University of Minnesota-Duluth Top Questions

Join clubs right away! Make sure you establish good friends right away, and do not focus too much on your romantic relationships. Establish good study skills and have high expectations for yourself. Everything has the potential to get much better in college - acacdemically, socially, romantically, etc. Embrace the library and tutoring center. Live off campus, it is much better than on campus. Do not ever feel ashamed if you have to go to the counseling center - seeking help is not giving up, it is being active. You will be surprised at how many other people are in the same boat. Your experience will be awesome if you believe it will be!

Step out of your box, meet new people, and don't be so shy.

I would tell myself to enroll in a four year college and apply for first college student scholarships. I don't know how many times I've beat myself for not apply to scholarships that could have helped me pay for my college funds and help my parents out with less financial problems. Another word of advice would have been to keep away from groups that don't particularly care about their education. It caused me to be less strict in ways that I wish I would have been. Please keep away from boys. It wasn't the right time and it took away time for studying and the relationship never worked out at the end.

I would tell myself to go out there, get invovled and stick with it! Join lots of clubs and stick with them. It's a great way to learn time management skills and meet people. Now is the time to get out there and discover your talents and learn what you love, so try as many new things as you can. The education is important, but the memories will make it all worthwhile. Go out there, be yourself, meet people, and experience as much as you can.

I would tell my self to look for more scholarships because college is a lot more expensive then i thought it would be. Also i would tell my self to save more of my money instead of throwing it away on things that i really didnt need.

You study your graduation cap, flipping it over continuously, contemplating your future. It slips from your grip and falls to the floor into a pile of manwich left behind from your graduation party. You frown as your symbol of success is defiled by canned meat. You will eventually learn that success is undefinable. You have been misguided into believing sleep deprivation, grades, and results are the recipe for collegiate greatness. Understand that college is simply something you complete; life is the real experience. Skip studying sometimes to go on an adventure with friends, call your mom, or devote time to a needy cause. These are the experiences that open your eyes to opportunities you could have missed and creative solutions to problems you didn’t know you had. Dare to learn differently, don’t just study the material, understand it, relate it to your life and apply it. Get to know your professors; they strive to impact students by offering valuable insight. Appreciate the little things; time will fly by. Leave your cap in the manwich, find a new way to define success; and don’t be afraid to meander from the obvious path, conformity has never accomplished great innovation.

I would tell my high school self to focus more and take college seriuously. I was one of those students in high school who did not have to study very much to get good grades. So when I went to college I thought it would be the same way and I was very wrong. I struggled a lot my first semester and had to learn how to study for exams and take proper notes. So the adivce I would give myself would be to be realistic and know that college classes are no walk in the park.

If I could go back in time to talk to my high school senior self, there are a couple pieces of advice I would gladly share with myself. The first is that it is ok to change your mind. A lot of people go into college with a set path in their mind, thinking that they can not change their mind, but that is not the case. If you want to change your major to something that you love more, do it. College is an experience and sometimes getting the best experience means dealing with some change, but change is not bad as long as it will make you happy in the long run. The second most imporant advice I would give myself is to get involved. Join clubs that interest you and stick with them. Say hi to people in the hall. Don't be afraid to meet new people. Go to on campus events and meet people. Don't let the fear of being judged stop you from doing what you love or are interested in. If you are surrounded by people who share the same interest, ideals, and beliefs as you then who is there to judge.

Meet people and get involved, try to join many clubs and organizations. Live in the dorms, atleats your first year, it will help you get connected to people. Try not to fall behind in your classes and do well on Act.

Going back in time and talking to my former self, I would suggest doing more research in schools, apply for more scholarships, and apply earlier to internship opportunities and the like. Inform myself that there is a lot of work involved in college, but that it can be a lot of fun too; don't worry so much about it. Everything will work out just fine if you apply yourself.

Going back to senior year I would tell myself that the passion for storytelling does not fit well with the journalism courses I'm about to take (which would have been realized had our school not dropped its only film class the year before). I would tell me that the girls I'm about to dorm with are intelligent, funny, and down to earth; that I will grow close to them beyond imagined, but to be careful- they are juniors and go out often because they went to their classes and have their work done. I would remind myself to put school in front of partying- there will be another party tomorrow night and this time Dad, Aunt Ronnie and Uncle Charlie won't be there to make sure my work is getting done. Finally, I'd tell me to talk to my suitemate Stephanie. She is majoring in Cinema and Cultural Studies so instead of never attending my classes make the switch now. Hopefully by doing this I am able to set right the path that's been right in front of me the whole time.

I know that as a high school senior I thought college would be this huge change. In some ways it is and someways it isn't. I would tell myself not to be so afraid of being a freshman and feeling like an outsider. That awkward feeling passes within weeks of arrival. I would also tell myself to be ready to meet new people. Classes will be larger and more hands on but I can do it if I just apply myself and work hard. Another thing I would want to tell myself is that the first few weeks are going to be hard. Being away from home and your family will be tough but it will soon pass and you're discover more independence. The most important thing that I wish I had known would be to put myself out there more. It's okay to be the one to start a conversation and make a new friend. And if it doesn't work out that's okay too. About to go into my junior year I just realized that I wished I had made more relationships, and doing so in the first few months would have been easy.

I would have told my high school self to research the colleges and majors out there more and not to just settle. I come from a town that it seems if you don't get out of it right after high school, you're stuck here forever. I've known this is not where I want to be for the rest of my life, yet I chose to stay here thinking I could transfer later. Three years later and thousands of dollars later in student loans, I'm transfering schools and pursuing the major I wanted to right our of high school. If only I wouldn't have just settled I would be graduating on time and wouldn't have wasted all the money I have. It seems in today's world, you almost have to know what you want to do right when you get into college so you can get right on track. It's so crazy expensive that you can't really afford to take three years to figure out what you want to do like I did. I'm happy I'm transfering but I wish I would have made the right decision to start with.

If I could go back in time knowing what I know about college life, I would tell myself two things: apply to as many as scholarships as I can and create new study habit that will help me in the future. College could be stressful sometimes. When I first arrived in college, I thought I could pass all my classes by doing bare minimum. After the second month, the home works and exams started to be more intense and hard. After that, I tried to be more organized and start a new study habits to ease the stress but it was too late. The fact that the final exams were accumulative made the situation even worse. Now I started a new study habit and I decided to start keep track of everything, which will make everything easier. Money has been a problem in our family since I came to the United States in 2009. My Mother, as a single Mom, has been working hard to fulfill our necessity. Recently, she has been out of work, which affected everybody in the family. I had some school fees that I could not pay and some school supplies that I could not buy.

learn good study habits, you have to put a lot more work into lectures than you think. Make friends early, they really help you stay sane when you are overwhelmed with school work. Pick academically focused friends because they make really good study buddies. Budget money so that when you come down to your last semester you don't have to think about putting it off because you can't afford it.

Make friends right away that will help hold you accountable for your school work. Go to a counselor when you are feeling upset or you can't figure something out about what you are going through. That is what they are there for! Overall just have fun and grow closer to God. Get involved in things and meet a variety of different people!

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would first calm myself down. Anxiety gets the best of you when you are entering a phase of your life that you know nothing about and are preparing to meet new people. The University system creates such an effective and available system to help new students become accustomed to the campus and create a community. There is no reason to worry. I would also tell myself to not slack on applying for scholarships. Loans can be so easy to apply for and collect when you can't see the money in front of you, but once you receive the total amount of money you owe, you wish you would have spent more time applying for scholarships than out with friends. Last, I would encourage myself to join clubs, religious groups, and any other social activity that allows myself to meet new people. You need a community when you are away from home and experiencing something so new and out of your element.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as high school senior regarding what I know about college now. I would tell myself to stay focus in high and get the best grades to compete with other students who are getting in the same career field as me. Also, I would tell myself that to get a score on the ACT or SAT that will give me the opportunity to go to any university or college of my dream. I would also advise myself to learn some techniques in high school that could be useful in college. In addition, I would advise myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible because that money will be useful to pay for my expenses. I will also tell myself to take some college classes while attending high school that will help me to be closer to my dream as a high senior. I would apply to a lot of universities and colleges. I would tell myself to take classes that are challenging in high school to help me understand that college will be harder and harder. These are some advices that I advise myself to take.

Things are tougher than they seem in the 'real world' than you may imagine at 18. College life is exciting and rewarding in so many ways. There will be so many new people to meet and the possibilites for learning anything are endless. Keeping a positive strong support system with friends and family are extremely important to get through the tough times. Stay focused and consider each opportunity that comes up carefully. Choose a path in your education that is truely you. Never lose sight of your goal and dreams. Stay positive and work hard. You can make ANYTHING happen, whether you realize it now or not. Trust me. A lot of hard work and dedication will get you everywhere.

Dear Jodi, If I remember correctly, you are senior who is confused about almost everything. You don't know where you're going to be in a year, and you don't know what to study when you get there. You just want to stay in your small town with your friends and family. You want to stay in a place that is familar to you. You don't want life to change. I am writing to tell you that although change is scary, it will help you grow to be a stronger, wiser, and more open person. It's okay to not know exactly what you want to do. This is your time to make mistakes and learn from yourself! Just keep studying hard and get those scholarships! College is not a decision you will look back on with regret. It's a chance for you to invest in your education so you can give back to the world. In the next year you are going to come to Duluth and eventually settle on International Relations Major so you can join the Peace Corp do you can help change the world for good.

Hope, Relax. You'll eventually figure out where you want to be, who you want to be, and what you want to be.

If I could go back in time and speak to myself as a high school senior, there are a few key things I would emphasize. I would first talk about the importance of early involvement in community service projects, since I would not be the person I am today without the character I’ve gained through volunteering. I am grateful that these experiences have helped contribute to my passion I have for helping others and reaffirmed my pursuit of Physical Therapy as a career, which I know will one day present me with the necessary tools to do so. I would also emphasize early invovlement in extra-curricular activities such as participation in intramural sports, on campus student organizations, or even work as a campus tour guide. It was these specific activites that allowed me to feel connected on a deeper level with my campus and I only wish I would have been involved sooner in my college career. Lastly I would make it a strong point to say that drinking alchohol for fun on the weekends is not the only way to make new friends, and that there are always endless other options for entertainment.

I would tell myself to get more involved on campus. Join a club/organization or start your own. Don't be afraid of standing out and don't try to stay in the background. Professors are there to help you. If you do need help, don't be afraid to raise your hand in class or go to their office hours for some extra help. They want you to succeed in school and in life so they will be more than willing to help you. You can also go to the tutoring center or even your fellow classmates who the subject comes easy to them. Don't let anyone tell you what to do and go ahead and experiment. Here is your chance to become yourself and to really learn who you are and what you want in life. Really enjoy yourself because after college, you will have plenty of bills/loans to be paying and won't have much time to relax and have fun.

I would tell myself that I should have focused more in highschool and prepared myself for college financially more because I didnt't know that my parents weren't able to pay for my college. I would have got a summer job to help pay for my college myself because many people didn't think I was going to attend college because no one in my family had attended college my mom dropped out in the 9 th grade when she had me and my daddy in the 11 th grade. I would also have encouraged myself to be more goal driven. I also would have motivated myself more and believed more in myself more because everyone was telling that I wasn't going to graduated highschool but I did it and graduated with honors and 3.0 gpa. I also would have pushed myself to go to a college away from home to become more independent, gain new experinces and I would have also taught myself how to manage my own money and save for hard times.

As a high school senior, I thought that I wanted to go into Pre-Medicine or Pre-Pharmacy and have a really intense major, just because science and math always interested me. But I did not really know how heavy of a course-load this really was. Although I think this is an excellent goal to have, I sometimes wish that I did not commit to a major so fast and maybe go into college as being Undecided. It would give you more ideas of what kind of other careers are out there after taking more generic classes rather than taking hard core science and math courses right away. I also think that being Undecided at first allows you to ease into the college experience a little slower. People are just trying to figure out what they want to do with their life and are trying to discover new friends who have the same interests as them. Instead of just hopping right into hard, five credit classes right away, I would suggest maybe taking things a little bit slower just to see if you really know what you want to do with your life.

I can say that most of all UMD has given me a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of content. I have been able to get away from the family drama and get a great education (so far). I never feel alone here and I defeinitly feel like I will make it in the real world because of UMD. I am a responsible, calm, compassionate and hardworking college student.

I have learned a lot about who I am and what I want out of life. My love of the arts have been reinforced while my love for teaching them is just beginning. I am becoming better as an artist and developing more skills in the trade.

Thus far, my college experience has taught me that to achieve my goals in life i will have to try my hardest. I have learned that to make it on my own and get a good career i can enjoy i will have to put out all of my effort in school. i believe that attending college has been very valuable to me as it has taught me many lessons, and new skills.

I have gotten many things out of my college experience. One thing i have gotten is new friends. Friends are important in your college career because they make it more enjorable. Your college experience should be enjoyable because you will be more likely to succeed. Another thing I have gotten is knowledge. This is valuable because it will help you in your future career in the work place. It has been valuable to attend this college because the professors know what they are talking about and there is many good people here. The classes are of good quality and a degree from this university is revered.

During the time I have been in college, I have learned that it is a lot tougher out here in the real world than what it had seemed to me while still in high school. I go to school and have a job. With having to work my way from bottom to the top I understand now why it is important to earn my degree. Because in the end, all my hardwork will pay off, and I won't be starting off at the bottom anymore.

I have gotten to meet a lot of amazing people and take classes that are very interesting. The people that I have met can help me get jobs in a few years and allow me to network to make better connections. College has already began to give me the skills I need to be a sucessful accountant.

College can be a life-changing experience for anyone, and I was no exception. Attending this school has allowed me to learn more about myself as an individual in more ways than I ever could have imagined. Looking back over the past four years I can see myself mature emotionally, spiritually, socially and mentally, all in positive ways. As an active member of several extracurricular activities and organizations, I have developed leadership skills that I know will be carried with me throughout graduate school and my future career. Working alongside so many different types of people has taught me to appreciate diversity. It is so important to welcome racial, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, and social differences so that fresh ideas and multiple perspectives can be used to our advantage in making the community a better place. This school pushed me to grow intellectually, and that is something that I will always value.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. It has once again taught me to put myself in anothers shoes. To see how other people live, struggle, and work hard in the environment around us. This school has professors that have pushed me with the hardest tests, essays, and assignments to do my best. I believe that with the guidance of this school anyone can achieve what they believe is their calling in the working enviornment. College has not only prepared me for the working world, but for life as a strong American woman.

I love college. I've met amazing lifetime friends and I'm very happy with my decision to attend UMD. I'm taking interesting classes that I enjoy and when I don't understand I feel comfortable asking the professors for help. I got an on-campus job which is super helpful with paying for tuition and it's really nice not having to commute. The hours are also very flexible and work around my class schedule. Through my job I have gotten to know many of the professors and learned my way around the school very quickly. I like having a connection to the faculty. As for my experience with activites I joined badminton club and I love it. I try to play it at least every weekend and its a lot of fun. It also helps me meet people from different backgrounds then my self. I am strongly involved with the Newman House. I've met so many awesoe people through Newman and have become much closer to God in college. I also feel much healthier in college since I bought a fitness pass which encourages me to workout and UMD provides healthy food options.

I have learned so many things by attending the University of Minnesota Duluth. The type of knowledge that I have gained is not strictly educational, but personal. I think that it is a big step to be on your own and be independent. The college experience is so much different than high school because you have to obtain the determination and self-discipline to study, go to class, and finish homework. It has been valuable for me to attend college because so far I have already learned so many important skills that will help me in the future. One of the many skills I have learned is to balance my time, which is a very important skill to have while in college and in a future career as well. I feel that through college I have also become a harder worker and more dedicated. When I have something to do, I work my hardest to get it done and do my best work. This is also a very important skill for in a career. I have gained much knowledge in my college experience so far, and I know that I will continue to learn things as well.

I have learned a unbearable amount of information from attending Skagit Valley College. The running start program allowed me to get a head start in my education. It was the perfect opportunity for my needs and gained a lot of experience. In high school I lost close friends. I was looking for a new atmosphere that gave me a new beginning. Skagit Valley College gave me a new start and a great learning experience for my degree in software engineering. Every weekday I would wait eight hours until my mom was done with work. During this time I socialized with some of the brightest individuals at the college. I learned how to become more time efficient, organized, and get the most information from a lecture. This group of people prepared me for the challenging course work ahead. The professors at this college are phenomenal. They're excited for your future degree, and want to see you succeed. They are always willing to walk the extra mile for you to understand the material. This college has been a great value to my personal and college life. It has helped me grown to be the person I am today.

Returning to community college after having completed graduate school 10 years earlier, I realized how important it is to stay current in your discpline/career. My college experience enabled me to refresh my scope of knowledge on subjects such as anatomy, physiology and chemistry, all of which I use in my career. I teach these subjects as part of a personal training curriculum and I thought my 15 years of experience in the fitness industry was enough to make me an expert. Instead what I learned is that you can always expand your knowledge and continuing with your education is vital for career growth. I will be leaving my current career and attending a full-time, 15 month accelerated second degree nursing program in May, 2010. I plan to use the disciplined study ethic I developed through my college experiences to help me succeed with such an intensive program. A college experience is what you make of it, and I have always been a student that takes advantage of the scholastic opportunities available to students and I am also a professional who gives back to schools by delivering free guest lectures to students pursuing a degree in health and wellness.

Iam single mother and i have 3 boys. i work to hard full times student and full times worker. my old son is now asu student also. i will graduate school in 2012 summer , be come fashion designer . I will make own clothing line in my store .My career area is on Accessories such as jewerly,shoes,and purses. I would also like to make woman's maternity clothing and baby clothes. My goal is international and global making which I deamed of creating since I was ayoung girl in japan. Right now is a great time for me to study and start my fashion designer bussiness. I am very happy to be in the school which is the dream come thue my life, and I appreciate the suport of my school and my family . but some time need help financal indepedent for my kids for nice birthday gifts and chrismas gifts. I

College has taught me many things, but the thing I consider most important is the understanding of the world around me. University of Minnesota in Duluth (UMD) has shown me how we, as humans, are all connected to one another. For my major (psychology) UMD requires me to take a diverse set of class encompassing a global perspective. For example I?m currently taking a class called ?Marriage & Families worldwide.? In this class we participated in a ?Culture Gram? assignment where we were allowed to interact with six racially diverse students. This panel showed we were connected more than just economically, they taught me we are all members of the human race and need to be more aware of one another. Because of UMD I have become more responsibly engaged in the world!

My college experience has taught my to accept new ideas, explore my beliefs, and learn to be responsible. It is such a complete life change when you move out of your parents house and learn to manage your money alone. College shows you the opportunities in the world like studying abroad or service trips. It gives you hope for a better future and passion to make a difference!

I would tell myself that college is definitely a place where you are able to really define yourself as a person. It is a really good idea to get involved with activities on campus and in the city community to give you experience and to see what you like to do. You may think you know who you are now but a new door has opened and there are so many more opportunities. I would also tell myself to keep an open mind because college is a place where you find many different people with different views and to take advantage of it and learn what people think and how they view things. I would also tell myself to have fun! I know that I take my academics very seriously but that it is okay to experience new adventures and learn from them. College takes a lot of balance and time management between academics, social life, family, friends, and other things. College is said to be the best years of your life so keep your eyes open for new experiences. Lastly I would tell myself to not take for granted my experiences and college is general.

When I was a senior in high school I was extremely nervous but at the same time excited to be attending college the following year. However, I really did not know what to expect to experience next year. If I could go back and talk to myself during that time I would have assured myself that there is nothing to be nervous about and you will quickly make friends and adjust to new life. One thing I would make sure to mention is the difference in workload. In high school it doesn't take much out of class work and study to succeed but in college you must study a little everyday to stay ahead and be succesful. Another reason I was nervous about college is that I was going in with an undeclared major. I would have told myself as a senior that being undeclared can actually prove to be an advantage because you are better able to explore your interests and learn more about yourself.

The advice I would give myself looking back on that freshmen year of college would be to get out there and meet people and make friends. I was either in class or in my room doing homework or watching tv and now looking back on it I wish I had been told to get out there and meet people. The tv will still be there when you get back after homework is finished.

Jake, you should not waste your time taking only general education classes in college, instead you should look into culinary arts and get some practice in the real world. They do offer culinary classes in most colleges you check out, just ask any counselor or dean about any cooking classes. Find out exactly what you want to do, but make sure you like doing it and dont mind doing it everyday for the rest of your life.

First, I would tell myself to find out what classes were needed to graduate in college. Then I would take more PSEO courses, AP courses or CIS courses in high school. Classes in high school are free, unlike college, so it makes sense to take them for free if you can. I would also prepare myself for studying in college. A lot of my courses are based on lectures and tests. I am more of a hands-on, study guides, and projects type of person. I had a very hard first year because I had a hard time adjusting to that. Another thing I would?ve told myself was to save more money. I worked quite a bit in high school and made good money. The problem was though that I spent it on unneeded items and didn?t save it. Now, I am struggling to pay bills and buy food and am having a really hard time trying to find a job. If I could go back to high school and prepare myself for college better, I know I would have had a better first year in college.

If I could go back and give myself advice I would tell my self to make the most of the rest of my high school days. College is a lot different and you don't make the same bonds as you do in high school. I would also go back and take more classes that would count as college credit. I would be more prepared for college because I could tell myself what to expect and how much studying I need to do in order to get good grades. It would be helpful to come into college with a little more knowledge of what is going to happen, that would make it a little less nerve wracking. I would also tell myself that I will have the time of my life once I got to college, and that I made the right decision with my choice of school.

Stay healthy. Eat healthy food and keep exercising because even though it can be time consuming, it helps with the stress level. Make friends. They can be a big support and reduce your stress level. It is nice to have friends in your area of study also because then you can help eachother and study together. Keep getting enough sleep because sleep deprivation can really affect you more than staying up an extra three hours to study. Do not get behind in your school work! This is really important. Last but not least, enjoy college while it is there!

College is harder than high school. As a result, you need to study and do well in the courses you take. However, it is a good experience and most of the professors love their field, so you learn a lot from them!

Going back to my senior year in high school, I remember that I made my decision to go to cosmetology school right away without even giving myself the benefit of the doubt to attend a university and follow my dreams. If I could go back and give myself advice, it would have been to weigh out my options more, and not to doubt myself and my talent. I would remind myself of my dreams since I was a little girl, and to never give up on them. I would prepare myself for all the changes in life, and responsibilities by paying attention more to what my adult guidance around me was telling me about growing up. That's what I would go back and advise myself about if I had the chance to.

In 2008 I listened to The Shins mostly, rehearsed after class for competition and school plays mostly, did my art and English homework before even leaving school mostly, and researched scholarships and colleges far less than mostly. In fact, I barely spent anytime that High School senior year thinking about where or how I would attend college. Mostly because I was afraid. I was certain of only two things ? I was going to art school and my parents were going to help pay for it. Yet, looking back on this experience as I sift through the messy process of transferring schools as a sophomore, I realize how simply I could have avoided such a hassle now. It?s easy to look back and tell yourself that you could have prepared more or tried harder. But in the end, the only advice that I could realistically give myself would have been to trust myself- to have applied to all the art schools out there and to have taken risks. Because now I know, it is the risk that allows you to discover what you really want and need. It?s the only way you can start to grow.