University of Kansas Top Questions

I know you've been told repeatedly what to do to get into college and to get scholarships. A perfect GPA, participate in clubs and sport, keep a job, and volunteer. But you haven't been told what to do once you get there. You haven't learned how to study, or how to say no to friends because mom always does that. So here is what you need to know. You can sleep when your dead is a terrible theory to live by, saying no to your friends when they want to go to the bar again tonight is ok, they will want to go tomorrow too. Fifteen minutes of studying at three o?clock in the morning, when you get home from that party, for that test you have in four hours isn't studying. The best advice I can give you is don?t be stupid and set your priorities. If you come to college to party you are going to have an amazing time, but unlike high school your grades will suffer. I know you hate highschool but if you put the work in, this school has a lot to offer. Take advantage of it.

I know you are scared. Coming from a high school of 100 students and a town of just 1000, the transition to the huge college campus sounds terrifying. Just because your entire town could fit into one of your lecture halls doesn't mean that the school is too big for you. You will find your place at the school and come to love the vastness and diversity of it. There is something comforting about not recognizing every face you see and knowing that there is always going to be someone new to meet. Even though you only knew two people attending this university, you will soon meet hundreds more; including a best friend that will always be there for you. I know how much a worry bug you are, and how extremely nervous you get in new situations, but you will soon overcome all your fears and come to enjoy your college experience more that you could ever imagine. You won't have any trouble loving college. Alongside your many new friends you will have the time of your life and start to fear your graduation date at which you must leave the place you now call home.

I would tell myself to take a financial planning class, because college is expensive. Also that its not as scary as it looks, just study hard and you'll be fine.

The very first thing I would tell myself would be to slow down and take a deep breath, because I'm going to need to learn how to do that often. High school seniors may feel like mature adults, but they are mistaken. College is something so different than any previous experience that one must personally engage in it to fully understand. Living on your own brings so much more than a lack of a curfew. Time management overall is the umbrella that college students need to stand under to succeed. Under that umbrella comes study skills, student involvement, and staying focused. Without knowing how to study, students can't be expected to know material for tests. Reading words on a page isn't hardly the same as writing notecards and reviewing them repeatedly. If a student feels lost in the huge crowd, clubs or activities are a great way to make the campus feel smaller and more connected. Staying focused is key in college, because without focus, life can seem like a stressful blurr; surely not something you want to encounter while on your own without a parent to give you advice whether you want it or not.

Experience the school first hand. If you want a true feel for what the social/academic life is like, then you should go beyond the school ran "tour." If you know people that go to the school, spend the weekend there; you don't want to waste a semester (or four years) of the best years of your life at a place you don't like! The people who give yours are paid to make the school seem awesome, you need to get a real students perspective. Secondly, branch out! I spent the majority of my Friday and Saturday nights playing beer pong in my buddy's dorm room while i could have been meeting lots of other interesting people elsewhere. the problem was that I didn't branch too far from my old high school clique and literally, spent the weekends with the exact same four or five people. I understand why I didn't fully enjoy my first year of college to the best it could have been, and I am taking this advice myself. I know I will have a blast this second time around!

The choice of a college is obviously an extremely important decision. The strength of particular curriculae for areas of study in which a prospective student could be interested is paramount to this decision, but should not be the only guiding criterion for the epoch known as college. The previous sentence was prim and proper, and violated few, if any, of traditional english grammar conventions. It's gotta feel right, man. Committing four or more years of one's life to a place that doesn't feel right is nonsense of the highest caliber. Sure, one goes to college to learn. But learning is far more difficult than it should be when a student is in a place to which he or she feels no emotion. If there's no vivacity, no spunk or general character, no charm to a campus, then it's just as interesting as beige tile in an office hallway. If the student is not happy with his or her surroundings, then what impetus is there for that student to succeed? What drive is there for one to take no prisoners in a realm he or she can't stand? Find a college that just feels right.

Make sure you know how much money and scholarships are available and choose wisely. Do not just pick a school that everyone else is going to. Do not be afraid to go some where that no one is because you will make new friends and you will always have your old friends!

Visit the school and talk to students oncampus about anything you can think of that would possibly affect your decision to attend.

First find out what you expect to gain from the college. Then, find the one that fits your expectations best. Do things early to get the best results.

The University of Kansas is a great institution where the students get great value for their money. There are several ways to interact with other students and become involved on campus. PICK ME PLEASE!