Olivet Nazarene University Top Questions

If I could go back and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to take college seriously. I see alot of students who don't seem to take school seriously. They act like this is high school and that it doesn't matter what kind of grades they get or how they act. They need to know that college is a stepping stone into the business world and they should be learning how to act like responsible adults. The way you act, the grades you get and your attendance in colllege will weigh greatly on how your future employers look at your ability to learn, be responsible and commit yourself to the tasks you are given. You should be prepared to work hard to acheive your goals, because YOU are the one who will reap the benefits in the end.

Everyday as I begin my routine of taking my 4 children to school and attending my own classes, I always see in passing younger singles and parents that remind me of myself two decades ago. I look at these kids thinking about how I felt just after i graduated from high school, and how the world seemed to have endless possibilities. I watch them spend energy on working long unnatural hours in factories, trying thier best to make the highest factory pay of $13 or $15 dollars. Or I see them wasting thier lives getting involved in extracurricular activities that will eventually lead them down a pathway of crime. If I could have just one chance to meet myself in the past, I would tell her to not give up no matter how frustrating it seems. And to follow her heart and remember that no matter what anyone else thinks she is a powerful independent woman that can achieve whatever she puts her mind too. And when the present begins to seem impossible, I would tell her to always remember that the reason for doing her best and never giving up is for her four beautiful children.

If i could go back in time and talk to myself I would tell myself to relax, and try to be scared walking in on the first day; to be faithful in what I believe in and dont let anyone change how I think or feel. I would listen to my family more, because they are older, wiser and know what they were talking about. I would tell myself do not put my life on hold for my friends and make plans that are probably never going to happen. I would tell myself to study more, that college is really different from high school and that I cant believe what others tell me, because who knows if it is true. I would tell myself to not take advantage of the oppertunity I have been given because there are some who are not as lucky as I am. Everyone is given the oppertunity to get an education, it is your choice to take that oppertunity and make the best of it. And finally I would tell myself to take a stand in what I know, because that is the best way to succeed in life.

I would have told myself to start off at a community college so I can save money. Also I would have told myself to do what I love and do not take others into consideration when choosing my major and school. I am a junior in college and could have finished the nursing program in one more year, but I am not going to do something that makes me unhappy. I am changing my major to music business. I do not want to necessarily be the one on the stage, but I would love to be the one that makes the magic happen. Working behind the scenes with bands either: managing, producing, copyrighting, working with record labels, etc. would be a dream come true. This work atmosphere and environment would provide me with a place that I would love to wake up and go to every day. I know this industry is very competitive and demanding but I feel like I have the courage, wisdom, passion, and heart to get the job done. I am so excited for this opportunity and I can’t wait to move on to bigger and better things in my life.

Really just push yourself as hard as you can to do your best in school and you will be rewarded when you go to school.

I have gotten so much information from my school. I have learned what I am supposed to do with my life. I have learned so much information. If I did not attend Olivet this past year I would not have learned the information nor would I be the person I am today.

The biggest thing I have gotten out of my college experience is independence. I have matured so much and am able to take care of myself. Head knowledge is great, but experience and independence is what will get you the farthest in the real world. College flies by so iin my opinon it is crucial to focus on school work, but also take as many opportunities as you can to try new things and get our of your comfort zone. I feel that I have been able to do this and it has greatly benefited me. I could have stayed home and gone to college nearby and gotten a decent education, but actually living on campus away from your family is where the real experience lies. My school being a dry campus means that I miss out on the so-called "college experience," but I don't think this is true. I think the real college experience is learning who you are and how to take care of yourself.

Now in my third year of college, I realize that more is to be gained from college than simply an education. While I do view the knowledge that I have received and learned as vitally important and the primary reason I am attending college, I have also gained much socially and spiritually from my college experience. College has given me the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life and also given me a greater tolerance for those who are different than myself. Being at a university has exposed me to different philosophies, ideologies, and theologies, all of which have shaped me into who I am and forced me to know what I believe and why. My college experience has also allowed me to further develop my own personality and who I am, and discover that I have to be myself and as such, won’t always fit in with every social group. Last but not least, attending college has allowed me to make lifelong friends, who support, strengthen, and encourage me to be the best that I can be. Overall, college has taught me that there is more to life than knowledge, or achievement. Life is much more.

I know that I have not been in college for very long, but I have already learned more than I could have imagined. Not only am I learning about different subject areas, but I have learned a lot about myself. This is the first time I have been away from home for more than a week and it took some time to get adjusted; especially since my twin sister is still living at home. The hardest part of coming to college was simply being away from my family in times of trouble. My grandma recently passed away, my sister is sick, and my parents just filed for a divorce. I have had to learn how to rely on God for everything and how to rely on new friends to get me through hard times. Being away at college has taught me how to open up to people I barely know, and trust that they are not going to take advantage of me in a vulnerable state of mind. I am becoming a more interdependent person, and am learning who I really am. I still struggle every day with issues in my life, but I know that I can make it.

I have gotten that I can't do everything on my own and that I need to let God help me even when I feel like I can do it myself.