Virginia Wesleyan College Top Questions

David Brinkley once said, "a successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him. " The tools that the professors at Virginia Wesleyan College provide to you will ease all of the fears that you have about college. Everything that you have endured through high school has prepared you for success in college. If you ever have any problems in a class, do not hesitate to talk to your professors. They are here to help you succeed and I have not met a single professor on campus that will turn a student away. Most importantly, college is meant to be full of learning along with fun. Do not be afraid to express yourself and make friends. Everyone here is very accepting.

I would tell myself to keep doing what you are doing. Stay focus, continue to keep God first and you will excel. Stay motivated, study more and challenge yourself. Things may get hard and get rough, but if you pay now, you can play later like dad always say. I would encourage myself even more to say to hang in there and the same strength that I used in high school to graduate, I will need greater strength to use to put towards college. There may be a difference between high school and college, but because I have great work ethics, I will be able to overcome any obstacle that comes in my way or challenges me. I would tell myself that I ROCK, and I am going to be that strong, successful, young black woman who achieves her goal to become a CPA of a prestigious accounting firm.

Be yourself. Don’t be afraid to follow your dreams or think radical thoughts. If you want something, go for it; don’t let what Mom and Dad or Severna Park High School tell you what is appropriate and what is not. Whatever thoughts come into your head, run with them; see where they take you. No one who thought inside the box or squashed any new or different ideas ever changed the world. Let your mind wander down those roads less traveled by, and don’t be afraid to express those new ideas and unconventional career goals. However, always remember to take criticism seriously. Also, although it’s important to maintain those bright ideas, be realistic as well; come up with well-thought out plans to achieve your goals. Yes, even the crazy ones. Stay open-minded to the ideas of others and always consider both sides of any argument before making a decision. Keep a calm head; try to be patient and collected in stressful situations. Don’t be afraid to be different. Stop doubting yourself. If you feel something, go with it. Full out. And don’t turn back.

I would give the adivce to myself, that i need to work a little harder, try to ask for help more. I would tell myself to try and focus and let nothing distract me, and try to aim to make a 4.0 so that i can be able to achieve the highest and try and go to an excellent colleges. I would tell myself to try and take advancing college classes so that my GPA goes higher when i do good, and to try and also when in testing since that is a struggle to try and find better ways to study even if that means having a study group and or just studying at home in the quiet. Also try to complete all homework assignments and do everything that is required in order to graudate and pass, recieve the all the initial requirements so that i can walk across the stage, even get extra scholarships and awards for all hard work. Also if necessary try and do extra credit so that i can pass every class with an A or A+ so that i can recieve grants and or other scholarships so that i can pay for school.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably tell myself that college isn't what you imagined at all, and to be prepared to struggle, but also grow. I would say that although college isn't what the movies make it seem, it is still an amazing experience. College has given me a chance to grow as an individual so much, and has allowed me to get to know myself for who I really am. College is a fresh start and you really can be whoever you want, it's a chance to reinvent yourself for the best. I would say that the struggles will be worth it in the end, and that at the time the work and stress may seem unbearable, but that it is all happening for a reason. I would also remind myself not to try and grow up to fast, and that someday in the very near future - I will miss high school!

If I were to know in high school what I know now, there are several things I would tell myself. I would tell myself to work harder, even when subjects got tough. No one tells you to work hard in college. You have to decide if you are going to be successful on your own. Also, I would tell myself to ignore the bullies. I had a major bullying problem in my high school, and it would have been nice to know at that time how drama-free college is. In college, people care more about your intelligence. Lastly, I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships. During high school, I had a full savings account, and thought that it would be more than enough to get me through college. I was very wrong. I didn't want debt when I came out, so I have been paying for all of my tuition, rent, and other various other bills on my own. I am working two jobs on top of school work, and I desperately wish I would have saved more money. If I were to win this scholarship, I would be eternally grateful. Thank you for your time!

I would say that after high school the only possible path for me would be college, because college gets you ready for the life that you are about to enter. The world has lots of things waitting for you, but college will take you to a work force that you can deal with according to your degree. If I can not get in the field of my degree, I am always up to learning more new things, so that I can get the things that I need to make it in our society. Today education is the best thing going, even though the job force is a little low, when things begin to get right with the work force at least a college degree will help.

make sure you dont have any distractions while in school. Just go to school and focus on your degree.there will be plenty of time to party and hang out with friends. the longer you take the more money you spend and the less time you have to find a job in your degree so that you dont have to work the rest of your life.

Just because you feel you are not doing well academically, there are so many options that are available to you. You like to write, so look into taking creative writing which would help you toward your dream of publishing your own work. You enjoy literature; take some classes in the classics, as they will open up the world to you. History is another topic you enjoy, so take advantage of the various classes in that subject. Going to college will open up so many avenues for you. Don't be afraid to reach out and enjoy yourself after high school. High school is not the end of your intellectual growth; think of it as the front door, that opens into a wonderous garden, full of opportunities. Go ahead - take a chance. You won't regret it.

Be open to the new surroundings and people.

Choose your college and classes carefully, because if you know things are going to get ugly pretty quickly, either transfer or (if you still want to stay there) choose a different class.

Try harder in high school. It will make college much easier and fun for you. Also, appreciate the groups and clubs that you were in because maybe you could start something at college that other people would like. Find a group of people that share your same interests and stick to them. Also, don't forget about the friends you made in high school, because I regret not doing that now. Sure I have friends in college but I feel once I get back into the real world then there will be no one that I can talk too. That is why I am in the field of study that I am, so I can hopefully get my teaching degree and become a high school history teacher. That way I can pass this advice to my students and they won't be in the same place I am.

If I were to go back and talk to my high school self, I would tell myself to visit different schools to find the one that best suits my needs and appeals to me. Also, I would tell myself to try and work, but not over do it. Work enough to live off of, but don't focus more time on work than school. Going out and having a good time with friends is necessary to give yourself a break from school, but don't get caught up in all the drinking and partying, it just leads to a downward spiral for some. Manage your time wisely is another thing. Spend some time relaxing and winding down from the class day, but then get started on homework. The worst thing you can do is to procrastinate. Get it done right away because then you do not need to worry about it later. It will also most likely be done better if you take your time on it and not have to rush.

I would tell myself not to be so naive. The real world is tougher than you think. Financial aid is something you fight for because it is not a given. It is a lot of hard work.

I would tell mysefl to prepare myself as if I were moving out on my own. To make sure that I have the things I need just as if I were still at home. In addition; I would say to get involved in campus activities early in my years and to be very socially active. Also to be true to myself and be who I am throughout my entire college career.

Once you get to college, make sure you go out and meet people! Get involved with the activities that are going on around campus early in the semester. Find a group of friends that you can get along with and get super close to them. Enjoy life, work hard in classes, and play hard on the field. You only get four years to experience what college is, so take advantage of every positive opportunity that it hands you!

My college experience has been valuable to me for several reasons. First, I have seen the potential I have for success. When I left high school, I did not understand the value of education, so I turned my back on college and enlisted in the military. Although I opened a few doors, I allowed many more to close. In contrast, the last year has been amazing because most of those doors are open again; I am like a kid in a candy store! Moreover, I have seen a completely different side of my personality. As a young person, I was not very active socially, and I did not have many friends. Over the past year, I have made a host of new acquaintances, and even a few friends. Finally, I have discovered a potential in society not only for tolerance, but also for responsibility. I had begun to doubt that the human race had any real potential for good, because nobody ever seemed to do the right thing when it counted. The people I have met here have demonstrated a collective conscience and devotion to ethics that are simply amazing. In short, Virginia Wesleyan College has changed my life.

I have gotten a lot out of college. I have learned so much about myself and about other people. I know now that I have the drive to maintain a 3.89 GPA and join the Honors and Scholars program. I learned that I can balance two jobs, an editorial position on the newspaper, and class. I have learned how important it is to me to finish school and be successful later on in life. I have also made some incredible friendships that I hope will last forever. It has been a great year and a half here at school and I hope I continue to have more great years. This environment and school has impacted my life in such a great way and I owe a lot to Virginia Wesleyan for allowing me to grow and become a better individual and a better citizen.

Attending Virginia Wesleyan College for the last year I have really appreciated the value of an education. This school constantly motivates me and makes me want to have a bright successful future. Before attending Virginia Wesleyan College I always wanted easy classes just to breeze through them and to come out with my degree. Now that I have been attending Virginia Wesleyan I look forward to the challenges that my professors place in front of me. I take on each challenge striving to perform ath the best of my ability. While attending this school I have even taken on a minor in business, praying that it makes my future even more brighter than I anticipated. Graduating soon with a Bachelor's Degree as a Psychology major and a minor in business I plan on doing great things and not forgetting my soon to be almata Virginia Wesleyan College, which has molded me into a positive individual who looks to take on a challenge.

So far, I have learned about the benefits of attending college not just for career goals but also for community service and giving back and overall involvement with the community. I have also learned the different routes my majors can take me in my future and I have become more involved in finding and pursuing my career goals. In general, my college experience has gave me the insight into how much I can really do with my future and how I can use my education to give back. Attending college has been extremely of value to me because it allowed me to begin to go forward with my education and aspirations. Not only has it got me looking forward to the future but also how to enjoy the present and use my education also as an opportunity to explore the world and many more of my interests. By attending college I have the chance to look forward to completing something my parents did not and making them even more proud of me for staying focused and graduating even with some odds against me.