into, therefore enjoy every moment until you have to go. Be more prepared, as in being ready to be on your own and becoming a mature, responsible young adult. Not taking advanced placement classes senior year may be the easy way out, but by taking them senior year you will benefit majorly in college from. Studying is a big part of not only senior year, but college. Do not lose your study skills and study more so that you are in the habit of studying and can become a better student and have better study skills for college, so that you can succeed.

After completing twenty-eight credit hours with a 3.5 GPA, I have learned the secret to succeeding in college: there is no real secret. As a high school student I dreaded college. People always told me that it is much harder than high school, the homework load is overwhelming, and the professors are not helpful. And they were right. The classes are difficult, there is a lot of homework, and professors expect their students to keep up with assignments without needing too much assistance. Yet, if I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that it is not impossible. I was so anxious then that I would fail, but now I know that I can do well. Although the classes are hard, anyone can receive passing grades if they will attend every class, take every test and complete every assignment. Homework is challenging, but it is possible to finish it all if I set aside study time and do not let myself become distracted. I have learned that professors expect their students to be responsible, but not to know everything. The only secrets to succeeding are focus and hard work.