Lancaster Bible College Top Questions

I would probably take more time in the decision making process. Make sure to visit the school, that's what really won me over to LBC. Get in contact with a current student there. They'll be able to share with you the things that an admissions counselor isn't going to want to tell you.

Make a list of what you would like to see in a college and find a match! Search for scholarships and other financial aid that that can help finance this endeavor. When you are looking for a college, look for one that is going to prepare you for what you desire to do when you graduate. Don't search for the party school. Be open to meeting new people and making connections on campus, these people are going to make impacts on your life that will last forever! Get involved, but learn how to manage your time wisely. Keep yourself organized but not closed in your room all the time.

Please stop your uncle from committing suicuide and focus on God instead of your dad as an alcoholic. Really come to know christ and maybe you could save the lives of your family friend who shot himself and your cousin as well. School is the ay to know more about God and his plans for you. Life has obstacles we must face, but overcoming those obstacles make us who we are. Financially I am broke, but do not fear because we are getting a strong foundation of knowledge that will last us our entire lives. Hopefully someone will help financially towards a life I never though I would have. To be at this college is a God send and it makes me have hope welling inside of my body ready to burst. The only thing you will really struggle with is not with your hope or dreams, but with money. Money is a simple thing, but it gets lost in the complexity of life. Unfortuanately, money is needed to supply us with our dreams, but never give up hope on people and their generousity. Never give up on people inative sense of good and giving soul they were born with.

Make sure that you attend a college according to its reputation of academics. Most of the other aspects of college life are not nearly as important.

In searching for the perfect college, know what you're looking for, but be open to different ideas. Schools have websites, use them for basic research (i.e. do they have your major, are they in the desired distance from home, religious beliefs). Once the search has narrowed request further information be sent to you from a variety of schools. This will give the admissions office your information. So, write a list of questions which will be deciding factors for your final choice. When the admissions office calls, don't avoid conversation--use the list of questions. If at all possible, visit each school before the final decision is made. This will enable you to see the atmosphere on campus, glimpse the interactions of students with faculty and staff, explore the area for avaliability of stores, food, gas, banks and more. Don't ever be too timid to ask questions, you'll miss out on many opportunities, both legistically and socially. There are people who have been hired to answer you questions, have their name and number/email address stored somewhere.

My advice to students entering college would be to take advantage of your opportunity to learn and grow as a human being, emotionally, academically, and spiritually (no matter what religion you are). Find something you're even remotely good at and join a club; make friends everywhere you go -- class, clubs, jobs, dorms/frats/sororities/apartments, the library - anywhere! If you have a problem you can't figure out with your schoolwork, TALK to the professor! Most professors LOVE to hear from you! Even if you don't have a problem and just want to discuss further the things you're learning in class -- all the better! (your grades will probably improve if you do that too, by the way) Try your best not to get sucked into financial and social classings, like in high school -- we're growing up, it's time to get out of those boxes!

I would highly recommend that they visit various colleges, not just the top picks of the student. Often the atmosphere of the campus, the professors, and availability of resources and assistance are more imiportant than a school's prestige or notarity. I would encourage students to find a school that they feel comfortable in. If the smaller setting works for you than go for it. If you would prefer to blend into the crowd, that works too. Figure out where and how you are best able to learn and look for schools that offer your kind of atmosphere and alternative learning opportunities. Also, do not feel that just because you start at one school you have to remain there. I would not suggest transfering much more than once, but do not hesitate to keep looking within the first year if the school you are just does not feel like the best fit.

Do extensive research on the programs in which you might be interested in