Delaware State University Top Questions

College Life for many teenagers is always about partying and drinking and sometimes they forget their main focus for applying to college. Through my college experience I have had the opportunity to meet many new people and learn about many different cultures which to me is very important because I feel our nation is very unaware of the different ways of other cultures. Another thing I have had the opportunity to have here in college is being able to truly find myself and really know who I am and set goals and dreams for myself. Being back home everyone has the same style, talk the same and act the same and all of us who don’t follow that are considered “different". Here at Delaware State University I have the greatest opportunity to be myself and people embracing that about me. All of these experiences have been so valuable to me because I feel that’s another thing all over the world lacks is truly expressing who they are. Now with my knowledge of many different cultures I now walk around with A open mind and has stopped me from judging others before really having the opportunity to meet them.

I have learned countless lessons that I honestly feel that if I did not attend a higher institution of learning would have taken me years to learn and or experience. For instance I learned the true meaning of being independent. Like any other prospective college student this was what i was looking forward to the most being by myself with, no parental guidance and no one to dictate to me what it is I can and cannot do. However what I didn’t realize was that once I step on that campus I am officially on your own and I am now the dictator of my future that’s when it all becomes scary and surprisingly is when you will learn just what it is you want and need to do with your life. See while hear I was force to accept the fact that my parents could no longer hold my hand but, they could only assist from a far. However after about my first semester after all the tears were shed I knew how to do things on my own and I had a keen sense of who I was and destined to be.

What i have gotten the most out of my college experience is that i believe im maturing. As you go off to college in a new state you have to do things on your own. Their is no parent waking you up for breakfest every morning, no one making sure you get to class on time and making sure you do your homework. You have to learn to be responsible, manage your time wisely and make decisively choices. It has been valuable to me because its preparing me for the real world where i have to work hard for everything i want and need

While attending high school back in 2003-2006, my mother had already instilled in me that college would be the next step that I would take in life. When June 2006 came around, I graduated, and then that following fall of 2006 I was off to Delaware State University. When I first entered Delaware State University, I was a little skeptical. This would be the first time that I had ever been out in the world on my own. Immediately the fear left me, because in my heart I already knew that Del-State would help me make my mark in the world. I can truly say that I am blessed to have a school that helped me as much as this one did. This school has been valuable to attend simply because it has enabled me to work harder at what I do, and to not expect any handouts to be given to me in life. Although it was tough going through school and trying to maintain a good gpa, it was extremely worth the fight. The professors helped me every step of the way; I will now walk down that aisle during graduation, with a sense of dignity.

I am still awaiting to attend college

I have learn even more how to deal with different people around me because I am forced to be interactive with my classmates. I also have learned more academically because the level of education has been increased in transition from high school to college. I have become more responsible and independent in college.

I have definitely gotten a lot with having chosen to obtain a college degree. As high school graduation I started working but after 6 years I realize that it is very important to study at the college level because in my second year I learned more than I expected in my area of concentration in which I worked for the past years. I did not like the idea of studying, but my college experience these past 2 years has been very nice and very interesting for my future. I will finish my studies and perhaps continue to a higher grade.

As of now I'm on my second semester of my freshmen year at Elgin Community College. I'm planning to attend Lewis University on the fall of 2010. I believe I'm ready because of the expirence I have gained throught my first year in college. I've learned that becoming a leader is what's going to make you a good student; however, having good manners, and helping not only yourself but other classmates will make people view you in a positive way. I love going to school, since I know the only way I can make a name out of myself is to succeed; therefore, get my degree in criminal justice and help as many people as I can. To conclude my essay I'm just looking forward to my other three years of college, which will be great since I will be attending a University.

Attending college was the best thing that I have ever done. Many people say that college is not for all people, but I would have to dissagree. I have began to live for tomorrow and not today. I see past the boundaries that are around me. I see my dreams becomming a reality. College has given me the tools that I need to build my path to success. I have learned to put my education first. I have gotten professional development while I have attended school. I have learned how to live on my own and that has made me a stronger person. Ive learned how to survive away from home. It has been a value to attend, because I think that I would have never been able to get these experiences from anywhere else. I see that it is true when students say "College is the best four years of your life."

I have met new people with different backgrounds. I have learned to manage my time better. Because i grew up in a small town and in a small school I have learned to function in large groups of people when it comes to school. Going to college gave me freedom. I learned that I am capable of living on my own and doing things outside of my comfort zone. College helped me realize the things I am strong at and the things I am not so strong at which helped me finally decide what I want to do with my life. I learned that even when college is over, the things i learned and experienced with stick with me forever. I learned that the college friends and teachers i had may not be with me forever but they impacted my life and got me to where i am today.