Kettering University Top Questions

The most important lesson that I learned during college is that the classroom doesn't end in school. You are always constantly learning, whether it is from your experience or your peers. The most valuable thing that I have taken with me from my experince are the friendships I have built, and a continual love of learning and knowledge. College helped me to grow mentally and emotionally, and the choices that I made during college has helped make me the person I am today.

Attending Kettering has honed my time management, study habits, and organization. Furthermore, it has given me access to facilities, such as labs, with equipment not readily available to undergraduates from other universities. Although the academics are very challenging and rewarding, I am most grateful for the job-experience. Due to the requirement and opportunity to work full-time in a possible future career periodically, I now can state with surety and enthusiasm that I chose the right major and career for me. I am well prepared for life after college with skill, knowledge, zeal, and experience to guide my way.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is mostly knowledge, discipline, responsibility, and goals for my life. If I would have never attended college, and if I don't continue to attend, what kind of chances am I going to have in the world when I will be competing for jobs that other people are applying for if I don't have a college degree. Back to what I've gotten out of college; I have learned how to spend my time wisely, stopped procrastinating as much, I've gained much knowledge in the multiple classes I have taken throughout my college career so far and a lot of the things I have learned is fascinating. School is so valuable to attend because school is what is getting students ready for the "real" world and is putting knowledge in the minds of students so that they will be able to finish college, go out and find a job in this crazy world, and be successful. My opinion is that an individual needs to attend college and get their degree in order to survive in this viscious, competing world of ours.

I want to go to college to improve myself and to start a new life going to college will improve my personal desires and help to make a more happier lifestyle

I have grown into an intellgent and caring woman in just the first year of school. I participate in many volunteer opportunites and my sorority. I also participate in sports to keep me busy. The co-op experience at my school has made me a critical thinker. It is great to learn engineering concepts and put them to use in my work terms. I love campus life, how small campus is, and how everyone gets along.

Given the chance to back in time and give myself some advice about the experience I'm going through now would help me handle my first term better. I would have told myself to "stay focused and sharp but also make friends and do your best while experiencing this completely out of the ordinary phase of your life." With that knowledge I could have came into Kettering expecting many challenges and great friendships instead of being shy and not working as hard as I could have.

Knowing what I know now, if I could go back in time and talk to myself, I would tell myself to spend my last year working hard. Working hard from freshman to junior year is great, but it's how you end a thing that counts. Many people have a host of reasons as to why they are going to take it easy their senior year. Whether it be because they worked hard throughout high school and now need a break, or the fact that its "senior year". But in reality, colleges and universities love to see students that work hard throughout their full term. By doing so, students open the door to more financial opportunities. Another thing I would tell myself is to stay involved. Since senior year is the last and final chance to make an impression, students should leave making positive statements. Get involved in community service and in any way you can, leave a lasting positive impression with the people and the institution you are leaving behind.

I was not your typical high school student, I graduated 7 months pregnant and have been in and out of college over the last several years. If I could go back in time and speak with myself, I would give myself words of encouragement. I would tell myself that although I have many obstacles I will be facing; to never give up. There are plenty of resources out their that can help you and the baby while you try to obtain your degree. I would say do not let anyone or anything stand in the way of your dreams. If you can continue school, work and carry an unborn child, all while maintaining a 4.0 GPA then there is nothing that you can't do. I would also say, to take the time that you need to reach your goals. Do not try to rush things along until you are sure as to what you want to do in life. It is ok to take your time and go at a pace that suites you and your childrens needs. As previously stated; the most important thing that I would say to myself is, "Never Give Up".

I would tell the high school senior version of myself to study harder than the teachers required, becuase college courses require much more independent study than high school classes did. They are harder than high school, but if you come into the class with the mindset that you can pass the class, you will. Also, just don't be afraid of change. Even though you are leaving all, or most, of your friends and your family, there are tons of good people at college. You just need to find a group of friends that are like you and you will be fine. Above all, just relax. College can be most fun you'll have while learning the most in your life, but only if you are ready and willing to do things that may seem difficult.

I would tell my self to keep up the good work and continue to work hard with my studies. I would also encourage my self to try duel enrolment with the local community college so that way I can know what the environment is like before I go in. It would also be advantageous for me to earn exchangeable credit for the other college. This way i have learned some of the material already and I may test out or receive the credit for that class. By this being done I can take less required classes at Kettering because I have them done from before and I may take my electives in my field helping me with my major and minor.