University of Michigan-Flint Top Questions

Before coming to college I was an average student with out much motivation. After beginning my college education and learning in a new atmosphere about a diverse range of topics, I became more involved in my learning process. I graduated with high honors in 4 years with a BBA with concentrations in Accounting and Finance. During my time as an undergrad, I began my own rental home business in the Flint area. After graduation I immediately found a job as a staff accountant. My education provided to be very valuable in preparing me for this job. There was no accounting aspect of the job that I was not taught about during my classes. I was recently accepted into the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Ross School of Business to pursue my MBA. I owe my success in being accepted into such an outstanding learning institute as Ross School of Business to my college experience at the University of Michigan- Flint. In addition to pursuing my MBA, I am also stuying to take the CPA exam. I hope to graduate with my MBA degree and become a certified CPA in 4 years.

I've received a strong preparation for my future career.

So far in the first semester of my 2010-11 freshman year in college, I have experienced getting extended time on exams and getting to learn about the locations of the buildings on campus. I have also had the honor to work in the university, attend workshops, and join the Video Gamers' Club on campus and enjoy them. Lastly, I have gotten to know my professors, the staff, and students of all forms of life walking around the University of Michigan-Flint. The college opportunity has been valuable for me to attend the University of Michigan-Flint this year. It has motivated and inspired me to work hard and smart to obtain the degree that I very much desire in my future career field of graphic design. The school's energy has given me extra confidence in working to reach my goals and dreams. For years ahead, the University of Michigan-Flint will be part of the reason I work hard to obtain the rewards I seek, and this scholarship will provide me with the extra confidence to realize my career goals and dreams.

I have realized that attending college is very important today. Lately, I have been seeing more and more people be put out of work; mainly because of their lack of education. People can take a job away from you, but if you have your education, no one can ever take that away. I have realized that most jobs today require you to have a degree. I want to become a Physical Education teacher. That is a profession which obviously requires a degree. I have completed my 2 years at my local Community College and will be attending the University of Montevallo this Fall to complete my degree. I realize that my choice of profession won't make me the wealthiest man, but I'll have the joy of doing what I love each and every day. I've come to realize that it is not all about the money. I believe if you are happy with your'e career choice, you'll never work a day in your life. The cost of attendence is rising each year, causing a burden to be put on my parents. Being awarded this scholarship would be an amazing blessing! God Bless

I was accepted into the University of Michigan-Flint as long as I attented a program called The Challange Program. This program was for kids who got a D or failed one of their high school classes and I believe if you had a certain GPA when you graduated high school. To be honest I DID NOT want to be in this program. I thought it was for kids who where stupid and didn't know anything. I take pride in myself and I felt that this program would give a certain image that i DID NOT want, but if I was to go to U of M-Flint I would have to be in this program for 1 year weather I wanted to or not. In this program they would give us information about resources on the campus and how to study in college. I wish there was not a max ont eh words you can write in this cause I would say SO much more. But basically without being in this program I would not have gotten all A's and B's my first year of college, This program really helped even though I was against it.

Finishing up my first year of college, I've learned a lot of things. The experience has been very valuable to me because it has given me a greater responsibilty to myself by living on campus and living under my owns rules. This first year has given me a greater self-discipline, i know that no one is going to tell me to study or go to class and if i want to continue to do well I must distance my selfto discipline myself. This means distance myself from the social scene for a while to discipline myself to study and do my homework. College has also been beneficial in other ways. It has made me a better public speaker and has increased my ability to interact with others confidently. I am no longer a shy young man but a young man that will approach a person with confidence and look them in the eye while speaking to them. College has been great thus far and i hope that everyone will have a chance to experience what i have.

College has been very valuable. I have learned a great amount of things that will help me throughout life. Not only am I now able to get a better future by getting a great job, but I also get to live life the way I want. When you drop out of highschool, you are not able to choose a job that you like. Your job chooses you! You apply for thousands, and if your lucky, someone will need you to work at that McDonalds down the road from your house (Not sure about you but I sure won't be happy flipping burgers for a life). College gives an opportunity for many things. You get to learn from experts. If you have questions, you are able to ask and get the answers you've been dying to hear. Last but not least, you meet new people that probably will be working with you throughout your future. College life is extremely better than highschool. I have learned a variety of things that are just amazing. From how the body works, to the how different people's lives were in the 1920's, it's all been a desire to learn!

Attending college so far has helped me interact better with my peers. I feel comfortable getting up in front of people and speeking my mind. In high school, i was not sociable at all. I kept to myself a lot and read. Once i got to college, i brought my books with me, but i started talking to people in my classes. and after four semesters, i have shed that shy shell. People look at me and don't believe when i tell them that i used to be a bookworm. That i used to be socially awkward. In the long run, this will only help me occupationally. I am a graphic design major, and would like to go into advertising/promotion, some kind of print media. Therefore, i am going to need all of the people skills i can get. I need to be able to interact with the client on a personal level and find out exactly what elements i should use to give them what they are looking for. Those skills can be enhanced by further education, and while i love design, i can always learn more, which is another reason i choose to complete school.

I have learned a new trade that is going to give me a career to be able to take good care of my family

I am the first generation in my family to attend and complete a college education. I come from a lower-middle class family of military veterans and "shop-workers" whose work ethic are the backbone of the country we are priviledged to belong. My college experience, though not yet complete, has provided for me a view of the world that I may never have witnessed. I retain a sight of Americans struggles through the eyes of another. I cultivate a growing desire to contribute with character and integrity the values that serve all people and serve to make our world around each of us a little bit better because we were in it. This is what I have gotten out of my college experience and why it has been valuable to attend.