Spring Arbor University Top Questions

After coming to Spring Arbor University for a year and a half, I have learned many things about myself and I have grown as a person. One thing that I learned about myself was that I have a passion to learn new things. I also realized how much I valued education and my desire to be wise. In my middle school and high school years I had no drive to learn and did not care much about education and school. I viewed both education and school as a waste of time and my effort matched my views on that matter. It was not until I came here to Spring Arbor that my views changed. Something that I have received from my college experience is better social skills. Before attending Spring Arbor University I was a shy and quiet person. I would always keep to myself and would rarely approach people. In the middle of my first year at this University I felt like I had transformed into a different person. I am more outgoing and very comfortable with my social skills, giving me more confidence in everything that I do.

From this college experience I have been able to gain wisdom. When I first arrived on campus I had the belief that I would be able to ease through every class and when that did not happen, I quickly developed poor study habits. Contrary to popular belief, all-night studying really is not helpful. Coming to a point where I truly felt helpless was not the greatest feeling in the world, but I was able to learn from others about the importance of time management. I commute five days a week and usually work over 20 hours a week, so my time management became abysmal. I could not find a balance between school, work, and spending time with those I cared most for. However, it was because I listened to others' advice, that I was able to develop better time management abilities. It has been valuable to attend college because of the relationships I have been able to build. By building these relationships, I truly believe that I myself will be able to grow as a person. It has been really exciting to know that these relationships truly will last a life time!

The only time I attended college was at my local community college for Running Start. There, I was surrounded by all ages who wanted to learn as much as I did. I was able to learn and understand from my more mature classmates. Though classes were longer than typical high school classes, I liked how it wasn't five days a week. I was treated as an adult and was assisted when needed from my classmates and faculty. I was learning a lot more due to my surroundings of serious learners. At high school, everyone slacked and was treated like children. Our curriculum at the college was challenging but gives you the breath of success. I was nervous that I would fail due to the fast transition from high school to college, but I realized that it was the best choice I've made. I did wonderfully in all my challenging classes despite all the stress and pressure. I proved to myself that I can overcome these obstacles. That college, is what is needed for my next step.

I have found my true identity, and I love it!

My college experience so far has been incredible. It is a big jump from high school. To me college is a valuable thing since it is the way to a better future. Also, I set an example for my younger brother who at first did not want to go to attend any college. To him he sees that it is possible for anyone to get ahead and attend college.

Its been said that knowledge is power. I believe that statement the full extent. In order to be successful in life you have to have knowledge. For every day I go to class I’m learning something that can further me as a person or further my understanding of the world around me. Knowledge is what I have gained out of my college experience thus far and has been the best thing I have done for myself. My schooling has given and will give me the foundational information I need to know for the career path I will choose when I graduate. That is why it is and has been exceptionally valuable to attend Spring Arbor University.

I have gotten alot out my college experience by helping patients in a time of need. Also it help me get closer to my career/ goals and field. It's very valuable to attend college because not only will you be certified or recieve some type of degree; you will have the correct knowledge and outlook on your dession. Along with that you will always succeed in that work industry.

Out of my college experience thus far, the ultimate thing that I have gotten out of it is a second chance to succeed. In high school I was a rather average student. I earned pretty good grades, but they could've been better. I could've played softball, but I didn't get involved in many activities. I regret not doing more as a student, but the one thing that bothers me the most is that I could've been an honor roll student walking across the stage, wearing a colorful robe on Graduation Day, instead of sitting in the audience with the other ghosts who had on white caps and gowns. After graduation, I promised myself that I would do my best in college, and since then, I've kept that promise. Friends, family, and advisors can testify to this claim. The high value that I hold on my college education is also evident in my GPA and my current quest to seek new clubs and organizations to join. For the first time in my life, I have recognized my potential, and that knowledge is power. This fact fuels the enormous value that I hold on my college education.

My freshmen year of college I learned an incredible amount about everything I could of ever imagined. Not only did I learn more about God and how to have a stronger relationship with Him I also learned more about life. My view of life and how to communicate with people changed and as a result it helped me to better my relationships with people on the campus. Not knowing a whole lot about what my strengths and weaknesses were, the faculty and my friends helped me to get a glimpse of these things. This then narrowed down what I should do for a career and how I could be used in different ways not only at school but in my home town. My college experience has opened my eyes in so many more ways than I could have ever imagined and made me a better, more confident person in order to fulfill the purpose that God has planned for me.

When I was little, I told myself, I would never go to college. I wasn’t good at schooling, unless I worked hard. My dream was to be a stay at home mom. When I got to high school my senior year, my mind changed. God was telling me to go to college, Spring Arbor University. My four siblings before me went to Spring Arbor and my twin brother and I attend there now. One thing I have gotten out of college is that I need to follow the path that God has for me! I choose Spring Arbor because it’s a Christian college. The professors want to see students succeed! I think back to when I was little and me saying I will never go to college, but now that I’m at college going to be a kindergarten teacher, I know I am in the right path that God wants me to be. It’s important for me to attend college because God wants me to change children’s lives in the community that I will teach in. I will show children the love of God through me!