Liberty University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Liberty University know before they start?

JOSHUA

Your future self wants you to know how to control over your time management, but it is expensive. Do not waste money on things that you do not need and save up in places you can. The better management you have over not only your time but as well as over your budget the easier college life is on your wallet. Take advantage of all scholarship offers you can get because even if you do not win the scholarship money you can say you fought your way through school trying your best effort you can to remain debut free. Stay strong never giving up even when it seems like you cannot gain any money for school because through my faith I have learned and can testify to you that the minute you stop worrying after you have told our Father what you need is the very second he delivers relief for you. Remember life is what you make it fought hard and study hard now because when you are older and become an elder of the later generation we can relax and not worry because we fought at the best time for our age.

Katlin

Never be afraid to jump in and participate in anything that you can. Looking back and seeing my lack of involvement in high school, I can tell that it has really hurt my college involvement, because I still have that same mentality. Also, don't be afraid to push yourself. Take the hard classes, write the best papers, and study, study, study. Even though high school was easy and I still made good grades, I could have done better. In doing these things it may have prepared me for college more.

LuAnne

"LuAnne, there are four pieces of advice that I have for you before you make your transition from high school to college: First, make sure you apply for at least ten scholarships before you start your freshman year. The cost of attending college is high, and you need all the help you can get. Second, choose a major that you will thrive on. Do not bother choosing your major based on the amount of money that you make when you graduate. Remember that real success is when you are able to leap out of bed each and every morning exited to be part of what you love. Third, If you have time to take extra classes, take classes that you can use as a hobby or enjoy later in life. You never know when that dance class, music, or art class will be used to impress a future spouse, employer, or simply for stress relief. Finally, be kind to all fellow students. You never know when that classmate may some day be behind the desk of the job you are applying for."

Misha

Dear High School Senior, I am aware that this year is your last year but is the most important and rememberable year of High School but remember to take some essential decisions about your academic life ahead. High school life is fun and easy but the transition from high school to college is not easy. Be prepare to study for long hours, stay awake night long to prepare for an exam, be responsible, remember to do you assignment as accurately as you can. If you are stuck on something and don't understand any concept, remember to take advantage of tutoring services provided by students as well as faculty members, go to office hours of your instructor to get more information on that specific concept and ask for strategies to get a better score on exam, do extra credit as much as you can, make study group, read chapters and last but not the least attend all classes you registered for. Best of luck for the life ahead.

Dominica

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to relax. I used to worry all the time about where I would go to college, what my major would be, if I would have nice roomates, and so many other things. If I had taken the time to relax and to throw my worries away, I would have been so much happier. Many times we focus on what we need to do next instead of what we can do now, and that is exactly what I did by worrying about my future in college instead of enjoying and thriviing in my last year of high school. College is just another stage in life, and making the transition from high school to college isn't something one should worry about. Instead it is something to be prepared for and looked forward to.

Amy

The advice I would give to myself, especially working online, where time is a lot more limited, is to set priorities sooner, tighter, and more accurate. Online classes are only eight weeks at a time for a class. Therefore, things can get by you if you are not careful. Since college is so expensive, and you will only be as good of a professional as you put into your school work and anything else towards it, I would say to myself to be better about figuring out when, where and how something needs to be done, sooner rather than later. Procrastination is not acceptable if I want to be a great counselor with excelent grades as a college student.

Monica

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would prepare myself for the large amount of work ahead of me. Nursing is a very competitive and demanding career field and the schooling process is nothing less. I would being preparing myself in high school to be able to turn down extracurricular events and outings and instead help train myself in the motivation to study and work hard. Being able to sacrifice having a large group of friends for having a high GPA is definitely something that has been very difficult to learn.

Juan

If I could go back to my high school senior self I would tell myself all that I know now about college life and making the transition. The first thing I would help myself how to fill out the fafsa form online and the knowledge to make it easy to understand. Then the transition to college is very easy and not to be really nervous. It is a big step but also it is very exciting. I would get to make new friends and learn many things about the degree I am pursuing. Going to college will open new doors that would help to make college life easier. I would tell myself to use my time wisely. Treat each day like a 9 to 5 job by use finishing homework on time and keep track of due dates and assignments. I should study on things I do not fully understand will help prevent overstudying and stress and to take my time. Also not to be afriad to ask for help or when I am confused. The teachers are more than willing to help me understand and to help me stay on track.

Kristen

go ot every school event and always study and do your homework, it all pays off in the end no matter what you may think at the time. also, boys are a waste of time, focus on God and school. those will get you where you need to go.

Sarah

Stop goofing off. You can't just BS your way through life. Sit down and actually study. Work hard through you senior year of highschool, it will make college so much easier. Don't bring all your clothes. There is no way you need all of them.