High Point University Top Questions

I would tell myself to listen to the advice handed down to me from my peers and family about college life. This includes things such as being organized, reasonable, and moderate.

I would tell myself to prepare yourself for an amazing experience. It will be both fun and challenging. I will make some great friends and have some amazing professors. Make sure to exercise often, study hard, and most importantly, have fun. College is not fun if you are not making friends and having fun. Learning to balance the two is tricky but a fun experience.

Start the college search early. Take the SAT instead of the ACT, because you are eligible for more scholarships. Don't let anyone influence you on your school or major. Don't worry if you don't know what you want to major in because most people don't or they change their mind when they get to college.

Don't let anyone pressure into figuring out what you want to do with your life in high school. You may think you want to major in Political Science, but you could find your true passion in an English Literature class. Maybe you don't know what you to do right now; that's okay. Take different classes and explore your interests. Know what you are capable of, but allow room for unexpexted changes and personal growth at the same time. You're going to make mistakes, but you're also going to have significant triumphs. College is a learning curve for everyone. Don't be too hard on yourself if you don't get something right the first time around.

College is what you make of it. Nothing is handed to you with a bow on top. Get out of your room, make connections with people in your classes and get invloved in numerous student organizations on campus. Don't be afraid to meet people.

To my high school senior self, I urge you to follow your dreams! Don't listen to those who discourage you in pursuing college, even if they are your counselor. Study hard to achieve the grades needed to receive scholarships. Every extra-curricular activity you think you might want to try, go for it, they will only help you in the long run. Don't let time fly by and make you forget your high school friends, they are very important and will help you find your footing again. College is all about transition, a time of discovering oneself and discovering the world, take every opportunity to broaden your horizons in college, these are the years of discovery, use them well. If you aren't entirely sure what you want to do in college yet, its okay, the first two years are all about solving that problem. Just remember to work hard and you will accomplish a great many things. And don?t forget to smile, its amazing what a simple smile can do for other people.

One should choose a school not based off how big or small it is, or where it is located in proximity to one's home. A person should choose a school based off a combination of the culture and diversity of the school, the school's academic prestige and finally what the student plans to study in order to succeed after graduating. With the right combination of these three things, I am confident that any student will experience happiness and success regardless of how big or small a college is or where its located. If a student can find the right combination of these three things and then get involved in activities throught the university whether it be sports, clubs, fraternities or sororities or anything else the college experience that person will have will be unforgettable. With the right balance the college experience will be one filled with happiness, success and friendships that will last a lifetime. Many people, my parents included, look back on college as the best 4 years of their life. I just finished my first year and I too and well on my way to jump starting my future and achieving happiness and success in life.

Truly take the time to consider what it is you want out of your college experience. They say college is the time to find yourself, however I feel one should have a pretty solid idea of who they are and what they want before committing to what is ultimately a new world. As for finding the right school, visit as many as you can- first impressions usually dont lie. And be open to learning new things.

I think that although many factors go in to choosing the right school, it is most important to choose a school where the enviroment fits the student. If the student is very focused and educationally minded and yet decides to attend a major party school, the student may often feel out of place and may not recieve the type of college experience that is best for him/her. In turn this could also affect him/her academically. When a college is right for the student, it will not be hard to make friends, do well in classes, and yet, at the same time, be challenged by professors who care about the students academic growth. All of these factors are what made me choose Olivet Nazarene University, and i believe could help any student find the right college for him/her.

Find a school that prioritizes academics, not partying and frivolous amenities.