Berea College Top Questions

I would tell myself to not be afraid. I remember being terrified that I wouldn't be well liked or I wouldn't be smart enough to go to college. That I would be bullied, like I was in middle and high school. However, I would tell myself that college would be worth it. That going to college would change things. I'd gain confidence, happiness, and a new outlook on life that would bring forth a new me, not the afraid high school senior. I would tell myself to take life and it's oppourtunities by the horns and guide it in a direction to make me happiest - because that's the secret to success in college. Doing what you love.

You remember when you first moved to Virginia? You were scared and shy. You were in a new environment and you weren’t sure how to handle it. You remember how your peers teased you and how the teachers decided to move you out of the class before things got “out of hand.” It was horrible and each morning you cried on the school bus. You didn’t understand why they hated you. After years of the torture, you actually started to believe that you were worthless. You believed you didn’t have value, that your opinion didn’t matter. But, that’s not true. You’re a beautiful girl with a brilliant mind and a big heart. People love you. I know it doesn’t seem like it now, but people in college won’t hate you. They’ll embrace you for who you are and you’ll find a confidence you didn’t know existed. You’ll learn to love yourself and see the world through new eyes. For the first time in forever, you’ll be happy. And, most of all, you’ll forgive those who hurt you. Remember, you are worth it. Always remember.

If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself that life isn't all about partying and hanging out with friends. School is a lot more difficult when you're a working adult. Trying to balance working full time, paying bills, and going to school is not an easy task. If I had known that when I was in high school, perhaps I would be in a more stable place now. Even though I sometimes have regrets, I know that the path that I chose has taught me how to juggle whatever life throws my way. I am more ready now to tackle my nursing education than I would have ever been fresh out of high school. Sometimes it takes people a little longer to find their own path.

FOCUS! Have more confidence in yourself. You have worth and value that is not tied to anyone else. Happiness is found within yourself and it starts with knowing that you are learning skills that will allow you to support yourself and your needs. You always hear that "Life is short" , just remember so is the time it takes to earn to degree even though it doesn't seem like it at the time. Do not waste it or put it off. Life is more difficult than anything you will deal with in college. With time, all things change, so embrace it! Please, FOCUS AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD

I would probably advice myself to study hard, take more social participations, do research about my future school and choose major. Because my friends and I had difficult time in finding match we have spent couple months in searching school that would match our criterias. First of all it is necessary to find what you want not what university wants. Once you find your goals you want to achieve it will be easy to find a school that would perfectly fit you. And practising more of voluntary work and social activities gives a big plus in the application process and if your leadership skills are developed this even gives more reasons for college admissions to choose exactly you among others. And main thing I would advice myself in the past is not to underestimate myself.

As a high schoool senior, I was not challenged enough by my teachers. The courses I took did not stimulate me. No homework was ever given and there was no accountability for class assignments. My teachers woud often give us free class periods. As a result, I underestimated the fact that I could succeed in college. When I graduated, I had little direction and did not have an idea of what I wanted to study. I started out at a community college and through the professors there, I slowly began to define what my future career and professional goals would be. The advice I would give myself would be to take harder courses even if I had not thought I could handle them; reach out and network with high school teachers who may have been able to help foster me in the right direction; and most importantly, I would tell myself not to give up on education because it is a gift within itself- even if I initially did not know what I wanted to study, I never gave up. I worked through the confusion which is why I am currently pursuing a Master's degree

Hurry up and apply. Don't listen to mom about very much, especialy packing. You can make friends anywhere.

From my college experience, I have obtained the knowledge necessary to succeed in my future occupations. Furthermore, leadership and management skills were consistently applied and tested in the various courses I attended in school. Also, the friendships and connections acquired throughout my time in community college are valuable to both my social life and educational experience. Overall, my college experience has taught me two major things: hard work pays off and networking with classmates can dramatically improve classroom interactions. In conclusion, I believe that anyone can begin a college degree; however, those who value a higher standard of education truly obtain any knowledge from one.

I was able to meet a variety of individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I was able to learn how to support myself.

My College Experience Out of my experience, I have received some important elements that are present and effective in my life: state of open-mindedness, acceptance of diversity, and the differentiation of education. As a student of a liberal arts college, I feel it is important to learn and respect varying forms of diversity ranging from ethnicities to philosophies. In order for me to have learned about the diversities in the world, an accurate and non-bias education was a necessity. I have learned to accept diversity because I have learned to become open-minded and the education I am receiving helps me with my open-mindedness. The three aspects of my college experience are intertwined because acceptance of diversity is being open-minded, being open-minded occurs when an education is not prejudice, and differing types of education is an acceptance of diversity. These types of attributes are valuable because when I leave this institution, I will a mentally diversified individual who can make real conscioius contributions to and for my environment. Berea College has taught me to respect and accept diversity with my education duiding my open-mindedness. My experience has thus far, been a life changing experience.