Chapman University Top Questions

My college experience so far has helped me determine what I want out of my future. I have learned to train my body equally when it comes to spirituality, physicality, and sociality, and from this experience I have discovered aspects of my personality that I did not know before. I have learned how to interact with people of different backgrounds and learned to respect different cultures and social narratives. Most of all, my college experience has benefited me when it comes to deciding what I want to do in my career. Before going to college I already knew that I wanted to be a high school teacher, but my time at Chapman has helped me discover the true importance of education and renewed my desire to be an active and helpful member of society. In summary college has been a great experience of learning, self-discovering, and appreciating life.

College... It's an experience that every young adult wishes to live. Through my college experience, I have not regretted any single decision that I have made. Instead, it has made me a more mature and knowledgeable individual. I have grown not only intellectually but also as a human being. I have been given opportunities that I will use for the rest of my life. Being part of the Honors College at Miami Dade College, I was able to attend an etiquette dinner. This was an outstanding experience because it taught me not only how to properly use utensils but also how to make network connections and set a good first-impression. As a college student, I have also been able to explore different career fields while enjoying life. College has actually helped me keep my mind set on become an Aerospace doctor. I have yet to find a single negative reason of attending college.

College was so much more than I ever expected. I'd always been told how amazing the experience would be, but now that I am here, I completely understand why so many students say college was one of the best parts of their life. I used to be a quiet person in high school, but college has forced me to step out of my comfort zone and make friends that I know I'll have for the rest of my life. I've become a much more independent person, realized what it takes to immerse myself in a whole new environment and feel comfortable, and begun to understand the organization and time commitment required for success in a real career. Not only has college improved my self-esteem and taught me the maturity important for adult life, but it has been the most exciting and amazing experience of my life thus far. I look forward to taking the academic and social skills I've acquired in college with me throughout the remainder of my life, and I know I will never forget the friends, professors, and mentors that have influenced me such a great deal in these four years.

So far my college experience has been valuable because I have learned more about my slef and have developed as an individual. I am currently majoring in sociology, and hope to have a career in social work. My dream is to start a non for profit organization some day in hopes to work with young women on a number of issues though group work, physical activities, peer bonding, and tools for self confidence. I am passionate about empowering women to recognize they have the power to control their lives and achieve their goals. These aspirations began once I took college level classes and was informed about how I can achieve my goals. I believe that without my college experience thus far, I would not have as much confidence about what opportunities are available to me. I have leaned and grown from my peers on a new level, and my professors are willing to go above and beyond to help me with subject matter. My college experience is invaluable not only because I am challenged to learn, but I have been able to discover new possibilies about the world around me and how I can contribute to my society.

I received a great education from Chapman University. The experience from attending will be with me for the rest of my life. The things I learned not only from my education but the people from all over who attended have taught me life lessons that will forever lead me in the right path.

I CURENTLY ATTEND A SMALL PRIVATE CATHOLIC COLLEGE. I AM THE FIRST IN MY FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE HERE IN THE UNITED STATES. COLLEGE HERE IS THE BASE TO THE SUCCESFUL FUTURE I WANT TO HAVE. I'M VERY FOURTUNATE THAT I'M LIVING THE AMERICAN DREAM, PERSUING THE PROFFESION I WANT, TRYING TO CHANGE THE WORLD BUT ALSO TRYING TO SHOW OTHER HISPANIC STUDENTS THAT THEY CAN ALSO ACHIEVE THE AMERICAN DREAM. COLLE IS PREPARING ME FOR THE LIFE AHEAD OF ME. I HAVE LERNED THE RESPONSABILITY OF BEING AN ADULT.

Once you move away from home, you learn more about yourself than any other time would allow. By leaving my state, my home, and my friends, I learned that I can be independent from everything that I know. From my first year of college, I learned that each person has trials that I can relate to. I learned how to better balance my life in order to make it all fit. I learned that when you hit rock bottom, the only thing that can get you out of the hole is your own determination. Life isn't for watching; it's for doing. The value of education cannot be measured. There is nothing greater then personal achievement; which my school, Chapman University, has given to me.

Growing up on a farm in rural Kentucky, I couldn't imagine all the opportunities and curiosities that would entice my mind and spirit in college. Not only did college awaken my intellect, but stir me as a human being. In college, I was challenged to speak up for myself. Say YES! Say NO! And most importantly, ask WHY? Beyond booksmarts, I became aware of the diversity and possibility in the world around me. Very simply, college changed my perspective... my experience as an undergrad transformed my viewpoint from LIMITED to LIMITLESS.

As a transfer student from a community college into a four year university it has been an utter delight. In general the students seem as though they are truly there for a specific purpose, thier education. Chapman students, for the most part, are very delightful and willing to help people whether it be for directions from one building to another or in a classroom setting and you need a little extra explanation with an assignment. For the most part the professors are more than willing to open their doors, emails, and phone lines to help students get the maximum out of their classroom experience and to have full understanding of the materials set forth. The staff at Chapman in the financial aid department or the business office department are so friendly and will take out so much time for a student when a student needs direction. The best part of the Chapman staff is that the attitude is not, I'm sorry this isn't my department you need to go to this department. It is, let me see what I can do for you without having to send the student away.

The most important aspect that I have gotten out of my college experience is that whatever you do, whether it is teaching or any other profession, it is vital that you have a passion for what you do. When you truly care about what you do, it conveys in whatever you do and allows people to learn more and be challenged in a positive way. No matter what I do, I want to have such a strong passion for it so I can be the best at whatever I choose to do. My experience so far in college has been valuable because it taught me more about what I want out of college and life: challenging and trying experiences that help me learn more about myself and life.