University of St Thomas-Saint Paul Top Questions

Study hard for the AP tests which would save you time and money. Remember everything you learn since you'll end up using it all again.

I would tell myself to perservere in academics even when it seems dull because time goes fast and some opportunities can't be replaced. I would tell myself to not take things so seriously and have some fun. Be yourself, and let others know the real you. Don't be afraid to try new things and meet new people. Enjoy the single life while you can. Develop strong friendships with good people. Deepen your faith and prayer life.

I would want to immerse myself in my classes more. In High School I focused on getting a good grade and not the content I was actually learning. While in college, I have realized that there is more to education than just getting a good grade (however that is important too). The knowledge I have gained thus far in my college career is unbelievable. It is more fun to learn when obtaining a good grade is not your only focus.

The advice that I would give myself as a high school senior is to not hurry up and make a decision and to not base my decisions on those of others or their opinions. Apply to many schools and apple early because there is more time than you may think to make a decision.

Dear Shirly, you are an inspiration. Do not let life’s hardship stop you from pursuing your goal of becoming a physician. Although you live in an area known for being low-income and “ghetto”, you have so much determination in you to pursue a higher education. Do not let other people’s scrutiny about who you should be overwhelm you. You can succeed and you will! Keep in mind, though, that college is by no means easy. You’ll need to prioritize yourself and keep a calendar so that you can be on top of things. If you happen to get an unfavorable grade on a test, don’t fret. Believe in yourself! Also, involve yourself in college clubs and organizations that you find interesting and definitely find time to do the things that you love to do. Remember to stay strong, do your best and ask for help when you need it. Finally, let the dreams inside you keep burning. Never stop believing that you will become a physician who will one day come back to serve her community. It is this desire that will motivate you to wake up each day and engross yourself in your education.

Enjoy your senior year but still try hard in classes. If you have an opportunity, take as many AP tests as possible, the credits are good for more than just classes you don't have to take in college, but for having an easier time registering because of a higher status. When looking at colleges find somewhere that feels right. Notice how excepting people are and how well you think you fit in. Look at different types of colleges, small/big, liberal arts/state, division 1/2/3. Apply to as many as possibe and get on the campuses to get a feel for them. When choosing a college, eventually you will find a place that is just right. When it comes down to it, where ever you go, you will end up loving it. When choosing, you really can't go wrong. A college is like a second home.

Do more research on different colleges in the area and the different things they offer. Look into more loans, scholarships, and grants because you really cannot afford this school. Not choose the dorm I leave in because I hate public bathrooms, and don't really talk to the people on my floor. Also, study more for the A.P. exams to get more college credit. Don't shop as much in high school because I have no money for college now.

I would tell myself to save all my money, and not spend it on food or clothing. Also, I would tell myself not to live in the dorms I am living in now, and to live in the John Paul two dorms because living with just your sister is not very easy. Most importantly I would tell myself not to get my hopes up because college is a lot more difficult than it appears and not at all like it is in the movies.

I would tell myself to save money. Even with scholarships, paying a hefty college tuition is hard, and any extra funds help. While I was in high school, I had two jobs, but I didn't save as much as I should have, nor did I think extensively about saving for the future. I was also encourgae myself to take all the AP classes I could, so as to receive credits that would help me out when it came to taking general courses in college. St. Thomas is great about accepting these credits, and if I had come in with credits already completed, I could have saved a lot of money. Thirdly, I would tell myself to study harder. The habits I created in high school, both good and bad, have stayed with me thus far. Unfortunately, it has taken me until this semester to acquire certain study habits that I should have possed long ago.

Get involved sooner! Go out and meet a new people ever chance you get. Thats my biggest regret. There are plenty of opportunities to meet new people; plenty of events planned by UST students and staff. I would also tell myself to to join a club or two and get to know some different people outside of my usual friend group.