Lake Erie College Top Questions

What should every freshman at Lake Erie College know before they start?

Rachel

i would first tell myself to be more outgoing once i arrive at college, that's a great skill to obtain if it doesn't come naturally. be prepared to miss your family more than orginally expected, the appreciation for them will only grow over the years away. and finally, i personally believe that college is the place where most students truly find out who they are and the person they want to become. i would let my younger self know that its not so much important what you're leaving behind but what you're gaining and getting into. i would tell myself to be more open-minded and willing to accept changes and new people.

Nouri

To go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I think it would some things I would certainly tell myself. One of the things I think I would make into a point of emphasis, would be the fact that I should have taken high school more serious and tried to get as much as I could from there. I started high school in a good way but once I figured that I understood how it worked I just stopped trying my best and just doing enough to get by which I would never do again if i had to do it over. Another thing I would go back and tell myself is that college is a situation that youkind of have to make your own fun but that isn't a bad thing. I also would probably tell my high school self to do a little better research for my college of choice because it was some things I didn't know about like this college being an equestrian school. Even though it had no effect on my decision just should have done better research.

Noelle

At Lake Erie College, I have experienced more than I could ever imagine. LEC has offered incredible opportunities for my major. I am getting so much hands-on experience; which is very valuable for an equine studies major. I was able to go on a field trip to Kentucky where we visited equine hospitals, the Keenland Racetrack, a Thoroughbred breeding farm, and an equine rehabilitation and medical center. That trip really opened up my eyes to the possibilities available to me after graduation. On campus, there is a club or organization for everyone. For me, I am part of the Pre-Vet Club and Laddies Legacy Club (an equine club devoted to helping equine students and the facilities). There are also opportunities to work for the college, as I do in the Admissions Office. Through all of these experiences, I am learning to manage my time, be responsible, and become a leader. I believe LEC has been very valuable to attend because they not only offer an amazing education, but incredible opportunities (such as the study abroad program), community service, and relationship building between college peers.

Ava

I believe that attending Lake Erie College has made me a more confident student, it has brought out the best in me, and has helped give me the skills to succeed. I have gained more knowledge to help me grow not only for my career, but also for the future. I will take away the real life and hands-ons experiences that I have obtained from being an education major at Lake Erie College. I will never forget working and helping out in school districts around the area, volunteering for campus events such as Fall Harvest and Suess-a-thon, and mentoring young students in a program called Team-up. I know that through all of these experiences I have learned what will make me a better teacher.

Amiar

Out of my college experience that college is easy if you do your work. it valuable to attend college for you can have better life in the long run.

Tyler

The college experience is something that i have always looked forward to and it has been a good experience. I get challenged more than I did in high school which is probably why i enjoy it so much. Another great part of the college experience is the bettering of my people skills and other communicative skills. Meeting new people is just a part of life and plays a major role in college since I get to meet so many new people. These skills will help me when i graduate since I will need them in the business world because I will need to present myself very well in interviews for potential jobs and for any internships that i may get. The college experience is something that everyone needs to become a part of because those are the times when you learn the most about yourself and what you can become. I am looking forward to the next three years of college and the challenges to come.

Shalah

I realized what it was I valued the most, the world’s children. Nothing strikes a chord in me harder than hearing of children being abused, neglected and abandoned. This passion fuels my urge and desire to advocate and educate myself and others of social issues that involve children. Personally I have witnessed inter-family child abuse and molestation and I feel that it is my obligation to reach back and help youth going through similar situations. It is my belief that God gave me my voice to speak for those too afraid or unable to speak for their selves. That is what makes me a leader. This passion, this drive, this experience connects me and sets me apart from the rest. I hold myself to a leader standard and higher calling and expect others to notice and judge me accordingly. When my time here on Earth is gone I will not be able to take anything with me but I can leave more than debt behind. It is my goal and dream to be remembered not for what I had the ability to do but for what I managed to accomplish.

Kristin

I have made some great friends and met alot of great people. The small camous lets you get to know pretty much everyone who attends and works at Lake Erie college on a personal basis. I have learned alot in my first semester here and plan to keep going. It also helps that I am on the volleyball team because I already had friends coming into this school.

Betsy

I love all the knowledge I have picked up, and all the friends I have made. Everyone here may get busy but they still find time to help others when needed. People tend to get to know each other very well.

Neil

I have learned a lot so far at Lake Erie College. I have learned a lot about time management as I have been challenged to study while playing college football. It sure takes a lot of time an commitment. I have also learned what its like to live on your own. My coaches put us through study hall six hours per week which has helped my study habits tremendously. Lastly through my time so far at Lake Erie College I have started to learn what it is really like to be a teacher and how rewarding it can be. I went on a field trip to Royalview Elementary and sat in on couple different classrooms. I even got to help out with some of the teacher's lesson plan. It was really cool to see what its like to actually be the teacher rather than the student. I found this experience to be very worthwhile and rewarding. In conclusion, I feel that my time at Lake Erie College thus far has been very beneficial and I have learned so much.