Concordia University-Texas Top Questions

College isn't as hard or scary as you think it is now. If you have good study habits- you will do well.

Experiencing college firsthand is a very new and different experience for each new student that enrolls. No matter what everybody tells you or what you have heard about it, not many people (if any) come in completely prepared for college. If I knew what I know now, I would tell myself to work on managing all of my time because that is probably the hardest thing to do in college. It is extremely hard to learn how to balance classes, homework, baseball, sleep, and a social life and I would've wanted to be much more prepared for it than I was. Also I would tell my high school self to apply for many more scholarships early on. The cost of attendance at Concordia is about 40,000 dollars per year which is far more expensive than the amount of money given by even the highest scholarship. I would apply for any and every scholarship that I could if I was a senior and knew what I know now that way I would be able to finish college completely debt-free and with no student loans.

Jake, I know you aren't thinking about college right now. You're probably goofing around with your friends and giving your parents grief but I want you to seriously consider going to school. A college education can offer you so much more in life than just working at Hat World. I know you don't have the financial side of things figured out but don't worry. Once you start trying and put your mind to it you'll find that there's a lot of people along the way that will help you out. So don't be scared. And especially don't think that you have to be left behind because you don't. You'll find something that you can do for your life as well as the life of others that will bring joy to yourself and those around you. Once you do all you got to do is find a school that has the tools necessary to make that happen. Hang in there buddy you'll turn out just fine I promise. Sincerely, Jake Hill (You)

The advice that I would tell myself as a senior is although you do not see it yet high school is preparing yourself for college. The first is waking up really early for high school gives you a routine for college of how to wake up and go to every class because missing one day of class in college is like missing 2 weeks of high school material. Another thing is keep raising your GPA because in doing that it gives you an opporunity to apply for scholarships and ultimately gaining one. As of now you are a senior in high school but you will become a freshman next year that means do not slack off in the first semester because the first semester of college is the most important semster in your college career. Keep working hard and "say yes to opporuntities" as it will guide you to beome a christian leader.

1) STAY AWAY FROM GIRLS. They tend to get you in trouble and really conflict with your faith standing. By giving up chasing every chance you get you see things through a clearer lense. You notice how trivial one good night can be compared to getting ahead in more important parts of life. 2) Try not to impress people so much, you have had a hard life growing up but telling your story really doesnt change anything. If anything it makes people look down on you for what you had to do to get by 3) VERY IMPORTANT!!! Enjoy the down time, the peace gives good time to sit, think, pray, and just recooperate from the struggles of life. You dont need to go out all the time and if you dont get invited then just sit back and let it go 4) The past is the past, this place is a clean slate where you can start fresh and make a new life for yourself. All of the bad stuff is no longer part of your life so complete the redemption and just relax. The people will be good so you have nothing to fear.

You should apply for all of the scholarships. Not just a few, but every single one you can find. you'll end up needing them. Take your time and figure out what you want to do with your life, because you don't need to know it right at age 18. Know that some people will act nice, but actually want to stab you in the back. Also know that some people who look like they'd be the kind to stab you in the back can actually be very loyal and good friends, given the chance. Never accept a friend's offer to drink if that friend is from a small town of less than 100 people, and he or she will be buying all of your drinks. Because they'll think that wine should follow beer. And that's just wrong. Also, bet someone that we'll have an African American president before the end of the decade. Bet a lot of money and hope that by giving you this advice I hasn't changed the future. Now that I think about it, you probably shouldn't even gamble. It's illegal.

I'd say to myself...Geoff you need to go to college now! Don't wait. College isn't as hard as you may think. If you do all the required work, and you put an effort into it, it's not that hard. It's totally worth your time!!

The advice I would give to myself would be to stay focused, make better grades, and challege myself. Challenging myself to take AP classes is definitely something that every student should do. These classes will better prepare me for college and allow me to be more successful to do college level work. If I don't take these classes, college will be a lot harder and more challenging. Staying focused and making good grades in high school needs to be a top priority. If one is not focused, it can cause a student to have poor grades. Making good grades are very important because it determines the college you will attend. Always remember that freshman year in high school is the most important year because it sets the standard of how your overall gpa will look like in the future. If you start off poor, it will be harder to bring your gpa up. Don't ever let anyone get in the way of your success and always remember that education is the key to happiness.

Save more money and apply for more scholarships! It is very expensive and you do not realize how much it cost to live in a city like Austin. It is a lot easier being able to go through college when you are not haing to worry about money

I am an Education major and I was able to complete student teacher observation already. i think it is a good idea, no matter what your major, to be able to take classes in that area and to get as much knowledge as you can so you can be sure that is what you really want to do. It isn't unusual for college students to change majors. The sooner you can find out if you need/want to change majors, the better. Some of my friends have gone to other schools and their schools start them out completeing the required basic classes, English, History, Government, etc. and they do not start taking classes in their major until their junior year. Not only that, they are so bored and frustrated.