Saint Peter’s University Top Questions

As a young child, I was faced with civil war in my country, Liberia, which left my mother and I displaced and my dreams replaced by hunger, violence, and the lack of education. Three years ago, the idea of a post secondary education seemed almost impossible for me. I was marginalized by poverty and a disadvantaged educational system. My mother, who is a single parent, could not afford to finance my education. However, with persistence and financial aid, I was able to attend college—a decision that has led to a wonderful transformation in my life. Having the opportunity to attend college is a privilege that my parents never had; Therefore, I know the significance of an education. My college experience has allowed me to learn about new cultures, which have altered my perspective in a way so that I am able to see beyond my adversities and truly appreciate life. Through education I have found hope, perseverance, and most importantly my voice. The growth that I have experienced through my college experience has enabled me to further define just why education is important to me.

The invaluabe sophistication recieved through the intermingling with other students of various cultures, ages and religions. i am now in the 'seasoned' years of life and I've been afforded a chance to return to school and complete my lifeling desires of obtaining an undrgrad degree, and a graduate degree. I first need the tools to FINANCE both life gaols. The college experience is INIMITABLE. I regret not completeing these goals earlier in my lifetime. It is extremely important to have the proper tools for sucess. SPC certainly is equipped to equip those who enter it's corridors focused on education, to go on to life of success and fulfillment.

Majority of individuals would say that over the course of their college experience they have matured more , became more socially active, and have become more learned individuals. I can reflect on those themes and clearly see that it's the same experience that students had when attending a high school. One main experience that I gotten out of my college that I did not receive at my high school was an appreciation and a love for learning. In high school, I was just taught to memorize information, but here at Saint Peter's, the professors enlighten students to question the material they have just learned. From doing so, I have developed a better understand of the material that I have learn as well as to appreciate and love it. I believe that learning to love the material that is taught to an individual is far greater than just knowing it. With this new experience, I can enhance my further learning experiences if I attend a graduate school, and I owe this new found experience to the professors at Saint Peter's College, for whom I give much respect to.

I first attempted to obtain my undergraduate degree at Drew University. Due to personal and financial reasons, I was compelled to interrupt my studies. After some time, I have realized that my desire to learn has continued unabated. I have now resumed my studies, and I aim to not allow any obstacle deter me from that goal. The experience at Drew University has proven to be pivotal in my success today in my career as a Legal Assistant , as well as in my personal life. What I hope to accomplish as a student at St. Peter's College now, is to gain a degree so that I can further my studies and attend Law School. An education for me is valuable, not only for the benefit of accomplishing my professional goals, but also to serve as an example to my ten month old daughter. I am fervent about pursuing my educational goals, as I hope to be a mentor to her throughout life. I hope to lead her by example, and teach her not to allow obstacles to stand in the way of a goal. Time will pass regardless, and we should put that time to the best possible use.

After two years of working at a chemical plant as a supervisor and an Associates Degree in Electronics, I decided to move to Colorado in hopes of finding a better life. My goal when I arrived was to find work that would allow me to fund my everyday life and also save to further my education. I accepted a job in Denver at a corporate hotel chain as a desk clerk. I was promoted to supervisor and then to the Assistant General Manager where I successfully managed a team of twenty employees and the hotel for six years. I began to realize my job wasn’t very rewarding and at the end of the day I didn’t have a feeling of fulfillment. I did some serious thinking and decided I needed a field that I could succeed in and feel like my accomplishments would contribute in a positive way to the larger picture. I have chosen to return to school and study the field of renewal energy. My goal is to earn two Associates Degrees; one in solar and the other in wind. A college education will lead to a promising career that I can be proud of.

I've gotten so much out of my college experience. I've come across amazing professors that have helped me out so much. You learn through college that you get back what you put into it. You learn the value of hard work and determination. Hard work and determination is something you will use in every aspect of your life. I've learned what it's like to fail certain classes, but then to get right back up and go at it again. These professors weren't out to fail me or make my life miserable. They were here to push me to my potential and to watch me excel beyond my wildest dreams. Every professor was there to help me through and see to it that I do my best, but it was my hard work and determination that helped me through. I will continue to use these qualities in every aspect of my life to come and will overcome any challenges in my way, no matter how big or small.

I basically got an eye opener out of my college experience. I wasn't really all that prepared for the workload that I recieved so far at Saint Peter's College. I was more warned about the workload then experiencing it. People say that you are more free in college then you are in high school. That isn't true. You just have more options to choose from, more rules to uphold, and more distractions from your work. I guess what they mean by "more free" is the fact that your parent(s) aren't around to tell you what to do. Yeah, they aren't there, but you will wish they are at some times. There have been tons of times where I wished my mom was around so she could tell me what to do. Yet, college is supposedly the experience people need to learn how to be an adult.

A great education.

If I went back in time and was able to talk to myself as a high school senior, I would research all the schools I completed an application for thoroughly. I would visit every school just to get an insight of how it would really be. I would dig deeply with financial aide and scholarships and tuition, so I won't have to be in this dilemma of paying for college right now. I would decide to take only core courses my first year to accurately decide what field I would like to study. I would most likely consider to myself to go out of state and experience more and get away from my highschool peers and meet new people. I would definitely consider a school that consist of a music program so I can get a scholarship for playing either the violin or viola and continue playing with an orchestra. The most important thing that I would definitely be on my back about is tuition and ways of paying for my education. The least thing I would remind myself is getting in a school with a sorority I might want to consider being a part of.

As I went back in time, I realized that I was seeing myself as a high school senior again, running around the school to get my applications done. I felt so lost, and this process was annoying, but I knew it had to be done. Since I knew what college is really like, I would tell myself to not be picky or lazy. Colleges have been established for a reason, and just because everyone seems to be going to the same college should not put me in shame. Also, since I will have financial problems with anything too expensive, I should not mind staying close; things will be more convenient that way. It saves time, money, and gas.