Brigham Young University-Idaho Top Questions

Assuming, if i could go back in time and talk to to myself as a high school senior there are many things i would tell myself about college life and the transition from the drama filled world of high school to the real world. the firlst thing i would tell myself is to reserach scholarships and grants. Also, I would remind of millons of dollars of unclaimed money that you can get from the government through FASPA. having the money to go to college is important to have so you can go to the college you really want to go to. The second thing I would tell myself is to look at all the colleges you want to go to first before you apply. You dont want to regreat picking the school. third and final thing i would tell my self is to enjoy the remaing year I have at high school. you want to take things slow or you'll miss great experieriences and miss out making some great memories.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School Senior, I would tell myself to not be afraid of leaving the Valley. I would tell myself to accept the partial Scholarship that NAU offered and look for Financial Aide to supplement the rest of it. I would tell myself not to give up on the dream of becoming an educator and to not give up on myself. I would tell myself to remember the words of the speech I delivered at graduation that year and "don't let the clouds get in your way". I would reassure myself that I am intellegent and capable. I would point out the grades I recieved and my GPA and remind myself that I could accomplish anything. I would tell myself to have faith in myself and to not give in to the hurtful words of others who would only seek to control or manipulate me. I would tell myself to remember Kay Benjamin, Jay Dean Jones and Richard Dant, the instructors who shaped my learning and inspired me to write, discover and perform. Above all else, I would tell myself, "Don't give up".

If I could go back in time and could give adivice to myself I would tell myself that school should come first before all other interest. That if I stay focused in my classes and did the homework I would get a good grade. Also I would tell myself that I should avoid having a girlfriend that first semester, because I was so young and childish back then, and it really distracted from my school work.

Dear Michelle, I want you to know how important it is that you enjoy your life and enjoy your years in high school and the years that are ahead of you. Create some options for yourself. Apply to multiple schools, take your classes a little more seriously. If you do take your classes more seriuosly, by studying and trying to actually learn the material I know you will look back and be grateful that you created those good habits. Find a balance in life, in everything, in all you do. Life is for fun, but it is also for learning and for bettering yourself. Be an example to your siblings, show them how fun learning can be and how it can help you to become a better person. Respect your teachers, learn to love the things they teach. Take more notes and when you take the ACT...STUDY!!!! Remember to dream big, to capture those dreams, and make them happen. Create options. It will help you in the future. Love, Your future self

College is an adjustment to what you know schooling to be. There is a different sort of pressure about it, because you are paying for classes rather than just being told to go by your parents. The workload is in some ways similar and in some ways more difficult, deadlines tend to be a lot more strict on assignments, so get used to turning things in on time now, and extra credit is pretty much not existent so don't rely on that too much. There will be a different equilibrium in a college student's life, it's not simply balancing homework and friends, it's also on top of that learning to deal with roommates, finding out how to cook for yourself, homework and probably a job because college is expensive. Practicing being independent while still living at home could be very beneficial to learning how to live a life in college.

I would tell my past self that I need to work harder and develop the habbits needed for good schooling. Also I would tell myself that hard work yields the best results. Education is everything

Study. Study, study, study. This isn't High School anymore. You can't get by just by listening in class. You have to spend time outside of class and outside of homework with your book and notes, and study. Buy a digital audio recorder and let it run during class in case you need to go back and listen to it over again. Also, read your notes into it and listen to the recording as you go from class to class. You will never forget what is in your notes that way.

I would tell myself not to worry. I was so worried about leaving home, living with people I had never met before, being far from my parents, and having a ton of homework. When I got to college I had the time of my life. Deciding to go to college is one of the best choices I ever made. I would tell myself to chill out and relax. Just have fun! College is the Garden of Eden compared to high school. The most important thing I would tell myself is not to be afraid to hope. High school was the worst four years of my life and I was afraid to hope that college would be better just in case it wasn't and my hopes were crushed. Never be afriad to hope for something better because if you don't think it will be better then you might miss out on how wonderful it really is.

I've found value in my life after starting collge. I feel like I'm actually moving foward and improving my future with each term I finish. I was dreading going to college after I finished high school. But once I started, I entered a whole new world. A world of discovery and self achievment. I don't feel like I'm being held back when I'm in class. In fact, I can feel myself pushing the limits of my abilities and talents. After class, I feel mentally exhausted, but with a sense of accomplishment, like I didn't waste my day. And the journey towards getting my degree will be long and challenging, I know that in the end, I will be ahead of this game that we call life.

During my college experience I have learned many things. As well as taking my major classes, I've explored a little bit to make sure that what I wanted to do, was really what I wanted to do. I've changed my mind, made mistakes, learned to live on my own, work two jobs and be a full-time student, and become a better member of society. As I've endured sicknesses and car crashes, worked with a school schedule and homework, dealt with crazy roommates, and made friends I've learned more than I ever thought I would. I pride myself in being intelligent and working hard. College has definitely given me a chance to prove that. I may not have the GPA I would like, but the excuses for it being a 3.7 instead of a 4.0 have taught me almost as much as the wonderful teachers that have helped to add to my storehouse of knowledge and worked with me as I've hit life's bumps. The teachers have been amazing and the campus is friendly, proud, academically advanced, and beautiful. Financial aid is limited, but I won't let that hold me back.

The things i have learned from college are beneficials. I feel that what i have learned has been very valuable. The education provided was steady and dependable. The preparation from the teachers and tutors has beneficial so far. The subject surrounds the focus of my major. The learning experience will indeed help me in my future accomplishments. College Education shows how a person can do well in their field and major. Jobs will become so much easier because of the education provided. College seem to make me a better individual and has prepared me mentally for a great life and opportunities for life.

Through my college experience I have learned to value my time and have self discipline. It has taken a lot of time, hard work, and endurance to not only attend my classes, but to participate and get good grades. It has been valuable for me to attend Brigham Young University- Idaho because I have been surrounded by students with the same goals and high moral standards as me. I have been lifted spiritually, and enlightened academically . My college experience here has helped me grow and build character that I would not otherwise be privelaged to at other schools.

I have gotten a better understanding of the direction I want my life to be going. When I first entered Cecil College I had no clue what I wanted to do with my education, but through my classes and my teachers I have learned that I want to go into a business field such as management or accounting. College has given me a better understanding of life. I now know the path in which to follow.

After changeing my major atleast twice I have come to understand that this school offers her students not only the the best, and coninuously evolving education, but also a fuller understanding of how the students faith and understanding of purpose will help them in their lives and careers. I am a Father and Husband as well as a Graphic Designer and this knowledge and mindset has exstended in to all parts of my life and helped me be prepared for life after college.

In just my semester of college experience I feel I have gained a better self confidence, sense of responsibility, and become a better and more dedicated person. I realize that the money I worked so hard to earn last summer is paying for my education and that I am soley responsible for getting everything out of college that I put into it. I have learned to live on my own, how to budget, support myself, and make decisions on my own that affect my future. As I continue my education and make choices I gain confidence in knowing that I can support myself and chase my dreams as long as I put the forth the work. College has been one of the best experiences of my life as I learn new things and life lessons every day. College is a journey in my life that will have a lasting impact on me throughout my life and I'm grateful for the opportunity I have to continue and set an example for others. Success is a constant journey not a destination and college is one of the stepping stones in my life to help me continue the journey.

I was really tired of getting passed by for people with less experience simply because they had the degree. So I decided that I would come to school to get one of my own.

Learning is said to be a never ending road. It is a road everyone takes with many different branchs that can take anyone where they need to go, and college is just a road map that helps travels navigate this long and sometimes confusing road. College to me helps me pave a road to where I want to go to further my learning. I am also discovering myself more and finding the things I like and dislike. through my studies. I also get to meet fellow students who share the same interest as mine, and push me to where I want to be. I am not just growing as a student but as a person as a whole. College allows me to gain valuable tools that I can use in my life and throughout my job. It is like carrying my own little toolbag that I carry inside my truck I can grab everytime I have a need for it. It lets me have the ability to know that I can do any job the correct way. So college allows me to grow as a student but also as a person.

Attending Brigham Young University has been the most valuable thing that i have ever done in my entire life. I have made friends that have changed my life and I have learned information that has broadened my way of thinking. I have gotten to know myself better as well as have studied the workings of other people and how our society runs. I have had so many experiences on campus that have helped make me into the young women that I am becoming. I love my school and the experiences that it brings me.

Throughout my college experience thus far, I have gained an immense passion for learning. I have had passionate professors who have brought the subjects to life and began the sparking of a fire within me that is now unquenchable. I find my classes fascinating and always have the desire to learn more and understand all the how’s and why’s of all the information I intake. This desire has led me to search out additional resources in my school which further my learning and enhance my satisfaction with the courses I am enrolled in. School no longer seems like a chore. It feels like a blessing that I am granted the opportunity to associate with so many people who have the knowledge and skills and are only too willing to pass them onto me. I have started a process which will continue throughout the rest of my life—a process which will only continue to make me a better person as I gain more knowledge about the world. The passion for learning that attending college has given me is priceless and I would not trade this experience for the world.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far, is that college is about networking, meeting new people, joining organizations and being responsible. I chose to do my first year out of state, it taught me a lot. I was a lot more responsible with going to class, making sure my work was completed in a timely manner. I met a lot of new people and a few of them I still have as friends, I also joined an organization. With everything that goes on in college, students must learn how to balance their time between work, having fun and what is really important to them. I learned how to do that and I use the multitasking skills in my everyday life now.