Lourdes University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Lourdes University know before they start?

Melaine

If I could become a high school senior, I would take advantage of, and learn all I could about my core classes. I would particapate in as many outside activities as possible to become a well rounded person. I would my college education as soon as I graduate high school.

Anita

I would tell myself to not be in such a hurry to grow up, be an adult and take on all the responsibilities of adult life just yet. I would tell myself to take my time growing up. I would let myself know it's okay to still be dependent on mom and dad for my emotional, financial and psychological needs. It's very okay to need your parents. This doesn't mean you are being immature or childish. I would let my mom and dad help me a lot more, not only financially for school expenses, but in other ways too. If you go away from home for college, you realize what you have in your parents and your family, once they are not in close proximity to you, but still only a phone call away. I would not freak out because my relationship is close to my parents and my family. It's cool and it's okay to have parents and family in your corner. I would tell myself to always remember no one will do things for you the way your family will. I would not succumb to peer pressure to do things.

Holly

Going to college is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. The first couple of weeks are tough its a big change from high school to college, but you can get through it just keep your head held high. Remembering the reasons why you are there, and what that long term goal is in the end. Also even when times get tough and you think that you have studied until you cant study anymore take an extra ten minutes to make sure you know everything. Its better to know more then less. Another thing dont forget to have fun, studying and school is the number one thing but dont overwhelm yourself.

Fatima

Stay calm, college is awesome! You have the ability to move at your own pace and you rarely feel bored.

Natasha

I would have told myself that college is important, and your decisions regarding college start the minute you enter high school as a freshman. I would have also told myself to focus and maintain good grades, because those grades help when the transition comes. I would have talked to a couple colleges and pick a school based on their education opportunities and not their social life. I still would have told myself make college fun, but also make it your job, and remind myself this is something I have to do, in order to become successful. Lastly, I would of encouraged myself to never give up, because the finish lines comes with great pleasure!

Ashley

Make sure that you put in the time and effort from the beginning. College is not like high school, you actually have to reveiw the information in order to retain it. You also have to allow plenty of study and practice time to accomplish assignments and goals.

margo

i would have to say that knowing what I know now i wouldt tell my self very much. i knew right from the start that if i did not go to a small college wouldnt make it, and that is why i have taken so long to go back to school because i was so affraid. if i would have known about lourdes college from the start i know that i would have went there right away from highschool and been done with school,. and already be a kindergarten teacher. i love lourdes and i wouldnt change my decission for the world

Betsy

I would have told myself that I needed to be focused on my school and the grades that I was getting. It is very important to want to be in college so that you can remained focused. I would tell myself that my acedemics were an important part of my future. I should have made time for my school work and rearranged my priorities more so that I could have a social life while still doing well in school. It is important to be open to new ideas. I would say that a person should be willing to meet new people and join in the festivities that college has to offer. College is a great place to network and meet new people. This is a place to meet people that you have the most incommon with. College is the place that you prepare for your future and mak friends that will last a lifetime. College is a place where dreams are turned into realities and memories are forever!

Ashlee

I would go back and tell myself to keep up with your studies. Whether or not someone knows exactly what they want to do when they finish a 4 year degree, it's ok, but to learn as much as possible and soak in the people you meet. The experience and lessons through the trying years of your early twenties are lessons that will shape you and set a strong foundation for your future. No matter how hard and rough life gets, you control your own life. It's ok if you mess up here and there, what matters is how you can learn from a lesson and pick yourself up. Discovering your own identity is a process and you don't need to have your life planned in order to be successful. We all learn at a different pace, so don't get down on yourself, just keep your head up high and be confident that you are making the right decisions for you.

Samuel

Looking back at what I was doing last year as a senior, I would tell myself to pay attention in class. Do your homework, stop texting and passing notes. College is not as big of a transition as you are making it. Do not stress over little things, take your time and do your best on all of your assignments.