Old Dominion University Top Questions

Throughout my college career, I have learned a great deal about life and about myself. I feel that Old Dominion has truly helped me to realize my potential as a young adult and has helped me grow in ways I never expected. Old Dominion has helped me set and reach my goals. I will be the first in my family to graduate from college and will do so knowing that I got the most out of my time at ODU.

I have gained a great deal out of my college experience. I have learned more about the world and people than I ever thought possible. I have gained a greater understanding of what makes people who and what they are. My eyes have been opened and I have been inspired to try new things which I never thought I would have the opportunity to do. I have also learned much about myself. I have discovered what makes me tick and developed a greater understanding of just how much I have to offer and what I am capable of. Attending college has been of value to me in that now I am better prepared for life. I now have a solid foundation with which to work with for the rest of my life, especially skills and knowledge I have learned which I will use as a teacher. I know that I will be able to make a difference in the lives of children and my college experience has allowed that to happen. I have learned that if an older student like me who hated himself and school can change and become something, so can others and I will make that happen.

Through my college experience I have already met many new friends and possibly started on life-long friendships. The campus is an amazing place for social networking and academic networking. The students at this campus are very helpful to one another. A much needed study group is always available.

I have matured so much since starting college; I am so much more responsible and self-sufficient. I realized that the time and effort I put into my courses while attending college will ultimately determine how successful I am in my future career. I have become so much more dedicated to learning all that I can while attending college, because being able to attend a university is a privilege, and I understand that now. I am just so glad I picked a university that cares so much about its students, faculty, and the surrounding areas. This kind of learning environment has allowed me to grow and prosper into a respectable young woman, and I am just so thankful for that. I know I will always fondly remember the time I spent at the University and remember not only the academic information, but the life lessons I learned while attending Old Dominion University.

My experience at ODU has been one I didn't expect. I entered the college setting expecting to be swamped with assignments that I couldnt possibly complete. I learned immediately that college isn't considered more difficult than high school because of the work load or academic expectations. College is tricky because instantly youre given tons of liberty and even more free time. The combination creates an atmosphere where many mistakes will be made. The best students avoid these mistakes completely. But most of us will make one or more. What seperates the group that succeeds and the group that fails is the ability to learn from mistakes. ODU is the type of university where if you lack drive and focus, you'll end up off track. Freshman year, with no major in mind, I found myself off track. I was making great grades in all of my classes, but I had no idea where I was headed. Ultimately lack of direction stopped me from reaching my full academic potential. This taught me a valuable lesson about college. Sucess in college is the result of having self-motivation, time management skills, and the ability to balance social and academic life.

My biggest takeaway from college so far has been that there is nothing that you cannot do. I came in wanting to do or join a few things, and by the end of the year had done all of them, even some things that hadn't existed yet! I have learned that hard work and persistance is key to anything that I plan to do for the rest of my life, and college has shown and taught me those skills.

I have been able to meet fantastic people and make great friendships!

I have not yet attended college, as my Freshman year begins August 18. However, I know that college will be an opportunity for me to start over, as I have previously made many mistakes in my life that I have been working to overcome. In high school I let my GPA slide below a 1.0, and I risked expulsion several times. In addition, I just got out of an unhealthy 4 year relationship where I had been convinced by my fiance that I would never amount to anything. Attending college will be my way of proving him wrong. Him, and all the others who've told me the same thing my entire life. I have the opportunity to prove to the world and to myself that I have a fire in my heart and brains in my head. What on Earth could be more valuable?

The most valuable thing i have recieved from my college experience is the value of hardwork.

I have learned that school is the most important thing to worry about and you cannot let leisure activities interfere with it. This was a very valuable lesson learned that I do not think I might have learned at another school.