Oklahoma Wesleyan University Top Questions

What you are told about college is trueto an extent. It is true you can be who you want to be and the person you were in high school can be left behind. It is also true that classes are your responsibility to attend and homework is yours to do. There are many realities that are left off of the "college life list". When you attend to college it is easier than you think to fall into gossip and form your identity by the friends surrounding you. Take a step back and watch your actions to make sure that you are not being who peers want you to be. It is hard to be who you are meant to be when the world starts pushing you one way and you are caught up in it. Please remember God made you an individual who is different from everone else, but that you are not better than everyone else. Strive your hardest to help others in every change that comes because it can truly change that persons life. While helping others remember to do your school work. If you balance academic and social life you will learn how fun college is.

Darcy, I want to talk to you about your future. It is not a good choice for you to be putting off college. I have learned alot of lessons in life in the last ten years out of school and they all point to one bad decicion, not going to college. I thought it would have been such a hard thing to do but the wonderful people in college admissions made is so easy. I understand at the time you dont know what you want to do but any college will help you to figure that out. No matter what you do, no education is a waste of time or money.

There is not a lot that I would say to myself but there is a few things. One major thing I would say is to not take AP classes lightly. I wish in high school I would have taken them more seriously and passed the test for college credits. Another piece of advice I would give myself is to not worry. Everything will work out, you will make friends and it will be fun! It really is true what they say about college being the best years of your life, so take advantage!

I would tell myself to definitly go, don't wait. I would say to do the best job you can in all classes. One very important thing I would say is to be involved. You need to be involved in your school, not only by going and make good grades, but be involved on a social level. Be involved in committees, boards and decision making bodies. School can be fun when you are involved on all levels. Studying and grades are very important, but life lessons can also be learned outside the class in real life situations. Dealing with other college activities is a great way to learn and have that social aspect everyone must learn. These are the things I would tell myself or anyone starting college. Thank you. Shelley Meyers

It is important to visit any college you are seriously considering. When visiting the college don't just look for what you are directly interested in, i.e. your preferred sport or degree. Make your decision based on how welcoming and accomodating the school is and how much extra curricular activity is offered. Students, when you get to college: Get involved! Enjoy all the experiences you can. However it is important to remember you, or your parents, are paying out of pocket for an education so don't take your classes and and class time for granted.

It is important that your student can feel comfortable especially if they are not use to being so far from home. Comfortable with the people, environment, and expressing who they are. A support system in school is important especially for those long-distance students. A campus that is friendly but academically challenging & stimulating. A place that holds fun and relaxation, but also a place of serious study.

Make sure you find a college that matches with your core values.

I would tell parents and students that it is important to not only look for a school that is acedemically suited for them, but also one that will meet their extracurricular needs; such as sports or social life activities. If religion is very important to you, then I would stress that you find a school that agrees with your religious framework, so you are recieving an education grounded in your religious beliefs, otherwise you are creating a false dichotomy and what you are learning will not agree with what you believe, which essentially would diminish the value of your education. In order to make the most of your college experience it is a must to get out and go to campus activities, starting as soon as you can, by doing this you allow yourself to meet a lot of new people that are in the same position you are. By going to activites and meeting knew people you will meet lifelong friends that will make your college years the best of your life.

I would advise them to take a look at many different colleges and see what works for them. Then I would advise that they take a look at what financial help is available.

Finding the right college depends heavily on your personal goals and priorities. You definitely want to consider the school's academics, cost, extramurals and social life. Academics and my spiritual life are the important factors behind my choice. Once the semester gets going it is important to know how to balance fun and friends with homework time. Balancing sleep, nutrition and physical fitness are necessary too. I'm not banning fun -after all it's the fun times we look back on. But if you are apathetic about your studies, it would be better not to go to college then to waste thousands of dollars and four or more years of your life. College life gives you many opportunities. Last spring I was able to go overseas because of fliers I saw around campus. College is also a period of growth from a teenager to a young adult. The experiences, professors, friends, dorm life - everything has an affect on shaping you as a person. You choose your influences. Whether you come out of it with a career, lifelong friends and/or a spouse, choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will make.