Liberty University Top Questions

Hello, past version of me. This may be a surprising event, but there's no time for questions. Your time as a child is soon over, and you are about to step into the unfamiliar world of adulthood, so I want you to know some things before you do. It may be scary, but there are people who will help you through it. Breathe, and it will be okay. Rember that you're not invincible. People rely on you; pushing yourself too hard will hurt both you and them. Pace yourself. You may have a lot on your plate, but you need to start preparing now. In the words of the Lord of Chesterfield, "Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till tomorrow what you can do today." Work hard, work early, cherish those around you, and I know you'll be just fine.

There are so many different pieces of advice I could give to the high school senior version of myself. The most important thing I've learned actually comes from an A.A. Milne quote. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I didn't believe in myself my senior year of high school. I had bigger dreams than the college I attended my freshman year but I didn't think I had the strength to move away from what I was comfortable with. I settled for something in my comfort zone. It took me a semester and a half to realize I had more courage than I ever imagined. The spring semester of 2013 I decided to take the plunge and move five hours away from home to Liberty University. The move to Liberty University has been the most difficult, rewarding, exciting, and enjoyable experience so far in my life. So the advice I'd give to the high school version of me? You can get out of your comfort zone and it will be worth it, just believe in yourself.

College is a killer, but it is very rewarding if you know how to tackle every situation. No matter what, if you get in a hard spot there is a way to get out. In your college future there will be huge obsticals to overcome, and if you just take a deep breath and follow your gut, you will get through that test, or that skills exam. Even those homesick feelings will get you down. Always remember that Mom is only a phone call away. If you work hard the results will show it. You don't know it now, but you will take the long way around your healthcare major and come out on top. When you are finally done with the stress and the tears, facilities will be opening their doors to you. You will be offered jobs before graduation, but you need to keep going. Don't settle for less and keep going. You could be that Surgical Technologist, or you could go on and become the healthcare provider you've always dreamed of. Be precise, be open to new opinions, but overall be confident in yourself. We've come so far already, don't give up.

To April Handog the high school senior, First of all, learn to manage your time. If you thought time management while attending a high school where all your subjects are in one place is hard, wait until you go to a college where each subject is in a different classroom with different teachers. On top of that, learn to balance your personal life as well. Second word of advice, don't try to sweet talk your teacher into giving you a good grade for your terrible paper. It does not work in college for two reasons. 1. Unlike high school, all(with the exception of one) your teachers are male. They are not motherly like your high school teachers; beside it would look wrong and people will get the wrong idea. 2. Unlike the high school you attended, there are way more than just thirty-five students and you will no longer be the top of your class. There will be people who are WAY more smarter than you. Last point I'd like you to take to heart, make the most of what you have. Enjoy the people and time you have. Sincerely, College you

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior i would tell myself things that will prepare me much more than i was. I would tell myself to become a more outgoing and outspoken person. There are a lot of new people to talk to and meet in college. I would tell myself to increase my study habits because there is a lot more effort to put into college work. I would also tell myself to appreciate the fact that high school is free right now because college is very expensive and it makes you want to work harder to do the best you can so that your money will not go to waste. I will tell myself to remain focused on the important things and put school work first before other social activities. I will tell myself to get involved with clubs and activities around the campus because that is a great way to meet new people and also helps with future college plans such as scholarships. Lastly, i will tell myself to not stress out and overwhelm myself with worries, just remain calm and take everyday day by day.

To an unknowing and unprepared high school senior: College is one of the hardest things you will ever do. College is also one of the scariest things you will ever go through. But it is also one of the most rewarding things you'll ever experience in your life. People say "college is the best four years of your life" and, although as a full-time college student I'm a bit biased, there is a lot of truth behind that statement. You will feel like you don't have a single friend. But don't worry, you will soon meet the best friends you will ever have. You will get lost a lot. But don't worry, one day you will tell that horrified freshman where their classroom is. You might cry a lot. But don't worry, you will laugh twice as much. There isn't much you can do to prepare yourself. Just hold on for the ride of your life and enjoy every minute if it, because one day you will blink and the best four years of your life will be over.

If I had to give myself advice about the transition into college, I would tell myself to not be afraid of change and go outside of your comfort zone. I would tell myself this, based on Liberty University, because the campus is really something to not be afraid of. When you go outside of your comfort zone and meet new people it makes the college experience much more enjoyable and memorable as well as a better environment to do your studies.

When i started my senior year in high school, I still didn't have anything figured out. I decided to wait until high school was over to really start thinking about what to do, and where to go to college. Then I went to Paraguay as an exchange student for a year in the middle of my senior year. While I was living in a different country I really started to love and appreciate some of the things I took for granted, such as education. It was then that I really started to think about college. However, it was already to late to apply for the universities, and many of the scholarships had a "need to be applied" requirement. I had missed my oportunity that year. So, my adivce to myself would be to not procrastinate, and to go full throttle with whatever you feel passionate about. You don't have to have any certain thing in mind. College is an amazing experience, and there's no reason why you shouldn't try your hardest to further your education. Explore every option, and make the best choice for yourseld. The worst thing to do is to not do anything.

I would tell myself that things are about to get complicated. Your life is about to be turned upside down in that you’re going to have to start paying for school, your classes are about to get harder, because hey you’re in college now, you’re going to have to adjust to living with people you have never met before, and it not going to be easy at all. However, if you keep your head up and you believe in yourself then you will go far no matter how tough life is about to get.

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