Mississippi College Top Questions

Since I have attended this college the most important value I have gotten from this college is a closer relationship with God. I have learned new things and made new friends also.

During my senior year in highschool I thought I had my college career all planned, but due to the stock market and the fact that I have a twin sister that would be going to college at the exact same time, my plan fell apart. Attending community college for a year after I graduated highschool was the best thing that I could have done. I saved money, and was pointed in a direction and sent to a school that better fit my needs. I was able to focus on the general classes required for any degree, and look into my interests and decide on a school that I probably would never have attended directly out of highschool. I now attend Miami University, a school with a great business program, and a great overall reputation. Attending college is an extremely important desicion, and the school that one choses to attend makes or breaks your career. Walking out with a business degree from Miami University I know that I will have access to many job opportunities and be held to a higher standard and I'm glad that attending community college led me to this school.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience including; becoming more independent, finding friends that I'll keep for a lifetime, pushing myself to succeed and finding out what my strengths and weaknesses are. It has been valuable for me to attend college because I want to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and without school that isn't possible. In the future I want to be able to work with children and in a hospital enviroment. I would like for my career to succeed and give my kids in a future a good role model to look up to and I think for that to happen college is neccessary.

I have gotten discipline out of my college experiance. After completeing my freshamn year of college I took some time off to discover what I wanted to do. After two years of thinking, I decided to return to my local community college and transfer to a four year university after that. I have never been good with processes; working for things and waiting to get the results I desire. I had this habit of quitting everything I started if it didn't work out quickly. However, this year at the community college has really taught me the value of setting a goal and working towards it. It has taught me that in order to get where I want to be, I need to not only dream but persist in the day to day steps needed to get where I want to be. I suppose you could say, college has helped me realize, Rome really wasn't built in a day, and my dream career will be no different. Thank you!

College has helped me develop leadership skills. Some of these skills include; time management, critical thinking skills, and teaching skills. I have had a variety of opportunities to work with other students as a toutor at my college. This has helped me devlop teamwork skills. Critical thinking is a common thread through my classes. This has affected my personal life in a contructive manner and will use the critical thinking skills learned in college the rest of my life. The teachers have been valuable mentors to devlop these thinking skills and have pushed me to do my best. It has helped devlop my character and I am stronger for my time at my college.

My college experience has been great, it is preparing me for the real world and I value it so much because the environment is safe and the professors are amazing and at Mississippi College every student will learn.

I have gotten greater insight into who I am as a person. College has helped me find myself and realize what I want to be in life. It has also gave me knowledge that I can apply towards my career and my future.

One of the most important aspects of college is realizing the world for what it is- the growing up that one does during his or her four (or more) years. I have had many experiences while attending my college that have contributed to my knowledge of the world and my maturity. I've learned that while one always needs other people, people are not always dependable. It is important to seek help from others, but you always need a back-up plan. Another important thing I have gleaned from college thus far is the relationships I have built. Because of the professors I have made connections with here, as well as businessmen and people around the community, I've developed many useful references for my resume', and have connections to other places around the nation that will aid me after college.

I would tell myself that first of all, make sure to study. Studying is a big thing in college. Even though you may believe that you are very intelligent, never think that there is no need to study. I was a straight A student and my frist semester of my freshman year, I decided to enjoy college life and not study at all because I thought it wouldn't be a big deal. However, I was highly mistaken. Now I am studying extra hard to pull my GPA up. Another thing is that don't think that everyone is your friend. It is good to have friends, but many are there to take from you instead of giving or helping.

Throughout my college career, I have been pursuing my goal of becoming a multilingual doctor. This has leaded me though many life lessons and challenges that would have been beneficial to know as a high school senior. The four most important pieces of advice I could give to myself would be to always stay focused on my goals, have diligence in my studies, stay prayerful throughout the entire journey and keep balance between academic and social life. As focus is the map to success and prayer is the vehicle; diligence is the gas in the engine. College life is not easy; it has many rigors and distractions that can lead students away from their ultimate goals. However, students who diligently pursuing their goals, while maintaining a strong prayer life often sacrifice the ?fun of the moment? for wise morally sound decisions that will help the student achieve success the long run. Although they maintain focus, it is also important that they make time for friends and personal relaxation. Keeping one?s goal in mind, maintaining diligence, staying active in one?s personal prayer time, and keeping balance in every day life is critical to outcome of a successful college experience.