Gardner-Webb University Top Questions

I am actually a high school senior now, I am attending college as a post secondary student. If I were to talk to someone from my high school, I would tell them that college life helps you be yourself. A high school environment is hard when you feel judged by everything you do. In college, you are you, and you are often not judged and placed into a little box. The teachers treat you as an adult, so act like one. Be responsible for yourself and take the time to care about your homework and your other responsiblities.

Take risks, they are well worth it. The feeling of accomplishment you will gain from continuing your education is amazing.

I would advise myself to continue my education. I would tell myself don't take a break from school. One semester turns into a couple of years. I would tell myself that if I work hard and apply myself I will succeed at all I can do. I would volunteer more. I would give back to the community. I tell me to apply to college out of state. I would tell me to explore the world. Go out and experience all that theirs is to see. Learn several foreign languages. Constant learning is really the key to being production in today’s society. I would advise take classes or obtain money management skills. I would remond me take my voice can be heard. And to vote locally and on a national level.

The advice I would let myself that is more finincal aid help than just what is presented to us. I would also, take more time to look into what wach college offers and the resources they have on campus.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to keep up my good grades and make sure to always stay focused on my goals to be successful in life. I will tell myself not to focus so much on the money and tuition cost because tthere are ways to work with that and Career Services is there for your benefit. I would also let myself know that as long as you know you did your best you can't beat yourself up if you didn't make a perfect grade. As long as you stay focused on having a bright future you won't ever regret the time you put into your education.

The advice I would give myself would be try harder and never give up on your dream.

I would try to study harder and get more scholarship money. The transition from high school to college in studying is a lot harder and you have to be more focused. I would be more involved in the community as well as school activities.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to review all options. I would tell myself to look into public universities instead of private universities. I would tell myself to apply for scholarships and grants and exhaust all possibilities before taking out loans. And most importantly I would tell myself to listen to your heart and what it is you want out of life and follow your dreams and goals and not everybody else’s.

Looking back at myself as a high school senior, I can definitely say that I was naive to what being a college student actually entailed. However, I would assure myself that even though at times it may seem stressful and overwhelming, it is not impossible. I would also assure myself that all the hard work and dedication is worth the outcome of bettering and putting myself one step ahead of all the rest. That I will not only be gaining book knowledge, but the wisdom gained by transitioning myself from a high school student into a mature adult.

I would give myself a chance to look for colleges and scholarships before trying to have fun like during my junior year I should have but it was senior, so basically focus on what college I want to go to. I would decide where its going to be at what majors thte have to offer and if they allow work study and many other fun things to do around campus. I would tell myself don't try to focus on guys focus on my school work and my plans to gradute from college with being on the dean's list.