University of Southern Mississippi Top Questions

I've learned that there are diferent varieites of people and opinions at college. i've gained a new outlook on people and the world community as a whole. I've learned the importance of team work from working in the clubs and how unified a campus is when people work together. I've learned a great deal about English, Algebra, Humanities and more college classes that will help advance me in my future.

Throughout my college experience, I have learned a lot about the career I would like to obtain in the future and a lot about myself. These past two and a half years at USM has been the best experience of my life because I have been introduced to a whole new lifestyle. I have met some of my best friends here, and I have grown as a person. USM has been valuable to attend because it has helped me decide that I would like a career in the medical field as a nurse practitioner, and the school has been very helpful by guiding me towards achieving my academic goals.

I have obtained a great job and I am on the rise. Without my degree, I would not be where I am today.

Reurning to school has given me the opportunity to learn and update my skills as a Graphic Designer all the while making new friendships, learn new technology and working closely with professional teachers. I enjoy the campus life very much as far as the administrative staff goes there is plenty of interaction with them we can meet with our advisors at any time and it is a comfortable atmosphere in each of the classes I have attended. Getting around it easy as our campus is only 5 miles wide and all of the studios and classrooms are located near each one of our classes. Dining on campus is great there is a great selection of foods to choose from , the library and tutorial areas enhance with our studies, the student to student assistance is more comfortable when they ( the tutor) can relate and help. We have an outdoor biology lab with wonderful plants. Overseas studies had to be one of my favorite offerings at this school, the chance to studie aborad and earn credits, I can't wait to go. Mosty I love the opportunity to have an actual art show and work on my senior project excites me.

I value the privelage to attend college because at the beginning of the year I was almost unable to. My dad did everything he could to get me into school and i thank him so much for it. Although i am at a school that does not have my program, I am thankful I am attending. I would really like to save up some money to attend Loyola University in Chicago as it is one of four schools in Illinois that have my program.

I have gotten valuble life skills while attending college. It has taught me great time management and how to prioritize. Also, with being in my school's nursing program, I have been able to learn actual skills that i will be using in the future. I have been able to make time for school, while also having time for family and work. I have been able to complete task in a timely matter and have learned how not to procrastinate like I have in highschool. I have also learned how to prioritize my life. I know that school is the most important factor in my life today so majority of my time is spent studying and doing homework. It has really opened my eyes to what i find is important and what i feel can be done later. With all these skills I have learned while attending college, it had made my college experience better and more fun. It has also made me into a more responsible and orginized person.

I have discovered that I have several career path options that I could find fulfilling in life. It has been valuable for me to attend because it has helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. I discovered that I can use my degree in psychology to go to medical school so that I can help others throughout the world. Without this experience, I would probably still be fairly clueless about what career path I want to take. Now, I have a plan for my future that can allow me to improve the lives of others.

Obstacles have stood in the way of my education for three years now, and I'm finally ready to take the plunge. I'm currently enrolled at Waubonsee Community College and taking a photography course. When I graduated high school in 2007, I went straight to Western Illinois University. I didn't realize how important it was to actually go to class every day because I was so caught up in the college lifestyle that I didn't see my mistake happening. Before I knew it, my grades were at a point of no return because of my attendance, and I was failing. I regret daily my decision to drop out because of this mistake, and I'm trying my hardest to fix this mistake. I've already been re-accepted and am working very hard to be able to pay for my education myself. Any financial help, since that's now what is holding me back, would be greatly appreciated. Not only would it help me return to my dream school, at WIU, but it would also help me in succeeding and furthering my education, while helping me start a life in a career that I love.

Becoming a part of the college community has opened my eyes to the colorful world around me. Coming from a small town, Hattiesburg is a huge change for me. A change that was much needed if I ever plan to succeed, though. I never realized how completely different everyone really is. I meet someone new and unique every day I spend here. I have met so many wonderful people and have learned more in my first semester than I ever dreamed. I am enjoying the classes and professors to the fullest and am completely content with my decision to attend The University of Southern Mississippi!

It has opened the door to endless career opportunities. I graduated at the end of July 2010 and before completing my degree, I had a job waiting on me. My career counselor was awesome. She supervised me through everything.