Andrews University Top Questions

Take time to apply for scholarships as early as they could because college is not cheap. Get mentally ready because its not easy to go to a new state or city and not knowing anyone. Being alone is not easy as well because you have to get use to trying to meet new people and making friends. Prepare their mind to be independence because it's hard to be away from the ones you love and be prepare to get therepy for not feel so lonely. In college you choose your friend and make your own decision, high school life is very easy but when we are in it we think is dificult not knowing what is college life. Those who are in their high school senior year let me tell you something be prepare to be on your own where you will learn to apreciate your parents, those people who allways buging you to prepare be somebody because that's when you need mental and emotional support. You may think high school is hard but it is not compared to college life. Staying long hours finishing work and studying. Working to buy books and supplys for your self.

One of the first things I would tell my high school self is to try to stop stressing about school. Worry is good to have to some extent but when it interfers with sleep and relationships with friends something is wrong. Another tip I would give my high school self is to make time to apply for scholarships. There are thousands of scholarships available to help with the cost of higher education. They may take time to find, which is why many give up after applying for 2 or 3 of them. However if one does create time to only sit down and search for scholarships, they can find some that they believe they may have a chance at receiving. Lastly, I would tell my high school self to get more sleep. Many high school and college students get maybe 5 hours of sleep but they really need about 7-8 hours. Sleep helps repair ones body, physically and mentally, it also help with retaining memory of material studied and is a great way to destress. If my high school self took all of my advice, who knows how he would be.

If I were able to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to not stress about the little stuff and take the time to enjoy college, it only comes around once so make the best of it. Take the time to make as many friends as you can and talk to everyone you can to gain life experiences and memories because you aren't going to remember those nights you stayed awake stressing over a test that you aced the next day, you're going to remember the times you laughed with friends or met someone who changed your life forever. Take chances, do something spontaneous, and have no regrets.

Don't worry about not making friends right away. The good ones take time to come and the first friends you make won't necessarily be the best ones. Keep a balance of school and social life. Don't forget to take time for people; school is priority, but don't let that take over your whole life and interfere with making friends and caring for others. Take time to talk to your roomate; don't neglect that relationship. Learn to be honest and open with your friends, always communicating to them how you feel. It's not just important to have a healthy academic life, but healthy friendships as well. College is not just a place for learning information, but life skills as well.

If I could go back to my high school self, I would tell myself to look more at state schools and consider community college. I had to take this semester off becasue my father died and my mother and step-father are getting divorced, and my mom couldn't afford my tuition. I realize now that if i had looked at a state school the tuition would have been lower, and a community college is a great deal. Also I would tell myself that Instead of trying to take as many AP classes as possible, to instead perhaps stay in regular classes and do well in them, instead of being mediocre in AP classes. I think the most important thing that I would tell myself, is to just relax and not stress out over college. Not to feel like I have to get into a certain school, or that I have to be in every AP class and club or else I won't get into college. I would tell myself to truly believe in myself and trust in my own abilities and not doubt myself.

To be better prepared for college and to manage my time more wisely. To not procrastinate when it comes to finishing homework or meeting deadlines. To make each day the best I can for learning and paying better attention. Work as hard as I can to receive the best grade that I can. To not look at my senior year as my last high school year, but the beginning of a new start moving on to college.

Play hard, but work even harder.

Appreciate the classes now and take them seriously. You do not need a boyfriend to be fulfilled, focus on your work. Strive higher and apply for scholarships. Don't forget you friends and teachers, be thankful for them. You are not alone and all things are possible with God.

Don't follow your friends to Andrews. Go to Art School. Move to the city. Be your own person and stay away from that black hole. Living off-campus is going to make you isolated. Making new friends after your HS friends bail is going to be close to impossible. They don't take volleyball seriously there. The art department isn't the one you're looking for and it is going to rob you of your soul. But if you must go there, pick a club and participate. Become friends with the kids in your major. Be open to new experiences and new people and don't let the weather or critiques get you down. Don't skip class and do whatever ridiculous busiwork is given to you. Go on every trip you can, even if you cant afford it. Also, get some really nice snow boots.

As college approaches work as hard as you can! Don't feel like you can relax becuase it is your last year, fight to the finish. With only one year left, learn all you can while you still can under an education system that is free. Education is expensive, it is invaluable. Treasure it, and learn as much as you can while you can becuase next year you will have to pay for your education. Focus on your school work, work hard, and you will be able to achieve the impossible.