Loras College Top Questions

The advice that I would give to myself if I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior knowing what I know now about college life and making the transition would be I am glad I chose Loras and became involved in the activities I did. The activities I engaged in helped me to meet others who shared the same interest as I did and become life long friends with them. The college is a friendly environment who encourages you to be involved and to excell in academics. The size of the campus is great and the professor to student ratio is the perfect size for me to learn. My advisors do a great job in supporting me in the career decisions I make and are always their for advice. I would not choose any other college other than Loras to receive my degree. Be More, Be LORAS.

The most valuable part of my college experience so far has been the relationships I have formed with people on campus. I have encountered many knowledgeable, flexible, caring staff members. I know that my professors truly care about how I do in and out of class and demonstrate it by taking time to meet with me. I know that many of these professional relationships will help me in the future by acting as resources and references. I have also formed invaluable friendships with peers who I truly believe make me a better person. I joke with my mom that everyone at Loras is intelligent, nice, and good looking. While this might be a stretch, I know that my fantastic college experiences have been made possible only because of the wonderful people I've encountered. Knowing which people to surround myself with is a valuable skill that I have learned during my first two years at Loras and will continue to develop, hopefully making my college experience even better in the future!

I have learned that there are many types of people and cultures. Im from a small town, but college has introduced me to the diversity that there is in the world. College has been valuable to attend because I'm learning things that we help me to get a job and I'm meeting a lot of new and different people.

What I have gotten out of the college experience is how different the world is in different areas. Everywhere you can meet new and different people and learn exciting things.

For me, the college experience is about growth. When I first stepped on to campus as a first-year student I had no idea what I was in for. College has transformed me from a student who merely learns and repeats to a student who learns and applies. The sort of deep analytical skills that college has equipped me with have proven invaluable as I have progressed into an upperclassman. As I look forward to graduate school I know that the skills I have learned in college such as leadership, community-building, analytical reasoning, and discipline will aid me greatly in my overall personal success. In life, everyone has their own ultimate goal even though not everyone is sure what it is. I am one of those people. However, even though I do not know where exactly my future will take me, I know my college experience will be the reason I get there.

Loras College has helped me make some amazing friends. Meeting people is one of the toughest parts about college one of the biggest things most people worry about. Loras encourages students to interact and they provide so many activities for students to meet people. Loras has provided me by providing opportunites to help me decide between two majors, athletic training and sports management. I have been able to actively be apart of the Athletic Training program at Loras and I am continually informed about what is going on. It has been a valuable experience getting to observe and help in the training room. I absolutely believe I made the right choice for myself by choosing Loras College. I completeely believe that Loras is helping me develop into the person I want to be.

After attending three colleges, I feel that Loras has led me to where I want to be. My freshman year I attended the University of Iowa and during the summer between my freshman and sophomore years I took classes from Northeast Iowa Community College. Deciding to transfer to Loras College was one of the best decisions I believe I have made thus far. I think the thing during my college experience so far that has been the most beneficial would be all of the people I have met. Obviously, going to three different colleges helps you to make many new connections. I know that making good connections with many people will help me in the future. In the job industry, I have learned, it is very important to make good impressions and meet as many people as you can. It is very important to get your name out there, and I know that throughout my college career thus far, I have done just that.

I haven't started college yet because I will be attending in fall of 2010 but I will want to make some good friends in my first year of college to keep in touch with throughout my life. Attending this college and making some good friends to keep in contact with would be valuable because not only would it help start my career faster but also make me feel more secure in a world that always has security issues and I would enjoy graduating with high honors alongside these friends at Loras College.

I have made many friends, and I have gotten to experience many differnt things. The college experience has been something I could have never imagined coming out of high school. yes there are finacial ups, and downs. However the experience both academically, and socially is well worth it. Being able to know that you are putting in 4 years, that will make you a much better person, and an even better individual . It will allow me to eventually do something within the business world, whch is something that I have always wanted to do. It may also allow me to do something in the Sports world with my eventual sports management degree, and be a part of something much bigger than I ever thought. I am looking forword to graduating, and eventually looking back at all the things I have experinced. I have gotten everything I could imagine, and more. A Loras College degree is valuable for those reasons, allowing me to do something, that without it would be impossible.

I was always the kid who said I'll never go to college. My parents literally threw me into college, becuase I was to afraid to see myself fail. I have gotten so much out of my college experience, even though it was only a year and a half. I learned what true friends are and my own limits when it comes to school work. College seemed better than what my teachers had described in previous years. I saw myself exceed my expectations as a Highschool Senior and I loved every mintue in college. If it wasn't for my parents putting me in college. I would be a really sorry person. College has changed my perspective of life. I truely think, in order for someone to move on in life you have to stand up to your fears and do what you think is right. I wouldn't be the person who I am today with out my college experience.