Bryant University Top Questions

I love Bryant University and I never imagined myself wanting to stay at school through breaks. The students and teachers make this experience great and I learn a lot from everyone else there. It is a small school so I get individual attention and teachers are willing to sit down with me and explain material I do not understand in the classroom. I have learned the value of hard work and good grades. In high school, I never had to do homework or study much to get good grades, but in college, it is different. It is very challenging and I spend most of my time on school work. It is all worth it in the end because I made the Dean's list and I am proud of the work I do. Not only do I spent time on work, but I also spend time making new friends and enjoying the whole college experience. Having friends down the hallway that I can see at any time makes me have to manage my time and not waste it. It has been very valuable to attend college because I am learning more than I did in high school and becoming independent.

I have experienced many different situations and moments that have truly helped me in developing my character and shaping me into the person I am today. My experiences have truly been some of the best in my life. I have met some outstanding people that have made me want to push myself and accomplish things I've never thought of accomplishing being a first generation college student after first moving to this country from the Dominican Republic. My professors helpfulness, the great friends Ive met, the valuable resources and tremendous service learning experiences traveling to New Orleans, Dominican Republic and other states across the country with my Rugby team, Have all truly been the building blocks to my development. They have all taught me very different lessons but keeping the same goal and focus in mind of pushing mysef to be the best I can be and in helping other along my journey making it an even more rewarding experience along the way. So, what exactly have I received from my college experience....EVERYTHING! It was a small school in Smithfield, RI but the best 4 years of my life.

I would not make the same mistakes that I did in spending money. Although I consider myself to be very financially responsible, after my first semester of college I had spent the majority of my savings (which wasn't much) on things that I didn't need to spend money on. My spending was mainly due to having eight roommates who wanted to do something that costs money - - something that I would not normally do. Being in college is about expiriencing life on your own and learning to be independent, as well as financially responsible.

I would tell myself not to underestimate any class, and stick with your syllabus, because it has VERY important information in it! You have to study a lot for exams, and remember you can never study too hard. There is a lot to remember and it doesn't hurt to go over notes after class either. Classes here are ten times as hard as high school classes. Don't party when you should be studying. You will remember a bad grade more than you remember a party you went to. If there's something you don't understand, don't be afraid to ask the teacher, they are there to help. They like to see you taking an interest in your education. There is also the Academic Center for Excellence which helps with papers and had labs for major business classes as well as tutors for one on one help. Your parents are spending a lot of money to ensure you had a stable job, don't waste their funds. Education should be your number one priority in college!

I would tell myself that college is a very different lifestyle and although you might think your study habits are sufficient from highschool there are serious adjustments you will have to make. There is a much greater amount of free time that you will be tempted to waste. The workload is less but the tests are worth a greater amount so it is vital that you prepare well for the tests and not just cram the information in the night before because you WILL NOT get the grades you got in highschool by doing this. The library is a useful place to study and is probably not somewhere you are used to going but it will benifit you even if its only for an hour everyday. The resources that colleges offer are very reliable and should be taken advantage of in order to get the most out of your college experience. Do not think that you can go out to parties when you have class the next day even if all of your work is finished. Your learning after a night of drinking and staying out late is not the same.

If I was to go back in time I would tell myself to chose a career that best fits my personality. I am extremely outgoing and enjoy helping others in need suceed. I will take any chance I have to help someone that needs it. I knew in my heart I wanted to be in a job that serviced others however, at a young age I was blinded. I ended up going to school for business because my father was in business and I thought that was the right thing to do. Now at 27, I've left the working world to pursue my dream of becoming a Physical Therapist. I 've been shadowing at a hospital and find helping others very gratifying. The most rewarding part of this career for me would be to know I have helped in making someone's quality of life better.

Visit the college and see if it is right for you. You will know it when you find it.

Knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition, advice that I would give myself as a high school senior would consist of knowing how to balance classes, building a schedule that would allow ample time for myself to get all of my work completed in a timely fashion, and choosing classes that would focus specifically on my field of work. Balancing classes would be important for me to do so that I would not overwork myself and carry more classes than I could handle at one time. I would explain that having a healthy amount of rigorous and light classes is important for allowing myself time to complete all of my work so that I would not have to "crunch" (try to cram a lot of work in a short period of time) to get everything done on time. Finally I would explain that the significance of selecting classes that concentrate primarily on my desired field of work so that I graduate with my desired degree in the field I want most. For me, it is better to be a master of something than to be a jack of all trades and a master of nothing.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would stress that I should never limit myself. In my time at Bryant I have realized that if you are willing to work hard for something you can achieve it. When I graduate I want to have many opportunities available to me. Hard work and perseverance brings rewards in the long run, so it is very important to stay focused and also not be afraid to take a chance. Sometimes it is important to leave your comfort zone and face new challenges. At the end of your life you will always regret the things you did not do much more than the things you did.

College is everything you dreamed it would be, and nothing like you expected. Keep reaching for your highest goals, dreams and aspirations. When people see your dedication, drive and focus they will go out of their way to help you. Go for the school of your dreams. If it's a true fit, they'll be honored to have you. The same thing goes for jobs, internships and scholarships. Don't date freshman year. This is a time in your life to work on YOU. Practice learning about and loving yourself before you try to learn about and love anyone else. You will make close friends in TIME. Don't worry if you don't find "the ones" right away. Be patient, keep reaching out, and they will find you. When you go through some really challenging times your loved ones (family and close friends) are going to help you pull through them. You will find ways to pay for college. Just keep working at it; where there's a will, there's a way. Do what scares you (in a good way). Never underestimate yourself. Remember that life is a journey so try to enjoy the ride. Have Fun!