University of Kansas Top Questions

Have an open mind about taking classes that you think don't or won't apply to your degree or future plans. Allow yourself to be exposed fully to the education offered through the basics required for your degree. It will make you a more well-rounded person and open you up to things you never knew you would be interesed in. They do say that not everyone needs to go to college, but any sacrifice you make to do it is well worth it. You don't want to spend twenty years of your life in the work force not being able to move forward just because you don't have a degree. It's worth it. Make the sacrifice to do what you have to and stay focused so that you can get get the foundation you need for your future. Pay now short term, and reap the rewards for the rest of your life. Despite what you think about yourself now, and even if no one else sees it, you are a smart girl and you are going to make it!

If i could go back in time i would tell myself to enjoy the little things that i didnt have as much time to do. In highschool I was always mainly concerned with keeping my grades up above the average high school student while at the same time balancing time out for sports. I would recommend myself to get involved more in group activities so that way here at college i could be more involved with the rest of the student body. In high school i was known through out the school as a state champion in football at Hutchinson High SchooI. In college, i see that being involved makes the college life alot more enjoyable, getting to meet new people is something i really enjoy to do. With having the ambition of becoming a dentist i believe being social is a good thing for me to acquire, especially when i will need to meet new clients. If i could go back and tell myself something academically, i would tell myself to pay more attention toward the end of my classes, because some of that valuable information i could have used here at HCC in a few of my courses.

If I could go back in time I would have tons of advice for my high school self. First, I would explain to myslef that grades do actually matter and to not blow off your freshman year of college beacuse you low GPA will come back to hurt you later on. Also, I would tell you to stay close with your little sister and is an amazing person and need you in her life as much as possible. I would also explain to my high school self the importance of getting involved as soon as you get to college. You go to an amazing school that has tons of opportunities in many different fiesld of expertise so take as much advantage of that as possible. Finally, I would tell myself to apply for financial aid before you get to college, money doesn't grow on trees and you will need all the help you can get considering your situation becuase you can't rely on your family forever.

I would tell my self to stop fooling around, buckle down, and be serious about finding scholarships. If I had scholarships it would make my college experience go by so much easier since I wouldn;t have to e so worried about money.

I would tell the high school me to look for more financial aid and scholarships. I'm struggling now for money for school and I could have looked harder. There are so many costs that come up and some extra money would be nice to have for emergencies. I would also tell myself to be more adventurous because no one at school knows who I was in high school. In college, you have a clean slate and can be whoever you want to be.

Dear high school me, You should appreciate your parents so much more than you do! They do so much for you and they love you so much. I know it's hard to get along with them, but they are only trying to do what is best for you. Also, boyfriends are NOT important right now, what's important are your friends. Stay close to your friends and prioritze them over any boy. Also, take more college credit courses, like Biology and Pyschology, that will save you some time once you get to college. Never forget that you are smart, beautiful and kind! Always be kind to others, no matter how "cool" they are. Respect everyone no matter what, and smile more. You are so blessed and should not take everything you have for granted! Do things you would normally be afraid to do, like try out for the cheerleading squad! Or invite someone to tag along for a football game that you wouldn't normally talk to. Live life to the fullest and appreciate every moment, because once high school is gone, it's gone forever! Sincerely, Future me.

Inhale. Shake off your fearful thoughts! After you are all moved in and saying goodbye to your friends and family, there will be that moment where you think to yourself, "What am I doing here? What if I am at the wrong place? What if I don't fit in?" But you have to realize that everyone around you--the people you room with, the people on your floor, the people in your classes--are in the exact same situation as yourself, and they are ALL eager to find their fit in this new environment. So, take comfort in the fact that you are not alone in your worries, and channel this nervous energy into participating in class discussions, getting involved in extra-curricular activities, and introducing yourself to new people. If put yourself out there it will make your educational experience all the more exciting and impactful. Speaking of your education, be sure to not overpack your schedule because you are going to to have to devote a lot more time to your studies. College classes are definitely harder, but the transition to this higher level of learning will come fairly naturally, so you'll do fine. And exhale.

The advice I would give myself, is to save up money a lot better then I have. Never give up just keep moving forward. Even though I'm struggleing and have struggled in the past. I let my struggles take over me. I would not let them take over me like I have in the past. I will finish colleg and become an Occupational Therapist Assistant. I would learn how to destract myself from all the distractions I have in countered in the past. I have moved away from the distractions so I am already on top of my game. I will not stop until I am finished with school.

If I could go back and time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that high school is nothing compared to college. I would encourage my high school self to take the ACT more seriously and to take the test as many times as possible. I would also encourage my high school self to research all the possible graduate programs before settling on a major. Studying more would be another piece of advice to give to my high school self. Now that I am in college, I know that it requires more motivation and work than all four years of high school combined. Also, I would encourage my high school self to begin studying things outside the realm of what is learned in high school in order to expand my knowledge before entering into a university. My high school self would also need to become more involved in volunteer work in order to learn better leadership and social skills involved in the transition from high school to college life.

I would go back and tell myself to get enrolled in as many duel-credit classes possible during senior year. If I had done that, I wouldn't be paying more money for a class I could have gotten done in high school. This also would have helped me keep on track with my classes so I could graduate on time (I wouldn't of had to take summer classes!). I would also tell myself that while I need to focus on school, to make sure I keep an active social life. I have the tendency of getting too focused in on school sometimes, and that I needed to be prepared to juggle both. I'd tell myself I shouldn't sacrifice one for the other, but to find a perfect balance.