California Lutheran University Top Questions

I would tell myself not to freak out and place so much weight on the decision. Also, if you pick a school and you don't like it there is nothing wrong or shameful about transfering...basically, everything will be more than ok! In addition, roommates aren't always your best friends, but that is normal for your first year. Most importantly, remember that everyone else is going through the same thing you are!

I would advice myself to learn to manage time early on, as much of college is being able to manage time as much as you can. As an entering freshman, my time management skills were poor and because of this, I started procrastinating in the first few weeks, but with the help of many services at CLU, I was able to manage my time well and learn of how to make use of each hour on each day. Now that I am a sophomore in college, my time management skills have become better, and it's only getting better because as I mature, I learn that we only have so much time in a day and each hour of each day is precious.

Make sure you have a general idea about what your passionate about, what interests you and what you love. Knowing that will allow you to choose a major that will be best for your future. Rememver that in order to succeed you need to work hard, practice does make perfect and the only way to achieve your goals is to put time in effort into what you do. When it comes to college use all available resources; library, professor office hours, tutors, fellow students. Make sure to make friends with people, they can help you with you class and give you advice on what classes and professors are the best. Never procrastinate, try to finish your reading and assignments atleast 2 days before its due. This gives you time to go over your work and allows you to relax. Lastly, when it comes to exams and tests go talk the professor, they like it when students take the initative. The one thing that everyone must remember is that high school is not college. College is fun because of the freedom you receive but with the freedom comes responsibilty. The greatest part of college is realizing that you are an adult.

I would advise myself to be more organized and take college more seriously. I would tell myself to save a lot of money to be able to afford college and everything in between. Times will get tough, but it is important to stick it out because one day your friends and family will be so proud of you the day you graduate with your Bachelor's degree.

To the high school me,In high school you’re lucky,allowance you earn. You think you’re an adult,yet rent’s no concern.Your parents know nothing,Your friends are the best.You spend your money on junk,…and blow the rest.Dad grounds you, Mom yells:“It’s past curfew…it’s Three!!”Too many rules and chores,you just want to be free.But you’ll graduate and learn, You were a fool all along.Your parents were right,it was you that was wrong.Those times you splurged ,When mom said put it aside.You’ll later wish you had listened,cause now the bus is your ride.You’ll miss your old home,It was pleasant and calm.But most of all, You’ll miss dad and mom.You go off and realize, Mom and dad didn’t hate.They were just trying to help,and now it’s too late.In high school, I thought, Staying in was a bore.But spend too much time out,And you’ll miss home even more.Please consider my words,make use of this speech.Spend time with your parentsand grasp what they teach.

Senior year proved difficult not just academically, but financially too. My parents were struggling to pay my tuition at the private high school I was attending and the household bills. I often considered dropping out of school telling myself that I was not worthy of an education . Thankfully, I did not. Instead I juggled three jobs during my senior year to alleviate my parents' financial worries. I cringe at knowing that I was so close to giving up on academics due to financial issues. Currently, I am attending a four year University and enjoying every moment. Had the possibility of traveling in time to my high school senior self been possible, I would encourage the scared and hopeless girl to have faith in herself. College is possible and not limited to only the fortunate. A girl from the ghetto can make it in the world and should not be discouraged from succeeding. I want all young students to realize education is a gift. With hard work, perserverance, and faith a person can achieve despite certain setbacks. I am proud of the young lady I am today and for not losing faith in my abilities.

Relax, breathe, and have fun. You are going to meet great people who will become some of your dearest friends. The classes will be interesting and difficult at times, but you will get through it. Do not worry so much about people back home, they will be there and if they are not then they are not your true friends. Enjoy all the experiences with your new friends and take in every bit of information in your classes. Cal Lu is a great place to go to school, you are making the right decision by considering it so highly among the other schools. Apply for as many scholarships as you can because they are very helpful, get on top of everything so you will not be stressing at the end.

I would tell myself to jump into college feet first. It's okay to make some mistakes along the way as long you learn from them. People want to get to know you and will like you, so let them. There will be a lot of fun activities to do throughout the year, so participate in as many of them as possible. Your homework will still be there on Sunday. Work hard, and work smart. Your first semester is going to be hard, but just keep doing your best. Remember: your professors want to help you.I would also tell myself that living with people is hard, and it's important to set up guidelines before things get out of hand. Don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and make people respect you by respecting them. It is important to get scholarships and stay on top of your financial situation. And finally remember your old friends, but makes tons of new ones! Have as much fun as possible!

I would tell myself to take more then a couple classes to start up because it will take a long period of time to take all of the classes required to transfer and your schedule throughout college will be more balanced as opposed to cramming a lot of classes required to transfer into your second or third year. Also to make sure and show up to class, because even though some teachers do not take role and do not grade based on attendance, it is extremely difficult to turn things in and get assignments as well as full details on assignments if you do not attend, which in the long run makes it nearly impossible to pass the class. And if you do not pass the class then you just wasted around $800 of your own money and even more of your own time.

Honestly, the transition to college life requires much more study time, patience, and diligence than you put forth in high school. You will have to stay focused and apply yourself more than you ever have. But, the sacrifice and the intrinsic reward in the end are invaluable to you. You will see the benefits of an education unfold in your life like you never imagined. Making this important transition in your life will bring you the honor and the integrity you have been searching for your entire life. Because let’s be honest, you never even applied to college because you did not think you were smart enough and you were worried about how to pay for it. But you just have to trust in yourself and believe you are capable of amazing feats. You can apply for FAFSA, you can apply for scholarships, and you can apply for student loans to pay for college. More importantly, these days you carry a 3.82 GPA and you create memorable relationships with the faculty and students around you. So if there is only one piece of advice I can give you it is to believe in yourself.