Linfield College-McMinnville Campus Top Questions

Don't fret the small stuff. You get so caught up in the process of college applications and scholarships that you start to stress out way sooner than you need to. Take the time to enjoy the little things. Take days off to yourself, moments to spend with close loved ones, time to do something fun, relaxing, even childish. You'll have time for that in college, but why wait for that when you can enjoy it along the way. You'll be challenged beyond your academics in college. As a person, you'll face mental, emotional and physical challenges in college. Just when you think you figured it out, something may come to knock you right back down again. When that happens, take a moment to absorb the set back, try making sense of why it happened, but don't stress over it. If you can't solve something right away, push it to the side and save it for a time that you feel better equiped to deal with it. Enjoy the little things and don't forget to have fun. Don't wait till you're older.

If I could go back in time and give my senior high school self advice for college I would tell her to just talk to that girl from Colfax. Even though you were wrong about what state she lived in you should have continued to talk to her and become roommates. She is your best friend, and you would have been perfect for each other. Now you have to deal with two other girls who will not go to bed until two or three o'clock in the morning. Not to mention the constant smell of three week old dirty laundry and an absence of vacuuming or any consistant cleaning. If you want to be the happiest and most restful college student on campus I suggest you get over your awkwardness and talk to that girl. Then all you would have to complain about is the horrendous food in the cafeteria, which trust me, is a lot worse than you think it is.

As a high school student, I never realized the extent of my free time. I was never pressured by deadlines or sleep deprived and I recall having ample time to spend time with my family and friends, while still managing to achieve above average grades. Since I have began college, I have experienced a new dilemna: there is not enough time in my day for all of the activities I wish to participate in and to stay on top of my homework load. I am able to contribute this to my lack of involvement in my high school. I was not apart of many clubs, nor did I participate in school activities; I focused my excess time on after school jobs and participating in activities outside of school. Contrastingly, I am an active member in my college community; I am apart of a biology club, art club, I work at the library, and attend football games and other activities. However, it is difficult adjusting to the difference of time management and if I could go back to high school, I would have joined more clubs in order to prepare myself for the struggle of time management.

There are several things I wish I could have told myself two years ago. I would tell myself to keep up on my studies, particularly in AP classes because transfer credits are significant and give you an advantage when you register for classes. To go alongside that, I would tell myself to learn effective study skills because proper study skills are the difference between getting a 4.0 and getting a 3.8. Not knowing your roommate can be scary, but Linfield does an excellent job of pairing people together. I would tell myself not to be worried because my first roommate will become one of my best friends. I would tell myself to find “me time” because no matter how much you love your roommate, you are going to get sick of her. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply for many scholarships because money will get tight and there will be moments where you don’t know if you will be able to attend Linfield for all four years. Despite all the stress money causes, in the end, everything will be okay. You will figure it out.

If i was to go back in time, i would tell my younger self not to play sports because it has cost me alot. i would also tell myself that, i need to pick a school that does not rely so much on scholarships to attend because when you loss grants it will make it very hard to attend. i would also tell my self that although studing is hard and feels pointless at times it is the most important thing you can do in school. you need to work hard at it and never give up that when you did give up it cost you more then you were willing to loss.

Dear Briana, I'm writing this to let you know that you will be accepted into Lasell College!! Congratulations, but with that you’re going to need a little advice for a few obstacles that are going to come your way so here they are...1. Get to know people, I understand that you want to get excellent grades, which you will, but please take time to get out of your comfort zone and meet new people. Friends are great to have as study partners and also when you just need to vent so please listen to me, go out there and make some new friends! 2. Keep up on your high school guidance counselors, you’re going to get a bill in the mail from the college and it going to be $4000.00, you really need to stay on top of them because it not easy to find extra money especially with your mom being a single parent and on disability. So apply for every scholarship. Lastly, be yourself. Do not change yourself for anyone. Always be the leader you are and great friends will come. Sincerely, A wiser you!

As a first-generation college student, assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior is especially mind-blowing. At Linfield College, after three and a half years, I found my unique personal identity. I have developed an awareness about what the future can hold, and the uncertainty that must be confronted in order to pursue my goals. Taking risks is not easy, but it feels less scary when there is nothing to lose. I learned to face the unknown with confidence. The advice I would give my high school senior self is three-fold. First, be patient and slow down just a bit. Second, follow my instincts without hesitation. Finally, try not worry so much about the future. The transition to college will be not easy, but certainly manageable. The experience will be an incredible learning opportunity and truly life changing. I would tell myself, “your doubts and fears will become a source of inspiration and encourage you to do the impossible.” Four years from now, you’ll learn how to appreciate the past, look forward to the future, and embrace the present. “Everything will be fine, you will be just fine.”

Not to say that there aren't things I could've done differently or maybe some things I should've done, but didn't, but truthfully, I have no regrets. I had a lot of friends and fun times. My senior year was awesome! I do wish that I had received better academic counseling though and been more proactive in learning about scholarships and other sources of funding for college. If I were to give myself advice, I would say to be your own advocate. Stick up for yourself and for what you want and hope to achieve. Don't accept "no" as the ultimate answer, keep searching for ways to get what you want and assistance in obtaining your goals and dreams.

I would recommend that I have more faith in myself. I was so nervous about moving to another state by myself and second-guessing my decision to go to a small school. So many people I knew were going for big, name-brand institutions and I worried about being left behind or missing out. Senior year of high school was a blur of sleepless, anxious nights. I kept thinking "what if I'm wrong?" It held me back. I know now that even back then, in the midst of all that angst, I knew what was right for me and ended up at the perfect place. My school, Linfield College, helped me through my initial inhibitions and pushed me to grow. Freshman year I was shy and subsequently had difficulty making friends. Senior year I was a Student Trustee on the school's Governing Board, Student Body Vice President, a member of my sorority's executive council, and a paid anthropological researcher working on an academic publication. Looking back I knew what was best for me, even if I didn't know it at the time. I should have had more faith in myself like I do now.

If I could let my past self in on any college secret, it would be that it is completely 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} okay not to know what you’re doing. Not everything has to be planned out perfectly because it is going to change, and not just once but over and over again. Embrace the possibility that there are endless possibilities, and don’t be afraid to admit that you want something else. Just because someone else may want something for you doesn’t mean you are stuck on that path. This is your education and your life. This is when you get to become whoever you want to be.I would also warn myself not to stay up until 3am watching movies with the cool people I’ll meet. However tempting it is to do whatever you feel like because you now have the freedom to do so does not mean it is a good idea! There are some things that are better left undone, or rather there are better things to do, such as sleep! You’ll only regret what you don’t do and sometimes you’re really going to regret not sleeping when you had the chance!

Don't worry, you're making the right choice. You will meet some of the most honest and down-to-earth people in the upcoming year, so be friendly and don't keep your guard up 24/7. Go to concerts, dinning adventures, and hiking day trips. Be mindful of what you pack with you. Be an active member of a few clubs. Don't hesitate to call Linfield College your home.

Much of what people say about the college life is false. It is not all about partying, non-stop studying, depending on your major, trying to finish college all in four years, or that you could simply take out a loan to pay all the bills for your tuition, books and supplies, and personal spending. No, college is all about being smart, thinking your way through before you get through that point, improvising, and adapting. You always have to adapt to changes that you might not otherwise suspect from the beginning. Examples of these adaptations includes taking up a job, applying for as much scholarships as you can, while maintaining your grades, better time management, looking for internships, and scheduling independent studies outside of your classes relating to your major, if you wish to be ahead of the game. Besides this overwhelming workload, you must set aside time for projects relating to your major, besides independent studying. A great part of being in college is developing those vitals skills that future employers wish to employ in their company, and applying for internships and doing projects related to your major are some of the ways of marketing yourself to future companies.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to start looking into different study methods and figuring which one works best for me. I would have had a much easier senior year if high school had I done that.

The transition between high school and college is harder than you think! There is so much hype about moving away from your parents, meeting your roommate, and making new friends. People always tell you that college will be the time of your life and that it’s something you’ll never forget. But what they don’t tell you is that the transition into college is scary, overwhelming, and a rather uncomfortable experience. Looking back, I wish I had been more open to meeting new people. Instead of staying in your new room, go out and introduce yourself to your hall mates. Laugh lots, smile often and don’t be afraid to make a fool of yourself. In terms of school, don’t take on too much! If you have too many classes and become too involved, you will not be able to enjoy the people around you. It makes a world of difference. Last but not least, be yourself. Find friends who are just as goofy and as weird as you are. And always remember that it does get better! I promise that once you make it through that first semester, you’ll be a much happier person!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, knowing what I know now about college, I would definetely make better grades so I would have a jumpstart in college. I would also prepare myself for the determination that I need to make it to class on time and study more.

I would say that it is good to come in knowing what you want to do -- but don't be so fixated on your goals that you don't take into account how much you've changed in those four years. I came in certain of my double major, and the first year dropped one of them to a minor, the next year dropped it entirely, third year picked up a language minor, and fourth year I'm realizing I would have liked to double minor with business. It's necessary to keep an open mind and really think through how your options in school will influence your marketability once you've graduated. College is different from high school, and I think it's smart to keep in mind that you can now be considered a young adult, and that you're creating the life you want to lead after you graduate. Don't be quick to dismiss extracurricular activities and community service; often you find hobbies in club activities that can redirect your career path in ways that you never would have considered before trying it. Find the right balance for YOU between being focused and being open.

Believe. Following your passion of music does not, in any way, make you less intelligent than someone studying Math! Love what you are doing and you will discover so many opportunities that hard work brings. Music is definitely more complicated that what you're seeing now and you are going to LOVE learning about it. Those business classes you've been taking in high school? Worth it, kiddo. It's going to be tough moving away from home, but I promise- you will be okay. There are other people who are going through the same thing as you! Reach out to those friendly faces, because it never hurts to have great support from friends and some of these people you meet may become your lifelong friends. Just remember: you don't have to do what everyone else is doing either. It's okay to say "No." As someone once told me, " It isn't awful to make mistakes. The awful thing is not learning from them." You will have some frustraing times in college, but they will show you why you strive for and deserve the great times. Enjoy this new chapter in your life and BELIEVE.

Given the opportunity to go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to live without fear and take (safe) risks. I think that the most important thing in life is to have no regrets and take advantage of every opportunity given to you. Every time I have felt a bit of hesitation in college, I have made it my goal to jump into whatever I was hesitant to do, whether it be deciding to study abroad in Ireland and Africa or joining a new sport like rugby. I did not discover this fearlessness until recently and now, looking back at my freshman and sophomore years, I wish I had applied this philosophy and maximized my first two years of college. It would have eased the transition by keeping me active and exploring. Now that my time in school is almost over, I am applying this even more whole-heartedly. This advice has helped me be at peace with exactly who I am and where I am in life since I am in control of my own destiny and this would've been useful to get me started off confidently in college.

“Hey buddy I know you have led yourself to believe that you can just float through life but listen closely to the words of wisdom I have to offer sonny boy, when you enter college the world you know right now will disappear and you will be standing there gawking.” I would slowly begin then to explain to my other self in as simple of words as possible (I had heard the speech a thousand times before but never thought twice about it, and maybe just needed things to be in simple terms) the kinds of things that were coming. “You may not have homework now because you can finish everything in class but believe me you will in college.” My younger self would then reply not realizing the sheer amount of horror homework brings with procrastination “Really I think I can handle it.” My older self replying “The time you spend just sitting around with; friends, your girlfriend, just doing nothing will all be gone.” “Eighteen hours of your day will be compiled between doing homework and going to class!” “Procrastination will only cause days on end with no sleep, and that is only the begining.”

Being a senior in high school, the future seems both daunting and empowering. Knowing that all opportunities are endless and a new slate will be achieved once graduation happens is somewhat stressful. But ultimately, it's exciting. If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself this: graduating and leaving those friends behind is not the end of the world, for when you enter college it will be everything you ever dreamed of. I was very emotional at graduation and thought I would never go through anything harder than that. Well, I was definitely wrong. I was worried about leaving the friends I had spent elementary through high school with. What I didn't know is that those were not the friends destined to be in my life forever. They were great at the time. Those people served their purpose in my life, but their purpose is over. The friends I have met here will be life-long and have a much greater service in my life than those I thought would be forever. I wouldn't mind going back and talking to myself, I have great things to tell her.