Liberty University Top Questions

Work much harder and get better grades so you don't have to hunt for school money on Google!

I have thought about this quite a bit and I keep coming to the same conclusioon and response that I would give myself three years ago. I would tell my hard headed self to be patient and to know that everything will work out no matter how bad things look right now. I would tell me how much life would change for the better and that I would meet so many diverse and interesting people while developing study habits. Study, study, study to keep the GPA up and apply for as many schlarships as possible so that you won't be stressed all of the time because of how hard it is to find them. Keep your head up and know that the future is bright and so are you.

If I could go back and speak to my high school senior year self, I would give myself advice on how I should never procrastinate, finish everything that you start, and learn how to accept and fulfill the responsibilities that have been given to you. If I had had insight and advice on these issues before coming into college, I would have been able to avoid stress, detours to my college plan, and the lengthy progression into leadership positions.

There are many things I have learned since being in college, and I wish I could go back and tell myself multiple things. First, I would tell myself to enjoy high school more, and to not constantly wish I could grow up faster. While being older does allow for more freedom, there is also much more responsibility that accompanies this freedom. Part of this liberty is deciding which college or university to attend and choosing a major for a degree program. Decisions that high school seniors make influence the rest of their life. For me personally, I wish I had though more seriously which university I wanted to attend and why. I wish I had researched more vocations and career opportunities so I wasn't constantly changing my major and doubting my career options. I wish I had worked more as a senior to gain more experience in the real world in order to discover my true passions. Lastly, I wish I had come up with a financial plan to pay for school and become more independent. I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships so I wouldn't have to constantly worry about meeting tuition deadlines.

Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid of the change, or making new friends, of being challenged academically and of being pushed out of your comfort zone. College is a time in life where you are granted the opportunity to mature into your personality apart from the comfortable environment of home. This is a gift and allows you to find your voice apart from your family's voice. Yes, the food will be different, your routine will change and you will experience life from a new perspective. This is a gift. Recognize this gift the first time you look at it and not once you are finished experiencing it. This will change your experience entirely.

If I was able to go back in time as a senior I would still enlist into the United States Army, the real question for me is what I would have done different while in the Army. I would have attended college the whole time I was enlisted. I realized after I retired that the biggest mistake I made in life was to not take classes while I was in. I should be finishing my Master’s Program instead of finishing my Bachelor’s Degree. I have realized as being older that education is the key and time is running out for me to achieve my future endeavors.

Don't rush but take time to select the right college or university that fits your needs.

I would tell myself to choose a college that is right for me and not based on what everyone else wants. For instance I went to Northeastern University for two years because that was the school that my mother wanted me to attend. I wanted to go to school in Florida. In the end I hated Northeastern and she hated that I went there. When we talk about it now she wishes that she had let me go. Now I am 34 years old, I did not finish college and I am struggling to go back. I would also tell myself to enjoy the whole entire experience. I would say stay on campus, go to the parties, and meet new people. This is your chance to go out there and learn how to take care of yourself with your parents help. And finally I would say not to be afraid to make mistakes because that is how you grow and develop. Whether that mistake is the major you chose or the friends you make. All of that will make you a better person.

I didn't take high school seriously. I wish I would have. I would have taken Math a lot more seriously and I would have prepared myself for college and tried to get a scholarship to a really nice school. Having to go to college online to get my degree is not very exciting and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone unless you have to work full time as an adult. So take high school seriously, get good grades, plan out your life and go for your goals!

Be patience. Four years will go by extemely fast. Enjoy the college life and don't be in a rush to get through this stage of life. I would also tell myself to participate in as many student functions as possible. This will develop long lasting relationships.