Concordia College at Moorhead Top Questions

I have learned so much and have grown so much as a person. I have also learned leadership skills.

I have learned more about me in this experience than anything else. I have learned to be patient in striving for my degree. I have complained about having to take so many classes, yet I come away more aware and enlightened about every one of them. I have learned perseverence in that no matter what happens in my life college has a great support system to get you back on track. College has helped me to grow intellectually which may not have happened otherwise. I have met some awesome people who like me have a story to tell. I have a sense of pride about going to college, especially since I am the first in my immediate family to attend. My college career has been an exciting one with manymore twists and turns to come, but because I have a few semesters under my belt I am equipped to handle it.

I absolutely love the college experience. It's always in my best interest to further my education. I am currently pursuing my associates degree in Criminal Justice. I will be graduating in the next five months. I would love to return to school to pursue my bachelors degree, unfortunetly I currently cannot afford to put myself through school. I believe schooling is the best foundation to a prosperous successful life. I would love to be able to put myself through law school and achieve the goals I have set forth for myself, but I have come to the realization that I am unable to achieve these goal without financial support.

College is a time to find yourself and to fulfill your potential. Concordia has allowed me to discover what my passions truly are and how to achieve my dreams. Their support system helps all the students make it through the late night study sessions and the cramming before a big test and after college is all over, each student feels a sense of satisfaction. I know that when I graduate from Concordia I will truly feel that my experience in college will never be forgotten. The friends I have made, the places I went, the people I have met, and the experiences I have had, will stay with me for a lifetime. Concordia equipped me with the necessary tools to go into the future being fully prepared and excited to start my life in the real world.

Through college I have become my own person. I know that as a high school senior many students say that they know who they are and that thier parents let them do whatever they want, but I don't think that you can truly know who you are until you ar fully responsible for yourself. I think that coming to college has forced me to grow up and take charge of my own life. I think that going to college is a vital part of becoming a mature adult.

If I went back in time to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to be prepared. In high school, I didn't take my school work as seriously as I should have and I procrastinated a lot. I would tell myself to not procrastinate as much and work on homework ahead of time. I would also tell myself to take the music theory class that my high school offered. If i had taken that music theory class, then maybe I would still be persuing my career as a musician instead of English writing. Another thing I would tell myself is to manage my time better between homework and a social life along with other aspects of academic life.

If I could give advise about college to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to prepare for change and take a more active part in getting to know people. As an introverted person, I wait for people to get to know me, and after the first few weeks of college I felt awkward breaking into people's social circles, though I didn't put enough effort in at the beginning of the year. Because I didn't exert a huge amount of effort creating friends, when the all the changes of college officially hit, it made it extremely difficult to find the courage to get through the days, days that were so much different from my days at high school. With all the familiar bonds of highschool lost, and without well made bonds with new college friends, the first few weeks adjusting to my new life was very difficult.

Learn to be comfortable about yourself without your high school friends. You have been comfortable with the person you have become, but you do not realize that once your friends are removed from you, you will feel like a lot of yourself has been removed. Spend time now to really investigating the beliefs you hold, and in particular, the reasons behind those beliefs. It's a lot harder to be strong in those beliefs when you have to stand alone. Also, branch out of your comfort zone more. Learn to interact with people who you do not hang out with on a regular basis. There are many different types of people in the world, and if you only learn to interact with a certain group, you might find that you have problems forming lasting relationships once that initial group has been removed from your everyday life. Spend time now to learn to cooperate, get along with, and connect with those different than you.

I would tell myself to relax. I was stressed out by the idea that no school would want me, even though I took challenging classes and was involved in volunteer work, music and sports. I knew how to balance coursework with activities, but I did not know how to simply enjoy myself. If I were to talk to my former high school senior self, much of the talk would be reassurance and confidence boosting. I love college and being able to specialize in school categories of interest and that has made life much less stressful on me. I would tell this to my senior self and let me know that you are capible of being a successful college student.

I would tell myself two things: 1) You can be who ever you want to be, because no one know who you are. 2) Knowing that I would say to be myself. Know that any mistake, blunder or embarassment will be erased off my slate. I can be free to be me. To be happy, to make new friends and to grow.

I would tell myself that when I go to college, I should experience everything I can. I would highly suggest to myself that being shy is not a good way to start off college. Everyone is nervous, not just me. I would tell myself to say yes even if the idea seems crazy! Thats how I will make my closest friends. I would tell myself to ask for help, from anyone and everyone, it is a life lesson that everyone can be taught.

Don't be shy. Meet people and make friends.

I would tell myself that you need to stop procrastinating so much and to try to do better in my college classes in high school. Your GPA that you trasfered your college classes are going to hurt you. I would also tell myself not to worry about the little stuff all the time. Things will work out no matter what and you just need to have faith in the Lord. I would also tell myself to enjoy sports for your last year because you are going to miss them. Also, i would tell myself that when you lose someone you love it is hard to get over but your loved one is in a better place and he is watching over you and will always help you succeed. I would also tell myself to enjoy life and hope for the best. Go out and have fun with your college experience.

Pick a school that reflects the values of who you are and what kind of graduate you would like to be. If the school is artsy and the students tend to drink and socialize, that is fine as long as those are the values you hope to uphold in the future. As soon as you reach your school, start hanging out with the type of people and getting involved with the organizations that you think will help you reach your goals

I would tell myself that it is ok to not be perfect. I would tell myself that yes I will probably bomb a test or two, but in the long run it wont matter. I would tell myself that its okay to cry. I would tell myself that if the problem isnt going to matter 10 years from now then it is probably not that important. I would tell myself that my best friends in high school will probably loose contact with me, but thats okay because i'm going to find new ones. I would tell myself that sleep is needed and that the occasional all-nighter is expected. Alcohol is something everyone tries, but I dont have to be one of those people. There is bound to be another person who has the same opinions as me. And most importantly I would tell myself to be me. If people don't like my personality, well that's their loss. I would tell myself that life is tough sometimes, but everything is better with laughter. I would tell myself that I am a beautiful person inside and out. And I would make sure I believe every word of it!

It's going to be hard. A lot of work, and a lot of stressful nights. Be ready to defend your views and stand up for what you believe in. You will challenged, but those who stand firm to the end will be rewarded!

Narrow down your choices by reading mission statements, descriptions of courses and majors, and other brochures or websites the school has, and then visit the colleges that you think will best suit you. Picking somewhere that is within your budget and feels comfortable is probably the most important thing to do. Going to a place you can't afford or don't feel in sync with just because it might have a better reputation is not worth it. Your grades and personal well-being will suffer because of it, and that will bring you down. There are so many decisions to make during your college days, but I personally believe worrying about your finiancial situation or not having any friends is something that you shouldn't have to deal with. Also, I think your parents should help you with your decision; even though you think they don't know anything, you still might be proved wrong one day.

College is a time of so many exciting possibilities. It is a time of new freedoms and new responsibilities. It is a time of challenge and opportunity; a time of change and discovery. A time to spread your wings, and fly. So, how to find the place of your future metamorphosis? The truth is: there are many things to consider when choosing the right college for you. Some great advice I received, is to gather all the information available about schools you may be interested in. Attend college-visits at your high school and talk personally with each representative. It's always great to visit each campus in order to gain a more visual and first-hand perspective. It is often said that an individual simply 'feels' that a college is right for them when they experience the campus for themselves. Most importantly, trust in God and know that He will surely lead you to where you are meant to be. Keep an open mind and an open heart throughout your college experience. This is a wonderful time in your life, as you learn who you are, and become all you are meant to be. Spread those wings, and fly.

In.order.to.make.the.most.out.of.ones.education.one.must.look.for.a.college/university.that.provides.the.student.with.the.necessary.tools.for.success. This.means.the.parent.and.the.student.need.to.determine.what.is.financially.available.at.the.time.and.determining.how.much.they.are.willing.to.spend.when.it.comes.to.receiving.an.education. Other.factors.besides.the.price.include.the.feel.of.the.college.This.can.be.done.by.touring.colleges.to.find.out.what.feels.best.for.the.incoming.student.What.is.important.is.to.determine.the.needs.of.the.student.and.how.that.fits.in.with.the.particular.school.that.you.may.be.attending. To.make.the.most.out.the.college.experience.my.advice.would.be.to.enjoy.every.moment.Its.not.everyday.that.you.get.to.attend.a.class.where.you.learn.something.new.and.exciting.everyday.Take.advantage.of.these.opportunities.by.enrolling.in.courses.you.are.interested.in.These.initial.courses.may.be.what.helps.you.decide.what.you.want.to.do.with.your.life.I.know.it.works.because.thats.how.it.was.with.me.

My advice for finding the right college would begin with finding somewhere that feels welcoming and comfortable. Price should not be the first thing we look at when picking a school. If the school is cheap but lacks a warm atmosphere, a student is not going to learn as much. She needs to feel comfortable because she will be there for the next four years. In order to make the most of the college experience I would suggest she become involved in extracirricular activities. Students who are engaged outside of the classroom seem to do better inside as well. Also, many groups and sports teams have a no drug/alcohol policy which will also help her to be more successful with assignments. Besides being motivational extracirriculars will also provide a sense of enjoyment and help her to make new friends on campus.