University of Alaska Fairbanks Top Questions

The main reason I applied to the University of Alaska Fairbanks was to get closer to my brother and his family and to get away from the place I was currently living. I did not really check out any other schools or look at any other options. If I could go back to senior year I would look at my options more closely and find a University that fit me, that offered the social and school life I want out of college and yet could afford, and enjoy paying for. I would apply to a school that I would be excited to go back to after winter break, not dread. I would look more closely at what many different Universities have to offer academically, socially, and financially, and what I could contribute to them as well as the community. I would definitely do things different if I had the chance.

stop sulking you whiny little bitch i know everyone is going away soon so quit sulking and get ready enjoy the time we have, make bigger bolder choices, leave with a bigger bang, ask out the girl, and apply to lots and lots of scholarships because youre going to need it!!!!

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would strongly encourage myself to finish my senior year, then immediately continue with a higher education. I would point out the disadvantages of dropping out of high school and how it effects so many aspects of life. I would also point out that deciding to continue an education later in life is increasingly challenging. Not only have the corners of your mind structurally weakened from lack of use, but life?s obstacles become so much more abundant when your older. This is not to say that the path traveled was the wrong one, because I ended up at the same place anyway, but I may not have received so many bumps and bruises along the way.

Now i am studing Electrical & Electronic Engineering . So I aquried some Knowledge about EEE.

I would go for!! I would choose Tanana Valley Campus and not be so intimidated about school at all. I know now that an advisor is there is provide guidance along the way, and map out my classes with me. The instructors are great, and has alot of enthusiasm about their class. The instructors provide a great leanring environment without all the stress.

Go to the school that makes you happy. Dont fight it, just go with it.

I would tell myself to stop worrying so much, because when all is said and done, I will do just fine when it comes to academic life. I would also tell myself that even though I may think I know exactly what I want to go to college for, I actually do not know for sure. I ended up changing my major from English to Philosophy during my second year at college, but I would have never known that my life would change courses as such. I would tell myself that college is, above all, an experience to be lived, and that experience can lead to various paths, not necessarily the path I thought I would chose, either. I would tell myself to embrace change, for it comes easily while one transitions from high school to college. Acceptance is key, and to flourish in this acceptance is vital to one's future self. To be able to "roll with the punches," as it were, is just another stepping stone on the road to success. To live everyday, and not sweat the small stuff. For in the end, all will come together and work itself out for the best.

As a senior, college classes to me were intimidating: I thought professors were intellectually untouchable, homework was assigned by the mile, and every class would be plagued with liberals. Though the latter may be true, my preconceived ideas, I found, were somewhat exaggerated. If I could travel back in time to advise my past self, I believe I would put my mind at ease with descriptions of what the classes or the down-to-earth professors were like. By then explaining how some classes are easier than high school classes, I would encourage myself to take college classes in my senior year. This jumpstart, I believe, would have given me confidence in my freshman year of college to test out of some classes that were already included in the regular high school curriculum, ultimately leading to a semester or whole year reduction from my anticipated college graduation year.

Don't hold back. There are a few things I wish I had done as a senior that I never got to do. After high school time just flies by, don't ever leave yourself with the "what could have beens." It is not worth it.

Make sure to find a good group of friend who will push you forward in your acedemics. Don't give up and keep moving forward no matter how hard it seems. There is all a bright future aheld and keep your eyes on your goals and stay physically active with your horse.

The best advise would be to plan ahead and do not procrastinate in school. as a student, one must understand that they are at school for a good cause, and that cause is to further educate themselves. therfore you must establish a good foundation for your self and that begins with you.

Finding the right college for you is all about knowing how you learn. If one does better hands-on or in a disscussion class, then a smaller school would fit best. But if one does better in lecture classrooms and learning on one's own, then a larger school population would be best. But college is all about being yourself and finding what fits best for you. Visit as many schools as possible, then choose what fits your personality.

I'm not that big into school, so to me it doesn't matter where you go as long as you are getting your classes finished. The first two years I recommend staying at your local school so that you can save money to go somewhere more exciting your junior year. There is no point in blowing the money when the core classes are pretty much the same anywhere!

I would do plenty of research, and go to the colleges, meet your potential professors and walk through a normal day schedule for your major BEFORE your final decision. Find out about the local activities and research associations and such pertaining to your hobbies and extra curricular activities. Find out about climate at your location, and decide if it suits your needs. Finding the right college can make or break your sanity come finals week.

You should have an idea of what you want to do before starting, so you don't take classes that are not needed.

Quite honestly, too much weight is put on finding the "right college" and making the most of the college experience. Being from a small town in the middle of Alaska, all of my friends wanted to get out of here as soon as possible- without even considering just staying at home and going to UAF. However, I stuck it out up here and couldn't be happier. College is all about just figuring yourself out, and you are going to do that no matter where you are. Speak up in class, do your homework, study, but don't get too caught up in that. If you don't know anybody, get involved with Residence Life activities... or just randomly talk to someone in the elevator. You'll be surprised how similar everyone's else's situation is and how easy it is to meet new people if you just offer a friendly face. My advice to parents- don't worry about your kid, they'll be fine. The most advice I can dispense to any student is to be open, to not stress, and to have a great time all whilst not worrying if they are or not!

You want to look for the college that fits into all your personal requirements. Eduactional opportunities, iving arrangements, cost, and life experience are some of the aspects I looked into when I chose my university. Any college can be a party college or a hard-working-study college. What matters is what YOU make it. How you do in college depends on your attitude towards it. Expect to succeed and you will.

Find a college that ballances both quality of education and affordability. I would recomend to everyone to do at least their first year at a cheap in state school to get the crap (nationally transferable) classes out of the way, and then transfer to a school with a solid program in whatever your major is.

I would look all over, go to the colleges you're interested in, and take the tour. If you don't like what you see, then dont go. If the campus isn't visually stimulating, you may not like it. Get a place that reminds you of home, and also has alot of school activities, and sports. Get involved. Make Friends, HAVE FUN!

Definitely visit the campus and ask questions of the professors in the fields of study in which you have interest.