Lourdes University Top Questions

In my college experience i have learned more responsibility and organization. I have learned to i have to stand on my own two feet and that i can not rely on my parent and or gaurdians to do all the work for me. Attending college also taught me independence. College has also taught me how to be more diverse with the different races of people. College help to lay down the frame work to what i wanted to be or wat i wanted to do in there future. It helped me to get a feel for the life in the real world. College has been a valuable experience to because before college i didn't know what i wanted to do with my life beside for wanting to go professional in either track or basketball. College taught me that without a degree you can't really do anything in life. it also showed me that not all good athletes go professional in the sport they think they should. Without this college experience I would have never known just how important it is to get a degree and make the best with the opportunities that college experience can present you with.

I have recieved support while experiencing challenges in my life. The staff never gave up on me nor would they let me give up. The extra tutors that are offered free to the students are extremely helpful. This school has given me an enviroment condusive to learning and challenges me to continue to learn.

I have met a lot of different people. They have opened my eyes to a completely different world that I never knew existed. I also now value my education. I am proud of my school and glad to go to my classes everyday. I love to learn and meet new people.

I have really grown as a person while attending Lourdes College! When I become an educator I feel that the values and education I have learned here will help me to inspire and excite the youth!

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would stress the importance of education and what a privilage it is. I would tell myself that creating friendships with people serious about education is more important than relationships with people that want to spend their time in places that serve alcohol. I would tell myself to shoot for the stars and realize how valuable that I am to the world. I would tell myelf that my future and everyone that I come in contact with will be made better by my diligence. I would encourage good study habits which do not include staying up all night cramming for the exam. They do involved nightly reading and note taking and for me drawing out the thought. You need to figure out the ways that you absorb information the best and practice those techniques DAILY! I really needed someone to encourage me and I did not have that the first time I attended college and dropped out. So, if you dont have a good support system in your life I hope you find yourself reading this. College gives you self esteem , don't give up!

You are about to make the biggest decision in your life. Before you make the transition from high school to college, you need to know that it takes a great deal of hard work. You have to really be focused and not let anything get in your way of achieving your greatest aspirations. although there might be parties and fun things you want to attend, you have to always put school first.

My advice I would give myself would be to go straight to college after high school. I advice myself that it would be easier going to college without a family and working full-time. I would advice myself to stay with my parents and go to school full-time and if I didn't have to work then take advantage of that. I would advice myself to focus on college work and enjoy that time to actually understand the material for those classes. I would tell myself wouldn't it be nice to not have to stress out about how I will get all the work done for each class than worry about work, bills and family life. I would tell myself that I could go full-time and finishes school quicker than trying to go part-time. Most important thing is that once I have my education and working in the field I want then I can think about my future in having a family.

If I could go back and offer advice to myself as a high school senior, I would give myself two piece of vital information: 1) Choose a college setting that best compliments my style of learning. If I require more one on one attention from the instruction and loves interacting in the classroom, a large university may not be the best place for me. If I'm into sports, social gatherings, and do not require that much classroom interaction, then a large university make work out. 2) Choose a college that is within a reasonable budget to avoid a huge amount of debt. Research scholarships and grants offered by each school and fill out the FAFSA form as early as possible. Make the choice to live like a college student now, or live like one later even if this means starting out at a cheaper, community college and transferring out.

I would tell myself to study more and put my full effort into my work. I would take advanced classes to help prepare for the amount of work required. If I was more organized in high school that may have helped in the transition of college. I would make time to participate in more school activities and socialize more with people outside of my comfort zone. If I would have taken speech class in high school that may have prepared me for some of the presentations required in my classes. You can't go back in time, you can only learn from the past. I have learned how to take advantages of my strengths and focus on some of these areas where I lacked and now I'm working on a better balance in my life.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would've told myself to work as hard as I could so my GPA was higher. This way I could have gotten more scholarships. Another thing I would have told myself is to learn all you can from your high school teachers so you will be fully prepared for college. Studying is essential to keeping a high GPA no matter where you go. Reading and completing all course work is very important if you want to stay in school. Most importantly though is time management. You must prioritize and keep a schedule to stay on track; otherwise you might get behind. If you follow these guidelines then it will be hard not to succeed.