Corban University Top Questions

Everyone says that high school and college are the best times of your life, no one really tells you have hard this chapter of your life really is going to be. I would go back and really appreciate the amazing friendships and bonds a small high school allows you to make with both fellow students and teachers. If I had a chance to do it again from freshman year I would make sure that form day one there was so slaking off, your future for college does really start and rely on how you progress the four years you are there. No one mentions how much you will grow and change, I would embrace that change and use that growth to better myself and my school. Most of all I would go back and be saving and applying for scholarships left and right, if there is one secret that students need to truly be aware of is how expensive and difficult it is to afford a higher education. I would go back and use those resources to my advantage and benefit.

IT's really not as scary as it seems right now. I know leaving everything familiar is going to be tugh but it is so worth it. You are going to grow in ways you never thought imaginable and it'll be great. If you don't get along with your roommate at anytime don't be afraid to tell her. Roommates are usually pretty understanding. Most problems can even be worked out simply by communicating. If something looks good while you're grocery shopping at walmart, ask yourself how hungry you are. Odds are you don't need half that stuff if you'd just eat before you went shopping. And finally, rememeber that, after you've been gone for a while, your family will miss you. Don't get irritated or snippy when they ask you questions about your adventures. They simply miss hearing your stories. Give them some slack, and ask about thier adventures while you've been gone. Every thing is fine as long as you entrust it to God.

Thinking back on all that occurred during my first year of college, there is one thing I would go back and tell myself; invest in my classes in high school and not slack off, because what you do in high school really does effect what you do in college. Many of my friends in college are a semester ahead because of AP classes they took or because of college courses they took while in high school still. Don’t waste your senior year because you want to take it easy or have fun. Of course you want to have a memorable year, but why not have both; a year that prepares you for college and one you will never forget. I never realized that I could have both until I saw all the people who did that when I got to college and are not ahead of me in school. I would tell myself to never drop my AP Calculus class, because I ended up having to take it in college anyways. I would say, “Don’t waste your time; make the most of high school, in both academic and social life.”

There are so many things I would like to tell you. First live your dream. You do not have to pursue a career because that will make your dad happy. Your dad is not living your life. You are the person that will have to live with your decision to pursue whatever career, so make sure you are not choosing a path simply to please dad. Next, remember what is important to you. It is important that a college is affordable, but it is also important that a college holds the same values as you. Also, do not hastily make a college decision. Deadlines maybe approaching, but you have time to think. Talk to people you know and respect for advice. Talk to mom and make sure that the campus you will be attending has a safe environment. Know that mom has your best interest in mind and she is always patient. Be continually in prayer. God has big changes for you. All the plans you made for your life will be turned upside-down, but do not worry or be upset because God has everything under control. Have fun and don’t worry about college. Everything will work out.

Dear Shelley, Dear Shelley, I know you are nervous about the life changing transition from high school to college. I want to reassure you that you will be just fine, because the first year of college is SO much fun. Luckily, you are attending a university which cares deeply for you as a student. In this next year all fears and anxities about your college experience will be washed away. The class load you will have is indeed challenging, but you will be able to manage it, despite your fear of failure. Living in a dorm is not the same as having your own room, but you are about to embark on the time of your life. There is always a friend to connect with whether it is doing homework, working out together, or going out on a late night adventure. Take time to truly enjoy every minute, capture mental snap shots and tuck them away in your memory. College is the one time in your life where you may be completely independent, and grow into the person you want to become. Take this time to grow, learn from your mistakes, and enjoy life!

In high school, a lot of students let the little things slide, and personally, I know that I did this all the time. There were times where I would not strive to do my very best; as long as if was a passing grade, I didn't really care. That "B" that I got one time could of been an "A" if I tried my hardest. So, if I were to look back and give myself advice, then I would tell myself to push myself a little more everytime. It was easy for me to get a good grade, but an excellent grade is what I should have gone for each and every assignment, project, quiz, or test. Where would I be if I raised my own standards? If I had fought to not just be good - but to be excellent, then not only would my academic career be greater, but also my self-character aand the choices in everyday life.

This will now be my second attempt at earning my college degree; when I graduated high school I went directly to community college where I attended for about a year and a half. I was paying out of pocket for all of my classes and materials but eventually I ran out of money and had to take a break while I worked to provide for myself. If I could go back in time, I would have told myself to do more research about the resources offered to college bound students. I let the pricetag scare me out of attending the school that I really wanted to go to and therfore did not enjoy my first college experience. Now I realize that I could have done a lot more financial reseach to get to where I wanted to be. I also would have advised myself to obtain a part time job. I spent a lot of time focusing on the social aspect of my senior year and did not do much to prepare myself financially. I should have asked more questions, applied for more scholarships and worked in my free time. This time around I am doing all of those things.

High school flies by so don't take your time for granted because it is there and gone and when it's gone there is no reset button, it's all over. High school is piece of cake compared to college, so don't think it gets easier when your finally done with high school. I know high school seems like a drag now, but you will appreciate the things you learned in your time there. So take time to enjoy your time in high school because it comes and goes extremely quick and it's all over and you get to move onto bigger and better things, so keep trying hard and getting good grades, your future is bright if you try hard now. Good work habits carry over and college will be way easier if you teach yourself to try your best in all things. And remember Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through him who gives me strength."

An advice I would give myself is to “help my mom” because helping my mom means helping myself to have a bright future as a student and as a person who lives life with leadership, integrity, faith, and excellence. Knowing about the college life and making the transition, yearly tuition is expensive and it increases every year. As a high school senior, I need to help my mom by studying harder, I've learned that the more I'm involved in extracurricular activities, while maintaining an excellent GPA, the more chances of earning higher amounts of scholarships and grants. It's definitely a great feeling when I work harder because of how incredible the rewards are when all is accomplished by me. All I want for my mother is to be worry-free about finances because I'm a burden to her, and made her weary about earning money by working two jobs. As the eldest daughter of three and the first generation to attend college, I want my mother to be happy and be proud of me. I need to, have to, and want to help my mom in everything I can and in every ounce of my being!

I would tell myself to become a more social person, it is a lot easier to make friends in college when you are living on campus, and if you are a lot more social then your new friends will like you that much more. Also, I would tell myself about syllabus' and how they work just so taht I could get a little bit more of a head start on my schoolwork.