Harding University Top Questions

Calm down. Once you get there you will love it and it will change your life for the better. Don't buy so much junk food and pizza. You paid for the meal plan so use it. You didn't need as much stuff for your dorm room that you thought you did. You should go with the bare minium and go to a local store if you need more. Join only a few clubs because you will be juggling too much if you don't cut down.

During my last year of high school, I worried so much about how difficult the college transition would be. I was constantly stressed about who I would room with, how I would make friends, and most importantly, what I would decide as my major. As a Harding student halfway through my freshman year, these anxieties seem so unimportant and unnecessary. If I could go back a year and simply tell myself not to be anxious about this monumental change in my life, I would have been much better off. I would tell myself that everything works out exactly as it is supposed to, and that change is not to be feared. Knowing what I know about my Harding experience and the wonderful memories I have made and will make, I would advise myself to enjoy every moment and worry about nothing.

As much as you dislike school now, do not give up on it. Do not find stupid excuses to quit going. It will be worth it and then you won't have to take 20+ year detour from your dream. At the same time, give it a chance and give your best effort as it will pay off in the end.

Dear High School Brittany, I am writing you this letter on behalf of all the experiences you have now had. You had absolutely nothing to worry about regarding your transition from homeschool to college. Your grades are superb, and your parents could not be more proud of you. I would suggest that you do not take any classes you do not find easy your first semester due to the amount of workload that you will endure; however, since I know you, I know that you will; I respect you for that. Please remember to call your mother at least twice a week--after all, she is sacrificing so much for you to be here. Also, even if you do not want to do it, get up and go to chapel everyday. Experiencing a sermon everyday of the week may sound tiring, but trust me when I say you will benefit from it more than you know. Remind yourself everyday of the goals that you have, and never stop working towards them. God loves you, your family loves you, and I love you. Keep your head up, beautiful, and enjoy the ride.

Get priorities straight

It’s perfectly acceptable to be exhausted and it’s perfectly acceptable to be stressed. Don’t let those things keep you from taking a chance or trying your hardest. It’s stressful to meet new people and make new friends but it’s worth it. Balancing multiple extracurriculars while keeping your grades up is going to leave you stressed and exhausted but it’ll be worth it in the end. Talk to that cute boy, try that new style out, put on makeup when you feel like it, let yourself have that bad hair day. Failing to be perfect doesn’t make you a failure it makes you human. Your life won’t end if you try to do too much and are forced to downsize after a little while. Try new things; Be fearless; You’ll thank me later.

I would tell myself, save your money becuase college is not cheap. Even the community colleges are expensive. And to understand that the placement test is NOT pass or fail. It tell's you where you sit classes wise. IF you need 101, 102 and so on. Not never sell myself short even though I do have a learning diability and are a slower learner, If I graduated from high school with a diploma, then I can do the same with college. Take my time and learn everything about the college and what they have to offer not just go in and think it will be easy to get in. You dont go in sign papers and your in. There's more to it. Placement test, finacial aid, tution cost, class scheduals, locations of where the classes take place, some colleges do not have the course on the campus you go to, its on a different location campus, understand college is not scary, it may seem like it, but its not. You need to be open minded about what the staff is saying, because they are there to help you and steer you in the right direction. So sign up.

Everyone here dresses nicely, don't slouche off and come in your sweats everyday, Look presentable and well kept. Don't be afraid Cheyann, everyone likes you. Your professors are here for you and so is your advisor. You are not going to be a social science major like you thought. You are now a Bible and ministry major. Congratulations. YOU CAN DO IT! -Apply for more scholarships though.

Having been here at college for almost two months now, I realize that there were some strong words of advice from some of my loved ones that I should have taken more seriously. My parents were constantly telling me to keep up with any and all scholarship opportunities and do everything I can to seek out people to help me find and apply for them. I just nodded my head and said okay, and while I did in fact get online a few times and enter a few drawing here and there, I did not take it as serious as I should have. I would definitely tell my high school self how important that really is and reassure myself that my parents were right. By warning myself of this, I know I would be living a more stress free life at this time.

If I could travel back in time as a High School senior, my advice to myself would be to plan out my college courses in advance for each semester attending. I was not aware when looking at the college catalog under the major I choose, there when many prerequisites to take prior to actually entering the program. After struggling several semesters and feeling lost. I realized it is my responsibility to take charge of my college experience. I took it upon myself to use the college website and map out using an Excel spread sheet, all the prerequisites that I must take in order to complete my degree in a timely manner. Once I completed the spread sheet, I then set up an appointment with an Advisor and went over my course requirements outline to make sure I was correct. Every semester I use the college website and make an appointment with an Advisor to ensure that no changes have been made to my program major and that I am on track to graduate as expected. It was not until then, I felt more comfortable achieving my dream of becoming a nurse.