Ferris State University Top Questions

College has been such a rewarding experience for me. Im looking forward to furthering my education not only for myself but for my child. I am a single mother and am financially incapable of sending myself back to school.

So far as a college student at Kendall I have learned a lot in my area of study. Kendall is a great school for fine arts majors and my teachers are experienced. Being in Grand Rapids on my own has taught me a lot about being independent and finances as well as how to balance work, school and a social life. My college experience is unique but beneficial to my area of study. Grand Rapids offers a lot of opportunities and so far Kendall is a great match for me.

I have gotton numerious things from my short college experience. I have received total knowledge of the career path I chose, espically since when I got here, I didn't know one thing about it. I have gained even more experience with understanding my career path when working with National Society of Automotive Engineers Formula Team. It was a strong, friendly, determined, and dedicated to learning as well as getting things done on a schedule type of student organization. If you are a student who wants to gain more out of your college experience, I would recommend joining any student organization. It will help alot.

My experience at Ferris State University has been phenomenal. I have met so many wonderful people through living and working on campus; some that I know will remain close even after graduation. Small class sizes have kept me motivated to work hard and do my best. Every professor I've had has known my name, I don't feel like a random student or just a number. All faculty are friendly and willing to help whenever it is asked of them. Ferris has shaped me into an independent, hard-working individual driven to succeed. Events both on and off campus have kept me entertained and enlightened throughout my undergraduate years at Ferris. I look forward to what is to come over my next four years as a graduate student in the same location.

I have learned that every person I see has their own beliefs and values. That every peoson sees things in a different light than I do or anyone else. I have learned that college is very important in improving oneself and learning to better understand one another in different circumstances and environments. This has been most valuable to me because, it has helped me to understand other people, to be more considerate, and more patient.

My college experience has taught me who I am and who I want to become. I have met people who have made me see the world through different eyes, and that alone is something that I believe has made my decision to attend college worthwhile.

I have learned that you have to make school your priority. Studying is very important if you want to preform well. Just like any commitment you must dedicate your time to success.

One of the most important parts of college is the student interaction. Talking about subjects and learning what other people have to think. I believe that I get this from college every day, all day long and when i graduate from here I will have a better understanding not only of the world around me but of my self. The most important piece of information I learned and got out of my college experience so far is to never jugde someone's intelligence on a smart to dumb scale. This is becasue everyone has something to say about certain subjects if only you let them open up and even if you don't think you have soemthing to say, wait about a week and you will. This I learned from a professor in my first semester and will keep with me forever.

Study, study and study some more!! I have always been a gifted student I just did not realize it. I had difficulty my first years of college mostly because I did not know how or when to study. After several repeat classes (and repeat expenses) I discovered that if I put my mind to it I could do quite well. So my advise to all is to open your mind, your books and do the best you can by studying!! You owe it to yourself and your future.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was in high school, I would encourage myself to apply for more scolarships. As a senior I had many other extra activities going on and unfortunatly pushed scholarships aside. Now I really wish that I had taken the time to fill out more forms. I would also make sure to encourage myself to live on campus for the first 2 years. I found living on campus to be extreamly rewarding, and would encourage anybody to do so rather than commute. I would also tell myself about what college will be like and the amazing people I would meet. I would encourage myself that Ferris State was the correct choice of schools for me to go to. I have had such an amazing experiance here and I would like my past self to be excited for the years to come and for the amazing people she will meet. Personally I had no problems adjusting to college and would tell myself not to worry about it, because being away at college has been an amazing decision for me.