Warner Pacific College Top Questions

I would tell myself to take a year off instead of going straight to school and working. At that young of an age, I had no idea of what I wanted to be or study.

I would tell myself to accept the changes that were about to come. Not to worry or second guess decision making in terms of going to college and what college to go too. Relax and to enjoy the college experience instead of worrying too much about finding a job. Also to accept the fact that money will be sparce, not to overly worry about financial strain, but to know that money will come. Finally, I would tell myself to work hard on all the different outlets in terms of scholarships, not to take them for granted or think that they are not for me, but to work hard each day in the classroom, on the track, and either at work or finding scholarships. I would say to always stay persistent, because good things will come to those who stay the course. Ben Nelson

Advice I would give my high school self would be to enjoy your time in high school. I am not going to advise my high school self to stay away from certain situations because that is how I grew more as a person. Take your schooling serious, because you don’t know how blessed you are to live in a country where school is easily accessible. Teach yourself that you don’t always have to consume all your time with friends and going out. Make time for your family as well for homework and studying. Take the advice your father gives you, because it’s going to be the best advice you will ever receive. Really dive into God’s word, try to be more Christ like and live the life God wants you to live. Not the life society is pushing on you to live. Don’t be scared to take more leaps of faith, because God is always there to catch you if you fall. Finally, be more appreciative of your parents because they have tried to give you everything you needed, if not more.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell my self to believe in myself and abilities a lot more. To not lack the confidence to do better than others in class and sports. I would also tell myself to keep wrestling because it was a great blessing from God that you went to a place that you never expected to go to, Warner Pacific College. Being able to experience the chance of adulthood and to live a life where you are in pursuit of your very own happiness. You will be given the chance to prove all of those people wrong about you not ever becoming a doctor in spite of the lifestyle your parents lived. Keep fighting and do not give up on your vision along though it may seem blurry in time, but eventually the problems and struggles will clear the way and you will realize how far you have come to this point and realize how close you are to reaching your career, goal, your life long dream to live to make lives better as your did for yourself in God's vision.

i would tell my high school self to focus more on my studies insted of going to parties and being popular. i would also say things get better when you get older just make the decisions that your heart says is right and you will be just fine. i wish i had someone to show me how to deal with the pressures as a young person growing up in poverty i did alot of stupid stuff that i cannot take back but that i have changed and made myself learn from my mistakes in hopes i can show others that you do not need to be a bad egg to get attention that you just need to be happy with yourself and ignore others when they mock you.

If i had the chance to talk to myself during my senior year of high school, i would definitely tell myself to start studying harder and apply for more scholarships. Stop shirking and put in the work. Don't take time off ever, and lastly, prepare for anything and everything.

I did just enough to get by my freshman and sophomore years in high school. I wasn’t really thinking about my future and started off with a GPA of 1.75. My dad and I had a serious talk about how my education will affect my future and how important it really is. I understood how important it is to work hard and to do your best and succeed. For the first time, I understood why my parents moved to this country. From that point, I decided to change. My first quarter of junior year, I made the academic honor roll, earning a 3.5 GPA. My parents were proud of me proving that I could do better. I decided to challenge myself by taking an AP class and also applying to take classes at a community college.

Brace yourself Dorothy! This whirlwind of a ride is going to drop you slap-bam-wham into the middle of foreign country, and you are going to need more than fancy shoes to get you through to the end. College is a wonderful adventure filled with fun and fascinating new sights, new friends, favorite places, and even the occasional off-hand adventure. Challenge and strife will follow you like shadows, waiting for the most inopportune time to attack, but if you plan accordingly and stay prepared, the journey will mould you into something more- more open minded, more insightful, more... you. So stay diligent in your studies, work hard, but give in to temptation once in awhile. Stay true to your course for it will lead you toward the end of a most wonderful adventure.

'Tick...Tick...Tick'..."I must be dreaming?" As I rub my eyes, I couldn't believe I was staring at myself when I was 17 years old. This is my chance to let "myself" know what it's going to be like attending college; how expensive it's going to be. I have to let "myself" know that I need to stop playing around and start planning ahead before it is too late. As I face "myself" I let her know that this is the year to start applying for scholarships, it is no game because the rumors are true; college is expensive! Financial Aid, sure it may help, but it isn't going to cover everything. Start Scholarships that you are able to qualify for, maybe you will get lucky. Stop playing around because this not only influences yourself but this also influences our parents that are going to be helping you out with the things you need help for; no procrastination. Start practicing driving...NOW! This can make a difference with the cost, it would be better if you just kept driving back and forth. It would be a lot cheaper and a lot better. Goodluck!

" Hey Cassy, I know you think that senior year is supposed to be a big party, but don't forget to maintain good grades! You have made it so far by being one of the few to graduate in your family, but you can go even further by being the first to get a degree! Try to get into college as soon as you graduate! The job market is competitive, and the sooner you get your first degree, the better off you will be. It is easy to put off college at 18 and then wake up at 25 not even a freshman! It is okay to change your mind about your major, but do your best to find out what you really like and then stick to it! Do not let not having any help prevent you from reaching your full potential. Although you do not come from a tight-knit family, you will have a family in the future who will look up to you with admiration for being strong enough to not give up! Above all else, remember to love yourself. You only fail when you stop trying."