Liberty University Top Questions

My goal is becoming a registered nurse in the U.S., because one way is that education can better my life. Indeed, I was immigrated the U.S with my family two years ago. I graduated a Nursing School in China, and got associate nursing degree. And I had an experience of seven years as a pediatric Registration Nurse in China. I further my study in a community college of Nevada from last year to now, while my 72-years-old father is caring for my two kids, also, my father has no income. My husband lose his job after his arm got injury during working, and he had to being have the treatment without any insurance. The deposit of my family is almost used up. Even I cannot pay off the utilities of next month, so I want to drop my classes and look for a job! Finally, I give up this idea after my husband persuaded me, and he has to work, though he isn’t in a good health. I know that I should overcome more obstacles for my goals. I believe that I can be successful in the future, and my dream can become be true.

I would remind myself to take high school a bit more seriously than I did. Even though while I was in high school I never got in trouble or had poor grades, I feel there was more I could have allowed myself to learn academically.

I would want to emphasize to myself the fact that the politics and popularity race of high school does not matter in the real world. So much of what I was founded on in high school was consumed in whom I hung out with and whom I wanted to impress. I would want to explain that I should not be trying to be like others but rather simply be myself and have confidence in who I am made to be. I would encourage myself in explaining that everything works out in the end and that even when I’m less than perfect, there is grace. I would tell myself repeatedly that I should try all the activities available at Liberty University and allow myself to be completely immersed in the different culture and spirituality. I would also want to stress to myself not to worry about figuring everything out quickly, in time I will know exactly who God has made me to be and it will make perfect sense. I would not change anything about my friends, trials, and experiences rather I would simply give confidence to myself to keep going, look to the Lord, and never ever give up.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior there would be many things that I would tell myself. I would encourage myself to stop coasting with B's and C's and do my best. I would also tell myself to continue running daily so that I could get a scholarship in track and field. Another thing that I do is take four years of french so that I could expound upon my knowledge in foreign languages. Simply stated, if I could go back and talk to myself I would encourage myself to do the best in all that I do so that I could set myself up financially and academically for college.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to apply for many different grants and scholarships whether it be for $500 or even $10,000. Every bit counts and I am seeing that now. FAFSA can only do so much when paying for school, but with the help of grants and scholarships, it will be a lot easier to pay for tuition, books, and any other college expenses.

If I could go back and give my high school self advice, I'd tell myself to not stress so much about how college is going to be. Its much easier than high school since you get to choose your classes and what teachers your going to have and even when you want to take the class. I would tell myself to find something that motivates you, because you are alot more independent in college. I would also tell myself that as much as you think that you are going to stay in contact with everyone from high school, it just doesnt happen and thats okay. Meeting new people is part of growing up and the college experience. Lastly I would tell myself to not be afraid to be whoever it is I choose to be.

Strggling with the price to go to a private college was very hard to do and espicially with it being out of state. Don't be afraid of the cost. If it is meant for you to go to this school the money will appear. if you don't step out and take that chance your never going to know if you could have successed. IF things don't work out you can always transfer . Liberty will help you do that and help you return if you need to. College is a personal experience that bring s us to understand who we really are and makes us open up. Leaving home was scarey also. Always very close to my mom. I still can talk to her anything with texting and calls. You will meet new friends that you like just as much as you do the one at home and maybe some better. With my christian life style I am attaching to others like me. Not so easy to do at home. I have friends but sometime we need friends that can help us grow and not tear us down. Love your all.

If I could go back in time I would tell myself to study harder and pay attention to the details in my science classes. As I began my Nursing degree, I would be in class listening during lecture and I would hear things that sounded familiar to me. As I continued to listen I noticed that the same material was being covered just with more detail. I wish that I could go back in my High School years and tell myself to be more concerned with the SATs because my GPA is what got me into college but my SAT scores would have gotten me scholarships and more financial assistance through my school.

If given the option of talking to my high school senior self, I would make sure I knew to start scholarships early because my financial position is not enough to pay for college but also not low enough to justify a lot of financial aid. I would also tell myself to not rush so much. School will still be there even when important friends are busy. Take the time to talk with people and by no means regret a single minute of it. You will look back and cherish those moments when you are sitting at the computer working on the fourth paper this week. They will get you through the cram sessions and the lack of sleep. Never underestimate the power of friends and always remember that they will be there for you. Even if you are busy.

If I had one chance to go back in time, I would tell that seventeen year old girl not to sweat the small things. I would remind her to plan ahead for the future, but most importantly enjoy the moment. She should be open to, rather than hurt by change, knowing that friends will come and they will go; so cherish the people along the way. A bad hair day or a blemish is not the end of the world. Set goals for yourself rather than for impressing others. Refuse to be lazy and expect a handout. Give freedom to your imagination, dreams and possibilities. Express who you are in all its weirdness. You don’t have to have it all figured out for everything to work out. Remember that each day is a day created for you to be extraordinary, in all your imperfections.