Kalamazoo College Top Questions

From my perspective as a maturing adult I would tell my younger self to keep myself collected and at peace. There is no rush and stress to worry about that eerything I had worked for will pay off in the new experiences and events that I will live. In addition, to be proud of all the accomplishments and setbacks and that soon all the stress and late nights will be paid off and be fullfilling.

Follow your interests to find your passions. Be diverse. Be open to any and every experience.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school senor self; I would let her know that it is okay if kids make fun of you. At least this is your last year of school and good grades is what will get you scholarships. You would not have to rely on student loans which you would have to spend at least ten or more years to pay back. Don't be afraid to raise your hand in class because the only way you learn is by asking. Always ask the teacher for help if you did not understand your assignments. Do not let other students dictate your life by saying college prepatory classes are for nerds. These are the most important classses you can take which gets you prepared for college and counts toward your degree. Apply for as many scholarship as you can because college can become expensive. Pay close attention in english class because there will be many college days you will be up writing reports and giving speeches in class. Instructors are not lenient when it comes grammar errors. Always remember to turn assignments on time because procrasination is not a good excuse.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice as a high school senior it would be a very long speech. During my senior year I had just giving birth to my first child. I had firgured I made it this far so I'm basically finished. I began to slack off. My advice to myself would be never slack off. Even though it is your senior year give it the best you can. Go to class every day, go to class on time and give your all with your work. I started off with a 3.5 and my gpa dropped drastically because I thought I had more important things to worry about. Now I'm giving it my best to find things to help me get through college. Never back off and push until graduation day. Also never let anything get in the way of your dreams.

Take every opportunity you can get, there are so many resources and connections available to you, especially in a college setting, that you have to make the most of it while you can.

Leo you need to relax. Every one of the students whose class you will make a part of has just as many contradicting preconceptions about what this "college" thing is as you do. No single preconception will be right or wrong. Remember that as soon as you form expectations you are creating an opportunity to let yourself down. Getting caught up in the goings on of others around you during this tumultuous life experience - while it may seem attractive - will not easily help you understand what you have come to this college see, experience, set out for, and achieve. Let these people come naturally, that way you'll find they mean so much more to you and most likely you to them as time passes. These are some of the people that will provide emotional support for you when personal challenges that flabbergast you come your way. However, if you get too caught up in your peers, you might overlook your professors. Never let your preconceptions about these professors hinder your appearance in their eyes and your willingness to meet with them at the first doubt of certainty. Be stoic, be compassionate, and keep your ears and eyes open.

One of the most important things that I learned as freshmen was the importance of enjoying the material that was given to me by my professors. When I did the assignments at the last minute, I only focused on finishing and trying to meet the minimum of the assignment. This approach was often stressful and I did not feel much satisfaction when most of my assignments were finished. However, when I actually took the time to break down my assignments into quantities that I could absorb, it was easier for me to digest the material. This process enabled me to enjoy my readings and my writing assignments because now I had the time to reflect on my work and allow myself to be immerse in the material rather than just speed my way to finish my assignment. Through the use of a planner, I was able to be more productive both academically and socially in the new community that I now found myself in. By successfully managing your time, you can enjoy many more of the opportunities that your college offers all while accomplishing your tasks, assignments, and goals.

Kalamazoo College offers a 13:1 student to staff ratio. Simultaneously, Kalamazoo places a high importance on success inside and outside of the classroom. Courses are offered in three trimesters of 10 weeks. Thus, it is a fast-paced and demanding schedule. However, the close-knit environment allows easy access to professors who I have found who genuinely care about the success and well-being of students. The Kalamazoo community also expects students to get involved in the outside world, placing high importance on environmental sustainability, community organization, and social awareness. The 'K Plan' has opened my eyes to opportunities which await me. Freshman year, I was chosen to work in a law externship in which I learned not only how lawyers live in the office, but in the home, where I was able to stay with my boss, an alumni. Currently, I am benefiting from K's study abroad program which is paid in full through tuition. I would have never had the opportunity to travel and experience seeing the Mona Lisa in Paris or standing on the bridge of Robert the Bruce. I am living what I had only learned about in my two prior years at Kalamazoo.

I'm getting great experience in the community college I'm currently attending, as I've gain more knowledge thanks to the great instructors I've gotten. I believe I've become a better student as I'm more responsible in everything I do,such as studying harder for my tests and working harder on my school work. I've established discipline in my study habits and ensuring that I'm always punctual for my casses as I know I'm no longer in high school. I have learned that you can't procrastinate and be successul as every second is valuable to study and complete homework and cannot be wasted. The years I have spent in Clark College have been very valuable to me as I have grown not only as a student but also as a person as I have learned that giving up is not the answer to reach your goals. Also being around other students that have their own set of goals has been a great influence on my goal setting,and what it is that I really want to do in my life. I have found the skills I have to reach my goals.

We attend college under the pretense of learning. We will study, we will sweat, we will pull all nighters, and we will go to class. We will learn, learn, learn, until we've learned enough to get a degree and utilize what we've learned to make money. But no one can deny what other kinds of things we learn at college. Some of them will not say good things about our characters such as when we learn to lie or when we learn to cheat by hiding notes in the paper towel dispenser in the girls' bathroom closest to class. Oddly, I have not learned these things. I have merely learned that people actually DO these things. I was the girl who read all of the assigned reading and didn't even THINK of using cliff notes because that's cheating and who would do that? My college experience so far has taught me the rarity of a truly good student and drastically increased my self-worth because I am one. I can do everything fairly and still succeed and knowing this has given me confidence and power, two thinks I utterly lacked in high school.