University of North Texas Top Questions

Study very hard. Take a math class this year no matter how hard it may seem.

You have only lived for a fraction of time. Invest the rest of your life in something you are passionate about. Don't waste time on working at a dead end job, fighting with your parents, or dating. These things will not make you happy in the long run. Paint your picture and then live it!

Mike, you need to really focus here, work hard and make sure to take as many A.P. courses as possible. Start deciding what you want to do in life. If you know what you want to do before going in to college it will help you to not waste your own time and money trying to figure out what you want to do. Don't fall into the trap of drugs, alcohol and spending too much time with friends and not enough time on your studies. But don't be shy in college, you'll need friends to help you through. This year is very important and so are the next four. They are arguably the most important four years of your life. And, once your done, you'll look back and be extremely happy you got it done, worked hard and committed yourself to doing well. Make sure to stay focused and don't give up. Your attitude is the hinge to your success; so don't get frustrated when it gets tough, because it will. Happiness is not a state to arrive at but rather a means to travel by. And, always be passionate in everything!

If I could go back to my senior year, I would make some different decisions. I thought that going away was the thing to do, and that everyone was doing it. Come to find out, I really hated being away. I let people influence my decisions on where to go to school that I wish I had not listened to. Funny that I would find myself at the school I said I would never go to. I would have reminded myself, like I would remind seniors today, to follow your heart, and your gut feeling. You do not have to do when your friends are doing, and it is okay to stay closer to home. I would remind myself that everyone is different, and all that matters is that I am happy and proud of myself. It is difficult to succedd in a place where you are not comfortable. Follow your gut feeling, work hard, and do what you think is right. If you do that, then there is no room for unhappiness and failure. All that matters in the end of college, no matter where you go, is that piece of paper, and the knowledge you have gained.

Learn how to study --everyone learns in a different way, and in college, your teachers don't spoon feed you the information you'll need to know for the exams. Start planning early ---figure out what you want to do, what you want to major in, apply for college admission and financial aid early. Don't make decisions based on your friend/boyfriend ---Remember this is your investment, your education and your life. Make the choices that are best for you.

I would have told myself not to take a semester off, it would put me too far behind. I would have also told my self to obtain better study habits now and not to let myself be so shy.

Don't slack off. Take math classes your high school year so you will not forget how to do simple math. Take a foreign lanauage. Keep your GPA up like as a 3.0(out of a 4.0 scale).

Well I was never a high school senior, I graduated a year early, but if I went back and talked to myself my junior year, I would just let myself know, college classes are NOT high school, you are not going to work for what you want and be prepared for that, do not let anyone hold you back, do not feel bad because you don?t party and instead stayed home to study. Do what feels right, your life is in your hands, you make it what it is, and NO ONE can stop you. You are smart, and if you try you can do anything that you want. All you have to do is believe in yourself, you will succeed, and you will prove every wrong. Let your family be your rock, no matter the distance they will always be there, and they will always have faith in you. When you feel like you are alone and have no one else, you have yourself, and when you learn that, that will be enough and everything will fall perfectly into place.

Being able to go to college is an awesome opportunity that should not be taken for granted. It is fun and you get to meet new people of all cultures and learn interesting things. The most important part of college is the education you receive. It is so important to stay focused and study study study. Utilize the resources the school offers you, after all you're paying for them right? Don't be afraid to ask questions, because it only makes you smarter. If you're unsure about something and don't ask a question, then you'll never know how to find the answer. Get involved with on-campus activities and clubs. These groups and events are not only fun, but are important to put on your resume` when applying for a job. Employers want to see that you were able to balance school and you social life well. Also, get involved in the community and give back to others. Whether it's picking up trash around campus or volunteering at a food bank. Every little bit helps and you'll feel good about yourself. Remember work hard play hard and it'll all payoff. Good Luck!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself how hard paying for college is and that I need to start looking for scholarships EARLY! Its really hard when you are the first generation student to go to college and try to make something of herself. I want to be a great teacher one day and show my knowledge that I have gained in college. It really hard to keep going at your dream when you know you might not be able to take an extra class because of your money situation. I know I have it in me to accomplish my dreams all I need now is financial support to help me. I would tell myself in high school that college is not all fun and games all the time. I love UNT and what they have done for me but I am very unhappy that I don't get as much financial support that other people get, that I see can afford college and are not struggling. That is what I would tel myself if I could go back in time.