West Texas A & M University Top Questions

I have wonderful memories with friends, having fun with different group projects in class, and learning how to be away from my friends and family for long periods of time. I have learned academically, socially, and emotionally. I think that if I hadn't gone to this school I would never be as independent and strong as I am now.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far would have to be the fact I have found myself. Yes, I've found myself in the first 4 months of college. I knew coming to college I would start to wonder, "who I am." I've wanted to go out of high school, start anew, and open a new door with new opportunities. These opportunites have given me the advantages of a college student in a small city of 10,000. Generally, I am such a shy person that's always in her room, watching outside the window noticing people with people. But now I am completely out of my comfort zone, and I'm doing things I have never done before. This college tests me for everything in life. College is so valuable to attend because what you gain in college, you can't gain anywhere else. In college, like I've said, you learn what you're capable of. You learn if you're able to make it in this hard world. You learn what it takes to live a life that you can't live anywhere or any place else.

In just a few months at West Texas A&M I have learned so much about Mass Communications, my chosen field. Every professor I have has a firm grasp on what they teach because they have gone out into the real world and experienced what their field is like and they do not just depend on academic knowledge. Plus, as a man from a secluded rural area of Texas, I have learned a great deal about different lifestyles, like the bits and pieces of Chinese culture that my Chinese roommate has taught me. This university gets a very diverse student pool with students being from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. All the guest speakers the students get hear is also a great eye-opener of the world, one prominant speaker being Somaly Mam. A Cambodian native actively fighting against child prostitution in her home country. So when you go to WT you not get to learn about whatever academic field you choose to study, but also the world as a whole.

The biggest thing I have gotten from my college experience is the opportunity to understand the way I think and learn, especially in relation to the way other people think and learn. I am more in-tune with myself, the way my body works, and the way my brain works. I have also been forced to meet new people and understand others in much the same way. Understanding that everyone works, learns, feels, and understands things differently is quickly becoming a cornerstone to the way I think and communicate my thoughts and ideas with others, and affects especially the way I perform and compose music as a means of expressing my ideas in a way that as many people as possible will also understand.

I went back to college at 26 and graduated at 30. It was the best experience I had. I studied abroad in Italy, learned art and learned myself. I can't wait to go back to graduate school to have the opportunities again.

If I could go back and change one thing and one thing only as a high school senior I would say I would love to have been more organized. I have discovered that organization is the single most important asset one can have is precisely organization and from this virtue many more will branch out. Fitting many activities, such as 18 credit hours, two jobs, practice for two hours, at least, every day, and fraternity meetings and activities into one day is very possible but only through organization. I wish I would have been more organized as a high school senior and applied for more scholarships.

If I could go back in time and tell myself something my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to take Biology AP and Anatomy & Physiology. These are my hard classes this semester and I wish I had any sort of background in them! My high school offered so many college prep courses and I wish I would have taken advantage of them. I would also tell myself to save up some money before I went to college, so I wouldn?t have to get a job. It is so hard to work part time and take a full load of classes while maintaining a 3.75 GPA! The last thing I would tell myself is to prepare for the most fun you?ll ever have. I would say, ?College is a huge step up from living with your parents. Make the most of it and be responsible with your new freedom.?

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, while knowing what I know now, I would tell myself to be a little bit more open to change. I was so against moving into the on-campus housing that I fought tooth and nail against my mother about the topic, even though, in the end, she won and I ended up in the dorms. But now that I have lived in the dorms since August, I am glad that I did move in and (gradually) accepted the change. I would have missed out on alot by living at home and commuting every day. I'm glad I had that extra push, even though I feel quity still for being so inconsiderate to my mother, seeing as her advice and kind words then are what make me happy now.

If I could go back in time and have a conversation with myself about college life and the choices I made that impacted my current future, I would tell myself to attend a community college to gain credits before going off to West Texas A&M. That way I could be ahead of the game, and spend less money on credits. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships, and get a summer job to help pay for my expenses that have caused troubles for my parents. I would tell myself to work hard during my senior year and strive for the best grades possible in my dual credit, and regular high school classes. All these changes would make my future much easier on myself and my parents.

Well Tayo, let me just say it is true what your teachers are telling you it is all about. No one "baby's you" in college. You actually have to do stuff for yourself. When your in college you set your hours to go to class, you have to deal with making sure your tuition is payed on time, amongst other things. Some major differences i can tell you from high school to college, paying for your textbooks. Yes you have to purchase your textbooks which can add up to hundreds of dollars. Waking up by yourself to, might be an issue, your dad cant be there to wake you up anymore. It will soon be your responsibility to go to class on time. Bottom line Tayo is that there is no more room for Procrastination. Your professors will expect more from you, and you must meet their standards. Don't stress too much their are falculty that will help you, not lead you, but help you reach whatever goal you set for your academic career.

If I could go back and give myself advice as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to be ready to grow up fast. Moving away from home to go to college means you have to become independent in decision-making very quickly. In a day you are responsible for your own schedule, sleeping, eating, and social life. This is a big responsibilty. There will be a lot of people trying to tell you how to make your decision. For this reason, it is important to sit down and determine, before you get to college, what you believe in, what your goals are for academics, social life, etc while at college, and how you will manage your time. Be proactive and organized and you will be fine!

I would tell myself to be prepared to spend more time and effort than I would think on my classes and homework, and to spend a whole lot more time trying to get scholarships because college will cost more than I think. I would also tell myself to be ready to become a different perosn and that I will need to change lots of things about myself. I would also say that I should go and enjoy college and to open up to new people and new ideas. The most important thing I would tell myself would be to do your best at college and never quit trying.

I would tell myself manythings if I could go back in time and explain college to myself as a high school senior. I would tell myself to look forscholarships and financial aid as quickly as possible. I would tell myself to apply to as many schools as I could and not be afraid of rejection as that was a problem for me. In high school I was very disorganized and in college I have found a perfect way to keep all my things together in one binder, so I would tell myself what I have learned. The last thing I would teach myself might be the most important. I would tell myself not to be lazy and pay attention. This sounds simple but in reality it is not, I was very lazy back then. Since being in college I have learned how important it is to study several materials and their importance when the tests roll around. This lesson has been the most important to me because my high school GPA was 2.7, and my college GPA is now 3.4.

Not truly knowing what to do for a career or where to begin that journey becomes an unorganized and laborious task for a senior. Advice to future high school seniors would to be composed and rational. It really is all right if you are uncertain about your career, the biggest mistake that can be made is to settle for something that will never lead to happiness. As Aristotle states, ?Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.? Another piece of advice is not to be fearful in taking out a school loan; they can be a good thing and are very manageable when used appropriately. In the long run it will end up being the least of your worries and a major part in receiving your career. Another important consideration is to either leave or stay home for college. Leaving home is a big step toward a new journey, however, it is not the distance that makes an excellent doctor or talented actor rather, it is the education received and applied. Therefore, base your choice of a college on the education being brought to the table and embrace it with perseverance.

I would definitely tell myself not to change my choice of college or major. I would have also tried to be more involved as a freshman 2 1/2 years ago and socialize more. But overall, I have enjoyed my college experience and have maintained a good GPA.

If I could give one piece of advice to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself that high school is nothing like college. People in college don't care about who you were in high school, what activities you were involved, who your family is or who you are or were dating. They just want to know you and the person you are. Be yourself and don't pretend to be anyone else. Be honest with yourself and your friends because if you aren't you will loose many people's trust and quite possibly your new found friends.

I would tell myself that I need to choose what I need to major in before I get this far in school. And not to stress about the move from my hometown to here, because there's not that much difference.

If I could go back into time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to spend every moment I could with Rachel because she is not going to be with us much longer. I would tell myself to smile because you have a bright future ahead and that life has its difficulties, but you will come out on top. I would tell myself to keep working hard and not to ever back off and to be true to my passions in life. I would warn myself that right before my second year of college; I would have a bad accident and break my back. That I could not ride horses for over six months and I would have to take some time off the varsity Equestrian Team. I would tell myself not to worry because no matter what obstacles were put before me, I over came them better than anyone had expected. Yes, you start riding again and actually took 3rd at Nationals that year!

I would say to listen to your student and let them look at colleges they are interested in. They are the ones that will be attendeing there for the next few years, so they should enjoy it!

Make sure you sit down and really consider all the possible choices. Don't just choose a school because your child thinks it's the coolest or possibly the most popular in the nation. Look at what they really want to do with thier lives, and find a school with a background pertaining to their future profession. Also ask other students attending that university. See what they like and don't like about the school they are attending. Remember, most schools give free tours. Take them, and discover what the school does and does not have. Always try to find a school within your own state to save on out of state tuition. Some rare cases allow in state tution for out of state schools. Also check if Freshman are allowed to have vehicles. Some campuses do not allow this, thinking your child will interact more. More than likely the exact opposite will happen. We need our freedom, and forceing us to do something never works.