University of New Hampshire-Main Campus Top Questions

If I were a senior in High School again, I would tell myself to not go to two other colleges before the one I am at right now. I would tell myself that I should join BTI from the beginning. That way, I would have graduated with a degree by now and working in the Policing field. Now, I have to wait until June to graduate from BTI and then start the job hunting and going through the Police Academy. The other thing I would change is working more from the beginning so I would have money instead of struggling like I am now. I always had good grades and was always a hard worker. I always pushed myself to do the best that I know I could do. No one in my life told me that I had to go to college. However, I always knew I had too to get anywhere in life and have a great job that I love.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school and give myself advice I would have to tell myself to learn my material better. Allow me to explain. I have discovered that the classes I took senior year are very similar to the introductory classes I am taking my first year of college. In high school I studied for a test or quiz and the minute the exam was over I forgot all the information. My first year of college would have been much easier if I had studied a little harder in high school and committed my studies to long term memory. So my advise to myself as a senior in high school and even as a freshmen in college would be to study to learn not simply to test. The information we learn in college will be important to our future careers and the stronger our knowledge the better we will perform in our occupations.

Hindsight is a great thing. Where I am now is no where near where I was as a highschool senior. Knowing what I know about college, the adivce I would give myself as a senior is this. Relax, don't worry about not making friends becuase everyone is in the same boat. You will make plenty. The food is great, and you will have no problems finding your way around campus after a week or so. Stay on top of your reading, go to class everyday, do your homework and you will do fine. Take advantage of the gym, try to eat healthy and sleeping is the key. Go out of your way to introduce yourself, if you're nervous imagine how nervous the other people in your dorm are. Join a club or an organization and get involved. Try to help the community around you by recycling, volunteering, or helping other students. Again, relax and be yourself. The more you do around campus and the more you get involved, will make the transition to college easier for you. Lastly, college will be what you make of it, so make it the best you can!

My advise to myself as a high school senior or to any other high school senior is very simple: Be yourself! College is the perfect place to be who ever you want. No one knows who you are or what you've done in the past. You are given a clean slate at orientation and you decide what to write on it. Remember to have fun, but don't let that get in the way of the education that you went to college to get. It's easy to get sucked into the party scene, and a night out here and there is going to happen, just keep the ultimate goal in sight at all times. College is the time of your life and it goes so fast! Even after only one semester I can say see that, so don't waste it. Have fun! Be yourself! Study hard! and soak up every friend and memory you can! It's your life now, so be true to yourself and your future.

I was ready to leave high school. I was ready to move on from this small town and explore new opportunities and grow as an individual. I knew this about myself but it was still hard to move to a place where I have only visited twice and knew no one. If I could give advice to someone who is making the transition, I would tell them to not be scared; go into this new wonderful opportunity with an open mind. It is a time find out what you really want and experience new things. As for roommates, more often then not your roommates turn into your best friends. I was in a built up triple and loved my two roomates and are still really good friends with them. Just be yourself! College is so different than high school and you will be able to find the people you really want to hang out with. Go to class! It will make your life so much easier, you are paying a ton to be there and you can always take naps later in the day. Some of my friends really regret not going to class at the end of the semester.

"You must get focused and complete college and grad school with clarity and purpose. It's so much harder to go back to school later on and achieve an effective balance of school, home and family life. The financial worries will also be significant. An effective life plan also requires that you continually evaluate progress and fine-tune the vision of where you are ultimately going. Don't let distractions undermine the importance of your plan, but be aware of opportunities that present themselves. There will be plenty of time for diversions later. Are you getting all this down, Shannon?"

The transition into college, is very difficult to adjust too. We are not only adapting to a new living environment, but are also worried about making new friends, getting good grades in our classes, participating in extra curricular activities, and finding a perfect balance in our new life. My high school did an excellent job in preparing me for the academic life of college. I have study skills that have helped me in my exams, as well as the organizational and time anagemen skills that have been useful in planning our my studying. However, if I could do it all again I would give myself the following advice: Studying is the number one reason you are at school, so enjoy it! But always remember to allocate time ieach day to do something for yourself. College is very stressful, and you need time to relax and regroup. Don't stress about the small stuff, and motivate yourself to succeed!

Job shadow someone in the profession you are interested in...it might save you lot of money and time so you don't change your major mid way college career.

I would tell myself that it is not as bad as the high school teachers make it out to be. Also that it is easier to pick your college classes then it is to pick high school classes as you have a better selection. I would also tell myself that I better buck up and realize that studying is necessary in order to succeed. Lastly I would tell myself that it doesn't matter who your friends are now because you'll soon realize that your true friends will be around for you no matter what.

I would tell myself to appreciate the time you have in high school and live everyday to the fullest because before you know it your fun times being a student will be over. The real world comes knocking a lot faster then any of us think. Also dont take high school lightly what you do there really does matter and does affect the colleges that your excpeted into. Take advatage of the tools that are given to you in high school and use all your resources when finding the right college for you. Its an important time in your life to grow and matue.

My first piece of advice I would have given myself as a high school senior would have been to simply relax. I was worried about fitting in and making friends. What I did not know was that all those things fall into place on their own. I also would have lectured myself on my packing skills. You really do not need as much as you think because the amount of things you accumulate in one year is obscene. Academically, a study regime would have a really helpful talent to have in high school, especially my senior year. I would have gone back and taught myself a way in which I could obtain every piece of information I was taught because that way there would be no disappointment in the end. Lastly, the most important piece of advice I would have given myself would have been to made sure I had fun and took reasonable risks. I was so afraid of getting off track that I would pass up experiences that could have made a difference in my life. Never doubt yourself and push yourself to accomplish your dreams because if you don?t you might regret it.

If i could go back in time, and talk to myself as a high school senior... first I would give myself a big pat on the back, then I would laugh hard and quite literally smack some sense into myself. I took life WAY to SERIOUSLY back then. College was a place I always aspired to be, but deep down I knew I had done ALL the work: to my fullest capability. There shouldn't have been a doubt in my mind that I wouldn't make it there. I would tell myself to take a deep breath and stay more calm in the decisions I had to make about my future. For certain I would take away all the doubt I felt surrounding my choice to attend the University of New Hampshire! Most importantly I would reassure myself that fitting in is what every freshman was trying to do, that I need not feel incompetent, plain dumbfounded at times, those first few months everyone feels like a complete moron, in time I would for certain find a place where I most definitely fit! While life is serious, UNH has taught me to take a breath and enjoy it more.

Stay on course. Finish one degree before attempting another.

To try out Green Mountain College instead of staying near home.

i would advice my self to take more free time to my self and be less stressful about college

I f I could go back in time to when I was a senior in highschool, I would tell myself to be myself because people will like me for who I am. Instead of trying to change myself into who I think others would like, if I just showed the real me, people in turn will be more comfortable around you and these are the people who will become your lifelong friends. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to manage my time carefully and schedule in time for school work as well as social time. I will keep a daily planner with me and remind myself to not procrastinate. Late nights and midnight snacks are what lead to freshmen 15 so have self control! And last of all, enjoy your time there because after this, it's time for the real world.

Hey, Lauren, it's me--yourself. I know you're all excited about college and the whole "college experience," but now that I've spent a semester there I know much more about the reality of living on campus. First of all, it's not as hard as you think it's going to be. Freshman year is always the easiest, so there's no need to stress about studying and classes. High school has more than prepared you for what work load you should expect this first semester. Second of all, living on campus=not so great. The people are loud and obnoxious, they like to run down the halls screaming and blast their really awesome (not really) music (mostly so everyone will know that they listen to "wicked cool" music). And the room mate you thought was absolutely perfect? Well, she's not, and now I'm paying the consequences for it. The smart thing is to commute, you only live 30 minutes away, and it will save you $10,000 a year! That's a huge amount when added up over the 4 years. Be smart, and think through your decisions, study, and you'll be great!

If I were to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself that the lables I have in high school may not necessarily move with me to college. For example, the sports I played and the titles I held in academics would no longer matter when trying to transition into college life. Unless I wanted everyone to know, I did not have to tell a single person about my past titles and lables; it could be a completely new start for me. This was important for me to learn as I entered college because I feel that in high school, lables are placed on everyone based on academics, sports and social life; however, in college they don't matter and people start to meet you as your core person, not as all the trails that follow you from your past. I think this advice is important because college is a time to find yourself and put your own lables on yourself and forget about the old ones that others placed on you.

Looking back at High School, I realize now that I was too caught up with the group of kids I hung out with. They were great people, but they weren?t who I really was. The biggest advice I would give myself would be to simply be you, because you will realize that when all is said and done you really just want to be able to look back on what you have done with your life and be content with the way you lived. Don't hesitate to take risks by doing things you don't think your friends would think are "cool" or would like. This won?t by any means be an easy thing to do, but college is known as a period of personal growth and you cannot grow without learning. Sure you may find things you don?t enjoy, but you will be unable to find who you really are without trying the many new things life presents around you, both in college and beyond. Remember who you are in all situations and as long as you are true to that, whatever circumstances you may find yourself in will prepare you for a rewarding future.

Going back to senior year of highschool I would told myself how much different the college workload was from high school! . I can be honest and say I did not do any of these steps last semester of high school and did not try my hardest, and I probably should have told myself to keep going because it does matter to stay on track. I would have seeked extra help in areas that I struggled with because a lot of college is going over high school material to learn more! Learning how to take better notes, because professors lecture and you need to take notes! I would tell myself to meet with my professors before exams to go over material. I now know I needed to work harder than ever toward my education. I would tell myself to go to college being yourself and working hard because it will pay off!

My best words of advice to my high school self would be to believe in myself. When there is room for self-doubt there is room for defeat. College is the best time of your life but it is also a time for hardwork and sacrifice. No one is going to do the work for you, some people may be waiting for you to fail. There will be plenty of obstacles in your way but by keeping your goals in mind, your social life in check and by believing in yourself you can accomplish anything you set your mind to. A college education is a stepping stone into the real world. It is a way of preparing you for the difficulties and successes that lie ahead. It is a true journey of finding yourself and becoming the person that you want to be. Never be afraid to be yourself and stand by the ideas that you believe in. I have found in college and in life that being yourself and believing in yourself will take you all the places you desire to go.

In high school, I stressed out about both social and academic things such as having one pair of jeans for each day of the week or getting that 10 page paper done on time. Coming to college, I've learned that its alot better to appreciate lwhat you have in ife than to stress out over the meaningless things. We have so much to be grateful for and yet we seek more; its in our nature, so there's no blame. But I think that once in a while, its nice to just sit back, relax, and realize that life isn't about whether or not you have that new Ipod Touch or those Ugg boots. Life is how you live it, not what you live with. Take me, for example, I am a healthy 19-year old girl; I'm not seriously ill (or even a little sick at the moment), or in any way disabled. I have an amazing family and supportive friends; though we don't realize it, that is alot to be grateful for. If I could go back, I'd tell myself to stress alot less so that I can enjoy my life instead.

If I could talk to myself in high school, I would say, "Mike, find something new and exciting! Something real tasty!". I would reproach myself giving me a quizzical look and I would remind me that there is no grand prize in life. There is no blue ribbon for obtaining knowledge and understanding. There is only intrigue. Then I would say, "Mike, don't worry about appling to that CampusDiscovery scholarship in 2010, because I can predict the winning teams for every pro sports championship in the next four years!"

I would advise myself to decide what career I want before entering college. Having this decision made before entering college would have allowed me to focus more during my freshman year and to select very specific classes. I would also tell myself to put extra effort into finding scholarships outside of what the university offers, as financial aid is difficult to obtain.

When I was in high school, especially at the end of my senior year, there was peer pressure from friends for me to try alcohol or drugs. It got to the point where all of my friends would plan on weekends to get together and get drunk. I wasn't comfortable with this at the time, and I declined their invitations to join in the "fun". Therefore, if I could go back in time and give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to stay true to my values and myself. This is because in college the pressures would become even greater. Almost everyone I met in college would try to get me to drink with them, but I still wasn't ready. My adherence to my beliefs gave me courage; it made it easier to resist the temptations. It also gave me strength when my personal goals were threatened. My defiance towards everyone who told me that I would "get nowhere" in an English major increased my dedication to my dream of becoming a writer. Staying true to myself and my values has been the most important lesson I've learned in college.

Apply to more than one school. Don't disregard a state school just because it is a state school. Be prepared for roommate problems and find out ways to fix the problems before they start. Do all the work, even if its not being graded, and go to the 8 am recitations, even if there isn't a test. Make friends, lots of them. Leave your door and play music, people will come to say that they love or hate the band. Attend the dorm activities. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Seek out your professors and make sure that they know who you are and what your interested. Accept challenges, have fun, and try something new!

I'm 24 years old, have attended 4 different colleges and pursued 6 different majors. I have two jobs to support myself while going to school. I couldn't be happier with where I am, although it has been a long journey. My previous college experience makes me look fickle, but I know I'm traveling my true path. If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell her to never stop exploring and being curious about the world. College is a great experience, but if you approach learning as a way of life, you will always be fulfilled. In high school, I didn't have great grades and wasn't encouraged to go to college. I wasn't ready. I would tell her that it's okay not to be ready for college right away. Back then, I wanted to be an artist, not a biology teacher. I discovered my love of science through my own research. Working helped me learn how to budget my time. Sometimes it takes a journey to find where you're meant to be. Don't waste time being afraid of failure. Go forth bravely, and find your passion.

i would tell myself to really think about the amount of money college is, and that maybe i should look at a school in state vs out of state. i would remind myself the importance of an education, and that it's only 4 years.....and it goes by fast.

look at all your options.

To make sure I visited every school I was applying to . Hearing somebody say they like a school doesn't mean that it is the right fit for you . If you follow your heart and see what school fits you best you won't go wrong.

continue to work as hard as i had in high school.everything you do in high school continues into college, such as study skills, etc.

If I could go back and give myself advice on one thing, it would have to be to be as open and accepting as possible when I get to college. When I first arrived to school, I was shy at first and not sure how to make new friends. For the first few weeks I spent a lot of time in my room talking to old friends and thinking about all the fun times we used to have. It wasn?t until I realized how many available opportunities the University of New Hampshire offered to help people like me to get out and make new friends and to create new memories that I began to go out and socialize. Once I got out and got involved with various clubs and realized how accepting everyone else was, I was able to be more open about myself and form new relationships with people.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself not to worry. The transition to college is easy. There are many people in the same situation, being three hours away from home and without a familiar face in sight. Just keep working hard and try not to worry about it. The food is not bad and people do not judge you. People will even hold the doors open for you. Once you attend college you will not have to worry about fighting, drugs, gangs, or getting shot. You will finally be far away from those and you will never have to step out of your dorm scared of being attacked or rapped. You will be able to walk out at night, alone, with no worries. Just keeping working hard and some day you will be able to be that music teach that you have always wanted to be. You will be able in inspire many future musicians and will have life long friends who will always be there for you every step of the way.

If I could go back, the one thing I'd tell myself is that all incoming freshmen are in the same boat as you! The summer before coming to UNH, I believed I was going to be the only freshmen that didn't know a single soul, wouldn't make friends, and have to walk around campus by myself, which is why I decided to room with a friend from back home. I think that is my biggest regret of my college years. I stayed close to what was "safe" and "comfortable", and I feel as though I missed out on making close bonds with other people in my dorm. It's normal to be scared and nervous as an incoming freshman, but what people should know is you aren't alone. Expand your horizons and step outside your comfort level, because in the end it will be worth it.

Don't worry if you don't know what you want to do with the rest of your life. You have time and there are a lot of people who want to see you succeed in what ever makes you happy. Don't hold back either. Take any class that looks interesting.

I was a very rebelious young man in high school, and am very thankful I didn't go to college directly after I graduated. I know that if I had, I would have wasted a lot of money and time. If I could go back, however, I would tell myself that learning is the best thing anyone can do for themselves. I would tell myself how much I've learned, and how confident I feel about my future. I would suggest that I start caring about my grades and building good relationships with my teachers. School is not all about having a good social life, it's about utilizing the tools made available to you and putting them into action. If I could sit down with myself in high school, I would tell myself to start thinking about my long-term goals, and realize that there is nothing I cannot accomplish. It's really as simple as that. Nothing can stop me from attaining my goals except myself. This is something I've come to clearly understand and it is what drives me each and every day. I only wish that I had realized this a little sooner.

Just to join some clubs early because it's the easiest way to make friends. Also I would remind myself not to procrastinate and take my school work easily because it's nothing compared to high school. At UNH you need to work hard and study in order to get the grade that you want, you can't just sit back and expect it to all come easily. Finally I would remind myself to pack a broom because I forgot one my freshman year and my dorm room floor got pretty dusty.

Good grades equal increased opportunities! That would be the most important advice that I would give. I would beat that into my head no matter how much pain it inflicted. Had I spent more time on my high school studies, I would have had more choices among colleges and I would have received more scholarship offers. I would also advise myself to enjoy my teen years but find a balance between academics, extracurricular activities, and my social life. All three are important and when all three in are in harmony, life is at its best. I would also tell myself to embrace change and take it as an exciting challenge (easier said than done for me!)

I would simply tell myself to relax and don't be afraid to meet people. Also that freshman year is the easiest year of your college career but it is also is the year that it the foundation for the rest of your learning experiences at college. Freshman year I struggled to both have a social life and complete all of my schoolwork, which left me to stay in my dorm most of the time studying. I would tell my freshman self that you need time to just relax and refresh your mind, even if its just for a couple hours a week. Relax, stay calm, but don't forget to plan out your studytime in between then and you will be fine.

If I were to go back in time and talk myself, I would say focus on your studies more. Although I was actively in an activity (especially sports) at all times, I could have focused on my studies more which would have possibly got me into a better school. Although University of New Hampshire is a very good school, my real dream was go to into a big city such as Boston, or New York. The transition between college and high school is different. High school prepares you for academics, but it does not prepare you for life. I live in an apartment with friends, and we pay for rent and bills. At the age of 18 and paying bills a big responsiblity. I just wish I could have prepared myself for that in high school, but my parents were always there to help. Also, it's nice to make friends in college, but studying is more important than anything. It's your future.

i would tell myself to stay on track towards the end of the school year. It was a hard transition because of my lazy ways towards the end of highschool. the last couple months of highschool, i did not take school to seriously. i slacked off a lot and when i got to college i found it really hard to start doing school work again, so i would tell myself just to stay focused and not let senioritis take over too much.

-It's really not as hard as people make it out to be. Sure, college is different, but it's so much better than high school. Work can be more challenging, but the available resources and free time mean that if you want to do well, you will. -Find something you love to study, and you will be happy basically wherever you end up. -If you don't know what you want to study, start by visiting some schools that have majors you might be interested in, or at least a wide variety. Be sure to check out their Career Services (or equivalent department) to gauge what kind of support you will be given as you figure out what you want to do. -Apply for scholarships early and often. -You can talk to as many people as you want about college, but the experience is different for everyone, and it's really what you make of it. The transition can be absolutely terrifying, but you will get through it! Just know that it's ok to be scared (and it's ok not to be scared). Talk to someone if you need to, that's what they're there for!

I would tell myself to have an open-mind. I wasn't thrilled about going to this school, so upon moving in, I think that I tried to just find things wrong with it. Slowly I realized just how great it really was. I was on a beautiful campus, getting a great education, and having a ton of fun along the way. If I had been more open-minded, I think I would've realized that alot sooner Also, GET INVOLVED. Talk to people, make connections; join a club, a sport, a sorority/fraternity....something. It makes it so much easier to be away from home when you are surrounded by new friends and good times. I cannot stress it enough...GET INVOLVED!!

First off, the school is not the most important thing. It's quality is secondary. The most important thing for a student who wants to succeed is their own mindset. If they work hard to succeed, they can. Sure, fancy equipment and a prestigious name can help, but it really up to you who attend the school to make the most of whatever is available. Often, you will find that the large price tags that so called "better schools" is really not worth the few extras you can get there. Integrity, a good work ethic and initiative are the main keys to success in college.

If you do not like the college you have chosen the first year don't be affraid to transfer! Also, visit each college multiple times and if possible try to spend a night there with a friend.

Try not to allow money to be a factor of where you choose your school. Make sure to get as much help as you need with the application process and financial aid.

Parents and students, The best college for you should be first based on academic credentials, then by first glance. Once narrowed the search this way, then go into size, activities available, location, price, living arrangements. You want to make sure you or your child will be comfortable with the decision as well as making the best of what is offered. In order to make the best of the college experience you cannot slack off. Even though away from home education comes first, this is what you are paying for. But definitely make sure you are getting involved. Find something or many things you are willing to put time and effort into. This will make you experience so much better and you will know it was worth every penny.

find a college where your child feels the most comfortable, if they don't enjoy their time they won't do as well and they will be miserable

Choosing an undergraduate education is important but it is also important to keep the future in mind. Financial considerations are necessary especially when considering where the student wants to attend graduate school. Visit the schools and ask a lot of questions. Talk to students who currently attend the university. Get as much information from the top choices to ensure that you are making an educated decision. To make the most of the experience, do not get caught up in the party scene. Obviously have fun, but you're paying a lot of money that is essentially invested in your future. Study hard, ask questions, become involved and be dedicated to your education. You will get everything out of your education that you put into it. Seek out friends that aren't like you -- diversity is crucial at character development. Take advantage of the study abroad programs because they are an amazing opportunity and they will easily be the best time of your life. Bottom line, be who you are and who you want to be the entire time you're in college!

Make sure you look into their extracurricular activities as well as their academics. It is really important to make sure you are going to feel at home at your university if you want to enjoy your time their. College isn't all about academics. You need to find a school where you can balance school work, work, and fun. That is how you find the right college for you.