Delaware Valley University Top Questions

College life is about having fun and trying new things, but it is also a time when you need to study and work hard. There are a lot of responsibilities that come with graduating high school and going to college. The best advice I can give you is to focus on your assignments and complete them on time. This is an important lesson that needs to be learned before you enter a university. College professors do not accept late assignments and there are no second chances; therefore, if you don’t complete them you are wasting your time and money. Take notes and attend every class, these are the skills you will need to be a successful student in college. There will always be distractions, but it is learning to use your time wisely in high school that will reflect and allow you to be a good student when you graduate.

Attending college has truly been a rewarding experience. I have learned so many valuable lessons, from time management and importance of keeping up with reading and homework, to learning new subjects and broadening my perspectives on school and life. Being a non-traditional college student has definitely proven to be a challenge on many levels, one must learn how to balance the responsibilities of work, home, and school. However, once you learn how to balance your time for these things, you are able to open your mind and enjoy the journey. From taking English Composition, I have learned how to properly write and format essays and term papers. While taking Psychology and Interpersonal Communications, I learned how to better understand human behavior and group dynamics. As well as learning about the human body and how to document various conditions and diseases from taking Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology classes. Attending college has helped me grow as a person, learn how to be a good student, and has put me on the right path to earning my nursing degree. Without a college education, I could not be on my way to a successful and fulfilling career in the medical field.

so far, i have gotten a lot out of my college experience such as, me building substantial college essay writing abilites. for example i haved learned the (P.I.E structure) which is a useful tool for forming good paragraphs. Also i have become a much better writer overall for instance, when i was in highschool i never used to be able to start off an essay but after this first semester, i'm starting and finishing them with no problem thanks to my college experience. I also beileve my college experience has made me much more mature and a overall good student because, before this experience i never really used my outside time for school but now I am on a time management schedule and i devote atleast 3 hours of my outside time to school everyday, whether it's studying or reading a couple of chapters out of my textbook either way im getting in my productive 3 hours. this has been valuable to me because college has really shined a light on my potential because , for the first time i have won an acadimic award for being most improved and that honestly boosted my confidence.

The most important thing that I have received from college is a sense of accomplishment that I was able to go back to school after 10 years. It is so valuable for me to attend because my children will be attending college soon and it is my job to set the example of what is expected from them. My current course of study is aligned with my immediate goal of attaining a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, and my long-term goal of owning a business consulting firm within the Orlando community. This ambition is certainly attainable as my academic achievements will validate, and my intellectual ability and work ethic are certainly attributes which contribute to my potential for success. My penchant for knowledge has been obvious since my high school days, and my ability to excel academically has once again been demonstrated in my college classes. It is without doubt, I believe, I will be successful once given the opportunity. To that end, I beseech you to give my consideration to and scholarships and grant assistance accordingly.

I love going to college. It has given me a chance to discover myself and learn more about the world and people I am surrounded by. It has given me a chance to shape my goals, dreams, and a future. It has given me chance to discover what I stand for in different social and political issues. College helps me to become a better worker, citizen, and overall person. Attending College makes me feel sucessful and acomplished and like I can be a great addition to the community I live in. College challenges me and helps me to become more diligent and responsible person. English is my second language. I never thought I could learn English in 6 months; howevr, college has helped me do that, and I did! Thanks to the challenges at college I feel very confident and excited about contoinuing my education. I cannot wait to become a teacher and hopefully make the kids excited and confident about education, just as college has made me.

The things i have gotten out of my college experience is being responsible, taking care of myself. It has been valuable to attend this school because this school teaches you how to survive out in the real world.

There is so much that I have gotten out of this first semester. I am sure that the semesters to follow with keep continuing to teach me things. This is one reason why I have choosen education. I love the looks on faces of people when you teach them new things and thier faces light up like a young child opening up a Chirstmas gift. I come from a single mother who raise me and has help me become the person that I am today. It is vaulable for me to attend college because my mother wants the best for me. What parent wouldn't? I was excited to call her with my midway grades and she praised me so much. I know that she is proud of me. I remember how she when I was little, how she taught me to ride a horse,tie my shoes and other things. I can only say that I hope as a teacher I can touch one child in the way that my mother has taught me, one of her greatest gifts is patience.

The college experience is one that can be fully found at Delaware Valley College. Starting out as a freshman Equine Studies student, I did not know what to expect when it came to an agricultural school. I had visited city colleges and universities before but never had I fully experienced what it was like to attend classes where some of the classrooms were barns, fields, and stables. Delaware Valley College is completely different from other schools, but in a good way. It gave me the hands-on experience I needed to get the experience that I would not find from reading a book. At the same time, DelVal has a wide array of clubs and organizations that made making friends easier and being involved in the school an easy task. I joined the Dressage Team and made many friends through the tryouts and club meetings. DelVal also had many activities and events. Pride and Polish is where clubs pull up their sleeves and do mini projects around campus to "clean up DelVal" or there's A-Day which is where everything throughout the year comes together. I got to show my family how much work I put into my year.

I always wanted to be a vet since I was 4 years old. I feel that Delaware Valley College is letting me learn with hands on experience to be able to live my dream. The faculty and students work together to make this experience enjoyable , while learning all I need to make me the best Vet possible. I find it incredible that I can learn while doing. This gives me the experience and confidence to do my profession on my own. Delaware Valley College inspires me to be the best it has been a life changing experience. I would really appreciate the opportunity to win this scholarship because my Mom is struggling as a single mom to be able to make me live my dream. Thank you Ashley Serridge

If I could go back in time, I would advise myself to expect to be sad when moving away from home. Living apart from my hometown, friends, family, and pets was really the hardest part of making the transition. I never realized how much I loved where I lived until I was away from it. Not that living in Doylestown is bad, but it is definitely a change from living in the coal region. I would tell myself to spend more time with my family and friends before I left and to tell them they make sure to keep in touch. I would also say to prepare for the work load that college puts on you. It is a different story than being in high school. I would need to set aside whole nights for studying and homework. All in all, I would just say to enjoy the time I had while I was still having it. College is the first step into the real world and I needed to be prepared.