Montana State University-Billings Top Questions

When I was in college I got some of the best educational experinces, memories and friendships that would not have happened had i not been in school. I got the chance to watch myself grow as a person, student and a future teacher. I had the opprotunity to work with well educated teachers and learn great things from them that I have been able to use in my everyday life and in the classroom. The memories of the many different people I got to learn with and work with helped me understand different cultures, hertiages, and desires shared by many people in all areas of life. I have made many friends that I still talk with today. I am able to also learn from them from their teaching and learning as they are able to learn from my experinces. MSU-B was a great school with many opprotunities for anyone that is willing to look.

Throughout my college experience I have gained a greater understanding of how the world works. I have become involved in a number of civic groups from the contacts I made going to school at Montana State University Billings. My experiences have changed the way I live and make me strive to give back to my community. I look forward to giving back more to the community when I finish my Master's in Education and begin teaching at the elementary school level.

I would tell my self to push through the last year of drama becuase what was coming is not as bad as it sounded. I would tell my self in the future i will be treated like the responsible adult that i am. I would say that all the problems i had were not worth the stress and pain i went through with my friends. College for me is more challenging than high school education wise, which is good, but it is much easier in the sense of popularity, social status, and worrying about what people think of you.

The first thing I would tell myself is to challenge your self with classes that you might not think about taking. This will better prepare you for how to be a better student when your on your own. Another thing would be that it is ok to go ask for help on things. I hated doing it and in college i came to find out that asking for help and doing it right can be a letter grade diffrence in the end. the last thing I would say is to have fun because growing up is hard. your a kid still and most of the people here, you will never see again. I would tell him that for some people your college friends will be the ones you will have forever but that wont be for you. The friends that your have now are special and they will always be there for you. I would tell him college is hard and your going to grow up and go on a path that you never thought you would but for me almost seeing the end i would tell him that its one he will be happy with.

High school, in a few short words, was fun, fast, and a time for friendships. For me, high school was generally pretty easy; going to class, doing the homework, and passing the tests. All of this with little or no time studying at home. For high school this was apparently just fine, as i graduated with a 3.5 GPA. But if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have many tips and demands to give myself. First, I would tell myself how crutially important studying will be to my college success. I would explain how learning to study while taking simple high school courses would make studying in college more natural. Second, I would explain to myself how friendships in high school are important just like any friendships, but new friends will be made in college. These friendships will last the rest of your life. I would tell myself that it is ok to let go of some old friendships in order to make more meaningful new friendships work. The key to success in college is confidence, dicipline, and exploration. If you have these, life will be great!

The most important advice I would give myself would be to be develop relationships with people and network with people. Placing time and interest in others reflects character and will be remembered. Another important idea is to take advantage of the opportunities offered at the university and use the resources offered. Getting involved on campus creates a form of investment in the university a sense of ownership. As a Resident Assistant it is clear to see that those who are involved on campus become more attached to the school and build stronger relationships than those who do not take steps to get involved. Students who develop friendships within the university have more fun and more likely to enjoy their college experience. Living in the Residence Halls (dorms) makes adjusting to college easy. There are many people of all ages who have a common goal of obtaining an education. Making friends is easy to do in a residence hall, and on campus housing makes many resources easily available. Apply for scholarships and financial aid!

No matter how scared you are, you will be strong enough. College is not like High School, but you have the skills to do it. High School has given you the foundation, but it is your turn to build something extraordinary. Be confident when you know the answer, and ask when you haven?t got a clue. You may not know what the answer is, but there are people around you that are more than willing to lend you their hand and support you. Put every effort you can into your work, because there is no way that you can excel when you hold yourself back. Don?t feel all alone, whatever you do because you are never alone in this. Your professors will be more than willing to work with you if you try your hardest. Life is tough and college is there to prepare you for it. In your life you will stumble, but your knowledge and experience will be there to catch you, no matter what tripped you. Do your best and experience everything college has to offer you because, life will be waiting for you on the other side.

Why would any one want to go back in time, when they have it all right here in this time. Two beautiful daughters and a husband is such a wonderfulll blessing. Although studing in collage would have been easier right after high school, collage is also about maturity. learning how to study again is more of an adventure than it is work, there are help labs where tutors and more experienced students help with homework. Putting 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into every assighnment really feels wonderfull. Collage even seems to be usefull in every day life. When starting collage as a more mature adult student classes like history teach about our heritage, not just the past. Learning is fun! Researching about collage is fun. Mischele please jump in with both feet, and dont be afarid to set an example for the generations to come.

I would have waited until I was more mature to understand and be focused. I would have my priorities in order and I would have listened to the people around me to quit parting and fooling around, and be more serious about college.

How much would you pay for a Slinky and a t-shirt? The freedom that comes with attending university away from the protection your parents offer comes at a price you will not consider. You must take time to think about decisions before acting upon them. Yes, there will be parties, drinking, and drugs, but you have learned enough about the dangers these will present throughout your high school career to turn them away. You were not taught, however, that buying now and paying later will be a decision you will regret for many years. As you walk through the student union building, be prepared to be tempted by credit card companies offering pre-approved credit cards with a bonus prize of a t-shirt sporting their logo or a classic Slinky. You will take the bait. The false sense of financial freedom these cards come with will become a drowning debt it takes you years to repay. My advice to you, dear Self, is to avoid these credit cards at all cost and take a personal finance course. A Slinky and a t-shirt are definitely not worth the amount you end up paying.