Liberty University Top Questions

Take the time to research and discover what career goals are most appealing to you. Seek to spend some time in active involvement in those careers by volunteering or working even a few hours per week. If possible try to gain those experiences from different parts of the country or different areas of the world. As far as is humanly possible make an attempt to travel for the experience of varification. In this country where the opportunity is available, beging college courses on a part-time basis or leook into Community Colleges first before embarking upon a four year college experience, that of course depends upon how focused on is. Whether part-time while working or focused full-time I would never be totally detached from studying after leaving high school, but would continue to achieve a four year cllege degree along with my family responsibilities. One is never truly prepared for the academic, intellectual and occupational challenges of the world without completing a college degree.

I would tell myself to take my time, and choose a school that fits each and every one of my personal needs. There are schools that fit every need, and there is a school out there for you. Be open to new experiences, prepare to work hard and love the time that you get to spend learning. Enjoy meeting new people, listen to your professors and prepare to WORK HARD! College is a great place to expand horizons, and explore yourself as a person. Have fun, but never forget why you are in college, to learn. Be organized, responsible and know that all the hard work will pay off. Live it, love it and, most of all, LEARN from it.

Be yourself. Don't worry about what other people think of what you enjoy doing. Don't change yourself to satisfy other people. Stay true to yourself and you'll make friends easily. Respect people. Don't take your roommates' food without asking. Don't be a jerk to people just because they're being jerks to you. Study for everything. Turn in stuff on time. Don't goof off or procrastinate. Do your best to get good grades. You'll find that putting in work when you don't want to will help majorly in the end. Spend time with God every morning. This is so helpful to your every day life. Stay close to Him and He'll guide you through whatever you go through. Stay in contact with mom and dad. They only care about you, even if they seem to show it too much or seem naggy. They want what's best for you. Appreciate them and let them know that. Have fun, but not too much fun. Make time for free time and enjoyment but make sure that you balance it with work, otherwise it will get out of hand.

I have a documented learning disability called dyslexia. It makes it difficult for me to take in or give out written information. I maintained an A-B average during high school. I spent a lot of my senior year worrying about if I could be successful in college. Would I be able to do the work? I am the oldest of four sons and I grew up in a single parent home. I would be the first in my family to go away to school. I was worried about being competent. If I could go back and give myself some advice, I would tell myself to relax and to trust the path I had chosen. I had built confidence and had been successful so far, and college would just be the next step in my journey. Fear can cripple a person, but facing the fear head on can also strengthen a person. I'd tell myself to anticipate the transitions to be different, but not daunting---and encourage myself to embrace the fears as training ground instead of allowing them to block my growing process. I would say to expect the best --because it is coming!

I would have to tell my self to never give up life may get hard and throw supprizes your way such as becoming a single mother struggling in an unstable econimic, but you have to keep moving forward and finish school to chive your goals and be the best single mother you can so that you dont have to stay a statistic on welfare. Life can be a great chalange but looking back it will be worth every moment.

Tyler, research early to find ways to apply for all available scholarships, and to find the best campus situation for someone with a learning disability and motor-planning difficulties that prevent living on campus, driving or working while attending college. Don't be overwhelmed with a choice of a major or career, but make it an important focus by noticing your interests, strengths, and weaknesses, and by applying them to your research and choice of jobs, volunteer work, and college choices. Continue to apply yourself in your school work, after-school work and activities. Have a goal to succeed in high school and pursue a college education that will lead to a broadened worldview and a successful career. Finally, maintain a positive outlook on life in general and on your potential to achieve your goals. You can do it!

If I could go back to my high school self the advice I would give would probably be not to care what people thought of me. In high school, it's easy to be something that you are not because you are surronded by people who you have been with your entire life. But, when you get to college you basically get a fresh start at who you want to be. It was hard for me to be myself in high school because I was always concerned about what others thought of me; which was extremly exhausting trying to fit everyones expectations. Now that I am in college, I have realized that once you just care about being yourself you become confident in who you are and what you are going to do in the future.

I know that you have dreamed about getting out of high school and that town for quite some time now. I know that you pray every day for God to show you where to go once this chapter of your life ends. And I know that you are worried. Don't be. God has such an incredible plan for your life, especially this next journey you will soon embark upon. Slow down and enjoy every moment, every laugh, every sleepover with your best friends, and leave the rest to God. Work hard while you are in high school and study as often as you can. Good study habits are imperative to have when you enter college, and you will have an easier time maintaining good grades. It will be hard the first couple of months, being so far away from home and everything you have ever known, but embrace it with open arms. You will encounter such wonderful people and build some incredible friendships, and eventually, Liberty University will begin to feel like home. Ultimately and most importantly, make time for God, diving into His Word everyday and building your relationship with Him. You are absolutely going to love college.

I will advice myself to apply for more scholarships and save more money for college.

I would tell myself if I could go back in time to be more social. That I need to have an interaction with others and not staying close to home all of the time. That would save myself some trouble making the transition between a public high school to college.

I would advise myself to attend college as soon as I graduated high school instead of waiting ten years to attend. College classes can seem much harder when you have a small child in the home. I would also tell myself how important it is to develop strong study skills. This is a skill that will be very useful when juggling children, work, and school.

Hello me. It's been a while, but I have some things to tell you. When you get to school, enjoy it! These are going to be some of the best times you will ever have. The chance to make connections to people and places that you would have never had the chance to do without this opportunity. So, have a great time, just not too great! If you apply yourself to the classes and the relationships that you will begin, then there is no limit to the heights that you will reach. So aim high, study, and work at it like a job so that you will always have one. Best of luck to you, I know what you're capable of so you will be fine. Oh yeah, stay away from the hackey sack, it's distracting.

I would tell myself to take a deep breath and follow my heart. Listening to counsel from other people is great, and often very useful, but when it comes to MY life, I am the one who is responsible for where it ends up.

I would tell myself to focus on school and plan out the next four years of my life, rather than allowing myself to get swept along by the winds of change. I would tell myself that I need to choose a good 4 year school, and spend the first two years working and saving money while attending a community school before transferring over to the 4 year school. This would save money, give me skills for planning for the future, and let me graduate quickly. And finally, I would tell myself to be careful in the friends I choose, and think clearly, and slowly, before I make any rash decisions in love. Thankyou, Jared Poli.

My high school schedule was very simple. My classes weren't stressful at all and I played two sports, so I was always hanging out with friends and being social. When I go to Liberty University I didn't know anyone, but that quickly changed. I met lots of people and we were always doing something. If I could go back I would definitely tell myself that I need to slow down. I don't need to always be hanging out with others. I really need to focus on my classes. The courses I take in college will be much more challenging and time consuming. Not only is it important to get a good grade and keep that good grade, I am paying for this. Sometimes paying for college is extremely stressful, so getting good grades is very important. I would then end with FOCUS. Foucussing is key.

If I could go back In time and tell my highschool self anything I would have a lot of things to say. First I would tell him to apply for as many scholarships as possible because you will want to foucus on academics and worrying about finincial things is very distracting. Also I would tell myslef to be social,join a club and not to sit in the dorm all day every day watching tv and playing video games. I would aslo tell myself to spend as much time with my highschool friends as possible. Being in college I have lost contact with many good friends. Also I would tell myself to spend time with my family because I will miss them more than I would have ever thought.

Work hard. -It's not always the smart ones that get the good grades, it's the ones that take their work seriously. Dedicate. -Always allow time for studying. Sometimes it may seem like a wasteful attempt, but you can't learn concepts without getting familiar with your materials. Work ahead of schedule. -You can not predict what hidden events you will encounter, so plan as if you only have time now. Be Bold. -Sometimes you might face opposition standing in the way of your dreams, go for it head on! Appreciate. -Find what is valuable to you and cherish it. Nothing lasts forever. Focus. -You won't be viewed by what might happen in the future, you will be judged by how you react now. Think then speak. -Consider all things objectively then fuel them with passion. Be open-minded. -Truth is acquired through the exploration of things unknown. Time changes all. -All things change with time, we must find ourselves flexible when situations are not. Finally, Choose wisely. The paths we choose will ultimately shape who we are.

If I could go back in time, I would tell myself that school is one of the most important things for your future. Never rely on the idea that someone else is going to provide for you. You must educate yourself. Once you get the best education available, your options and opportunities are endless. School can be difficult and time consuming, but if you focus and apply yourself you can go anywhere. High school is a wonderful way to develop good time management and study habits. If you really apply yourself, you can do well. Go for it, college is the door to an endless world of opportunities.

Get involved! While in highschool, out of highschool, in college, everywhere! Get involved! The world is looking for world changers and doers, not followers and lazy people who just go for the ride. I'm applying for scholarships right now and the one thing I lack is extracurricular activities. When I apply for jobs, the one thing I wish I had more of is a long list of things I have done. Once you graduate highschool, you'd be surprised how much more your out of school activities matter more than your academic standing. GET INVOLVED IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES!

I would tell myself to take as many AP classes and CLEP tests as possible, because the ones that I took that gave me college credit have helped me immensely. I would tell myself that college takes some adjusting, but in the end, is one of the best experiences of my life. I would remind myself to work hard, pray hard, and play hard!

I would tell myself to prepare better for college.

Don't slack. Keep focused. And know what you want to do with your life. It took me almost 8 years to figure it out.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice I would give myself would be to not wait too long! Putting college off is tempting because you have worked so hard to graduate high school, but once you are married and have children it is harder to go back. Once you have debts to pay and bills coming in, it is harder to go back to school and stop working. Going to college is invaluable and prepares you for the future ahead. I wish I could go back in time...then perhaps I would be finished with my educational goals by now and working at a career I love instead of trying to find ways to cut back so I can finish my schooling. Don't wait...follow the age old adage which says, "Never put off 'til tomorrow what you can do today!"

As a senior in high school, I wanted to enter seminary, however, I changed my mind and life took a different route. I postponed college for the next ten years, and it is a decision I’ve come to regret. So I would advise my “senior high school self,” to remain humble, prayerful and vigilant in the things of GOD, Christ and the Holy Bible because that is the only way I’ll ever succeed. Unfortunately, the person I was then would not have heeded these words until ten years later.

If I could go back and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself that college is hard. When I was in high school, I made A’s and B’s; school just came easy to me. I thought that college would be that easy also; I could not have been more wrong. My early years of college were pretty much a waste because I was not willing to put in the time or effort to make good grades. I would not attend classes from time to time and I never studied. I also always procrastinated to do assignments. Those three combined factors really hurt my g.p.a. You cannot pass a class if you do not show up because you do not know what is going on. Studying is a necessity for all tests, if you want to do well on them. If you wait until the last minute to do assignments it will not be your best work, because you are just putting together something just to get it done. So if I could go back I would tell myself, college is not a cake walk, it is hard!

As you step into college, be open to new ideas of learning, study habits and ways of viewing life. Know that the information you are learning is expensive and worth a lot of investment. It is an opportunity that a few percentage of the American populace is allowed to experience and should therfore be tresured in many ways to ensure an overall beneficial experience. Highschool is trivial, overly-dramatic and unfocused and sadly many college students take that mentality with them. It is up to you, as an individual to choose to view learning as a gift--one that opens a door to endless opportunities to excel, succeed and obtatin personal character and satisfaction. So many poeple waste the time spent in college becuase "school work" and school-related activites are not the "cool" thing in society, but rather the emphasis is on partying, drinking, drugs, and sex appeal. These are all part of life as is any other experience, but the detrimental impact of unwise decisions will greatly impact your future--either for good or bad. Make the wise choice from the start and learn to enjoy the ability to learn, never ceasing to press on towards your dreams.

I am not a high school senior yet, but college life might be an easy transistion to make,. The advice i would give myself would to always do your best to get good grades and try not to party to much.

I would tell myself to pre-register for classes, establish a relationship with my roommate, meet other incoming freshmen and upperclassmen, talk to the professors, prioritize my classes, use my time wisely, and choose my friends carefully.

If I could talk to the high school me, I would tell myself to be serious about schoolwork, because good study habits are very important once you reach college. I would also tell myself to never give up even though things don't always go as planned, but that things will always work out for good.

Amanda, I know college can be overwhelming with additional class work and homework, all on top of having to regain your identity. Perhaps your expectations of certain class subjects will be a dissapointment, but don't give up! No matter what, college is worth hanging on to. It is all about trial and error, but for every door closed, another is open. Remember to keep God in the center of things and He will be faithful to bless you and your educational journey. Just DON'T GIVE UP!!

College is your number one focus, and time managment is something your going to have to conquer. The classes are going to seem more than overwelming to you at first but you just have to keep focused. High school was a breeze for you, but college is going to really open your eyes to the world. Open your mind, meet new people. Take classes out of your comfort zone. I will tell myself never be afraid of failure, because if you set out to succeed in college than you can never fail. Joining clubs and study groups is a great way to get involved and to recieve help with your classes. The two things I would stress to me is time management and start school with an open mind.

One of the most important things I would tell myself, would be to always have dedication and to always give more to pursue my goals; giving always a maximum effort could be the ultimate difference into achieving more. Most importantly, not to be afraid but to be proud of being the first one in my family to attend college.

Find as many outside scholarships as you can before you graduate! And save up money for books and all the things you need to buy beforehand for the dorm. Mainly...plan ahead.

My advice to myself would be never to give up and achieve all my goals. :)

If I could go back in time and give myself advice when I was a senior in high school, I would tell myself what every other college student I knew had told me. I would tell myself that my GPA is extremely important so I should not slack off. I would also tell myself how difficult time management would be and that I should start practicing time management in high school.

I would like to tell myself to decide which path you want to take. Would you like to take the path of how you got through high school? Do all your work and just chill without having much of a social life or learning. Or would you take the path of doing the minimal amount to get by but taking full advantage of everything they offered. I would suggest making a new path. Make a calendar now and break down your assignments and when you should study for tests. This way you do not stress, you retain the information better, and you have time to do what you want. Also, start to get stuff together on your own. Seek out scholarships on your own, start group activities on your own but even more importantly find ways to minister on your own. Do what you feel the Holy Spirit is telling you to, no matter if people follow or not.

Hey Bao, I know that you haven’t decided on a school to attend to, but you shouldn’t stress yourself too much about it. Whatever school you choose, it will be a great choice. Trust me, every school provides the same education. In every college, there are good professors and there are bad professors. Every campus has its group of college students, and they come in a wide variety. So, no matter what it is that you like or who you think you are, you will find a group of people that will be your friends. You will have so much freedom in college, because you are allowed to pick your classes at your hours. Your teachers and your parents won’t be there keep you on track; they barely even remember your class schedule! So with all this new freedom comes with great responsibility. And to master that responsibility, you need to learn three skills: time-management, discipline, and self-motivation. You need to master them well before the summer is over. Those will be your teachers, parents, and lovers. But that's all I can tell you, the rest, you will learn on your own.

I would advise myself to take better advantage of the oppurtunities at the high school level. i would tell myself to take more AP classes and take high school more seriously in developing work habits that transition into college.

I would tell myself to go right into college and not wait and go for wat you want and just do it. Dont wait around and ask yourself if you can do it cause i know you can cause im doin it right now. Fallow your heart and do it dont put it off or second guess yourself.

Carramae, As a high school senior, you are now ready to take on a whole new challenge as a college student. College life has more freedom and independence; however, keep in mind that it takes a lot of effort and focus to reach your future goals. When you plan out the classes you are going to take for your first semester, it would be best if you take the time and research the classes you need that falls under your liberals and major. Type up a 4-5 year plan of your college courses. Make appointments with counselors at the community college who could help you choose the classes that are required for liberal arts. Once you got that covered, you should talk to counselors at the University you plan to go to. There, they could help you plan out the classes that you need for your major. If possible, you could try to take the classes you need for your major while you are working on your liberals. I know that this is a lot to take in, but don't worry, everything will fall into place which will be a big relief for you. Good luck!

Create good study habits. Even if a subject or material comes easily to you, spend time going over the details instead of skipping seemingly obsolete information. Read all textbook pages assigned. It is better to work on long projects long before the due date to prevent turning assignments in late due to unforseen circumstances. Staying focused and enthusiastically learning with a good attitude will prevent falling into the crowd that complains about the work given or the instructor. A sense of dissatisfaction seems to overcome those who complain and ultimately hinders learning. In college, every bit of the knowledge attained is useful in life. Work, finances, home, and even relationships are affected by how well you apply yourself to your studies and foster a sense of community with your fellow classmates and instructors. Working to the best of your potential will also give you a sense of satisfaction and peace, reducing the stresses that are common with entering the adult, working world. Also, do not forget to have fun with your new experiences in learning. Take one day at a time when you feel overwhelmed and reward yourself with little breaks when working on large projects or assignments.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school student, I would tell myself to get more involved by looking for scholarships and applying for grants. Not only is it important to get good grades but it is also critical to have a plan for your future. After graduating 6 months early, I decided to start working full-time and earning money for myself rather than go straight to college and making that commitment, I would have been able to finish sooner and start working towards a career. I regret not going to college early and losing that valuable time I could have been spending in school and earning my degree. I would go back and tell myself to be more serious about looking for ways to pay for school rather than wasting time. However, since that is not possible, I have decided to learn from my mistakes and continue to achieve my goal. If I was able to rely more on a sholarship than working as much as I do that would help tremendously. I would like to focus on school more than working so that I can finish as soon as possible.

Arriving on campus for the first time is a lonely and terrifying experience. After months of anticipation for the day that you move into your first college dorm, you’re finally here! But, watching your family drive away, the hopes of automatically making friends, hitting it off with your roommate, and having the time of your life quickly shatter as you realize that you know absolutely no one, and no one knows you. You knew almost everyone in high school, but now you’re swimming in a sea of faces completely unknown to you. It’s a petrifying stint of time. Students in upper-classes are walking around like they rule the world (similar to the way you walked as a senior in high school)… You feel so out of place. The first few days are filled with tears and self-induced isolation. But, the loneliness wears off, once you finally realize that making friends actually requires venturing outside of the comfort zone of your secluded mindset. Strangers become acquaintances, acquaintances become friends, friends become besties, and besties become like family. It’s a cycle, taking a catalyst to start the reaction… get out of your shell and take chances!

I loved school. However, I would tell myself to work harder and join the military as I had wanted. I would be able to travel and be in much better health than I am. I love my life, but I so wish I had a better life. I would know that I need to work harder and be a better person. Care for others more and love myself more. I am a beautiful person and deserve happiness. Not the marry the first boy that says he loves me, but wait and make him prove it. Which he won't . Take more pictures and smile more. Take more chances and make more friends. Go to church and get into God. Love myself and everyone else too. Life is hard after high school. enjoy school and have fun. Worry less and dance more.

The advice that I would give myself may sound harsh or unyeilding, but I believe it is the advice that I needed. If I could go back and talk to my Highschool self, especially my Junior or sophmore year self, My advice would be stop concentrating on your problems and start planning for the future. I had a hard time all through out my High School years. Dealing with family issues, hurtful situations orchaestrated by cruel peers, and a unexpected tragedies really took a toll on me and my grades. Most of these things I admit were not my fault, but the problem would lie in me concentrating and obbsessing over them and somewhat having a pity party for things that were out of my control. Now that I am in college it is a whole new playing field. I now have to balance student loans, classes, class assignments, and the stress that goes along with it. I wish I had better prepared myself for the work load that would lie ahead. I also wish that I had learned how to deal with being overwhelmed in a more healthy matter. Luckily it is not to late to start again.

As a high school senior I was a little nervous about the transition to college life and the changes it would bring. With what I know now I would have told myself to relax and enjoy the transition. It’s just another phase of life and it’s going to be a lot of fun.

I would tell myself not to be as afraid and anxious as I was. The people who are staffed at Universities are extremely well-knowledged in their field and know the most efficient and effective ways to help you. I was unsure of what I wanted to do when I went to school, and I was afraid that no one would understand me and what I loved. But my advisor has been one of the most helpful people at Liberty. She encourages me to do what I like and is flexible and helpful in assisting me to arrange my course schedule. Now I am fully confident in the degree I am pursuing and once I let go of my fear of never finding the right major, my eyes were opened to explore and fully see all the options in front of me.

Now being 43 and going through this college experience, I would tell myself to take college seriously during my senior year and right after graduation. Yes, you can enjoy enjoy the college experience, but focus and do the work now because it only gets harder 20+ years later! You can go back and finish, but once it's more difficult with children and family responsibilities.

the advice I would give my self is to go out there and make your self known. Also do not be nervous and to go out and tryout for things. Make sure that this is really what you want to be doing and choose where you really want to go. the biggest thing I would tell my self is to save as much money as you can and spend only on necessary things.

Don't transfer schools, stay at Ridge Spring-Monetta High School and go to college immediately after you finish high school. Don't waste any time in getting your degree and getting a good job and starting a savings account for your children. Be proud of yourself you're great and don't let anyone tell you any different. Stick with it and the rewards will be better than you could ever have imagined.