Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

I've learned to be dependent solely on myself. If there is something I want done or need to know I have come to understand that I need to fight for it with a passion no matter how small or large the concern. I grew up in a pretty diverse neighborhood however attending Rutgers opened my eyes to an even more diverse crowd of people from all over the globe and showed me how special and unique each culture is and the importance of acceptance and understanding of one another. Not only have I almost finished an undergraduate degree in a field I am very happy and interested in but I have also gained valuable colleagues, resources and friends along the way because of the activities, organizations and events on and around campus. The experience has been tremendously valuable because it has challenged me at a very high level and because I feel successful now I know the battle was worthwhile in preparing me for the future.

Knowledge, the backbone of college,is as I have found to be only one small part of my college experience. I have learned something different; I have learned how to succeed. I have taken all of the bits, the ?knowledge? that has been given to me and I have learned and realized who I am and what matters to me. Ultimately college has given me the tools, helped me master my skills, and refined my aim. Without the mistakes and successes that I have had these past three years I know that I would not be able to say I am ready to face the world with all of its twists and turns.

I have yet to begin my college experience, as I will be entering my freshman year in September of 2010. However, I believe that Rutgers is very valuable to my life experience because of all that it has to offer. Its a place where I can get an amazing education in the field that I wish to pursue a career in (Pharmacy), and where I can continue to discover myself, through the many leadership and social opportunities offered by the diversity of people and clubs.

By attending Rutgers, I was able to discover my passion for media. I have chosen to work in television in the future because I simply love it. With a various selection of courses at Rutgers, I got to experience things that I liked and that I didn't like. During my freshman year, I had a clear goal in mind that I wanted to be in the business world after college. However, I soon found out that business was not the major that I should pursue. With a school so large and diverse, I learned to always keep an open mind and to not be afraid of trying new things. Now I am on a career path that I am excited to be on. I loved learning about television and media at Rutgers and I cannot wait to learn more when I attend graduate school in the fall.

College has allowed me to experience life from a different perspective. I have learned how to network and build my social skills. It has taught me to always strive higher than your normal expectations. If I had not gone to college, I would not have been able to experience life without the help of my parents. The independence of college helps me understand what kind of person I want to be and what I have to do in order to get there.

I believe I have gotten so much from this, my freshman year at Rutgers. I have matured and learned how to budget my time wisely, to do research so much more efficiently than at any time in the past, and to find the path that I was meant follow as I major in Education. If I had attended any other college, which wasn't as diverse or even as large, I believe I would have not had the benefit of all there is to take advantage of here. My thirst for knowledge is growing as I meet each new challenge, and I believe since my childhood, Rutgers was where I belonged. My entire High School experience, in my mind, was only to prepare me for this institution, where challenging professors and classes will help me reach my goal as an educator. I have since discovered, after attending many classes, that I have an interest in Psychology as well, and I know this will only help me become the type of educator this state is known for. I would highly recommend Rutgers for anyone who wishes to get a well rounded education.

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I have learned that the real world is faster than I could have ever imagined. Trying to manage a home and a college career is hard but it must be done in order to reach my goals. There are many people in the college world who do not care about attending class or getting good grades but I have realized that I have nobody else to rely on to complete my goals. I have to attend every day just like I would in a work setting because, let's face it, after graduation is the real world, it isn't a fantasy land where instructors do not care whether or not you show up to class because they know that the student is the one who is going to pay the price. I have been blessed with the knowledge and skills I will take away from my college experience. My college experience has prepared me to enter the world of professional workers and given me the ability to manage a hectic life. To me, those are the most valuble possesions I will ever own because nobody can every take them away from me.

What I have gotten most out of my college experience is that moving away from home and not knowing anyone is not as freeing as it seems. All my life I wanted to get out of my small home town and move to a place where no one knew who I was, to me it seemed like a fresh start on life. Little did I know that when I finally got to East Carolina University I would immediatley become home sick and regret my decision to move five hours away from home. Now that I am back at home and attending AB Tech Community College I no longer regret my decission, I now look at my big move from home as a learning experience and now I realize that I need to wait until I feel ready and not just move far away because I dont want to be that girl from a small town. Now that Im home I already miss being in a university setting and im ready to go back, but this time not one so far from home.

While my experiences at Rutgers University were not always pleasant, I cannot deny that I learned some valuable lessons from my experience. One of the most important things I gained from my time at Rutgers University was discovering that I had to be true to myself and follow my passion. As a young woman, I had a tendency to do things to please my parents, and I found that I needed to have a passion for what I was doing in order to succeed. In addition to learning to be true to myself, I also learned to be overcome adversity and ask for help from others. In high school, I was often very submissive and reluctant to ask for help, and I credit my college experience for helping me change that aspect of myself. I also learned to question the status quo, to advocate for myself and others, and think critically about major societal issues. Finally, the most important thing I got out of my undergraduate experience was learning to persevere even when it appeared unlikely that I would succeed.