New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology Top Questions

I would tell myself to go striaght to New Mexico Tech and not CNM, go straight into Mechanical Engineering, don't be afraid to ask questions even if it makes you feel stupid, asker her out (I'll know who I'm talking about), English is important so don't argue with people about it, apply for every scholarship you can as soon as possible, procrastination is your enemy, you can do it though it may seem hard at times and you will get depress fairly often find a friend you can lean on, your advisor is your friend don't be afraid to talk with him, and most important of all DO YOUR FRIGGIN HOMEWORK EARLY AND NOT AT THE LAST MINUTE.

Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself first and formost not to worry over which are the best classes to take. Get the degree. Life rarely turns out exactly as we expect as we are entering college. This could save you thousands of dollars and get you on track for career advancements at a much earlier age. Grades are most important if you want to continue your education beyond a Bachelors degree. It will get you into better programs that have cool research opportunities as well as interesting material to learn. Spend the time to look and apply for scholarships. Your older self is rather burdened with with debt - that you don't need. Worry less about which class to take and take more time on the homework you have due. Most important, enjoy the learning experience!

Talk to your professors. Some professors will be unpleasant, but most are pretty nice. A few will be great. The hardest thing about doing well in college is getting help when you need it. If you establish relationships with your professors early, its a lot easier to go talk to them when you need help on homework or a project. They're also a great resource for discovering other fun activities such as clubs and competitions. I competed in COMAPs Mathematical Competition in Modeling two years in a row; my only wish is that I knew about the competition sooner so I could have competed four years.

The school i attend is a great representation to life in the real world. Practical application of real world talents, and a large support base offered from the school. The experience from my school helps because of the sheer amount of knowlege gained from it. The teachers i have had have even been able to apply true to life examples on how to apply what I've learned in everyday life.

My college experience has brought a level of dedication and work ethic I never thought possible before. The sheer amount of personal growth I've experienced from having to live on my own and force myself to labor through real life situations has been eye opening. Ignoring the basic (or very advanced) things I have learned through my classes, its my life experiences and growth that have really been life changing for me. I can't place a price on these experiences.

I have experienced a learning environment that is unique to its core in allowing students a chance to challenge themselves mentally,and learn to use what they learn in the classroom in everyday life! This will certainly help me once i am finished here and I will be forever greatful for the people I have met here.

What I have gotten out of my college experience would be the need to strive for excellence in every aspect of my life. Being at NMT has allowed me to grow as a person and become independant and competitive with myself and with my peers. I used to do work just to get it done and over with, but I've seen failure and I don't want to go there so I strive for excellence now. It has been valuable to attend because just going to NMT, I know that I will go far and achieve great things. That is what Tech does for you, it challenges you to go and think further then what you normally would, it makes you push for more ideas and different ways of achieving what you need. I know that when I graduate from NMT I will achieve greatness because that is what Tech demands of us, nothing less then the best.

I have learned a lot of things while attending college, and not all of it was pure bookwork. I learned a lot of things about others as well as myself. I realized that college would not be as easy as high school, that ever new step would be a big step and every challenge a greater challenge. I learned that leaving my home in Hawaii for the heart of the New Mexican desert would be a not only a great personal challenge but also an adventure. Meeting new people, learning local customs, perhaps even sharing some of my own. I have heard many say that college is an important experiance in finding oneself, I say it is an important experiance in creating oneself. And even if the road gets long and difficult, I will still be glad I came...

I have just started but the classes that I have taken are preparing me for the office work. It is teaching me valuable writing skills and learning the proper way to communicate through writing. If I were to cotinue my education it will help me become a better writer it would make me a better person. As well as open different opportunities I wouldn't have if I were to not go to college.

I think its of great value to attend college. I think without it, you can't really get very far, possibly being a manager at a grocery store or someting is furthest you can go. Most major careers, if not all, require specific courses to have been taken. Balancing your school, work, and social life may be difficult, but I think in the end its well worth it.