University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Top Questions

If I could go back in time I would give myself a lot of advice. The first thing would have to be that in college your grades are not supported by homework and quiz points. Most professors don't give out homework, extra quizzes, or even end of the year term papers. Your grade in the class is just based on your exams you take and in some classes you only take 3, so if you do bad on one there is no way you can get your grade up. I would tell myself this so I would learn ahead of time to get better study skills and prepare for exams better. Another thing I would tell myself is the importance of scheduling out your day. It doesn't take long in college before it is midnight and you just got done with homework. If you learn in high school how to prioritize your day you could get to bed much earlier and be well rested for the next day.

If I had the opportunity to talk to myself as a high school senior, the first thing I would say is congratulations on your hard work and determination. Being the first of my family to attend college put a lot of pressure on me, causing me endless stress and initial discomfort. I would tell myself that the struggles I spent sleepless nights thinking about all worked out and made me a better person, because they allowed me to learn proper time management, study skills, and leadership components that helped me gain acceptance into the rigorous, highly-competitive Oshkosh nursing program. Most importantly, I would tell myself to lighten up a bit and take the time to join an organization or volunteer just for fun, because those will be the things I look back at after college and remember the most. All in all, the best advice I could go back and give myself would be to keep my head high so I can overcome the struggles that are testing my goals, and that these struggles need to be endured at my highest capability because they have put me exactly where I want to be in my life.

Don't worry so much. In high school I had a lot of anxiety about the transition to college. I was very worried about moving away from the place that I had lived my whole life. I was afraid that I'd feel like I didn't belong here. I would want to tell myself not to worry about it. I love it in college now. I love everything about the college experience and I wish I would have known that in the year before I left for college. If I would have known then what I know now, I would have been able to enjoy my summer more. Also, the process of moving wouldn't have been so scary. It would have been more exciting.

College is the place where I started to find out who I really was, but when I first arrived, I had no idea what I wanted to do or who I was trying to become. I was lost on a campus of thousands of students. Change is hard, but there are things that I could have done to ease my transition. If I could go back, I would tell myself to go to some meetings - even if I didn't end up joining, at least I would have broadened my horizons and tried something new. Getting involved in activities around campus is also a great way to become a part of your school. It is a great way to meet friends, and it looks good to prospective employers after graduation. I would also tell myself to take advantage of all the educational assistance that is available: go see a tutor, talk to my professor, and get together with classmates. I would have made my first year much easier if I would have dropped my guard and admitted that I needed help. College is a different academic environment than high school, and needing help is normal. Don't be afraid!

Always make sure to keep your old papers and speeches; you can look back to them as a reference when you're a college student. Get involved in as many clubs as you can while you're still a high school student and have fun. In college there isn't as much free time so enjoy having fun while you still can. Also, make sure to volunteer often so that you could put that down on your resume and qualify for scholarships. Get you study skills to develop because college needs good quality study skills. Although high school teachers are always preparing you for college, it actually isn't that hard (so far). Slack off while you still can in high school because slacking off in college is not a good idea.

Focus. Concentrate on your studies and focus on education. College isn't free so get good grades so you can qualify for scholarships instead of paying for your tuition by yourself. I know everything like football, friends, and girlfriends, seems like a big deal right now in high school but a year from now none of that matters. All that matters is getting a college education and finding a way to pay for it. So wake up and focus.

If I coul go back in time at some point in High School I would choose the beginning of my freshmen year. I would choose the beginning of my freshmen year because I would have told myself to try harder because the first semester of high school will efffect my GPA in a big way. Also I would go back in time to the beginning of my freshmen year because that is when I started working. I would tell myself to spend my money wisely and save as much as I can because when your in college your parents aren't there to help you out and money is always tight. Also all seniors in high school are so excited to leave and go to college I would tell them and myself not to wish time away cause once its gone youll want it back. I would tell myself not to be so nervous on the first couple nights in college and that everything will get better. Also branch out when you arrive at college it makes everything a lot easier.

The advice I would give myself is to be outgoing! Go out and meet new people and make new connections in the world. There is no reason for someone to be shy, you should just be yourself. Yes, people will always judge you about something, but who cares. As long as you aren't causing harm to yourself or others... you should do what you want to with your life. Take into considerations people's opinions but DO NOT have their opinion make up your mind about something. You are in control of your own life.

Looking back on my high school-self, I would definitely inform myself of the various challenges there are in the "real world", I would remind myself that love will get you nowhere and to focus on school. I would also inform my past self how important maintaining finances are, to not spend foolishly. Focus as best as you can in school, do not take your family for granted and never chose a relationship over what's truly best for you. Basically, do not try and grow up too fast, there will be plenty of time for outside things once you are done with school, do things that make you happy and never conform to what anyone else wants you to do. You are your own person and no one can take that away from you unless you allow them to. Be proud of who you are and maintain a healthy lifestlye. Above all, I would tell my past self to not give up on basketball, to keep playing throughout community college because it could ultimately lead you to great things in the future.

I would tell myself to not spend so much and save money because you tend to buy more things that you need since you are not living at home with mom and dad. Also to go to college single, its better than cheating and regretting later. I would also tell myself to practice on study skills! Since they are valuble for exams. Another thing would be to make sure that Financial aid gets in early!