Hood College Top Questions

My college experience thus far has been a revelation. My first thought was to achieve an education because nowadays you cannot go far in life without it, and it would help to have it. As I go through this journey to become a Veterinarian, I realized that my college education will be opening up opportunity for me. I hope to continue to learn and help other with my education.

The college experience for me is a life-changing progression into adulthood. In high school, I did not study much and yet I still managed to get straight A's in the last three years. College, however, has brought me into a new world of responsibility and decision-making. I live on campus with a roommate and I now have to manage time on my own. I have learned how to take care of myself without the help of my family. I am also responsible for paying a large part of my education and this makes me value what I am being taught and drives me to try harder. I am determined to keep my grades in excellent condition because I know that the career world is very competitive. I need to become a worthy candidate in my field of study, which is Computer Science. College has been valuable to me in other ways too. I have encouraged myself to get involved into extracarricular activities because they will help shape my character and leadership skills for my future career. I want to be a strong person and be prepared to face anything in the future.

Hood college has given me the opportunity to reach my goal of becoming an Elementary and Special Education teacher. The program is rigorous, however it allows me to have a background in every academic subject and substatial experience in a real classroom. I have also formed strong bonds with my professors throughout my time here at Hood. Coming from a small highschool where I became close with my teachers there, I hoped to have the same experience at Hood. This has come true, and all of my professors care about my future and my well-being. As a small school, Hood has allowed me to branch out and have friends in all different aspects of school, for example, sports, clubs, classes, and artistic activities. I know that when I graduate Hood College, I will leave with the ability to teach in whatever state I desire due to the high reputation of the Hood College Education program. Also, I know that I will leave with life-long friends and relationships with professors, students, and coaches that I have made throughout my 4 years here.

So far I've gotten a lot out of it. Learning something new each day as well as a new expierence. It's valuable to attend for a better future.

In my first semester of my freshman year at Hood College, I have found my experience to be very valuable. I am taking five diverse courses and enjoy the learning experience of a small college with small classes where students can actually talk to professors and other students. The professors at this college seem extremely knowledgeable in their subject matter and enjoy teaching. I like what Hood College stands for and offers. I like the feel of the commuity. I am very impressed with the Honors program that I am in and the Communications Dept which I plan to major in. I am involved in many activities that Hood offers such as journalism, STARS (ambassadors), theater, improv, etc.

I have learned that juggling with children and college can be very difficult. I just have to tell myself that I must successfully complete what I started. Some instructors are difficult and some are very kind and understanding. The kind and understanding instructors motivates me to want to learn. They make their classes interesting so I would not want to miss a class unless an absolute emergency. College also help me to keep my mind focused on the positive for my future versus the negative at home. I am usually so busy with school requirements that I dont have time to worry about all the bad things that are happening in my personal life. In other words, school is positive therapy for me and my children. At the same time, I am able to be a positive role model for them and it encourages them in wanting to learn more. Infact, they will sit and do homework with me while I complete mine.

College, for me, is a growing up experience, and it is where I am building up my character. Coming in from high school I received a huge wake up call my first year. In high school receiving an "A" wasn't that hard to do because I was able to go home, away from my friends, and study. College was where I had to decide which was more important, school or a social life. It was hard to balance both friends and school, but I managed. At first it was also hard to be away from home, but a strong focus on my goals and with the help of great friends, I was able to mature more into an adult. Without attending college I know I would not have matured as fast as I have. I am furthering my education, in order to become someone great in our society.

I have strengthened my intellectual understanding of many subjects by attending a liberal arts college. By attending a school outside of my home state, I have learned a new culture and have met many interesting, smart people. I have discovered a lot about myself, including what I think I want to persue as a career. I went into school wanted to study pharmacology, but ended up discovering that my real passion lies in anthropology, language, and archaeology. When I was younger, I tried to imagine who I would be when I was the age I am now. I realize now that I hadn't any idea the potential of who I'd become. Whenever I am on campus, studying or walking across campus to my classes, I constantly evaluate my college experience, which is quickly coming to a close. More and more, I feel both a sense of inspiration to apply my knowledge to my environment and a sense of happiness to explore my passions and remedy my academic curiousity.

My classes have allowed me further insight into the paralegal field. Before starting at ITT I did not even know what a paralegal was. All I knew was that a paralegal worked closely with attorney's on the different cases. So far I have learned that when I am pushed to do my best, that is when I do my best work. So far this whole experience has been very valuable. I have learned about myself, and I am preparing for my future as a paralegal, with the help of someone who has actually worked in the field. Other colleges give you the book smarts, and later on when you get into your field of work, that is the only thing that you will have. But the teachers at ITT show you what will actually happen and prepare you for those circumstances.

Thus far in my freshman year of college, I have gained a sense of belonging at my school. The people and environment are friendly, opening, and welcoming. I have had a semester of struggles with my history and spanish classes but the professors are always willing to lend a helping hand and work one-on-one with their students to ensure a successful grade in the class. I have gained a sense of knowing exactly what career path I want to pursue, and that has been reiterated at this school. Not only is the faculty and staff at the school are enjoyable to work with, but so are the students. We all work together and help each other out, just like an actual family. With the campus being so small most students know everyone on campus and really do treat each other with respect and treat you like their extended family.