Warner Pacific College Top Questions

Slow down, life will meet you where ever you are at. The more prepared you are, both emotionally and educationally the better off you will be. The nice thing about being young is your sense of immortality, the disadvantage is the lack of wisdom. Find someone who has experienced college, get to know them, talk with them, ask them questions. A job without goal is just a job. Use your time developing your education to really get to know and discover yourself. Now is when you can decide to be one thing today and change your mind tomorrow and be able to do it without a lot of pressure. Education is freedom! Education is pride! Education is your right and your obligation.

No. Life is a learning experience. There are no regrets or second chances, simply refrences for the future. It's a forward progression, not a retrogression.

The college experience depends significantly on persoanl dedication. Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would love to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior. My mind is flooded with experiences I have learned from. My first piece of advice would be to step out of your comfort zone as soon as possible. Colleges and universities offer countless opportunities for students to interact with new faces. Join multicultural groups, participate in service clubs, or become a member of the leadership program. Learning takes place far beyond the classroom setting but through the relations you make. I would also stress taking personal responsibility. This may seem obvious and redundant but a lot of students do not realize that college is a stepping stone to their future. Teachers will hold you accountable for your actions and expect you to be proactive when balancing schoolwork and extracurricular activities. Challenge yourself. Embrace every opportunity provided to you and you will discover so much about yourself. You will notice unbelievable changes that will assist you in leading a meaningful life. Don?t let the college experience fly right past you.

One of the most important things to know as a college fresman, is that you don't have to know everything. You are at college to learn. During your time at college your mind will be expanded in so many directions and your circle of friends will diversify. Your first year allow yourself to explore classes that are not within your normal interests. You really don't need to know your major right away. Also, take advantage of the advisors and professors. Take time to meet with professors outside of class, they have so much insight into education and life in general! Also your advisors are there to help you...so use them. More than anything get involved! Find one or two clubs or programs that will allow you to meet new people and develop your interests!

When I was searching for the right college I made a decision to leave home. I knew all my friends from high school would be attending one of the two major state schools in Nevada, and I could have done the same. I wanted a fresh start, a new face, a new place! In the months coming up to my departure, my decision months behind me, I started to get nervous. It'd been a while since I'd had to make new friends. All of a sudden I realized how far away from home I'd be if I needed to talk to someone. I'd only get to see my friends and family a few months out of the year. A big lesson I learned early on in college was that I wasn't alone, not matter how far away from home I got myself. My fears were well founded, it was a rocky begining. But now I have these friendships I've been building for a year and a half, and it's great to get a phone call from a friend from high school. Now I have a whole different dynamic of people to learn with.

If i was to go back and talk to myself i think i would express the fact that without an education you realy don;t have a future. beside i am having the time of my life. what use to be hard in high school is fun in college. my instrutors treat me with respect and i get the one on one atention plus hands on experence which i learn best at. the college that i am atenting my bigest class is thirty-five students. Just give it a chance and see for yourself and i know that you will agree with me.

I would tell myself not to stress out so much about tryng to achieve the "perfect" grades in high school. By going to a community college the first two years out of high school, and I could pursue a tranfer degree into a four-year institution. This way, the basis of enrollment wouldn't based solely on good grades, as if I'd tranfered into a traditional university as a freshman. I already had planned to enroll in a local community college, so I could attend college while still living at home with the parents, and to help look after my disabled mom. So I should've told my fomer self not to stress so much about school and homework, and have focused more on the relationships with my friends. But overall, I made the transition from high school to college pretty smoothly.

Dear Dean, Over the course of the next several years you will not only be given opportunities beyond your understanding, but you will be questioning many things about yourself and the world around you. Amidst questioning yourself, I encourage you to simply know that wherever you go, and whatever you do, you will always be you. So don't let expectations get you down, but at the same time, know that it's ok for you to put expectations on yourself. As for how the world fits in this picture, know that even if everyone has their own problems, it's the people that are aware of them and choose to continue living with them while still respecting, caring for, and loving others, who end up being trustworthy. Let these people into your life. But most of all, follow Jesus. What he has to say about your relationship with God and your relationship with those in your world is true. And keep in mind that being "healthy" isn't just a spiritual thing, it's a physical thing and a mental thing too. Our lives as humans are three-dimensional, so work on balancing! Your Self, Dean Ober

If I could go back in time, I would've taken as many AP classes as possible to get ahead in college because it's less expensive and you get them out of the way. You also take off about a year of college and can start into your degree a year ahead.

If I could go back and talk to myself senior year I would tell myself to stay focused and not think I know everything. I would tell myself that many challenges will come up and to stay strong and not give up. I would mention that college school work is a lot tougher then what I am used to but do not be discouraged but apply yourself that much harder because I can get through it. I would also tell myself to figure out the secret of time management so maybe by now I will have it perfected.

The advice I would give myself would be to not focus so much on the social life and focus on the acedemic side of the oppurtunities high school gave me. I was in the position back in high school to be in the AP courses that would make the transition to college and give me an advantage in college by being ahead in course work toward a major. Instead, I felt like I would rather go hang out with my friend Chris in oregon city and spend less time studying because I didn't want to work hard in high school. I know now that if I would have taken those classes, I would have saved time and money in college if i took those classes for free in high school. Another thing I would have done was pick my friend's better. I ended up going to a college where they did not respect my values and they didnt challenge my college standards because I chose to follow my best friend to college. I know now that my decisions influence my life, and everything I do should rest on whats best for me and my life. Thank You, Michael.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to take it slower and to work harder than ever before. I would let my youthful self know that it is okay to take 4 years to finish a 2-year degree. It is okay to not know exactly what you are doing, and that things will work themselves out if you just work hard, and never lose faith in who you are.

My first remark to myself would be to stop stressing about who was to ask you to prom, and focus more on pleasing yourself. Prom would work out, you will have fun, but you will still have the empty feeling of ?you?re not completely whole?. It won?t be until community college did you feel an impact on your empty feeling when you started to reach out to the community and help out at local events. As a senior in high school, you want that care free moment, were your invincible and nothing can touch you. But trust me that empty feeling grows stronger, and you will give up on most everything you right now believe in: faith, soccer, love and family. It will take you awhile to realize how much you like giving back, and when it comes time to move onto a new school, Warner Pacific will give you that chance to fill that emptiness with the support of faith and love. Start now as a senior in high school, because I am from the future, and I want the best for myself, and I want to give the chance to give the best for my community.

Able to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would begin my college advice by emphasizing the necessity of regular and adequate sleep. Lack of sleep will only leave the victim either sick or unable to perform well or at all in classes afterward. I would next encourage myself to begin homework as soon as I receive the assignment. That way, even if I cannot finish the same day, I'll be processing the information for a longer period of time than if I left the work until the infamous "last minute." Once I begin working on something early, I find it easier to finish competently. Also I would suggest to myself to enter the college environment with humility and willingness to learn, especially about myself and where I can improve. I've learned that growth isn't easy, but valuable. I would lastly advise myself to find someone to whom I could talk and seek advice from, a mentor. I have realized how stressful cognitive dissonance can be, and having a mentor to help me work through my understanding of life has helped me maintain my mental and emotional well-being in the midst of internal turmoil.

If I could go back in time, I would advise myself to visit more colleges and businesses so that I could get a concrete idea of what kind of degree I would like to pursue and where I would like to pursue that. I would advise myself not to rush, but rather to take life one-step at a time without ever loosing sight of the future. I would advise myself to start looking for a part-time job early, so that I could find one that not only fit into my class schedule, but one that also complimented the career I would be pursuing. I would also explain to myself the importance of being able to relax and enjoy myself at college, while still giving my full effort to complete all of my assignments. Above all of this, however, I would encourage myself to take my education seriously and to make the decision to learn from, rather than simply pass my classes. I would encourage myself not to take short cuts, but to apply myself and the knowledge I gain in class so that I would come away educated and competent in all the subjects that I studied.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have alot of good advice. I think the main thing that I would tell myself is to go to as many college fairs as possible with the intent of getting the most out of it that I could. Talk to school representatives, ask them questions about programs of interest, find out how much financial aid they offer, etc... I would also tell myself to visit as many of the campuses that I could as soon as I found some schools that I am interested in. You need to get a feel for the campus so you can find out if the culture of the campus is something you can buy in to and you need options to choose from. I did a poor job of this and ended up going to a college I didn't visit that I no longer go to. Lastly I would tell myself to get as much scholarship information that I could for scholarships outside the school. Schools can ofer you only so much help, and there is more financial help out there if youll just ask.

I would tell myself to take second semester of high school physics. At the time I really wanted to take easy classes my senior year, so I took only the first semester and then dropped it because it was becoming increasingly difficult. This term in college I just took first semester of college physics. I dropped second semester college physics because I do not need it to go on to graduate school. I also dropped it due to financial reasons, so that I could work more hours next term. I would also tell myself as a high school senior to take harder classes. I wish that I would have taken calculus. In high school I took pre-calculus, but then did not take calculus because pre-calculus was hard. So basically I would tell myself as a high school senior that I should push myself and finish senior year strong because calculus and physics will be needed later in life, namely in college. I would tell myself to listen to my parents in regards to going to a community college and living with them the first year or so of college. I would also tell myself to dream big.

Knowing what I know now. I would tell myself. What I knew then. However I know it now. That a college education would be invaluable to me. Almost everything I encounter in work. Requires some type of learning involving reading and following instructions. I usually don't have much trouble with reading and following instructions.Do to the fact that.I have had some college schooling. Ijust haven't recieved my degree as of yet. The work is in progress.When seeds are planted. They don't usually sprout up over night. It takes time for the seed to work in the soil. Theclimate makes a difference also. All things considered. Just as my education is taking time. All things being considered. education has always fasicinated me. I feel there are several ways to learnin something Finding the best way for ones self isn't easy. Lest it isn't for me. I do think anything worth while usually takes time. I guess what I'm saying is however long it takes. Getting a degree would be well worth it.

I would probably advise myself to prepare to do a lot of studying, and that it's okay to not get all the reading done for the chapter. I tell myself not to go to the extreme, but still strive to do my best. I would also advise myself to learn how to write in APA format, as well as brush up on my writing skills. As for living in the dorms, I would have told myself not to stress out about it so much. I was so worried about living away from home, but I have actually come to enjoy it. I have also loved getting to know all the girls on my hall, and made so many friends. Since I had very few friends because I was homeschooled and lived in a very small neighborhood, I am able to treasure these newfound friends a lot more than if I had a lot of friends back home. I also get along very well with my roommate, and we will continue to be friends long after we no longer live together and are out of college. The last piece of advice I would give myself is "Enjoy this new lifestyle!"

Dear Me, You cannot live life alone. You have to ask others for help. Life is a journey that is meant to be walked with those closest to you. You never know what challenges are going to come your way, whether it is physical suffering, academic burnout, or financial trouble. If you even think for a minute that you can push through life without building solid, encouraging relationships, you will quickly fall flat on your face and realize that you were meant to thrive, not just live. You may be scared about the unexpected, but that is okay. You are not the only one who is asking questions about life; in fact, it is normal. You wonder if you will be successful in life, yet there is no reason why you should worry now. Instead, focus on the day-to-day things. Go out to coffee. Visit a professor. Do not be too hard on yourself. Others love you for who you are. JUST BE YOURSELF and everyone around you will be more than happy to walk the journey of life with you.