Carroll University Top Questions

Get a job for starters! Study more and effectively, start projects/papers earlier, working consistently until the deadline. Stop procrastinating about things and get it done sooner. Communicate better with my teachers and definitely speak up in class even though my thoughts may have been expressed by another. Organize and time manage my daily schedule in a more efficient manner so I am not so stressed out about every little thing. Get out and socialize a bit more with friends when done with studying. Waiting until going to college to try to make it all work at once is a bad idea because it just creates more stress and everything begins to suffer! Challenge myself to try new and different things even though I really don't want to! College is a continuation of high school regarding classes and studies - just in a bigger campus setting. But, realize that parents won't be there to get you out of an academic jam or do your laundry, etc. - it's all on me! Take the time to experience as much as you can but also thinking about how it might work/apply to coursework/activities in college years.

Giving advice to you is going to be difficult because the decisions you will make about your college career will be very impulsive and sudden. After a year, you will not be happy simply being a lazy college student, so if you are still thinking of going to the Boulder College of Massage Therapy: do it! The transition is going to be terrifying and exhilarating. Buckle down and study hard because you will only get out of classes what you put into them. Money will be tight, but please don’t get discouraged; big things are on the horizon because of what you have already done. Instead of ruining the surprise of your future, I will just leave a few tips for you to remember as you make it through your first few college years: Ask lots of questions and explore what your professors are offering. Spend more time than you think you need to studying, but don’t let that interfere too much with sleep and spending time with friends, those are going to be really important to your health. And work hard for the future you want, but go with the flow when life gets in the way!

I would tell myself to be responsible and not get overworked. I would tell myself to be myself! That's the best way to make friends. Get involved in organizations that you are passionate about. Give generously of your time and talents- this is much more fulfilling than just asking what college can give to you. Take your time deciding on a major. Be a courteous roommate. Try some new activities, regardless of whether or not your friends sign up. If you have a question in class, ask it. Don't party on school nights. Say "hello" and "thank you" to the janitorial staff. Don't procrastinate if you can help it. Keep in touch with friends from high school. Call your parents every once in a while. Don't worry too much about the freshman fifteen, just make sure to be healthy. I would also tell myself to be humble and open to whatever God has in store for me.

Dear Nathalie, College is going to be a great experience for you! I know you are the first in your family to go to college, and it's something that scares you, but it is also something you should be proud of. If I could give you some advice, it would be this: never be afraid to ask questions, take advantage of every opportunity given to you, and always work hard in everything you do. It will be different at first, and you will be faced with many challenges, but don't worry, you'll make plenty of friends and you'll enjoy your time at college. Your college years will fly by, so make the most of them, study hard, and never be afraid to be yourself. Before you know it you will walk across that stage, and you will soon be one more Latina with a college degree.

College has been a difficult transition. Leaving your town, teachers, family and friends. It can be exciting to embark on a new adventure. If I could give myself a piece of advise before entering college life it would be : Perseverance, “There will always be successes and failures in life. Once this is understood, a person can be a true success in their own eyes and successful with whatever they wish to pursue.” I am hoping to carry this good quality forward in nursing and appreciate being considered for the the campus discovery scholarship.

I would tell myself to take as many classes as the high school would allow me. Also to make up the classes that I didn't do so well in during my other years of high school so that they wouldn't affect my college choices. I would also tell myself to apply for as many scholarships and grants as I could, and apply for them early, so that I wouldn't be having such a hard time with money as I am now. I would let myself know that there are a lot of problems with the community college system in California and to be prepared to have to take more classes and fill out more forms then expected because the colleges don't like letting you on campus when you've graduated from high school early. Most importantly, though, I would tell myself how much better college is than high school. You get so much more freedom and classes are more challenging. And that I'm going to have a lot of fun in college.

When I was in high school I recieved a full tuition scholarship for four years to any state school. . I attended four semesters of college on and off and stopped going because of anxiety and fincancial incapabilities. One day I was on vacation from my job looking on Craiglsist and saw an advertistment for a graphic novel artist. I did not know I would be signing a contract with producers. I also failed to mention that at this time I was in a very abusive relationship. I moved out of my mother's house to live with my boyfriend who I was desperately loved. It all happened around the same time, and I quickly stopped work on the novel. Things don't always work out the way you plan , but you have to adapt. If you take advantage of resources you have you can further your potential. In short, don't sit on the oppurtunities you have, because you never know when they are going to be gone. That is the advice I would give myself if I could go back and do it all over again.

That it is okay to be nervous to start something new and that everyone will be very friendly. STUDY A LOT when you get there because the classes are completely different then you are used to. Also do not be shy to make new friends and go out and do stuff, like join clubs and sports because they will be your friends for life. Just live life, enjoy the college years and study!

Get involved! Tryout for the football team, join a club, go to your Resident Assistant's dorkey pizza party. The purpose of continuing your education is to broaden your mind and prepare you for "the real world". But its also about the EXPERIENCE of being at school. Yes, it is important that you earn the best grade you can in all your classes but its equally important to develop your social skills as well. The friendships and connections you make those four years will be beneficial for the rest of your adulthood and in many cases your professional career!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in highschool I would start by telling myself to just take a deep breath and that is will all be fine. College is a great and once in a lifetime experience. It teaches you not only what you need to learn for your future job, but what it is like to be an individual and grow up on your own. Another aspect of college is that you meet so many different people from all around the world and they can become some of your closest friends. College goes bye in the blink of an eye and so cherish every good or bad moment you have because it is the place where you grow, experience, and start to shape out who you are and where you want to be in life.

If I could go back and tell myself anything about college life it would be prepare yourself to really learn who you are. Going into college I thought I knew myself and to an extent I did. However, there were many changes I saw within myself and it has caused me to grow tremendously as a person. The best way to really discover you is to engage yourself with the campus. Dive into the activities your school provides because those are some of the best expereiences you will engage in. You will meet lifelong friends, learn new information, and possibly win prizes! I know when I look back at my life school, specifically college, will be the most fond experience that helped define who I am, and I hope that when I'm done I can look back and say I made the best of those 4 years.

I am 47 years old and never been to college but I am ready to go and get a degree to better myself and my family. I have been a housewife for 27 years and a mother to five children and my youngest just graduated last spring. Now I have time for me and I want to get a degree in accounting and open my own business and maybe, who knowns maybe my daughter will go to college and get a degree instand of what I did (wait for 25 years to do something). I would really love to go back to school but the money is the biggest issue

College has helped me be more confident in myself. I was nervous because I didn't think that I was smart enough for some of the classes that I was in, but the professors helped me develope studying skills to increase and maintain my grade. I play football for Carroll University and that has helped me build character, manage my time, stay in shape, and meet many friends. College has also helped me figure out my five year plan, which is to graduate here at Carroll University in 4 years with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science. The year after I graduate, I plan to join the United States Air Force. I have learned that I have to be responsible for my actions and decisions, and I have to take care of the little things in life like washing dishes or doing laundry. I think the most important thing that I have gotten out of Carroll University so far is that I have to learn to be around a diverse group of people. I am not used to that because my high had a population of around 300 students. I cant imagine being anywhere else.

Not everyone is able to go to college. Therefore, I am very thankful to my parents for giving me the opportunity to get an education so I can learn as much as I can. School is about education and learning, but that isn't the only thing I have learned. I've learned how to be independent and to find my own values and beliefs. I'm experiencing a new world and what my future has to bring. College has made me discover my true passions in life. I want to study abroad and make a difference in someone else's life. Getting a chance to volunteer with another community other than your own is very rewarding and shows respect and loyalty. In today's world without an education, it's difficult to fulfill a person's dreams. College has given me the opportunity to make new friends, discover something I didn't know about myself, join new clubs, find a passion for a class I would never have taken, play a sport or extracurricular activity, learn about a different culture, religion or history of the world. I am blessed to have the opportunity to go to college.

College has allowed me to experience many things that I never imagined I would experience. It has provided me with many educational, social, and job opportunities. With professors who are extremely interested and knowledgeable in their fields, I have developed a new appreciation for learning. I have also learned how to interact with my peers at a greater level, and have expanded my critical thinking skills. I have also become involved in a volunteer mentorship organization through the college. This has allowed me to develop the skills that I will need for my future career, as well as the opportunity to help a child in need. College has also provided me with the resources for advancing my educational, social, and job skills for the future. I came to college expecting to simply learn new information for my field of study, but have come out with so much more. College has taught me how to become a more responsible, independent, social, and educated individual who is now interested with the issues that are affecting the community. College has allowed me to grow as a person, and I cannot wait for the years to follow.

My experience at my current college is an umbrella filled with many lessons learned. Yet one that stood out is the ability to stand out and say "I am worthy". In High School I had the most difficult time academically. Even though I was involved with after school activities like soccer, track and field, and dance, I had a low GPA due to bad grades, I was not getting anything out of lectures. I thought I was worthless since not many 4-year Universities would approve of my academics. I enrolled at Chaffey Community College since it was my last resort. I thought that meant nothing to my career. Yet, I took classes with professors that explained lessons a lot more blunt than my high school teachers. I knew right then and there that I was not stupid and I just needed a more dynamic tutoring with my studies. I cannot say I could find that help anywhere else other than in this facility. Now I have completed my General Education and lower division classes for my major under a GPA of 3.80 and ready to transfer and move on up in the next chapter of my academic career.

Over my one year of attending college, I have gained confidence and knowledge. I have learned to manage my time wisely, valuable study skills that I know I will use for my years to come of school. I have taken public speaking courses which have boosted my confidence and made me more comfortable with speaking and interacting with strangers. The courses I have taken, varying from compositions to chemistry and calculus, have helped me grow as a person as well. My composition classes helped me grow an appreciation for writing, researching, and politics. Chemistry helped me grow fonder of the sciences. Before taking the class I was not a fan of science whatsoever, but now I have confidence in pursuing my undergraduate major in biology. Calculus made me appreciaate very much the hundred dollar calculator I had purchased for the class! College has shaped me into who I am today: confident, knowledgeable, beautiful, courageous, and intelligent. I hope to continue on my path to become Dr. Cheyenne Williams, more confident, more knowledgeable, even more beautiful, more courageous, and highly intelligent.

I have learned many things from college and it's only been a year and a half of studying. My first year was realizing I was on my own and my family wasn't there to hold my hand anymore. I had learned to organize my time by jugling school work, my job, and spending time with family and friends, It took a while for me to finally realize college isn't all fun and games. I am currently in one of the sororities at Carroll College "Chi Omega." This has been a big part of my college experience because it has made me volunteer more for my community such as raising money for "Make-a-Wish" Foundation and also having my own position within the chapter at Carroll University. I am very blessed to have teacher's and a president who really do care about their students because if it wasn't for them I might not be going to Carroll. College is needed for my every day life. It's where I need to be in order to get where I want to go, and that is to be a Nurse at Childrens Hospital.

Before I attended college I did not know the difference between undergraduate and graduate degrees. I never took the SAT or ACT exams. If I had never atteneded classes at a secondary education istitution I would not have learned time management, financial budgeting, basically how to be a student, and also what it really means to be a student. In high school I was comfortable doing simply enough to graze by, because I just wanted to graduate and be an adult. Learning and good grades were at the bottom of my list of goals. Since I graduated from high school, my eyes have been opened to the excitement of pregistering for a course I am actually curious about. The excitement that comes from the pressure of studying for exams or working through the artistic process to complete a project. And the feeling of success to see that my hard work paid off with an above average grade. The college experience taught me to care about my future and take pride in the work that I do.

I am a person that has fought with Social Anxiety Disorder for more than a decade. I didn't think I would ever be able to pursue the career of my choice or even to be around strange people. Going to college has changed that in ways that no pill or therapy ever could. I have been forced out of my comfort zone time and time again. Each time it happens I learn how much I am capable of. I learn that people are not the scary monsters I've always made them out to be, and that one of the most rewarding parts of college life is connecting with others who share my passion for knowledge. As a result of college I am now able to work a job that deals heavily with customer service, I can speak before others in a formal setting, and I can have meaningful relationships. I would never have been able to do this before. Every time I meet one of my personal goals I can chalk it up to the influence of my classmates and professors. College has, for me, turned a former wall into a mere obstacle.