William Carey University Top Questions

Hey, Mary, having a good day? Well, I caught a ride with Dr. Who to tell you a couple of things for college. First, stop your addiction to coffee because it is much more effective when you have not built up an immunity to it. Second, get off Facebook. I know it's fun to take all the little quizzes and to stalk guys, but in about one year they're going to create this application called Farmville; homework is much more important. Third, when you get frustrated, don't eat sugar, leave. Go to the beach instead. Now, I know you like to read, but you don't need all two hundred books in your dorm room; there's not enough space. Also, your first year at college is not going to be nearly as hard as you think so get involved with stuff outside of studying. Learn to go to bed at a decent hour. Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day don't skip it or class. Anyway, the good doctor and I must leave now. Toodles!

I would tell myself to go to a community college first and get the Associates degree in Medical Lab Technologiesand then go to University of Southern Mississippi to get your Bachelors Degree in it. And finally attend William Carey College for Pre-Med to prepare to go to Medical School. I would be a bit more knowing of what classes to take and will have a good job while continuing my education.

I am what most colleges consider to be a "nontraditional" student. I am 30 years old and attempting to complete my elementary education degree. I have always had a desire to continue my education. Since being out of high school for over 10 years now I find myself wishing I were that high school senior again. If I had the opportunity to go back to my senior year I would tell myself to enjoy the experience of college life. It is truly a time you will never forget and never get back. I would also tell myself to be strict and stay commited to your major and do the absolute best you possibly can. When deciding on what major you want to pursue, be certain it is something you are going to enjoy and love and look forward to getting up in the mornings to go do. This is very important. Had I know this 10 years ago I wouldn't be trying to finish a degree at 30. College is the best years of your life. A person grows and learns so much about themselves and life during these wonderful years. Embrace the experience.

Older Me: *smacks younger self in the back of the head* Younger Me: What was that for?! Older Me: You need to start saving every cent you get from now on to pay for your Junior and Senior level of college. You'll have to take out loans if you don't. Younger Me: What else can you tell me? Older Me: *sits down and gets out a list* Stop being a brat to your grandparents, they are going to move heaven and earth to put you through college. Stop wasting time on that boy cause he's going to dump you in a year. Do not goof off in class so you won't end up stressing out. Keep writing or you'll never reach your dreams. Focus on your school work, but not enough to block out friends. Remember to laugh when things get tough. Younger Me: Anything else? Older Me: Yes, be happy with yourself. If you don't value yourself, no one else will.

Hey, you! Yeah, you with the glasses. I've got something to tell you. Put down your graphing calculator and listen up. I know you've been working hard trying to get all your homework done and all, and that's all great. But when you get to college, it takes more than just good grades for the kind of success that you want. You need to make sure that you spend some time getting to know the other kids in your major. They may have connections that could help you, and they'll be your colleagues after you graduate. It's always good to know people. Oh yeah, and make sure you talk to your professors if you have any kind of question or problem. They have so many academic, personal, and professional resources that they would love to share with you, but they can't help you if they don't know what you need. So let them know! Alright, you can go back to your math class now. Keep working hard, but don't forget what I told you!

Please take time to really learn the things which will apply to your life later. Do not simply study class material long enough to make a grade and then forget the information as soon as possible. Some of that information is useful for life! Organize your notes so you can go back to them when you need them later. Spend time with people. Even more important-do good for others. Volunteer when you are able. Take a light enough load to do your very best, but not so light a load that you have too much free time and get distracted from your purpose in being in college in the first place.

My advide to students trying to find the right college to attend is to visit many campuses and all of their facilities (dorms, cafeteria, other on-campus buildings) to see if they fit with the individual. Also, if they are able to, sitting in on a lecture class and possibly interacting with some of the students there would be a great way to determine whether the school will fit the individual's personality. My advice to the parents, is to just let go of their kids when it is time to attend college, and try not to incorporate their personal opinion too much in their child's ultimate school decision. It is important to allow the students to pick their own school and experience, because they will ultimately be the one's living their lives.

Take their time and try find what college right for them. Which college is right them and not because their friends are going to that college.

Finding the right college is a challeging life situation. Ultimately, though, I've found there are some practical guidelines. First and foremost, this is the school the student will be attending, so his choice in the matter should be important. No parent should force his child to go to a school based on his or her own history, or beliefs. That said, I trusted my parents and talked to them rationally about the pros and cons of several schools and, even though after my first year I thought I might be in the wrong place, ultimately I think they, and I as well, were right. A second word of advice I would give would be to visit the campus. It will usually make it pretty clear if it's the place for you or not. And, finally, be honest with yourself. Which school will best be conducive of academic growth for you? Do you have any problematic tendencies a certain school environment may not help you with? If you can rationally discuss with your parents, visit the campus, and be honest with yourself, I think you will find the right school.

Early preparation is the key to a successfu land less stressful tenure.