University of Maine at Augusta Top Questions

If I could go back to high school, I would pay attention to what I really wanted instead of just trying to "get out of town." I spent my first two years of college bouncing around in and out of state colleges and wasting alot of time and money. In the end, I came right back home and went to the small campus which is about 50 miles from where I grew up. It fits my lifestyle perfectly, with my full-time job and my two young children. It is also much less expensive then the "fancy" out of state colleges and universities.

Advice I would give myself would be to not stress about the small things throughout highschool. Once highschool is over, those things are just not important. Focus on your grades and learn to write well because there are going to be a lot of papers, so writing well is a nescessity. I would tell myself to not be nervous because you can do this, it may take a lot more work than you're use to but all that hard work will pay off when you get my first paper back or first exam and see a great mark that you know you deserved. I would tell myself balance is key. A social life is important, but remember why you are here and the money you are struggling to get to pay for this school. Don't waste this opportunity because this is an opportunity that a lot of other people would love to have. Use it for the best, be the best you can, and live in a way that you won't have any regrets. You can do it!