Northeastern University Top Questions

I've started to find what I'm really interested in since I've been in college. I've come to realize what I want to do as a profession, what topics interest me, and what topics I would rather avoid. From joining clubs and organizations, I've found causes that I believe in and activities that I have a passion for, like dancing. It's been incredibly valuable to attend because I am learning more than I've ever learned before. There are lots of fascinating people that I get to meet and talk to, and opportunities to learn are endless and all over the campus. College has been an enriching experience thus far, and I believe that it will get even better.

I've gotten a ton out of my college experience thus far. Computers are amazing machienes and being able to learn so much about them is incredible, and this is only the start. College is so valuable to attend because it's the only place to learn specialized knowledge that will carry you on to the career you want. Every step of education before this was only preperation. From elementary to high school I've been building core skills just for use in college. College is so valuable to me because I've been preparing my whole life for it. Now... if only I had known it would be so expensive, I'd have started saving a little earlier too.

Entering Northeastern University has become one of the transformative experience in my life. First and foremost, studying in a foreign environment far away from my family enabled me to become more independent as an individual. Secondly, the learning experience here is valuable in that, during the 2 years since entering Northeastern, I noticed myself growing intellectually in such a degree by attending lectures and fulfiling assigments. Majoring international Affairs at Northeastern have invariably made me aware of the events occuring around the world, and triggered my inner passion to learn more. Finally, the people I have met, almost all of whom come from international background, have become few of my closest friends in my life. Not only have they become an indispensable part of my life, they have also brought me diversity of perspectives and lifestyles that contribute to further enriching my experience. Thus, attending Northeastern has been an invaluable experience for me because it has enriched me intellectually, spiritually, and, culturally; in short it nurtured my individuality in every humanly possible way.

Through my college experience, I had been able to improve my networking abilities, increase my professional and social networks, gain a deeper understanding of my strenghts and weaknesses and develop a greater sense of purpose. Northeastern has taught me the ins and outs of being unique in a world as big and diverse as ours. I've been able to communicate my dreams and aspirations with my peers and others alike and I would not have been able to go after those dreams had it not been for the support of the Northeastern Community. My ability to investigate a task or subject matter and determine what I need to do in order to succeed has stemmed from the support of my college. I can always find an advisor or mentor who is willing to listen to my story and guide me along a path that will ensure that I have the necessary tools to be competitive.

My college experience has opened up a new side of my field that I had not previously discovered. The internship opportunity that my college has provided me with has really showed me the huge difference between the work environment and study environment. This experience has also made me understand the significance of the material that I've been learning in my classes and how it can apply in the real world to help people and even save lives. Working as an engineering intern, I have seen how my efforts can impact my company's productivity and help the end customer. As a result I feel that my college has helped me understand what my field is all about, not just through the theoretical aspect but also the practical aspect which has motivated me to continue this path and has given me the peace of mind in knowing that this really is the field that I want to pursue.

I have learned who I am. Coming to college has made me stand on my own two feet and discover the things that I want out of life and how to get them.

I feel as though I have grown from my colleg experience. I'm currenttly transferring to a different school at the moment but that is how I know I have grown. I picked a major that I thought would be cool to do, I wasn't really thinking about my future. Then when I came to college and notice that I was actually on my own I knew that I had to make a change in my life. That is why I am transferring to a different school I am finally thinking about my future. Instead of being a Baking and Pastry major I am now going to take Business Management Entrepreneurship, because I would love to own my own business. I don’t know what kind of business I want to own but, I can decide that after I have my degree. Many people say that college is just a party, but I feel it is so much more. It helps you grow and become your own person and it is valuable to attend college for these reasons. I am not have experience a whole lot about college but in 3 months, it has already helped me grow.

The most important thing i got out of college would be the education i have recieved so far. Its very important to me to be successful in completing my degree. I have to children under the age of 2 and its my goal to graduate and have a good life to provide for my babies. They will look up to their mommy later on in life.

I am learning to live on my own, and make my own decisions (right or wrong). While growing up in a small town, I felt trapped. the city life is exciting and fun. I love being invisible when I want, and when I want to be heard. I have made mistakes, but they have been mine.

I am currently attending Columbia Greene Community College. Many people say I am missing out on the "college experience" that most get by going straight to a four year college, but I disagree. By going to a community college, i learned how to set priorities in my life and how to manage my money wisely. Being a full time student and working has been very rough, however, I know that in the long run, it is all worth it. A few years ago I learned how to really challenge myself to get the most out of the education that this country has to offer. During my junior year of high school, I went on a missions trip to the Phillippines for two weeks. I saw teenagers who would never get a college education. Young adults who would do anything to have the opportunities that I have here in America. I talked to many of them who weren't even able to finish high school because their parents needed them to work. Ever since that one trip, education has meant so much more to me then homework and essays, its an opportunity that very few get to have.