University of Minnesota-Crookston Top Questions

Going to class is very important, and playing sports will keep you focused.

I would tell myself to enroll in job corps and stay with it to get a solid trade. then save up money to attend college. That you need time and dedication to devote to your studies.

Try harder for scholarships because your not going to get as many as you think and you wont get as many grants as you need. Also, don't worry so much about going to college so far away from home because the community in Crookston is amazing and so pleasant and inviting you have to be a part of it to believe it.

Going back in time, there are several things that I would tell myself about college. The first being to put myself entirely into my studies. When I was in high school, I never really thought about how expensive college was. Knowing now all the expenses for tuition an books and how time consuming it is, I really would have put even the littlest bit more effert into my studies to know that I was getting the most knowledge I could out of tmy education. I also would have took more time in high school to research more about careers and different degrees. Even today, I love that I chose to take up a career in Animal Science Pre-Vet, but I never realized that there are many more options to choose from that still deal with all types of animals. Lastely, I would tell myself to never give up. In high school I knew I was not very good at test taking. When I took my ACT I did not get the score I was hoping for to get into a good college. I never gave up and am so proud that I am now attending a 4-year University.

If I were able to go back and talk to younger Olivia, I would tell her to definetly tour UMC before she enrolled and decided firmly to go there. I would tell her that she should tour a lot of different campuses and apply to more than two colleges. Past Olivia should also be aware that when she goes to UMC she won't get the quality of an education that she is paying for, and that she needs to push herself to stay ahead in class and will have to teach herself through a lot of the classes. Most importantly I would tell her two things. First, that it's okay to struggle and to not understand what she's doing; there are plenty of people willing to help her if she asks. Second, I would tell her not to worry so much. Where there is struggle, there is growth. At times she'll feel lost and alone, but once she realizes how great she's doing, everything won't seem so bad.

If I could go back an be a highschool senior I would tell myself that no matter your home situton or if you have a dissablity you can do it. In high school I was in special Ed I was not going to college beacuse I thought it was to hard. I gave it a shot anyway. I thougth I was going to all alone no one was going to help me and I was going to fail out my first sememester. I thought wrong. Professors are there to help you learn and expand your knowledge not fail you. I got a lot of help actually thoughtout my college carrer. Since being in school I relized that there are so many people here to help not let you fall and get lost.

If I could go back in time to my senior year and let myself know what to expect, I would probably slap myself across the face and scream at myself to stop being lazy and get a job. College is not only making new friendships, it involves a lot of studying and having the money to pay for the classes. If I knew the actual cost of it, I would of have started working at a earlier age and save all the money possible. I wouldn't have to ask my family for money to pay for college, I would have had enough saved up to pay for my own books, supplies and of course the classes. Sadly, I thought financial aide would pay for everything, boy was I badly informed. I would make a whole slide show for me to convince my seventeen year old self to why saving money for college is a good thing. If I really want my dreams to come true I’m going to need the money to pay for my future. At the end it will all be worth it. It is surely a lesson learned.

The advice I would give myself is to make sure to get involved with everything UMC has to offer! By participating in clubs and activities, you will be more likely to build lifelong friendships. I would also advise that I make sure to balance my homework load with my social time. By making sure school is put first, I am getting myself one step closer to achieving my goal of a 4 year degree!

Life will always be changing. Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Just go and do. You get to choose what you will be, where you will be, who you will be. Choose wisely. It has been said that if you take the sum average of the five people you spend the most time with, the result will be you. Who are you spending time with? Believe you can and then you will. It’s not so complicated, really. And don’t be so hard on yourself. You do have something to offer the world, and the minute you talk yourself out of that, is the minute in which you no longer do have anything to offer. So speak truth to yourself. And speak truth to others. Never withhold love and forgiveness. Look for the best intention. Shelf bad thoughts. Ask the questions. Touch souls. Be honest. Always help, always be in awe, and always give thanks. Your life is shorter than you think, so live it now.

its time to get my degree even if its through thick and thin, and get ready for life. With God all things are possible. let the fun begin