Miami University-Oxford Top Questions

I made some of the best connections and gained some of the best friends that I have in life. I learned not only content related to my major, but many valuable life lessons, such as living on my own away from my family and being independent. Being in college was valuable not only to give me a way to re-invent myself, but also to get me the job that I always dreamed of having. If I was given the chance, I would do my college experience the same all over again. The memories I have from that time in my life are priceless. You can't put a price on a good education.

I have had the college experience that most dream about. Fueled by the atmosphere of intellectual exploration, I have been inspired to delve into my texts, engage in discussion, and formulate opinions. Each day, I am motivated by my peers, professors, and the organizations that I belong to. From the moment I arrived at Miami University, I was determined to be both active in my studies and extracurricular activities. By talking to professors, I became informed of what my field in chemical engineering had to offer and was offered a position researching protein encapsulation for drug delivery. My enthusiasm for learning includes the many clubs and organizations that Miami has to offer. Through my participation in the mechanical engineering club to design and build a bike for a member of the Oxford community, I became immersed in engineering, physics, and construction. College has inspired me to take risks and participate in new activities including the bagpipe club and the broomball team. I have emerged as an open-minded, hard-working, and goal-oriented leader. I will extend my passion for learning throughout the campus and beyond to inspire others, voice my opinions, and elicit progress in my field and beyond.

I have matured a lot as a person. I have learned that in order to reach my goals I'll have to work hard. Additionally, I have learned that goals will be acheived in due time, I may not be ready for something at the present moment because I may not be mature enough for it at that time. I have meant life long friends; most who are older than me and serve as role models. Furthermore, I have great faculty mentors who believe in me. Finally, I matured as a child of God. I have learned the true meaning of the verse, "all things are possible through Christ, who strengthens me."

Attending college has shaped my character in many ways. Being home for the summer with my old friends and my family, I feel like a new person. Before college I was a very shy girl with almost no self-confidence. I focused so much on what other people thought of me. I followed all the rules just to make people happy. When I got to college, I slowly began to find myself. I found a great group of friends to help encourage me in that. I was able to make my faith in God my own so instead of doing good things to please others, I did good things because I knew they were right. I stopped caring what other people thought of me because all I can do is be myself and strive to be the best person I could be. If people do not like me, I cannot change that. I found that staying true to myself and my morals was easier than I thought. Now I am outgoing and a better leader than I thought was possible. Instead of leading by example, I'm able to lead in front of a crowd.

i havent attended any colleges. i am endrolled in classes at MMI that will start in november.

After my first year at Miami University, i have gained an appriciation for the things i have in regards to the opportunity that Miami provides me. Through Miami, I have the chance to get an Education of the highest calibur and graduate with a degree in education. A degree these days is more valuable than gold. In a job market where its harder and harder to hold and find employment, any and all extra qualification is incredibly valuable. After my first year at Miami I have learned just how lucky I am to go to school at MU. I have made lifelong friends and even joined Greek Life. I have discovered the kind of person I am and what I want out of life and how I want to live it. I am well on my way to start a life on my own as a teacher and it is all thanks to the experiences I gained from Miami.

Great education, good friends and amazing professors

Education is priceless whether it is preschool or graduate school, being well educated is the only way to reach your full potential. My college experience has taught me time management, organization, responsibility and independence; these four things are absolutely vital in becoming a well rounded adult. In a college environment, not only do you consistently learn from your professors but you also learn from the people around you. Being on your own is also a huge learning experience; you don?t know how easy you have it until all your tasks are yours alone. You must learn to regulate time for work, school, errands, friends, and family. You must also learn to organize your priorities and take responsibly for your work and for others expectations. I am very thankful for the two years I grew and progressed at Century College and I am excited to continue my journey at Hamline University.

When I was in high school, I had a track coach that was always telling me "you get out what you put in." Of course, he was just trying to make me work hard on hurdles at practice, but those seven words have become a part of the way I view everything. I work hard at everything, because I know that the outcome depends on my effort. This has applied to work, relationships, sports, and above all, school. High school was easy for me, and I graduated sixth in my class. But college is another beast. I realized quickly that in college more than anything, I was going to get out what I put in. The college experience has taught me so much about myself, life, and the world around me. After only two years of college, I know I have grown as a person in many ways. Pushing myself to do good in my classes has made me a better person, and I feel confident that I will succeed in my career after college. I firmly believe you get out of college what you put into it, and I know my efforts will not go unrewarded.

My college experience has been one of change and growth. While at Miami University, I did not realize how difficult it would be to balance both playing division one college basketball and going to school full-time. Early on, I learned quickly that old habits from high school needed to be changed and so I learned to better discipline myself and develop a stronger work ethic. Miami University helped challenge me to work harder and prove to myself that I could succeed at this high athletic and academic level. Even though I was succeeding in sports and school, I was still unfulfilled in life. Then God began a relationship with me through Jesus Christ, and I was never the same on campus. I no longer looked to serve my own needs through basketball and popularity on campus, but I was felt a desire to serve God. Then I began a bible study for my teammates and became involved in deeping my relationships with all kinds of people on campus. What started as a normal college career playing basketball and going to school turned into a ministry of faith. I am forever thankful for the experience of attending Miami University.