Sunday, September 27, 2009

They Said It. . .

Some students sound off with advice on how to cope with distance in college

My advice would be to find a school that's right for you based on what's most important to you. If you are thinking about going to a school far away take a step of faith and do it! You'll grow a lot from it and learn more about yourself.”

-Caitie Compton, religion sophomore, Baylor University, Murrieta, California

 

“If you really love the school that you’re going to go to, then get as involved as possible.  Get in a bunch of clubs and continue to pursue the things you did in high school.  Get as involved as possible because then you don’t think about being home or family because you’re always doing something.”

-Tim Marquis, meteorology junior, University of Oklahoma, Appleton, Wisconsin

 

“I would definitely encourage it because you can always go back home whenever you want.  It’s a really growing experience.  You grow up a lot because you have to be self dependent.  Mom and dad aren’t there to solve your problems and that can only help you.”

-Kyle Burke, chemical engineering junior, University of Oklahoma, Thousand Oaks, California

 

“I would definitely get plugged in.  Also you need to be open to friendships and not closed off to people.  It sounds cliché but that’s what you need to do.  Stick to your convictions as well.”

-Lindsay Lanthripe, early childhood education sophomore, University of Oklahoma, Diamond Bar, California

 

“I would say just make sure that there are people there that you can really connect with and build community with; people that are on the same page as you with the same desires and goals for life.

-Sammi Fuller, early childhood education sophomore, University of Oklahoma, Diamond Bar, California

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