Winona State University Top Questions

Well I have not started but, I do start Augest 31. I can wait! So I will tell you why I think is valuable to go. Why is it because , you have to go to learn. The more you learn the better off you will be when you are done. I'm a stay at home mom now. But after I am don't I would like to open a bussiness. So already bring 23 and haven a family I know just how inportant it is to go. It is really hard out there now and with out a digree in something it is hard to find work. I only wish that I would have gone when I got out ofHigh school. College is not about partys. But going and applying yourself. So you can make the best out of life. So if you are not going to go to class then why even go to school because you are not going to pass the class by staying home and partying. So i hope that you don't just trow mine you because it ws hard to write this one because I have not started. Well thank you for everything.

I have not yet had the chance to experience college; but i will be attending this Fall. I am extremely excitied to be able to experience something like this. An education is very important to me, and i did not want my education to end at just highschool. i am a very ambitious person, and want to stretch my boundaries beyond belief. I want to get everything i can out of mu life, and i know that college is the way to do so. I have visitied the campus i will be attending, and by just seeing it, i know it will be a very enjoyable experience. And although it is a community college (Long Beach City), i know that it will give me the tools and chance to fufill my dreams of attending a four year college. College is the thing that will make my life that much better, and i cannot wait to see how it will be once i begin attending.

My college experience has shaped me into the person I am today. The opportunities, experiences, and challenges have helped me to discover my passions, and decide what I would like to do with my future. I have been given many hands on experiences within my program that have allowed me to test the waters and discover which specific area of study I would like to pursue. I believe that college is valuable to attend, because it gives an opportunity to broaden your horizons of knowledge, learn about a variety of people and places, and it will help you succeed in your career. Employers are not only looking for an educated individual to fill their positions, but if you receive an education you are more likely to advance within your business and capture a stable and happy future.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. Although I am only going to be a sophmore this upcoming year, i still have learned a lot about adapting to a new environment and being on my own, away from my parents. Being on your own is a big change for most people and leaves you with a great deal of authority over yourself and what you do and gives you the power to make all your own decisions. A great thing about Winona is that the campus is all in one area so it doesnt take much time to adapt to the campus and find your way around. The towns people also seem very friendly to the college students and make the experience even better. Pretty much anything you need is within walking distance and easily found. Overall my experience at Winona State has been great so far.

I graduated from a high school class of 15 students. I was excited to go to a University that had thousands of students! I was ready to meet as many people as possible! I knew I wanted to attend Winona State ever since I was in junior high. I knew that WSU had excellent standards for the Nursing curriculum! I have completed a full year at WSU now and could not have asked for a better experience! I did amazing in my classes and learned more than I could have imagined in one year! I became involved in many campus activities and met more people and friends than I could have imagined! I even became the president of one my clubs! That was never even an option in my tiny high school! I feel like I have developed into a mature and more confident woman after attending WSU. I know my self esteem has skyrocked and I feel like I can accomplish anything now. I couldn't imagine what my life would be like if I didn't attend college. It truly has made me a better person. I look forward to many more years of experiences in the future!

Attending Xavier University has been both a challenging and rewarding experience for me. Xavier is a historically Black University which now is extremely diverse with many cultures. It has been both a culture shock and an eye opening experience. At Xavier University the students are very focused on who they are and what they want to become. At Xavier I have become more independent in my thinking and exposed to new and diverse ideas. Xavier faculty challenge me everyday to open my mid to new ways of thinking and discover my full potential. It is exhausting and thrilling at the same time. It is every thing my mother promised her university would be and more. I am now a true thinker, not just a compilation of facts and figures. I can hold my on in a discussion and logically bring my opponent to respect my thoughts. I am confident and am growing into the Christian man my mother raised me to be. Xavier University is the only Black Catholic University in America. My spiritual needs are met everyday. I feel the presence of something higher on this campus. It has been the best decision of my short life..

Attending Winona State University as a freshman this past year has been an incredible experience for me. Growing up in a small town where everybody knows your name made me a little a nervous about attending college. I have quickly embraced college life and the freedom that comes with being an independent student yet in a protected environment. Attending a four year university helps define who you are as an individual. The basic values that I have learned growing up have helped me make smart decisions and choices about my future. One of the best college experiences that I have come to realize is that I am in charge of my own destiny. I need to make choices about classes I will attend, organizations that I will join and seeking advice to help plan my future. Each decision I make is a reflection of the person that I am and the person that I want to be. I do not believe that I would have taken control of my own life in such a manner if I had not made the decision to attend college. I am self-motiviated and believe that I can make a positive change.

I sometimes wish I could defy the space-time continuum and travel back to my senior year of high school. As a recent college graduate, I have some counsel I would impart to my eighteen-year-old self. Apply yourself and discover your passions. You?re paying for your education, and if not, someone else is funding it for you. Embrace the challenge of projects that are bigger than yourself and your own personal goals. Be open-minded, but not so open that your brain falls out. Know why you hold the beliefs you do, but don?t be afraid to learn things that change the way you think about the world. Make friends and keep them; invest in relationships that will last. Get involved and stay involved. Still, be realistic: limit your activities so you can know the people in them and keep your commitments. Get to know people who are like you and different from you. Connect with both. Disappointments are inevitable; some will be small mishaps, others life-changing experiences. Maintain perspective and balance?college is a remarkable opportunity to learn about yourself, others, the world, and how your future can dynamically impact all three.

If I could say anything to myself during senior year, I would tell myself three basic things in order to make my transition go more smoothly. Firstly, I would tell myself to always keep things in perspective. The first time I realized that I had two tests and a project in the same week I felt like the world was crashing down around me! Of course, I got through all of the stress and looking back it didn?t seem so terrible. But if I would have been able to keep everything in perspective I would have been a lot less stressed. Secondly, I would have told myself to be really outgoing and take every social opportunity that presented itself right away in the first semester. Right at the start of the semester everyone is trying to make friends, and it?s much easier to get to know people when everyone is making an effort. Thirdly, I would tell myself to make sure that I take time for myself. College can get really hectic, but if you don?t make time for yourself, it?s impossible to succeed in school. These are very important things for entering students to know.

Dear Senior Self, I know you may not believe me when I say this, but college is not as scary as everyone makes it out to be. You are in your senior year and this is your year to shine. You are at the top of the food chain right now so grab every advantage you can. My biggest suggestion to you is to take more Advanced Placement Classes. You may be thinking to yourself, "No way! I'm not ruining my GPA." Just trust me. The more AP courses you take in high school the better off you will be in college. If you take AP courses you will also be gaining college credits in high school and it is not costing you any money. Remember to let yourself shine and get involved around school. GPA is not the only thing that is important. Be involved and be active. Prepare yourself and get yourself ready to be the best college student you can be. Get into good studying habits now before it is to late. One final piece of advice...take advantage of Grandma's cooking more. The cafeteria is NOT like Grandma's cooking. Good Luck, College Self