Cairn University-Langhorne Top Questions

I would tell myself to work hard and not be discouraged. College isn't easy, but it is possible. As long as you do your best then you will succeed. The most important thing to do, however, is to BE STRONG! Be strong in many different ways, be strong in all ways. Be strong in doing your work. Be strong in choosing your friends. Be strong when you are challenged. Be strong when you feel weak. Be strong with your professors. Be strong in what you wear. Be strong in conversation. Be strong in who YOU are. When I say "be strong," I don't mean muscles or toughness. What I mean is be confident in who you are and what you believe and don't let anyone sway you from that. It is important not to conform or change for others. You will make many changes throughout your college years, and that is okay, just make sure they are changes for yourself and no one else!

Don't expect to make close friends right away and don't get locked down into friendships. Look for people that you genuinly connect with and then invest in them. Don't just hang out with people because they were the first people you met. That's fine at first, but then look for people you want to be close with and make an effort. Work hard, but don't get too busy. Stay focused on others, not just yourself. Step out of your comfort zone, this is a time to try new things. Be bold. I am accidentally chose the wrong age and I don't see how to fix it. I am 21-22.

To the student, examine colleges and what they offer, sometimes being satisfied with your higher education will cause you to do things that arent popular --so expect that! Go and do what YOU got to do --for YOU!

I think that it is important to make sure that you know what you want ot major in before looking for a school to attend. I would suggest making a list of things that are important to you and things you do want and dont want in a school

One of the most important things to keep in mind about selecting a college is you. Yes, you. Just you. Though it may sound selfish, this is ultimately a decision that affects you and your future alone. Where to go to college is one of the biggest decisions you will make in life. Don't take it lightly. What you study could be your career for the next several years to come. These are the friends you will keep for the rest of your life. College opens doors and unique opportunities that are hard to find else where. Make the most of it! Find the college that interests you, not only in the areas of study, but also in available extra-curricular activities and other provided services and opportunities. It is a place to explore yourself and find out exactly what you want out of life. Never think that you aren't smart enough or you'll never get in. Even if an opportunity seems impossible, go for it and keep trying. This is your life, your future. Les Brown once said, "Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss it, you'll land among the stars."

When you are looking at a school and you do NOT know what you really want the best thing to do would be community college. It is not worth the money to find out you dont want to do what you are at school for after two years. Schools cost around 20-$40,000, save up the money and take time. It goes by fast so you do not need to rush into anything.

Fun. Everybody likes having it. What does "fun" do? It can give people amazing experiences and can entertain for hours. Fun is not illegal, everyone is allowed to have their fair share of it, but how does this relate to a college experience? High school is filled with "fun" activities. Many children and teenagers feel that when they reach adulthood, the "fun" stops and the boring adult life begins. College is a great opportunity to learn and academically grow, ultimately preparing a person for a life-long career. Many students find that it is difficult to adjust to a college environment and take their academic studies seriously. There are still opportunities in college to have "fun," and if a student is unprepared for the college adjustment, a student can have an unbalanced schedule. The key is delayed gratification. There are still many opportunities to enjoy life and all its experiences, and the greatest way to do that is to work hard and work towards a good career. Finding the right college that offers a good balance is vitual. A student must learn time management and learn to balance between "fun" and studies to find a satisfying life-long career.

Find a college that will challenge and inspire you to academic and social excellence. It may be a good to choose a college with a diversity of majors, in case the student becomes more interested in a different field of study. This way you can avoid the possible horrors of trying to transfer, and possibly losing credits toward graduation.

Its a long process, be patient with each other! Look at a lot of school, this is easy to do with the internet. Don't just focus on the big schools or schools your friends are going to, there are so many great schools that may be "off the map". Remember to study hard in school right off the bat! Its easy to get caught up with the freedom of living away from home but your grades will suffer and its hard to raise your GPA once its low! College is a time of growth and change and while it can be scary at times it is exciting to start feeling like an adult!

I would say definitely consider the financial situation of the colleges you would be going to. I got a good education and came out with barely any debt even though the school I went to was not my first choice. So remember your choosing a school for the education and financial situation and not for the socialization and parying.