Drury University Top Questions

You are stronger than you think. Take the time to find your passion in life an transcend it to your occupation in life. Do not let other people's opinions guide your decisions, for you will truly find no sense of identity in that. Take advantage of the resources afforded to you and never be afraid to ask for help. Pride will always be your downfall, humble yourself to every situation, and always stay teachable. Idle hands are the devil's workshop, always have a hobby or get out of yourself and go help someone in need, the feelings of happiness and usefullness you will experience can soar your heart to the heavens. You are the circle of people you spend your time with, if you hang around people who excel in their endeavors then you will too and vice versa, if you spend your free time with those who focus on partying the weeknights and weekends away, then you will find yourself sinking along with them. Find your balance, implore moderation in all that you do, do not let any one thing take up all your energy, you can accomplish anything you dream, take the risk and try.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself eight important things. The first thing I would tell myself would be that when you get to college no one will care who you were in high school, that you get to start over, and at the bottom. The second thing would be to get involved, join Greek life, a sport, or a club, get connected. The third thing is to be serious about grades from the first day, developing good study habits. Which leads to the fourth thing, do not procrastinate, school work comes first. The fifth thing would be to eat healthy when you can because there will be many nights you will not. The sixth thing I would tell myself is to find a way to relieve stress that works for you. The seventh thing would be to make a friend, a true friend who you can tell everything and anything to, but this will take time. The last thing I would tell myself is to have fun, take pictures, and make lots of memories because college is suppose to be the best time of your life!

Wherever you go make the best of it. You get the experience YOU want out of your school--you get out of it what you put into it. Also, apply to as many scholarships as possible, including those outside of school.

Dear High School Senior, That ACT score meant more than getting all A's, I'm afraid. In other words, take a little breather and focus on what really matters in the end. Your close friends deserve some attention for sticking by and putting up with your intense and crazy personality for the past four years. Look into the college called Drury University, I think you'll find what you're looking for and save a good amount of time. Develop your smooth talking skills about all topics of conversation to prepare yourself for the big scholarship interview. It's the smooth talkers that get the full rides in the end, honey. Do not worry about living in the "best" looking dorm; there are so many ways to spruce up a shabby looking space. Oh, and do not open your mouth and complain about money; we're all poor college students. Just relax and take everything in. It is all overwhelming, but every student is feeling the same way. You will meet your true friends in time, as long as you be yourself and, believe it or not, if you sorority Rush! Take care, girl. Love, Your Future Self

I would tell myself not to be in such a hurry to start my life. Higher education is so important in this day and time. After high school I got married and started a family not thinking about what I wated to do with my life beyond being a mother. Eleven years later, here I am 29 with 3 children and a full-time student. As a high school sudent, I just never really understood why going to college was such a big deal. Neither of my parents went to college. I know now that if they had, we may have been finacially more stable. I want to give that to my children and give them the understandance that I never had.

If I were able to go back in time to talk to myself I would tell myself not to be so afraid. Now konwing that college isn't so imtimidating makes me look back and laugh about all the questions i had in the back of my mind. Also i traveld 500 miles to go to Drury and was also afraid that i would not make any friends. The first thing that happened whole i was on campus is i joined a football game infront of my dorm room and made new freinds. Those same guys are my best friends to this day and i am greatful that Drury had that opportunity waiting for me. Also i would tell myself that I need to go to every single calss and not slack off. This is college and its for real and it will affect your future and what road you will take there. Also i would tell myself to never be afraid of failing because failing makes us better people and we can only learn from failing.

I would tell myself to be who I am and stand up for myself and be confident in all I do.

I would tell myself to always be true to who I am and what I believe, no matter how hard it gets. I would remind myself that if I lose sight of who I am, I will lose myself in who I've become, and that person is never as good as the person I truly am. I would also reassure myself that my dreams will come true, that some of them already have, and to keep fighting through it all.

Enjoy the life and don't waste the time.

Sarah, I know you dont think that you will actually want to go into physics as a career, but you will find out in a few years that it is actually your calling, so acknowledging that now would benefit you greatly. Also, I know you dont feel like you have time to apply for all of those scholarships, but when it comes time to pay off school you will REALLY wish you had that money now, especially since dad is going have a serious accident in a few months and wont be able to keep his job due to the injury to his brain. He will have to work at a gas station to be able to pay his bills and you will be left on ur own for college. Also, dont be afraid to wait a year or two to start. if you dont feel ready, thats ok. get a full time job at pier-one and save-up. It's what you will end up doing anyway, so its better to just get it outa the way first. Lastly, remember to breath. It's the most important thing to know in college.