Old Dominion University Top Questions

My college experience is showing me the true meaning of responsibility. All my decision making reflects on my own actions; I have been learning from my flaws and use those failures to my own advantage. I see college as the foundation to my adulthood and the experience is changing me for the better as a responsible young adult. I feel confident in myself when I make choices and create a sense of accomplishment when I overcome challenges. I learn to manage my time wisely and everything about college has been valuable: the freedom, the responsibility, and the experience itself.

i have gotten a lot of knowledge and the ability to more beleive in myself and know that i can go anywhere that i want in life. it is not always easy to go further or even want to when everything seems to be against you but i think that came from my personal life so the college has been great for me and evertone else.

I've been able to find myself as an individual while attending school. I've learned how to network and connect with all kinds of people regardless of race, gender, or religion. I know my strengths and weaknesses when it comes to studying and learning the material and now have a better and clear understanding of what it takes to obtain an A+ in a class. Last, but not least, all these years that I have been attending school, I have learned that one of the most valuable things to me is my education. Without an education I cannot be the professional I long to be or obtain a job in my field of choice.

I got the sense of growing up and being an adult. Being at college and away from home i had to make my own decisions and my own choices without the help or guidance of my parents. As well as, having to do things and handle business about financial aid and problems on my own without their help. Attending college has been very valuable in helping me grow up and become a man.

Out of my college experience i have gained a different outlook on life and opportunities. I now understand in order to be successful with your intended goals, you have to be willing to network with a broad number of people; including students teachers, and alumnis. I have also been able to accept the fact that there are lots of people that have different cultures, but yet could have so much in common as one another. However, i also have learned in order to recieve the grades you want, you have to be willing to put in hours of studying all days out of the week to do well in class courses. It has been valuable to attend college because in modern day working society, the task and skills are becoming more elite for jobs than in the past. Attending college is capable of preparing each student for the working career they intend to pursue. College is a life changing and preparing experience!

College has been a great experience for me. It has gotten me out into the real world, being that I don't have to live under my parents anymore, I am free to do as I please. I like to be in charge of my own schedule and not be forced to go to school for eight hours straight everyday going to the same classes, being spoon-fed everything we needed to know. Being able to study as I please, and having to solve my own problems is going to help me in the real world. By paying for my own education I feel like I am trying harder to do well. High school looks like a joke compared to actually having to do work now. I have learned how to study, I have never in my life had to study before, and now I know how. College is acually preparing me to live and be successful.

By attending Old Dominion University I have received a valuable amount of college experience. Around six months ago, college experience only meant getting out of my parent's household and living by my set of rules. Quickly I learned that the college experience is what sets you up for success in the "real world." I am majoring in Business and have met several other more experienced students along with helpful advisors who have given me very valuable tips. I now notice that long lasting relationships that you build in college can help you better yourself along life's journey. Therefore, you cannot take for granted one person you meet. College not only gives you the proper education to succeed, but gives you the benefits of meeting potential colleagues or personel in the future. Also, the help I gained from others led me to the career path I felt that was perfect for myself. I feel confident that the education I am retaining from the diverse Old Dominion University campus will ensure myself a bright future later on in life. Perhaps, if I decided to attend another university 6 months ago, I would not feel this great sense of accomplishment today.

A college education was not important to me while I was a high school student, I knew I was joining the U.S. Navy after graduation. After nine years in the service, I decided that getting married would be a good idea. After finding a "job" I decided that when I grew up I wanted to be a counselor. In order to obtain my dream, I knew I needed to go to college. After a four year break, I took the time off to care for my daughter, I decided that I would attempt the traditional college route. It has been valuable for me to attend college, because not only am I setting a good example for my daughter, I am also finishing a goal that I have set for myself.

I am currently attending college for the second time. I received a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration in 2002. Over the past 8 years, my degree has not benefited me in the workforce. I realized that my true passion is Pharmacy, and that is what I am going back to school for. I am currently attending a 2 year community college, but plan on going to Auburn University Summer or Fall of 2011. My passion for helping others is what leads me in my choice of career field. I have worked in a pharmacy environment for over 10 years and I love that I get to help people everyday. I feel that as a Pharmacist I will have more opportunites to help others throughout the world, hopefully in third-world countries. I would greatly appreciate your consideration for the scholarship as it would greatly help me in my pursuit of a new profession. Thank you for your time. Jamie Lawson

I've gotten out of my college experience as pursuing a career under the major of Communications. I have chosen the field of Communications, because as my college experience has progressed, I’ve noticed that I have a natural skill that is outstanding under the field. With Communications I’m able to always connect with others, whether it’s words of encouragement, the persuasion of a bargain, or representing a committee. With the attribute of communication skills, I learned there comes the power to make change. This field of study will help me reach my future goals of becoming either a successful TV show host or film producer. I've already gotten myself involved with organizations throughout the school year such as FSI, Student Council, WODU Radio, Women’s Basketball Scout Team, and Intramural Sports. FSI stands for Freshmen Summer Institute, where incoming freshmen are chosen to develop leadership skills that will prepare them to help guide others in the freshmen class down the right path to have a successful first year as being a college student. Student Council is an organization that schedules social events to bring all of the students together to interact with each other.