Stetson University Top Questions

So far, I've really learned more about myself as well as what I want to be in life. I've also gotten the chance to gain knowledge that I never expected I would if I hadn't attended college. I have also gained many new friends that I know will remain in my life for a very long time, I've gained a new family. I'm proud to say I'm a Stetson Hatter and that this college experience is valuable to me because of it I will have the opportunity to go farther in life, make my mother proud, and oneday be a successful woman. I look forward to the rest of my college life.

Ive gotten to learn that in order to be a successful student it takes hard work and time management. Playing varsity basketball and trying to maintain a high GPA makes you understand that you must have your priorities in order. Life is always about being balanced and I feel that Stetson has taught me how to be a balanced athlete, student and person everyday.

College was an eye-opening experience for me in several ways. To begin, I had my first real exposure to drugs and sex. This was not a "first hand" exposure, merely observation of their prominence in the lives of those around me. Actually, I spent the entirety of my college-years getting to know the woman I married shortly after college. In addition, college gave me an opportunity to step outside my own box, which I would have been less inclined to prior to leaving the nest. I joined a fraternity! Since I was a transfer to Stetson, my time as a Greek was short but I prevailed with leadership and community experience as well as some of the best mates, brothers, a guy could ask for. What I valued most at Stetson was the diversity of activities that I was able to participate in due to the school's small size; in addition to the fraternity, multiple christian ministries, Gospel Choir, Russian Club and work-study. My college experience truly broadened my horizons and provided an environment where I could develop and maintain relationships with those around me.

it taught me responsibilities and how to be a man because with this i'll be very successful in life

Well, I don't actually have any college experience quite yet. However, the little bit that I have experienced dealing with college has been fabulous the people at Jackson Community College have been so nice to me and very helpful and I can't wait to start my college life there.

My college experience has included many interesting and new things that have both broadened my perspective on life and has opened so many doors to my future. As an Environmental Studies student, my major covers many subjects from religion to biological studies to foreign languages and all of it has amplified my will to learn and to grow. As a freshman, my studies were meant to cover as many different subjects as possible and Stetson did a wonderful job of just that. They cater to your needs as a student and an adult, both assuring that you have what you need for success and giving you the space to learn from the experiences that are encountered. I had professors who were determined to hit the books the first day and professors who preferred to give you the guidelines for the course and let you learn through discussions without exams. I love my college and the small class sizes are my ideal learning environment. They allow me to know my classmates and to network my resources, a skill that is vital to real life and to my career.

In attendeding college I have met many new and fascinating people. I have learned that without true determination you will fail. College is expensive and that is my motive for actually going. I can't afford to waste money on procrastination.

It would be more than interesting to sit down and watch a film about the journey through a freshmens first year of college. To go through and experience the emotions of feeling that first positive acknowledgement from your professor or that adrenaline rush of agonizing fear during your first presentation, dry mouth, sweaty palms and all. In the end that is not the case, the emotions of a college experience is not recorded through the lens of a camera it is encoded in the idiosyncrasies of an undergraduate student . The first day of my freshmen year of college was comparable to being stranded alone in the darkness of a jungle. My parents high school diploma was all they had and any questions I had about college were unanswered as a result. The only positve reinforcement I had was thoughts of my father and his Leukemia/Lymphoma diagnosis . The gratitude he would share if I was able to obtain ideal academic standing was all I needed. College was a competition, in that, I wanted to obtain an AB average while coping with sickness of my father. The thoughts of his happiness alone made college the most valuable asset in my life.

I've gained a larger respect for people with differing opinions, I'm able to better tolerate the ideas of people I may not like, but because they are able to form their ideas in a way that isn't combative I have a great appreciation for those i don't always agree with. My field of study is Political Science and Stetson has a great poli sci department. The professor in the department are are all Ph. D's they have written books and speak around the country on issues ranging from evniornmental policy to economic policy to internaitonal affairs. It's a great thing to see people who are so passionate about their careers which happens to be my field of study. When I return to Stetson I plan to add a major, Environmental Science. One course in the Political Science Department is called Enviornmental Politics which puts my two passions politics and the enviornment in the same room. The university's location mixed with the passion of the professors who have devoted their lives to their field, it's a place where any student would be lucky to attend. Stetson will help me make a difference.

My college experience has been one that could only demonstrate Stetson's commitment to its students. As a freshman I struggled to adjust to a non-athletic environment and it was reflected in my classes. However Stetson never gave up on me and help me overcome the adversaties I faced. As my college career continued my life changed significantly and Stetson played a large role in shaping the person I am today. Through the help of great professors, deans, and the amazing ladies in financial aid the difficult challenges I faced at home and in school were easily overcome. Now as I continue my graduate studies at Stetson I feel at home and possess the necassary skills to persue a demanding career at the conclusion of my MBA.