University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Top Questions

If I could go back in time and speak with the high school version of myself, I would say many things. For one, definitely dual enroll, it will save a ton of time and money. I would also say to not stress as much about the college process, I know it seems intimidating, but it isn't half as bad as you'd think. In addition, I would encourage my "former" self to keep up the hard work and strive for the best. Finally, I would say, just enjoy the remainder of high school, it is the easiest part of your life and that there is plenty of time for work later.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that college is a challenge and to take as many Advanced Placement (AP) classes as you can. Doing this would have saved me a lot of money and have given me many college credits before I would even enter college. I would also tell myself you need to be passionate and motivated about what you want to do in your life because you will be doing it for the rest of your life.

If i would go back to my high school days it would be lovely with the things i know now i would be the lucky is person a live.

Graduating high school can be a relief and once you enter college it's easy to develop a mindset that is more focused on having fun than studying. While it's fine to have fun in your college years, it's very important to remember that the education choices you make now will affect your future education and job pursuits. Always strive to do your best, achieve the highest grade, try new things, and take advantage of every learning opportunity presented to you. College is very different from high school. While you are allowed much more freedom and independence it is important to remain self-motivated. While a professor may not notice if you miss class, not attending classes can hurt your grade. Procrastination can also affect your grade. Allow plenty of time for studying so you do not have to stay up late studying for exams. Large projects should also be started well in advance of their due date to help alleviate stress closer to the due date. This is especially important for projects that are due at the end of the semester as this is the busiest time. Above all - believe in yourself!

I would tell myself that be prepared for an adventure of a life time! That college is nothing like high school at all. Take a college and career success class, it really helps. Any college preps you can take, take them! The most imprtant adive would be that don't over do it, take your time and really use your time wisely. Take classes that interest you, make sure you connect with your teachers, use your resources on and off campus. Learn what your strengths are in learning styles and in studying styles. Get organized mentally in all your classes. Keep class notes about everything you learn in class is a must. Being im college is a life changer. It is a turning point in life that separates the doers and the dreamers. College sets the pace for a solid, structured, successful future. I would tell myself that there are things in life that can wait, but the expience you get from participating in going to college is not one of those things. I would tell myself don't take your future for granit take hold of your future with both hands and run with it! IT'S YOUR FUTURE! !

Being a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse I look back now at the transition from a high school student to a college student. I often think that things would be quit different if time could be rewind and I were able tell my past self what college is all about. For starters, volunteering with children or individuals with special needs would be first on my list. I would let myself know that getting involved in the community is very rewarding and it also gives myself great experience in my future career. Another piece of advice I would give myself would be, pushing myself to take harder classes and putting more time into my schoolwork by forming better study habits. Knowing these things now would have made my transition to college more efficient. But, the biggest thing of all would be saving my money to be more financially prepared, because college is a valuable investment for my future.

Dear My Senior High School Self, Picture your life in a jar, now picture the jar filled with golf balls. The jar look’s full but remembers it’s not. Now your jar is also filled with pebbles, Watch as the pebbles fill the left over opening spaces. The jar looks pretty full doesn’t it? Now imagine pouring sugar into the jar, the sugar fills up every little remaining space. Now your jar is filled remember the jar is representing you’re life. The golf balls are the important things you’re family, you’re education and you’re health. If everything else was lost your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things like your job, you’re car and house. And the sugar well is everything else, like the small stuff. If you put the sugar in first there is no room for the gold balls and pebbles, you would never have time for the important things. Take care of the Golf balls first; the things that matter most and the rest will follow. Set your priorities this year because what matters most will get you through the year.

If I could travel back in time, I would tell my high school self to get a job. If I would have got my Certified Nursing Assistant certificate earlier in life, I would be able to work as a CNA and have more experience. I would also make money which would have helped me out. I did not receive any scholarships this year as a sophomore, so college has become expensive. By working my senior year I could have made money to help pay for this. This would lead to less stress that I am feeling now, and not have to work as much as I do now trying to make money.

College is nothing like what is advertised in the media, what rumors you have heard, or even what adults have described to you. When preparing yourself for this next big leap in your life you need to take a few steps and consider all of your options. The practice ACT courses seem trivial and unimportant to you right now, but later on you are going to wish that you took that little step to get a few points higher or to feel completely prepared for when you go in. Although tests are not the only important thing when it comes to college or any type of schooling, you need to remember what it is you love to do. I know that you love a lot of things and that is perfectly acceptable, my advise is to volunteer and experience everything you can first hand. By volunteering you are going to open doors for yourself that you never thought possible. Do not sweat the small things and relax because college is a time where you will build not only yourself, but your career as well. Enjoy the time to experience and influence others around you.

I would tell myself to keep an open mind. I always wanted to know what college or what career was the perfect fit for me. In reality, no one knows the answers to those questions. We must keep an open mind and do our research. I highly recommend job shadowing in different fields before looking at colleges. I had no idea what field I wanted to go in so it was hard to make a decision about which college I wanted to attend. If it takes you an extra year to figure out what interests you that is normal and is better than not going at all. Another thing, is don’t think you have to follow in your older siblings footsteps. Yes you may be a lot alike, but you are different people. So, don’t feel because you know a lot about their experience that you should do the same path they did. If that’s what you want then go for it, but if not don’t rush to conclusions. All in all, think for yourself and chase after what makes you happy, and if you don't know what that is search for it.