Central Michigan University Top Questions

I have only completed one semester so far but I have learned so much already. I have learned about myself, the people around me, new habits, and what I want to do with my future. Attending Central Michigan has so far been very valuable, it has led me to so many different experiences I would have never considered. Living with strangers to majoring in computer science as well as graphic design are some of the things I never would have imagined myself doing. College has taught me responsibility, time management, and to pay attention to the fine details. I am growing as a person because of this opportunity and I expect to continue to be open to new opportunities and learn as much as possible while I am here.

In college, I have learned, like all students, how to live by myself. I have learned that it is very important to keep track of your time with homework and social life. College has definatley allowed me to have the space away from my parents to grow up. Being in college helps you develop many social skills too. You are in a place where at most you know two percent of the college's population. I have gotten the chance to meet so many new people and descover who I am. It has helped me be me. I think college is a very valuable part of life because you get the biggest oppertunity to grow as a person. I was very fortunate to get the chance to experience life away from home. Its important to be able to discover who you are for yourself. Not only have I had the chance to discover who I am, furthering my education is a blessing. A lot of people do not get to further their education. I get to have more job opportunities. I am very fortunate and I think college is an exprerience that everyone should have.

Coming out of high school, I was not certain I wanted to attend a university. After being here four years, I am so thankful that I have. The lessons I have learned these past few years cannot be measured. They are priceless. Each semester I feel I am becoming more and more capable to succeed in my field. I feel that I am gaining the expertise and knowledge to be a good leader and worker for my career ahead, and I am getting more and more anxious to graduate and change the world by enhancing the quality of life for those around me. But college is not only giving me the tools to complete a job I am passionate about doing, it is also teaching me life skills, like the ability to relate to people who live and think very differently than I do. One thing I will take away from this college experience is that I will never stop learning from those around me. It is the people who are the most different from us who we learn the most from. My name is Bethany Juen, and I am a Commercial Recreation major at Central Michigan University.

I am currently in the process of transferring colleges. I was attending a four year university as a major in elementary education. When I finished my first year, I realized I was not satisfied. The classrooms were big, and we were lectured at on a daily basis. There was very little, if any, individualized attention. At the time, I was also experiencing problems at home, which didn't help my school situation. I finally decided to switch majors to general studies, and just take general education classes until I figured out what I wanted to do with my life. I started looking at transferring to other colleges, but was still unsure of what I wanted to do. Then I discovered Brown Mackie College - Fort Wayne. I took a tour and had an interview, and was accepted to study to be a veterinary technician. I have never been more excited to attend school. Animals are my passion, and being able to help them is my life-long dream.

Entering college has been a whole new world. It has taught me how to become a better student, learn to live with people, and break out of my comfort zone. In college, you must make sure you do the reading and learn what is necessary for the class. I have learned how to manage my time between classes and the best ways to study to ace my classes. At home, I always had my own bedroom and bathroom, and after moving to the dorms, I had to get used to sharing a small room with another person I had never met before and sharing a small bathroom with three other girls. It has been really valuable to learn how to live and work with other people. As for breaking out of my comfort zone, it can be scary meeting new people and not knowing anyone in class. College has helped me open up, talk to new people without having the comfort of my high school friends, and join clubs and organizations to meet new people. College has really helped me become a more independent person and helped me overcome real life challenges. It has been a great experience so far!

I have met great people during my college experience so far. There are many people that are willing to help you. There are so many resources to take advantage of in order to succeed. I learned that you have to study harder and actually known the material. This has made me more dedicated to my work and to learn. It has also made me think more about my future and what my major will be. College has turned me into a better student and a independent individual.

I have been attending community college since my sophomore year in high school. Doing so has shaped me in many ways—not just on an educational level, but from a personal perspective as well. I've always been self disciplined and driven to achieve my goals, but taking college level courses has made me more aware of what those goals are and what type of effort it takes to achieve them. It has allowed me to become more organized and independent when it comes to my school work and has taught me quite a bit that I am confident will stick with me throughout the rest of my life. As I mentioned, I feel that the college experience has shaped me from a personal standpoint and has molded me into a more self-aware, motivated young adult. I'm a believer that each experience we go through in life shapes us into who we will eventually become and I feel that the opportunity to attend college has definitely been one of those experiences. Thus far, it has been valuable to me in many ways and I know that it will continue to be as I push farther in my studies.

In high school I was torn between attending a community college and a large university; basically a decision, in my mind, between saving money and having fun. But now that I'm here at college, I found out it's not only fun that college has to offer. My old chemistry teacher always responded with a certain quote when we told him something was unfair: recognize, adapt, and overcome. Thus, the most important thing I've gotten out of my college experience is learning how to do these three things. By that, I mean I have been tossed into a building with 300 other teenagers I don't know and been told to get along with them, study hard, have a social life, get a job, clean up my own messes, do my own laundry, and a million other things. My time so far at college has just been a giant learning experience and I continue to learn every day. I've gained valuable life experience, common knowledge (and a little academic knowledge), maturity, personal skills, and decision making skills. The things I've gained from my experience in college are the most valuable part of my life so far.

I think that college is vaulable to attend because without a college education you can not get a good career or make decent money. College is one of the most important things that a person can do, without a degree a person can not do anything except retail or some other dead end job. With a college education you can have a career that challenges you and fullfills you. People that says college is a waste of time are just afraid to go to school and learn new things. If you want to be successful in life then you got to learn something everyday so that you don't stagmate.

Honstly to pick just one word to describe my college experience I would choose growth. I do not know the person I would be today if I had chosen a different univeristy to attend. I have become friends with people I may have never given the time of day in high school, I've learned what it is like to be living on my complete own, having to pay my bills. I have learned to adapt to other people, and live with 7 other girls for two of my years in college. I have experienced how to communitcate with professors when I need advice on something. I have matured tremedously over the past 3 and a half years, I can't find the words to beging to explain. This college has given me a sense of belonging and community that I know I could not have gotten anywhere else. This school has giving me opportunites and experiences that I will forever look back on and be proud of. I love this school and will forever be a Chippewa! :)