Olivet Nazarene University Top Questions

I got lasting relationships with the people on this campus. I got that hard work does pay off, and being in this environment has allowed me to strengthen my relationship with God. I am challenged by my studies and the teachers are very helpful. I have learned that it's important to pick a college that will help you to grow in character, and a curriculum that helps you grow in knowledge. The professors make sure you're well prepared in your chosen field. This experience has been valuable because my spiritual life needed to grow. I needed a balance in school, my personal life, my spiritual life, and even my health. Not many schools can teach you how to use the tools you have been given to accomplish all this, and during this take it that step further. I have been blessed and the school has replenished my thirst for knowledge, as well as success. That's why I value attending this school.

Overall, the last few years of my life while in college have been some of the the best years of my life. Not only has my college experience given me the resources and knowledge I need in order to be successful in my future career, I have also learned so much about life, love, and happiness. Through hard work, dedication, and the challenges that come along with it all, I have become spritually, socially, and academically stronger throughout the past few years. My college experience has not only helped me to become a confident individual in this big world, but it has also taught me how an individual like myself can make a huge difference in the lives of others.

My freshman year at Olivet Nazarene University was the most revolutionary year of my life. The Christian community that I experienced really helped me get ahold of what I need to become a good Christian and a successful missionary. My fellow students and professors became quick role models for me. I do not think that I would have gotten that experience at any other university. The ministries on campus and the classroom experiences also helped shape me. My freshman year really helped me define my faith in Christ. This past year also helped me really get an understanding of what I want to do with my ministry in Africa after I graduate.

I have discovered who I am as a person both personally and professionally. Olivet allowed me the chance to grow and change within an environment that was still structured and tailored to my needs rather than the free reign of a public University. I was treated with acceptance and gained friendships that are based on who I am on the inside rather than the outside. The classes gave me the opportunity to explore my interests and discover my true passions which were different than I anticipated when I enrolled at Olivet. I was able to gain a professional network of professors that I will carry with me as I enter into the workforce and that will be available as I establish myself as a professional. It gave me the chance to truly appreciate and value my surroundings, friends and family. I will carrry a piece of Olivet with me for the rest of my life. Olivet is not for everyone, but it's the college that fit who I was and taught me valuable life lessons that no other University could provide.

I would definitely tell myself to SAVE MONEY. Even if you get enough financial aid to cover the cost of school, you will still need money for laundry, movie nights, Starbucks, etc. So saving money early would definitely be a good idea. Also, stick to a routine! Be sure to schedule classes at times that will work for you, and get your homework done! It's okay to miss hanging out with friends for a night to study for your big test the next morning. And one of the most important things is to have fun! Your last year in high school and first year in college are very exciting times, so get involved and make the most of them!

Suppose I could travel back in time. I would travel to May 2009 where I would meet with 18-year-old me. We would sit down at the local coffee shop and proceed to talk about what is going on in 18-year-old me's life. She would tell me how nervous she is about going to a college where she doesn't know anyone. I would listen patiently as she told me how she constantly worries about making friends, getting good grades, being on her own...And when she finished, I would look her in the eye and tell her that she'll be fine. I'd tell her how perfectly God works everything out in the upcoming months, how she will make fantastic friends, and how it IS possible to get a 4.0 your first semester in college. I would tell her to stop worrying, to meet as many people as possible when she gets there, and to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts! I'd encourage her to study hard, but also make time for fun. And when the coffee is gone and the advice has been shared, we will part ways once again.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college, the first thing I would of told myself was to start college right away. I took about 2 years off and that was a mistake. I would also prepare myself for college by saying it is nothing like high school. The professors email your work to you, you can leave class whenever, but to remember you are paying for your college so you need to make your time worth it. College is very important for your future also. You are paying to get a good education to become successful. So the most important thing I would tell myself about college is that it is something you really need to be motivated for.

When it comes to new experiences, there are some things that you simply must experience; no matter what people attempt to tell you, nothing compares to the real thing. I feel that this is the case with college life. Most high school seniors cannot wait until they can leave their problems, worries, and parents behind to start a new life in college. What they do not (and what I did not) realize, however, is that college is a completely different animal from high school. Perhaps the most important lesson that I have learned in my Freshman year is how important self-discipline is. Once you get to college, it is all up to you to finish your homework and study for tests. Mom and Dad are not there to remind you! The sooner you grab ahold of this concept, the easier the transition will be. It will be tempting to simply hang out with friends all the time, but remember--you are here to get an education! Homework and classes first, and there will be plenty of time for socializing later. Enjoy your college career!

Be the very best that you can be. Do not cut corners, do not give up on your dreams. Make the sacrifice and go to college right out of high school do not put it off. I know that going to work and collecting a pay check looks good now. However going ahead and finishing college is going to be much more rewarding, you will see it pay off in the end.

I would tell myself that I need to ork harder in high school to be more prepared for college and have better grades, study habits, and a better knowledge for everything. That I needed to study for the ACT harder so I could succeed and have a better chance at different scholarships.