James Madison University Top Questions

The ability to hold on to my own beliefs, morals, and thoughts about life while being thrown into an atmosphere including new radical beliefs and conformity has strengthened while attending James Madison University. I've learned to be more sure of what I think while being open to new ideas and becoming comfortable with my views changing as my experiences grow. I've been helped by people just like me and very different from me. The general feeling I've had while being here is marvel that so much difference can happen in a place that doesn't appear to have too many differences. What I've seen and gone through has improved me as a person, and has helped me contain a grasp of who I am, as that person changes everyday.

I have learned so much about myself through my college experience. I have learned that succeeding your goals is a huge accomplishment. Hard work pays off, and your not there to make friends, they are just a bonus. Homework doesn't have to take over your life, and you can be who you want to be. I have learned how hard of a worker I really am, and that I can be vocal, and I'm not afraid to ask for help. College has been one of the best experiences of my life, and I wouldn't change it for anything!

The most amazing thing I gained from my college experience was opportunities to learn and respect cultural diversity. While at JMU I was able to travel and study abroad, engage in community service learning across the United States, and become a lifelong member of Alpha Sigma Tau Sorority. I gained by B.S. of Nursing from JMU in December 2009. While I enjoy nursing in Washington, D.C. and still continue to grow in my professional career - I am eager to return to school to obtain a second bachelors degree in Zoology. Working with animals and preserving their habitat, as well as our own, has been a childhood dream. Having grown and matured, I realize that my ambitions and life goals are more clear and focused. Obtaining this scholarship will aid in my personal, professional and academic growth and development.

In my short time being at college so far, I have learned so much about my self already. People tell you that you truly fi nd yourself in college and I always kind of blew it off thinking they were crazy for saying that, I thought I already knew who I was.In these short couple of months I have been at JMU as a freshman, I have learned that I am really not as outgoing as I thought I was, the college workload is totally different from high school, professors expect a lot more out of you then high school teachers did, and that I actually miss my family a great deal (who would have thought?). I know these next four years are going to be the best ones of my life. The college experience so far has been valuable to me to understand that life is not as easy as I thought it was, one can not just skate by doing the bare minimum. If someone truly wants to exceed in life, they need to go above and beyond the minumum and that is just what I plan on doing, to be the best person I possibly can.

I have gained so much knowledge and real-life experiences from attending college. I was able to pursue the major of my choice and take part in volunteer services within the community and be enrolled in an internship at an agency related to the type of work I am pursuing. I have gained valuable skills such as time managment, communication, public speaking, team work, research, critical thinking, and much more. My college experience was a wonderful growing experience and I wish to earn a Master's degree to continue my education and reach my college of becoming a therapist to help the children and adolscents of our society who are struggling to deal and cope with their lifes' circumstances.

College has been a valuable experience for me because it has made me a stronger person. Being in a new enivornment that is away from all my loved ones, as well as an environment populated by students who seem to do nothing but drink and party has made "my skin a little bit thicker," so to speak. It has taught me to stand my ground and not to change my morals just because my surroundings have changed. I have learned a great deal about independence; being away has taught me a lot about what it will be like once I move into my own home. I have attained a greater sense of responsibility because I am by myself.

In my college career so far I have gotten to experience a whole new world. I came from a small town and have grown up with the same select few people over the years. Coming to college, I have met all new people from all over the world. I have learned about diversity and that everyone has a unique story and background. College has also taught me that if you want something bad enough you are going to have to work for it. I have realized that hard work, dedication, and a strong mind and work ethic are all needed to accomplish anything in life. It has been valuable to attend college because I have learned that nothing in life comes easy; it is up to you to put forth the effort and drive in order to succeed. I have gotten so much out of college thus far, and I cannot wait to see what lurks ahead as I further my education.

I am loving my current college experience. I am committed to finishing my education so I can go on to start a rewarding career. More importantly, I am showing my daughters that no matter how old you are, or whatever situation you are in, a college education is always an important acheivement. I feel that I am so much more capable of completing my education now, than when I was a young adult. Even though my life is so much more hectic, I am more mature, know how to budget my time better and happier to be attending classes. By being committed to succeeding, I have learned how to study better, how to take tests better and how to communicate better. This has helped in all aspects of my life, not just my immediate education.

My college experience so far has been insightful. I am able to get an understanding of the importance in pursuing higher education. I have learned to maintain focusing and scheduling for the benifit of not falling behind. Attending college is valuable because, without that education it is hard to make it in the world we live in.

There are so many things that students may benefit at comunity colleges or even universities. The one aspect that may stop that is the person themselves. It is now my second year at a community college and I barely started getting involved in school. Applying to many clubs and meeting new people only makes life easier and helps expand my social network. It is not what you know, but who you know these days. As I see many people leave El Camino with thousands of dollars that they do not need to repay, I begin to see the importance of these different clubs and organizations. Attending these differnt programs have helped me think outside the box and has allowed me to expand my view on life. Our society is going through rough times and it is only me who can decide whether I will make it or not.