North Greenville University Top Questions

Brandon, I know you have heard this about 1.2 million times, but I am telling you as a personal furtune. DO NOT MESS THIS UP. Take your time. never, ever procrastinate. Right now, your 17, but when your 30 and your wife is yelling about bills and the kids just blew up your neighbors shed, your gonna wish you had done everything the right way and to the absolute best of your abilities. Because right now it may seem like a joke to you. But life is serious. "Life is a Joke, Take it serious"

Take time to get your courses finished it is a lead up in the Job search that is coming ahead. Take as many lessons and get them completed. It will start your career in the way you wish to go.

Work hard now; don't slack off. God really does care about your work ethic. Get more involved in the church and don't be afraid if you feel inadequate. Develop a consistent prayer life. Seek more and more to glorify God in all you do!

Three simple words make up the advice I would give myself: Don't be afraid! First, don't be afraid to be yourself. When you just be who you are (with roommates, classmates, and teachers), people feel more comfortable around you and are more likely to build a friendship with you. Next, don't be afraid of other people! Sometimes the easiest way to fail in college, both socially and academically, is to be afraid to speak up, talk to people, ask and answer questions in class, or communicate with professors. But don't be afraid! You will learn and make strong connections with others faster if you just speak freely and be open and honest with those around you. Lastly, don't be afraid to learn and grow! College is all about learning, growing, and maturing, so don't be afraid to hit the ground running; study hard, interact in class, and do it from day one. But above all, don't be afraid! Face your fears and risk success! It's worth it!

I would tell myself to do the exact same thing I chose the first time and I would not regret it one bit. I love the college and although there are things that I would change about the campus I know there is no where else I would belong. I have visited alot of other colleges to see friends throughout this semester and although I love going to the bigger colleges and having a good time there is no way I would like to be a student there. There are always people there to help or just hang out at north greenville and I would tell myself of the way the campus and faculty makes me feel more at home when I am there than I could ever imagine.

Develop your talents while in highschool, so that you have a better idea of what you want to do in college.

If I could go back in time and become a high school senior again, I would give myself a lot of advice. First, I would change my study habbits. In high school studying was not at the top of my list. i was more concerned with sports and friends. I would tell myself that without studying college is pointless and a waste of time and money. I have learned the hard way during my first semester as a college student.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to strive to be the best. After my first semester of college I learned that college takes a lot more studying and reading than high school ever did. I would also warn myself of all of the temptations that come along with college. Overall, I would tell myself not to head to college big-headed thinking you know everything because things are a lot different and we all have room to learn.

I will tell myself that you are makeing the right choice in going to North Greenville and your life will be completly changed when you do. though I will not tell myself to change majors because of all the friends that I made when I did change, but I would give a hint to study a lot more than I planning to. I honeslty am on pins and needles to keep a couple of my scholarships and I need at least a .1 point to keep them. But non the less I would not tell myself much.

I would tell myself to choose college wisely. It is expensive and you want to get as much out of it as possible. Research your possibilities and find the best match for your personality, budget and learning style. Save as much money as possible because tuition is not the only cost to college. There are lots of "hidden" costs such as fees, travel expenses, day-to-day expenses, books...

Hey Amanda, I see you're stressing as exams are coming up ... don't! It's all going to be over soon, girl, and you will have survived. School is hard, but so much fun, and tests are just a small part of the college experience. Be sure and use wise time management, focusing on studying while still getting out with friends having fun. Treasure these memories, make the most of your days, but don't be stupid. Don't slack off and procrastinate on that big project, don't stay out until three every morning, and don't sleep through class. Take initiative and learn something! Also, be sure and talk with your professors - that's what they are there for. They want to help you, so let them! Have fun, Amanda!!!

If I could go back in time and talk to myselfas a high school senior, I would say not to stress out so much and to enjoy my final year of high school. I was far too worried about choosing a college, thinking it would be the epitomal decision of my life, but it wasn't. I ended up at the perfect school for me, a school that I had nearly overlooked, and my months of stress were for naught. While it was important for me to be hardworking and studious as a high school senior, I should have also realized the necessecity of being flexible, instead of mistakingly believing that my entire life was hinging on a single decision. High-school-me thought that the choice of a college had only one correct answer and a million wrong ones, each leading to a separate hell. But that is not true. Life comprised of a myriad of decisions, and few turns will get you completely lost. You need to enjoy the journey.

Hey Amanda, I know you are stressing out about this whole "college" thing, but it is going to be ok! Just remember when you get there to take time out during your hectic schedule to make time for yourself. If you work, work, work and never take a break, you are going to burn out. But don't slack off! Grades are important and you need to do your best despite all the distractions. The hard part is finding a balance between working hard and having fun. Don't tear yourself up when you make something less than an "A" on a paper or a test; it will be ok! Talk to your professors, because they are there to help you, and will do what they can to guide you through your projects. Good luck to you, Amanda, and treasure the memories that you make during these days, for you will remember them always. ~Amanda Friederich

If I could go back and give advice to myself I would have made myself learn how to study. Studying, in my opinion, is a skill that many high school people never develop. Some students are able to acquire good grades without studying and then when students reach the college level they don't know how to study. I believe learning how to study and learning responsibility in high school will help with the freshman passing rate. Being able to study is a key role and I feel that I should have learned how to do that.

Due to my family living overseas during my childhood, I was not prepared to assimilate into American culture. It was a difficult transition for me to learn the ways of American life including social norms such as dating. I probably would have spent more time reading books and articles about America as well as spending more time with Americans that came to Indonesia. I lived in a bubble before coming to America! I was an American by birth, but inside, I felt differently. However, through all my experiences at NGU, I have assimilated well into my America. It would have been helpful to have had more opportunities to be independent as well as to work in the work force. I was limited in experience. Thankfully, my last semester of high school was spent in the US, and I spent one semester in a Middle School as a Teacher's Assistant. This helped me tremendously. A strong personal relationship with God has been what has sustained me through many life experiences. I did well academically in high school because I was extremely motivated. This helped me to establish good study habits - a must in college!

If I could go back to my senior year in high school I would have told myself to be more serious about my schooling.I blew my senior year because I thought I could do whatever I wanted because I was on honer roll.I got arrested and missed my prom and graduation so I realize that my education is very valuable.I do want a chance to be something in life so I plan on attending Columbus State University so I can be a productive man in my community.Thank You.

I would tell myself that I need to learn my minor scales for trombone and look at the teacher education scholarship. Be ready for a change in time management because it is a totally different world.

Try harder! You only get to go to high school once and the things you learn there and the grades that you make follow you for a long time. College is a whole lot less stressful when you don't have to worry about money all semester. Also, have fun. make friends and memories because once you're out of school, all there is to look forward to is work. Try out for sports, join clubs, go places with people!

Find a school that will have a lot of people that share the same outlook on life and same outlook on education and your future.

Don't go to a college because it is flashy and has a lot of extra carricular activities. be sure and find the college that best fits the student and can encourage learning and maturity.