The New School Top Questions

My college experience has taught me a lot about myself. Of course, I have learned about public speaking, American literature, and stuff like why bugs have the ability to turn colors; however, college has been the greatest journey of my life so far. I know that if anything happens in my life that I am a strong person and I will always be able to lean on myself in times of struggle. College has been valuable to attend because it's fun and life is fun. Learning new things is exciting to me no matter how hard I work for it and I know at the end of the day that all this hard work i put into school will be totally worth it!

I am a transfer student coming from a less-prestigious college, and going into one of New York's finest insitiutions. I am seeking out a more classical education to ensure my place in society. I took a 5 year break since my last college experience to work in the photography industry. If I have learned anything from working in a glamorous industry, is that education couquers all. will be studying under some of the greatest minds the city has to offer, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity. It is very humbling to return to school, and I have had more than a few lessons in humility in the last 5 years. I know that I will be a better and more focused student, and will make fewer mistakes due to my life experience.

I have had some super highs and some incredible lows during my tenure in school. I have gone through a divorce, single motherhood, homelessness and psychological depression but the support of many of the staff and faculty at the New School encouraged me to perserver. One spectacular experience was meeting a Psychology professor named Patricia Simpko. I took her Interpretations of Dreams, Dimensions of Narcissism and Psychology Creativity. She taught from Winnicott and it revolutionalized my thinking and my life and it was simply, "The Good Enough Mother". I learned not only as a parent that what I gave could be good enough and that it would benefit my child but through out life my efforts were good enough to merit my overall success!

The most I have gotten out of this school is the respect. The learning is a one on one basis. the teachers really care and push you to do your best. Not alot of school do that due to the fact. College is about doing things your self. learing on your own. the sports are very good. We have alot of supporters, even when we lose. This college has had a good impact on my life and the decsioins i choose while living.

Thus far in my life I have attended two seperate colleges. Right out of high school I entered an acting conservatory and remained there for a year until ultimately I decided that for the sake of my academic education, I should transfer. I transferred because I wanted the freedom pick my classes, to enjoy academic courses, and to be a part of college of like minded individuals- all things which I hadn't received at my acting conservatory. I transferred to The Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts at The New School and it was the best decision I ever made. I have already grown so much as an individual and as a citizen of the world at large. I have gained an appreciation for the arts in their academic context, hoards of newfound knowledge from my courses, and the insight from exceptional professors. Aside from the growth specific to New School, I have grown as a person. I have become so open to trying new things and to making friends with everyone I can. The freedom with which college brings is one that cannot be explained in words because, like culture, it is a way of life in itself.

If I could speak to myself as a high school senior, I would tell her to nurture her passion for learning and exploration no matter what challenges may arise. I would ask her to consider where her greatest gifts and passions intersect with the needs of the world. I would encourage her to choose a program of study that fascinates and enlivens her and to connect with the material in a meaningful way. It is this sense of meaning that gives students hope, vision and purpose for the future. I would also suggest that she find a way to engage with the college community by cultivating relationships through service projects, the arts and activism, to seek out those who will honor her voice.

Don't worry about it, you are Ryan Mitchel, you always land on your feet. The rest fall accordingly. Work hard, be a good student and you'll do great. You really are a great student, even though I know you don't think so right now. Hey, junior college is a great way to start your career. And before you know it you'll be in New York going to New School, yeah it's called The New School. Trust me you'll love it.

Kristen, listen to me. Parsons is expensive and you probably do not realize how expensive it is just yet, as you have never lived on your own or had to ration money to decide between food and art supplies. That has always been given to you. As your future self, who has lived for almost five months in the city and has seen the stress the tuition causes mom and dad, you need to really focus on getting scholarship money. There is no way you can attend a second year if you do not earn enough money, whether through three summer jobs or applying for every scholarship you can find that you might have an okay chance at winning. It costs an almost obscene amount of money to attend Parsons, but it is one of the best art schools in the country, so do not give this up. It is going to be stressful, and you are going to cry, but it is going to be worth it. Hold it together and do your best and you can make it as an illustrator, just like we have wanted since sophomore year in high school. We can do it, I promise.

It has taken me so long to realize my potential. I always gave up on school and myself because of self-esteem issues eventhough I knew I was smart. Currently at the age of 41, I am keeping a 4.0 GPA and wanting to do so much more with the skills I am acquiring as a Medical Assistant Student. If I only knew then, that school was a tool to get to do so much more in life, then I would have jumped in head first. I would tell my high school self to stop feeling like a loser even before trying. I feel like I have wasted all my life being afraid of school but maybe I feel like God has saved the best for the latter part of my life. And I still have a lot of it left.

If I could go back to my senior year in high school, I would work harder to save money and I would do my best academically because it would be my last chance in high school to do so. I would take education more serious. I would make an outline of my academic goals. I would apply for financial aid. I would read more. I would practice my writing. I would look into resources available. I would think about the future rather than the present. I wouldn't be afraid to take chances. I wouldn't say -- I would do.