Grinnell College Top Questions

I really am enjoying my time at Grinnell. In the first semester of my first year, I took on 18 credits and 10.5 hours a week of campus employment. I always had a lot of work to do, but I always made sure to make time for my friends as well. I have become more balanced in my life. I come from a small family, so I was very dependent on them. My time at Grinnell has helped me to become a stronger and more independent person. Every week, I seem to find something new about myself: who I am, who I want to be, what I'm trying to accomplish, etc. My greatest compliment at Grinnell came from my advisor who told me that I embody Grinnell's ideal student and that I'd do very well in my four years here. It was then that I realized that I really did choose the best school for me. Grinnell pushed me into seeing what I am capable of. I have gained a great sense of self-fulfillment. For all that I have gained, though the student debt I have incurred, I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.

Well for me after being laid off from my last job, like so many other americans, going back to school has started to open more and more doors for me as far as job opertunities. It has alowed me to regain invalueable skills to that employers are seeking in todays tough job market.

If I could only take one thing from Grinnell College, it would be flexibility Grinnell has taught me to be more willing to make changes along the way of accomplishing goals. Flexibility is crucial because as an intended music major wishing to pursue graduate studies in music composition in hopes of becoming a music professor, I must be willing to work around those that are assisting me. After all, I can only reach so far as a composer. In order to produce excellent recordings, the musicians willing and able to assist me. Such can only be done if everyone works together. It's very hard to alter my original plans especially if I've spent time devising my agenda. However, Grinnell's open environment made it easier for me make changes. Keeping my goals in mind, I was taught by Grinnell to always have alternative plans. Even though the less-familiar routes sound scary, I understand that there isn't one right way. In fact, I've had pleasant surprises as a result of my change of plans. Long story short, Grinnell has opened doors for me to make more scary yet innovative discoveries.

At Grinnell College there are few rules the students must follow. We are run by a system called self-governance. This means that students are responsible for themselves and the school system only steps in when absolutely necessary. Through my experiences in college I have learned to become more independent, help others be responsible, and take responsibilities for my actions same as in the real world outside of college. These experiences are important because they along with my schooling is changing me into a different person: a person of greater individuality, responsibility, understanding of others and self, and knowledge. It has been valuable to attend Grinnell College because it has taught me to be an individual by expressing my own opinions and teaching me how communicate my ideas to others. I also believe it was valuable to attend because I have learned so much from other people. I learn about other cultures and ideas of how the world should be inhabited. All of these skills and lessons are valuable for people to be well rounded and be open-minded when faced with problems in the real world and when looked upon for leadership.

I've learned how to better deal with others, but most importantly I've developed my critical thinking ability to the point where I firmly believe I can tackle any mental obstacle.

My small liberal arts college in the cornfields of Grinnell, Iowa helped me realize that gaining a higher education was more than just a means of getting a career. At Grinnell College, I was able to nourish all of my academic passions in the most unique and unusual way – as a Philosophy major with an Environmental Studies concentration on the pre-veterinary track. I not only learned the value of interdisciplinary study in affecting local and global change, but also acquired values that have made me into the confident, opinionated, happy, and well-rounded individual I have become. College has made me realize more of myself – my strengths and my weaknesses – all while pursuing my childhood dream of becoming a veterinarian. I would not have been able to develop intellectually and personally without the guidance and support of Grinnell College. The relationships I have developed with my professors, peers, and friends will always be with me, as well as the ideals and knowledge I have gained from my college experience. There is a reason that people say that the college years are the best of your life and my experience at Grinnell College has been no exception.

My father diedthe summer before I began college so leaving home to attend college was fraught with sadness and stress. Thankfully, I found both classmates and professors to be a welcome antidote to my sadness and learning , exposure to exciting material reminded me that there is an exciting world I could participate in. I have learned about myself, my strengths and interests- I have made lifelong friends and gotten a chance to do things I may have never have done had i not chosen a small liberal arts school in the mid-west.

Attending college at UTI in Orlando, Florida is like a dream come true. I have always had a passion for automotive work and the opportunity to live my dream and pursue a successful carreer in the auto industry will change my life forever. The professionalism that I experience from the instructors at UTI, not only provide me with the highest level of automotive industry instruction, but also inspire me to be the best automotive technichian in the competive business of automotive diagnostics. UTI offers the highest level of instruction available in the automotive industry and I feel blessed to be a part of their family. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to continue my path towards success with UTI and the amazing opportuites they offer to their automotive technical students.

If I could go back to my high school senior self and tell her about college life, I would tell her that it's even better than she imagined. I would tell her not to worry about the transition because she is adaptable and will sail right through it smoothly. I would tell her that her peers are her friends and will soon become her family, so if she does happen to have any problems, she can go to them whenever she needs. I would tell her to take advantage of any and all opportunities that come her way. I would tell her to just enjoy her four years of college, and life in general, because these will be some of the best years of her life.

the first thing i would do is tell myself to relax, and then try to convince my parents to relax, too. easier said than done. the sat and act are even more important than most kids think. the hardest thing is to pick the right college. in the end i chose the college where my best friend's parents went. it pays to ask people, adults, about their own college experience, even if it sometimes is dated. know what you want from the college. are you able to compete with huge crowds, or do you prefer smaller groups? how far away are you willing or wanting to live from your family? do you want to live in a big city or a small town? in hindsight i think i was really smart to go for such preferences rather than look at what school is the best school for what i want to study. whatever you do or plan, college itself will be totally different from what you expect. so, relax, and find something about it to enjoy. prepare to live with no or little sleep. pack light, and then get what you need. be yourself.