Azusa Pacific University Top Questions

If I were to go back to high school knowing what I know now, I would definatly do things differently. I would make sure that homework was more of a priority and I would set the goal of going to college. College was not my goal as a senior in high school. both of my parents graduated high school, but did not go to college. They did not instill in my 3 siblings or myself, the desire to excell beyond high school. If I had done better in all 4 years of my high school education, I would have been more prepared to go to college and finish my degree at a younger age. Being almost 40 years old now, I have 2 children, a husband and a mortgage payment to make. Going to school for me is more challenging then it will be for my children that I am encouraging to go to college when they get out of high school. I hope to be a better example to my children then my parents were to me. Education is priority.

To apply myself more to my work and lay out a plan that would help me with the transition of high school to college. Listen more to the people that wanted to help me and just plain try harder.

To seriously get to work on winning scholarships. Don't waste time when it comes to giving attention to the finances and the type of programs that cost money for school. Not be nervous about college and that God has it all under control. Also that APU will be a blast!

Go into college with your eyes open and ready to take it all in. Your college experience is what you make it and the time you invest into people, class, and your environment will be what makes your college experience either good or bad. Be involved in as much as you can and don't worry about if people are going to think you're weird, because reality is everyone will either love you or hate you, but you have to be true to yourself and that's when you will find who your true friends are. They are the ones who see you doing the weirdest craziest things and love you all the same. Try new things and just go for it. Spend that extra hour talking with people on your hall and take that time to invest yourself into their lives, because making that extra effort will be what helps them survive this new environment and way of life. Love the ones your with, always forgive and never hold any grudges. If you can't learn to forgive then you will ultimately be held back from allowing yourself to be the best you that you can be.

Set aside time to go to the library and take career tests providing information with what you are suited for and what your interests are. Do not set your mind on one college without exploring other possible colleges and universities and what they have to offer. Research and find scholarships and grants; money you do not have to pay back, which will keep you from being in student loan debt. In your first two years of college focus on general education requirements. Once you complete those you will have plenty of time to focus on your major.

The advice that I would give myself would be to take advantage of the night classes that Big Bear High School offered. It would've saved me time, money, and had I done that I could've minored in something. I would also tell myself to not be afraid to put myself out there and take advantage of any oppotunity that came my way.

My college experience throughout the last four years has surpassed all expectations I had when I began and shaped who I am today. First of all, my university offered many volunteer opportunities which opened my eyes to the many needs of in our society. I was able to participate in many of those opportunities and serve my college community as well as my surrounding community. Secondly, by being involved in my community, I was shaped and developed as a leader. I learned many skills and values that will be a great asset when I begin my profession. Lastly, my university experience helped me discover my professional passion of becoming a social worker. My career goal is to be able to give back to the community by investing in the lives of youth as a program developer. I believe my university did an outstanding job in preparing me for post graduation. I have the knowledge and skills needed to make a significant impact in my surrounding community and to live a successful life. In addition, and most important to me, I formed many significant relationships peers that I expect to have as life long friends.

The most important things that I have gained while attending college are self-discipline, being able to open my mind to new things, time management, and improved communication with others. The other things that I have gained from my college experience are how that being in college is powerful in influencing others to stay in school and achieve a college degree. The reasons that it is very valuable to attend college are that it helps the person to achieve his or her dreams in a certain career, and helps to make society stronger. The experience and value that a person gains from college helps the individual to figure out what he or she wants and expects from his or her life. The most beneficial thing from attending college is being able to have a career that the person loves, and a career that can financially support him or her.

In college, I've learned new techniques in arts and I've learned how to paint. These are vital knowledge to achieve my goal of becoming a successful artist. Taking the courses in college gave me a different experience than in high school; stricter attendance and more difficult classes. To me, this is important because it allows me to strive harder when I fail to do my best. I've also learned the importance saving up, budgeting and seeking alternative ways to pay for college. Being in college has taught me to really try in my education because unlike high school, if I fail, then valuable time and money would go to waste. In addition, college life has also opened up opportunity for me to meet new people. These people helped me grow and develop and become my support and inspiration. They also provided valueable helps and tips on classes and how to overcome the struggles of college life. Also, I learned manythings and obtained experiences that will assist me in the future of my carreer or in general, life. Lastly, it made me treasure the opportunity to attend it and enabled me to appreciate and seek help or guidance.

My pursuit of college is not only to study clinical psychology and affect individuals, but also to set a positive example for my community and the mindset of my peers and generation. The difficulties I have faced consist of being able to find financial support and maintain it throughout my years of education, which will include Bachelor of Arts to Doctorate degrees in clinical psychology. Azusa has offered me a challenging yet successful academic education but also giving me opportunites to grow as a christian woman who is active in the community in which she lives through trips to rural parts of Mexico and tutoring under priveleged kids in the surrounding areas.