Western Oregon University Top Questions

Before I came to Western I wish I would have known to apply for more scholarships. I also wish I would have been more aware of the fact that college is a huge step in growing up. I knew that it was a part of growing up, but didn't realize the impact it would have on me. I feel like I went from a toddler to an adult. It's all a learning process. One step at a time.

I wish that I would have practiced time management more before coming to this school. That has been one of my biggest challenges. And if I was going to give advice to anyone about attending college I would say to manage your time wisely and if you don't know how to do that ask people who do. Talk to teachers, friends, or even find a class to take about time management.

I wish I had known how important it was to pay your parking tickets before the next semester! If you had any unpaid tickets, they would hold your funds until they had been paid.

I wish I would have known how difficult it would be being in a college setting at only 17. It's a challenge because you're a bit looked down on and sometimes left out when the kids go dancing or just out in general. Even though it's a challenge, it was worth it to graduate early and get a head start on my career.

I wish I had known that the academic advisors were not very helpful.

How small the community was and how accessable everything was if you weren't able to drive to go to major stores.

I wish I had known it'd be so easy to get in once I graduated. I graduated with Honors and a 3.69 GPA, but continued to work in my small town's supermarket. My girlfriend of 16 months now, was applying, so I decided to go through the same application procedure. We both got accepted, and we both love it. My social life has greatly increased, and I love every aspect of it. It's hard, but I aspire to becoming a successful teacher. Western offers that.

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That I can do it!