North Carolina A & T State University Top Questions

My two years in college have been great. Ive definatly been around the block. my freshman year was spent a Johnson C. Smith where i attended for free off an acdemic and football scholarship. I started on the football team my whole freshman season. My sophmore year i transfered to North carolina A&T state university. The greatest expirence of it all is the networking. You meet new people from all around,and we all kno the more people kno the more you learn about in life. College is the final chapter in your life before you go out in to the so called real world. Its a place that will make you more independent, responcible, and also help you begin to get a structure on your life if you have not already done so.

My first year of college has taught me numerous amounts of things. Transitioning from high school to college was a challenge. They try to teach you the differences between high school and college, but actually transitioning is up to you. You have to be eager to learn. Professors love students who come to them when they don’t understand a certain concept or have questions concerning their class. Communicating with you professor outside of class can make a big difference in how well you succeed in the course. Managing your time is very important. You can develop better time management skills when you get the hang of how things work. When something is due to your professor, turn it in on time; no excuses. It is valuable to attend college because you will not only learn a lot through the courses but learn a lot about yourself. Deciding to attend college has been one of the best choices I have made in my life. I have gotten the chance to meet new people, live a different lifestyle (being on my own), and learn a lot of new things about myself.

At first I was very reluctant to attend a community college before a 4-year college, but once I got there it has been a great experience. I have enjoyed many wonderful teachers who come from all different backgrounds, some who work in the industry and some who teach at local public/private colleges as well. Some of my teachers are very personable and truly care about their students. My Chemistry teacher last year had a special opportunity of 40 extra points for his students at the beginning of the semester. He wanted us to go have an interview with him so he could get to know us better and know how best to help us in our learning experience. It was great to get that one-on-one feedback with him. Since I was headed toward nursing he said he expected to see me helping others in lab after I had finished my own work. What he did was something I have never heard a teacher do before. He has really made my learning experience at Diablo Valley College memorable in a good way.

What I have gotten from attending college is that my determination to succeed in my field of study has increased. It has been valuable for me to attend because I now know what short-term and long-term goals that I want to achieve.

So far i have learned so many new and exciting things in my college experience. I have learned different medical terminology terms, how to store and do upkeep on patient records, the AHIMA laws and other laws for healthcare facilities. I have honestly learned so much that it is hard to name every thing. Going to college is valuable for me to attend because no one in my family ever went to college and since both of my parents died, i think they would have wanted me to go to college. I also want to be able to provide a better life for my daughter than i had growing up and to set a good example for her.

I decided to take a year off from college due to the fact that I wanted to work more and raise money so i can be capable of paying for college myself, without the thought of loans. Ever since i was in 6th grade i basically have been on my own and i want to continue doing that by paying for college without the help from my parents. I recently went to WSU and the atmosphere was incredible. The whole town was made up of my generation, it just felt more carefree. Even with the campus having more that twenty thousand students it still felt like i fit right in to this huge community. I feel like it will be valuable to attend since the campus has a wonderful nursing program which my dream is to become an RN. Also the campus is very well built and it truely does show that the students respect that. All around the campus is gorgeous and not to mention WSU is rated very highly in the state of Washington. I already applied for the spring and hope to pursue my career in nursing.

Because going to college makes me learn new things and have new experiences, meeting new interesting people and start forming myself as a person.

Starting in a community college was very good for me. Since the campus is smaller than most, my advisors and teachers were very helpful and understanding. They were available whenever I needed them. The classroom size is nice too. Instead of having a lecture hall with two hundred plus students, there is only thirty. It makes homework easier. Meeting people is a piece of cake. I like knowing that if I need help I can get it right then and there. My college experience has been great so far. Jefferson college is an affordable way to get a great education.

My college experience make me see the world clearly. It makes me understand better how things work. It makes me more competitive and more efficient professionally. It also make me be more assertive and a good decisions maker.

POWER!!! This is the word that describes my 4 years at A&T. "I am Powerful." Year after year I have watched myself morph into an individual that I never saw myself becoming. My college experience is a positive one for me, being a single mother, having to face many obstacles. When I started I was only looking to recieve a degree for the purpose of better job opportunity. My professors and the courses I have become involved with, changed that. I no longer want "only" a job or career...I want to make a difference in my field of study. I want to be involved in psychological research that may help redefine a number of health issues many individuals currently face and provide better treatment plans and possible prevention tracks. Being a part of a University that requires community service has shown me the importance of community. In todays society we seem to be losing focus on what is important, which is family and people. Through my college experience I now promote the value in people. College has taken my single minimum goals and turned them into a vision that I am eager to embark upon.