Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

It?s going be extremely weird being away from the comforts of home. You are stuck in a place that is far from home, a place where your friends are your family. I?m sure you've heard this a million times that college is the best time of your life and let me tell you from experience that it is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} true. You probably won?t agree with this the first week at college, or even the first month maybe, but it?s true. Make a ton of friends because they will help you through the bad times and they will be the people you share your good times with. In terms of schoolwork, it?s just like high school, except fewer classes to attend and a lot more work to do. Make sure you are open minded though because that makes the stresses of college life go away. A professor once told me that college is about what you learn outside of class rather than in class. So my advice to you is to learn from books and lectures, but take advantage of the activities offered at school to learn from them and other people involved in them.

If I could go back I would tell myself to be kind. Have more respect for myself and others. It is okay to make mistakes. It is what you learn from your mistakes and how you use that knowledge that forms you into who you are. Make a plan for yourself and your dreams. Don't let anything or anyone stand in the way of that dream or you will find yourself, at forty years old, struggling to achieve it. Be patient and don't lose faith. With persistence, you will get there.

I would tell myself to take classes that I enjoy and not classes that I find uninteresting. I would also tell myself to stay on top of my workload to insure that I do not get behind in my schoolwork. However, take time to enjoy with friends and do not spend a majority of my time all studying. I would tell myself that it is okay to be myself and I do not have to conform to the way students at Miami dress or act because it seems like everyone here is trying to be the same.

Honestly, I'm out of state so summer classes and study abroad is still at out of state prices making it hard to be bale to afford these oppertunities. Other then that to get more involved in school activities.

Making the transition to college is a time in your life that is filled with many emotions. You are leaving home, entering a new school, meeting many new people, adjusting to a new schedule, and you are responsible for yourself in a way that you never have been before. How you adjust to those changes will determine your success or failure. It is important to reach out to those that can help you and don't hesitate to do so. Reach out as quickly as you need to instead of waiting until there are too many problems to correct and it is too late (tutoring for example). Learn about what the college has to offer before deciding on the college to attend because you will want to know that they are there to help you all along the way. Your parents are probably telling you that the classes at college are much more difficult than they were in high school and THEY ARE RIGHT! Be prepared to study, study, study, and then study more. Remember to have fun and get plenty of exercise and eat right too because there are many sick kids at college.

I would tell myself to not worry as much. Everything just seems to work out the way it is supposed to. I had an extremely hard transition from high school to college with moving 2 and a half hours away but i have now learned to embrace change because it is a great. In fact, college has made me such a better, more well-rounded person that I would have been very disappointed if I chose not to go away to school. I would also tell myself to keep an open mind about people who are different than me and accept them as who they are because their differences help them contribute to the world to make it better. That is something I was nieve about in high school.

I would tell myself to take advantage of every opportunity to meet and interact with people, teachers, students from all over the world and to attend as many talks/events on campus as possible. I would also encourage myself to take up leadership opportunities and not be afraid.

First off, I need to forwarn you how much more difficult college is than high school. You're going to do a hundred times more homework and about a thousand times more studying. At first it's going to be hard to get used to and it'll take you quite a while to adjust. But don't worry, you're going to be just fine. Eventhough it may not look that way at times, just keep going and it'll all turn out the way it's supposed to. Secondly, get involved. I know you're not really into greek life, but there are lots of other things you can get involved with on campus. You can sign up for different business associations, leadership programs, singing groups, clubs and community service. There are tons of smart students at Miami, getting involved with worthwhile organizations is what is going to set you apart from the pack. It's going to take a lot of time and effort. However, it'll all be worth it. If you want to take on the world, you must be willing to do the work it takes to get there.

I think the most important thing to consider as a high schooler is to be open to a large variety of things. Do not limit yourself to what you think is the best option for you but instead make sure to explore option so you know exactly what you are looking for in a school. It is important to make sure that the school also can provide for you what you need. Important questions to ask are; Does it have the major I am interested in? or if you are undecided; Does it have a variety of majors so I can find what I like? If their are certain extra extracurricular activities that interset you, ask an advisor if those are available at the school. Make sure the school you are looking at wants you. What is that school willing to do to get your to attend their institution. Overall, there are many schools out there and there will always be one that fits you perfectly.

Sometimes you think a big college is the one for you, but after attending you may find out that it is too big for you and that you feel out of place. It is best to take a campus tour to get a feel of the campus and if it feels too big for you the student who will be attending it for the years ahead of you.