Towson University Top Questions

Please be patient and positive. Your first year will be awesome, like everyone says it will be, but do not forget that there are always bad parts. It will be lonely in the beginning while you try to figure things out, but do not stray and conform to the bad habits that surround you and your newfound freedom. College finals and midterms are a hectic time where everyone is on edge, so understand there are others suffering with you. Also, please don't let your hygiene sway. By forming better eating and exercise habits, you physically and emotionaly felt ten times better. And last but not least, relax. Although a 4.0 sounds fantastic, lack of sleep and heart conditions due to stress don't sound as fantastic. Please try not to get to this level of stress, it'll worry your family sick.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would say, “Be open to explore everything.” It is important to focus on your goals and your major, but it is also beneficial and a very good experience to try and explore new things. Being a well rounded student and having some knowledge in other areas of education is extensively positive. I would also tell my high school self to take full advantage of all the opportunities presented to myself. Paying for college is not an entirely pleasant experience. However, with the right focus, dedication, and persistence, it can be achieved and has numerous payoffs in the end. That is not to say to exhaust oneself or allow oneself to become overwhelmed with the process, because it is one of those tiring and time consuming milestones in life. But, my high school self should be willing and patient, and take advantage of those opportunities that best suit her. I advise that the best way to go about it is to do a little bit of everything; research, phone calls, and complete applications, day by day.

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I have only been at Towson for one semester, but I have really enjoyed it. Venturing from my small town in Maryland made up of approximately 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} caucasion people, I have certainly enjoyed the diversity college brings. The church I have been attending is made of primarily African Americans, so it's been a unique experience being the minority for once. I have also learned quite a bit in my classes, some of which are focused in my major, elementary education. Having a few of my general education classes geared towards my major keeps me interested in what I am learning. Even in my "unrelated" classes, Geography and Sociology, I have learned information that is important for any adult to know: what is happening around the world, and how society works. Additionally, I have gained experience in meeting people by sitting with people I didn't know in the dining hall. Finally, I feel more confident in every stride I make as I have learned to do certain things on my own. I've had a taste of independence, and as a result, I am more comfortable making my own decisions instead of relying on my parents.

I have attained a tremendous amount of information at Towson University, from not only the academics, but also the social atmosphere and lifestyle. College has allowed me to branch out and learn many new skills. Not only have i started my path to become a Nurse, but i have also developed leadership qualities, better study and eating habits, and a whole new perspective on wellness. It has allowed me to live a more independent life, where I am able to make my own decisions and do not need a parent present to do so. This independent lifestyle will help me in my future, where I will have to make choices that I am unsure of, but will inevitably have to make. Also, college has made me into a better person, where I can stand up for myself and can say "no," to things I do not want to do. College is a place where you learn who you are and what kind of future you want to have. It has taught me many lessons in, and out of the classroom.

I think that I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I've only been attending Towson University for 5 months, but in that small amount of time there was a lot i've learned. With college being the first time i've really been away from home i've learned how to handle money responsibly, how to manage time (a very important thing to know, especially in college), and how to keep up my own nutrition. I've learned how to be an independent person and how to take care of myself. Attending Towson has been valuable to me becuase it's helping me further my education so I can be successful in life and become an independent person.

This is only my first year attending Towson University. Prior to Towson, I attended Frederick Community College, in Frederick, Maryland. I graduated from FCC with an associates. Moving on to Towson University was a very good move for me, this University is a fantastic place. Most of the professors are willing to help you and are actually graduates and employeed in the subject they are teaching. Most of the professors are part-time professors, which means they usually have another full-time job. It's nice to have a teacher who really works in the field you are learning about. Towson tries to help you as much as possible and are very accomidating. When I get my degree from Towson University, it will be very very valuable to my future.

My time at MCTC ( the 2 year college I attend) has been an extremely valuable experience. The demographic of the college draws from a wide range of the populace creating many opportunities for new cultural interactions. In addition I found the class sizes to be to a great advantange in tackling the core courses that I required prior to transfering to the four year university. The only downside to the experience was (as is true at any university) that I had to "stay on top of" the school to make sure I was taking the classes that I needed and at times had to "fight" to get into needed classes in a timely manner. Overall I would highly recommend going to a 2-year school to complete your required courses as the class sizes and price goes a long way in establishing a good start to you post high school academic career.

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When I reflect on my University experience, I realize just how much it has given me beyond simple academic knowledge. Of course I have been exposed to a plethora of new ideas and have had interests awakened in me that I was unaware of until recently -- but ultimately the most valuable thing I have learned is ability to be independent successfully and with certainty. The large workload -- coupled with an active social life and a new-found freedom to do whatever I wanted when I wanted -- presented me with temptations. I could do the work on my own accord or I could ignore it in favor of other activities. Thus far, I have managed to keep myself focused on my work. I now take sole responsibility for the way I manage my time and effort. I set goals for myself and work hard to achieve without any outside prompting. This has ultimately helped shape my sense of self. I feel that I will be able to walk away from my college experience not only with a degree, but with the confidence that I am at least somewhat prepared to face upcoming challenges in my life without assistance.