Andrews University Top Questions

College for me has been an eye opener. I have really come to terms that by me attending college I am investing for my future. You are not learning anymore because you have to, or you are being forced, you are there because you want to succeed in life and be successful. That is why you must take advantage of all the resources that the University offers. Take advantage of every class, learn as much as possible, and read as much as well. The world is pretty scary if you think about it. There is a lot of competitveness out there and that is why by me attending college, I am improving my chances of success. In my 3 years of college, I feel I have become smarter, wiser, and the need to learn more especially when it comes to my major. My major is my career so I must learn everything I can to become great at what I do. In conclusion, my college experience has been great and has been useful for my life, not only for educational purposes, but for growing up purposes as well. I feel more mature and ready to take on the real world.

I have learned how to appreciate what I often took for granted. Waking up to the smell of frijoles in the morning, the radio tuned to its highest volume while the says of sunlight shower through the curtains was something close to me. Now that I am more than 2500 miles away from home, it becomes very easy to appreciate what I once had. This same experience, however, has shown me how imperative it is to actually get out of the home, and try to fly on my own. Attending college has taught me how to take responsibility for my actions, acknoledging that whatever I do, befalls on my own person, no longer my parents. This sense of responsibility has allowed me to grow as an individual into someone who desires to perservere. If I would have stayed home, I would not appreciate my family, I would not have become a more independent woman, and I would not push harder to ensure success.

College changes you, whether or not you want it too. Living away from home, you learn so much about yourself, and what you want out of life. It matures the way you think, allowing you to take a serious look at who you truly are what you want out of life. College has given me freedom for the first time in my life from parents, to think for myself and to take direct responsibility for my actions. All in all, it has given me everything I could ever ask for! It has taught me that cramming never works, it has given me life long friends, it has taught me that sleep and food are two of the greatest things in life, it has shown me how fortunate I am to be able to study what I want to study, where I want to study. There is nothing more I could ask for out of Andrews University. It will only continue to provide greater things for my life.

I would tell myself to pay closer attention to my school work. Once you get to college it's a whole new life out there and when you are starting to make the life changes that happen at college you need to have a great sense of time managment and study habbits. It's easy to get lost in social aspect of college with making new friends and doing new things. If you really focus on your school work and aim to get good grades in High School then when it comes to college life it will be easier to balance, also with better grades and higer GPA you will qualify for more scholarships which will be very benefical. Also, be very open to learning about careers that you want to pursue in college. Make sure you take the time to learn about other college's/univeristy's and what they might have to offer. Last but not least don't lessen any standards and take your stand, create yourself and don't change yourself for anyone!

I would tell myself to not stress so much. College IS a huge change. I'd never lived away from home before,a nd I am really close to my family. There are things that are hard about college. School can be tough, friends can be tough, guys can be tough. But I would have told myself to not worry, to know that I would be fine! There are so many good people in the world, you just have to be open to others. I brought way to much stuff to college! I'd tell myself to only take the bare necessities, because things would accumulate over time. I would give myself a pat on the back for getting my schoolbooks used online - campus bookstores are VERY overpriced. I'd tell myself to bring a bike, it's a lot easier to get around with. And if possible talk mom and dad into a car. Most of all I'd tell myself to really enjoy the last few weeks of high school and to bring that same excitement and joy to college. It's a big, crazy, exciting world out there. Don't be afriad to jump in.

Ok from my personal experience: first of all you have to know yourself. There are two kinds of people generally Intellectuals and Practicals. Intelectuals have a hard time fitting in & have a passion: science, tecnoogy, computers, drama, literature. They do not always get the best grades! They are the geeks and nerds. For them I say don't worry if you failed a class. You aced the classes that are part of your passion. These abstract people don't think the same way and do not follow conventional 'how to 'methods of learning: taking notes ect. For the practicals I say pay attention in class. There are more practicals than intellectuals. Concered about concrete events around them they are easily distracted! They care more about social graces. They have to follow "how to get good grades" instruction. If they can learn to be disciplined enought to focuss on work for school & then socialize they will be ok in college. College work is not in my opinion harder than the high school. It is all the extra distractions and resposiblities that kill the freshmen. To be prepared for college I suggest highschoolers learn resposiblity by getting a job.

Do not hang on to the illusion of control; life is in constant upheaval. When everything seems to be falling apart, it is more likely that you are overreacting. Many people's lives are completely broken and there are those who will never attend college. Drama is frequently self-created. When you think your life is horrible, take a deep breath and start making lists of to-do items, to-buy items, and blessings. Do the best you can do while maintaining a healthy balance of work, play, and nutrition. Maintain good grades, but remember that success is not determined by a 4.0 GPA. Care about your friends' news, talk to them before they talk to you, visit them by surprise. Participate in school events - make yourself a people person. Get outside whenever the sun shines and get your Vitamin D. Finally, volunteer and be active in society. The things you do will not only look good on your resume and make scholarships more accessible, but also give you a purpose. Ultimately, a life lived merely for personal success is boring and meaningless. Find value in those around you and be patient and loving. Most of all: breath.

To myself, I would say study harder and decide what you want. I have found in college that semesters will sometimes become extremely difficult without warning. I have finally found my groove, but if i could have warned myself about the difficulty, i would have.

The advice i would give myself would be several things. The first being to save , save, save! If i had known how expensive college life would be i would have started saving from when i started kindergarten school. The second thing i would of adviced myself is to make sure my mathematical skills were high and that i wasnt lagging behind in anything, as in college there is a lot of math involved. My thrid piece of advice would be to esnure i knew what career path i wanted to take and have my mind set and made before enrolling. And my last piece of advice would be to ensure that i am well prepared for the course load and the tight scehdules i would have to follow.

Stay focused , make good grades your first year and get involved on campus. Also make new friends.