Saint Norbert College Top Questions

Sweet! I have gone back in time. I think I will go talk to myself as a high school senior and tell him how college will be for us. Well I'll start off telling you SNC definetly was a great choice. All the people are great. Oh, and don't worry about not making friends because we meet a bunch of awesome people. All I have to say is try to open up a little sooner, don't hold back like we normally do. As for the girls, remember to pace yourself. There are a lot of pretty ones but don't become too caught up in all of them. Eventually we will meet the right one. Now for classes make sure you focus a lot more. Like everyone is saying, college is not as easy as high school, so don't slack off and when I say that I mean cut back on the video games. Oh, by the way, put more effort into that Theology class. I know it will be tuff but we can do it. The most important thing I want to say to you is slow down and relax, we are only here once.

I love going to St. Norbert. We are required to take certain general education classes, and I enjoyed all of the classes I was "forced" to take. I probably would not have taken courses such as philosophy or theology, but they were fun classes to be in. Because the school size is so small, I have been in classes with the same people so it was easy to form friendships. St. Norbert is a great fit for me, and I like it a lot.

When one talks about college experience, what comes to mind? To me a college experience is nothing more than the journey of finding myself and who I want to be for the rest of my life. This realization itself is an important step in any effective college experience. In other word it is more about the journey than it is about the destination. I quickly found that if I can do this whole college thing and be on my own I can do anything. Weather this is true or not is not important; what is important is that this "college experience" is meant to give students the confidence to continue through their life, while having countless smiles and successes on the way. To sum it all up, the values of being a college student come from nothing more than the self-discovery and self-purpose that one reflects upon while attending.

Knowing myself I would tell myself to make sure i had plenty to talk about with my new friends and would be open to sharing my past freely with those whom I bonded. I also wish I knew that college would be so splitting of those who are truly motivated and those who skate by. You can not let other peoples success' and failures affect how you think about yourself.

Out of the many things I could share with myself, I would first remind myself to eat healthy and stick to my regimented workout plans, reminding myself that as you grown older, your metabolism slows down?.fast. Next I would reassure myself that college is awesome and a wonderful time to grow and experience new people who aren?t stuck in clicks and ridiculous high school drama. After all those important facts were relayed, I would encourage me to continue reading and studying up on topics related to my major even after I graduate. Then I would finish off with advice along the lines of: ?gets lots of scholarships because college is hard on your pocket.? There would be so many things I would love to tell myself about where to be at what times, what not to do, or people to avoid, what stocks to buy into or simply to enjoy life, but since I only have 200 words, that would have to do.

The major advice I would give myself is to finish off strong in high school. A.P. classes are incredibly beneficial in getting college credit. Also, I would say it's important to keep an open mind especially with those who may have very different opinions and backgrounds. As an athlete I would say that making the jump from high school soccer to college soccer is extremely more physical. I would have liked to prepare myself more for that experience. As a student who pays for my entire education, I would say that it is important to start off strong because the amount of money I spend each semester and the three jobs that I work to pay for it, need to have a positive result.

Never let anyone tell you that you aren't smart enough to do something, try your best in every way possible., and don't be ashamed to ask for help because no question a dumb question.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would share several key pieces of advice with myself that I have gained thus far in my college career. First, I would stress the importance of time management. Both the workload and the class schedule in college is very different from high school. One may not have the same classes every day, yet keeping up with work is crucial to performing well in college. Tools like a daily planner for assignments, and a calander marked with important tests and papers are helpful for staying on track. Next I would advise myself to hone my writing skills. Paper writing is emphasized on a much greater scale in college, and professors have high expectations. Efficient paper writing is also key, for deadlines tend to be abbreviated. Finally, I would love to be able to tell myself to take a deep breath and relax. College preparation can be so stressful that it is easy to miss the wonder and grandeur of it all. Appreciating being a college student and embracing the new phase in life is just as important as attending class or making the Dean's List.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would persuade myself to take the process of choosing a college more seriously. I did not take the time to look at the wide array of options available when selecting a school. My choice didn't match my personality. I somewhat regret going to St. Norbert College because of how small it is, the athletics, the social life, and proximity to home. Recently I have had the opportunity to visit a friend at the University of Kansas, and I felt at home. I realized that's how college should feel. I am amazed by the community atmosphere, endless amounts of extra-curriculuar clubs and activities and the resources for academic success available for students. I tried almost everything I could to transfer to KU, but it didn't work out financially. I know a lot of people that like St. Norberts, but it's not for me. Knowing what I know now, I would have put more effort into finding the right school for me instead of just settling for something safe.

Looking back on my descion process considering college, I would not do it any differently. I followed my heart, and knew St. Norbert was the best school for me; I truly felt at home and always will. The transition was tough and if I could go back to a year ago before starting college I would tell myself to focus , do not become attached to people and do not be afraid to get involved. Sometimes within the first semester of college I would obsess over my future and what I was going to do. It is overwhelming to feel like you have to decide what you will do with the rest of your life and thinking the first friends you meet will be there forever like people say. The advice would be to focus on the task at hand; study, go to class and talk to your professors. I did what I thought would be enough but being on your own for the first time everyone makes mistakes. Do not think you can be involved with too much, do not be afraid to make new friends, everyone is in the same situation of discovering themselves, and be open to change.