Bethel College-Indiana Top Questions

I am still in the beginning stages of my college career but I am already able to see the benefits of my decision to attend college displayed in my day to day life. Since coming to college I believe that I have had to become a more responsible and timely individual. I have also learned to try new things and to have as many new experiences as I can. I joined my schools co-ed cheerleading squad even though I have never cheered in my life, just to develop a new skill set and to try something out of comfort zone. I am learning how to share space with others through having a roommate which helps to develop important people skills. I have to manage my time better, take initiative, keep up with my email and manage my finances, all of which are skills needed in the so-called "real world."

So far I have not really gotten that much out of college. Half way through my second year I was pulled to deploy to Iraq making me take a grade in progress. Being deployed has taught me more discipline than any other military training. Having this ability will make me be able to proceed in school and have a very established future once I successfully finish college.

I have gained so much knowledge in my field of study (accounting & business administration). Between Ivy Tech Community College and Bethel College I have grown as a man nd found who I really am and what I am called to do. By completing the programs that I intend on completing (MBA and Masters in Accounting) I will be able to show my chidlren how important college is and that a college education is something that no one can take away from you. I have learned that even though I was not a good high school student graduating with a 2.0 GPA does not mean that I will be a bad college student (current GPA 3.67). I now understand why college is so important especially in todays' society with todays' economy a college degree is almost necessary. In my fields of study a college education is a must. I was always told that knowledge is power and in my field of study I plan on being one of the most powerful person ever.

My college experience has been more than just learning in the classroom. I have learned so much about myself as well as my religious beliefs. First semester was a very bumpy road for me with time management and responsibility to my work and to my classes, but I have learned so much that will help me with my future. If it wouldn't have been for one of my teachers who saw me struggling and helped pull me out of the hole I was in, I wouldn't have the burning desire to continue college and pursue my bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. The classes that I have taken continue to help me with my dream to be in the Law Enforcement System as well as advance my knowledge of the Bible and important life issues. The college life is nothing like what I thought it would be, its better!

I have not yet been able to experience college. For the past year I have been working to save up to hopefully be able to make it while on my own and surviving this economy with working and going to school. I have been blessed to have made it this far and I can not wait to be able to continue my goals and dreams of becoming a nurse so I can help our comminuty. Sometimes people wonder why I haven't began college yet, with my highschool GPA and knowing that no one in my immediate family has finished college. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to continue my edcation and I can not wait to see what college has in store for me. I know I have been out of school a little over a year yet I still have the drive in me to meet my goals and I have the determination to complete what I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. One step at a time I will become successful at my dreams and my future is and will be in my hands. I am thankful to be in my shoes.

I graduated from the Practical Nursing Program from Owens Community College in Toledo almost four years ago, and it helped me get my feet wet in the nursing profession. I have been a charge nurse at an assisted living facility since I graduated and the preparation I recieved in college helped me to do my job well and manage my staff. I am now ready to move up the ladder and earn my Registered Nursing degree to broaden my career.

I have learned that there is a great diversity of people with reguard to age, race, attitude tward learning, and future goals. We all have our own reasons for attending college and mine is for retraining. As a recently laid off worker and father of four, I found myself living without the income I was used to and no employment oppertunities in my field. Having done some research on careers available in my area, I decided to attend college and become an electronic tech. I have been taught how to use computers more effeciently and how to use my time to study more effectively. I still have some time left before I graduate and I always look forward to the challenges of the classes that I am most "rusty " in. Learning as an adult has been very rewarding and there are careers in my area looking for employees right now.

I have gotten a better understanding of who I am and what I want out of my life. I have a much closer relationship with God then what I did just a few months ago. I also feel that I am getting the education that I need in order to be able to go out into the world and make a difference and succeed in my endevors.

I have learned to become a positive addition to my community. I have valued the team work excerises that I was asked to perfrom by my professors. Every day was a new experience, every class time I was eager to bring my pencil and note book and absorb the knowledge that my professors had to offer me. I am so eager to attend RIT for Biomedial Photo communications for bigger and better future. The small classes in a community classes helped to make a personal connection with your professors and other classmates. I was not fearful to raise my hand with a question or comment. I worked in small study groups after class which really helped with my understanding of the material and also showed in my grades. I am a very strong team leader as a result of this " team" that was built at my community college. I now thrive from problem solving and finding a solution for a common quest. Please consider me for your scholorship and help me to fufil my dreams. thank you so much for your time Josephine Smith

There is not a lot that I would do differently for making the transition to college. The advice I would give myself is to work as hard as I could so I would be prepared for the college level work. Also, some major advice I would give myself is to fill out as many scholarships as possible because I do not want to have numerous loans. After four years of college, it will be extremely tough to pay all the money I owe. Therefore, the advice i would give myself is just to work hard and fill every scholaship out that I can.