Wabash College Top Questions

Since I've been attending college, I've learned how to manage money, study, and to have more fun. I'm put in the position of having to pay for my college because my family can not afford my education, so i save. Also, studying is a very important aspect of college that needs to be learned. I never really studied as much in high school as I study now. It was all pretty easy for me, with the exception of a few classes. Going to college put me in perspective. Lastly College taught me to have more fun. Studying and working all the time can be rewarding, but if you're not having fun it tends to lead down curtain paths that may be harmful. These paths can include: depression, insomnia, eating disorders, anxiety, and stress. I've learned this through my experience in college. I never had time for anything else but work and school. I ended up having mood swings, feeling depressed, not eating, not sleeping, and having a build up of stress that negatively effected my health. It's been valuable to attend college because of all the lesson, such as mentioned, that I've learned.

So far, in my limited experience at my college, I have developed a strong work ethic and an open mind. This college pushes a large workload onto all of its students, regardless of their major or minor, forcing us to apply ourselves in order to succeed and proceed onto the next level of life. The professors at this college come from a variety of backgrounds, and they bring with them a wide variety of views and opinions, which forces the students to evaluate all of these opinions and claims; from these varying points of view we must then form our own inferences. The college opens the minds of its students by showing us that there are many ways to look at the world and that we have yet to find a single discipline that has no room for development in one way or another. These two things, opening the mind and developing a strong work ethic, are valuable because they allow the student to think critically; this, in turn, prepares each student for the next level of life, whether that is to be higher education or entering the workforce, which is why it has been valuable to attend this school.

What I have received from my college experience is a first-rate liberal arts education. I like to see my college as different and unique from other colleges because instead of a focused-on-one-thing learning experience like others get at big public universities, at my college we are exposed to a wide array of topics and worldviews immediately. It is impossible to attend Wabash for a semester and not change in some way, shape, or form whether it be intellectually or spiritually, etc. I eventually get a major and my main focus is on that, but for some time and even through my senior year I am taking mathematics, religion, physics, philosophy, and many courses that have nothing to do with my major, but stimulate my growth as a person and human being. I am now well versed in many aspects of academia as well as the world and all of this impacts the way that I think about life and my goals and will aid me as I continue on in my journey.

I entered college expecting little improvement from the world of cliques and ostracism known as high school. After a year here, the most succinct way I can state my discovery is this: “coolness” is achieved in high school through apathy, and in college through care. A high school student’s apathy toward his grades and teachers was often directly correlated to his or her popularity. Through college I feel I have entered the real world, where forethought and preparation are recognized as logical and difficult aspects of achieving prolonged enjoyment in life. This goal of happiness is universally shared, but only through maturity can we achieve it. By facing our education and future employment head-on, we show due respect to our life’s value. The mature atmosphere of my school has prompted me to face my love of teaching by emphasizing its practicality as a career. It has opened my eyes to the possibility of being for others what so many wonderful people have been for me.

Attending college has given me an unexpected gift. I have found attending classes ar Rogue Community College has brought me self confidence to strive to achieve and most importantly hope. Recieving hope for a better life and the tools needed to compete in the work force is invaluable. As a mother the gifts I have obtained will pass on for generations within my family and in turn within our community. I am proud to be a mother, a student, and a valuble mamber of our community.

I have received many lessons from Wabash. It made me tough, it is a difficult school that will not let the student submit work that is below his potential. The professors are always willing to help a student who wants to learn, but they will reprimand a lazy one. I received an appreciation for other cultures, I spent a semester in Rome on the schools dime that allowed for tremendous personal growth. The all male atmosphere might make students drink more often, but it also taught me how to drink responsibly. I learned the value of mentors. Upon arriving to campus I was taught many lessons from older students that I in turn passed on to others. I have made friends that will be with me for the rest of my life. I entered Wabash ignorant and cocky. After four years of hard work, I realized that I might not be so intelligent, but I have gained a deep appreciation for the process of learning. Wabash probably created more questions for me than answered. I believe because of my school, that not only am I prepared for my future career, but I am also a more responsible citizen.

If I could talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have two important pieces of advice for myself. First, I would tell myself that college is very different from high school. The professors want you to learn. They are not interested in your ability to memorize information or properly make guesses on multiple choice tests. There are no multiple choice tests in college, nor are there any in life. The professors are more interested in your knowledge of the material and your ability to express and make further use of that knowledge. Also, I would tell myself that college is about much more than studying and classes. I would tell myself to have fun and to socialize. We learn, not from books, but from our interactions with each other. An effective student, an effective human being, does more than read books and write papers. An effective person knows how to interact with others. College is the last place we go before we have to grow up. Enjoy it.

As I look back at my high school career, there is one piece of advice I would give myself. Persevere--no matter how hard it may seem, no matter how much work you will have, you have the ability to change the world. Your willingness to learn, and to use you knowledge will benefit yourself, your community, and the world around you. However, the adjustment will be tough. Many late nights will be spent reading, writing, and studying for exams. In the long run, it will be worth it. The education you receive will be what you put into it. You must act with responsibility if you want success. In conclusion, always remember you have your family and friends for support. They know how far you can go, and will help you in any way they can.

Calm down, everything is not as bad as everyone says it is.

You need to be prepared to mkae changes in your old routines and try new things. Going to this college makes you mature quickly.