University of St Thomas-Saint Paul Top Questions

I would tell myself not to worry about what I want to do with my life because college is the place to figure that out and they will guide you through the process. It is not something you have to go at by yourself.

The most important thing about college is accepting change. The work you must put in is comparable although the classes are harder, but the social aspect is different. One of the most difficult transitions is going from a place where you know everyone to having to make new friends. It is hard, but very worth the effort, to put in the effort to stay in touch with old friends as well as accept new ones. Make sure that you get involved in a variety of activies to expand your knowledge and friends groups. It pays off to be nice to everyone. Leaving home can be extemely hard, especially away from family, but it is a great opportunity to discover who you really are. Explore new things, get involved and make friends. College is about learning about yourself just as much as it is about learning school smarts.

Really take the advantage of getting to know people and just become friends with everyone you can. It can never hurt you to have too many friends and then there are always people to help you out when you need it. They are there to help you study, meet new people, and get you involved in more activities on campus, which makes it a lot more fun.

i would give the advice to find as many scholarships are you can and apply for all the fincial aid. once you are at school it is easy to make friends in the dorms and around campus so don't worry about your social life. once you get to school keep up with all the readings a day in advice is best. get help from tutors and the professors.

I would remind myself to pursure what I really want to do instead of only being concerned with what is practical. I would ask my 17-year-old self, "what do you want to do with your life?" and tell myself to get involved with something bigger than myself. I wanted to change the world when I was 17, but I let that fire and pasison die because It wasn't practical. If I could go back, I would absolutely tell myself to go to St. Thomas, pursue real academic excellence, make lifelong friends, and then live out my dreams. I'm sure I would also have some pointers for myself for college life; things that I had learned by trial and error. I would encourage myself to get better at letting go of the things I cannot change about my life, and to be more aware of the needs of the people around me. The bottom line is, if I could do it over, I would absolutely go to St. Thomas again, and I would set out to become a well-rounded person and to eventually change the world.

I would tell myself to start applying for scholarships early on! When in high school, it's easy just to assume that everything will work out for next year. It's also easy to misinterpret the actual cost of a higher education. Work as hard as you can to earn and save money, because about a month or two into your first semester, your money magically disappears. Apply to as many colleges as you feel necessary, because by the time it comes to enroll, you'll have changed your mind about 100 times already. I would also tell myself to listen to my parents. As smart as you might think you are, believe it or not, your parents are smarter. They've been through it all and know exactly what they're talking about. Finally, do whatever is going to make you happy. Your freshman year should be fun and exciting! Make sure to make a lot of friends, meet your teacher during office hours, and study like crazy.

I would go back and tell myself to work harder at everything but at the same time take that last year to find what I like. It's a good time to find out what you really want to spend your life doing so then you can make the most out of your college education by perfecting it and focusing solely on your goal. The longer you wait to try different things out, the more you're delaying your future. That doesn't mean to lay back on what you don't like though, everything counts so be the best that you can be at everything that you do instead of trying to avoid it.

If I could go back and start all over, I will manage my time more wisely because college is very easy if you learn how to prioritize your time. I will also learn to start on my homework and papers ahead of time insstead of waiting for the last minute before doing my paper. I mean college is all about being independant and learning how to manage your time but a lot of students tend to ignore and peverwhelmed themselve with a lot activities. You can still be in all your activities but make sure your education is first.

Try to figure out what your major and minor will be so you can best prepare financially and time-wise. Learn how to do laundry. Focus on your studies. Don't drink or do drugs so you can remember your weekends. Find out the things that make you high that don't involve substance abuse. Go to concerts. Learn how to manage your time wisely. Spend time with your family. Make friends who are looking out for the best for you. Limit your Internet time. Get involved with things that you love doing. Pray. Go to church. Decide who you want to be and what you stand for and then hang out with people who are standing for the same thing. Don't spend money on useless things. Invest it. Get an internship. Get a job. Widen your perspective. Speak up in class. Give your opinion. Listen to others. Don't be afraid to use your professors' office hours. Serve. Volunteer. Find something you are passionate about and advocate strongly for it. Write your professors thank you cards at the end of each semester. Most of all, learn.

To have more faith in myself and believe in my capabilities. The word is full of opportunity if only you find the opportunities and not to get discouraged by the current circumstances because they can always change. To follow my interests and to take up the challenge with subjects which do not interest me.