Shippensburg University

Search
Search
News
Multimedia
Sports
Ship Life
Opinion
Subscribe
Entertainment
Send a Tip
Podcasts
Donate

Shippensburg University

°
Full Forecast

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Slate

Subscribe

Print Edition

  • News
  • Opinion
  • Ship Life
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Multimedia
  • Send a Tip
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Entertainment
  • Ship Life
  • Multimedia
  • Podcasts
  • Special Issues
  • Send a Tip
  • Donate
Search

Subscribe

 

2/6/2018, 3:40pm

We asked: What is the biggest lesson you have learned at college?

By Madeline Walsh
We asked: What is the biggest lesson you have learned at college?

Share

  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Mail
  • Print

College is the time to make big mistakes, take big leaps and find out who you are. It can be challenging to navigate. That is why these current Raiders and alumni chose to share the biggest lessons they’ve learned here at Shippensburg University. 


Giovani Onativia - Alumnus

“If you have the opportunity to take an internship, take it. The experience you’ll get is a great resume builder and introduces you to the field you’re interested in.”


Ashley Mendoza - Sophomore

“Don’t procrastinate, if you get an assignment given to you at  a certain date, get started as soon as possible so you stay on track.”


Cheick Diaoune - Sophomore 

“The biggest lesson I’ve learned in college is to make responsible choices. A lot of stuff can happen that is out of your control so you’ve just got to make responsible decisions.”


Emily Erby - Senior 

“Take the plunge and go toward what you’re actually passionate about instead of trying to do something that is just not for you.” 


Leara Swartz - Junior 

“Time management is more important than you would think. Organizing and prioritizing is your best friend in the long run.”

Share



Related Stories

Shippensburg University faculty joined Jay Sidhu (center) and Sherrod Davis (center-right) in advocating for student entrepreneurs.

Lessons in leadership with entrepreneurs Jay Sidhu and Sherrod Davis

By Savannah Silvestre

Chemistry professor Joseph Shane speaks on Julian’s fight for equality alongside the NAACP.

‘The Man Who Wouldn’t Give Up’

By George Hogan

Students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences enjoying conversation during a social hour. 

The College of Arts and Sciences hosts social hour to build global friendships

By Adam Sheaffer


The Slate welcomes thoughtful discussion on all of our stories, but please keep comments civil and on-topic. Read our full guidelines here.


Most Popular


2/3/2026, 2:00pm

‘Starfleet Academy’ Review: Boldly going in the same bad direction as all new television

By Matthew Scalia / Opinion Editor

2/10/2026, 9:00am

Town hall held in place of postponed data center hearing


2/19/2026, 11:05am

'The All-American Halftime Show' was Anti-Latino Racism


2/3/2026, 1:43pm

Big Data in Your Backyard



  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Work For Us
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Ship Life
  • Entertainment
  • Sports

All Rights Reserved

© Copyright 2026 The Slate

Powered by Solutions by The State News.