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College Talk

BY ABIGAIL INOSTROZA

As seniors get ready for the big day and many students are discussing the plans for after highschool, and what our career decisions are going to be. Though it may not be the most enjoyable topic to talk about with high school seniors, it is definitely important to talk about with your family, school counselor, and teachers. After graduating from high school, going to college or university or not going at all, is a new chapter in a person’s life that can also be one of the most terrifying chapters.

Luka Samardzija (12) is planning to major in economics at the University of California, Berkeley. During his decision process he took different factors into consideration. Samardzija said, “Cost, location, and education, in that order.” This technique was able to influence his decision of schooling while also allowing him to plan for a future in case his decisions change for his future. Samardzija said, “I decided to go into economics for a few reasons: it is a great major to have to pursue Law, which is something I’m considering, and also has applications in finance, banking, and investing if I decide not to become a lawyer.”

Though many Loma Linda Academy alumni have gone to many different colleges and universities, some of the most common schools that most alumni attend after highschool are Adventist schools.

According to the Loma Linda Academy college statistics provided by Lynne Hattendorf (career counselor) the most common universities attended from the past five years are, 116 students attended La Sierra University, 63 students attended Southern Adventist University, 58 students Walla Walla University, 29 students attended Andrews University, and finally, 26 students attended Pacific Union college. These statistics given by the career counselor at Loma Linda Academy, are shown to see the patterns of college acceptances and where students have experienced the most success in reaching their desired careers.

While others use their degree as a back up, others use their degree to help them be more prepared for their future career. Caroline Wagner (12) will be majoring in biology this fall and is hoping to have a career in either medicine or dentistry. Wagner said, “Biology is the major that will best prepare me for entrance exams and the career I choose!”

Depending on what you choose to do as your major or career, the most important thing is to do something that you enjoy and will enjoy doing. High school is a great time to find what your passions are and what you enjoy doing and then thinking to yourself, ‘is this what I want to do for

“For those who haven’t even applied to any colleges yet, it is not too late for many schools.” - Lynne Hattendorf