Bowie State University Top Questions

My college experience thus far has taught me that anything I put my mind to, I can achieve. Possibilities are endless for me now because I have exposed myself to higher education. I have defied statistics put on my race, generation, and gender by coming to college. The college experience is teaching me about time management, standing out in a crowd, working in a team, and completing a task til the end; not quitting. Not only am I aquiring head knowledge, but life knowledge about how to communicate well, articulate, and express solutions to some of society's issues. Being in college is making me an asset to my community instead of a liability. I am a better person always growing because I am attending college. Now I understand that the sky is no longer my limit because there are footprints ion the moon. I can do anything.

So far, my college experience has really helped me grow as a person. In high school, I didn't take school seriously. I wouldn't sudy for tests and I almost never did homework. I'd always tell myself, "I'll do better next week." Eventually "next week" turned into "next month/semester/year." I was also painfully shy. I kept to myself and would be afraid to talk to anyone or to even be noticed. There were times that I'd be so depressed; I felt as if my life was just a succesion of bad days. College has allowed me to prove to myself that I am intelligent and that I can achieve my goals if I apply myself. The professors are extremely supportive and my classmates have helped me to be more social. Where in high school a "D' wouldn't be out of place on my report card; in college I am making the Dean's List every semester. I finally feel that I'm making progress in my life; a feeling that I honestly thought I'd never have. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to attend college, its been a life changing experience.

Though Bowie State University was not my first choice, I am pleased with my overall college experience. College presented me with the opportunity to evolve spiritually, socially, and academically. My entire outlook on life underwent an exciting metamorphosis. Coursework, volunteering, and internships have prepared me for a meaningful career in social work and I have established relationships with professors and classmates that I know will last beyond my time as a student. College has been valuable to attend because now I am part of a network--I have a support team of staff, faculty, classmates, and supervisors that are interested in my success. I am confident that Bowie State Univesity has prepared me to matriculate into society and provide much needed service to my community.

My college experience at Bowie State University has be remarkable. I have been challenged by the proffesors and other staff members to be greater than any expectation that i may have set for myself. I have learned the importance of hard work and determination. While at the prestigious BSU, I have met wonderful, caring people and I would not choose to go anywhere else to complete my undergraduate studies.

College for me has been wonderful. My experience at Bowie State University was one that was so amazing I deiced to continue on with my education there by attending Graduate School. Bowie State University provided me with an opportunity not just to learn a craft that I had never worked in before, but to develop my craft and excel it, my craft being Broadcast Journalism. Bowie pushed me to step outside of the box and venture into things I thought I would never do like working behind the camera and producing and directing as well. I also obtained from Bowie State a degree in Communication and not only did I graduate but I did it with honors and that is because when I went to class I LOVED what I was doing, it felt like play not school work. My professors were amazing and the Communication department is like a family. I gained knowledge about the profession I was going into on many different levels, gained knowledge about the world, and politics and most importantly gained not only lifetime friends, a LIFETIME FAMILY. I would not trade my education experience at Bowie State University for any other school.

I have made wonderful friends and emotional connections with my professors. Since my school is a smaller school, we have opportunities as students to develop relationships with our professors. I have learned many things in my government department have been inspired to apply for scholarships and believe in myself. Not everyone at my school has had the opportunities that I have had. Nevertheless, I am happy to be an attended of Bowie State University.

College has taught me how to prioritize my time and money. Non-essential things are distinguished from necessities. Also, living out of the house has helped me to survive on my own and abide to a schedule.

I have become a much wiser and more well-rounded person from my college experience. I have learned to make more careful decisions and to plan ahead whenever possible. I have also gained more control over my emotions and my character, and as a result I have much more stamina to deal with any obstacles or hardships that may challenge me in the future. I have also made genuine friends in my college experience thus far, and I believe these friends will be with me for decades to come. My college has taught me to have confidence in myself and to believe that I can achieve anything that I work toward, thus I have a more determined and unyielding spirit than before I attended my college. My college has given me the resolve that says, "Professor/employer/judge, I can meet your challenge and I can excel beyond what you expect of me. It's fine if you don't believe me, because I'll prove it to you beyond a shatter of a doubt. Just watch." I believe my college has been valuable to attend for giving me such a resolve.

Out of ny college experience I have learned real life experiences. The experiences help me to gain valubla lessons and resources. I believe college has emphasize a growth in knowledge, the understanding of the world and different cultures, and is given me the kind of education that will make me become well-rounded and literate. College has open up and will continue to open up opportunities for me. It has been very valuable for me not only for education purposes, but also in the fact that it haas broaden my horizon. I believe nowhere else in life will I be around so many different people with such diverse and similar interests at the same time.

Out of my attendance at Bowie State University, so far I have learned alot in regards to personal growth and developement. No matter what age you are or what point of life you find yourself engaged within there is always a new lesson to be learned, and new knowledge gained as a result of that experience. I can recall an experiences revolving both around the academic spectrum of college and social spectrum in which I am thankful that I have gone through the experience. I believe the proper term would be to "live and learn". The process is how we all as students within college mold ourselves to bring out our true potential as citizens within society, even after we have acquired that degree of education the acquirement of knowledge is still endless. So far, I am in my sophomore year, and still have two more years until graduation but within my college experience I have gained insightful knowledge and the value within that knowledge is my own personal growth as a person.