Ouachita Baptist University Top Questions

With the knowledge I know now after my first semester of college is that I needed to care more about my studying habits. I wish that I knew more about time management in high school. Figuring out how to manage my time was a struggle I had to deal with fast. Between sleeping, classes, studying, working, and eating I did not have time for a social life.I feel that if I had known about how to manage my time efficiently I would have been able to not cram as hard during finals week. I know that if I had been able to have study time planned out every day, I would have been able to have higher grades in each class. But now I have learned what it means to have time management. It is one that everyone going into college should know how to handle and be able to control.

If I could go back and visit myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to come to college with an open mind. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there and make new friends, guy or girl, because you never know what impact other people can have on you. I would say that focusing on schoolwork is important, but there is no need to get stressed out about it. Academics is only part of school - there are other ways to learn as well. I would say that it's ok to be myself, and that there are people there to help me when I go through hard times. I would say that being open to new experiences and new people will be the best thing I can do.

if i could go back i would tell my self not to give up or slack just because it is my senior year. i would also tell my self to look and apply for more scholarships because just becasue you apply for one does not mean that you are going to get it awarded to you. to make the most of being in high school because college is way different and even though you think you will not miss it you probably will. there is so much that is easier about high school than in college so dont take it forgranted. love every minute and make good memories.

Be yourself. Find friends that are like you that you enjoy being with. Don't try to fit in with upperclassmen and taint your reputation. They will graduate and you will still be there stuck with a terrible name.

Don't worry too much about getting an A in every class. Instead, have fun with the classes you take, because your favorite class might be the one you get a C in, and that's okay. Once you have your diploma the grades won't matter, but your experience will. Take the time to make deep friendships, because those can get you through the tough times (like when you're getting that C!).

Don't stress! This is one of the best times of your life, but you have to get out there and enjouy it. Play intramurals, make friends on your hall, join a lot of clubs. Make friends. Of course, keep up with your studies, but you MUST balance the academics with a social life or you will be miserable.

If I were to go back to my high school self, I would strongly encourage myself to look into all possibilities and compare the pros and cons of each school, especially cost and scholarship money for each option. This way, I would have had a more objective look at my options for higher education, even though my soccer career was the main deciding factor. I still believe that knowing the good and bad about every school would have made my decision much easier. I would pursuade my younger self to take more time soaking up every moment of senior year, because after that you have to grow up way too fast. Life is full of worries about money, tests and more money problems. I would assure myself that college is a blast, but it's not what its cracked up to be if you really want to make the best grades and be responsible.

First of all, going back and trying to reason with my "senior-in-high-school-self" would be a challenge in itself. In high school all I was concerned about was my drill team, getting through the last few months of classes, and my boyfriend. Looking back, I would have worked longer and harder on scholarship applications, preparing for my future career as a Child Life Specialist by volunteering to play and work with children at hospitals, and I would have worked and saved more money. As for making the transition, I would advise my younger self to set limits to the time that I spent with any one individual. And I would strongly suggest continuting a consistent healthy diet and workout routine. I would tell myself to take ample time in considering the school that I would spend the next four years of my life attending. This is the most important thing; being happy in the college that I choose, and obtaining a focus on school work and learning to love college life for all of its differences and challenges.

As you know, there is a tedious road ahead. Now is the time to buckle down and prepare your mind and discipline yourself for college. These are going to be the most challenging times and the best experiences of your life. Now is the time to correct those bad habits. You will be on your own now, so you have to learn to wake yourself up, be on time, and study! study! study! Time management is key! If hanging out and facebooking begin to affect your grades, give it up and focus on what IS going to better your grades. Everyone and everything that looks good to you may not be good FOR you, so choose your friends carefully. Make sure they are there to help and not hinder you. CONTROL YOUR SPENDING HABITS and do NOT get a credit card! Mom said so! Never forget the morals and values that were instilled in you. These will help you be more aware and make good choices. There will be times where you may fail, get hurt, and be challenged, but these are the times where you learn most about yourself. Learn from your mistakes. Teach others what you have learned.

Reaching for something in the distance So close you can almost taste it Release your inhibitions Feel the rain on your skin No one else can feel it for you Only you can let it in No one else, no one else Can speak the words on your lips Drench yourself in words unspoken Live your life with arms wide open Today is where your book begins The rest is still unwritten --Natasha Bedingfield