Emmanuel College-Boston Top Questions

If I could go back in time and talk to my senior year self, I would tell her that everything she had worried about college was unfounded. Before entering college, I was petrified of the changes that would await me. I was scared; I thought classes would be incredibly hard, that professors were strict, that I wouldn't make friends easily, and that living away from the comfort of home would be difficult. However, after attending college for three years, I know that being able to go is a blessing. Classes, while providing a challenge, weren't unmanagable as peers and professors were always willing to help. I made more friends at college than I ever had in high school, and I consider them to be my family. While, I could be homesick at times, I was happy having freedom and independence as it gave me the chance to explore the world around me. Even though, the change was nervewracking at first, I adjusted with the support of peers, professors, family and friends. College has been a great opportunity to learn and grow, so there is no need to worry because you'll have the time of your life.

I would go back and tell myself to visit all the city schools I wanted to and done more there than just take a tour. To really get the feel and understanding of a school talk to the students sitting around doing homework who can give you a full unbiased review of the experience. I would tell myself I should get better at wheeling and dealing because that is how I recieved all of my big internships and opportunities because the career office here will kind of give you a handout of an internship that will not really lead to anything. I would tell myself to keep talking to professors the way I do/did though. My experience here academically has been sufficient due to the knowledgable and humile professors I have had. It is the professors here that keep/kept me from leaving this school.

Don't allow people to walk all over you, you are important too. If people aren't going to realize that then realize you don't need them. College is hard, the transition is hard. You will cry a lot and thats okay. Just remember everything will be okay. Classes will be much harder than you realize. Study, stay on track and don't beat yourself up over a bad grade. What is done is done, you can only learn from the mistakes and make yourself better. Clean out your closest, moving all that stuff is a lot of work and half of the things in there you never wear. And don't forget to smile and enjoy life because the time is flying by.

Danielle: please do not worry about what life will be like in college - you will do just fine. You'll come to learn that you are surrounded by people who want you to succeed and are willing to help you achieve your dreams. You will make wonderful friends who support you and you will find mentors who recognize your abilities. The workload is manageable, but make sure you stay focused; that will give you the most out of your experience. Be sure to get involved in communities and events that interest you because the time at school will fly by. Take advantage of all there is around you! Stay in touch with your close high school friends, but realize that you will find numerous people who share your interests in college - far more than you could ever imagine. Above all: be yourself and learn all that you can, both academically and personally. This is a time for huge growth.

Adam, though it is noble of you to see yourself as a rising artist, it would be wise to have a backup plan that will allow you to pursue those broad goals while still supporting yourself and, some day, a family. Think about the types of jobs you'd enjoy doing - teaching, perhaps, or maybe graphic design - and pursue a career in one of those fields while allowing your creative side to remain active on the side. Intern as frequently as possible and build that resume up. While it's important to maintain strong grades at the college level, the more professional experience you acquire now, even if it comes at the cost of your creative time, the happier you'll be as you seek a vocation down the road. Also, be careful when you play Ultimate Frisbee your sophomore year; try not to break your toe!

I know you are overwhelmed with the changes that are about to ensue, and you're excited to get away from home. Remember, college is a growing experience. You're going to meet a world of new people with different backgrounds, cultures, and religions. Choose positive people to surround yourself with, and take as many different courses as you can. Don't worry about figuring out what the rest of your life is going to look like. Be friendly, open, and most importantly, be yourself. Make the most of your education, challenging teachers and students to think about broader concepts that what the textbook says. Join clubs! Start an intramural team! Try new things! Network! And don't forget to write home...your family still loves you even though you're hundreds of miles away.

My first semester in college has been unbelievably rewarding. In high school I was very unmotivated in my academics, and I put my extra curricular programs first. Studying was very difficult for me, and I usually studied the night before for tests. However, I taught myself new skills for studying in college and luckily excelled to my fullest ability in academics. With my studying techniques and time management, I no longer study for the grade, but also the learning experience. I have learned more in my first semester than I ever have in my entire life.

At the ripe old age of 44 I realize not only what I want to do with my artistic career, but i need a little more education and I am totally focused, not like attending college as a teenager. The LA Film School offers exactly what I need from the computer animation course, not alot of what I don't need and more of what i do. They offer equipment , software everything and I am so happy with it.

Why college is valuable is for the future of my family. It is important for me to grow with every possible opportunity and to remain possitive while setting a good example for others. An education is a privilege and should never be taken advantage of. In many places around the world, it is much more expensive or simple not available. I've enjoyed the last few years studying criminology which has assisted in the application process to continue for another 4 years. I will continue school for the next four years and looking forward to working in the field through many years to come.

As a student of Emmanuel College, I got an excellent education out of it. The teachers, staff, and other students helped to create a memorable experience for me. The lessons you learn and the friends you make, help you to become a better person.

I have benefited greatly from my college experience in a multitude of ways. Foremostly, I should acknowledge that I attended a junior college before pursuing my education further at a four year unviersity. I think this was a wise decision as it has proved to be a valuable stepping stone on the path to my future. My junior college provided me with sound mentors/professors who were knowledgeable and approachable, making it less difficult to communicate in what could have been a very intimidating setting. I have learned responsibility, accountability, time management, and critical thinking from being in their classes. Being apart of clubs on campus has also given me the opportunity to cooperate with others and be an active, participating student at school events. Perhaps one of the greatest values I learned by attending college, however, was a sense of community and togetherness with my fellow students. College has taught me to be open to other people and to listen to their experiences with keen ears, for if we listen to each other and work together we may find solutions to the problems that plague our world. Last, but not least, college showed me learning could be fun!

I have had the best college experiance in the past 2 months. Emmanuel has everything I want. It has the gated campus feel but in the middle of the city. As soon as you walk out of the gate you are in the middle of Boston and extreamly close to Fenway. Our school is part of the Colleges of the Fenway so it is part of a community that includes four other schools. I have met so many new people not only from my school but from many of the other schools because Boston is the ultimate college city. Classes are great and my schedule is very manageable and I yet to feel stressed out unlike in high school where I was stressed many times. College is by far an experiance everyone should have.

College has been an amazing for me. I've learned alot and i want to continue my education as far as i can. College is very important for me because i'am the first one from my family to go.

Attending college has opened up an amazing amount of opportunities for me to learn, grow, and become the person that I would like to become. I have learned traditionally in the classroom, but also socially and work-wise as well.

Although my freshman year in college has had its ups and downs, I consider it a truly valuable experience. . Although the course load has seemed overbearing and hard to deal with at times, I feel that as the months have gone on, I've learned to utilize my time well, and get all assignments done in a timely manner. Some courses are still challenging to me, but I try my hardest to do my work to the best of my ability, but also to seek help from tutors when necessary. I know that there will always be challenges in life, and I'm slowly but surely gaining the skills I need to overcome these challenges, and break through the barriers to become the person I want to be. Living in the city is another amazing perk of residing at Emmanuel College. When I'm not studying or working on course projects, I have the option of taking in a Red Sox game, listening to the musicians in Boston Common, or simply walking around the historic Boston. All of these experiences have helped me to grow and expand as a person, building my character to whom I want to be.

My college experience taught me that life is what you make of it. I went to a small school where I was solely responsible for my education; the opportunities that I would have in work and internships; and being the best student I could be. My college education taught me to open doors, and see what might be on the other side. I've continued to explore these challenges, and have ended up in a place that I wouldn't have thought possible five years ago. I'm starting nursing school this Spring at Johns Hopkins. I wouldn't have realized my dream of becoming a nurse without my unique undergraduate experience, and without the challenge to independently acheive.

Coming from a small, mostly white, middle-class town in central Massachusetts and entering a college in the big, diverse city of Boston was a complete cultural shock. Not only were there people from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, but religious and economic as well. There were students from Boston to Los Angeles and Europe to Asia. From these differences though I have met best friends and great connections, as well as learned various cultures. To say I was a shy freshman out of my element would be an understatement, but I, as I'm sure many others, have since grown from this experience. Yes, I have learned the importance of time-management, setting goals, and getting involved, but nothing has been more valuable than cultural awareness. This awareness has not only allowed me to be more understanding of people, but it has also influenced my views on many subject matters. Attending Emmanuel College has been one of the most influential experiences I have ever had.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, there is a vast amount of advice I would give. I would inform myself that those late-night talks in the kitchen before your 8 am class probably aren't the best idea, because in the long-run, he wasn't worth it. (Especially since you'll miss your favorite class.) Don't pass up all those moments though, because they turn out to be some of the best memories you'll have. Just choose who you spend those nights/early mornings with carefully. Give yourself a break. Everyone on campus has experienced what you will go through, so don't worry yourself sick over where to sit in the dining hall-This is not Mean Girls. Learn the differences between high school work and college! In high school, you spent the whole day in the same building, traveling from class to class. Most of the work (and learning) was accomplished within those four walls. The term ?homework? was a misnomer; you completed nearly all of it at lunch, in study hall, and in class. Learn how to MANAGE YOUR TIME!

I would tell myself that this transition is probably going to be the hardest challenge that I'll ever have to overcome, but that I am a strong person with a great support system who will make it through anything.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice about college life I would enhance my studying skills. It became apparent with college that I had no idea the best way to get all of my studying done and in time. I had class after class and a lot of reading. I often felt overwhelmed but later come to realize it was because the way in which I studied was horrible. I would study in front of a tv, with plenty of breaks for phone calls and whatever else I could use as a distraction from my work. I think the most important thing to learn before entering college is that sometimes we outgrow friends and make room for new ones. I was most worried about not having friends in my first year. Most of my friends were not interested in going to school. I didn't think I would get anyone who would understand me. I was so wrong! Going to college is like visiting a different country. There are so many sites to see and so many different people to meet. My advice is to take a deep breath, stay focused and be you!