Benedictine University Top Questions

I have received a sense of independence from college. All my life, I have been counting on my mother to do everything for me, but now that I am no longer living with her, I have to figure out how she was able to put up with me for all of these years. I never realized how needy and dependent I was until my roommate told me she was getting sick of teaching me how to do laundry, fold clothes, and find phone numbers. I’ve learned how to pay for things I want; something my mother’s always done. College has been valuable to attend. Between the early classes and late night studying, I have learned more than what I thought I was capable of. I have grown spiritually at the chapel services in the morning and the late night service on Sunday. I have made many new relationships with people that I get to see every day and even all day if I wanted. College has also taught me how to be a responsible adult. I have learned how to manage my money and time more responsibly; I think that this is something that everyone should learn.

So far, college was not just the "huge paty" that everyone made it out to be. I have learned that there is so much more to it. My college experience has caused me to mature while discovering myself in the process. School work. sports, and other clubs/activities have made me gain responsibility and take pride in what I give get involved in. Being away from home and on my own at Benedictine University has forced me to make decisions for myself. My education is very valuble to me and now, more than ever, I have come to realize the great measures education can take me. I appreciate the diversity my capus has as well as all of the help everyone seems to offer. The atmosphere is very peacful and I feel safe on the campus of Benedictine. It is great knowing that people at school care about me just as much as my loved ones back at home. I have come to cherish the new friends I have made in the class room, at social events and even on the track. I am glad I chose Benedictine, it is perfect for me, and my future looks bright.

I have gained vast education and developed a strong foundation for my interest of study. Attending school has been valuable since it is beneficial and crucial for my future. Hopefully with this scholarship money, I could use it towards my tuition so that I can continue my studies to becoming a dentist.

I strongly believe that your experience in college is what you make of it.

Now that I have completed my first semester at Benedictine University as a College freshman, not only have I gained academic knowledge that will get me a step closer to graduating in 2014, but also the independence that I did not have before. I am the first in my family to attend college, and I am determined to graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science. I am thankful for the oppurtunity my parent's have given me in being able to attend college, an opportunity that unfortunately they did not have. Attending college has been very valuable to me because it has taught me life lessons such as independence and responsibility and also because it has given me a way to make my parents proud. I dream of the day when my family cheers for me as my name is spoken and I walk across the stage to recieve my degree in Health Science. I dream of the day when I get my career started. I know that these dreams cannot be accomplished unless I attend college. I am planning to make the most of my time here at Benedictine University.

I returned to college at the tender age of 35. I've always been and advocate of education but the reality is no degree meant not job advancment. I wish I could say the reason I hadn't returned was because I was busy helping to save the world. But no, I've just been busy. Returning to school has made me especially gifted in the art of prioritizing. To read my homework assigment or to wash the dishes, to make love or to go to sleep, each decision must be carefully filtered through my time prism. My college experience has also taught me the value of creating a support group amoung my fellow students. When I initially returned to school I only sought out students of my same age group, thinking we had to unite in order to stand against the younger students. But I quickly learned, there was no us and there was no them. We were all in this together. My college experience has made me a better wife, mother, friend and community activist because I have learned to love my current station in life while striving to become better. Thank you!

The college experience is what most young adults look forward to but for some it can be a rough and difficult transition to a new way of life. My experience was rough and difficult but changed me for the better. Three main things that I have gained and value are responsibility, priorities, and communication Responsibility is needed to have a successful year at college or grades will suffer. Getting to class on time, turning in and completing assignments on time and being expected to know your material is what responsibility demands in college. Priorities are things I had to manage in order to have a smooth week. Juggling homework , time, and other events that life through my way was a struggle. I had to become a professional time manager in order to survive every week. Communication is something I value greatly because if a student does not break out of his shell and decides to talk to teachers and students that student will have trouble getting through college. The people that surrounded me everyday at college are the people that can help me succed and be a better person. College opens new doors and changes a person for the better.

I have learned new ways of looking at things. I fell like so far my college experiance gave me a new out look on how to be independant by living on campus and away from home. it also gives you that hands on experice with lab work that i always dreamed of doing as an adult. as a bonus you make life long friends along the way.

Through out my college experience i've gotten independence because through out high school i've always depended on others which slowed me somewhat down in college. Now i'm learning on my own and learning how to be apart of the group then just depending on others. I have recently found a job that requires me to do everything on my own and communicate effectively with others. College build character within each and every person that helps them strive to become who ever they want to be if they take the first step to bring their self into success.

With all the apprehensions I had about going away to school disappeared after the first month or two at Benedictine. The students, faculty and staff have all been so very helpful with all my questions and needs. The dorms (Ondrak)are comfortable enough to accommodate me and everything I do. Both of my roomates have been great to be around as well as all the other people on my floor. I have yet to meet anyone I didn't feel comfortable to be around or talk with. The transportation methods I have learned to use over the past two years; the Mega Bus, Metra and Amtrack are learning experiences I woulden't have imagined as a Junior or Senior in high school. It's the true, genuine feeling of being wanted that makes Benedictine such a valuable, life changing experience. I look foward with anxious anticipation to my next few years at Benedictine.