Michigan State University Top Questions

So far from my college experience, I have learned that you have to be willing to become more outgoing and to stay focused on tasks. In high school all you had to do was sit in a classroom and you made friends just by sitting there. In college in order to have any social life you have to be outgoing. I now have the option where I can stay cooped up in my room and not have any contact with any one. What kind of life would that be though? I believe that having a social life is an important aspect of college that helps balance your daily life as a college student. Also, keeping track of my hectic schedule is very timportant. Being a freshman on such a big campus is aready hard enough. Not knowing what I'm doing or where I'm going would add so much extra stress which isn't needed. I think attending college is very valuable not only to help get you a job, but to prepare you for life. In college I will face many problems that will help prepare me for how I handle life later on when I'm older.

Like most college students, my time in school has been and will continue to be a very valuable experience. Though I could rattle off a number of reasons to back up this statement, the top reason that immediately comes to mind is the opportunity college has given me to challenge and discover myself. My very first year, I enrolled in a Biology course, which terrified me. I wasn't confident in my potential, but I pushed those feelings aside and ended up passing the class with flying colors - as I have done with every class I have taken in my college career. I take pride in the fact I am an excellent student, something I didn't know I could be. Attending college has not only allowed me to challenge myself, but has opened my eyes to interests I never knew I had. The biology class that initally terrified me is now one of my absolute favorite subjects. Obtaining an education will not only get me a job I love in the future, but has allowed me to challenge myself (and continue to do so), as well as discover my true potential and interests.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is a multitude of life experiences I could not have ever dreamed of. I've met some of the best people I could have and made lasting friendships; I've been exposed to course material that has been almost too difficult to understand but has been critically worthwhile to study; I’ve learned how to present myself as a professional, and gained the skills to keep up with this technological world.Most importantly, I belong to a community that is engaging, inclusive, and intellectually challenging. I couldn’t imagine attending college anywhere else now that I am here. I’ve been forced to grow up very quickly in the last semester—I find myself working two jobs and saving every bit of money in order to pay for my rent next year, as well as my tuition, because it is possible I could receive more aid if my mother didn’t help me pay for college. I come from a very poor family, and am the first in my family to attend a 4-year university immediately after graduation, but none of my family members anticipated the cost of higher education.

So far I've learned that college is truly a time when you have to grow up and become the person you are meant to be. In high school you and being prepared for college. In college you are being prepared for the real world and the rest of your lives. Everyday is a challenge and everyday there are opportunities waiting for me to join a new club or organization or just get involved and participate. I've gotten a new outlook on life as a college student. I've seen have your decisions will either make you or break you. There is no one here to look after you and there is no one here to tell you watch you. College has given me a chance to see myself as a responsible adult and pushed me to realize that this is my time to make my dreams come true through hard work and dedication. This experience is so valuable for anyone who needs to find their own way in the world and see their true potential in themselves.

I have gotten more out of my college experience then i could have ever imagined. I have learned and done things that i never thought i could do. I have met knew people that i never thought i would talk to. And i have made many life long friends. The most important thing that I have gotten out of college so far is my education. I am a pschology student who plans on going to medical school. Going into school I knew that I wanted to go to medical school but did not have a major decided. With the help of friends that I met in my first year of school I have now picked a major and am on the right track to attain my goal. The knowledge I have gained from my classes not only applies to my educational success but also applies to everyday life. Through classes I have come to understand the cultures and people of different countries. Even meeting people from many of these cultures. This is something I could not have done anywhere else. That is why the diversity of Michigan State is so great.

So far, I have gained much from my college experience. Not only have I obtained knowledge in my field of study, but confidence and determination to build a life for myself and my family. I am still a freshman, however I know I am farther than I was yesterday to reaching my goal of having my bachelor degree. College is teaching me subject matter, as well as keys to becoming successful in my life which really makes Westwood stand out to me. Not only are they focused on their students academic success, but emphasize how important it truly is to believe in myself so I can finish school. Before actually attending, I never thought I would end up in a program that would take three years to complete; but now, graduation feels like its just around the corner because learning my specific material (Criminal Justice) is so interesting, and furthermore, fun! I love everything about school- from the environment to the people, from the subject matter to the general ed classes. I have gained a boost of self-confidence and motivation that I never thought I could have from attending school alone. Everybody benefits from obtaining a college education!

College has been an invaluable experience in my life and my children’s lives. It has taught me that age is not important when it comes to learning and it is never too late to obtain a college education. College has opened up many possibilities for advancement at my current workplace, and, broadening my friend base. College has given me the ability and skills to look at situations from a completely different perspective, allowing me to come up with better solutions, as well as the confidence to take on new challenges. The present value of my attending college is the expansion of my knowledge base, the habits and examples that I am creating for myself and my children. The future value college will bring is the opportunity to achieve superior positions within my company that I could not have otherwise aspired to, in order to advance my career.

Michigan State was a wonderful experience. It allowed me to explore different avenues in order to choose the right path for me and once found, professors and guidance councelors were able tohelp pave the way for a successful and memorable college career. I enjoyed my classes and professors and I loved being part of the athletic community at Michigan State. All the experiences opened many doors both socially and educationally for me, and showed me that I was able to achieve many goals I thought I would never realize. My education has helped shape me into the person I am today, and definitely prepared me for my continuing medical studies.

When I started as a Baking and Pastry Arts major, I thought there was a specific way to do everything: one way to make cookies, one way to ice a cake, and even one way to bake bread. However, I quickly learned that this was not the case. Of course the first thing you have to do is learn the basics, but after that, you are able to take the knowledge and twist it. Once I learned the foundation and principles of baking, I was free to do things my own way and establish my unique style, which is very important to the career of workers in the food industry. I later learned that this doesn't just apply to baking, but it also fits with life in general; people may try to tell me how I should live my life, but ultimately it is up to me and the decisions I make along the way. I don't have to follow a path that someone has laid out for me. I am free to be my own person, live my dreams, and make a difference in the world.

The most important thing I have received from my college experience was the opportunity to make a difference. This past year, I had to chance to work in a lab researching what makes Cholera bacteria virulent, research which hopefully will someday lead to better treatment and prevention of Cholera. Initially, my research seemed like just an interesting opportunity to apply the concepts I was learning about in classes. However, after the Cholera epidemic in Haiti broke out, I realized the things I was doing in college could have a huge impact on the world and that the impact I could have in college would be miniscule compared to the impact I could have after I graduated. This realization has inspired me to continue to seek ways to be involved in meaningful research and to look for other ways to impact the the world.

The most valuable things I learned from my college experience has been hard work pays off, and learn about yourself. These will stay with me for the rest of my life. First, I found that you get what you put into your education. In school, taking a very difficult class, I put much more effort into learning the material and earn better grades than classes that i have considered easy. I just don't put the effort into them and get lower grades. This has given me a great sense of pride in knowing that anything in my life that i work hard for will come. I have found this to be true in all aspects of my life. When dealing with my young children the more time and effort i put into teaching and raising them the better they behave and the easier home life is. Second, I learned how to learn, and how i learn as an individual. Taking classes with different instruction methods has shown me the things i need to do to learn. This has helped at work and will help me to continue to do well in any future learning experience life has to offer.

Classes, Professors, assignments... none of these aspects of the college experience have really had a huge impact on me simply because I have been dealing with this "educational world" ever since I was four years old. What I have found valuable is fairly simple: I have found me. I was thrust into an enviornment far from home, and due to my shy-tendencies, I did not make a lot of friends. But with all of this time to myself, I have discovered who I really am. It was like a silence that came over my life. I wasn't constantly attempting to entertain the popular high school crowd, or make my parents happy. Hear I was, standing in the middle of a constant flow of people, and time stood still. I had to learn about myself all over again. What did I want? What did I like? What did I believe? That's the thing, college should not be an extension of high school, like what most experience. It should be a moment in time where you grow, learn, and believe in the immense amount of potential that you have, and that college oppertunities provide you for. I found it.

College seemed to be the scariest thing that I could think of. Whenever I thought about it my stomach would immediately begin to spin in circles. Although I was ready to go off and be by myself and meet new people I was scared to death at the same time. Attending college for the first time has been a trying but great experience for me. The way in which you grow up, mature, and find out who you really are, is something you can’t accomplish without going to college. The feeling of being home sick, the loneliness of not knowing anyone, living with someone you have never met before, are just some of the struggles of being at college for the first time.College is a scary roller coaster that has its ups and downs and its out of this world and it is different from anything else. I am hoping while here to find the person I am meant to be.College is one of the best experiences you can ever go through in your life, and as long as you explore within and let yourself out of your shell it will be a the greatest experience ever.

I have gotten a great education so far. I have learned a lot that will help me when applying to vet school and hopefully get into vet school. Also, I have met lots of great people and had experiences that I would never have dreamed of. Finding people with the same interests as me has made a huge difference in my college career thus far. How many groups of college kids would be excited about going to a zoo? Well, all my friends from ZSA are, and that makes it so much more enjoyable. The professors are great and, for the most part, have been wonderful about meeting one on one to help me. I have the big college resources with the ablilty to have small classes as well. MSU is amazing!

Michigan State University has given me the tools and proper surroundings to help me develop a better understanding of my future. With over 250 extracurricular activities, I have found my place in multiple clubs. I help put on events through out the school year for students of all different interests, give my extra time to volunteer work, and take opportunities that will strengthen my career choice. I plan to study abroad and have an internship, but none of this could have been possible without going out of my comfort zone and attending an amazing university. It has been valuable in more than one way. I meet magnificant people every day on campus. The staff are willing to give you every tool you need to succeed. The memories, whether good or bad, will be impressed into my memory forever and the education opportunities will make my resume so valuable, companies won't be able to say no to hiring me!

I've only been in college for 3 weeks, granted it feels like 3 years but I feel like I've already learned so much. I've so far gotten out of my college expierence is that there is a whole other world out there that most of the time one does not expierence in high school. I'm pretty sure I've met the friends who I will have for life and I've met some people who I wish to never see again. I've also gotten the fact that life is pretty much awesome. I am not from Michigan, I am from Houston, Texas; meaning I did not know a single soul here when I arrived. In the just 3 short weeks here I've seen the goodness in people and that no matter where you come from, you are welcome. I think everyone should go to college of some sort, away from their family, and to expierence what making your own decisions is actually like. College is just starting for me, and I know that I'm going to go through some rough patches, but I'm prepared, and I'm ready.

I have changed my whole view of what I want to do in life. I no longer aspire for the unnattainable, but have a practical career choice ahead. I'm a Resident Mentor (aka Resident Assistant) as well as an intern in my major, a team member, and still have time for a social life while keeping a 3.8 GPA!

Go Green! Go White! Those are the words that are chanted across the MSU community. They are words of cohesion, and understanding, that MSU grads regin amungst the best in the nation. After I graduated from Michigan State, I moved to Denver to start graduate school, and I was nervous that I was not going to know anyone. However, my fears were dissolved when I learned about the amazing MSU alumni crowd that reside here. Knowing this, I now understand how valuable it was for me to attend Michigan State. Not only did I receive a priceless education, but I gained a family thousands strong.

I have gotten all the things that I have expected out of my college experience, both good and bad. I have gotten an amazing education, a hideous amount of debt, and unparalleled life experences. I have made friends and have created the foundation that I will build the rest of my life on. However, the experences that are of the most value to me are the ones I never expected. I have been exposed to people and ideas which forced me to examine my own thoughts and beliefs, and as a result I can express my own views and opinions with intelligence and conviction. I can apply skills I honed in the classroom to my daily life, by looking at economical, social, and political issues analytically, and looking at all sides of an issue before forming opinions on it. The most valuble experience I have undergone is the experience of being self-reliant. My time at MSU has forced me to effectively manage my time, budget my income, and learn new study methods. All of these experiences combined have made me into a mature, aware, and independant member of a global society, courtesy of Michigan State University.

I am learning quickly that I should have never taken time off from school. I believe it is much harder to return to school after a seventeen year break. I can see now why it is important to continue education. The more I learn the More I want to know