Saint Edward’s University Top Questions

Thus far my college experience has been invaluable to me. It's given me the opportunity to seek independence that I've scarcely been allowed. It's faciliated my growth into an adult, and one I'm very proud of being. So far college has opened my eyes to new people and new places. I've been able to harbor long term friendships with other students, and professors. I think the connections to the community is one I won't take for granted. Not only is attending St. Edwards been a good transition from being an teenager to being a young adult, it's continued to stimulate me intellectually. My opinions on life, and the world around me are constantly changing, constantly being challenged by new information. I feel academically, the atmosphere of my university is conducive to learning. Everywhere, in my classes, by my peers, i'm being exposed to new information and it's helping define who I will become.

During my time thus far at St. Edward's University in Austin, I have learned a number of valuable skills that have enabled me not only to succeed academically, but to succeed as a caring and contributing member of society as well. I have not only gotten the opportunity to learn from wonderful professors, but also the chance to really explore my interests outside of the classroom, as well as meet people that will most likely be friends for life. I feel very strongly that my college experience so far has been something that everyone should get a chance to benefit from at some point in their lives, as it has been an overall learning experience both in the academic as well as personal realm. Perhaps the latter has been most valuable in my attendance at St. Edward's, because it has helped me to grow into the person I am today, along with setting a shining example of the success that is to come if only I put in the work to get there.

I have gotten out a deeper look into the endless possibilities provided by this Univeristy. I have gotten tons of help regarding everything I have any confusion on. I have learned to cherish many values in our daily world and that I can make an impact on our world if I wish to. I cherish the University as a whole and would recommend this University for generations to come.

Thus far I have learned about the real world from my experience. My freshman year I had to take a seminar class. I chose to take political controversies. Since I'm from a small town, I knew really next to nothing about politics. Thanks to St. Edward's I have become more intelligent when it comes to discussing politics. This has even helped me land an internship with the Texas Assocation of Reginal Councils. I've also decided to become a judge once I graudate and have began double majoring in psychology and criminology.

My college experience is much more appreciated now than ten years ago when I began. I completed my associates with a 3.05 GPA but could not afford to transfer to a university, so I enlisted in the military. Thanks to the GI Bill, I am able to afford to finance my education. My cummulative GPA at this school is now a 4.0 and held any classmate succeed as much as I want to succeed. I realized the value of an education early, after trying to earn money for college by working. My sister only has a high school education but I had my associates. We did the same job but our employer was unwilling to pay me adequately for my additional education. Returning to school has taught me that I succeed at anything in life if I am willing to work hard enough. I have never earned straight A's at anytime in my life but I have achieved it now for the last two semester while also balancing a toddler, husband, and house.

Though I have only experienced one year of college, I have already gotten a lot out of my experience. College has forced me to step outside the box and take chances. It has shown me that no matter what you do, you need to do the best you possibly can. Effort is everything. If you do not put forth full effort, you will not get the results you want. College has shaped me into the person I have known I was always meant to be. It opens so many doors that will eventually help me with my future.

I have learned to trust myself. Above everything that you may learn, you must learn this or you will not make it.

My college experience has been very usefull to me. It has showed me how to be professional and successful. Its showed me how to work with people and connect with them. How to understand what they want and how to make them happy. Its been very valuable or me to attend because its showed me how to work with people and thats very important in almost every career there is. I will never regret my college experience for it has showed me how to be a better person to other people and also to make them happy.

I have learned many beneficial things thus far in my college experience. I have assumed many more responisibilities from now living on my own. I have learned how to discipline myself to do homework and meet deadlines on time. I have learned to be more punctual in all aspects of life, mainly to my classes. I have met many new friends who have helped to open up my eyes to new perspectives on life. I have learned many valuable lessons from them and from professors as well. I have learned to be more motivated and I have learned how important it is to obtain a college degree. Although college is very expensive, it has proven to me that in the end it will all be worth the money and hard work put into it and will then lead me to have a sucessful future.

Dear soon-to-be-high-school-graduate Machella, I know you?re excited about the next four years. Believe me, there is a lot to look forward to: new friends, new professors, and more papers than you?ve ever written in your life. So, I want to give you some advice: ?Remember to bring a sheet set for the plastic dorm mattress. ?Don?t forget to call mom twice a day, lest she assume that you've been kidnapped while on campus. ?Remember to call those high school buddies of yours: you may be thousands of miles apart, but you'll always be friends. ?Don?t be shy! Meeting new people is an amazing experience. Also, don?t be afraid to talk to your professors. They are fountains of knowledge about the campus. ?Take advantage of the campus services (counselors, academic advisors, and peer tutoring services). They are all incredibly helpful and approachable. ?Don?t procrastinate. It will be the bane of your existence. ?Most of all, don?t forget that you are on the top bunk of the dorm bed. Rolling off and freefalling for 6 feet can cause considerable damage. Sincerely, Sophomore-at-Saint-Edward?s-University Machella