Darton State College Top Questions

my school has taught me how to put in hard work and has allowed me the opportunity to develop relationships with people from all walks of life. I would not have learned how to interact with people from other cultures if it had not been for my school

The greatest thing that I've gained from attending college is happiness. I enjoy learning new things, and get extremely excited when given the opportunity to share my good grades with my mother. Attending college gives me such levity, and a feeling that my goals aren't insurmountable. I can't afford to continue my education at this point, since i'm putting myself through college, but I'd give anything to get that feeling of self-worth back.

While in primary school, we are constantly told the typical lines, "the sky is the limit", "you can do anything you put your mind to", but very seldom are we told how to deal with the realities of life. I have learned that everyone's journey through life is different. How one person may obtain his or her goal may be completely different than how you may achieve yours, it could be easier or at times, harder. Through my college experience, not only have I learned how to deal with the tough times: the days when things do not go as planned, the times we are told "No", the temptations, and the failure; I have also learned how to overcome the obstacles that we face day to day. I have learned that nothing is set in stone and that we must remain flexible, positive, focused and passionate about what our hearts desire. I was denied several times before receiving acceptance into nursing school had I given up, I would not be fufilling my dream. By attending college I am one step closer to becoming something that I am truly passionate about, a Nurse.

Dear Senior Me: Look honey, the world does not revolve around you! Things won't always go your way and life will get pretty screwed up sometimes. They're going to see you sweat, and there's nothing you can do it. The show always goes on and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. You're going to lose relationships you thought you wouldn't and gain some you never expected. You have to learn to make lemonade out of life's grapes, and don't forget Jesus. Use your talents, they'll get you far, but don't get too cocky with them. Don't always listen to your heart or your head, find their harmony. You are an adult now, act like it. High school drama transcends into the adult world, don't play into it. Hold onto hope, faith and love. They will get you far. "This above all: To thine own self be true" Love, Me p.s. This is just 1 year, imagine what I'll say in 20!

I know everyone wants to give you advice right now, but take a few minutes, sit down, and discover what's really important to you. Your world will change drastically within the next two years. That may sound scary but let me share with you a few things that won't change, a few things that need your attention: 1. Your family. They will still support you in every way they can as long as you let them. Mom and Dad love you, they have some amazing advice, and they deserve your respect! 2. Your dream. I know you think you don't have one that's worth it right now, but one of the most influencial things you can do is to help others accomplish their dreams. There are so many life-shaking revolutions about to take place in Albany. They simply need you to dream big enough to see them through! 3. Your faith! A radical pastor by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. said that "our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Don't become silent about the redemption of Christ Jesus! His true love is radical. Share it!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would encourage myself to go off to college. Going off to college gives students a different experience. Commuting back and forth to school and working does not give you the full experience as a first-time college student. By staying on campus you are able to participate more in clubs, groups or events on campus and you have more access to help with your academics. Overall it is a better experience and this experience will be something to charish over time.

Going back into time when I was a high school senior, I didn't think college would be a big responsibility that it is. It is not hard and I think that I can complete it, it is just the simple fact that I have to make my own decisions. In high school, the teacher used to remind us time after time about homework assignments and upcoming test and to study. The college professors are different. They give a syllabus in the beginning of the semester and expect us to go by it. They expect us to be responsible enough to know when assignments and tests are due. I also would have liked to understand financial aid and hope a little bit better, I am still in the process of understanding how it goes. The most important advice I would give myself is be responsible and make the right decisions.

No subject is as scary as you think it is. Of course you don't understand higher mathematics or complex science or advanced composition or whatever it is you're hung up on; that's why you have to take the courses. Take them, try them, see what you're good at, and really try - don't self sabotage. This is why it's called a learning process, and there are more lessons to be learned from it than just what you'll find in a classroom.

I would tell myself to be better prepared. Study harder if it was my first time going to school and pay closer attention to what the professors were telling me. Be sure to read the chapters and to stay ahead so that you dont have to play catch up. College is so different than high school....you may think you are prepared but you really are not. Books you went through in a year you go through in 10 to 12 weeks. Study, study, study.

I would tell myself to be more prepared and aware of the classes that I need to obtain my degree. I would make sure tha I focused on classes that pretained to my major. I also would advise myself of the tactics used to lure college students in when it comes to credit card accounts and loans. I would make sure to apply for more financial aid assistance.