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.