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Being apart of North Greenville University has prepared me for my future. Being apart of a Christian school has taught me to understand and know what it is I believe in. I have become bolder in my thoughts and understandings of my beliefs and am able to explain why I do believe in God. I also have been apart of Impact Teams, which help the community of Greenville, SC. Through working with people of the community, I have learned the importance of helping others and enjoying the joy that I recieve from helping those in need. I volunteer at an elementary school to work with children of all ages and I love how spending time with them makes them so happy. I have also developed life long friendships and cherish them. I moved around growing up and never had many friends. At college, this is my home, my place, and I finally feel settled surrounded by my new friends. College has changed my outlook on life, and has brought me joy. I feel that I am prepared to go into the world with boldness, humblity, and friendships.

My college experience has really enriched my life in many ways. It has given me the knowledge that I can do great things with my life, create a solid foundation for my future family, it has made me a more well-rounded person, and i've become more aware of the world and people around me. This past semester I took geography and I learned a lot about our world, how it functions, and about how we contribute to the condition of the world around us. It has made me more aware of everything going on around me and made me more concious of the things that I do that can affect other people and our enviroment. I am taking psychology this upcoming semester as well and I am looking forward to learning about people and how we function. Understanding is the key to acceptance and love. In my opinion, that is one of the most vital parts in being a human being. School helps you with that and is such an incredibly vital part of anyone's life experience. It makes you well-rounded, aware, and more able to contribute to the world in a positive way.

I began attending college in the fall of 2010. Thus far, I have grown a lot as a person. My relationship with God has been strengthened at North Greenville. I have a opportunity to be around other Christians my age. I have been able to develop many relationships. I am able to talk with my friends about important things and they are there for me. It is valuable for me to attend college because it is helping me get closer to getting a degree. I am pursing a degree in psychology. North Greenville has been good for me because it gives a Christian and world view perspective of the psychology field. I am grateful for the opportunities I have at North Greenville and am privileged to attend the school.

There are several things I have gotten out of my college experience. Since the age of two I have been dancing. Once I got older I trained extensively and have always wanted to pursue a career as a professional ballet dancer. However, I also wanted to get a college education. Therefore, I continued to dance in Greer, SC while I was enrolled as a freshman with NGU. At the beginning of my sophomore year I got an opportunity to dance with American Ballet Theatre II in New York City. At first I thought this meant I would have to give up college to pursue my professional career. To my dismay, NGU has allowed me to stay enrolled as a full time student and take courses online. Therefore, my college experience has been filled with exciting opportunities. I have the ability and flexibility to dance professionally with one of the leading ballet companies in the world and strive towards a degree in business. In addition to this, I value the relationships I have made with the faculty and staff of NGU. Their positive outlook on life has impacted me. I also value the friendships among my peers.

When I graduated from high school in 2009, I knew I was going to North Greenville University, but I also knew I was going in with an "undecided" major. This was tough because most of my fellow students knew what they wanted to do, and I on the other hand was unsure. Since being at North Greenville, I have learned (with the help of advisors, professors, and fellow students) that I am called to major in Business Administration. I want everything in my life to reflect Christ, including my business. It has been a valuable college experience so far because of the realizations I have come to about my business. Upon graduating, I will open up a fashion boutique, and a portion of my profit will go directly to the Davis Lar children's home in Aquiraz, Ceara, Brazil. I have been four times, and these kids have a special place in my heart, so I want to give back. Being at North Greenville has helped me grow as a person and as a Christian. I have become less materialistic and more focused on winning people for the Lord. I pray that I will continue to grow more every year.

I have recieved a variety of things out of my college experience. College has allowed me to better express myself. I know longer feel bound by the chains of fitting in like I did in high school. College has also taught me how to be a better organizer and less of a procrastinator. In college, I also feel that I stive to do better work than I did in high school. I believe that this is because I actually have to pay for my education and that causes me to take it more seriously. Right now I am attending a two year university. I had no idea of what I wanted to major in so I decided to go ahead and just do my generals. This experience at the two year university has allowed me to see all of the options that are available. Because of this I now know what I want to major in and achieve when I attend a four year university in the fall.

I learned that teachers really do care. My advisor went out of her way to help me get in the teacher program. I am part of the medics on campus and really enjoy it. I was part of the Resident Assistant Association but it was not my thing. However, I love my dorm.

I feel as if going to college has been a huge growing experience to me. I have learned even more to be independent and self-reliant, respectively. On top of all of the educational benefits that I continue to experience, I feel as though the social, spiritual, and financial lessons learned will stick with me even longer than those I have learned in the classroom.

I have received a wonderful range of education thus far in my studies. I, also, look forward to completeing my degree at North Greenville University and moving on with my career. The college experience has enabled me to gain independance from my parents and discover who I am as a person. Being away at a university has also enabled me to meet and make life time friends. I will walk away from the four years in Tigerville, SC with many friends and a quality education despite the flaws of the university as any university one may attend will not be perfect.

Many see college as a time to go out, party, and have the time of their life. I view life differently and I am thankful that I can feel safe in my views at NGU. Not once have I been asked to compromise my beliefs; I have grown stronger in them. I have learned that some of the best professors are ones that will sit and eat lunch with you once a week, even though you may never take a class with him or her. I have learned that life does not revolve around grades like it did in highschool. Studies are still important, but there is so much life to be lived during this season. I was accepted to two other schools and had every intention of attending them over NGU, but today I would not trade where I am at for the world. I have gained so much from this school and I know that I will continue to grow in my beliefs, friendships, education, and character. Nothing could ever replace what I have gained as a result of attending NGU.

I have recently enrolled in college. However I do have experience in taking online college courses. In high school I was able to attend two online college classes. They were classes in the criminal justice field. By taking these two courses I learned a lot about how the 'college program' works, it also taught me that criminal justice was no longer my field of interest. I recently completed an online career diploma for Medical Assistant. I have always been interested in the medical field, however I still do not think it is quite for me. I will now be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology. With a college degree, a person can do so much more with their life. Getting a job is almost impossible these days and I believe that college is going to make getting a job much easier for me. College is a new chapter to a person's life, and I can not wait to start mine.

I have learned a lot from being in college at North Greenville University. Not only academically but also how to live independently and take care of my own problems and needs as I live life on my own away from my family. I am become more confident as life goes on and I'm learning so much every single day. Sometimes it's through hard experiences, but other times I am able to learn through other people's mistakes. Which is of course a good thing. I feel like I can become even closer to God while I'm being surrounded by other Christian and people going through the exact same thing I am. It's encouraging and uplifting to have good quality friends surrounding you on campus and off.

I cannot even begin to explain all that I have received out of my college experience at North Greenville. First and foremost, I have accepted Christ as my personal Savior and Lord. This has impacted my life in an amazing way! I cannot describe it. If I try, it wouldn't do justice. I know now why I was supposed to attend North Greenville and I am eternally grateful. I was going to be a music business major at another university and I felt a pull towards North Greenville. When I began to attend, I dropped the music part and became a business major. I realized my passion for business and marketing which is now my major. I have also gotten involved in Campus Ambassadors and this gives me the opportunity to share my experiences with prospective students all the time. I love this university and it has impacted me throughout my life since when my dad went there over 15 years ago. I have Jesus Christ, the best friends in the entire world, and am getting the best education.i love this university. I feel it has been valuable for these reasons and so many more.

My college experience at NGU has taught me a lot and helped me grow as a person. Attending NGU helped put into perspective my goals and dreams. I realized how hard life can be and how to deal with being knocked down. In a matter of two semesters I have brought my GPA from a 1.8 to a 2.714. Seeing my GPA so low after what I thought had been a hard-work filled semester at the end of freshmen year really knocked my dreams to the ground. This experience proved to be very valuable. It taught me to set goals and standards and to fight as hard as I could to fulfill them. My college experience at NGU, though not the easiest, has proven valuable in teaching me how to be a strong leader and to reach my goals.

i have learned to be more independent and trust on God for all my needs. considering this is a christan campus the staff really stress getting closer to God. attending this college has been valuable because i have learned so much about the real world and leaning on God. for example, the real world does not wait on you to turn in your assignments. the real world does not allow room for irrisposibility when something needs to be taken care of. by attending this university i have learned to grow up and that is a valuable lesson i have learned by attening this university, along with trusting that God will always provide, either now or later.

The transition from the shelter of high school with all of its comforts often taken for grantid to the uncertain college life full of doubts and fears is always intimidating. I was no exception. The atmosphere of love and unity among the students and faculty found at North Greenville University has taken the shocking, icy awakening of the unknowns of college life out of the maturing experience. The loving spirit of North Greenville not only gave me confidence in my academics, but also confidence in who i am as a man of Christ. North Greenville has encouraged me to view maturity as a new life, not a step away from freedom.

North Greenville University has afforded me many opportunites to grow -- as a student and as a Child of God. I love the teachers and other faculty here because they honestly want me to succeed and do everything they can to assist me during my time here. I love how my teachers pray before class and spur me on towards greatness. Since I was homeschooled my whole life, I thought the transition from high school to college would be scary. To my relief, the students and faculty made the transition actually fun and enjoyable! The education department is showing me how to become an educator that is caring, efficient and constantly learning. Because of North Greenville's influence on my education, I am excited about what God has in store for my future.

My college experience at North Greenville University has been amazing. The people are very friendly and welcoming. I have made so many great friends. The Professors genuinly care and want to help you succeed. Since it is a smaller university you have smaller classe sizes. This means your professors and everyone in your class actually knows you by name. I have gained confidence and knowledge about the world through my college experience. There have been many engaging and interesting discussions in my classes. I have also gained independence and and a passion to succeed in everything that I do. I feel like Im working towards a degree that could help me impact the world. I think it has been valuable to attend this university because of all that I have gained from the experience. I think I have had the best college experience.

My college experience thus far has reinvigorated my interest in learning. I had a rough time with the structure of high school, and as soon as I started college, after not being entirely sure if I wanted to go to college, I have looked forward to going to class every day. Now, in my 4th full time quater of college, I have a 3.89 GPA, I am on the Vice-President's list at my school, and I have spent a quarter abroad studying European history in Glasgow, Scotland. This has a very significant turnaround from my days in high school, considering that I almost failed to graduate. Now that I have finally been able to enjoy school for the first time in my life, I have been able to see more clearly the value of a higher education, and I hope to go on to achieve a Ph.D in American military history, with a focus on the Pacific Theater of Operations in World War II. While this is a long way off, it is a goal that I am comfortable setting, because I know that I will enjoy the pursuit of it every step of the way.

I've gained in confidence since coming to NGU. My advisor and othe professors recognize when I do well and encourage me to step just a little bit out of my comfort zone sometimes to try something new. Particularly within the mass communications department, I am given the instruction I need in order to accomplish assignments and projects to the best of my ability using the resources available to me. At North Greenville I've also been encouraged in my faith through chapel and the Baptist Student Union meetings as well as student-sponsored events on campus.

I currently attend a community college in Placerville, California. I have been going to this school since 2005 on and off. Since I have been here I have learned alot about my self and what I want to do for my future. I have realized that my life latley needs a bounce back into action and I need to take a leap towards furthering my education for my family. I started college when I was still attending the last part of my senior year in high school. I had just had a baby and gone through a hard task of adoption being that I was only 16 years of age. The only thing that kept me going was school and kept me up on my feet. I dont feel that I would be here today if it wasnt for me staying in school in between having my two beautiful children. College has given me an edge on my future and a path to success that i would not change for anything.

a degree and hopefully a job

The college experience has really helped me to mature and grow up as a person and also grow closer in my realtionship with God. And I also absolutely love everything that I am learning and I look forward to knowing that I am going to learn so much more in my upcoming years at North Greenville. I have also learned and found that I have made some of my closest friends here at North Greenville, and that I will be friends with them for the rest of my life.

I have found out what I wanted to do in life.

Perhaps the most amazing thing that I have experienced thus far at North Greenville is simply the brotherhood that has formed in my house. I live in a house on campus with 8 other house mates, and so far it has been an awesome experience. We all have similar interests and we love to hang out with each other. The two best things about our house is our Monday night Bible study and our ability to work out problems amongst the housemates. Our Bible studies bring us closer together and help us learn more about Christ's love at the same time. Just a few days ago, one of our housemates seemed like he was just mad at the world and everyone in it. We finally all sat down with and talked it out, and haven't had any problems since then. So sure, college is all about furthering education, but being in a house full of Christian brothers will both help me be successful in studying and forming friendships that will last a lifetime.

I have learned so much about myself, and my studies. I have loved everything about my experience, but my favorite class would have to be this past summer.I took a study abroad class to Costa Rica. There I learned my Spanish, which is what I am minoring. I experienced the culture and the people. It was everything I could ever wish for. I think it is so valuable for someone to go to college, because it is not just about learning the classes, it is also about figuring yourself out. I have learned so much about myself, my learning habits, the people around me, why I am the way that I am, and who I would like to be. It is such an important part of your life, and you need to take it with everything you got, because this is your life now, this is what you are striving for. Make each moment count.

I have learned so much in the specific field I want to work in that I couldn't have otherwise. I have learned what really interests me and what will make me happy.

While I was a freshman at UNC Charlotte, I didn't really feel like I was at college. When you attened a college most of the time it is supossed to feel like a second home to you. I didn't feel this way while I at UNCC. It almost felt like a job I had to get up and go to everymorning, since I was a communter student from home. I also didn't like how big the campus was and how I just felt like another number on the campus. When I decided to transfer to North Greenville I was welcomed everytime I would come to vist by such kind people. Since I have started school here at NGU, I have been welcomed by more people in the 3 months I have been here more than I was the whole year at UNCC. I also get to learn and have a biblical influence in most of my classes which is valueable to me. So being treated like a real person and not just a number and going in my faith really have made attending NGU a valuable experience for me.

So far i have made many life-long friends that i know will always be there for me. I have also learned a lot about religion and Christianity. College has been great for the first year, and i can not wait to attend North Greenville University for another 3 years.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now I would share several pieces of advice. First would be choosing the right collage. Don?t go somewhere just because your friends are going, don?t go where there are no rules enforced and don?t pick a college based on the fact that you have all the freedom you want. The more freedom and fewer rules set the stage for potential trouble. Many people find themselves shipwrecked and stranded in actives that they know they shouldn?t be apart of so just be careful. Freedom is one of the best things about college but you need to know how to manage your time. The reason for going to college is to get an education so remember that fact. Education comes first so work hard, have some fun and be prepared to have the time of your life. College is not suppose to be a scary place so don?t be afraid to talk to people and get involved in some aspect of college life. Don?t waste the time that you have been given.

Apply for more scholarships, especially academic scholarships. Make lots of friends, study hard, work hard, and always remember how much you want to be a teacher, so work hard to achieve that goal.

I would give the advice to anyone so that they are better equiped than I was when I transitioned to college from high school. I would say that you should take as many AP classes so you could get a feel for the work load at college. Everyone who knows time management skills know that it is a wonderful thing to have. The reasoning being because when you go to college you are on your own and you are forced to learn time management skills. It would be better for you if you learned them while in high school. I would also say that you must start to take responsibility in getting yourself up in the morning, doing your laundry, and having your homework done in a timely fashion. This will help any student transition to college more easily if they start doing these things in high school.

Having completed a semester of college, there are two things I would tell my past-self: meet as many people as you can, and start slowly. Everyone wants to have a couple close friends, but walking onto a college campus for the first time can seem lonely despite the crowds of students. By taking chances and meeting many people, it is easy to have a wide selection of people with whom you spend your time. Over time, it will get easier to see who will become your really close friends. One of the mistakes I made as a freshman was overbooking myself in the first few weeks. I took on 20 hours of classes, a play on campus, and an ultimate frisbee team. My busy schedule made my first semester stressful and difficult. I would explain to my past-self to take time adjusting to the new lifestyle. There is plenty of time to get involved and doing everything in the first semester only causes stress. I may not be able to redo my first semeser, but I can always take my own advice during the second semester.

Make sure that the college that you pick is, in fact the one for you, don't ever go somewhere because someone else wants you to. Be yourself, and make friends, everyone is scared just like you are. Work, study hard, and get a lot of sleep.

If I could go back in time and talk to mysef as a high school senior I would tell mysef to RELAX. I would tell myself to stop spending so much time worrying about the inevitable and spend more time with my family and friends and enjoy my last year in high school. I would tell myself to get involved in more activities and do well in school but also to know when to take a break and have fun. I would remind myself that I won't be seeing much of my family anymore and to spend as much time with my brothers as I can, no matter how annoying they may get.

Now is the time for a change. No more fooling around in highschool with drama and relationships and friendships that don't matter and are petty. College is where life really happens. This is where you get ready for your career. This is where you meet the friends you will have forever. This is where you really have to make important decisions and choose carefully. It's time to mature and know that you are now an adult. Get ready to have fun, but to remember your responsibilities as well. A wave of fun and work and play is about to wash over you. Get ready for it. Make sure you plan and prioritize. That will be the solution to many problems you may have. Get ready to have the time of your life!

I would take everything i learned in high school and try to be able to remember all that i was taught because college is A LOT different than high school. I would work harder than i did.

To take things slow. Talk to your parents, friends, relatives, pastor, etc. They all have great advise and points that should be considered. Definately for me, it was a wrong choice to choose a huge school like Clemson University. Here at North Greenville University, it is like I never left home. Although the classes are very demanding, they are extremely interesting and the professors are here for you, not the pay check that so many larger schools seem. True, reading pages a day is hard, and tryign to fit in activities between studying, but campus life does make things easier. From the laid back and welcoming attitude of the faculty, to the helpfulness of the RAs, to the simplicity of the campus, it makes things go a little smoother.

Knowing what I know now, if I were able to go back and talk to myself in high school, there are a few things I would tell myself. First of all, I would tell myself to never settle for less. I know that caught up in the moment, we are just ready to get out of school, but with higher grades, we have more room for success. I would tell myself to push hard all the way until the end. I would also tell myself not to worry about popularity. In the end, being the most popular doesn't really count for anything except self-pride. I would tell myself to keep my head held high and not let the little petty things get me down.

If I went back in time to counsel myself about college life, I would first of all stress the importance of time management. In college, you are more or less on your own. It is you who decides when you go to bed, when you do work, when you eat, where you go, and etc. The indepence of college however, comes with the responsibility of time management. Managing your time and planning out yur academic week is very important to college life. Time management enables you to make high grades as well as spend plenty of time with family and friends. It is important to be able to prioritize responsibilities. There is a time and a place for everything, especially if your time is managed well. Time management also includes not procrastinating. In college, many assignments are not mentioned or done in class, rather they and their due dates are listed in the syllabus. It is essential to plan out when to complete assignments. The assignments are too big and worth too much to wait to the last minute and do a bad job on them. In order to do your best work, manage your time wisely.

Brandon, I know you have heard this about 1.2 million times, but I am telling you as a personal furtune. DO NOT MESS THIS UP. Take your time. never, ever procrastinate. Right now, your 17, but when your 30 and your wife is yelling about bills and the kids just blew up your neighbors shed, your gonna wish you had done everything the right way and to the absolute best of your abilities. Because right now it may seem like a joke to you. But life is serious. "Life is a Joke, Take it serious"

Take time to get your courses finished it is a lead up in the Job search that is coming ahead. Take as many lessons and get them completed. It will start your career in the way you wish to go.

Work hard now; don't slack off. God really does care about your work ethic. Get more involved in the church and don't be afraid if you feel inadequate. Develop a consistent prayer life. Seek more and more to glorify God in all you do!

Three simple words make up the advice I would give myself: Don't be afraid! First, don't be afraid to be yourself. When you just be who you are (with roommates, classmates, and teachers), people feel more comfortable around you and are more likely to build a friendship with you. Next, don't be afraid of other people! Sometimes the easiest way to fail in college, both socially and academically, is to be afraid to speak up, talk to people, ask and answer questions in class, or communicate with professors. But don't be afraid! You will learn and make strong connections with others faster if you just speak freely and be open and honest with those around you. Lastly, don't be afraid to learn and grow! College is all about learning, growing, and maturing, so don't be afraid to hit the ground running; study hard, interact in class, and do it from day one. But above all, don't be afraid! Face your fears and risk success! It's worth it!

I would tell myself to do the exact same thing I chose the first time and I would not regret it one bit. I love the college and although there are things that I would change about the campus I know there is no where else I would belong. I have visited alot of other colleges to see friends throughout this semester and although I love going to the bigger colleges and having a good time there is no way I would like to be a student there. There are always people there to help or just hang out at north greenville and I would tell myself of the way the campus and faculty makes me feel more at home when I am there than I could ever imagine.

Develop your talents while in highschool, so that you have a better idea of what you want to do in college.

If I could go back in time and become a high school senior again, I would give myself a lot of advice. First, I would change my study habbits. In high school studying was not at the top of my list. i was more concerned with sports and friends. I would tell myself that without studying college is pointless and a waste of time and money. I have learned the hard way during my first semester as a college student.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a senior in high school, I would tell myself to strive to be the best. After my first semester of college I learned that college takes a lot more studying and reading than high school ever did. I would also warn myself of all of the temptations that come along with college. Overall, I would tell myself not to head to college big-headed thinking you know everything because things are a lot different and we all have room to learn.

I will tell myself that you are makeing the right choice in going to North Greenville and your life will be completly changed when you do. though I will not tell myself to change majors because of all the friends that I made when I did change, but I would give a hint to study a lot more than I planning to. I honeslty am on pins and needles to keep a couple of my scholarships and I need at least a .1 point to keep them. But non the less I would not tell myself much.

I would tell myself to choose college wisely. It is expensive and you want to get as much out of it as possible. Research your possibilities and find the best match for your personality, budget and learning style. Save as much money as possible because tuition is not the only cost to college. There are lots of "hidden" costs such as fees, travel expenses, day-to-day expenses, books...