Pepperdine University Top Questions

Have fun but don't lose track of finding your own identity and vocation. Do not be clouded by your friends life objectives because when college is over its about who you are and what you will contribute to society.

Dont choose a school because of its popularity level or name, choose a school that is compatible with your study habits and personality.

To be focused and really do reseach or what you would want to do with life so no time is wasted in trying to accomplish my goals. Work very deligently, and do everything with excellence. Do things with honesty and integrity. Balance social life with school and create adequate amount of time for studying.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I don't think that I would give myself advice on college life or transitioning. I would definitely tell my senior self how wonderful and amazing life in college is, and can be if one chooses to make it that way, but I don't feel that warning myself against things would be a positive choice. My roommate was more terrible than I could have imagined, but I learned so much about myself through that difficult experience. I wouldn't have deterred myself from such a learning experience. I would have told myself that being with all new people takes some adjusting to. I suppose I would reiterate the values I choose to live by, in that one should take advantage of every moment, and never take it for granted. You only live once, and the only way to truly live is in the present, enjoying every little moment for what it is, regardless of good or bad. No matter what, at the end of the day, "la vita e' bella," or "life is beautiful." Always.

"Don't be afraid to be yourself and try new things". Looking over the past two years of college, I am sad to say that I have never stepped out of my comfort zone. It is important to work hard in school and receive good grades, but I have always been good and done the right thing. However, college is also about trying new things and have fun. College goes by so fast, that before you know it your graduating. I wish I could have told myself to enjoy everyday and not worry too much about the future. Time goes by so quickly and it is important to make the most of each day.

think about how much debt you're going to be in. remember you're a happy person and you'll find contentment wherever you are.

I would tell myself to relax. That making new friends is a lot more fun, and easier than I would have thought. That drinking is not necessary in college, and that grades from classes in high school were not worth stressing over. That life goes on, and get's even better, just stick it though.

I would have worked harder to have more options as far as the schools i chose from.

BE OPENED MINDED! I would have never thought in a million years that I would b a student at Pepperdine, however, Pepperdine has been the greatest thing I have ever done. Also, tough out the first semester. It's hard to come to a new school and being away from home, but that is the time hwere you grow from your "highschool phase" to "college student phase." It is also important to major in somethingt hat you love, because 1. your grades will improve, and 2. you will be happy .Lastly, college is a growing expirience, where you will meet and find new things that might take you into a great new direction, so embrace it and enjoy the ride!

First you need to make an outline of what you want in and from a college/university. What do you want to study? What can you afford? Do you care about the climate or geography? Do you want to attend a school that is academically rigorous? Do you want to attend one that is affiliated with a certain religion or denomination? How big of a school do you want to attend? Do you care about the guy girl ratio? Make a list with all of these answers and check to see which schools match up the closest. Check your information against other sources because there are some schools that are excluded from lists for other reasons than academics. Do the research and make a comprehensive list. Find the top 10-15 that appeal to you and research into those schools in more detail. When you get your list down to 5-10 go on campus visits and get as good of a feel of the school as you can get during your time there. Start studying for SAT 1 and 2 tests way in advance of the summer before your senior year.