University of Nebraska at Kearney Top Questions

I was ranked in the top ten percent of my class. I completed Algebra I in eight grade and didn't realize this class would count in my high school classes. I would have tried harder in eigth grade because this class lowered my GPA. I spend the four years working to correct my score and finally built my GPA to a 4.0. I regret making a late decision to attend Kearney becasue by the time I applied for admission, I was too late for university scholarships. I had to work an extra job to help with my funding for college. I took the ACT test 3 times as a senior. Looking back I wish I would have taken this test once as a freshman, sophomore, and junior, follwed by four times as a senior. I wish colleges would not base everything on the ACT as it is only one score to test a person's aptitude. I learned early you need to finish what you start. I became an Eagle Scout when I was a freshman. I have been able to use these skills to built my leadership from high school into college. My advice is academics first!

If i could go back in time, I would tell myself to study more. Studying will get you much better grades than just tackling the quiz or test the day of. I would also tell myself that I need to join school activities. School activities and functions will get you more involved and will let you have a lot of fun with your other classmates. Go to the many sports events. This will get you to go out and support your school and have a bunch of fun doing it. You also meet a lot of people and other students at the sporting event. Go to tailgates and enjoy time before the game as well. Another thing s, make sure you go to all of your classes. If you don't you could be penalized and your GPA will drop and you may lose scholarships. I would tell myself all these things and more. To be successful in college you need to do these things and have fun doing them. It is a great experience and will get you to where you want to go in life.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself college is not what it is made out on tv. College is another job

I would tell myself exactly what i wanted to major in so then i could start on my major as soon as possible.

I would advise myself to take the scholarship hunt a little more seriously. The college gives you a rough estimate of what it is going to cost you to attend; however, it doesn't factor in life outside of education. I really wish I would have taken the time to do a little more research into loans, grants, and scholarships available to me then. Rather than struggle to pay for college now. Also, I would advise myself to save money then while I had the opportunity. If I had made wiser choices concerning savings I think I would be a little better off. Another thing I would tell myself is that making the transition isn't that hard but you will miss home. I wasn't prepared to miss home and my family as much as I did.

The transition to college life is what you make of it. If you go into the situation with a positive attitude, then anyone can make a positive experience regarless of where they attend school. Also, don't let the pressures of others influence the direction of your career. Your education is something that no one can ever take away from you so make the most of every opportunity to inhance it. Relationships are the most import part of college. The relationships that you make with professors and with those of the community will make the transition from high school to college much easier. Keep your eyes and ears open to new experiences because you never no if one will pass you by.

If I could go back in time as a high school senior, and give myself advice, I would remind myself how fast time flys by and how I need to live every moment of every day. In high school, I was always so excited to go to college and get out of high school, which is not necessarily a bad thing, but I have seen that there are only so many days in our lives, and we need to enjoy every single one of them for what they are.

I would advise myself to spend more time hanging out with my friends. I was a bookworm in highschool, and I worried too much about my grades. Things work out ok in the wash, I wish I'd have taken time to smell the roses.

Study hard, forget about all the parties. I focused too much on the weekends, having fun with friends and didn't focus too much on the studying.

When deciding what college to attend make sure that you first visit several colleges and find out as much information as you can about each one. Making sure you are comfortable in the environment you will be in for the next 4 years is very important. When you finally decide on a college make sure you try to get everything out of it as you can. Experience as many different things as you can including joining clubs, attending campus events and signing up for intramural sports. Be sure to make sure your teacher is familiar with who you are and dont be afraid to talk with him after class because the more you know your professors the better chance you have to succeed in college and those will be the people you will need to ask recomendation letters for at the end of your college career. Dont be afraid!

My advice to both parents and students in finding the right college is to visit the campus. They need to familiarize themselves with the school. The student needs to feel it is a fun and comfortable place to be, and the parents need to feel it is a safe learning environment for their child where they can be successful. I would also tell the prospective students to have an idea of what they would like to study in school because that is crucial when selecting a school because some schools do not offer programs that they want. And lastly, to the parents, they should not be afraid to be involved in their child's school career either. My parents are still very active in my learning, which drives me to succeed.

Look around for at different colleges. If you see one that you think is the right fit, visit it. Take a tour, talk to some of the teachers in the major you are thinking of declaring. Get the feel for the campus and make sure if feels right for the parents and the child thinking of attending. There is nothing worse the choosing a college and figuring out half-way through the year that it is not a right fit at all for what you are looking for in a college experience. Also, go tour around the town the college is in. Figure out if its easy to navigate and also if it is big/small enough for you to feel comfortable driving around in and possibly living in once you reach upperclassmen status and want to live off campus. Basically, get to know the colleges of your choice the best you can before you make any descions. Weigh the pros and cons of each campus then you will be able to chose the college wisley.

As anyone would say, what are your interests? I really enjoy music and playing different instruments, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney was the best for a small, affordable, social, and focus based school that caught my eye. However, if you're not sure what to study, I personally would go to a small accredited community college in your area to get some general studies out of the way to buy you more time to think and discern what you want to do with your future. Once you find a school you like, a great way to get started is meeting new people, (if you're living in the dorms this is quite benneficial), get involved with different activities and student organizations, join a fraternity or sorority, and just have fun. But most importantly keep the focus on academics. Isn't that the reason why you're there? Trust me, there's nothing more important than keeping your grades up. I sometimes struggle with them, but I try hard, and do the best I can (as cliche as that sounds). I hope that you find what you're looking for, and Good Luck!!!

One very important aspect that isn't always considered among college choices is the size of the campus relative to the size of the city. When I started college, I was attending a huge campus in a big city, but I moved here and found out that I much preferred a small town with a small university. It's all about comfort when it comes to college because the student will be living there for four or more years, so they must be able to concentrate on studies, find a suitable part-time job, and have all of the necessities easily accessible. Social life, bars, clubs, fancy restaurants...all of that must be put aside. A beginning college student needs to stop and ask themselves, "Can I see myself living here after I graduate?" If the answer is yes, then that campus is appropriate and will provide a meaningful education and personal learning experience that the student can remember for the rest of their days, look back and say, "Yeah, I'd do it all again in a heartbeat."

Go on as many campus visits as it takes to find the one college that feels right to you. if you feel comfortable about the school you chose it makes your college experiance much better.

This is a great college to attend. It is a reasonably priced University with a great education. Everybody here seems to be kind and care about what happens to them. Being an Athlete here is an especially good experience.

I say this to parents and students. Pick the college by what feels right to you. If you go on five campus visits don't just pick the one that is closest to home or to where you friend is going to school or living. Instead pick the college that has what you feel is what you want, after all it is where you are going to be for the next four plus years of your life so make it what you want. Parents, please do no persuade your kids to live at home to save money. I know that by doing so will save thousands of dollars, but your child will never experience life in a residence hall or living with someone other than you. Residence halls are a great way to build social skills and also a good start at networking which may come in handy later in life. In addition, meet with some of the teachers in your field(if you have chose one yet) and feel them out. Maybe you won't even like them. Or maybe it could be the final decision in deciding between two schools.

Advise your children to pick the school that suits them and has their academic future at hand--remind them that general studies are there to help advance their knowledge about the world around them and more jobs are looking to hire those who do have a general education.

Do not make your decision too fast. This is a choice that you may depend upon for the rest of you life.

I would first tell them that they need to be very careful about how much their education would cost at the school. It is very important to attend a college that is affordable and offers the most grants or financial aid so that there is no need to get tied into private student loans. I would also tell them to interview the professors that they will be interacting with during their time at school so that they know what is expected of them as a student. Another very important point to consider is attending a college that is safe and promotes healthy living. You do not want to attend a school where drugs and alcohol are the center of student entertainment. Finally, I would speak to the career services center to find out what the ratio is of students who are able to obtain jobs after graduating.

Find a college with a good match to the career that you are looking for and just make the most of it. Never be afraid to try something and get involved right away even if it doesn't sound like the greatest thing in the world at the moment.

When finding the right college I think that it is important that the student feels safe and comfortable on campus. The mixture of the students social life and academic life have to both be stimulated. They say that best friends are made in highschool, but your life long friends are made at college, so a campus that is open and easily navigated for social events is also good.

When looking for the right college toi best suit you or you son or daughter some important things to consider is what size of town you are comfortable in. Also what class sizes you want and how far away from home you are comfortable being. My advise for making the most of your college experience is to get involved. There are so many organizations and activities on campus and it is a great way to meet friends and have fun. Also to make the most of your college experience dont drink alcohol or do drugs. Even though it seems like the cool thing to do sometimes there are tons of better things to do every weekend.

yes i agree that it is very important that the school should fit the student in all ways

Don't come here it's a huge waste of time and money. 95 percent of the girls here are ugly the other five are taken or insane

To find the right college, I would visit as many schools as possible. It is important to visit areas of the campus that you or your child will be a part of, such as the business college or English department. These are the places where the most time will be spent, and getting a feel for them and whether or not you are comfortable there will make the adjustment to the school easier. It is also important to check out not only the campus but also the town, because the social aspect of college is really important and will make that transition away from home even easier.

I would strongly suggest they tour schools that they are interested in and choose the campus that has a good environment. They should also consider what kind of learning experience they would be most comfortable in. In order to do well in college, I would suggest using the schools resources well. Most schools offer many resources such as a place for career exploration, a counceling center, and a learning center. Talking with the teachers is a very good idea, whether they are struggling or not. Over anything else I suggest getting to know other students, and finding friends. In tough situations, it really helps to have someone who cares about you along your side.