Edgewood College Top Questions

I am currently a Sophomore at the College of Dupage (COD), my experience there has been a jurney of discovery. While attending COD as a full time student I have been working 30-40 hours per week as an assistant manager at a restaurante. Two years ago I thought I would just work my way into a manager possistion in the company, I didnt think I could afford college and I thought being a manager was all I could hope to achieve. Over these last to years Ive awoken a deep interest in the human body and how to keep it healthy. Ive been sussesful in both my classes at community college and at work, through this ive seen that I have alot of potential. My plans have changed, and now I find my self working harder to save, and studying longer to get better grades. Im on my way a new carrer in the health field with the confidence ive gained from both working and being a fulltime student. My college experience has been alot of work and will continue to be, but without it I would never have seen what I am capable of doing.

Going back to college has been a lifelong dream. I completed 3 years at various colleges before I entered into the military. Now, 15yrs later, I am in the process of a medical retirement due to injuries and complications while I was deployed in Iraq. It was very difficult for me to be told by the Army that my career was over & I had to get out. Once my surgeries were completed, I had dried my eyes and made peace with the decision, I searched within myself to see where else I could make a contribution in life. This was my Maker's way of telling me that I had completed "one mission" and it was now time to begin the next. I am now back in college to obtain my BSN and hopefully one day, be a NICU Nurse or work with babies and young children. College will not only allow me to finally complete my Bachelor's Degree, but I will also be able to support my family in a way that had become my passion. It has given me a sense of empowerment and self-worth. I cannot wait to complete my next mission.

I have learned how to manage my time more affectively not just for college but for everything. Many college students go to school, work and have other activities which means we have to learn how to balance it all. Once I learned how to manage my time everything else sort of fell into place. College helped me grow up and appreciate a lot of things because I met so many people, experienced various things and learned more than I expected to. I think everyone should experience the college life at least once. Many freshmen believe that the courses are the only thing they need to learn but they soon figure out that they learn more than just course material. I value my college experience because of the people I have met, the courses I have taken, and the small community I am apart of.

I chose Edgewood College over the UW-Madison because it has smaller class sizes and, to me, will keep me on track toward PA (Physician's Assistant) school. I am not just a number and have developed close relations with my professors, which has maximized the amount of information I am learning. I currently have a 3.9 GPA and have taken many science courses. This would indicate that Edgewood College is a very good fit for me. I also play tennis at Edgewood and take much pride in my school on an athletic level other than academic. I've made lifelong friends and have become more accepting of different people. Edgewood Collge has taught me the importance of education. I cherish my education very much and I am very excited to have such a strong support group, Edgewood professors and students. I've taken my education very seriously since I began college, but Edgewood College has taught me that the education I am receiving is not only good for a career but also for bulding character. I appreciate where I am in life and hope to continue my education in the medical field. Edgewood is a crucial stepping stone.

I can still remember it like it was yesterday; the warmth of my principal's hand as he shakes it while my other hand, slightly sweaty, reaches for the diploma, a grin across my face. I have finally graduated high school and am off to attend a four year college: Edgewood. Now, seven months later, I am a freshman beginning my second semester with a strong 4.0 grade point average, so grateful I have decided to further my education. So far I have learned important lessons in life; I believe moving away from home and living on campus in a dorm is showing me how to grow-up, but not in a too scary or too hasty of a way. I am no longer living life off of a silver platter. I have to do my own laundry, cleaning, cooking as well as keeping a healthy schedule that includes exercising, studying and healthy eating. I have also taken on the responsibility of caring for my betta fish. Everyday I am given the opportunity to put my values into action and show the world who I am; college is what is giving me this amazing shot at a successful life.

I am a US Army veteran and was honorably discharged after serving 1 year in Iraq, 1 year in Germany, and 2 at Fort Riley, KS. When I was back in the real world, life was not as it seemed. I was lost for some time and had no direction. My fiance convinced me to go back to school to persue a career. I looked into the recommendation and found myself interested in the world of IT. I attended a two-year technical college and received my degree in Systems Administration. I then was motivated and decided to persue my bachelor's in Computer Information Systems. That is where Edgewood came in. By then, I found myself married, with a son, and a mortgage. The only way to support my family was to continue on and receive something I have always dreamed of--a bachelor's degree. What have I gotten out of school? I was accepted at a biotech enterprise for an internship position. After working there for 6 months, I was hired on full time. School paved the way for my success. I used to be unmotivated before school, but now find myself striving for success!

I have honestly gotten a lot out of my college education thus far. I have attended college for 5 years originally pursuing an Elementary Education degree and have now since changed to Secondary Education based on my practicum and educational experiences. I have learned much more than I had ever thought and have established many relationships with teachers from my school and the surrounding school districts. After transferring to Edgewood College, all of my expectations were met and I realized what I had been missing at the previous universities. I had immediate connections to my instructors and the college staff. I have learned more at Edgewood than I have at my other schools and the experiences I have had at Edgewood not only confirm my degree choice, but have inspired me to graduate early to work as a High School teacher and have a classroom of my own! Edgewood college inspires students to learn and to be outstanding educators as students make their way into the classrooms. Edgewood College i a great school, but very expensive! I hope to continue my education at Edgewood and graduate in the Spring of 2012. Thank you for your time and consideration!

Iv'e gotten lot out

Being apart of the UW-Baraboo/ Sauk County campus community for the past four years has been a wordful experience. The small campus provided excellent class room enviornments which provided a more personal learning experience. Faculty were always available for questions and were willing to give the extra time to guarantee every chance to succeed at what they were asking of you, allowing every class I took at UW-Baraboo to be exicting and memorable. This enviornment has given me a greater understanding of the maturity it takes to go to college and dedicate yourself and your efforts to the tasks my professor asked of me. Not only did the attention I was given here at Boo-U enable me to want to continue my education and not settle with an assiocates degree, it also provided varieties of classes that supported my interest further into the wildlife management field. They allowed for a better understanding of the basics, which could be conveyed to me in more dicrect setting, that I now have a more impressive understanding of the SOP's of my field, which will help me transition more smoothly into my feild further along in my college career.

My college experience thus far has shaped me into a new person. Being a theatre major, I get to know a lot of different people and have learned to express myself. Edgewood has shown me that it is okay to be myself and that only God's judgement matters. I love the family that I have found in my fellow students here. From people in my dorm, my theatre family, my professors, and my faith sharing group, I feel completely at home. I thought that when I left home I would have a horrible transition and shed a lot of tears. However, it was not like that at all. I felt so accepted that I didn't feel homesick, rather, I felt as if I had just gained a new home. I do not regret coming to Edgewood adn look forward to the years to come here at school.

Not only have I learned a lot about myself throughout my first two years of college, I also have learned a lot about my future career, and many good tips for how to be better in my chosen career as a child life specialist. The child life program at Edgewood College is excellent; the child life professors are all child life specialists at a nearby hospital. In child life, a lot of education courses are needed as well, and a lot of the education professors I have had were also teachers at an elementary school or other level which they teach about. Edgewood has wonderful professors, and they have all really helped me learn how to be a better child life specialits, my ultimate goal in life. Attending Edgewood College was the best decision I ever made, and if given the opportunity to go back and re-do choosing a college, I wouldn't change a thing. Edgewod College was the perfect match for me.

I have gained many things from attending college. First, I gained pride. I am the first in my family to graduate high school and attend college. Being able to set an example for the younger generation of my family by doing so was a reward in itself. By being here I have also learned the value of interdependence . I used to believe one had to learn to be independent in order to succeed. However, my time here at Edgewood College although short has tought me how important it is to be able to go to others when you need to. It has been valuable to me to attend not only because I am recieving the priviledge of recieving an education but because I have been able to grow as a person. While being on mmy own I am learning things about myself I never knew and exploring a whole new world. I have opened my eyes, mind, and heart to many new outlooks. From the knowledge I've gained in the classroom to the knowledge I have gained from the people surrounding me I know I have become a better person and can only hope I continue to grow.

Finding meaning in my time spent at Edgewood College is a result of fulfilling my coursework towards my Nursing degree and getting involved with classmates outside the classroom. Additionally, staying on track with my nursing course work involves hard work, helping others and being involved with extra curricular activities. These extra curricular activities allow me to “let down” or do something different, permitting me to recharge for my next challenge. I enjoy being involved on campus and taking part in helping out with campus activities and other important events. Edgewood College has a diverse population and I enjoy meeting all kinds of new people. These are the qualities that bring true meaning to my educational experiences at Edgewood College.

College has been a place for me to learn and grow not just as a student but as an active part of a community. I've been able to really explore different areas to figure out what would be best for me. Also, I've been encouraged to continue my work, I work with children with Autism, and the school has been more than willing to accomidate that I need flexibility in my school schedule to fit in my work schedule. I feel very encouraged on my goals of life and happy with the path that I've chosen. College has been a valuable experience for me because I've been exposed to many different view points and I've been able to tell mine. People have critiqued them in a positive way so that I've been able to learn from others and alter my points of view, or keep them the same.

High school was the best four years of my life. I made best friends, met so many life changing teachers and learned so much. I was so sad to move on to college, but also excited. Now in my second semster in college, I couldnt be any happier. I love the new friends I've made and learned even more. The classes I've taken have been so interesting and taught me so much. I am currently attending Bristol Community College and I will be transferring my credits to Brockton Hospital Nursing School in August. The time I've spent at Bristol Comunity College has been so valuable and helpful to me. It has gotten me on the right foot and to learn what college is all about and also help to be one step closer to my dream of becoming a nurse.

Coming out of High School the only thing I looked forward to was escaping to college to go have fun. College is a great experience! I realized without this opportunity it would be hard to survive in the real world. Since attending college I have applied for four part-time jobs and the one question each interviewer asked me was, " So what are your plans for the future? Are you attending school?" I feel that without my answer of, "Yes I am attending college and planning on getting an internship with a major business company," I would have not recieved the job. Attending college has been a valuable asset in my resume and will coninue all through my lifetime. I would never give up this experience because I have met so many great people and have participated in so many activities that I will never forget. College has changed my view on life to be more focused and productive.

Well college has been a completely different experience for me compared to highschool. I absolutely hated highschool because for the most part I felt like I never really fit in. In college it's just the opposite because there are so many different people and so far everyone that I have met (students and staff) have been absolutely wonderful and helpful. So far I have gotten so much out of being in college because I have found exactly what I want to do in my life for a career and I'm so excited and can't wait to be able to start in a nursing career. Atteding college is extremely valuable to me because I'm a single mom of two with no help, working part time and going to school full time just so I can provide a better life for me and my kids. With out my college degree I will be struggling from paycheck to paycheck so this is my way out.

I started at a technical college before transferring to a four-year college. A scholarship would help me to complete my bachelor?s degree and pursue my true passions. I have worked many jobs in food service, retail, and photography to pay my way through college, coupled with student loans. However, the most valuable experiences I?ve had have been the ones I have been paid nothing or very little to do. My experience with the local Literacy Network inspires me to push myself to succeed in college. The organization teaches people from different backgrounds how to read, learn, and speak English. Many of the people who want to learn English have simple goals. For example, being better able to communicate with their children?s teacher. I volunteered to design for the non-profit?s newsletter for a year, revamping and updating the newsletter. This experience taught me a lot about the importance of helping others in as many ways as you can. That?s what I aspire to do with my life?to help others in as many ways as possible. College has helped me to realize this goal.

I know you are scared and not sure you can make it in college. Don't worry! You are capable of taking that leap into adulthood. You will have to work hard, ask lots of questions, study harder, stay up later, and learn to love a big cup of coffee for dinner when you pull those all-nighters. But it will all be worth it. You will see that college is where you really shine. Where you become who you're meant to be. You'll find out who you are as a person as you are pushed and pulled and stretched in new ways. Don't give up! The reward lies ahead of you. You will go from an uneasy, unsure-of-what-lies-ahead person to an educated, experienced confident professional. You mind will blossom, your personality will take shape as you dive into the depths of knowledge yet to be explored. I know it's a big step, but you've got what it takes to be successful. You already have the seed of knowledge planted inside of you that will sprout and bloom over the next few years. Now be brave, take a breath and jump!

If I could go back I would tell myself to be more appreciative of my family and everything that they have done for me. When I came to school I lost my Great Grandma, and both of my Grandmothers within the two semesters. It left my Mother and Father struggleing to keep their heads up. We were in the process of moving to another house and trying to sell our old house and then trying to sell my Grandmother's house as well. It was hard for them to comfort each other when they were unable to comfort themselves. It made me wish that I would have spent more time with them while I was in high school because I realized while I was in college that you don't know what you have until it is gone. It was hard to rest easy sometimes knowing that I did not appear as thankful for them as I am and I wish that I could go back to the day that I graduated from high school and tell each one of them thank you for helping me succeed and helping me get to where I am now.