Wartburg College Top Questions

Set yourself up. Those career ideas floating around in your head – they are attainable. Choose the most ambitious route; you can always change your mind and go a different direction later. Taking that ambitious route provides more doors to open.Set yourself up. Your health depends upon your choices. There are intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual choices to make. Attempt to be healthy. Set yourself up. Understand your brain is still growing and maturing. You may think you’re mature now, but you will mature a lot more during college. You’ll become more “You.”Set yourself up. There are resources at college; use them wisely. When you go to college, get to know your academic advisor. They are there to help you. If you need advise, they may be able to direct you, or at least direct you to the right person. Get to know your professors and be courteous. They are great resources as well as future references. Set yourself up. Nothing trumps hard work. It’s important to work hard to reach your goals. You’ve got the brains, but that’s not enough. You need to work hard and prioritize. Fun is easy to come by.

If I could go back to advise my high school senior self, the first tip I would give is to take as many online college courses as possible. Once you reach your freshman year, you find yourself facing many general education requirements that can be taken at most high schools online through a local community college. The high school pays for the tuition and the books and this also gives you a headstart on preparing for your college education. I took four college courses during my high school career, but wish I would have taken more. I would also tell myself to study more for the ACT test. Although I did well, I feel I could have done better if I would have studied more for it. Had I done better, I may have been able to receive a larger scholarship amount from Wartburg. Finally, I would advise myself to find more ways to explore my major, education, while I was in high school. I feel much more knowledgeable now than I did as a high school senior, and would have loved to hear this advice back then!

If I could go back to my senior year in High School, and knowing what I know now, I would courage myself to fill out and get more information about scholarships. Money is my biggest issue right now. Ever since I was a little girl I've been told that I had to go to college. And that going to college was the only way for me to not end up like majority of my peers are now, which is either struggling trying to raise baby(s) or seling illegal products on the corners just to survive. So, from that moment on I made school my main priority. I went to school everyday and on time. I went to all my classes and did all my work. I knew if I wanted to be successful and not live off of check to check, I had to workhard. I had to stay focus and not allow peer pressure to try in knock me off my game. I was determined to win. And I did. Here I am 19 year-old going into my second year in college, and the only thing that's trying to stop me now is $2,000.

Knowing what I know now about life in college, I would advise myself as a high school student to be prepared to be involved in many community and campus events. I would encourage myself to learn to manage my time wisely in order to get the most out of college including working toward success academically and full involvement in activities that interest me. I would also advise myself to be willing to connect with others and be open to try new things. College is the best time of life to try new things, have a variety of life experiences, and be involved in activities that are important to you. Being willing to try something you have always dreamed of doing can open opportunites for your future that you never thought possible. In a college environment there will be many students and professors to support you in that and have new adventures with you.

GO TO SCHOOL!!! You don't know it now but you cant get anywhere without an education. Take you for instance you didn't apply yourself in high school because it was difficult. NO it was because I was lazy! In the military you got by because you were likable and people would do there work for you just by askinhg. Commendable but you only made it to mid level management. True your retirement pay has kept you from going bankrupt after you lost you job in the mass layoff. BUT if you had a degree you may not have been laid off, or perhaps you would have had a better career for a more stable company. As for school being "too hard" you have been able to make the Deans List every semester you've been in college. You completed your AAS with a 3.81 GPA. What I'm trying to say is with just a little work you could be great. So do it for yourself. I need the help.

I would tell myself to not be concerened about the cost of the diffeerent insitutions and to just go where my heart and mind tell me too. When you walk onto a campus and fall in love with it and the atmospere, go with it! Also, I would suggest talking more to the students that are in your intended major on your visit days. They won't lie to you. They will tell you if the food sucks or what the nightlife is. Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and talk to professors about doing some research with them or coming to the college's events before you make your decision. College really is better than High School and it is so much more fun in both a social and an acedemic aspect. Make sure you can be comfortable with the class sizes and don't sign yourself up for to many activities, but get involved. And lastly, have fun, make friends, explore your talents, and really work to get out of your comfort zone and have some experiences to last a lifetime.

As a young girl, I attended band camp at Wartburg College and enjoyed staying on campus. When it came time to make those important college decisions during my senior year, I was very easygoing about the process. Instead of looking into programs offered at other colleges, I remembered my stay at Wartburg and thought, "Good enough." I applied early and was accepted. Band was the only extra activitiy I was interested in pursuing after high school, and that was offered at Wartburg. I auditioned for a scholarship and got it. That cinched my decision. Being offered a sum of cash to come play at Wartburg was a big attraction, and I was like a moth drawn to the flame. Last August, I packed my bags and headed to Waverly with bright eyes and big hopes. The first week of college was liberating , but I soon realized that Wartburg was not the place for me. Looking back, I would tell myself to write down a list of pros and cons on paper. It's important not to be allured by one aspect of a collge, but rather to focus on what you are looking to get out of the whole experience.

Going into college, I jthought that I should attend college in order to obtain a successful career to provide for myself and future family. After I got to Wartburg this fall and started attending my classes, I learned that my whole thought process was off the mark. I realized that I should not be going to school for my future but I should go to school for my present. I now know that I should be excited to further and expand my current knowledge. What you learn at school makes you the person you are and will someday be and I took that for granted.

While attending Wartburg College, I've been able to pursue my dreams of becoming a Music Therapist. I have an amazing advisor who knows me on a personal level and has helped me every step of the way, providing me with encouragement, support, and infinite wisdom. Through Wartburg's phenomenal music programs, I've been able to grow and perfect my musical talents while creating a family-like bond with those around me. Wartburg Collge has given me a place to call home where I feel like an important piece to the Wartburg puzzle. Everyone here has been nothing but helpful, and I can tell that they all truly care about each and every student here. Wartburg College has been valuable to attend because it allows me to pursue Music Therapy. In Iowa, there are only 2 schools that have this major as an option, Wartburg and the University of Iowa. At Wartburg, I'm able to complete my program in 4 years and have the opportunity to do a 6-month internship anywhere in the country afterwards. Iowa doesn't work that way. That, and the teachers at Wartburg get to know me on a more personal level.

To whom it may concern, My name is Carolina Von Kennel. I’m 29 years old, married and have a one year old son named Sebastian. I'm applying for your Campus Discovery Scholarship offered through your organization. I'm completing my Associates in Business Administration at Austin Community College on December 2010. I'm working towards transferring to a 4 year degree university to complete my Bachelors degree in Business Administration. Obtaining my Associates degree in Business Administration has helped me better understand business needs, and specially provide a wider perspective on other department roles and functions. I'm better able to communicate outside my department for the knowledge gained. I've gained the respect of my collegues and superior. My degree has opened doors for me to promotions that were not available to me before. Earning my Bachelors degree will allow me the opportunity to advance my career, make a better life for my family, and be a good example for my son. Thank you for your consideration of my application