Carthage College Top Questions

I have gained a number of things from my former college experience. Knowledge, the sense of security, and the understanding to know that I am in total control of my future. Being away from home you really get to spread your wings and see for yourself how well you have been prepared and how well on your own you do. From that I have gained self confidence and self control. For me college was a blast all the good and hard times, from the late nights to the fun days! In the end it gave me great fulfillment, confidence, and pride. It showed me how well I react under heavy situations and to overcome them only makes me stronger. It is imperative to pursue a postsecondary education period. No matter if it is a Trade school, Community College, or a four year University, because now day’s knowledge is power and it is something that can never be taken away from you. Lastly I know that education is very important and I shouldn’t stop at just having an Associates degree that I should pursue a bachelor’s degree and potentially open more doors for me in my future!

In order to succeed in college, I must not only be smart but work hard. Through the endless hours of staying late at night , I discovered that the more I study, the better the test grade I will get. Because there was no one to cook for me like when I used to live with my parent, I learned to shop for grocery, cook, and do the laundry. Although I get off work at 10 pm almost every night, I train my self to not go straight into homework and take a little time off to relax, so I can refresh my brain and body. I became a more independent person, but at the same time realized that making good friends and having effective communcation can help me pass my classes. By taking the general educaiton courses, I started to value and recognize the diversity of subjects that I will face later in life. College life forces me to understand that I must adapt and survive on my own.

My college experience going into my 3 year has shaped me into the person I am today. My experience has caused personal growth in a variety of aspects of my life. Everyone on campus are extremely accepting no matter where one comes from. The inviting and warming acceptance has provided me with a sense of belonging. College has provided me with a sense of community that I know I will continue to be involve with. The professors have taught me how to solve problems that I will face in the real world. The discussions in class have helped my ability of communicating and expressing my views without being afraid.

My college experience with Carthage College has been very valuable to me. Carthage has given me friends, new hobbies, a place to call home (and home it is indeed, with the close-knit campus community), and most importantly, a sense of self-worth and accomplishment. I never thought I'd be able to learn how to belly dance, or even just get along without my friends and family from back home. Every thing I do or make at Carthage is my own, without the taint of being 'babysat' by a teacher, as in high school. Yes, the professors provide their excellent input and assistance, however, they make it the student's priority, not their own. From this I have learned multiple things: I can write a 30 page paper and write it well. I am able to make huge life decisions and to also not only control my own life, but make it my own and make it fun. Because of this, my sense of self and societal worth has greatly increased. While education is an extremely valuable thing to earn, it is the experience at any college that is infinitely more valuable.

My college experience has made me a new person. In high school, I was lazy and never felt like studying. I waited for my teachers to tell me to get my act together before I would attempt an assignment. When I came to Carthage it all changed because I noticed the proffessors didn't care if you completed you assignment. They wouldn't go out of their way for you unless you asked them for help. After I had moved into my dorm and I said so-long to my parents, I realized I was on my own. I had to take care of myself and my education. If I wanted to stay away from home, I would need the grades to do it. I know now that I am an adult and it's time for me to take the wheel and drive to success. Attending college has changed me academically, as well as socially. I've been able to meet new people and make new friends. Attending college is the best decision I ever made and I would encourage every current high school student to attend. It will change your life.

I started my college career at Arizone State University, the largest college campus in the country. After a semester, I realized that it was too big for me, and that I wasn't getting the education I desired. I transferred to Carthage College for the Spring semester, and found myself completely satisfied with my choice. I had small class sizes, personable professors, and I was only 6 hours away from home rather than 24. The most valuable experience I have gotten here at Carthage is the Character Quest program. It is a leadership development certification program that begins with a 4 day military-based mission experience in the woods, followed by classes, mentoring, and service to the Carthage and Kenosha community. Because of Character Quest, I have made incredible friendships, developed my leadership skills and potential tenfold, and gained more confidence than I ever could have imagined. Character Quest is a unique program to Carthage, and I truly feel that I was called to this school to experience it. I now have connections with alumni and professionals for a future career, and I share an experience with 59 other people that we will never forget.

By going to college I have expanded my knowledge of not only classes in my major and out, but I am gradually learning how to lead a group of people in an environmental organization that can help me in my future career. I think that going to further your education also puts you in a vulnerable situation that if one were not to go out and grab it, then they may just stick it safe and miss out on major developments as a person. For example, living in a dorm with who knows how many other people and sharing a bathroom with that many people. You learn how to communicate with people that you normally would not before in high school. Social barriers can be broken in college and this helps one develop not only for social situations in your career, but also in your personal life as well. I have changed for the best since I graduated high school and I think it is because I want to further my education and improve myself as a person instead of staying stagnant. Education in any sense of the word is important to develop as a human being.

College has allowed me to expand my character in ways I never would have known before. The variety of majors, clubs, and other organizations keeps me balanced with work and leisure. For instance, there is a Latin Dance club at my school that provides relief from the stressful points in my life. Other opportunities are leadership programs through my on-campus job and clubs specific to my major. There are also honors fraternities as well as social greek organizations. Not only does Carthage give me the confidence to maintain a high GPA, it gives me the confidence to be successful within my future career. Since I am a Biology major, an undergraduate research program is offered to gain laboratory experience to put on my resume. I have learned that there are no niches or groups in college; you are allowed to join a French club if you are a Spanish major. The combinations of involvement are endless.

I did appreciate the opportunity of a good education until I arrived at Carthage. I spent most of my high school time doing extracurricular activities that I was uninterested in my classes. Once I came to Carthage, because of the expensive tuition, I realized the importance of getting a degree. I raised my GPA from 2.5 my freshman to 3.75 my sophmore year. On top of that I found my true calling in a career in law enforcement. I've chosed this career because I truly believe in the career and no matter the pay or the danger, it is something I truly believe I can serve society in and make not only my family proud but also myself. Carthage College, though difficult at times, has shown me how to grow up and I think thats what college is really about. Teaching regular students responsibility when there is plenty of distractions around them. Those who understand this will learn the true experiance of college and will succeed in life.

college has been a wake-up call from high school. I've definantly started my first year of college full force, making sure I put 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} into each class and get all my work done well. I really feel I have become an adult, responsibility has increased and I feel a greater strive for success. Although I am just in community college getting my general education done,I feel this is a great learning experience to what I should expect for the future. I'm hoping that all this hard work at community college will help me in creating new work methods and give me the motivation needed to get to art school