CUNY Hunter College Top Questions

The whole college experience has been quite an eye-opener. Honestly, I was hesitant that I will not be able to handle the higher education pressure and demand. In high school I was always warned that college is ten times harder and professors have no concern for their students, what so ever. Yet, Hunter College proved otherwise. It’s true in college, a student is definitely independent, yet there are still people out there whether is a classmate or a professor that are always willing to offer help. Especially, the professors who will never say no to help, if you simply ask for some. College has taught me how to become self-sufficient and take responsibility and most importantly accountability for every action I perform. Along with learning how to support myself and stand on my own, college expanded my curiosity and appreciation. Every moment merely became a learning experience for me. I will admit college is extremely difficult , but I am positive that the maturity level I learned to live up to, the different people I’ve met and the wisdom I've gained, has truly prepared me to face, overcome and learn from any struggle.

As a high school student, all I wanted to do was have fun and never took my academics seriously. I always seemed to have something better to do than study or finish my homework. I never failed a class, but I would never get a perfect grade either. At that time, college was a subject that I would always hold off on or rarely look into. After high school, I realized how hard the real world was and decided that in order to get a good job and live a good life, I was going to have to continue my education. College proved to be a struggle for me. I had to the freedom to show up to my classes whenever I wanted, or even not show up at all. I realized that I no longer was a child and had to take responsibilities for my own actions. College has helped me become a more responsible and mature adult. It has given me the self-esteem and motivation I need to succeed in life, and the satisfaction of knowing that I am no longer that spoiled little girl who had everything handed to her, as I was in high school.

I have gotten out of my college experience a world class education. Professors, counselors, mentors, and tutors have profoundly contributed to my successful education. I will succeed at my goals. Hunter College's have enabled me with tools to make the best the best out of my life as a confident and mature individual and citizen.

College level in america is very elemental, and I would strongly suggest to not give GE to people who already have a goal in mind. I studied my high school years in a foreign country, and the level in high school is far greater to the college-level in america. Until now, I have a 4.0 GPA without making any effort and just by going over the subjects that I already know; basically college has been very easy until now, but I have shaped-up all my skills which make me capable of transfering to a 4-year institution next year.

Hunter College has provided me with more cultural experiences than I've ever experienced. Although I've lived in New York City since the day I was born, Hunter College has enlighted me politically and artistically. I was ignorant to many of this country's social injustices before I began studying here and I am happy to have learned what needs to be changed in order for me to play an active role in shaping the political future in America. The quality of education I'm receiving here in regards to my major (English Literature) surpasses every school I've attended at every stage of my life. My professors have changed the way I think by training me to develop my thoughts creatively and articulate them in a manner that best reflects who I am. The skills the professors teach will remain with me in whatever career I pursue and will also prepare me for whichever graduate school I choose to go to. I couldn't ask for a more diverse and intellectual group of students and professors. I am pleased to see a college that genuinely values ethnic diversity and encourages healthy debating among students.

I was able to realize that I wanted to be a physical therapist because of the internship opportunities I was able to access through my college. The diversity in my college helped me be extrememly open to new people and new ideas, which I beleive will help me in my future endeavors. Going to such a diverse college that offers great opportunities in the heart of New York city has helped shape me into someone well equipped for a world outside of college, but it has also made me more interested in pursuing my further studies in Graduate School.

I have been very blessed with the opportunity just to attend college because most people where I'm from never got the chance. It has been very valuable to attend college because a lot of people I know never graduated from high school. I worked very hard to get where I?m at today and I?m very proud to say I?m headed in the right direction. My college is a really rewarding college and I?m very lucky to have chosen this one. Some colleges don?t bother to keep in touch with the students to make sure their succeeding in their classes. My college does what they can to help the students succeed in any way possible. It has also been one of the best experiences I?ve ever had because I always loved school and always dreamed of attending college. I?m going to work in the medical field and it?s such a good feeling just to know I will have the ability and the knowledge to help others one day. Education is the key to get up and above just existing and I?m forever thankful for having the opportunity to attend college.

College has provided the opportunity to reimagine the possibilities for my life. The knowledge and practical experience I have gained through readings, lectures and study groups, the degree I am earning, opens new doors for my own future. But the relationships formed here help me to see myself and my work more clearly. My professors and my classmates have offered their friendship and shared their views of the world. We've come from across the continents, from small towns and urban centers, and in this place, we all come together to dedicate ourselves to academic discipline, and we bring our stories with us. These stories, the diversity of thought and life experience have taught me to think carefully, to read critically and to listen with a truly open mind. In a world where honest discourse so often dissolves into polarized shouting matches in political, social and religious arenas, friendships that cross the lines we've drawn may be a way forard to greater understanding. College brings people together for short time, during some of the most formative years of life. And for that time, we learn together, live together and learn from each other.

I am bettering myself for my own benefit as well as for my children. I will be able to get a better job to support my family and I am also setting a better example for my children because I will be able to look at them and say that I did it while raising 3 children that they can go back to school when they graduate. I have learned that I am smarter than I gave myself credit for and that I am capable of handling whatever life throws out at me. I have always wanted to go back to school and came up with every excuse why I could not and now that I am in school, I am half way done with my 2 year program and could not be happier than to be able to say that I am in school and that once I graduate, I will have the knowledge to go with it.

My whole college experience has been quite memorable. I had people to guide me through my studies when I needed it. I was able to meet several close friends whom I still keep in contact with. We made study groups when possible and was able to go through the courses at Hunter College with ease. We help each other when we have trouble with our studies. Outside of school, we would meet up and go for lunch meetups. Other than meeting friends, I was able to set a time to meet up with an academic advisor when ever I had trouble with my studies. They will help me by telling me which courses would benefit me and what courses are best for my field of study. This college experience was valuable in a way that I could get the help I needed with my studies when possible.