Campbellsville University Top Questions

Go to college. Now. Putting off college to later in life has the advantage of life experience but time is what will be missing. You will get married, have children, get divorced and it will be hard to find the time to take classes. The experiences you will get from college will be different. By going to college right out of high school you will make new and probably long lasting friends. I think you will choose a career that you will enjoy for a very long time and not move from job to job looking for something that will keep you interested. And the biggest advantage will be that you will have a degree and that is what employers are looking for. You will not be passed over for promotion, even though you have the capabilities and experience to do the job, because you will already have your degree. And finally, you like going to school. Even after you graduate you will take classes to learn something new so getting your degree right out of high school will put you ahead to do whatever you dream.

If I could give myself one speck of advice before going off to college it would be to better be myself. At first I was extremely scared and shy, so I didn't make many friends. I made myself into this introverted person that I never was before. It took me forever to make friends, and I made myself miserable. I would love to have made more friends this year. I wish I could've enjoyed my first semester a little more than what I did.

"Slow down, breathe, and enjoy every single day of life." That is what I would tell my high school self if I knew then what I know now. College is so fantastic, but so was high school. Things were so much simpler before real world problems such as debt and career choices came in to the picture. In high school, I stressed over what I now see as miniscule things. Life should be enjoyed, and every day should be cherrished. If I had learned to relax and breathe a little easier as a high school senior, the transition into the real world would have been a lot less stomach-turning. College is fun. Life is fantastic. College life is meant to be amazing! However, the transitions sifts out those who can handle the transition into the real world and those who can not. Some times, I admit that I cannot handle the real world under all my clouds of doubt and worry; but then I learn how to relax a little bit so I can more clearly assess my obstacles, and make some lasting memories.

If I could go back to 2008 and meet the Marquise Crosby I was then, I would push the hugeness of applying for scholarships. I would not be able to stress it enough for myself! I would tell myself to make time to search and apply, and not get caught up doing whatever was cool at the time. To stay focus on my future, because it’s literally right around the corner! I would encourage myself to stay fit and competitive in swimming so I could get more attractive offers to swim in college. My goal would be to block out all the nonsense the other kids would create for me, and stay tuned on what I was doing! By the time I was a junior in high school, I would say buckle down for the upcoming year! That it is not time to relax and slack off but to tighten up and concentrate!

I would tell my high school self to take more risks to meet more people. I spent a lot of time freshman year by myself because I am a naturally shy person but now I have so many friends and sometimes I wonder what it would have been like to be outgoing from the very beginning. I would also tell myself to get a job for the summer. That was a lot of time wasted that I could have used to gain experience in my hopeful career field or to save money for after I graduated with my undergraduate degree. I really wish I had done that now.

Everyone has something that changes thier life. For me that is college. I have become a more open person since I have been attending this university and I am not afraid to meet new people and talk about questions of issues I may have. I have become way more independent. I don't have my mom here to clean up after me, cook me food, and give me money. So I have a job here on campus, as an RA I have to lead by example and clean up my own messes, and most definately have to wash my own laundry. But not only these simple things my job as an RA has helped me to better speak my mind. I stick up for the things I know is wrong and I don't worry about what people will think about me for it. This experience has been so valuable to me because I realize I'm going to always have to be myself because as I grow up I'm the only one that can speak and work for me.

I have gotten alot of very valuable things out of my college experience. When I first came to college I was a very shy person. The people here just made me feel so comfortable and I just blossomed and was no longer shy. I am a totally different person today than how I was coming into college. My college experience has also allowed me to make some amazing friends whom i will be friends with for the rest of my life. I never would have made it through college without them. I have also learned the exact path that I want to go in my life from attending this college. This is probably the most valuable thing. When I came to college I knew what field I wanted to be in, but not the exact career. After coming to this college I finally found it out and it has changed my life. These are only a few things that i have gotten out of my college experience and it is such a valuable college to attend and I thank God for leading me to this amazing college.

?Kelly, you are making the right decision! You will love Campbellsville. Be ready for your life to change. You are a strong girl, but you will be pulled in many different directions so stay true to yourself. One thing you?ve got to be prepared for is meeting people and knowing how to connect with them. Leaving all of your friends behind is not going to be as hard as you think; you will meet many more amazing people. Get involved with the Baptist Campus Ministries as soon as you get there! You will regret it if you don?t. Stop worrying about choosing a major. You?re going to change your mind so much in the first semester that if you continually change your major you will begin to get on your advisors nerves. It really is no big deal; you have a while to think about it.You HAVE to take chemistry your senior year. Yes, it sucks, but it will suck even more when you get to college. Buy some rain boots BEFORE you go! If it is raining anywhere in the world, it is probably raining in Campbellsville. Stop worrying. You are doing the right thing.?

I would let myself know that having fun is just as important as studying. A student needs to have a balance of both because it is very easy to get tired of school. Also, I would remind myself just how important it is to take notes that you can read later. That you should not be shy and talk to that stranger setting beside you in class because you never know that person could become your best friend. The last thing I woud tell myself is to try new things, step outside your box. Last I would tell myself to keep my eye on my dreams and to not let anything shift my focus.

I have often thought about how I wished I had challenged myself more in high school by taking harder classes. I had a good GPA and made mostly A's with an occasional B and I did take some honors classes. However, some of my science classes I just wanted to get away with as little as possible and now I am a healthcare major and I regret not taking classes such as AP Chemistry and Physics in high school. Although I played a sport and I had great friends, my main focus wasn't on my social life so I didnt goof around with my grades as much as i just didnt seem to push myself hard enough. I think that I was afraid I wouldn't have been able to succeed. Now however, I know that I could have, and if i could talk to my high school senior self, I would definitley encourage myself to take the challanging science classes.

Make the best out of every stiuation you come to. Try new things. Do not be afraid to go places by yourself, its the only way to make friends. If you do not get along with your roommate its okay, there is nothing wrong with that. Just because you are not getting along with your roommates does not mean you should not be attending that school. Allow your friends to support you during difficult times and support your friends when they are going through diffiuclt times. Do not study to much, have fun, but be sure you get sleep. Do not procrastinate, you nver know what will happen in a few weeks when the assignment is actually due. It is okay to be a bookworm. Do not forget this is the best years of your life so have fun, work hard, and make memories that will last a lifetime. You do not have to have your life mapped out your freshman, sophomore, or even junior year; so do not worry about the future, focus on the present. Make good grades. Have AMAZING friends. And find yourself. Thats what college is about.

I would first of all tell myself to not worry about my social life as much my Freshman year and keep my GPA up. While I was doing soccer my first semester I would always put off studying to do something else and it killed my grades. I would tell myself that the most important thing that I am doing at this college is getting an education and that is what i need to be focused on the most.

Always make sure that you keep your eyes on what you want to do. Never make anyone make a major decision about your life and what you want to be because no one else can live your life. Don't get mixed up with the wrong group of students and always make sure that you pay attention to your grades. Don't ever doubt yourself and enjoy the college experience because you will never get to live like this again.

The major means of succeeding in college is knowing how to manage your time wisely. In campus, there are so many activities going on that you feel drawn to participate in them which takes so much time away from your studies. As a science major, I would suggest to spend as much time as possible on you studies and give devotion to lab times inorder to get all the work done on time. It is also a very good thing to know how to deal with different professors and to treat them with the atmost respect that they deserve. Getting on the bad side of a professor isn't really what you want to do. In addition to all this, I would say study, have some fun, and make great connections that will last a lifetime.

From a Christian stand point I would highly advise parents and students to pray about their college choice, as it is a big one. I would also advise parents and students to look at the college tuition and see if the education would be affordable. Debt from student loans, even if it is years down the road, can put a lot of pressure on a newly graduated student. It is wise to take finances into heavy consideration at the beginning of the college selecting process. Lastly, I would advise the parents and especially the students to visit the college they are considering. A college can have a certain appearance on a brochure, but can have a completely different effect when the student later attends. So I would advise at least the student to visit the school on a school day to see what the college looks like on a normal day. This will give the student the opportunity to see if it meets their expection or not.

Go on as many school visits as possible and actually spend time with other students in their everyday lives. Try to find where you were made to feel the most comfortable. Always take advantages of the opportunities that the campus gives you to get involved. Go to things, and get plugged in somewhere. Start finding new friends on week one.

Find a college that represents YOUR values and offers many different majors. even if you think you know what your major is (you may end up changing it.) Price should be one of your priorities, but finding a college that is accepting and having things to do at your college should be right up there, too! Make a list of pros and cons of each school you are looking at attending to compare collges.

Making sure that the college has the right program for you. When you first go to college for the first time, it is best to form friends by joining clubs or lunch commute. Parents: call your children as often as possible and LISTEN, LISTEN to them. Help them in any way you can. Students: help is in every corner: nurse, friends, helplines, etc.

The best advice that I could give a student about finding the right college and making the most of their experience is to really look at all your options. There are so many schools out there! Don't be afraid to visit them and when you do, don't be afraid to ask the hard questions. Also, (if you can) don't visit one college, visit as many as you can. When you visit more than one, it'll really give you a chance to explore all your options and see where you want to go. The best advice I could give to the parent, is don't hinder your child when they want to visit a school. Encourage it! Allow them to explore, and you can do it with them! If the school offers an over-night stay, encourage them to stay! It'll really give them a feel for the college. Parents, don't be afraid to ask questions. You are trusting this school with your child's knowledge. Be sure to know what the school is all about. Lastly, have fun with it! Think of it as a family outing and not so much a college visit.

Picking the right college is a big decision with lots of thought involved. When visiting colleges stay over night in a dorm, it will help you get a better feel for what the social life is like at the school. Visit at a time that isn't one of the normal scheduled preview days so you can have a smaller group for your campus tour and get a better feel for what the school is actually like versus what they do when the school plans to have a lot of perspective students there. When you are at the school don't just talk to the person giving you the tour, they are paid to give you the answers you want to hear, talk to the other students, get their opinions, they will probably be more honest and less scripted. Lastly, an important factor a lot of people don't think about is the place the school is located. You will be living here for the next four years and definitely spending time off campus in the surrounding area. If you hate small towns or big cities even if you love the school, you won't be happy there.

I would say to make sure and keep all the options open. Keep an open mind, but also follow your heart. Parents, don't pressure your child ti chose one school over the another. Let them make this decision, they are the ones that have to go and it needs to be someplace they will enjoy. Once you're there, enjoy every minute of it, get invloved, and stay focused.

Keep your college options open, and seriously think about how you want to spend your time at school.

I would say that you have to make sure that you want to be at the college you choose. You have to really like it there or you're not going to be inspired to learn. Before you go choose a college, make sure that they have financial aid that allows you to afford to go to school there. Also make sure that there are things there such as banks and good doctors and things such as that. And if you are going out of state, check on all of the things that they offer for out of state students. Just make sure you have everything in check before you jump into anything. And I would give the advice to pray about all of your decisions. To make the most of your college experience, you have to get involved. You have to want to be there and want to be involved in the things that go on in your campus. Your grades should always come before fun because that is what you are there for. But, then again, you are in college and it should be the best time of your life. In college, you will meet life long friends.

i would tell them that the college life is not as scary as everyone thinks it is. i would also tell them that there wil always be counts of home sickness if you are going to a school long away. just let them know that if it happens for them to find some help and work through it and if they can make it, then college will be the greatest moment of their life