Appalachian State University Top Questions

So far, my college experience has opened me to so many cultures and opportunities that I wasn't exposed to in high school. The level of intelectual challenge is much more than I expected, and it's nice to know that most everyone around me can teach me something different. Even though the temptation to stray off track is there, I try to stay around the people who will keep me motivated to keep going when I get distracted. I'm learning a lot about time management and people skills because of these temptations, and I know these skills are important to keep for the rest of my life.

I am just enrolling and and will be returning to school full time in January 2011 for nursing. I have a previous bachelor's degree (music) and 26 credits toward a master's (community arts mgt) but my heart is really in medicine. I am a little nervous about returning to school after so many years away, but very excited that I have the opportunity to return to school to do something I have always wanted to do. I think taking classes, even "fluff" classes, is good for anyone. Learning broadens and deepens the life of the learner, and ultimately those around him or her. Older learners have the added unique opportunity to set an example of lifelong learning for their children and their fellow students. College is what you make it, but it can also "make" you if you let it.

After attending Diablo Valley College for one year, I enxperienced a lot of different things that I have never had before in my entire life. Choosing classes and picking the right instructor was hard for a freshman; however, with some helps from friends who came from different countries around the world, I found my self enjoying the life that I have been having in United States. Ever since I was in Indonesia, I've made up my mind that I would take Graphic Design as my major and I took a class of Introduction for Graphic Design. The experience that I had by taking that class is very valuable. I could not beleve myself that my first and only billboard design that I made won a competition in Oakland and made into a real billboard in Berkeley. I was so amazed that I could won it. even though i got no price for winning it, I am still happy that I could win a competition in another coutry with my own effort and skills. Those memories and experiences are the most valuable part of my life that can never be taken away from me and I am glad of those.

I feel education is an important step to your future. It helps with the the block building of any career, no matter the experience you already have. You learn the fundamentals from the education standpoint and from someone with knowledge of the educational background. You get to put all of the steps together and use it in your everyday practices of the job or field you wish to pursue. I have alot of experience in Business Management, but to get paid more, to further your career, I also have to learn the educational aspect of my job. I really enjoy learning new things, different approaches on tasks, and hearing other peoples opinions. This really helps me step back and handle my daily tasks in a different way that I may not have done in the past.

So far I have learned about a bunch of different cultures and personalities. Since I live in the dorms I have had to learn to interact with people a lot. I have met a lot of knew friends and have enjoyed my experience so far. I have changed my ways of thinking about things from hearing other peoples way of thinking. College has also taught me how to manage my time and work as well. I have gained more independence and become more responsible as well. College has taught me to think for myself and figure out what I believe is right and wrong. I believe it has been good for me to interact with people who are different from me to help me grow as a person and learn who I am.

Lots of knowledge and friends.

I have grown tremendously over the years that I've been here as a student. I have met many different types of people and encounted different experiences that has shaped me into the woman I am today.

I have learned so much from my college experience. I have learned a lot about being a teacher. I have had really good classes that I have learned a lot from and I have already had two internships that have started to prepare me for my career. I still have a year left, but I feel like I have already learned SO much. In addition to learning how to be a successful and effective teacher, I have also come to learn who I am as a person. I have figured out what my beliefs are and how I can be the best that I can be. I have changed tremendously since I first started college. When I started out, I was a very shy, hesitant and sheltered person, and now I have come out of my shell and begun to learn who I am, where I want to go, and who I still want to become. I have learned how to live on my own. I have gained friends who feel more like family to me than just friends. And I have created a self-respect and love for myself ,which is more important than anything else I have gained.

I have gained knowledge from knowing which program to start out with first. Make sure it is something you love to do and you know it is right for you. For example, I thought it would the the Criminal justice program but it wasn't . It doesn't mean I didn't learn anything nor was my time wasted. I gained valuable things about our law system and how to give someone legal advise if I can to the best of my ability. Once I took a Career Survey and was lead into the right direction. I couldn't wait to start my new program Digital Media Technology. I would get to work with computers and animation. Then maybe one day have my name at the end of a video game credits or Disney movie. I think that furthering your education is a good idea. Not only is it required for jobs, but you could do something that you could really grow to love or already love. You shouldn't have to be stuck with something you hate, but do anyway to make a living. It is never to late to get back out there and prove yourself!

At Appalachian State, I have found everything I have wished for my college experience. I wanted friends: I found a close circle of students in my major that will be my network in the working world. I wanted to blend an arts major with the challenge of an honors program: I am on a first name basis with my Honors advisor, and the program places an emphasis on cross-curricular learning. I wanted to be in the mountains, and I wake up every day to the sun coming up over an orange and yellow mountain. I love it here. I am a violin performance major, and have been very satisfied with the quality of not only the general education program, but also with my major-specific classes. I am already working as a musician, learning skills that will help me form my career following graduation.