Rogers State University Top Questions

My college has taught me the importnace of my education, and what i achieve now and how hard i work determines the rest of my life; so i have to work hard and do the best i can to ensure a bright future.

Being the first to attend college from my family has been an honor to all of us. A person can accomplish so much more by going to college than not. I have learned that by going to college, there are many good paying jobs out there that are waiting for educated people like me. it has been valuable to attend college, beacuse aside from learning and getting ready for a career, you also meet people who will be able to help you with your goals in life, being that they are studying the same thing as you. Just knowing what the future can bring for me if I graduate college, is the best experience anyone can have.

I would tell myself to try harder in high school and take honors biology. That would make cell biology easier to understand. I would also tell myself not to listen to people who are trying to put me down. I would say push yourself and use thier negative feedback as motivation to achieve your goals. I would like to tell myself to never give up. College is hard, but it is just a stepping stone to the rest of your life. Nothing in life worth having comes easy, so always "go for the gold" and never underestimate yourself because it is seldom that you exceed your own expectations. I would say that you should be more open to new ideas. College can be a place of self discovery and you wouldn't want to miss out. Go meet new people and try new things, you never know until you try. The last thing I would tell myself is to have fun. Life is too short not to live it to the fullest, so hold on for the ride and take in each day like it could be your last.

I would tell my self to pay more attention to the high school councilors and be more prepaired with what is ahead as far as college goes. I would pay more attention to senior college day and save more money from working at a part time job. I would apply for more scholorships alot earlier than i have.

I am just starting college at the age of 38. As a high school senior I made the decision to "wait a year or two" before starting college. I was very anxious about college and afraid I wouldn't be able to keep up the pace and wanted a short break from 13 years of school. "A year or two" turned into 20 years. If I could go back in time I would tell myself to go to college right away after high school. There isn't as much of a disciplinary atmosphere in college as in high school because in college you're there by choice, so the professors can concentrate more on educating and less on disciplinary issues. This makes it more relaxed. College is more flexible with a wider variety of classes and times to fit into your schedule. I am so regretful that I didn't go to college right out of high school while I was young and before I had children, but, I am also thankful to have the opportunity to get a college education now and pass this advice to my children and not be a hypocrit. I have experienced it first hand.

A college professor recently told me, ?A college education is wasted on the youth.? I?m 42 years old going back to college to finish my bachelor?s degree. Don?t be like me. Finish what you started when you?re young. It is better to finish school and wonder what life would be like if you had gone without school than to go without a degree and wonder what life would be like if you had finished school. Having a degree opens up a world of opportunities. According to the U.S. Census report in 2002, the average college graduate earned at least $900,000 dollars more than those without a college education in a lifetime. They were also unemployed less often and stayed unemployed for less time when they were unemployed. These statistics aren?t likely to change in the opposite direction any time soon. A quick glance at the wanted ads tells the whole story. A bachelor?s degree is a minimum. Take it from someone who has seen half their working days and earning potential go up in smoke. It?s worth the time to finish when you're young and right out of high school.

Think about what you are used to... Did you go to a small high school? If so, really concider a small university/college. If you go to a big school and you are not used to that many people, things can be real tough.

My advice would be to allow yourself to make the most of college; find the right balance between being active on campus and doing well academically. Colleges offer a great selection of activities and it's important to be open about trying new things.

Pick something that you are comfortable with and that you want to do for yourself. Don't let anyone else influence your college decision!

Make sure you know and understand everything you are getting yourself into