Schreiner University Top Questions

If only I knew that there was undeniable truth in the words my high school counselors, teachers, and administrators, preached to the student body about college life, I would have prepared more. It is true, you will find yourself wasting time with relative ease. One does not have to think twice to overlook that 10 page paper that needs to be completed. I would advise myself that distancing yourself, although difficult, may not be the worst thing in the world, on the contrary, it could be the best for you. I find myself grinning every time I visit home and I credit being away from home for that. Make sure you get all your application in on time, because in college DUE DATES ARE EVERYTHING. Also, going to a community college then transferring to a four-year university maybe good for some but it isn't true in all cases. Jump in to a four-year, despite the costs.

If I had the oppurtunity to go back in time and give my yonger self advice , I would tell myself to continue being goal orientated. It's easy to become distracted and lazy in college, but it's the last place to become distracted and lazy. Friends are fun, but you have to remind yourself as to why you are in college in the first place and that's to make something of yourself, to pursue something that could not be as assessible to you if you were not there. I'd tell myself to keep striving to be better, to not just settle for comfortable, or good enough, but to really push myself to perform to the best of my abillities. I'd tell myself to take advantage of this amazing oppurtunity and to never let myself forget that this experience is a gift that I've worked hard for and have been blessed with.

Dear Megan, So I hear you are fixing to attend college. Well, I have some advice that you might find very useful. First of all you need to be ready to study hard. Work in high school is nothing compared to college. You will study ten times harder and longer in college. Also, I advise you to work hard as senior and not worry so much about your friends because a lot of your friends from high school won't make it to your future. Many people say you find your best friends in college and I have found this very true. Another pointer I have for you is to explore all your college options before deciding on a university. I made the mistake of only exploring one option and so I will probably be transferring next year instead of finding the university that suited me best all around. So, all I can do now is wish you luck and pray that you remember my advice! Have a good senior year and good luck with your future! Sincerely The Future Megan

I would tell myself to take college classes over the summer and get a job and save all of my money. I would also tell myself that this is the time to be responsible and get all of your work done. All the money that you work for save up to help your parents so you can pay for your own books and other things that you might need.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school I would tell myself to focus on my grades and getting my gpa up as high as possible to be able to ge into a good school. I would tell myself that college is not as bad as what I thought it would be. I was so afraid of being rejected and not making any friends that I would have calmed myself down and told myself that everything would be ok. College is not as intimidating as I made it seem like in high school. The transition was not bad at all. I thought I would struggle through college work and struggle to stay in college. The first semester the professors are easy on you because they know it's your first sememster and understand what you are going through. The work load is heavier then high school but the professor are so willing to help you when you need it, that you don't have to stress out about not being able to complete an assignment. Most of all I would of told myself that college was not as bad as I thought.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school I would advise myself to take college very serious because it is the place where you start your life. Also that I need to prepare to study a lot and not be pressured in to go party because academics are more important. The mosrt important advice I would give to myself would be, prepare to become more independent, not only as a student but as an individual.

First I'd start by saying it's me and I would prove it by telling myself our deepest secrets. " I Know it seems like life is rough now and all we care about is volleyball, but there will come a time when you need to focus on things more important. Such as school work, studying, making new friends, and not being so introvert. High school paralyzes you to be lazy and coast through life with no worries. Sweetie, College isn't like that! Things are tough and they only get harder, you only become more stressed as the semester passes. You need to stay focused and enjoy the time you have left. Consider taking the scholarship you earned from Boise State, it could alter your whole experience. Why not play ball, you will be forced to stay focused because in order to play you have to keep a certain GPA. Look we've made this one decision, now I believe it is time we try the better option. Choose BSU and make you college career all we dreamed of!" Then I'd end by leaving the scholarship laying beside myself and say, "Without volleyball you will be overly stressed!"

Having experienced college life thus far, I would reccommend to my high school self to always be teachable. Listening to your advisors, counselors, and professors is of crucial importance in making a smooth pathway for yourself in higher education. If you are not informed about policies, financial aid, scheduling technicalities, and the like, you are likely to end up making your college career twice as difficult as it already is. The second facet of my secret to success is class attendance and a strict study upkeep schedule. When you are enrolled in multiple classes, to the best of your ability, do not allow yourself to fall behind. Aside from making your life easier and more manageable, good time management skills are the best non-classroom skills you learn in college.

I am naturally a really shy person and that is what limited me during freshman orientation. I would tell my self as a senior to be more open and to not be afraid to speak. Most of the people there are also new and may be feeling the same emotions. I would also tell myself to be willing to take a chance and go up to a student and introduce yourself. Who knows, that person could end up being a friend that could last a lifetime. I live off campus with my family so I am lacking the essential part of living the college experience. Going back in time, I would tell my senior self to go ahead and live on campus. It would be a great opportunity to join clubs and sororities.

Do not be affraid to get involved on campus. When you get to college if you stay pent up in your room, you will not enjoy your college experience. Get out! Run for student government, go to bible study, and pledge a fraternity. Don't sit around and let your life pass you by. Start living; thats the advice I recieved from my orientation counslor, I took it, and I have not regreted one minute of it.