Olivet College Top Questions

How to navigate my future in this changing world, a priceless gift in and of itself.

I have learned that higher education is a way out of anything negative in someone's life. I look at others who drop out of high school and work at a minimum wage jobs. Higher education allows people to learn and expand their minds into knowing intelligence can get you places in this world. Most jobs require an education background in order for people to start working. I also have learned about different cultures and I have a very open mind with other people.

So far my college experience has been awesome. I have learned to slow my pace because some things just take time. I can't always be in a hurry to get out and I really need to enjoy the time I spend in school.

My college experience has taught me that you have to work hard for what you want. If you want good grades you must work at it, no one else can do that for you. College is about finding what you want to do in life. It is not just about making more money, but establishing a career that you will actually enjoy. Making friends and networking is also a valuable college experience. Meeting new people always has its benefits.

I have recieved a lot of new skills since attending college. I go to vigina college in mobile alabama and we are required to take a learning framework class.I have learned to be more professional,which will benifit me when I get a job.I also take sociology.It will be a valuable tool when I am working because it teaches you why people are the way they are and how to react.I have become more tolerante to things I don't agree with.Attending college has made me a better person all around.Being with such a diverse group of people I has help me set goals for myself and what I want to do with my life.College has truely changed me for the better.Now if I just could afford it.LOL

I have gotten many things out of college. Before attending College I was not capable of debating with someone that had an opposite point of view and persuading them to believe what I believe. I gain more confidence in myself and know that I have knowledge. College has made me capable of searching for what I want and looking for more options and opportunities. I now answer my own questions because college helps me search for answers and to be myself and find out the truth and not go for what others believe in. These experiences have been valuable for the fact that I am going to take all this experiences where ever I go. They taught me how to fight in the battle field and survive. Attending college has being my best choice simply because I have earned much knowledge that is needed now as well as later on.

I have figured out what I want to do with the rest of my life. I have made important friendships and figured out who my real friends are. I have also learned a lot about money. How much life costs and how I need to figure out how to manage my money. It has helped me become a better overall person, a well rounded person. I am more open to other people's opinions and I try to see things from their perspectives.

Since I have entered college, I have become a whole new person. I was terrified when I first stepped onto the campus and cried for hours when my parents drove away. But as the weeks passed, I began to feel more and more at ease. One day, I suddenly realized that I was exactly where I belonged. I was surrounded by my intellectual peers, many of whom had the same goals and dreams I did. The classes were no longer general education, but were actually enjoyable and targeted towards my major. What was once a hazy future became a clear reality. My confidence began to rise as I realized that I was no longer an outcast for being different, but more accepted because of it. Instead of joining a clique, I made friends all over campus and joined as many clubs as possible. Once a person who would rather hide in my room, I began to socialize and open myself up. In high school, I was a shy person who felt lonely and strange, but thanks to my college experience, I am a whole new person with a whole new love of life. College is where I belong.

In high school I was very diligant and focused on my academics and athletics. I would tell myself to enjoy my senior year and not take high school so serious. I know the importance of school and getting good grades, but make sure to have fun and make the most of high school. You only get the experiences of high school once and do not take that for granted. These are times that you will remember forever and you want to make the most of them. Have fun, but stay motivated and you will be successful. I would also tell myself to focus on basketball because I was not planning to play in college, but changed my mind later on. So, my high school self should know to work on my fundamentals and improve my offensive skills. Being a better basketball player and staying concentrated on improving everyday would have greatly helped me in college.

The advice that I would give to myself is to keep things organized. That is very important when you are in college because you don't want to forget or lose your papers when going to class. Professors don't except late work like high school teachers do. Also Also you need to make sure you make a list of things you need to do and prioritize them. This includes make a time chart of how you are spending your time, to make sure you are spending it wisely. Another piece of advice I would give to myself is to get a planner. This helps in organizing the homework assignments and reminds me to get my stuff in own time. The last advice I would give to myself is not to take any of the above for granted because it will be a pian in the end when you see your grades!