University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Top Questions

The advice that I would give myself would be to just let things flow. College life is no different from everyday school life, just enjoy yourself while it last. The one most important thing though is to not lose track of your goals in life. There is so much to do in college that if you get distracted; you tend to forget where you're going in your academic life. College can be a challenge if you make it one. The easiliest way to make college simple is to get to know your professors and fellow students. Lastly, enjoy yourself and stay focus on where you want to go because in the end when you look back on it; you will see that it is what makes you who you are.

If I could go back to my high school self, I would tell myself to learn how to study better and work harder. The school work is tougher than anticipated and it will take a lot more work to get good grades. I would tell myself to learn to like reading. Keep up with all of the assigned reading, and don't assume you know the material if you've done the practice problems. Check the answers and understand how to do the problems right. The window is your enemy. When it's time to study, close the blinds and read! You need to get over that test anxiety or get help. You're going to have timed tests, relax, you will survive and do fine. It's okay to feel stressed, but you need a better outlet so you don't get so crabby. Failure isn't the end of the world. You are going to have bad days, and you will make mistakes. You are not perfect. It's okay to feel beat down, just pick yourself right back up and work hard and keep pushing on. One sentence sums it up, “Keep calm and ride on”.

Get involved! Especially in dorm life. You will be tempted to stay in your room and study rather than chance awkward encounters with other awkward freshmen, but you can really make some great friends this way. You can make some casual friends this way, too! If you introduce yourself to a lot of people you're guaranteed to cobble together a friend group.

i would have to go back to freshmen year and tell my self to stay in school and finish school so college is easyer and to continue on the road im on and take more classes on heavy equipment and automobiles .

If I could back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself to be more open to following different paths instead of being stuck on just one thing. I think it's better to take your first year of college to explore different interests, meet new people and do new things you would have never done before. Being open minded to new oppurtunities (such as a new sport, new friends, and new classes) is a much safer approach when entering any kind of college than being close minded.

Take running start! The more college credits you can take early without pay the better! Your dreams are worth the money, but your dreams are going to be expensive, regardless of what dream it is. Also, if you are struggling with grades or have some complications with colleges, the more connected you are with advisors and teachers about what is going on in your life and school career, the better. They will be able to pull strings for you if need be and help explain confusing processes in this big transition. Also, I know in most high schools 4 years of math and 4 years of a foreign language are not required, but it really helps out your college credits in the long run. You can take proficiency and placement tests that put you in a higher level of learning and can also help recover credits you never took just by passing the proficiency test! Stay calm, college isn't scary. College is an amazing experience that will teach you an insane amount about yourself. Just be prepared to make life decisions and to stay true to hard work and you'll succeed more than you've ever imagined.

Knowing what I know now I would advise myself to stay focus on my life long goals , because you only live once and the college life experience is something that everyone does not get a chance to explore. Do not wait until you get Thirty Years of age to decide to go back to school, because by the time you reach your early to mid twenties you have to make some life changing decisions. While it may have took me some time to figure many of these things out I also want you to know if you do decide to go off track that it is never to late to go back to school and achieve your dreams. Though it's never too late it is much easier to do before you begin to live life and take on a family and a job. While I don't regret beginning a family earlier I would have rather them not seen me have to work so hard and not be able to be there to enjoy their milestones in life because of work and school, and always remember your children’s first teacher is their parents.

Dear young me, The advice you need, comes in three. 1. Listen. The next 5 years of your life will be a thrilling roller coaster ride. As you begin your ride, know that there will by many "peaks"-- please enjoy them! However, where there are peaks, there are also "valleys." These obstacles will test you, push you, and break you... but ultimately, build you! These valleys are the greatest teachers you'll ever have. So listen, learn, adapt, and grow. 2. Dream. There will always be doubt. Don't let it consume you. By persisting through struggle, strength and confidence shall be yours. A life with no goal, is a life without an identity, motivation, or substance. While your dreams and goals may change, don't stop dreaming to the moon. 3. Enjoy! You only live once, so cherish every moment. Good, bad, happy, or sad; remain on the road of positivity. Life is too sacred and short to be unhappy. Smile and spread your happiness to others. As you take your seat, please choose to Listen, Dream, and Enjoy this rollercoaster. If you do, you will exit content and absent of regret. Yours truly (No honestly, this is you!)

If I could go back to my high school senior self, I probably would have told myself to continue running and to try to get a running scholarship. I was a very competitive runner and regret that I did not continue to run in college. Furthermore, a running scholarship would have helped me pay for undergraduate tutition, and I would be better off considering I am now in graduate school with more loans. However, I know I was stressed about balancing running and school. So, I would have told myself that it is do-able because during senior year of college one becomes capable of balancing numerous roles. Thinking about college stressed me out and brought out nervous thoughts. Now, I would tell myself that I survived and college taught me awesome time-managment because I was able to move on to graduate school to achieve even greater things. In conclusion, I would tell myself not to plan out my entire four years because the road we have planned for ourselves is not always the road we end up taking. After all, we need a few off-course adventures to make life interesting.

The advice I would give myself would be bring less stuff up and don't plan on going home much, there is so much stuff to do at school. Another piece of advice would be to apply for scholarships religiously, every bit of money helps. Also, for my current situation, I would say make sure you go out there, be yourself and just join any club you find interesting; always do a you want during your free time, don't waste any time doing things people want you to do. My final piece of advice would be to study on the weekdays so that you are completely free on the weekends so that you're not stressing out when you start to fall behind.

I would tell myself that i should have taken honor classes. I would have liked to be more prepare with difficult classes and that i should have had a better study habit. I would have said Brooke apply for more scholarships and to be more serious about my life and future.

Dear My Former Self, Remember college is a very wonderful experience and you will love it but don't forget that it is giving you the tools to further your future career. It is always going to be an adjustment moving away from home but college will be the time of your life. You will learn so much about yourself while giving you a heightened feeling of confidence just knowing that you can achieve this scary and new experience. Another thing to think about is money does not grow on trees, therefore start applying for scholorships and understanding loans as early as possible. By understand all of these little things about college you will do great and succeed. Have fun, be smart making decisions, and spend your money wisely. Sincerely, Kelly

Dear Enelio, I am writing to you from the future. Life as we know it will change. When you graduate from high school, you must continue to go to college. Time passes by so quickly that you will be amazed. Focus on your future with a Medical degree. You like to help people and the best route for you in life would be in Oriental Medicine. I know that right now the Performing Arts is your passion, but the best route for your life is in Health. This knowledge that you will gain, will help millions. Preventive Medicine is something that will enliten your whole life. As for me today, I am very happy on what life has shown us to do. I don't want to tell you much, so that our course of life stays the same. The reason for this letter is to clear your fears of what may come in the educational aspects in our life. Study whatever you want, knowlege is the key to everything.

Saturday and Sunday are the most important days of your education. An alarming number of students spend every hour of the weekend with friends and at parties. The most successful students, however, realize that their coursework comes first, and use the least stressful days of the week to study for several hours. The students who fall behind in classes are those who try to cram their coursework into the limited hours of the weekdays. It is vital to keep up with coursework on those days too, but why not use the greater time allotment of time given to you on Saturday and Sunday to go above and beyond? Not having the stress of classes makes it easier to be mistake-free in your homework during the weekend. Additionally, the extra hours of the weekend allow you to work ahead in your classes. You are given a syllabus at the beginning of the semester, and you should use it to make sure you are as prepared as possible to ask the professor questions you did not understand, and also to make sure you not only pass, but excel in your classes.

Kenneth, right now you lack motivation and direction in what you want to do and pursue. I will tell you this though, do not take the opportunities that are given to you now lately. You have more potential and possibilities in fron of you than you allow yourself to believe. College will slap you in the face, so begin with preventing as much as possible the slapping of yourself by taking your time now and wasting it on things that are not important; and with that, slapping yourself in the face.

The main thing I would advise would be to always work hard and give one hundred percent in all your classes. Your grades in highschool really affect your college education. Create good study habits, and make goals. Never be afraid to ask questions or ask for help, your teachers are there to help you succeed.

Do you know that the truth and dream are two different things? If you only dream, you will not get it. But if you dream and then do it, maybe the chance is small; at least you got something because if you don’t try your chance is zero. Don’t you remember when you drowned? You could have been killed, but you kept on swimming even though you don’t know how to swim. You walked five miles from home to school and all the way there people kept on calling you refugee kid. You got hit by your Thai teacher because your parents couldn’t afford the books price. You forced yourself to skip school and work on picking peanuts to have money for the next lunch. You can close your eyes, and that beautiful picture of a small boy on a water buffalo back in the puddle of mud. That is you. Don’t think that you can’t because I know you can. Refugees doesn’t mean deserve low. You can’t change how you were born, but you can change how you want to die. Go to college and get what you want.

Job shadow at least three people who work in job fields that interest you. Choose your profession from the research for that job market based on the projected needs after your expected graduation date. It will be much more difficult to change degree programs later after realizing you cannot find a job in your related field after graduation. Make sure you select a job that you enjoy doing. After all, you will be doing it for 40 hours a week for the rest of your life. Choose a college that will best prepare you for your chosen field. All degrees are not equal. Human Resources Managers prefer the best schools on applicant resumés. Graduates from the colleges with the best reputations and accreditations will be at the top of the hiring list. Overcome all the challenges for attending college now. It is significantly harder later in life while trying to balance work, children, terminally ill parents and grandparents. Getting your bachelor degree will be one of the most difficult challenges you will face, but it will also be one of the most rewarding.

As I go back to being a senior, an advice that I would remind and give myself is to stay away from procrastination!! Because I have never had problems with procrastination in high school, that is why I first thought that I will never have issues with it in college. However, I was proven wrong when there have been several nights where I couldn't go to sleep until 3 am just to finish typing a paper for class, read an assigned chapter, finish a digital story project, or study for a final exam. It was very tough to think and brainstorm ideas about what to write for the assignments, or how to answer short story questions with reasonable explanations. Believe it or not, procrastination can impact a student's life badly if they do not overcome it with goals and aspirations. Therefore, I learned to set up goals for myself and I keep a schedule in my planner so that I can keep track of what I need to finish.

If I were to travel back in time to my senior year of high school, I would have really worked hard on my study habits and organization. A high work ethic and ambition for academic excellence are vital to succeed in college and I believe I would be more successful at the university with previous study habits. I also would find it important to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities to become a more well-rounded person who would be able to be a part of a number of different social groups upon arriving at the university. Diversity is much more apparent on a college campus, and knowledge of different cultures is important when meeting new people from areas all over the world.

If I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would start off by saying enjoy high school and cherish every memory while you have the chance. In college no one is going to be there to tell you to go to bed, do your homework, and keep you out of trouble. Go the extra mile because in the end it all will pay off. At times you may think teachers are being hard on you, but in reality their just preparing you for the "real world." Get a head start on college applications and scholarships, so when the time comes you won't feel overwhelmed by deadlines. And last but most important take the ACT as many times as possible until your satisfied with your score.

I would tell myself how important college is. I would tell myself to change my outlook on my grades. When I was beginning high school, I was not thinking about college and never thought the present could affect my future. I didn't do very well on the ACT and it wasn't until senior year that I pulled my act together. Senior year was the first year I tried my best and got good grades. I am a completely different person now. I didn't get accepted to the school I wanted to go to because of my high school grades and ACT score. I go to Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois. This last semester my GPA was a 3.2. I would tell myself that the things you do NOW affect your future. Grades follow you wherever you go. You may have even felt like you had a lot of time to pull it together, but sometimes it is too late. I would tell myself that I'd be so much better off if I would have taken in the fact that high school has a lot to do with getting into certain colleges that you want.

I would have told myself to get into the habot of studying more often and more efficently. I also would have told myself to take more challenging classes.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school about college, here are some advices that I would give. First of all, I would definitely try to convince myself that applying for fifteen scholarships is not even enough. Even though I applied for bunch of scholarships last year, however, I’m still struggling with many issues in finance right now as a freshman in college. Second, I would tell myself that watch out for the deadlines both for colleges and scholarships and don’t ever wait until the last minute to apply for colleges or scholarships; that’s a really bad idea. Third, I would spend more time on the scholarship essays that I wrote. Now, I know that the key to win a scholarship is my essay. I would not rush and push myself on those essays, but I would take my time to write them. Last but not least is to visit more colleges before I decide what college is right for me. Even though I know the University of Minnesota is the best for me, but I still want to see how other colleges/Universities are.

If I could go back knowing what I know now I'd tell myself to get a single room dorm, visit the dorms before choosing which one to live in, make sure I knew what classes I was getting myself into, and be more open minded. I would get a single dorm room because I've come to realize that I like being by myself a lot of the times and roomates can make a lot of noise or can even be a problem. Also, when I first moved into my dorm hall I was terrified. The place was so ugly, but I eventually got used to it. I still wish I looked at it before hand though because I would have chosen a different dorm hall. I didn't struggle with my classes too much first semester, but that's because I got lucky. I remember not knowing what I was really doing when I was registering for classes and after having done so by myself for second semester I now know. I would also be more open minded because I didn't get to know a lot of people, but I know I still have the opportunity to.

Advice I would give myself in high school varies. One thing that I somewhat regret is my choice in school in general. I would say to myself even though I did apply to many schools, apply to even more. Look into the social aspect of things in more depth. Thats what I am missing out on most of all, no sense of belonging. I would tell myself to evaluate what is truly important and what I want to expereince and take out of the next four years of my life. I would tell myself to learn some fiscal responsiblity for sure. Saving is key. To my high school self, I warn you of the true stressors of college and how hard it truly is. The coursework is no joke and be ready for discrimination in every form. Prepare yourself for real life experiences away from home. But, on the other hand I would tell myself to prioritize and make sure to extend yourself to anything you may find the least bit interesting, don't be afraid to try new things and finally LOVE yourself!

Enjoy the time you have left, but remember this is just the beginning. The next few years seem so far away, but they'll go by fast. Remember to keep your chin up during the lows and accomplish great things. There will always be obstacles in life, but with time and patience they will pass. Always work hard, no matter the task at hand and always be yourself. As you get older you really learn the importance of knowledge and innovation. Get involved with the community, discover your strengths and learn about your weaknesses. Aspire to become the best person you can be, make lasting relationships, and get plenty of sleep!

Hey Joseph. You slacked off alot in high school and were able to succeed without much work. That does not work in college. You should also makes sure you know where all the dorms are located before you choose it. I was not smart, and now have to take a bus to classes every morning. You must be social during the first few days of moving in, or else it becomes extreamly awkward to talk to people. Make sure you make friends with your TAs and your Professors. Personally, since you already have so much experience being independent, you will not have too much problem adjusting to your new life.

If I could go back in time and talk with my senior self, I would tell him (myself) to stay focused. I would tell him not to allow senioritis to mess with your study habits and allow you to lose track of the reason that you are in school. I would tell him, because though you may think that you will snap back into it and buckle down once you get to college, that is not necessarily true. Freshman year is a year of adjusting to the new freedoms and environment anyways and if you allow senioritis to affect you now, that will be yet another obstacle for you to overcome next year once you get on campus and don't have mom telling you to study or do homework instead of going to play basketball. I would say, the better you can prepare yourself now, the better off you'll be in the future.

I would tell myself to be flexible and open to new ideas in college. I thought I knew what I wanted as career. But after taking some great classes, I changed my mind numerous times, and know I am finally on the right path! And don't be intimidated by anything. College is a different place than high school, but there is A LOT of help available if you're willing to take that step. There are many many resources available to students. So, don't be afraid to use them. College is an experience. Stay away from bad influences. You'd be surprised how many times you have to make a decision that could make or break your character. Have fun but stay true to yourself. You'll be surprised how fast college years go by!

Don't stress too much about academic success. You could do it in high school; you can do it in college. Time management is more important than ever now. Though late nights are bound to happen, try to prevent them by working ahead. The 20/80 rule (the Pareto Principle) is good to keep in mind too: identify the 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of your work that will get you 80{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} complete. Don't try to multitask, it doesn't work and when it does one of the things you're doing is probably irrelevant. Get involved immediately. There are people who share even your most obscure interests! Join the EEB club (Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior) to meet other people in your major. They'll help you plan out your remaining time at the U. Keep in contact with old friends, but start making new friends and networking. Having friends in many different areas is both fun and useful. Having different people to seek out when you encounter a problem in a specific area is incredibly helpful. Most importantly: You get done what you do first, so ensure that what you do first is most important.

I would say to not be afraid to be outgoing. Sometimes it can be really scary to put yourself out there, but trust me: IT'S WORTH IT! Looking back, I can see a lot of missed opportunities for friendship or even a networking contact. College is about exploring yourself, so make sure that you take every opportunity that you think sounds remotely interesting. Also, advisors are there to help! I'm sure that mine got tired of me coming in, but I finally know what I want to do! Finally, dont' be afraid to take a Career/Major exploration class if you're confused or questioning what path to take. They are really helpful and offer a lot of insight into not only what career/major path you should take, but also insight about yourself.

“Independence” and “freedom” may be some catchy words associated with a student’s transition to college, but these words simply mean that you are completely responsible for your actions, and if you behave irresponsibly, you will suffer the consequences later down the road. With this in mind here is some advice for having a successful first year in college. The first semester tends to be the worst semester academically for many students, so it is important to enter college running on all four cylinders if you don’t want to fall behind. Make sure to start working on your homework early; waiting until the last minute won’t work in college and pulling all-nighters will leave you exhausted. Get in a habit of visiting professors during office hours, it will help boost your grades and being on a first name basis with the staff may help you later on. In order to keep you mind focused, stay active. Try joining student groups that encompass a range of activities, from sports to card games: it’s also a great way to meet new people. One last thing: remember to focus on the future, but don’t neglect the present.

dont change a think my life might have been a little crayz but i make it to an amazing pooint in life where i have the most amazing support system loving husband and daughter. so i would tell myself dont give up times might get hard but your headed to an amazing loving life and family.

Get the degree. Go to a school that offers what you want to do and is good at it. Don't just go to any school but make sure that they offer you what you want to achieve.

Looking back, I would tell myself how important it is to take advantage of campus resources as soon as possible. I would say, "go to the Career Fairs and associated workshops! They are filled with amazing opportunities for personal and professional growth, so don't be afraid to approach the company representatives. Also, understand that confidence and personal presentation speak volumes." I would also say, "go to recruitment meeting for campus organizations that you are interested in. They often involve a free meal so the time is easily justified and will provide you with great opportunities to find a community on campus whose members share your passions. I joined my first student group my second semester on campus and a research group the following summer and found that the resulting feeling of belonging and purpose was even greater than the amazing academic and professional growth that these experience provided." Lastly, I would say, "go to office hours! Your professors are amazing and really care about your education. Also, if you run into a professor who has trouble conveying their knowledge in class, remember that these individuals are better one on one and are also generally paired with great teaching assistants!"

The first thing I would tell myself is to learn to study--and to actually do it. The first semester of my freshman year I struggled because I had never needed to study in high school. I nearly failed my first chemistry class because I didn't know how to study well, and I didn't realize that I needed to until it was almost too late. The second thing I would tell myself is to get a job in a research lab, but find one which wouldn't interfere with marching band. I should have done biological research in college, but I know the best decision I made was joining the marching band and continuing in it for all four years. The third thing I would tell myself would be to go on the Michigan road trip freshman year. Turning down the trip, which resulted in not being able to see the Gophers win the Jug in person, is the only regret I have from college. The final advice I would give myself would be not to worry too much, because college was awesome.

There is no perfect guideline to go from high school to college, in one way or another, it is going to be a shock to your system. I would tell myself that I cannot ever be too prepared. Hard work in college and high school mean two different things and I am going to have to step my game up much more then I ever would have had to in high school. High school is like when you first learn how to ride a bike and your parents are right there, holding you hand and bike, along with you training wheels. College is when they let go and the training wheels come off. You will fall sometimes, but you will learn how to ride that bike, and once you learn you never forget. College is the same. You are getting ready for the world and the things you learn in college will stick with you forever.

The first advice I would give to myself would be to first leave my high school sweetheart alone. I was a very bright student who was A and B's but smart enough to have been a straight A student. I would have then told myself to go ahead and apply for scholarship and grants to help funding my college education as well as enrolling in a nurse program at the local hospital near my school to get the experience and additional funding needed. There are so many opportunities out there for students' college tuitions to be paid for, however so many people do not take advantage of them either because they do not know or just not committed enough to do the work for the scholarships. I would've most definitely took on college beginners Spanish courses while in high school so by the age I am now I would be fully bilingual and would be getting paid for it as well. I would definitely advise myself that hardwork is well on the way.

When i graduated high school, i didnt have much motivaton for school and to be my best in it. Ive grown a lot since then and during that time i have moved away from home and next semester i am transfering to Florida State University. Along with that, i was put on the deans list during the 2010 fall smester. I would have told myself to do a lot better from the begining. I could have saved my self a lot of time and money if i had pushed myself from the beginning and gotten the good grades. Now that i am motivated and loving my college life with good grades, i am able to party and get all my work done. It is extremely worth it.

If I could give myself advice as a high school senior, I would say to not stress out over the little things so much! It's such a waste of time and energy to be so worried about getting along with roommates, making friends, or learning the campus. It's easy! Your roommate just might turn out to be your best friend and the other friends will come easily once you make a few connections. As far as learning the campus...you won't have a choice! You'll stumble around the first week or so, but you'll get your bearings once you start classes. There are maps everywhere and passing students will always help send you in the right direction. Yes, it's a big transition, but it only feels big because you haven't done it yet. Once you get on campus, you'll feel at home and ready to begin your new life as a college student!

Remember that you are making the first step towards your future, so you're already starting to make the right decisions. Know that there's more to acceiving that dream than just doing the coursework. Get to know others, network with peers, get involved early and stay involved. Having friends and faculty that you know well and can depend on will really help later on when you need supporters.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience here at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities that it is difficult to cover all of it here. I have learned so many life lessons and skills that will help me for the rest of my life. Living on my own and going to school I had to learn how to manage my finances, pay my bills, and apply for loans, jobs, and internships. Not only that, but I also got a great education. I learned so much these past four years and I cannot imagine being as satisfied with my life without a college degree. And the things that I have learned in the classroom will help me down the road in my future jobs, graduate schooling, and ultimately, my carreer path. I cannot wait to take all the values instilled in me by the University and travel the world and put my college experiences to furthur good use.

Though I have not been in college for long, I have already discovered more about myself as an individual and have learned skills that will be useful throughout my college career. When I first moved into my dorm room, I missed my family terribly and felt alone in such a large school. However, over time I made friends with people in my classes and the people who live in my hallway, and I have changed into a more independent woman. College is a huge responsibility; it is up to the student to put the extra work in that he or she needs in order to be successful. It came as a surprise to me how challenging classes were when I came to the University of Minnesota, but I quickly learned that studying with other people in my class helps me learn the material, which I think is a value that I can carry around with me for the rest of my life. Working together in groups is something that every work place will require, and I am glad that I am learning how to depend on and trust others around me to work. College has been a valuable experience.

College has been an amazing experience for me so far. I have grown as a person, learning many skills that will benefit me even outside the classroom in the future. I have been exposed to so many new ideas and world views that have expanded my perspective on the world. These new experiences have allowed me to realize what I want in my future, and the path I need to take to get there. Completing my college education is a key part of accomplishing my goals. I have also been able to met many new people and do new activities, like ballroom dancing, that I never thought I would before. It has been incredibly valuable for me to attend college. I have gained a new confidence in myself and in the future that lies ahead of me. In college classes you learn ideas and concepts that cannot be learned anywhere else. The college experience has given a new meaning to my life and prepared me for a fantastic future.

I am a returning student after 12 years of working full time in Finance and having 2 boys. My dream is to finish my degree in Anthropology at UC Berkeley and move forward in a new career doing something that I love. Attending college not only lit me from within it also boots my self confidence in this world and inspires me to be better. Although I know that my experience in the work force these past 12 years are very valuable, being back in college is where my heart is at. I love to learn and I am excited for this new adventure and the completion of my goal in 2014.

I have learned a lot during my first two years in college. One of the most important things I have learned is that it takes a lot of hard work to get to where you want to go and that you can not give up. I have also learned that there will be people who try to bring you down but you need to ignore them and keep moving toward your own goal. Independence is also something valuable I have learned. I learned not to depend so much on others because in the end it is what I do that makes a difference in my future. Basically studying hard and keeping focused is what my college experience is all about. Meeting new people and participating in new activities are just some of the perks that come along with going to college. Overall the experience so far has been a great one.

Not only have I learned a lot academically, I have learned great time management skills and how to work with others. There are a lot of students at the University of Minnesota, so there is a lot of competition for scholarships, attention from professors, and other resources. I have learned a lot about what I have to do to succesfully graduate. I have also met a lot of new people, but stayed close to some of my old high school friends too. There are so many ways to get involved and stay busy, but great resources to help students do well in school also.

From my first semester here at the University of Minnesota I learned that you should reach out for help when you know you need it or will possibly need it. I have learned what the rewards are for reaching out for a little extra help. I have gotten a better understanding of the material I was learning and I showed myself that I was able to do that work even if it stumped me at first. This experice has helped me be more comfortable with my professors, T.A's and even tutors for help. The U of M has been valuable to attened because it helped me realize that help is offered often whether you go for it or not. This school has many students who are willing to help you if you need it and help you slowly get comfortable reaching out for help.

I have been actively involved in my college with work and I have found a sense of community that I hold dear to my heart. I can truly say it is a home away from home and have made friendships that will last forever. Although this school is in the middle of a city and can get very very busy, there are always places to find peace and quiet. This school has 3 campuses, each as diverse as the students who go here and catered to different majors. These campuses give a person a taste of the diversity and allows them experiences they may not have otherwise.