Old Dominion University Top Questions

As a student of Old Dominion University, I have learned an abundance about myself. I came to the conclusion that school is only as hard I make it. If I continue to put in the work, I will see the fruits of my labor. This knowledge has helped me overcome many challenging courses.

My college experience has truly been a life lesson. If there is one thing that I may take from the entire journey, it would be determination. I have had some of the most trying periods in attempts to stay enrolled at my university. From almost being homeless, almost having to join the military, and even dropping out because of financial stress, I have been there. One thing I have never been able to do is give up on me. I am a senior student now, and without a doubt, I am still struggling. The one thing that I know will keep me here is my ambition. I am a Medical Technology student, and I know for a fact that my post-grad career will be rewarding. I also plan to attend medical school after about a year of working in my field. I don't doubt that it will be easy then either, but it will be as much of a roller coaster ride as it's been thus far.

During my two years at Old Dominion University I have gotten more than an education out of my experience, I have been able to learn how to over come my learning disability with out the help of any program or assistance. During high school I always felt handicapped by my learning disability and how my teachers would never push me to excel or go further than the bare minimum. However at Old Dominion my professors have help me learn and have a better understanding of my courses with out any assistant program. Being able to over come my learning disability has meant more to me than anything I could have every hoped to get out of a college education and more. I cannot thank my professors enough at Old Dominion University and what they have taught me in just two years.

From my college experience, I have gathered the importance of finding out who I want to be. I have learned the importance of showing full commitment in everything I do and if I have trouble I need to seek out for help. Being in college has helped me to develop independence and adjust to different surroundings and people. College has become very valuable, because within this first year, I have become a better person and have gained confidence in my future.

Out of my college experience, I have gained the power to be responsible. College has taught me to take responsibilty for all my actions in my classes regarding my grades. College has also given me the power to be an independent adult. It has been valuable to attend college to give me a future where I can better myself.

Before I started my current college career, I was very reserved and a bit sheltered. However my college experience has caused me to be more open and to connect with people. It has also taught me that there is so much to try and enjoy in life.

I have gained a sense of responsibility. I have had to learn how to manage everything on my own, from cooking to deadlines. I have learned how to take care of myself. I have earned a great education. ODU's dental hygiene program is one of the best in the state! I am so honored to be in it. I love the atmosphere of there always being something to do, I am never bored. Having to have a job and go to school has made me learn the value of a dollar.

When I first started attending Cypress Comunity College as a recent high school graduate I second guessed my choice to not attend a university right away. Though, that way of thinking did not last long. Within no time I fell in love with the lifestyle I was gaining through my junior college. Not only was I giving myself an integrated introduction to college life, but I was experiencing a new way of learning I never thought was available to me. I have gained more than an education through the words in books, I have gained personal worldly knowledge form the institue itself, and it's professors. What I hold so valuable about my education as I transfer in the coming months is that the name of the school, the cost of the books, or the tuition are not what defines my education; moreover, it is how i chose to use and interpret the college experience I have gained over the past two years as I move on to a larger University spectrum. The value of my education is based on the value I hold for myself.

I have learned to be a dedicated student, not only to my studies, but being independent. This experience has been valuable to me in ways that most college students do not typically get to recieve. Living here has taught me to work extremely hard and know that it will all pay off in the end. It has also opened doors for me for my future career goals being that there are many oppurtunities to get your foot in the door living in a city. As a woman, I have also learned how to protect myself and grasped the importance of having common sense. These type of experiences will truly help me achieve all my goals once I graduate.

I feel that I have gotten a large amount of culture from going to college. I went to high school in a small town with very little ethnic variation. When I came to college I got to interact with students from all sorts of backgrounds and I think I'm a better person for it.