Liberty University Top Questions

Create good study habits. Even if a subject or material comes easily to you, spend time going over the details instead of skipping seemingly obsolete information. Read all textbook pages assigned. It is better to work on long projects long before the due date to prevent turning assignments in late due to unforseen circumstances. Staying focused and enthusiastically learning with a good attitude will prevent falling into the crowd that complains about the work given or the instructor. A sense of dissatisfaction seems to overcome those who complain and ultimately hinders learning. In college, every bit of the knowledge attained is useful in life. Work, finances, home, and even relationships are affected by how well you apply yourself to your studies and foster a sense of community with your fellow classmates and instructors. Working to the best of your potential will also give you a sense of satisfaction and peace, reducing the stresses that are common with entering the adult, working world. Also, do not forget to have fun with your new experiences in learning. Take one day at a time when you feel overwhelmed and reward yourself with little breaks when working on large projects or assignments.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school student, I would tell myself to get more involved by looking for scholarships and applying for grants. Not only is it important to get good grades but it is also critical to have a plan for your future. After graduating 6 months early, I decided to start working full-time and earning money for myself rather than go straight to college and making that commitment, I would have been able to finish sooner and start working towards a career. I regret not going to college early and losing that valuable time I could have been spending in school and earning my degree. I would go back and tell myself to be more serious about looking for ways to pay for school rather than wasting time. However, since that is not possible, I have decided to learn from my mistakes and continue to achieve my goal. If I was able to rely more on a sholarship than working as much as I do that would help tremendously. I would like to focus on school more than working so that I can finish as soon as possible.

Arriving on campus for the first time is a lonely and terrifying experience. After months of anticipation for the day that you move into your first college dorm, you’re finally here! But, watching your family drive away, the hopes of automatically making friends, hitting it off with your roommate, and having the time of your life quickly shatter as you realize that you know absolutely no one, and no one knows you. You knew almost everyone in high school, but now you’re swimming in a sea of faces completely unknown to you. It’s a petrifying stint of time. Students in upper-classes are walking around like they rule the world (similar to the way you walked as a senior in high school)… You feel so out of place. The first few days are filled with tears and self-induced isolation. But, the loneliness wears off, once you finally realize that making friends actually requires venturing outside of the comfort zone of your secluded mindset. Strangers become acquaintances, acquaintances become friends, friends become besties, and besties become like family. It’s a cycle, taking a catalyst to start the reaction… get out of your shell and take chances!

I loved school. However, I would tell myself to work harder and join the military as I had wanted. I would be able to travel and be in much better health than I am. I love my life, but I so wish I had a better life. I would know that I need to work harder and be a better person. Care for others more and love myself more. I am a beautiful person and deserve happiness. Not the marry the first boy that says he loves me, but wait and make him prove it. Which he won't . Take more pictures and smile more. Take more chances and make more friends. Go to church and get into God. Love myself and everyone else too. Life is hard after high school. enjoy school and have fun. Worry less and dance more.

The advice that I would give myself may sound harsh or unyeilding, but I believe it is the advice that I needed. If I could go back and talk to my Highschool self, especially my Junior or sophmore year self, My advice would be stop concentrating on your problems and start planning for the future. I had a hard time all through out my High School years. Dealing with family issues, hurtful situations orchaestrated by cruel peers, and a unexpected tragedies really took a toll on me and my grades. Most of these things I admit were not my fault, but the problem would lie in me concentrating and obbsessing over them and somewhat having a pity party for things that were out of my control. Now that I am in college it is a whole new playing field. I now have to balance student loans, classes, class assignments, and the stress that goes along with it. I wish I had better prepared myself for the work load that would lie ahead. I also wish that I had learned how to deal with being overwhelmed in a more healthy matter. Luckily it is not to late to start again.

As a high school senior I was a little nervous about the transition to college life and the changes it would bring. With what I know now I would have told myself to relax and enjoy the transition. It’s just another phase of life and it’s going to be a lot of fun.

I would tell myself not to be as afraid and anxious as I was. The people who are staffed at Universities are extremely well-knowledged in their field and know the most efficient and effective ways to help you. I was unsure of what I wanted to do when I went to school, and I was afraid that no one would understand me and what I loved. But my advisor has been one of the most helpful people at Liberty. She encourages me to do what I like and is flexible and helpful in assisting me to arrange my course schedule. Now I am fully confident in the degree I am pursuing and once I let go of my fear of never finding the right major, my eyes were opened to explore and fully see all the options in front of me.

Now being 43 and going through this college experience, I would tell myself to take college seriously during my senior year and right after graduation. Yes, you can enjoy enjoy the college experience, but focus and do the work now because it only gets harder 20+ years later! You can go back and finish, but once it's more difficult with children and family responsibilities.

the advice I would give my self is to go out there and make your self known. Also do not be nervous and to go out and tryout for things. Make sure that this is really what you want to be doing and choose where you really want to go. the biggest thing I would tell my self is to save as much money as you can and spend only on necessary things.

Don't transfer schools, stay at Ridge Spring-Monetta High School and go to college immediately after you finish high school. Don't waste any time in getting your degree and getting a good job and starting a savings account for your children. Be proud of yourself you're great and don't let anyone tell you any different. Stick with it and the rewards will be better than you could ever have imagined.