Greenville College Top Questions

College really means a lot to me. My passion in life is to take care of people. My father has been disabled since 2004, and I have been taking care of him since. I found that college would be the best decision for me because taking care of my dad made me see that my passion is nursing. My college experience so far has been wonderful. It really made me grow up and work to achieve my goals in life. It’s very valuable for me to be in college because it is the only way to achieve what I know I am meant to do. My college is very helpful and wants to help me to be a nurse. Having my own responsibilities means so much to me and college has really helped me grow up. I value working for what I want and need and that is one of the main reasons college means so much to me. That’s why I need help to achieve my goals and this scholarship would really help me.

Going to college has been a priviledge to say the least. Coming from a family of seven, money has always been tight. I have always wanted to attend college in the hopes of having a better life for myself and my family. So far, college has been tough. Having a year old son at home and a fiance with a brain tumor, college can get difficult to manage with my responsibilities at home. Although I have many responsibilities, college has been wonderful. I look forward to getting up everyday just for the sake of learning all that I can. College has been very valuable to me. Not only do I appreciate going more because I am the first one in my family, but also realize that it will help me in the future. Everything I learn in college I want to use everyday in my life. I want to know the true meaning behind concepts so I tie it to life. General education courses are not just classes to get a degree, it is the pure essence of learning. I have been truly blessed for getting to go to college, and I can't wait to continue my education!

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There have been so many life lessons that I have learned from this school, it is hard to pick just a few. Being on the Autism Spectrum (Asperger's) made me dread going to college. I did not know how I would be able to survive the difficult classes, the socialization, or the mistakes that I knew I would be making (it was my first time living on my own). When I came to Greenville, I discovered many new friends, met awesome teachers, and have learned so much about who I am as a person. I have learned some basic rules to live by (do not wait until the last minute to go shopping, do not get into the shower directly after dying hair blue, etc.) as well as major life lessons (how to hold a discussion, how to study for classes). I suppose that the biggest thing that I learned in college is that I do not know everything, and that I do not have to. Life is not all about the facts, it is more about the questions that can come up along the way, and the friends that can be made.

College is not a four-year social party. Friendships are valuable, and the trips to restaurants and shops in St. Louis, what's not to love? Yet, college is the precipice between adolescence and adulthood, and it is here, where we enjoy enough independence to dictate our own bedtimes and diets while relying on Mom and Dad for financial support, where we decide who we are going to be when we emerge into the "real world." By now, I do not learn new facts, but I learn how to think, critically, philosophically, and spiritually. My thought is cultivated here, and I find myself growing with daily decisions, sacrifices, and relationships I make on this small campus. Here at Greenville, community is our anthem, which I see in the solid connection weaved through each student, as well as everything each student gives back, to Greenville or beyond. As a transfer student from a state university where I felt anonymous, I see the stark contrast to Greenville, where every student is loved and is able to see God working in his/her life through the examples set by our peers and mentors. With guidance and education, we will shape the future.

I have been able to get a lot out of the Communication Department at Greenville College. I have been able to start my own radio show, perform in a number of the Theater productions, and have also been able to help with the construction involved in these productions. This, along with my participation in on campus groups, including the Improv team, have shown me how much I value the communicative arts, and have shown me that I want to pursue these areas in the future. Plus, with all of these experiences under my belt, and many more to come, I am very confident in what I will be able to do in the future in these fields, and am in a position where I feel that a career in one of these fields is imminent.

While attending Greenville College, I have learned about who I am as an individual. When I came to college I thought I had my whole entire life figured out. In all reality, I had nothing figured out at all, except maybe some of my values and goals in life. I have been able to broaden my goals, and realize what are true values to myself. While attending Greenville College I have learned to become a better person in putting other people before myself, I have become closer in my faith, and I have also become a better leader, student, and even teammate. The first two years of my college education have been very self teaching, I hope that in the next two years of my college experience I can continue to learn more about myself as well as learning about others and how to handle certain situations for the future.

I have gotten a great education and a better outlook on life. I am learning about myself and what my interests are so that I can choose a future career based on more that just how much money I may make. I have made new friends and enjoy being with them in my spare time. I am looking forward to my future with anticipation for a good job and a great family life. I want to make a difference in the world and not just be another person struggling through life. I believe my life is richer and will be much more fulfilled because I went to college rather than straight in to the workforce. College is expensive but the investment is well worth it for me. I would recommend to most everyone that they should go to a four-year college and live on campus for at least some of their post-high school education to experience life without your parents knowing every move you make. Thank you for your consideration and have a great day!

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would remind myself to always follow my heart. God places things on my heart for a reason and I should always be careful to listen to Him. I would tell myself that being a good person matters more than a lot of the things that I got tangled up in during high school. What I wear to school dances and to school, having a nice car, and being popular are things that will be easily forgotten by my peers. However, being a good person will not only be remembered by my peers, but it will also stay with me after high school and I will carry it on, teaching my children to be good people. In high school there were times when I was afraid to stick our for being different, but I would encourage myself to steer away from the status quo and be true to myself. I don't think that there were enough positive examples in high school and I would tell myself to make sure that I am always setting a positive example, even when no one is watching.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would definitely prepare myself for the huge transition that comes between high school and college. I would warn myself of the cafeteria food, which is sometimes good and sometimes terrible. I would also warn myself about how easy it is to gain weight during the first year of college, and tell myself to eat less and make time to exercise. I would tell myself to budget my time wisely in order to complete all the homework assignments on time. Also, I would tell myself that the homesickness will go away after a few months, and I will meet many new friends. But most of all I would tell myself to relax and enjoy the new and exciting life that awaits me at college. Instead of filling my last few months at home with stress and nervousness, I would tell myself to enjoy my family and look forward to the new opportunities that are waiting for me at college. I would tell myself to think of college as a new and exciting adventure, not a scary place filled with strange people.