University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Top Questions

To my High School Senior Self, Welcome to College! The first month or so may seem intimidating and scary, but it will definitely be okay! You will meet a lot of great people around the school, your dorm, and in your classes that will take the fear and lonlieness away. Just think of all the great opportunities that you will get in the future! As long as you work hard in your classes and believe in yourself, you will do fantastic. There will be days, weeks, that will be very stressful, but if you get organized, everything be totally fine. Organization of homework, friends, activities, and time are major keys to success here. Its not as bad as you would think. Just keep your head up, get involved, and make something of yourself while you're at college. These will be the REAL best years of your life.

There are many different areas that I would offer my advice in if I could go back in time and be a high school senior once again. First, I would tell myself that an education is something that is priceless. The opportunity to advance on to a college is a dream that is touchable. You don’t have to come from a family who has the means to send you to college. There are many different ways to get the money needed to attend the college of your choice. The smartest thing you can do is find a way to attend school. In the long run, it’ll be worth it. No one can ever take away your education. Once you have it, you’ll have it for life. There is a way for you to find the funds and you can do it. My advice to you is to find someone who knows that you need help in your desire to advance on to college. The person you are looking for should be a mentor who will help you in your transition into college life. I know you can do this. Good luck and don’t give up.

First off, I think I would tell myself to make sure to TAKE CHEMISTRY! I didn't realize the major I am going into would require so much Chemistry! It would probably have made my first semester a tad bit easier. I would also tell myself to work as much as possible. Paying for college is extremely hard. If I knew that I would end up taking $1,500 from my parents just to help pay for my first semester, I would have started working the moment I could walk. Most importantly though, I would tell myself to remember the little things. Once you graduate, you might not see some of your friends again. College changes people. I have grown up so much since graduating. Life is a challenge. You never know when it all could be taken away. Even though I wanted to get out of that high school so much, if I could, I would go back and do it all over again.

If I could go back in time, I would tell my high school self one important thing: step outside of your comfort zone and meet new people. In college I stepped out of my comfort zone and joined many different clubs and activities on campus. I met so many diverse and amazing people in such a short amount of time, whereas in high school I hung out with the same people every single day. I would tell my senior self to join as many clubs as possible. I would have been a happier person embracing my high school years instead of wishing them to fly by. College has made me realize that reaching out and meeting new people changes the way I view others, and most importantly the way I view myself. Being more involved on my campus has presented many opportunities for myself that I never had the chance to experience in high school.

Never forget what you want out of life and learn about yourself with every step you take even if its mistakes. Also know that friends aren't forever they come and go just like the wind, you will lose some and gain some. But don't ever lose yourself and your desires. Never give up, you might not regret but you won't ever forget.

Given my college situation, this is a very powerful question for me. I often think, regarding this topic, that I should have been more prepared and taken the college and scholarship application process more seriously. The main piece of advice that I would give myself would be to apply to more colleges than I felt I needed or wanted to at the time, and definitely to apply to more private scholarships. This lack of preparation led to my attending a two-year community college and continuing to live at home, both of which were less than ideal for me and I am very unsatisfied. I simply did not have the funds to attend my choice college, and I did not set up a sufficient backup plan, leaving me with my last-ditch option. As far as the college transition, I was amply prepared because this was not a large change; the real transition still remains in my future, for I plan to transfer to a four-year uiversity next year.

College is a completely different environment than high school. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to not be afraid to stand out. Often in class I would not answer questions or participate because I did not want to seem like a "nerd". However, in college, much of your grade is based on participation and interaction. At first in some of my larger classes it took me a while to feel comfortable asking or answering a question. However, it is important to do so. In college, most of the time, the professor does not know you personally. You need to make an effort to stand out and show them that you care about the course and want to learn. The professors will not babysit you, so it is important to ask questions if you have them. If at the end of the semester your grade is in question, having a personal relationship with the professor can help your grade. If the professor knows you and knows that you have been participating and trying over the course of the semester, it can only benefit you.

Hey Josh, Stop stressing. You know that you know the requirements of entry of college, you know that money will fall into place, things work out. During this time of your senior year study hard especially in the subject that relates to your passion. Instead of worrying of the future realize who you have right now and treasure the moments you have with them because they won't be there next year. You will find new friends, new professors, new school; it comes no matter what, but your friends who you know now don't so just take time to really make those final connections because it will help you get through your last year when you have no motivation to do homework. Stay safe, have fun, and don't stress about the future because today is already here.

Make plans for the future. Always have a fall back. Your biggest strenght is your weakness. Over come that and anything is possible. I advise intership or a part time job in relations to your degree for experience purposes. It is but a mear stepping stone towards what you want to achive. Expect the unexpected and learn to juggle multiple task. Time doesnt stop for life to happen so take in all the good and the bad. Above all things messing up is not as bad as giving up.

First, I would tell myself not to stress out about college. I thought about everything and anything that could go wrong even before I knew where I was going. What if I chose the wrong college, how am I going to pay for this, what if I don't like my roommate, what if I don't have any friends, what if I can't keep up with my school work, what if I gain the freshman 15, what if lose my friends from home,etc... The list goes on and on and I worried about these things all senior year. I still enjoyed my senior year but I feel that I would have enjoyed it more if I didn't feel so pressured about my future. Looking back, I would say not to overthink everything. Second, nothing is permanent. If I didn't like my college or didn't want to stay with my major, I can change it! Nothing is set in cement! Take what issues come up and deal with them, one at a time.

To prepare myself for the transition into college, I would have clued my high school self in to a few imperative details. I would have advised myself that the decision of which college you attend is a choice that should be carefully made for yourself and yourself only. Although high school friends may be life long friends, attending a particular college for the sake of your friends can be detrimental to your education. Another detail I would have given myself is to choose a college that you can see yourself excelling in, not one in which you would want to see yourself excel in. Reflecting back on my decisions as an incoming college freshman, my first UW school I chose to attend was because I wanted to see myself excel and succeed there. Coming to realization that what I wanted and what was best for myself, I transferred to UWO and I couldn’t have made a better choice. UWO has not only offered me the chance to pursue Dual Education (Special Education and Elementary Education), it has offered me life long friends, a safe campus, and an opportunity to find myself in the pursuit of my educational advances.

I began my college education at a technical school. I felt that the college experience is overrated and I just wanted to start my adult life as soon as possible. While attending the technical school, my high school friends moved, and the tech school didn't feel like a new experience. It felt like I was just continuing high school again. So I decided to transfer to a University. Over here I'm meeting new friends and I'm getting a better grip of how I want to live my life. The transition was rocky for me because I feel uncomfortable being around too many people, but I adapted and now I enjoy the campus life. My advice to you is to stop feeling like you know everything and actually listen to what everyone says to you, even though the advice is conflicting. You still need to take account of everyone's advice, but you need to come up with your own decision and the most important influence for this decision is know what you want out of life.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to relax! That college will go fast and to enjoy every second. I need to stop worrying about my future because there are so many opportunities in college that it is impossible not to figure yourself out over time. If you make mistakes along the way, that is fine!! It is all apart of the learning process and will ultimatly make you a better person and shape you into the person you will be for the rest of your life. All of my mistakes and misforturns have put me on the path I am on today and presented me with opportunities that I never could have imagined or invisioned myself doing. The journey you will go through will truely change your life and open your eyes to everything around you. You just need to relax, work hard, and enjoy yourself!!

WORK HARDER!!!!! My grades in high school started to taper off a bit towards my senior year. This has made it more difficult to get into the schools I want, to get scholarships and financial aid. It even caused me to take (and pay for) a few classes that I could have avoided. Every little thing you can do in highschool will make your college life easier. Although it may not seem like it at the time, what you do in highschool can have repercussions years later. Learning more in highschool also means there's just that much less to learn in college...and trust me, that's something you'll appreciate when finals roll around :)

I would tell my high school self to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Also I would tell my high school self to open my mind about having a roommate because they aren't bad at all. Also not to be scared when it comes to living away from my parents.

I would tell myself how to utilize my skills that i already have to succeed. For example college life can be very immersive more than high school if you seek the organizations. Clubs, tutoring, advisement etc to name a few. Unlike high school the oppurtunity for academic engagment is entirely up to you so be prepared. Also I would tell myself that my study skills would need to polish up as the professors do not baby sit you like highschool. Reading material before lessons, taking detailed notes in class, and asking questions to name a few. Furthermore networking is a great tool to use in college. Many people in highschool are not to focused or goal oriented, as where in college the majority of the people have goals and are set on reaching them. This means pretty much everyone wants the same thing you want. A DEGREE! So creating a group of friends as a support group and possibly future partners wouldnt be a bad idea.

First thing I would tell myself to learn the chemical table and study chemistry. Be sure to work for money and attend a local community college for lower level requirements. Make sure that the classes are transferable to a four year college and learn about computer programming. Accounting is a better mental fit for you than landscape architecture because your art skills need improvement for presentations. Try a dormority setting for at least one semester before going to a fraternity. Avoid going into the Marines, you get hurt, and alcohol consumption because it increases your bipolar tendencies without medication. Stay active but still enjoy some pleasant activities with others while remaining respectful of their feelings. Do not be afraid of mistakes because everybody makes them, so learn to think critically about the results and responses of those mistakes.

I would tell myself many things. The very first thing I would tell myself would be to study harder. During my senior year I took a Spanish class at the local college and I didn't do as well as I hoped. I would tell myself to try harder and to not give up on it. It would have helped me get more credits for college and a better pay for my job. I would also tell myself to pick UW Oshkosh again because it has been such a great experience and I wouldn't change it for the world.

I would tell my self in high school that college is not a scary thing. Actually college is an amazing experience that you're going to love! The transition is not as hard as it is made out to be, just make sure you study for your classes and do the reading assingments. College is not as easy as high school, but it's not difficult either if you keep up with your work. Make sure you get involved on campus because it's a great way to make friends and have a good time. All the more friends you can make the better, it's a great way to have fun and make connections for later on in life. Don't be afraid to be yourself, nobody really judges in college like they do in high school. In colllege, let loose and have a good time, but also make sure you stay focused when it is needed.

I would tell myself to relax, have more fun, and pursue my interests. I would tell myself to be strong, be brave, hold on, and there is hope ahead. I would prepare myself and strive to do better than before. Most importantly, I would tell myself that I will be free one day and that I can and will make it until I find my freedom. I would tell myself that once I get to college, that it's okay to enjoy myself, that I don't have to stress out so much, that I will do great even while taking breaks.