University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Top Questions

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.