Spring Arbor University Top Questions

Over the past several years, I never really valued my education. I attened community college here and there; dropped and withdrew from courses left and right never taking school seriously. But in the fall of 2010 my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child and because of my son my thoughts of finishing my education has changed dramatically. I now view my education as a way to provide a better lifestyle for my son; because my life no longer revolves around me, but my son. I want to be the best role modle for him and that begins with finishing college. My sons future is the reason why school is so valuable to attend, and I never really viewed education that way. My college experience is so much more purposeful now, every class is something new to teach him and show him. The ability to provide a stable future for my family is so very important to me and my college experience allows me to do that for them.

I came to Carthage this year a freshman without any real expectations of college life. I knew my main goal was to get an education, but I soon learned that college is much more than just an acedemic education. College is also a time to learn about independency, self-providing, and to gain social skills that will help in the work place. The first couple months of college life was a little difficult for me I admitt, but I learned a lot about myself. By becoming independent, I learned how to make the right desicions for myself and also provide for myself. I realized that I needed to start thinking about providing the necesities for myself. I have also joined the track and field team at Carthage and I participate in the Habitat for Humanity club. In both of these organizations, I have adapted to handle a variety of social situations. I gained the skills to get along with others, specifically through Habitat for Humanity. I have done a multitud of volunteer work. In track I have gained the inner strength to give my best at all times. Even throughout difficult situations. I have learned to strive, overcome, and achieve.

Although I am only in the beginning stages of my college career, my time at this school has already begun to mold my future. I have been challenged to pursue dreams that seemed unattainable even just a few years ago. The professors in my department strive to make these first few semesters as valauble as years of experience in the career field. In my first month as a freshman, I was asked by two seniors and the department chair to attend an Associated Press College Media conference. This immediately connected me to upperclassmen and a member of faculty, as well as students and faculty at other schools. This opportunity helped me shape my ideas for my education, and was an excellent learning opportunity. Furthermore, my involvement in communications activities on campus gave me some advantages when I sought internships. However, college has not just influenced me academically: it has had an immense impact on my behavior and personality. The school I attend has a strong focus on personal and spiritual development, and I can feel it working in my life. I feel that college is more than just an institution of learning: it is an institution of lessons and value.

My college experience has opened up my eyes to a different way of learning. It has created passions in me for learning, for helping others, and for being involved. I came into college not knowing what I wanted to study or what I wanted to do with my life, and now I am a year away from graduating and I am beyond excited to get into my career field. I have learned internal values, like responsibility and hard work and self-motivation. I have learned how to work better with people, when to compromise, and how to not let perfectionism get the best of me. I am learning how to be a leader. Being at Spring Arbor has brought me closer to God and revolutionized my views about worship. My college experience has not only taught me lessons in the classroom; I have learned more about myself, what I value, and the importance of other people than I ever imagined I would.

During the time I have been in collage I have learnd many thing one Is how to give back to the community in a fun a affective way. I have also learned to be more responsible for what I do, and who I associate with. Collage has definitely opened my eyes to what the real world is like.

My experience at Panola College, thus far, has been very rewarding. I graduated high school over a decade ago, but after a divorce and years in the work force , I decided to return to school to pursue a degree in business. I am ambitious about college because I am the first in my family to attend. I have a strong desire to set an example for my children, in hopes that they may acknowledge the importance of a college education, and follow in my footsteps. I chose Panola College for a number of reasons, in which one was because it is local and convenient; therefore, I did not have to change where my children attended school. However, I was convinced after researching the college, visiting the campus, and meeting with instructors, who seem to be very helpful and considerate of the hardships some students may incur. The administration department assisted in making the enrollment and registration process seem less stressful. I look forward to the future semesters at Panola College and even more so to graduating with an Associates Degree in Business. I believe that once I achieve this goal, I will be ambitious about pursuing a bachelor's degree.

Begining college in the fall of 2006 was an escape from the life I had always known. As the years progressed, I began to realize the best way to prepare for life is to begin to live it outside what is comfortable. Suddenly, the small country girl who had never left the state of Michigan was taking on whole countries and free to begin work within the recreation field. College prepared me to be a person of confidece; someone others would want to hire and trust within a field. In Greece, I learned perseverence and team building as I spent a month studying archaeology, ancient studies, and climbing mountains. Strong leadership and communication skills, solution oriented problem solving ability, and a passion for working with children are also important skills I obtained in college. Many of these skills will become aids as I take on future roles in Child and Family Development. I have discovered that what was once important no longer matters and new adventures are out there to be discovered. I would have the same experiences again, because although experiences do not create the person, they shape who he/she will become in the end.

The college experience has given me the ability to see myself in the larger picture of the world. With fellow students and professors collaborating to make the world more interesting and meaningful, I have learned to trust and maintain a positive insight into the world around me. Education is the foundation of knowledge and without continuous learning, one can make no progress to society. Through my college experience I have learned the value of value, that is, the value of the learning process. Making mistakes and failing at tasks has given me the opportunity to be confident in my field and class. Thanks you

I have gotten a new perspective on life through my college experience so far. It has given me a small taste of what life has to offer and has shaped me religiously and morally. God has done a lot to grab ahold of my life and change me for the better. It has also shaped my responsibility. I have always thought of myself to be a responsible person but college is adding even more responsibilities on top of what I had before and is teaching me a lot.

I have gained quite a bit from my college experience already. I have made friends, learned more about my field of study and grow spiritually throughout my time at Spring Arbor University. I know that the people I've met here and the friends I've made will stay with me throughout the rest of my life. The knowledge I've gained from professors and classmates have already begun to benefit me as I prepare to have my own classroom in a few short years. My faith has been strengthened because of all the wonderful people I've met and the chapels SAU has. Choosing to come to SAU was the best choice I've ever made and definately worth every minute and every penny!