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My college experience is changing every day. When I first started here at TLU my goal was to get in and get out. I am a non traditional student. I am 28 and a divorced single mother of two. I felt that I did not have time for self discovery and liberal education as much as the young students around me do. I have quickly discovered that I was wrong. I am in my sophmore year now and I have already changed my major, something that I did not think I would have the time to enjoy doing when I first started. I have also learned that TLU is a caring community. TLU is not a school designed to get your money as long as you will offer it. They are a school involved from the beginning in making you a success. From the professors to the tutors and even to the students, TLU is a place where anyone can thrive if you give TLU a chance. I am very thankful for my blessing of being able to start over and better myself and my childrens future. My children look up to me just for being here.

I have grown in multiple ways such as Mentally, Emotionally and Spiritually. Since being enrollled at TLU i have become a better Student, a better friend, and most importantly a better man. TLU has shown me that everyone is different and every indivdual is important to us as a whole.

I am about to sign up for l'ecole culinaire school in germantown tn. I am so excited but it is expensive and i was looking for some money assitance because i am single and i have two children and have no job and its very hard for me..

During my past couple of years attending college, felt a little lost, as if I didn't know what my vocation or my future would hold or bring to me. I then found my calling in the Dramatic Media department with film, and instantly fell in love. I felt accepted, and was encouraged to do the best that I could. Even though I have battled with personal external issues outside of the university experience; TLU and its staff have always made me feel as if I could pull through anything and accomplish my goals at the university. During my attendance as well, I was able to go study abroad at the University of Strathclyde; which was a life changing event for me. I don't think that I would have been mentally prepared for it with out the help of a great advisor on campus; and I believe that the staff again helped me out a lot. College has been the pushing factor for my life to figure out and pin point what I want to do with my life I don't think that I would have been able to realize that goal with out it.

I always felt underappreciated in high school, and like nobody noticed me. That all changed when I went TLU. Since it is a small university I have had great relations with the faculty, and peers, and I have made friendships that will last a lifetime. I also participate in many extra curricular activites which I probably wouldn't be able to do at a large school because of time constraints with having to get to different places. I have also gotten, so far, an awesome education because since TLU is a liberal arts institution, they require several different classes for your degree, and I feel like I have learned so much more than what I learned in high school. It has been valuable for me to attend TLU because I will be guarenteed a job after I graduate, and I will have plenty of connections do to the people I work with and study under. TLU is an amazing place and I wouldn't trade this experience for anything. Go Bulldogs!

Don't be scared to apply to any school because of the ticket price. There are scholarships, both internal and external, FAFSA, work study and several other ways you can pay for college without attaining a vast amount of debt when you graduate. So set your goals high and exceed them even higher.

If I could speak to myself during my senior year in high school I would have several tips to give to my self so that I could have made my transition easier. The first thing that I would tell myself would be to take advantage of the Bulldog Bulletin and the visit days that I would attend to try and find myself a roommate and not leave myself to fate on who I would room with. I would also advise myself on how to approach leaving certain people behind in my life and how cutting off of all communication can adversly effect other people. Finally I would tell myself to just relax that its uncomfortable for everyone at first being thrust into a new unknown environment with no parental influence and it will all subside once you find your rythym.

If I only knew then what I know now. How many times have I heard that! Now I know the true meaning. If I could go back, I would try to tell my young, stubborn self how good I had it. I should have studied ALOT more through high school. I should have went straight on the college while I was still living at home with my parents. The longer you wait, the harder it is to get back into a rythym of studying. It is also harder to pay for it when you are out on your own, with your own bills. I thought I should put college off, that I had plenty of time to get that done. If I would have buckled down & started right after graduation, I would long be done, & having a better life for myself now. I wish I would have had a crystal ball to show myself my future without a college degree. It would have been a good iniative to get myself in gear.

If i was giving myself advice in my senior year for my college career preparation i would start off by saying study hard senior year and don' slack off because college gets harder from there. Senior year isn't one big party and neither is college. You will have to study twice as hard and gain twice the amount of knowledge. Another thing, when geting through the first year don't stress it doesn't help. If you are working on a project or a hard assignment and you get overwhelmed find something to relax and releave that stress. Take a break and breathe. Staying up Late doesn't help, in college ypu really have to be organized and prepare. If you dont prepare and you procrastinate then you are forced to stay up and have late night hours and thats the main cause of college weight gain, sickness and bad grades. You gain no knowledge by cramming and staying up late, dont procratinate, prepare. That first day of class listen and read the expectations of the class, so when that final comes you will already know what to expect from the professor. Work hard but enjoy the experience.

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself this: take the pre-college time seriously! I would tell myself to seriously think and consider what I want to do with my life. Research, talk to people and take some type of quiz or survey to find a career that would best fit me and my character as well as personality is the advice I would give. Then, I would encourage myself to look into different colleges and universities to see which would offer the education and also experience that would benefit me for my future career. This conversation with myself would have changed the last few years for me entirely and my path from high school, through college to present day would be an incredibly different one. Now, all I can do is move on with life and use my past experiences to build on to what I now know and use it for the betterment of my future. Simple, basic advice but what an extreme difference it makes when one actually listens and uses it.

As a high school student I had it made. I had cheerleading, good grades, a lot of friends, a very active life in church, but most importantly a family who loved me. I got pregnant as a junior in high school, and was determined to marry my high school sweetheart. My whole family told me that there was no way I knew what I was getting myself into, and that there was no way I could fulfill my dreams of going to a christan college, and becoming the person I wanted to become while being a mommy and a wife at such a young age. I put on my bull head, and ended up keeping my baby and getting married in the beginning of my senior year. I am now 26, with 8 children (whom I love with my whole heart), been divorced twice, and am still not through college. They were right. My advice to myself, and anyone else in a similar situation, would be to listen to those who love and know you best. While I needed to make my own choices, had I have listened I would have already completed my schooling.

Make sure that you know what your degree requires after you graduate from college. Most college students don't get told that the degree they are holding will need either certifications or higher education to attain the job he or she would like to have. Therefore, I would first of all tell myself to check that out before choosing a degree program. Also I would let myself know to not take school so seriously. Go out and have fun. Go to some parties, start going to sporting events early on, get involved in a club or two. Those things will help the college experience go easier and the sooner that it happens, the more fun your college experience will be.

First off I would tell myself that we don't need to stress as much about school work because we actually do our homework and we actually care and that we will make friends, so don't worry. I would tell myself that work as much as possible because college life and college is expensive and mom needs help especially right after chistmas, and speaking of christmas, we really don't need to spend all of our money, just because we have a credit card that limits us to $800 doesn't mean we should use it. Good news is that we are doing really well with that credit card, so dont worry. So all in all do not stress, we come to find that we really like our roommate and all of our teachers. Oh and don't buy that theology book from chegg because it was so hard that we droped out of it after the first week! HAVE FUN, WE WILL DO FINE!

Most people probably submit cliche answers, but those really are the ones that communicate the best advice. If I could give advice to myself as a high school senior, I would first say to not stress about transitioning to college life. All the faculty and staff make the transition as smooth as possible. I would tell myself that college will be a blast and it's some of the best times, but not to forget why I'm truly there, to receive a higher education. College is what you make it out to be and it can be exciting and eventful are dull and boring. Most of all, I would tell myself to remember every moment because before you know it you are graduating and stepping out into the real world.

I would tell myself that there are way more options out there than just the schools in the area and in Texas. Take the chance and apply out of state. Go explore the world and have fun. Keep focused but learn and grow not only in the classroom but out in the real world. Gain life experiences that will make you a successful well rounded individual.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior about the college life I would advise myself about time management. Time management in college is very different than high school. In high school you have the same classes everyday and homework is due the day after it is assigned. In college you dont have the same classes everyday and you have more of a time period in which you can complete your homework. It may appear like you will have pleanty of time to complete your assignments and you may put them on the side burner. Start your homework as soon as it is assigned to you that way you will not lose track of time and forget about it. Because in college, your professors will not be as lenient as your high school teachers, such that you will not be given extra time to finish your homework after the deadline. The next piece of advice that I consider to be as important as time management is to have fun. Your college experience will be so much more enjoyable if you can keep up with assignemts and have fun as well.

I would tell myself to take more honors and advanced placement courses. This would allow me to graduate sooner. I would also tel myself to apply for grants and scholarships earlier. I would finally, try harder to excel in school so I could qualify for more grants and scholarships.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, I would tell myself that since I will never have another senior year in high school to take advantage of the many resources that were made available to me, to be more attentive to the college stories that my mom told me and to make sure to listen to my parents when they told me to plan ahead and that ACT/SAT scores are very important, remember college deadlines, apply for scholarships, and don't allow your grades to drop. I would have given myself the advice of life lessons: As I transition from high school to college life that this is a stepping stone for the rest of my life and once I complete my education I will share stories with my children which will encourage them to get their education so they will be able to share stories with their children. This life's transition is not only rewarding but a blessing to be given the opportunity to reach my goals and dreams through a quality education.

Don't worry so much! They will do fine without you, the ones still at the high school, and your parents as well. At first the workload won't be as hard as you think, though it will be heavy and frustrating sometimes. Communal showers aren't as bad as you think, but wear the shower shoes, OK? You'll find small happinesses in many unexpected places, so don't worry so much! It's not downhill after high school after all.

When looking for the perfect college it is important to remember one's identity. It's important not to choose a university based on where one's friends are attending. Think about what you like best about a school. Do you like not being able to be called on by a professor? Or, do you want to have a holiday dinner at your favorite professor's house with the rest of your BIGGEST class? It is imperative that you feel comfortable with both the academic and social environment at the school you select. So, I would recommend sitting in on a lecture at your prospective school. Then, take a walk around campus... how many smiles can you count? As far as making the most of your college experience, it's all about getting involved and staying focused. Parents should encourage their students to attend informational organization meetings. Also, the close contact (while we'd never agree) with parents makes the college experience either successful or unsuccessful. Sometimes, we all need a push in the right direction, even if it is just over the phone. So parents, stay involved. And prospective students, stay focused but have fun!

Don't ever agree to attend a university that you have not visited in person. Head over there, check out the dining halls, the dorms, and most importantly the academic departments that you are interested in joining. Most campuses have scheduled visiting days--make use of them. Go on a tour and ask questions. Take in a student showcase or art exhibit or concert. Every book I read on colleges encouraged me to find current students and get their points of view on their school. I was always too afraid to do that, and now that I'M a student, I desperately wish that touring high school seniors would come up and ask what I think of my campus! College is both exhilarating and frightening. Buy a day planner--you'll need it. The best advice I got was to keep track of my academic requirements (homework, tests, study groups) with one color of highlighter, and my fun stuff (social engagements, birthdays, movie nights, etc.) with another color. If the two colors balance out in the planner, you're doing just fine--if you have too much of one color or the other, it's time to do some reprioritizing.

To any parent that is entending to send their child to school, I would empart this bit of advice. Make sure that your child feels at ease there. If they are in anyway uncomfortable, they will not have a positive experience in the long run. If money is an issue, there is always loans and other financial aid. Your child must want to go there. If they don't, they will not learn as well. Believe me, I know.

Don't over look small universities or private universities.

Make sure that you know that the college you pick is the right one, and that you make the best decision because you are going to be there for the next 4 years or more

I believe that students should know they need to always try their hardest at everything they do, even if they do not like the subject or the class. Students have to believe in theirself and parents have to believe in their children as well. You know you have found the right college when you visit the college and say, "I would really like to be a student here." You can kind of feel it when you visit a campus which school is right for you.

finical aid and try to stay away from small private institutions

In looking for the college that will best fit his or her life, a student should visit the campus personally, and, if possible, spend the night with a student on-campus, so that he/she can really get a feel for what the school is all about. It also helps to attend a class in the student's desired field of study, because he/she can meet the faculty and students in that field and determine whether or not it is the right place for him/her. In order to make the most of college experience, the student should GET INVOLVED. Joining organizations and clubs that interest the student make it possible for him/her to meet people with similar interests. Getting involved allows students to meet more people and make new friends, some of which they may keep for life.

What is it that you are interested in. Are you career oriented, faith oriented and hungry for learning. Do not jump to the first offer. Do your research

When you begin you expedition into finding the right college for yourself or loved ones be sure to be mindful of the community around you. Do your homework and see what college will offer the most help in school placement and helping in making the transition into college life a smooth one for parents and potential students alike. If finacial aid is a big concernn for you find a college that will offer the most grants and rewards, and find out about participatory school grants and loans. Parents go to the school visit day and view the campus for yourself. This is the best time to ask question from your guide and other students around the campus. Do not rush into a disicions as this is some of the most important years of your life. Learn and have fun whilst doing so.

The college experience is determined by the student's preference. Students who want just an education should choose the university that best suits what major they want to graduate with that has a good program that will benefit them. For the other students that want an education but be able to socialize and have fun should choose a university that has a strong social network with on-campus activities, fraternities, and sororities while picking a good educational school. College is expensive but finding the cheapest school is not always going to have a student's preference integrated into it. Parents should not force their children into attending a certain school but let the child pick ones that will suit them. Making the most of the college experience also relies in the student. If they do not go out and participate in things then the college experience will be long and drawn out. But when they socialize and participate in on-campus activities and get involved, that is when the student will feel at home at the university and realize how great the college experience is. It all relies on the student and how they achieve the college experience.

My advice will have to be strictly for students because they are the ones that have to attend the school and live there. I would start out decided if you would like to attend a public or private university. Once determining this, you will need to decide if you are more comfortable with a large campus with large classes or a small campus with less people in your classes. This is crucial to your decision. At this point in the selection process you are ready to choose between 5 and 10 universities you could see yourself attending and apply. You will need to save all of your essays because they may be repetitive. After completing the applications and waiting for responses, you will have the opportunity to visit the campuses and decide what school best suits you. Once deciding and starting school, my best advice is not to go home for the first month. You should stay on campus, meet new people and get involved - you won't regret it! College is your chance to start fresh and to create the best memories of your youth so take the steps necessary to do so. Have fun and be safe!

Finding the right college is all about where your comfortable. I believe that if you grew up in a small town then maybe you should fing a college in a small town. If you are not going to be comfotable in the area you are going to college then it can stress you. Your college experience should be fun and exciting as well as a great learning experience at the same time. Try to go to all the events and activities that are being held; just don't let it interfere with your work. In my opinion, you should spend an hour on each class a day but make sure you also spend an hour on yourself in between the hours of homework. This way you don't get overwhelmed with all the work.

The advice i would give to other students picking out their college would have to be know what it is you want from a college. Decided if you want small classes with more one-on-one time with the professors or if you would rather enjoy a bigger class where the professor does not know everyone in the classroom. Also i would have to say be sure you get to take a tour of the campus and get to know a few of the faculty and students, that way if you do choose that school you will already have connections and outlets to be able to branch out at your school more. Picking a college that is best for you can be difficult but the most important thing i would have to ssay when picking out a college is to weigh out your options and think about the pro's and cons from each college or university.

If you're considering TLU, and you want something that is small and can give you the best education and support that you could find, then you'll make the right decision with TLU.

Visit the campus that you plan on attending. If it is the right university you should know it. The small classes and availability of the professors here at Texas Lutheran University are what drew me in. The most important thing is that you visit and if you feel comfortable and at home while on the campus of your intended university.

Find one that fits you well

If you are a genuine Christian, be sure you are careful about what your school teaches, because you may end up losing your faith because of false teachers. Your relationship with God is most important, so seek Him first and He'll take care of the rest.

Visit several different types of school during your search. If you only visit small schools or private schools, you will never know if a larger or public school would have been right for you. Most campuses, especially small schools, are eager for prospective students to visit and are very accomodating when setting up personalized visits. (I worked in the admissions office at TLU.) Don't be afraid to ask for the things you want to do-- if you want to meet the band director or the football coach or a biology professor because you are interested in those things, the admissions staff will do their best to make it happen.