University of Maine at Fort Kent Top Questions

The best advice I could give myself would be to go into college with an open mind, to not be afriad to branch out and make friends. College will be an even greater experience with a group of close friends for support when things seem tough. One of the best places to start is by being apart of clubs and organizations. This will ensure making friends with similar interests and degrees. College can be stressful with a big workload and jobs on the side to pay school, but friends can help lighten the load. Also, not to take on too many responsibilities at once. Being a full time student requires a lot of time and it makes it hard to work for money, but small jobs on the side are a good way to make ends meet. It is a better idea to apply for scholarships and financial aid instead of working a full-time job along with being a full-time student. It is more important to focus on education first and work second because bills can be paid off after college and with an education better paying jobs can be acquired to pay those bills.

I think the greatest advice I would give myself is character. In high school, it is immensly easier to approach individuals and interact with them. In college, it is more difficult. Yes, studying and homework are always key aspects to school, but people are in school to learn and develop their education. For a person to have character, they should be willing to communicate with people and be willing to participate. I have not approached this very well during college because I have a shy personality, but I would tell myself to get over whatever fears I have. Your character can show that you are able to make mistakes and be willing to put them aside. If you stumble, get back up with a smile. It's your smile that eveyone will notice, no the fall you had made. Have the character to meet new people and enjoy the experience while it lasts.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships! You need that money!

I would have gone more in depth with my research on what college would be best for me. My first decision on what college I should go to wasn't a good one and I didn't enjoy my experience there. I would have been better off going to a school I had put more effort into researching.

My college experience at Dartmouth has been far better than I ever could have expected. While her I have been able to travel to Mexico and completely immerse myself in another culture for three months. I have been able to start a step team, lead a volunteer organization to mentor children in the neighboring area, sing in a Gospel choir that went to the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, join the finest sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha), and still have time to make friendships I am sure will last a lifetime. For me this has been an experience that few schools could have offered me. As a student on financial aid, I have never felt like I have had to miss out on any opportunities Dartmouth College has to offer. To make it even better I have do all of this while being in a safe and friendly home-like environment.

I am currently only in my second semester but I can already tell you that this is what I need. My College experience has shown me that I can do great things with the degree that I am getting. My Advisor who is a retired cop has shown me that instead of only taking from the community I live in, I can give back by serving and protect its citizens as a member of law enforcement. If I am going to give my services to the community I want to give them the very best I can and if i do not acquire my degree I will feel that I am that letting my community.

What I have gotten out of my college experience the most is that you can achieve anything you work for and put your mind to. I have also made some life-long friendships on campus.

Being just a first year student I have learned a lot about myself as well as what it means to live on my own. My college experience has shown me my strengths and my weaknesses, helping me understand what I can do to better myself and my life. College also has shown me what I must do to take care of myself and prepare for life after college. College is very valuable to attend because it shows you things about yourself that you might not see other wise. This is not an experience that should be passed up for it can lead you to so many different roads that can open many doors during life.

The most valuable thing that I have gotten out of my college experience at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is that if you are a good person with good intentions and are intrinsically motivated there is no way that you will not succeed.

I have recently gone back to school to obtain my RN degree. Working for the past 6 years with just a high school diploma and living paycheck to paycheck has been difficult. College is extremely valuable to better your life. I hope to graduate and find a more respectable and better job. College has opened many doors for me. In college you have classes with people whom you may never have met before and it can change your way of thinking or studying. Some one may see something that you didn't and it can help you better understand. Nowadays it seems like you need college for any type of job and one must continue their education throughout life. Many of my co-workers are going back for higher and better degrees. In college many of the experiences have helped me better prepare for real life situations, and better prepare for my future career. I feel that a college eduation is extremely important to obtain the goals in life and to be successful in the career field in which one chooses.