Bethel University-McKenzie Top Questions

Dear Armicia, I know you are excited for college, you only have a few months left, but take a minute and listen to me. When leaving home, yes its awesome knowing your finally going to be independent, but please be mindful by knowing with independence comes responsibility. no one wakes you for clases anymore, no one tells you when to go to sleep, and no reminds you to do your homework. You have to be mindful of these things and stay organized because that will help you a lot with time management. The college life will get very challenging, but one thing you must do is continue to pray and keep God first in everything you do. Armicia you are capable of doing anything you put your mind to, so never let anyone tell you you can't do anything and never let someones opinion setop you from using the one talent that you know God himself has blessed you with and that is the gift of ministry through song. Love yourself for you and pray often.

I was a procrastinator in high school. I always seemed to get an adrenaline rush the night before my homework, a paper, or a project was due. This became a consistant part of my life in highschool. I rarely studied, thus I never developed good study skills. This affected me tremendously in college. I transitioned to college a few months after graduating high school, and I did not know what to expect academically. As a pre-med student, I struggled to be studious, use my time wisely, and have a social life. I needed to put more effort into my classes than I was accustommed to in highschool. Thus, I failed most of my classes during my first year in college because similar to high school, I was a professional procratinator with terrible study habits. I would tell myself as a high school senior to be more studious, develop better study skills, practice completing assignments ahead of time, seek assistance from professors, utilise educational resources, and most importantly learn to balance social life and academics. Moreover, I would ask college students and research as much as possible on ways to be successful in college. Preparation, determination, and knowledge is key.

If I could go back in in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to not make such hasty decisions. I wanted to be away from home so badly that I never considered the cost of things and how I would be able to survive with no money. My parents advised me to stay home and go to a local school until I got on my feet, but I refused to listen. Honestly, I wish I would have listened. I don't regret the times I've had in college or the experiences I've had while I was here. It taught me alot about life. I can't go back in time. It's physically impossible. But if I could I would have stayed home until I was ready for the real world.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to stop worrying so much. The process is much easier than you think it's going to be and if you just calm down you'll probably see that. Everyone around you is there to help you, you are far from being alone. Don't be overwhelmed with the transition into college because it's everyone is feeling the same way you are and you'll learn quickly. College life can be stressful, being away from home, and the work load but home is just a phone call away and the work load doesn't stay huge forever. Just always remember to put your work first because that is why you are here, friends can seem more important sometimes but they will understand I promise.

Sometimes orther activities can cause confusions with attending outstanding grades if you are not strongly self motivated.

What i have gotten out of this college experience is even if you think you can't get the money and you think its too much, just pray to God and He will provide thats what He did for me. But, you will know where God wants you to be at, He will provide, if He wants you to be there, He will put you there for a reason. This college is great, if you ever want to go here, you made a right choice you will love it and cherish every moment, but this place is very valuable to attend. Do your work, you will just make your college life harder if you don't do your work trust me.

I was apprehensive about attending college. I wanted to stay in high school where I knew what was expected of me and my counselors made nearly every academic decision for me. High school was where all my friends were, the friends that took years to find and get to really know. College ripped this sense of security out of my hands, but I'm glad it did. I learned to find new friends, and redefine myself. I also learned that what I thought I wanted to spend the rest of my life doing, wasn't what I really wanted to do at all.

So far my college experience has really opened my mind and helped me grow as an individual. I attend a satellite campus where small classrooms allow engaged learning and I know my voice is always heard. Not only are the professors very friendly and easy to work with but my peers have become some life long friends. It is a wonderful school and I would reccommend it to anyone.

My college experience so far has taught me how to make important decisions such as what classes to take, what I am interested in, and how to apply this knowledge to my career. My major (Graphic Design) is something that is both fun to do and will be a great career with many opportunities. My experience with the community college has been valuable because I can live at home and work and attend classes while earning an Associates Degree; this will help me transition to a university to complete my Bachelor's Degree. I have also learned how to work well in groups to complete assignments, and I have learned that group efforts can be rewarding because the variety of skills people have helps to achieve a common goal.

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