Bethune-Cookman University Top Questions

The one thing that I forgot to mention about my journey at Bethune Cookman University was about the historical journey I have experienced. I've attended a predominately hispanic school all of my life, and other than in my household and the few lessons taught during Black History Month, I knew very little about my heritage. When I signed up for the college tour while visiting universities before I made my decision, I was very intrigued as to how detailed the tour explained how the college came into existance by the vision of Mary Mcleod Bethune. As my freshman year started I was further excitied by the legacy she started and how they try so very hard at Bethune Cookman to keep her memory alive, not just in my African American studies class but also throughout the campus. There are memorials throughout the campus reminding us to fight for our rights, stand up to adversity, keep our heads high and to continually strive for the education we deserve. If I've learned this much in my first year at Bethune Cookman, I can't wait to see what the future years have in store for me.

I have recieved so much knowledge and understanding from my college experience. I believe i've learned the ropes in order to succeed after college. Ive learned how to network with my fellow classmates, in order to understand the lessons, and in order to complete my assignments on time and correctly at all times. Ive met so many great people, and have made some true lifelong friends. My professors and other faculty members contribute to my college expeirence as well, because they have given me the tools and skills to stand on my own two feet, once i graduate. Also, Ive learned so much about my major, that it makes me excited to graduate and actually start helping people as much as I possibly can. I am very grateful for what I have gained from my college experience.

In the one year I've been in college, I find it to be the most extraordinary experience. Meeting new people, journey off to somewhere new and learning more than what my high school can offer. I take in everything and treasure the moment of my college experience.

The skill I have gotten out of my college experience is a greater sense of discipline for the future in my adult life. I believe college is huge step into helping me succeed as an adult in the real world and the competitive work place. I value this as a mature young adult, because being displined and responsible builds to my character and integrity that people look for to seperate me as an individual. Hard work and discipline always gets the job done, and in my major, accounting, getting the job done correctly and efficiently is key to completeing your task. I will never regret attending college, because it will only benefit me in the long run.

Transfering from a multiracial university to a bcu i have gotten that culture that was only briefly touched on at my previous college. Being around people that is all the same race was valuable to me because in the media view we are badly represented and to see everyone trying to better themselves is inspiring. Also to have proffessors that can relate to experiences that i have been through instead of going of what they saw in movies, or have read in books. It is whole other demension of learning that i have gained being here that i didn't get where i was at previously,and that the four years i am here.

i have not yet attend Bethune Cookman.

I am very blesssed to be a part of the Bethune Cookman family. The staff is very supportive. The instuctors are very helpful and they will see that you get the best from your experience

During my college experience I have gotten the chance to learn how to be more independent and how to manage my time. I consider this valuable because when your in college you have to do alot of independent studying and work. However, you can only achieve this goal if you learn how to manage your time. Time management determines how you get things done, how things look, and what you learn. If you always wait until the last minute to finish work or study for a exam or test, it becomes harder to learn the material because all your doin is memorizing the answers you need to pass. I consider the time managment skill to be the most important. There is a time to have fun and a time to work, the goal is to balance the two.

My college experience thus far has taught me many things. I have learned to enjoy life while it lasts. After my first semester I realized that I had to develop better study habits and have learned to stop procrastinating and to do important things first. Time management has been one of the most valuable things that I have learned. When posed with the question "what have you gotten out of your college experience and why has it been valuable to attend", most people would explain what they have learned in their classes and how they have chosen a major and have everything figured out. Not being "most" people, I have not chosen a specific major yet, I do not have everything figured out and I do not have a dream career. I learned that I do not want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine or communications. I learned that I want to hold a position of power someday and I learned enough about myself to know that I have what it takes to achieve my dreams. This, amoung other things is what I have gotten out of my college experience so far.

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I have obtained not education, but also a change in mind, body, and soul. College is not just a place of partying it is a place of independence and character building. The experience you gain from college can be very helpful in your future. From changing your lifestyle to accepting new things and new people.

As a teenager, it is often that I heard my parents, teachers, and many others talk about the importance of college. During those final two years of high school, I focused on college aspirations because I thought that was the correct thing to do. As I satated earlier, that is the main topic during your junior and senior years of high school. However, since I have completed one year of college without my parents breathing down my neck, I have come across many trials and tribulations. Some were difficult others minor, but all I had to fight through without the support of my parents. I must look back on those junior and senior high school years and thank all that constantly reminded me of the importance of attending college. Your freshman year can make or break you: it is how determined you are at being successful that will take you to the next level. My first year of college has made me a much stronger young man and I have learned to take my academics very seriously.

Bethune Cookman University is a great school and wouldnt change it for the world. Very simple as that!

I came from a very small town where we did not look at education as a worthwhile tool. I did not attend often and recived very bad grades. After moving away and raising my children I took a huge leap and returned to school at the age of 44. This was very scary, I lurned nothing in high school and knew nothing about the computer world. I am doing very well in vet tech school and have been on the honor roll and deans list! This is a very huge confidence builder for me and has opened up my world. I love the knowledge I am gaining from attending school. Animals are my passion and now I can start a career doing what I love.

I feel that I have gotten so much out of attending college. I have felt myself grow up and be able to handle things in a mature manner. I have also discovered that nothing is impossible if you maintain determination for your goals. I feel that college has made me into a responsible and valuable member of the community as I now enjoying volunteer tutoring work to help children who are not as enthusiastic about school as I am excel in academic areas that interest me, such as mathematics and science. Attending college continues to be valuable to me because I intend on using what I have learned to benefit the community or, if possible, a larger area. When I graduate I intend to have an extensive expertise in microbiology and genetics and use it to do further research in plant genomes that could be beneficial to the medical field. Any help, including this scholarship, would directly be used for this purpose and will not be a wasted opportunity.

After surviving my first year of college I can truely say that i have obtained a great abundance of experience. Throughout my college experience I have gained a great deal of maturity and self control. College has also taught me alot about myself that i didn't take the time out to notice before i arrived here. For instance, I thought i knew what I wanted to major in and what i enjoyed before i got here, but when i became exposed to certain things, it changed my views. It is very valuable to attend college because you need to be away from your parents and in this environment to learn who you really are and how you act and react in certain situations as a young adult. Finally, in addition to these other reasons, maturity and education are also big factors in attending a post educational institution.

Although i havent graduated its a great school to attend because the education you receive is well worth the money spent.

The best experience that I have gotten from college was the independence. I am on my own. There is no one over my shoulder telling me to buckle down and study. I feel as if this is preparing me for my future. I have to be my personal influence. If I am not willing to stand out and do everything that is possible for me to achieve, then who will? I have learned alot, such as study skills, time managment, budgeting, etc. Basically, everything that I will have to do in the world on my own.

Out of my college experience, I have gained lots of knowledge. I have grown into a more mature woman and learned to take responsibility for my own actions. I have gotten a deeper knowledge and understanding on life itself and the different obstacles that may stand your way. Overall, knowledge would have to be the most valuable thing that I have gained since I have been enrolled here at this great University. It has been valuable to attend because while in college it teaches me time management which is a major key point in life. Before college, I was careless and unaware of the different skills and abilities that I have and my being here, has helped me enhence my knowledge of them. I grew up poor and not having everything handed to me teaches me how to value the things that I do have as well as the things that I hope for in the near future.

I would advice myself to not get caught up in all the drama and unnecessary things that go on on campus. I would also advice myself to stay focused and make sure that academics come first and for most.