Rowan University Top Questions

So far, I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I couldnt imagin not attending school. You learn so much more in college than you do in high school and not just acedemically. I learned how to take care of myself, on my own. I learned how to interact and deal with problems that aroused. I learned time management and orginazational skills, as well as communicational skills. College is a great place to grow up and to learn and it enables kids to expand their horizons and their mind. You mind is such a powerful tool, but you must put it to the test and make the best use of it for you to trully excell. I have gained so much knowledge and experience while attending college and I plan on going on to graduate school.

There are countless benefits of a college that are varied and personal to each person who attends. But for me, one of the biggest things was also one of the simplest. I studied The Media and Rhetoric. what I received from my studies was an excercise in critical thinking and analysis of everyday events. I am by nature a very straightforward person, I tend to take things at face value without questioning them. It is something I struggle with both socially and professionally, as the world is rarely as simple as anyone would try and have us believe. Simply being able to look at a scenario from the perspective another person might have, or with implied or unstated contexts has helped me to frame a lot of situations and relate better to the people I encounter everyday. It has helped me be a good force in this world. I did not get what I wanted from college the first time around, which is why I am here today. But my experience at Rowan University has had a huge impact on the person I am today, and there is not a day that goes by without my being reminded of this.

I have learned a ton about teaching and different methods that I will use in the future. There are many different activities I have been taught for the best ways to teach students. I believe attending Rowan University will help me become the best teacher I can possibly be. Teaching is touching the future and with the help of Rowan University I will make a positive impact on the future by teaching my future students to the best of my ability. With Rowan's help I will be able to influence and teach children to read, enhance their vocabulary, and give them the skills they will need to succeed in life.

I have received more than I expected. I expected to attend Rowan University and learn about my major and earn a college degree. However, I am gaining more than I ever anticipated. I met people that will become life long friends. I have developed relationships with adults other than family members. I meet with and interact regularily with administrators, professors, and support personnel that will help me learn and sharpen my social networking skills. I am participiting in social, cultural, religious and athletic activites on campus that are helping me to grow. I have learned how to balance academic responsiblities with having a enriching social life. My experiences at Rowan are helping me to mature, broaden my knowledge of life and learning while gaining a great education.

meeting new people which is extremely important because everyone comes from different backgrounds and its nice to meet and learn about new people

Dear 12th grade self: Don't take life so seriously, have a little more fun. You don't need that perfect GPA to get into college, although it certainly helps in obtaining scholarships. Get involved, whether it is on campus or in the community, do something that makes a difference. Be more open to life's possibilities and the many creatures that roam this earth. Education is important and does lead to a more successful life, but it is not the only thing in life. Get out and experience new things and take some time to stop and smell the roses. Don't devote too much of yourself unless it is worth it.

Don't be afriad! You can do anything you put your mind to. My biggest advise though, stop second guessing yourself and grow up..... Wish I would have made this realization early in life.

My tunnel vision at 17 left me extremely limited, so I'd tell myself to apply to more schools and open my eyes. As a proud brother, I'd remind me to definitely go to school with a large, active chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. I would tell me to hang on to that drive that got me through high school, and to not be intimidated by the new environment. The biggest piece of advice would be "listen to the people around you" - things would be very different if I hadn't been so insistent in my opinions and views.

I would say no matter what you do always have integrity and work hard. This applies to any aspect of your life: school, friends, relationships, and especially jobs. Never let your guard down when it comes to school work. If you think the class is too easy, don't stop studying or doing homework because everything adds up in the end. Never underestimate a professor, a class, or a job. Always have integrity in the work place and take every job seriously. Even if it's a server in the local restaurant or a secretary. Every job matters. Always show up early and prove that you care about the job and that you're capable because you can always use a good reccommendation. Also, don't burn your bridges. Always have integrity with your friends. Never do something to lose their respect or trust because the myth is true: the friends you make in college are your friends for life. Finally, don't be afraid to participate in anything and everything but find a passion and stick to it.

If I could go back to my senior year, I would tell myself to enjoy the time that is left. Enjoy your friends, family and school because it will not last forever. I would also tell myself that college is not as scary as I am making it out to be. I was terrified to leave home and was fighting my parents tooth and nail to stay home. I would comfort my former self and encourage me to let go of home and embrace a new life at school. I would also tell myself that the transition will be tough for you, but you will meet great friends who know how you feel and will help you through whatever hard times you will go through. My friends already at college prepared me for what college is like and they eased my fears and created anxiety. Nothing I could tell myself would completely prepare me for what would happen at school, but I would most definately tell my high school self to enjoy the time left at high school and put on a brave face to make the most of my Rowan experience.