McKendree University Top Questions

Oh my goodness, the difficulty to get out of my High School ways and get prepared for college. Also, if you are one who is not use to being away from family for a long time and plan to live on campus, be prepared to go through many different emotions. But other than that, I felt like I was well prepared.

If I could travel back in time and give myself the actual truth about college, I think I would have done a lot of things different. I was expecting that I was going to be stepping into a controlled environment. I did not expect to be stepping into an open range all responsibilities are on you type of environment. Personally I would have told myself that you need to buckle down and be more focused to your school work and listening in class.

I wish I knew about the housing restrictions and the overwhelming cost at times along with knowing my true degree track beforehand.

Before attending this school, I would like to know where offices are so I know where I can get help if I need assistance. I would also like to know what facilities surround McKendree University. I would have also liked to know all of the activites that are on campus so I can be more involved.

McKendree is a great school, but is not a place for party animals. To many people, college is a time to go wild, but that's not at all what McKendree is about. I was a little apprehensive and expected some crazy college parties that I would have to avoid, but my worries were quickly put to rest. College doesn't have to be about going off the deep end. There are more ways to enjoy your freedom than partying and McKendree offers many alternatives that are just as great!

I sincerely regret not giving high school more of a chance, regardless of what factors that assisted me not achieving my true potential. High school was an escape from home life and I replaced socializing and peace for learning. I did what I needed to get a diploma. I have learned the value of education. I cannot imagine what I could have achieved if I had excelled in high school. I had the ability, but none of the adults in my life took the time to see an academic diamond in the rough. I should have made them take notice.

Before attending this school, I wish I would known the rules and regulations for scholarships. There are many different stipulations that they do not alert you of at the time of acceptance.

I wish I would have been better financially prepared for the cost of a private institution.

I wish I would have known how difficult it was going to be to find more money to help pay for school. Also, it is much more time consuming than the junior college I previously attended.

I wish I would have considered going to a community college to take general education course before entering McKendree University.