Culver-Stockton College Top Questions

My college experience has definitely been a wild, unpredictable, messy yet amazing ride all at once. As far as academics I was totally prepared because I had taken advanced placement classes in high school. So naturally my first semester I kicked butt in all my classes and came out victoriously without breaking a sweat. My second semester was very difficult but I still emerged victoriously and even did better than my first semester. College has also allowed me to live up to my zodiac sign, leo. I have learned that I am a natural born leader, trendsetter, loud, proud of who I am, and very goal oriented. I have embraced my inner party girl no thanks to drugs or alcohol. My friends took notice to that and took my behavior as example. Basically I have learned the beauty of time management, being true to one self, and setting a good example for my peers. I do not regret any of the risks I have taken my freshman year of college and will continue to try new things so I can stay active and energetic about life.

In my freshman year of college I learned so much more about life than just what was taught in the classroom. At Culver-Stockton I learned that to succeed one must get involved and meet new people everyday. I have learned great networking skills and as a sophomore Culver has already well prepared me for future interviews. I am so glad I picked Culver because I believe that when I graduate I will be well prepared for the work force and be an important addition to my future work place.

The opportunity to become more independent and to take on new responsibilities is what I got out of my college experience. I will never forget my college years. Some of us may want to forget our college years, but for me it was a time of anxiety, anticipation, and wonderful discoveries. I was my own boss. I stayed up late talking about everything with my dorm regular bull session buddies and sleeping in on light class days. I made a lot of new friends. Believe it or not, my college friendships have been among the most satisfying and long-term. It was exciting to discover how diverse college relationships can be. It was valuable to attend college because it?s not just about getting a degree, but finding out who you really are.

Twist(ing) and Shout(ing) at social events, learning independent financial skills (like paying the Taxman), knowing when to study and when to Let it Be in my academic work, and finding out that All You Need is Love are just a few of the many ways in which college has made my life Come Together. A Day in the Life of a college student like me would definitely show Something important to anyone who thinks that college is not worth the money. With a Litte Help From my Friends, family, and (a lot) from God, not only am I getting a first rate education, but my life experiences and relationships are growing deeper. I am never the same person as I was Yesterday. That is all the value I will ever need.

The things i have gotten out of college experinece is Knowledge, Courage, and Respect. These three things has helped me become the person I am today because of college experience. Knowledge has been vaulable to me is because i have learned many new things such as math, bussiness, and history. These things has helped me gained knowledge to help me in my every day life. Another vauleable experience i have learned is courage. When i first applied to college, I had a lot of pressure because I was the first person in my family to attend college, but because I decided to attend college, I've gained a lot of courage. The last vauleable experience i have gained and is valueable is respect. Respect is so important to me because my mom doubted me and she thought that i would never go to college but i did and i have gotten her respect and i respect myself. In conclusion I feel as i got a lot of experience from college such as knowledge, courage, and respect. This has been vaulable to me in so many ways to not only to help me in college but in life as well.

I have been recieving an excellent education at my local community college that will prepare me for the workforce, upon completion of my degree. I look forward to completing the necessary classes to complete my academic goals. Scholarships wil enable me to do that. Thank you very much for a chance at a scholarship.

I have mature, more of a responsible person. I have learn to grow up. It has definitely prepared me for the outside world. Even though the campus is small I find it rewarding to me because of the intereaction wtih students and faculty. It has made me strive for the best and if it were not for the campus being small I do not know if I would have been well grounded. I have adjusted quite well because of the campus being small. I oh so feel very safe. When I am at home I generallly am ready to go back because of the security I feel when I am at school.

My college education has provided me with an opportunity that I would not have otherwise been able to experience. Recently, the college has turned to a curriculum involving more of a hands-on experience in the classroom. I have had the opportunity to visit businesses in the area in different career areas. Next year, I will have the chance to take a study abroad trip to Europe to learn about the business world in a different country. Other students have had the opportunity to take internships with businesses, which have resulted in a job after graduation.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would definetly tell myself to be more focused. When I was a senior in high school I was more concerned about hanging out with my friends and being active in my school rather than preparing for college. When I was in high school I never had to study for a test or worry about my grades, but then when I got to college it was very different as I struggled my freshmen year because I was not used to having to try really hard at my school work. I am now a sophmore and more focused on what I need to do in order to succeed as a college student and in the future. I would also tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications. I did not complete any applications and the only financial aid I recieved was from my college and money I recieved as a result of filling out the fafsa. I believe I could of recieved much more aid if I would of filled out more scholarships.

As a high school senior, I thought I was ahead of the game by already being accepted to my school of choice and already having the down-payment ready. I quit working as hard in the first semester and my GPA suffered because of it. After my first semester, I freaked out and tried harder than ever before. If I could go back and talk to my previous self, I would advise myself to always work hard because you never know who is watching or what you might regret later. I would also tell myself that while I was working to make an income to help pay for college, my education was still the goal. I needed to focus on the present and less towards future.

High school is not the end. College is not the end. As exciting as moving on is both are phases and lifephases only last so long. You want to have fun because you'll never get this opportunity again, but still owing money is a heavy, heavy load. Try to find another scholarship to ease your school debt a little - you didn't know what you were getting into. Learn to manage your credit and your money; life unforntuately requires a lot of both, these days. Sleep is overrated and you won't get much in the next few years anyway, but don't miss all the sunrises either. And take more computer and technology classes!

Fully apply yourself and work hard in high school.

If I could go back to being a senior in high school, I would tell myself to not stress about making new friends and how I was going to handle my college classes. In high school I got alright grades, but I look back now and I really wish I would have done better because in college I'm succeding much more than what I ever tried in high school. I would tell myself to keep my grades at a higher average. Another thing I always feared about going to college was making new friends and living in a dorm where I had to share a bathroom with a bunch of different people. If I could go back I would tell myself it is a life changing experience and to not be scared because everyone is anxious about meeting people on the first day of college and everyone thinks about having to share a bathroom and showers with a bunch of other people. I realized everyone worries, but in the end it turns out being the most enjoyable time of your life. You just have to let all your worries go and enjoy your education and college fun.

Do not take anything for granted. With all of the hussel that is essential to our everyday lives, we have to think fast in order to keep up with it. Too many days go by when I think about "what if" or "could I have." I spend too much time wondering what would have been different if I had just taken a little more time to think about some things rather than just go. Life is never too busy to stop and think. Think about the outcome,...the entire outcome. What the action really is, who it will affect, what might happen if it goes wrong, do you really want the outcome if it goes right? Is it worth it? Winning is not the most important thing, and neither are sports. Education is the only thing that is going to help later in life. Money is getting harder and harder to come by. Save your money. College is not about athletics. Being able to start a life with a steady job thanks to a degree shows the hard work of a college student. A lot of people go on to play sports professionally, and you are not one of them.

Have you ever seen a picture of a mad scientist that looks like he or she has done just one to many experiments that have gone wrong? The picture cannot be complete without the frazzled hair and crazed look in the scientist's eye. Well, that was me my senior year of high school. I stressed myself out day and night over what I should major in, how I was going to pay for college, what school I should go to, and what my future plans were. My friends would always joke about how I was always sick and stressed out. Looking back, I would tell myself to relax because in the end, everything worked out well. I should have had more confidence in myself and the people close to me about the daunting, upcoming decisions. The transitional experience has taught me that I should trust myself with life decisions and not worry to the point of becoming sick. Plato's advice still rings true today, "Know thyself." I've come a long way from the confused, pimpily high school senior from Illinois. I can't wait to see what knowing myself will bring in life to come.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to take the difficult and challenging classes. I would also tell myself that your GPA is very important once you get to college, and so is your ACT.

I would tell myself that professors are not at the college to make my life harder: they are there to help. I would also say that even though the professors can give you all the tools to succeed, as a student, I still need to make an effort to learn. Also, I would say that the transition isn't as bad as people say it is. I would say that I must always stay true to myself and my ideals, because people will respect you for whatever you think, if you truly believe it. The most important thing to remember is that in high school, teachers teach you a lesson and then give you homework; in colloege, they give you homework and expect it to be done in preparation for the lesson.

I never graduated high school, so I can't tell you what that felt like; however, I remember what it was like to be eighteen with a GED and trying to excel in the world. Given what I now know I would encourage myself to finish high school and let myself know that not only would I have to face supporting myself, but within a very short time I would also be supporting a family. I would convey to myself the gratitude I feel for those that have taught me and the self confidence I have gained by asserting myself. I would tell myself that I could avoid near death experiences and ten years of scraping and scrounging just to survive and that in doing so I may even be able to benefit others. Many times I have wished that my life had gone differently and that I could talk to that kid again, but it happened because of the bad decisions I made. Today, I wouldn't be as dedicated as I am without those bad choices so perhaps I wouldn't say anything at all.

Do not worry so much. Life will turn out like it is and you can not change the past. You have done well and worked hard. Live today and always be true yourself because it does not matter what other people think. Joke, Laugh, Love and be open and all will be well.

"Hello self!" Mistie think about what you are doing, you are concentrating way too much on school work Your so called social life is non-existant, and talking in big crowds makes you so nervous that public speaking is harder than a monkey opening a coconut. Do not make me remind you have not been on a date, or even attempted to talk to a man (boy). Athletic-ability, brains, and school participation oh yes an "A+", but social and public speaking well let's just say you get an "NI' (needs improving) to put that aspect politely. When is the last time you went out with the girls, or even talked on the phone with your best friend? Being lonely and not being able to speak to strangers in public is "no bueno (good)". Life is harder when developing those characteristics to your personality. Trust me, take more public speaking classes, and "go-out" once in a while (meaning dating as well) and life in college will not be as awkward or as difficult. :-)