Southern Adventist University Top Questions

I have learned that the most group of people taken for granted are your family. In the real world, out of your home, no one really cares what you are going through or what you are experiencing. This fall i experienced my first birthday away from home. I was not shocked, not even suprised as a matter of fact, to not hear a single "Happy Birthday" throughout the whole day. When i checked my voicemail though, it was flooded by messages from my family giving me many birthday wishes. College has made me consider and see how valuable family is and that no matter what, they are the people who will be with you through everything.

My college experience has helped me define who I am. This experience has opened up areas of study and allowed me explore ideas and goals that have never been presented to me before. At most colleges, if you say nursing, most advisors will just assume that you have made a great choice; this is not how it is done at Southern. They want to make sure that your education is the correct career choice for you, made by you by helping you define who you are and what you want out of life. I have changed my major and my life's direction for the better, because of my Southern experience. Attending Southern is the best investment that I have ever made in my life. No matter what, I am having the best time in my life. Yes, it is hard work and yes, I am stretching myself to accomplish my goals, but I love it. I came for a BSN and found myself called into social work. I love my experience at Southern! It has helped me define my life as I want to live it.

My college experience has broadened my horizons- both professionally and personally. I am a better person in my community as I see value to contined learning and consider myself a life long learner regardless of my academic enrollment. The only legacy I can leave my children is threefold: a love for God and Country and education is fundamental to a sustainable earthly existence.

Take high School very seriously, its is extreamly important to graduate with the best gpa since this will help you make you life a lot easier in college. Be concern about what you want to be in life you don't want to spend the rest of you life practicing a career doing something you don't like. Make up you mind do you like and enjoy the rest of high school responsably.

If I was able to turn back time and talk to myself in highschool and tell me everything I know now I would better prepare myself for the stress. College is hard to get used to. I would tell myself that I need to better perfect my time management and make a schedule for my life. I would also tell myself to prepare a better budget and look for work vigorously. There are many little details that you just do not think about when you are choosing a college.

When I look back at my personality while I was in high school, I wish I could have been different. Throughout my whole life making above average grades was a piece of cake, but I never challenged myself. I wished I didn't drop out of my college courses, in order to make my life easier. I wish I also took my ACT more times, not just as many times as it took to get the scholarship I wanted. My GPA was above a 3.8 during high school, but I would have had a 4.0 if I have only challenged myself. I am disappointed with myself for not challenging myself. I want to challenge myself not for recognition from others, but for making myself feel better, and also for thanking God for the abilities He has blessed me with. I wish I was able to gain better study habits in high school also. I also wish I had a better sleeping pattern throughout high school. Through all of my short comings in high school, I am glad I have developed myself into someone who challenges himself, and who has also developed a healthy scholastic lifestyle.

I would advise myself to wait, like I have done, to enroll at SAU. I have been able to experience the world and people and experiences that I would not have been blessed if I would have gone straight to University. At an older age, I take my education more seriously and appreciate the hard work and effort going into a 3.8 GPA as well as the financial commitment. I would advise to live and experience, as I have done, and then pursue education when I am at a more serious and responsible phase of my life.

Two words. Time Management. Making sure that I know how to manage my time studying for classes is very important. Don't skip classes because even though there is no one telling you to get up, if you skip, your grades will suffer and you can't afford that. Getting enough sleep is also a big factor that will help me in college. Never underestimate any class even if it seems easy. Set your alarm for every test you have so you don't miss any. When you fall down, the most important thing is to pull yourself back up again and keep on going. No matter how discouraging life can be sometimes, it's only going to make you stronger when you pull through those times. Last but not least, always know that God is there for you.

Be sure to give yourself down time and don't get too involved in everything. That "self" time is just as important as service to the school and community.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself I would say "Jan, continue what your doing with your life: staying focused on God, your school work, and success. Don't forget to take time out to socialize and make at least one new friend everyday. Build a network with these people as they are the people of the future. Also don't forget to do your research! Find internship possiblities from early, look for long term job possiblities, and work toward that goal because you'll be graduating before you know it and you'll be happier if you're prepared. Keep up the good work and don't let your success get to you're head because it is then you will fail."