University of Minnesota-Duluth Top Questions

I have gotten to meet a lot of amazing people and take classes that are very interesting. The people that I have met can help me get jobs in a few years and allow me to network to make better connections. College has already began to give me the skills I need to be a sucessful accountant.

College can be a life-changing experience for anyone, and I was no exception. Attending this school has allowed me to learn more about myself as an individual in more ways than I ever could have imagined. Looking back over the past four years I can see myself mature emotionally, spiritually, socially and mentally, all in positive ways. As an active member of several extracurricular activities and organizations, I have developed leadership skills that I know will be carried with me throughout graduate school and my future career. Working alongside so many different types of people has taught me to appreciate diversity. It is so important to welcome racial, socioeconomic, religious, cultural, and social differences so that fresh ideas and multiple perspectives can be used to our advantage in making the community a better place. This school pushed me to grow intellectually, and that is something that I will always value.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. It has once again taught me to put myself in anothers shoes. To see how other people live, struggle, and work hard in the environment around us. This school has professors that have pushed me with the hardest tests, essays, and assignments to do my best. I believe that with the guidance of this school anyone can achieve what they believe is their calling in the working enviornment. College has not only prepared me for the working world, but for life as a strong American woman.

I love college. I've met amazing lifetime friends and I'm very happy with my decision to attend UMD. I'm taking interesting classes that I enjoy and when I don't understand I feel comfortable asking the professors for help. I got an on-campus job which is super helpful with paying for tuition and it's really nice not having to commute. The hours are also very flexible and work around my class schedule. Through my job I have gotten to know many of the professors and learned my way around the school very quickly. I like having a connection to the faculty. As for my experience with activites I joined badminton club and I love it. I try to play it at least every weekend and its a lot of fun. It also helps me meet people from different backgrounds then my self. I am strongly involved with the Newman House. I've met so many awesoe people through Newman and have become much closer to God in college. I also feel much healthier in college since I bought a fitness pass which encourages me to workout and UMD provides healthy food options.

I have learned so many things by attending the University of Minnesota Duluth. The type of knowledge that I have gained is not strictly educational, but personal. I think that it is a big step to be on your own and be independent. The college experience is so much different than high school because you have to obtain the determination and self-discipline to study, go to class, and finish homework. It has been valuable for me to attend college because so far I have already learned so many important skills that will help me in the future. One of the many skills I have learned is to balance my time, which is a very important skill to have while in college and in a future career as well. I feel that through college I have also become a harder worker and more dedicated. When I have something to do, I work my hardest to get it done and do my best work. This is also a very important skill for in a career. I have gained much knowledge in my college experience so far, and I know that I will continue to learn things as well.

I have learned a unbearable amount of information from attending Skagit Valley College. The running start program allowed me to get a head start in my education. It was the perfect opportunity for my needs and gained a lot of experience. In high school I lost close friends. I was looking for a new atmosphere that gave me a new beginning. Skagit Valley College gave me a new start and a great learning experience for my degree in software engineering. Every weekday I would wait eight hours until my mom was done with work. During this time I socialized with some of the brightest individuals at the college. I learned how to become more time efficient, organized, and get the most information from a lecture. This group of people prepared me for the challenging course work ahead. The professors at this college are phenomenal. They're excited for your future degree, and want to see you succeed. They are always willing to walk the extra mile for you to understand the material. This college has been a great value to my personal and college life. It has helped me grown to be the person I am today.

Returning to community college after having completed graduate school 10 years earlier, I realized how important it is to stay current in your discpline/career. My college experience enabled me to refresh my scope of knowledge on subjects such as anatomy, physiology and chemistry, all of which I use in my career. I teach these subjects as part of a personal training curriculum and I thought my 15 years of experience in the fitness industry was enough to make me an expert. Instead what I learned is that you can always expand your knowledge and continuing with your education is vital for career growth. I will be leaving my current career and attending a full-time, 15 month accelerated second degree nursing program in May, 2010. I plan to use the disciplined study ethic I developed through my college experiences to help me succeed with such an intensive program. A college experience is what you make of it, and I have always been a student that takes advantage of the scholastic opportunities available to students and I am also a professional who gives back to schools by delivering free guest lectures to students pursuing a degree in health and wellness.

Iam single mother and i have 3 boys. i work to hard full times student and full times worker. my old son is now asu student also. i will graduate school in 2012 summer , be come fashion designer . I will make own clothing line in my store .My career area is on Accessories such as jewerly,shoes,and purses. I would also like to make woman's maternity clothing and baby clothes. My goal is international and global making which I deamed of creating since I was ayoung girl in japan. Right now is a great time for me to study and start my fashion designer bussiness. I am very happy to be in the school which is the dream come thue my life, and I appreciate the suport of my school and my family . but some time need help financal indepedent for my kids for nice birthday gifts and chrismas gifts. I

College has taught me many things, but the thing I consider most important is the understanding of the world around me. University of Minnesota in Duluth (UMD) has shown me how we, as humans, are all connected to one another. For my major (psychology) UMD requires me to take a diverse set of class encompassing a global perspective. For example I?m currently taking a class called ?Marriage & Families worldwide.? In this class we participated in a ?Culture Gram? assignment where we were allowed to interact with six racially diverse students. This panel showed we were connected more than just economically, they taught me we are all members of the human race and need to be more aware of one another. Because of UMD I have become more responsibly engaged in the world!

My college experience has taught my to accept new ideas, explore my beliefs, and learn to be responsible. It is such a complete life change when you move out of your parents house and learn to manage your money alone. College shows you the opportunities in the world like studying abroad or service trips. It gives you hope for a better future and passion to make a difference!