Spring Arbor University Top Questions

I have learned a lot about myself and the person I will become, in addition to gaining real life experiences that will help me to succeed later on as a psychologist. I have also learned a lot about the real world and how many people react to being thrust into it. Some keep their heads and don't give in to temptation, while others who are unused to being without a leash and a choke-collar go crazy, drinking and partying every weekend, spending money left and right. I learned that the drama of high school carries over to college and quite probably beyond, fed by bad relationships and worse communication, not to mention the occasional person that lives to create said drama. Each of these experiences has allowed me to stand back and watch what happens, letting me choose who I will be and how I intend to get there. They've helped me realize, from an observer's view, what to do and what not to do, along with the best way to accomplish things or throw them down the toilet. In short, my college experience has been enthralling, informative and most of all, enlightening.

I have obtain so much out of my first year at Spring Arbor! It has really opened my eyes and has helped me become a better student over all. The first year of college can be stressful and there is so much one can obsorb from the freshman year. If I could sum up in one word what I have learned the most about from my freshman year at college it would be the word discipline. I choose this word becasue there is much that this word covers. Your first year of college could, and is probably the most complicated year for you to face. You must discipline yourself to make a schedule. In that schedule you must balance time betweeen friends, family, homework, eating and many more things. In college you realize that every minute does count and you must discipline yourself to set time limits on everything. The word discipline has helped me get the most out of my first year of college because I was able to make friends, hang out with friends, do my homework and see my family. I was able to to do all these things because i disciplined myself to make a schedule.

I think most people attend college to better themselves. Not just so one day they can make money, or to have some piece of paper that means something. I think that most people do it so they can feel some sort of accomplishment , and knowing that they did something they can be proud of at the end of the day. Sure, in the long run it's so you can make money, and have the piece of paper with your name on it. But for me, it was knowing that I am able to do something more than I think I'm capable of, and being proud of what I did at the end of the day.

My college experience started with a basic knowledge of the classes I signed up for. Then those classes turned into opportunities. My opportunites at Spring Arbor University include a position as the Director of Special Events for the Gainey School of Business, internships with local companies that needed help in marketing, advertising, web development, and business management. As a student being mentored, I have undergone a mass amount of stretching as I have taken on these roles. There have been multiple professors who have seen the abilities that I have, and exploited them. I believe the most valuable part of my college experience thus far, is the fact that the professors at Spring Arbor University picked me out to learn about me and then put me in a situation that would stretch me and make me a better businessman, student, and man. I have been able to learn about my strengths in business management, marketing, public relations etc. as well as learn my weaknesses as I have been challenged by my caring professors.

Attending Community College while in High school was a great experience. I was able to get a feel of what college life is really like. Attending College and High school was hard I was loaded with homework everyday, but I was able to learn how to manage my time and use it wisely. I got a lot out of my experience, I lost friends and gained friends, I was able to grow up and see that education shouldn't be taken as a joke, but be taken seriously. My Experience has opened up my eyes to see life in a new perspective. The opportunity to go to College and High school at the same time was very valuable to me and I'm thankful for the opportunity. I was able to graduate not only with a High school Diploma but also with an Associate in Arts Degree. I am now more advanced in school than many of my friends and kids my age because I have my Associate In Arts Degree and I have proven to myself as well as others who doubted me that I can do anything I set my mind to do.

So far, I have gained so much from my college experience. I went into freshman year worried and extremely anxious. Through the interaction the school has with it's students, I made dozens of new friends and really had a chance to grow into who i wanted to be. My faith in Jesus has grown tremendously over this past year and it's almost entirely because of the people He has placed in my life at SAU. I've learned so many things in each class; things that were made applicable to my life. I will carry the memroires of freshman year with me for the rest of my life! I'm very thankful that God opened the door for me to attend Spring Arbor university, when by no means could I afford it. He truly is an amazing God and it has been proven again and again that He does provide. I am now growing in my faith, making friends and pursuing deep relationships with everyone around me, and learning more about the world and myself; more than I could have ever imagined.

During the semester I was able to afford to attend, I learned a lot. It made me realize how different life is when you become independent. It also taught me many things such as responsibility and time management. Unlike high school where you are constantly reminded of assignments and homework, college was completely different. For almost every course, you had to be well prepared because if you were not, then you would end up forgetting important information. My first semester of college made me realize that life may throw you curveballs, but you must still keep going no matter what. Due to financial problems, I had to stop going to school, but now I will be returning for the Fall of 2010. Going to college is something you should not forget. I learned so many things in one semester, and now I can not wait to return to expand my knowledge and experience even more.

I have learned a lot. It is a wonderful place for adult learners.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. Many would look at the price tag and be shocked, but to me it's not about the finances-although they are important, it's about the lessons learned and the bonds formed. At Spring Arbor I have found an amazing community that encourages personal growth and even expects it. I have excelled both academically and socially here that I would ever have expected to. I have learned more about myself and changed for the better. Going into Spring Arbor University, I would never have expected to learn and change as much as I have. There can never be a price tag put onto this experience, it's something that I would give my entire life's savings for. It's something that I will never regret having done.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. My classes have challenged me, and helped me to learn and grow. My theater classes and film classes have allowed me to further develop my acting and technical skills, and have allowed me to continue developing my passions for both. My professors have been encouraging, and have been very influential in my life. The professors at Spring Arbor care about their students on both acadamic and relational levels. They frequently schedule meetings with students just to see how everything is going in their lives. Attending a Christian university has helped me to grow closer to God. Being around other Christians constantly has been great for spiritual growth, and has helped friendships grow on a deeper level. The friendships that I have made here at Spring Arbor will last a lifetime. Relationships have been built, and memories have been made that will remain with me for the rest of my life. Looking back over the last three years on how my life at Spring Arbor has been makes me wish I could be at school for longer. I could say more but two hundred words limits what I can say. Thanks.