Lourdes University Top Questions

Hey kid, it's me. Your future. Don't look at me that way. What? You didn't expect to put on a few pounds? I thought you knew everything? After all, you are 18 and you know everything. Anyway, you are probably excited about going off to college, but inside you are nervous about your future. Well, just relax. You don't need the answers to everything. The truth is that you are too young to be totally certain about your future. I want you to attend college with an open mind. Don't skip class, because your are only cheating yourself. When you see office hours on your syllabus, circle them and get to know your instructors. It is okay to have fun, but take your classes serious. You will learn important building blocks for whatever professional path you decide to take in life. You will have overwhelming amounts of work with no sympathy from the other teachers. Just keep a detailed planner and learn to organize your time. This will be the most rewarding time of your life, but it will take a lot of work, time, and dedication. Just remember to have fun and work hard.

My advice would be to follow your dream. I did not do that. I always had a love for art but never did anything about it and I never had any guidance about it in my young life. I should of started college much sooner but I always let something else take away from my dream. I am now living that dream at the age of sixty-five. I am now able to draw and work with chalk. I really wish I would of done this a lot sooner. My grade point at this time is 3.91. I am very proud of this and so are my grandchildren. This is a dream come true. I hope I live long enough to get my degree. If things turn out well for me I hope to continue my education and hope to work on my masters. If I would of started college right after high school I really do not think my grades would of been as good as they are now. I have no interest in partying , just get a wonderful education. Being on a fixed income, a scholarship would really come in handy.

Slow down and take your time in college. Finish what you start. Those few words have been spoken by myself to my two children who are now in college. As a 40 something mother of three, I wish I would have finished my education when I was younger. I was too nervous to attend a four year college because I didn't feel that I could actually do that well. Looking back I realize that high school was all about socializing and just having fun. I didn't really apply myself, although I didn't do so bad (A,B & C student). I could have had college behind me. When I was in my early 20's I went through an Associate Degree Program, however I didn't finish that either, I found a good paying job in the field I was studying and went for the money. I was so young then that the money I could make then looked far more promising than any degree could possibly give me. I tell myself everyday to climb the mountain in front of you (my nursing degree) and once you make it your dreams will come true.

First of all I am a non-traditional student, Therefore, I would tell myself to go to college immediately after High School. In addition, I would tell myself to do the best I can in school to keep my GPA at least at a 3.0 level. This is very important for when you get accepted into certain colleges. Having an average grade is ok but doing your best and having a better than average grade is really letting the college know that you are a hard worker from the start. Although I had an average GPA in high school I am now maintaining a better than average grade point average in college. Having a great grade gives you a great feeling to know that you can do it. The grade just do not represent the grade itself it is more than that. I would also tell myself to take the assignments seriously. When I was in High School I just completed the assignment given and did not do my best at it. I know now that you should absorb all that you can out of any education whether it is free or not. Knowledge is the key to success.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would give myself the advice to know and remember my purpose. Knowing your purpose will make you focus on what you need to accomplish while also causing you to reflect and acknowledge what your intentions are. You will not accomplish anything that you cannot put your whole self into. You won't be able to finsih what you have started until you have made it a part of yourself, Naranda. So, know what your purpose is and what your purpose is in what you are doing because time is of the essence. And lastly remember what your purpose is because this will cause you to not be distracted by obstacles or nay sayers. Know and Remember your purpose, Naranda. College life is just one transition of many you will have to make. Know that with educating oneself you are enabling yourself to fulfill your purpose. This is just one of many ways of life.

Don't stress out so much. College isn't really all that different. It's just another series of fun classes that you can use to continue learning new things. Also, start scholarship applications a little earlier and don't hold back just because you think you won't win the scholarship. And also remember, life is not always greener on the other side. The year that I tried to spend away from Lourdes College (At University of Toledo) was the worst and made me realize just how much I appreciated Lourdes. It may be hard sometimes, but just hold on and keep trucking along, because the winding road through college will be well worth it.

That is a somewhat difficult question, I left Woodward High after completing my freshman year. I took a test, filled-out an application and I had to be interviewed, to be accepted at Harriet Whitney Vocational Technical High School. I also had to maintain a 'B' average or return to Woodward. On the application it was listed, not for college-bound students. If I, would tell myself anything it would be, forget the required 'B' average and always go for the gold(A+). I would encourage myself to strive for perfection in attendance and studies. Invest in myself, I'm worth it. Talking to that lady in the mirror I, would tell Teresa, to make sacrifices, and adjustments where it was necessary. Forget about being so in love as I, thought that we were. Listen to my mother and understand that she was the one that truly loved me, and only wanted to see me succeed. I would have told myself to slow down and enjoy my life, that I would only be a teenager once. Undoubtedly I, would have told myself that I was beautiful from the inside out, to love myself regardless, what anybody else said or thought.

As your high school career is coming to an end get ready for even a better ride. College will be the best time of your life. You will meet amazing people and make lifelong friendships. Don't be nervous, it just like high school but at a more intimate level. Make the best out of your high school career and prepare for your future now. Visit different colleges and find the one that fits your needs and personality. Always try your best and shoot for the stars. You can do whatever you set your mind to.

Take high school years more seriously and take the time to learn the information, not just memorize it. In college, you build on your past experiences academically. Focusing on schoolwork while you're in high school will make it far much easier to transition into college.

The advice that I would give myself is not to delay in going to college, a 4-yr college. All my life I have wanted to take care of others and if I had gone immediately after high school, my years of nursing would total 25 years. When coming out of high school don't procrastinate on doing becoming the person you want to be. I have tutored others in nursing prior to going back in the year 2009 to complete my bachelors in nursing. Don't delay furthering your education.