Oklahoma Christian University Top Questions

The most important thing to do in high school is not perform well in sports, to get a 4.0 GPA, or to sit at the most popular lunch table; high school was designed to prepare you for real world. One of the best things to get from high school is how and what to study. In college, people don't care who you dated in high school or how full your letter jacket is with awards; college is concerned with the big issues in life: what you are going to do for the rest of your life, who you are going to be for the rest of your life. It's all about the future and how prepared you are to dream big and accomplish your dreams. Put aside your anxieties and worries of how people see you, what people think of you, and what you are going to do on Friday night and prepare for your future--take challenging classes, fail a test because you don't know how to study, do your homework without your friends and parents, and learn from your mistakes. The key to success in college is preparation in high school!

Dear Madison, It's the year 2009 and you're a sophomore at Oklahoma Christian University. I know right now you are stressing out about where to go to school and what to major in, but i'm here to tell you that everything works out! It's going to be a little hard to leave your Mom and brother back home, but you will thrive in your new environment! At OC you have so many wonderful friends that will last a lifetime and your roommate is one of your very best friends. Not to mention you are majoring in something that you absolutely love! The food in the cafeteria is not always the best but you'll learn to laugh about it. The Christian atmosphere here is so uplifting and you are going to learn so much about what God has planned for you. So don't worry about anything because God is going to take care of it, and you will love where you are and who you have become! Sincerely, Your Future Self

If you just have a general idea of what you want to do with your life, go with that. You have plenty of time to figure out where you want to specialize.

Seeing myself back in high school would make me laugh now. I was so excited for college and oblivious to all of the responsibility and pressure by the "fun" that college life had to offer. Don't get me wrong, college is a blast but it is so much more than that. In high school, I was not prepared for complete freedom that I would have in comparison to living at home with my parents. If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior I would shake myself and say, "Katrina, freedom is fun but don't go crazy!". For the first few months of my freshman year in college I probably averaged four hours of sleep a night; such a mistake. I breezed through high school even with taking advanced and honors classes so I assumed that I would just as easily breeze through college. I would tell that ignorant high school senior to set priorities before her classes even start. Once you let yourself choose fun over doing school work it is hard to go back and reorganize priorities. Overall, I would give myself this advice: work before play will keep the parents away!

Go in with a completely open mind and get ready to have the time of your life!! College will be one of the best experiences of your entire life!! Don't go in expecting a mediocre experience! You will make friends and memories that will last for the rest of your life. Be involved in everything you can, but don't overwhelm yourself. ALWAYS stay on top of school work! It's always good to be one step ahead of the next assignment that's due. You won't regret it. Trust me. Get ready to transition from kid to adult. For real. These years will teach you more than you've ever been taught before. You won't just learn things for your career and from study abroad programs, you'll learn relationship lessons that will teach you important things for the future. While it's a transition from being a kid to adulthood it's also your last real chance to be a kid and be crazy before you hit the real world, so have fun with that! It's an amazing, wonderful journey so live it up!

You are going to want to be a theater teacher, even though you promised yourself that you would never major in theater. Take this into account when you choose a college, and look for a college with a good theater program. However, make sure to choose a small school because that is what you are going to be most comfortable with.

i would tell myself to go directly to Oklahoma Chrisitan and not transfer thier.

I would say to find a school that you can enjoy attending while getting a quality education. Don't start with who is going to give you the most money or who is the cheapest. Figure out which school is your dream school and make it happen. Some may be out of reach, but I believe most are attainable. Consider every detail, most importantly what you will have by graduating from that school.

When it comes to picking a college that is right for you, don't settle for absolute comfort. College is a time to grow up and change. Don't be afraid to travel away from home. It is almost always worth it. It's easier to move closer once farther, than to move farther after staying closer to home. Try to have an idea of what field you want to study and consider schools that have a good reputation for that field of study. As far as making the most of your time at the school you have chosen: It is all about BALANCE. You won't be able to party all night and STILL expect to make decent grades. You won't have any fun if you don't socialize at all, either. So if you can learn how to manage your time and make time for both friends and schoolwork, you will be happier than most. It takes a while to get the hang of, but you can get the hang of it. Also, make time to serve others or get involved with volunteering. Doing something for someone else makes for a more satisfied life.

To find the right college for yourself or loved one i would follow your heart! If you are not sure where that is leading make sure you are open to all possibilities and that you take a lot of campus tours. I woulr try to visit the weekend campus events or just pop in whenever you can to get a feel for the school and campus enviornment!