Marquette University Top Questions

The most valuable part of my college life so far has been the ability to meet new people. My school has an emphasis on diversity, and I find it very rewarding to be able to work with students of all different kinds of ethnical, religious and cultural backgrounds. It has made me grateful to be who I am, and appreciative to the people around me with different beliefs. Meeting people from around the country and the world has taught me about tolerance, and diversity, and being able to work with people from everywhere. It is good experience because I know its something I will be able to use in my professional life, with both clients and coworkers, and the increasing amount of globalization there is in the world. I'm thrilled to be a part of a community that has enriched my life and broadened my horizon of the world in so many ways, and I think its an experience everyone should have.

My college experience has opened my eyes to the field of health care, but also to other fields of study. Many of my professors teach their chosen topic, but also teach how to be a better human being, how to work with others, and how to deal with situations in the real world. There are an extremely positive, hard working, but still comfortable, atmosphere among the students on campus. There is an emphasis on giving back to the community on many levels, and the majority of students participate in service opportunities. While being on campus is great, I have also been able to experience the city of Milwaukee, which has many cultural influences. My college experience has been of highest value because I have become a better student, better prepared for my chosen field, and most importantly, a better student.

I would not be the person today if I had not attended college and specifically college at Marquette University. College is a time in your life where you grow as a person-mentally, spiritually and emotionally. You learn life long skills beyond the knowledge that you will need for a future career. I learned not only what I needed to become a certified health care professional and to get into graduate school, but much more about life. I learned how to live a balanced life that includes all parts-work, spiritually, mentally, and socially. I gained life long friendships and learned to live life on my own without my parents. I was made to think in ways that I never would have pushed myself to think of if not for college (for example different world views). Some of the most valuable lessons college has taught me is to live to serve others, have compassion and understanding, care for the entire person, and to be thankful for the opportunities I have had. College and the jobs I had while in college showed me what I want to do with my life and that is a Physician Assistant.

I have learned so much about myself through attending college. I am on my own and able to make my own decisions and grow up more than I could living at home. I have learned a lot about the world and just the place I live. My eyes have been opened to the issues in the area I live in and what I can do to make it better for myself and others. I have learned that I can depend on myself and have very meaningful relationships with others who are totally different from me. I have also learned and am still learning how to balance my life with school, friends, family, work, my boyfriend and diffenent organizations I am involved with. It is an ongoing process but I think coming to Marquette has enabled me to grow so much as a person and a good citizen and I would not trade it for any other school.

I recently took part in a Congressional internship through a program at Marquette. My time there has been one that I not only will never forget, but learning how a Congressional office works and how Congress works first hand is an experience that has been a type of learning I never would have received in regular life. Because of this experience I feel like I am better prepared for life after college as a result of this internship.

The faculty at this school have really helped to open my mind and my heart, to help me channel my education into productive and relevant research.

The college experience introduces an individual to many different experiences and develops a person. I have already experienced this improvement from my freshmen year. One of my most developmental periods came in my first semester as a college student. I had just become President of O’Donnel Hall Council at Marquette University. I struggled a great deal in fitting the position. I was even told at one point that there were residents that actually inquired about procedures for my impeachment which was disturbing even though nothing really came of it. I had no trouble reflecting and seeking advice from advising figures, but I struggled to do what I learned from my reflecting period. I needed to consciously change the way I did certain things and communicated which took me a bit of time to achieve. But now as I look back, I feel like I am a much better person and leader for it. I feel more confident in my abilities as a leader. This is one of my college experiences that has helped me grow into a better student leader.

I have been challenged academically at Marquette in ways that I had never been in high school. While it has been difficult and exhausting at times, I have realized how determined I am to succeed and how hard I can truly work towards my goals. My work load so far has been light compared to what I will encounter in the future, but thanks my professors that have challenged me, I know I am capable of successfully completely the difficult path I have chosen. Each time I feel overwhelmed by schoolwork and the future, I look back at where I started and see how much I have accomplished. I remember how difficult that seemed at the time and I know I will be able to persevere, work, and conquer my goals just as I did before. Thanks to the professors at Marquette and their high standards and expectations that pushed me to work harder than I ever have before, I know I will overcome all obstacles in my path and ultimately succeed. Attending Marquette has taught me to beleive in myself and never underestimate the power of hard work.

When I decided that I wanted to be a sports broadcaster, I knew that college would not be much of a help--many people in the field are former athletes that know only sports. I did not need to go to school; rather, what I needed was hands-on experience best given by a two-year technical college. Try telling that to my parents. Turns out, atending a four-year, liberal arts university was the best option for me and anyone else thinking about attending higher education. Not only do liberal arts classes teach you how to think, but they help you evaluate why you think the way you do and shape how you think about every day encounters. This new way of thinking is important for personal development. Additionally, college exposes you to different people with new opionions and values. Not only did I meet students who shaped who I am today, but also faculty and professionals. Yes, I am at college to learn and receive an education towards a degree, but those things and people I have encountered will be more important life lessons than any broadcasting knowlege I have received.

The knowledge that I have gained since I began college is absolutely invaluable. I have learned to put my all into everything that I do. You get out what you put in. This couldn't be anymore true, especially in a college atmosphere. I love to learn and I will never stop learning for the rest of my life. In high school, I struggled with organization. Being in college has helped me really tune in on that and form effective study habits. I am a very hard worker in school. The study habits that I have learned in college are directly responsible for the outstanding grades I attain semester after semester. I am currently enrolled in a physician assistant program. My goal is simply to help people. Each class that I take in school brings me closer and closer to that goal. By far the most important and rewarding aspect of my college experience is that I completely fell in love with learning. College is just the beginning of my long lasting road to success.