Milligan College Top Questions

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to embrace everything that is thrown at you. Do not let people hold you back and focus on the amazing new things that are happening to you. What grade you are in does not matter and you can be friends with anyone you want to if you put your mind to it. Watch how much you spend because it starts to add up fast when you do not have Mom and Dad telling you what you can and cannot do. Enjoy the time with your family before you go away and call every once in awhile so they know you are alive and having fun. Find the balance between fun and homework and do not think grades are the most important because you learn so much more from experiences with people. Enjoy the time you have with people because these people will become friends for life. Roommates will change, but know you are not the problem. Form relationships with your professors because they are some of the wisest people you will ever meet. And finally live life to the fullest and enjoy every single experience of college life.

I would tell myself that when choosing college it is important to go for your dreams. It is important not to settle when dealing with your education. Don't let little fears get in the way of dreaming. I would tell anyone who would listen to be active, join clubs and get to know professors. A lot of changes happen in college and there is no reason to be shy and miss so many great oppertunities. I would tell myself to study first and ask questions. College is a challenge but it is such a great experience if you are willing to try new things and to work hard. I would also tell my senior self to really investigate potential colleges and not just pick one based on price.

keep working hard because college is coming and is harder than high school in both track and field and school.

I would go prepare myself on my own for college academically. I would definately tell myself that I am worth something as my professors at Milligan have taught me to believe. That God will never leave me. Milligan taught me that too. Follow my dreams and not to worry about the money. Number one would probably be to just be myself. It took me two years to do that at Milligan. I've finally made some great friendships and I feel like I'm getting cheated out of them because I waited so long to open up to people. Don't be afraid to let anyone in. I almost didn't ask for help at all in any aspect of my life and I would probably be dead if it wasn't for my professors and the help I got there. The psychology professors saved my life for getting me into a group therapy program because I was suicidal. I'm bipolar with psychosis (hallucinations) and my professors and my friends are so understanding accept me as I am. I am so thankful for everyone at Milligan who helped me. If it wasn't for them, I'd be dead.

Pick what reflects you. Never let anyone tell you where to go because what might be for them could be horrible for you. Pick a place you know you will be comfortable.

To parents I would stress that it is most important for them to allow for the student to make their choice as to what school to attend. Parents should not force the student to select the school of their choice, whether it is their alma mater, close to home, etc. Choosing a college is an important life decision, directing the future of the student. Leave it up to the student. To the student I must say, like most things in life, the college experience is what you make it. This is applicable to all aspects of college, academic and social. It is important to be proactive and seek the best opportunities in college, do not sit idle and expect opportunities to succeed to fall into your lap.

Decide that you want in a college: big, small, conservative, liberal, business focused, social minded and find it. Then once you have found it stick with it and find a way to make it work.

First of all pray about where the Lord would have have you go then follow the leading of the holy spirit! When you get there enjoy yourself!

Make sure the student is academically ready for the challenges they will be facing at the school they are going to attend. Also make sure the school they are going to attend has enough extracurricular activities that will fit them. I would also urge students to then become academically involved and to find a niche that best suits them.

Start looking for your options early and know what you are looking for whether it is rural, urban, close to home, small, etc. Be involved with something, whether its clubs, sports, etc. Have a comfort base established early freshman year so that you feel needed and included within the student body. Focus on your academics so that you can make the most of your education and the tuition you have put into it. Don't follow where your friends are going. If you're a Christian, let the Lord lead you to where He wants you to go. And don't wait until it is too late to pick a major! Have some idea what you want to do for the next four years of your life! Don't forget to have fun and love the college you're in because it is some of the best memories of our lives.