Oral Roberts University Top Questions

Be proactive at all times in high school. Discover yourself and what you like to do. See all options and be open to new ideas. Be involved in your community and areas in which you love and see yourself in the future, for example, be a volunteer in a hospital if you want to be a doctor. Never underestimate your potential. Be involved within your high school and outside in the real world. Never give up on your dreams, goals, and aspirations. If you put your mind to it, all things are possible. Be ambitious and tenacious. Don't just get grades in school but learn; Not just in school but also elsewhere as well. Don't set limitations. Learn and think "outside the box". Manage your time well by taking care of the important things. It will be greatly needed in school and in life. Don't be scared of what is yet to come but prepare yourself for the future so you will have no doubts and fears of what will be. You are never a failure but a success. You will succeed if you give it your all!

Keep it UP !! Don't quite !! Study harder and pay attention, because they do know what they are talking about !! YOU CAN DO IT !!

I would tell myself that it is not how the tv and movies make it out to be. You have lots of fun, but it is alot of hard work. There were times I had to figure out hard lessons about myself and others. People back home wanted me to give them my attention, but the people at school wanted my attention as well. I would also say do not take anything for granted. You do not realize how much your family means to you until you leave them. I thought college was going to make me independent and it did. Even though I am independent I still need my family to comfort me when I am down. Get your priorities together. I placed some things more important than others, and the things that were not as important that I made imprtant came out well. The things that were important, but I placed them in not as important came out bad. It showed me that the signifiant things in my life need more time and effort, not half time and half effort.

As a junior in high school i realized that I would be graduating the following year. However, I didnt prepare myself very much for the hardships that would come once I became a senior. If I could go back in time and give myself some advice, it would lean specifically towards preparation. I would warn myself not only about the amount of work I may have just in one week but about the temptation to step outside of my character. As a senior in high school I though college was prtty much like my senior year. Nothing but school work and hanging with friends, That's not the case at all. Every day I have to make a sound decision to not go to the parties this weekend or pass on doing drugs or having sex with random people. I didnt do any of those things in high school but had I prepared myself for my senior year I wouldn't done most of the things I did do. I would tell myself to only do what you know is right and to never conformed to peoples thoughts or expectations of you because no one remembers the mediocre people.

First I would tell my High School self to think about tomorrow and the future instead of always today. Also to always believe in yourself and stay positive. The only thing in my life I regret is not trying harder in High School to get a scholarship. I’m reminded of my mistake every time tuition is due. With me being premature and having a level two brain bleed I’ve always been behind academically. That always frustrated me and being in remediation took confidence in myself away. I’m now months away from graduating with my two year degree. The transition into college was not easy and took me some time . With a lot of hard work , praise and determination I have done something I’ve always thought would be impossible. I am now in a Medical Admin program trying to further my education due to limited access into Radiography. With my new learned confidence I didn’t stop trying but it only made me want to try harder. These life lessons you learn along the way are so valuable and important. I’m thankful that in the future I can give back to the community and my family !

The best advice I could give my younger self about college, would be to always do your best. Just because there isn't someone saying "Hey, you need to do all of the homework" still do all the homework. When you feel a class is pointless because you're not interested, don't let that make you lazy and unprepared. All of these grades will matter when you finally decide what you are passionate about. Always work your hardest because it WILL pay off and it WILL be worth it, but always try to the best of your ability.

After being thrown into a sea of college students and swimming for my life, I can happily say that I have not only adjusted to but absolutly love college life. Looking back at my transition, I wish someone had told me how to adjust to this new world. If I could travel back and talk to myself, there is many things I would say. The first thing I would tell myself is to calm down. It is very hard to make new friends and manage a new schedule when you are constantly stressed and scarred. Another thing I would tell myself is to be confident. Upon first entering college, it may seem like everyone already knows where they belong, but do not be intimidated. They are just as nervous as you are. If you step out with confidence, people will be drawn to you. Another thing I would say to myself is to have fun. Although studying and homework are exceedingly important to college life, is is necessary to have fun and relax too. Try to find the balance between your studies and your social lifke. College is a fun and exicing new world, so jump in and swim.

As a dual enrolled student earning my Associate's before my high school diploma, I recognized early on the difference college can have on one's life later on and the sheer improvements in lifestyle that are achievable through it. I walked into my first college classroom jittery and unnerved knowing everything I did from that moment on determined what life I was choosing to live. Adaptability was key in adjusting to new surroundings, teaching styles, and higher academics. Being given control over my own education and future gave me a new perspective in knowing everything in life depended on my work ethic and desire to accomplish my goals in the manner I see fit. College served as an eye opener to the flaws in the way I lived my life until that first day in class. Through those early days I realized I needed to reach a level of maturity and responsibility that one needs to function productively in society to achieve my higher education and life goals. In my college experience so far, I feel I have become a more well rounded individual capable of adapting to the rigors one may encounter along their journey through life.

My experience at college has been priceless. Every part of me has benefited from attending school, and I know that I will continue to grow similarly throughout my education. The most valuable thing I have gotten out of my college experience has been a broader, more empathetic worldview. In the small town that I grew up in, our worries were focused on ourselves. Here at ORU, we have a motto: "Go into every man's world." Through my classes and through weekly chapels, I have been encouraged to step outside of myself and to truly care for other people. Once I was just worried about getting a good job; now I am concerned about how my actions and career will impact others. The reason that my education is so valuable to me is that it has empowered me to become someone better, and not just for myself. Instead of staying a victim to circumstance, I am becoming a victor, and I want to educate others so that they can do the same. If I had not attended college, my worldview would be selfish and small, but now I feel empowered to make a difference, and that is precious to me.

Through my college experievce I didnt just gain an extra education but also how to deal with real life problems. For example, when I started school I found out that i would be attenting monday through friday for five hours a day. That equals to twenty hours a week which was like a part time job. At the time i was working full time so I had to change my schedule. That was hard for me since it meant that I had to work nights and weekends. In addition, I had to learn how to manage my time better since I had to balance my other activities like going to the gym and church. Now with a full schedule i learned how to buy time for when I have other obligations to do or I needed to make an appointment. Nonetheless, my school has helped me learned the skills I need for field which is HVAC-R. If I looked back two years ago, I wouldn't know how refrigeration works, atmospheric burners, superheat, and subcooling. If i wasn't in school I would be another teenage bum living with their parents.