University of Mary Top Questions

Dont give up and dont take the easy way out. Do your best in all your classes and dont slack off becasue all your hard work will pay off.

I would tell myself to really look into the school and see what they're known for. Make sure to visit a few places so that I have something else to think about than just what I've read. Make sure that the school has a lot of other majors that I'm interested in just in case I change my mind. Try to save money and keep doing as many scholarships as possible because they are a lot of expenses. Stay focused on your schoolwork and try to study every day even if it is only for a bit. Always go to class and pay attention. Do the best you can and keep your grades up because you need good grades for where you want to go. Always work your hardest but remember to take time for yourself to have some fun, too.

I would tell myself to apply for more scholarships and grants so I could go to a better school instead of having to settle for this school because of money problems.

When I first started college, I was unsure of what to expect. Would everyone party? Would everyone be athletic? Would everyone be a genius? I soon found out that I fit right in at the University of Mary. I have learned to be a more open and compassionate person. The University of Mary focuses all their classes around the benedictine values. I feel as if this balances out how classes are taught. I consider it necessary to have a relationship with God in order to lead a happy life. Here they teach us how to do that, and how to balance our life with servant leadership, moderation, and many more important values. I believe that the University of Mary is not only preparing me for my future career but also for my future life.

What I have gotten out of college is to give it a try. I tried a larger school for my first semester and did not like the way it felt. I came to the University of Mary my second semester and I like the atmosphere more at a smaller school than I did at a larger school. I took a risk with transferring in the middle of the summer and I was not sure if I wanted to give it a try. I did give it a try and that is what I have learned to do. A person has to give everything a try before judging how it will effect you. This is also one of the reasons of why it has been valuable to attend. Since attending college, life has changed and I have had to adapt greatly. One must take risks when trying something new and this is what I have found out. Every day, life is going to have decisions and risks that must be taken. You will never know if you don't try.

Going back to school has been the best thing I've ever done for myself. I'm a history major and my family and friends tell me I will not make very much money, but I don't mind. For what I've learned through my education, I have grown has as a better person. My understanding of the world around me has changed and improved. I feel more confident about myself because of my education. I love the fact that I did not finish highschool, went on to get my GED, and I will be the first of my family to have a college degree, of any kind. I'm happy that no matter what, I have invested the necessary time and energy it takes to succeed with a high GPA. I plan to go onto get my Bachelor's and Master's in History and Education. I want to teach children to appreciate what we have and not to repeat my same mistakes. Because of what I've done for myself, it will improve the world around me.

College really began when I turned sixteen. “What are you going to do after you graduate?” The future was terrifying, I had no idea what I wanted or who I was. The next year I applied for several colleges and to my parents delight, and my dismay, I was accepted to all. I had no idea what to study, where to go, or what was right for me. To everyone’s disappointment, I chose to enroll at a community college in town. Looking back, this was the best decision of my life thus far. I was able to actively search for a major, and found more than just a career path. I was able to find myself, my beliefs and values, and a love and respect for an education. College has given me stable ground under my feet; it has revealed my true passions, attributes, and identity. What I have learned is cherished and valued, one day I would like to educate and help people like my sixteen year old self. This fall, I will be transferring to a four-year university where I can fulfill this dream. I hunger for the knowledge and experience that awaits me next semester.

I have actually found myself enjoying learning and believe that many people can get the same experience out of college if they put in the effort. A few of my classes have been tough and that gives me reason to push myself harder for that A. I look forward to continuing on in getting my career in Language-Speech Pathology. Though it can be hard work at times, I know in the end it will be worth the perserverence when I receive my bachelors and masters degree.

I have gotten so many wonderful things out of my first year of college. I feel like i am on my way to success. I love all the teachers I have gotten to work with. I have met so many wonderful people. I am glad to say I have accomplished my first semester of college with good grades and going on to my second one now. College has taught me to work hard and I will get achievements out of every minute you put into your homework and studying. I want to keep working hard so some day I can pursuit a career I will enjoy. I know that I am going to be good at my job and take pride in what I do. college will always be valuable to me because if it was not for college I would get no where in life. I will take so much from college. I cherish everyday of it and am so thankful that I am attending and on my way to graduating!

The things that i have gotten out of college and why it has been valuable to attend is my education. My education is very important to me because i have a long list of things i want to complete in my life and alot of them revolve around my education. I also value the friendships that i have made while i have been there, i think they will be life long friends, and maybe lead to future business relationships. I try to live my life by the Benedictine values that they have instilled in us into leading a better and more fullfilling life. I also appreciate that they require us to give back and volunteer to the community to graduate, because i think it is important to volunteer and help people that are not as fortunate as you.