Spring Arbor University Top Questions

Although I am only in my second year of college, I have learned that by chosing to continue my education I made a decision that is benefitting my life now, and will continue to improve my life as I enter into my field of study. I have learned that it is important to be a well-rounded student, but also to study what you are interested in and have a passion for. I changed my major during my freshman year because I was unhappy with the direction I felt that I was headed in. By being able to incorporate my faith into my learning experience, I am building a foundation from which I will be able to base my life upon once I graduate. Attending college has been the best decision I have ever made; at times it seems difficult and that there is no way through some of the struggles, but I am becoming a better person through it all.

Foremost, I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Secondly, I have learned that by setting goals and by working hard, you can achieve anything you set your mind to. Spring Arbor was very encouraging and understood the roles of a working student. My experience was very positive, I met some incredible nurses, all who worked and attended college. I learned many things from my fellow students and faculty. One of those things was the importance of support during college. Some students were going through divorce, some were having kids, others had kids that were grown adults. But the most valuable information I learned from my fellow students and fellow nurses were to always support each other and to surround yourself with positive, supportive people. This advice helped me to graduate Summa Cum Laude in November, 2009 with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree. I have continued with my goals and have been accepted to start my Master's degree in Nursing- Nurse Anesthesia specialty at Michigan State University in January, 2011. Spring Arbor was a stepping stone and an encourager of these dreams to get a Master's degree and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

I have gotten alot out of my college experience it has aloud me to help others by do mission work in other countries and become a more effective communicator to a diverse group of people. It is very valuabl to attend college so that I can keep up to date in the medical profession so that I can continue to give the best care to those I come in contact with. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for your scholarship i look forward to hearing from you.

Each year, countless high school graduates apply for, prepare for, and enter in to a college campus in the fall. Their motivation for doing so is to recieve a higher education that will equip them with the tools they need to succeed in their future careers. However, although recieving a good education is the main reason I attend Spring Arbor University, it is not the reason that I love my college so much, and it is not what makes SAU the place that it is - a valuable and irreplaceable learning center for young adults. Spring Arbor is a valuable school not because of the classes it offers, but rather because of the extra-curricular activities and events that take place on the SAU campus. At Spring Arbor University, I have learned how to become a better leader, how to care for others, how to invest in the lives of my friends, and how to live a life with purpose - one centered around Christ. Even though I've learned a lot, I know I have a lot more to learn during my time remaining here at SAU, and I look forward to each day that presents new opportunities, challenges, and adventures.

It is unfathomable to consider my life without the benefit of a college education. I daresay I would not even know myself apart from it – so much passion, color, and vibrancy would be lacking from the everyday of my existence. My mind would be small, the world around me would be small, and I would be an aimless wanderer – adrift forever in the tumultuous sea of idea, thought, and action. My education serves as my tether to reality, my jumping-off point for future discovery; it is a reminder that what I would have called ‘impossible’ is not only within my reach, but it is, in fact, very possible. Drawing upon the encouragement, support and preparation I received from my professors, I found the courage to embark upon a semester abroad at Oxford University in England. I mustered the strength and focus required to compose a 50-paged honor’s thesis. Most importantly, I learned to take myself and my abilities very, very seriously. My soul contains a fearlessness that it did not know before – the unknown is now just something to be conquered. I am armed with the inimitable aplomb that can only be gained through a college education.

I have learned the meaning of hard work and that it is important to give your best in everything you do. I've learned to work well with others in my community and that even if you do not get along with everyone, everyone has value and you should treat them with love and respect. I've learned that everyone makes mistakes, but if we take our mistakes and learn from them they make us into people who are far more respectable and wise than we otherwise would have been. Even though college has definitely had its challeges I am glad I went because it has helped me to grow up and take responsibilty for my life and my actions and to realize that everything I do has a consequence, whether good or bad. I do not think I would have realized this if I had simply stayed home. I am also thankful my professors and all they have taught me, I feel like I am a much wiser person thanks to their teaching and that ,when I graduate, I will be able to do well in the working world.

During my time at SAU, I have learned to be a critical participant in the world around me. I do not have to simply go through life and listen. I can listen and analyze what I hear, based on what I know. I can do research to verify what I'm being told. In fact, I should do so. I listen with a critical mind, not listening for mistakes, but listening for the truth. I can get involved and be an active member of society. It's more than just talking about it-it's getting out and doing something. I as a Christians, am not called to simple tolerance, because tolerance breeds mere apathy, a simple ignoring of our differences. No, as follower of Christ, I am called to love, to reach out and help. To be tender. To be careing. To listen. I have learned (or am beginning to, as the lessen is something that will take eternity to grasp) what it means to truly follow Christ and to truly love God and love my fellow man.

My college experience has been a challenging journey. Not just mentally and physically have I've grown, but spiritually as well. I'm an African-American student attending a diverse college where our number is very few. It's hard to adjust to different enviroment especially coming from my hometown. However this college is very inspirational. The people here are genuine and full of love-- the love of Christ. I came in as a freshman lost not knowing what to expect in the real world. Here I am a Sophmore succeding in so much and telling my story to incoming freshman who were having similar problems as me. One importnt thing i did learn attending this school is that even though we are not the same (race, gender, economic status, etc), we all have the same equal opportunity as everybody else to succeed and go above and beyond what others can do. If only we can believe in God that he can do the impossible, everything that we expect to happen will sure to follow. For God's word says "I can do all things through Christ which strenghteneth me", phillipians 4:13.

I am now attended at Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology and my major is Avionics. My long terms goal, upon completion of college, is to enter the United State Air Force as an officer and a pilot. I hope to continue to fly as a pilot, for a career or hobby, after I have done my years of service to the military. Over the years I learned that college helped me become anything that I dreamed to be. My experience here is all about airplane. Although this should not hinder my ability as a student, I will need help financially. I have developed my goals during the years that I have been a student a Gateway Institute of Technology high school in Saint Louis. I work hard seek knowledge and understanding, and have tried to maintain good grades and hone my mental, physical, and academic abilities as the motto I always follow ‘knowledge and skills overcome superstition and luck’ to make the transition from my country of origin, Vietnam and to serve the country of choice, the United State.

Well I have got alot of things out of my college experience one of them is that the hard I put into my work I can achieve just about anything that I put my mind to. If I didn't attend that would just make me look like I wasn't cut out to get my education.