Illinois Institute of Technology Top Questions

In just 3 weeks of attending IIT, I have learnt a lot ; From academics to culture and even to my career path in life! IIT has shaped my mind and I have been programmed to believe that Anything is possible. I now have a vision and I can see how I fit into this world of expanding complexity. Although I have spent just three weeks in IIT, I have learnt what I did not know for the first 21 years of my life! walton in mary shelly's book (Frankenstein) said -"What cannot be expected in the city of eternal light?'. I know the answer and the answer is "nothing!". In the city of eternal light anything is possible! But the best thing is this - IIT is the city of eternal light!

Attending the Rockville campus of Montgomery College (MC) in Maryland has been a culturally enriching experience for me. I came from a Massachusetts community college where the demographics were not vast. Now, in my third semester at MC, I have fostered friendships with people from all areas of the world including Senegal, Columbia and Bangladesh. Each of these new friendships has broadened my horizons. These new friends have taught me about their diverse cultures and intricate languages. After hearing about the beautiful city of Dhaka in Bangladesh my interests have turned to international travel. I have learned that every individual is truly unique. Every person has their own stories to tell about where they came from, how they arrived at where they are now, and what they hope to achieve in the future. My college experience has given me a voracious appetite to learn more. I have taken a heightened interest in Sociology and Anthropology due to my exposure to a school whose student body is as diverse as the seasons. I look forward to harvesting more knowledge about alternate cultures and using it to help others understand and appreciate the differences in humankind.

College helps you grow up and become practical. You realize that theres really no on that will hold you hand and baby you. You have to stand up for yourself and help yourself become a better you. In college, I realized what educations really about. I mean in HS I was an A/B student with a 31 on my ACT. And then I came here and I flopped. I have a 2.48 GPA! Thats HORRIBLE. But, it happened because I wasnt great with my freedom. I abused it. This is what college taught me. How to grow up, use my time wisely, and appreciate everything life throws towards you!

There are many positives that I can take out of my college experience most notable of which is my passion for the Information Technology discipline as well as the opportunity to experience the cultural diversity at IIT. I came into Illinois Institute of Technology as a transfer student with a brief background of Information Technology that I had received while studying in India. I am leaving the Undergraduate program with a certainty of what I would like to do for a career, and a desire to pursue a Graduate degree in Computer and Information Security as well as course studies in Web Development. This can be credited to the enthusiasm of the Professors, their passion for their respective specializations, and their willingness to help. Also, the variety of student organizations at IIT has given me a platform to learn about and appreciate different cultures; every culture proudly showcases its identity through events on campus. My involvement with Bridges IIT -an organization that caters to International Students helping them blend in with the American lifestyle -has enabled me to meet people and build friendships that have influenced my perspective on life. It has been a great experience.

The college experience has allowed me the opportunity to grow and focus on the goals that I have set for myself. Although I have not gotten everything I hoped for at IIT, I don’t regret my decision to come here because I have been heavily challenged in my Biomedical Engineering classes, which has helped me prepare for the MCAT and given me a work ethic that I will need to maintain in order to compete in cutthroat medical school, and allowed me to meet intelligent students and professors that have made my learning experience a treat. Overall, while college can be overwhelming at first, it is a vast network of connections and opportunities that everyone should cherish because it can lead you to doing what you love in the future.

The university is a closely knit family as there are comparatively less students. There is a huge international presence which makes it interacting with other international students a pleasure. I am also getting to know a lot in a lively place like Chicago. It is full of culture and the cultural institutions are amazing. The students here are very helpful and all departments here work with great efficiency. Also, the emphasis on technology as a mean of teaching is taken to a new level here. It makes working a great enjoyment.

Before I begin my master degree pursuing, I have been working in Power Grid for 4 years, it was really a helpful and good experience for me, i became more mature and atttain much practical experience out of the text book in the realistic world. Then I decides to learn more stuffs about my job, then I come to IIT.

Learning morals and living on my own along with society.

One of the things I most appreciate at the Illinois Institute of Technology is the diversity among the students. I have met people from Korea, India, China, Ghana, Nigeria and so forth. It is amazing to speak to these people and to work closely with them. I believe it is a great asset to develop relationships with people that are not born in this country during college. For one, it broadens one’s view of the world. I once went to a community college and I have not seen the diversity in students then I do here. Another thing I appreciate at IIT is the Inter-professional Projects (IPRO) that we are required to take. These consist of a group of students solving a problem or researching new technologies/methodologies. When it comes to group work, this is the ultimate example. The students are the ones that lead these projects. It is as close to gaining job experience while getting college credit and looks great on a resume. I learned what I can expect from myself and from others. I also had a chance to learn about things outside my level of comfort, a great learning opportunity.

The idea of college to my mother was something she had only experienced in a dream. Since i was a little girl, i always new i wanted to go to college. Now that i am actually living my dream i am at a loss for words. I love being surrounded by people who want to learn, teachers who truly care and BOOKS ! The power of education is like no other. I am going to college for me, as well as my mother. I will be the first in my family to graduate, and i will be the very first in my family to live a comfortable life. Having the opportunity to attend college has shown me that there is more to life then selling drugs, and being a teen mother. Which is what i am surrounded by everyday. With determination and faith i will accomplish my goal. I will dedicate my degree to my mother and to orginizations like this one that offer financial help to students with a goal or a dream. I truly thank you.

Out of my college experience so far, I have learned many things. What you get out of life is how much work you put towards a certain task. This leads to me knowing that complaining about anything will not get me anywhere, only hard work will. My classes have sufficiently improved my work ethic and time management, two traits that not only help in school, but in life and careers as well.

This is my first time to USA and the things I have gotten and learned out of the school about America is the hospitality and warm heart about USA people including the officers and many warm hearted people here. I came here by myself last year and I even didn't know how to take the train to my school. After I got off the airplane and I asked person by person to find the way step by step including how to by farecards, tickets , where is the toliet.etc. Fortunately, all of the people including passenagers and officers often told me very specificly where I should go and some of them even lead the way for me and walk with me to the destination and come back then. Besides that the Banker here is also helpful and help me pay my tutions very patiently. This is the most grateful thing I learned out of college in USA.

My college experience taught me that diversity is the spice of life. Each day I learn something new about an old friend, or make a new one. We may come from different walks of life but in the end we are all trying to make sense of the same thing. I met a Vietnamese international student who was in the States for only two to three years. His parent had sent him here with their own wealth from Vietnam. His tuition was paid for on time every month, while I was trying to complete my FAFSA with my mother who makes less than twenty thousand a year. Having been in the States for more than eight years and learned the concept of social class, I realize I’m out of my league in this school. But we manage to clique to really well. Then one day he told me he has trouble concentrating on school work, he asked me to come to the counselor office with him to get some help. My neurosis alarmed me. Is it really concentration that he has troubled with? The answer was no. We were both in college, both dazed and scared by possibilities.

My college experience has taught me that anything can be accomplished. The situation may seem as though it is impossible, but if you remain calm, patient, and organized, you will get through it. First of all, one must remain calm at all times. A calm mind can better assess situations. Disaster feeds off of calamity. Secondly, a person should always remain patient. A lot of times, things don't happen in the time frame that you originally set, but if you remain patient, you may see the situation blossom. Lastly, staying organized is the key. Disorder can cause any situation to fail. Keeping things organized will allow you to see situation clearly and create better solutions to problems. In conclusion, my colleg experience has been my value. Learning to remain calm in all situations, learning to remain patient, and learning to stay organized has made life so much easier for me. There is no situation that is impossible. All I have to do is apply what I have gotten out of my college experience.

Well, I just not only learned what I have leran , but also how to learn by myself which is more helpful for my entire learning life.

The most valuable experience I have gained from my university is applying knowledge I have learnt to life and practice. To be specific, I studied in the lab during last year and it helps me have a better understanding of the knowledge I learnt from class and applied them to real life. I also have learnt a broad variety of knowledge as well as another culture. So I think those experience are really helpful for my self-development.

I have been in college for one semester, and already it has been the most valuable experiences of my life. During my freshman year of high school, I was diagnosed with Asperger's Synrome (AS). AS is a high functioning form of autism and effects a person'a ability to form significant relationships. Routine situations can become overwhelming to someone with AS. Going to college is a huge step for anyone. But, going to college for someone with AS can be described as completely overwhelming. I chose to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology. I then made the decision to live on-campus which was a huge step for me. I have not only amazed my parents these past four months but I have amazed myself! I transitioned easily into living on-campus and managed to earn excellent grades my first semester. I have grown more in the last four months than I have in years. I really hope you will consider me for this scholarship because I believe I represent someone that went outside their comfort zone and challenged themself beyond what most people face in their day to day lives. Thank you for your consideration!

To start with, college is a place where we learn a lot , explore ideas. Te faculty in the college is top notch and it really feels great to be a part of the college and I consider myself really fortunate to be a part of it. It is really valuable to me because as a student it is the best thing that can ever happe to me. Your thirst for knowledge, friends, new experiences in life all of these make a college life priceless :)

big circle of friends and faculty. exposure to outside world and able to compete with any situation.

It was extremely valuable to attend Illinois Institute of Technology because I could meet so many people from around the country. IIT has the highest percentage of international students in America so that students could experience cultural varieties to understand and become open minded person. I think it was the most valuable experience. Also, I'm so proud of myself attending school that has prestige and reputation. I feel so happy when tourists from all around the world come infront of the crown hall that I am studying, looking at us with envious mind. Also, living right next to the chicago downtown is a wonderful experience because chicago itself is the 3rd biggest city in America. That makes me proud to attend IIT. The last thing that I want to point out is that IIT has excellent curriculum that students can learn architecture appropriately. Professors are awesomely intelligent besides, facilities are excellent too. We have nicest residential buildings, lab facilities, student center, lecture halls and resting areas. I love my university.