Dallas Baptist University Top Questions

Do not rush through your last year of high school, just to get to college. Life is short, and gets busier and more challenging as you grow older. In addition to this, it is ok to not know exactly what you want to do with the rest of your life in regards to your major! You have time even after you enter your first year of college to figure out what intersts you, and what skills would enhance your future career. Although it may seem like everyone else around you has their life planned out, and knows exactly what they are majoring in, and such, they don't. Try different activities and new things that you may not automatically gravitate to. You might be surprised to discover a hidden interest that could lead you to your dream major and career!

Going back in time and advising myself about the transition from high school to college, I would stress the importance of focusing on academic studies and grasping the concepts of the subjects. While socializing with friends and being noticed or popular has some affects on your self-esteem, academic progress and success is far more gratifying. Selecting social groups that are engaged in succeeding in their educational goals would be a better choice of associates. Learning good study habbits and English paper formats are tools essential to the college work set before you while transitioning. Learning how to schedule your time for classwork and socializing will become allow you to have less stress while attending college. It is also important that you utilize your resources and inquire all that is available to you at the school you are planning to attend. This may include on-campus social groups, counseling, and on-campus health department. Apply for scholarships in advance. Complete your financial applications before the deadlines. Stay focused and have fun too.

I WISH I WOULD HAVE APPLIED MY SELF TO MY STUDIES AND TAKE SCHOOL SERIOUSLY. COLLEGE ISNT AS EASY AS HIGH SCHOOL AND I HAD TO LEARN THE HARD WAY.

I would tell my high school senior self not to worry so much because college is so much better than high school! I grew so much during my first semester of college and learned a lot about myself. College is great because you can really determine who you are and how you want to live your life without the influence of parents. It's a time to make mistakes and learn from them, as well as a time to develop life long friendships and habits that will help you later on. Sometimes you'll want nothing more than to go home, but stay strong and focus on your task at hand. You will get through it and will grow so much through every trial!

Take advantage of all dual-credit courses offered!

I would focus on using my time wisely! I would really enjoy every moment and not stress out as much. The Lord has blessed each of us with many talents, we should use them!

Save money when ever possible! It helps in the long run.

If I could go back in time to my last year of high school and talk to myself, I would tell myself to not be in to big of a rush. Even though I graduated early that does not mean I need to rush through and not do my best in college. Haing the patient to do a good job and to be able to work with the teachers and other classmates is a critical part to college. Also do not compare a four-year university to a community college and think it will be just as easy in the four-year. Community college taught me alot and since I graduated early it helped with my transistion, but there is a whole new level of work and effort needed at the university level. I have learned this and adjusted, but I may have spared myself quite a few headaches if I had not made that assumption.

If I could go back to high school and tell myself what to expect in the future, I would tell myself to work harder bacause it would absolutely pay off. Working harder and never giving up would be the two main things I would have told myself. No matter what came or does come my way, I have to keep going and moving forward. If I would have had that in mind the entire time I would have been farther than I am today.

Always turn things in on time. Be it assignments, or even financial aid papers. You will avoid a lot of hassle and greif if you just turn your things in at the appropriate time. Also, get organized. Organization is the key to successs in everything in college. You will be a lost little kid if you can't get your stuff together. Don't worry, school isn't as intimidating as it seems. Living away from your family ends up being a huge blessing sometimes. You will miss them, so be sure and visit home as often as you can. People at college aren't as scary as they seem either. Sure everyone has their own opinion, and yes some people like to really push that opinion. Those people are easy enough to ignore, and you will develop your core of friends around what you believe and think. Give it your all, and you will see the fruits of your labor.