Western Michigan University Top Questions

This is my first semester at Western, and so far, it has been a great experience. I enjoy being on my own, and making my own decisions. College life has taught me many things already, and hopefully these lessons will shape my future. I will try to absorb as much of the information as possible, and I recommend anyone to attend Western Michigan University. It is a great university atmosphere.

When I attended high school, I attended a school that really prepared me for college. The school pushed you to succeed and compared to middle school, I felt overwork but smart at the same time. When I attended college, my experience felt a lot like high school but I had a little extra load, I became a mother to my wonderful son, Brandon. Being a mother and a college student has really gave me a wonderful experience in school. My college experience has been a bumpy road of wanting to give up but pushing myself to succeed, just like high school, for not only a better career for me, but a better career to support my son. It has been valuable to attend college because it's going to help me have a better future for my family. I also believe it's valuable because you go to learn, to futher your education, and not to say you tried but to say you succeeded when everyone thought you would give up.

I have gotten more out of college because I have refrained from just "getting it done." In my time in college, I have gotten married, had my first child, worked full-time to support myself and my family, gotten licensed in the Insurance business, and maintained a GPA of 3.5+. Finishing school is very important to me, but I feel that the life experience I have gained from having to juggle school, work, and family has been even more important in my growth as a person.

Out of my college experience the most valuable thing that I have earned is confidence. Confidence to discover new things and opportunities, to be involved in associations, and to attempt what I previously though impossible. I was once quite shy and introverted, however the college environment has challenged me to abandon that personality and adopt one of energy and openness. College has allowed me to improve my skills in making friends and reaching out to others. Overall, I find this to be one of the most important things I have taken away from my college experience so far this year. With my new found confidence I am ready to face not only the world around me, but the world that lies ahead.

I start college in january 2011. It is every important to go to college because it helps you in the long run. For example, if you apply for a office job and there is you a no college/ degree and another applicant wit a degree, they will pick the degree before you.

My college experience has really changed my attitude toward school. My motivation level for school has increased greatly. I am earning better grades than I did in high school. It has brought me joy to know that I am in an environment where I am being taught and learning things that I have never learned before. I have gotten a chance to meet all kinds of people from different backrounds, cultures, and ethnicities. It has been valuable to attend college because of the new ,life-changing experiences. It has also been valuable because it has given me a chance to network with many people. Being a student here at Western is allowing me to build bonds and networking opportunities with people that will last for a lifetime and has equipped me with the tools necessary to succeed in this world.

Being that I am only a first-semester freshman, I don't really have much to reflect on in an excessively detailed manner. However, so far the number of people that I know now versus before is nearly doubled; which is kind of a big deal for me as I lived in the same town for my whole childhood and went to a high school with only 500 people in it. Not only have I made some new friends but I have learned a few new things as well but so far it's only been sort of a review of some things that I learned in high school and knew from life experience previously; I cannot wait to delve deeper and expand my knowledge. Attending college is definitely a valuable experience to have, especially if you have been sort of sheltered from diversity and if you are dedicated to learning.

My college experience is a fantastic one. I am so lucky to have this opportunity to be able to fill my mind with knowledge from a group of fantastic professors. The professors are your guides and your friends, they are always available to help you. The knowledge that I am receiving no one will ever be able to take away from me. This is another part of my "key" to open the door to new and exciting career opportunities as well as a comfortable lifestyle.

Going to a community college from a small town high school I have gotten a better understanding of diversity and the role each different kind of person plays in the school. I have been in classes with students of every age, race, and background and have learned the importance of working together well with each of them. As well as the opportunity to form friendships with people that otherwise I would have never given a second thought. I have also got the chance to take a lot of different classes and through the college I was able to attend full time my senior year of high school for free so I have also gotten a headstart on my post high school education without the cost. Through my experience at my college I have grown as a person and learned the importance of taking education seriously.

I have learned to plan my time accordingly and to focus on my school in order to prevent falling into the trap of weekend partying. College is valuable to attend because it teaches you critical information for your career and to live life in the real world.