Spring Arbor University Top Questions

One semester in college has flown by and I have already grown so much in many different ways. At my school, I feel a sense of place and belonging. The staff and students there are wonderful. I have made countless friends, some of which I have grown very close with. Academically, I have also grown. I did not expect to gain so much knowledge about several different subjects areas so quickly. This first semester of college has exposed me to many subjects areas and has made me more confident in my choice of major. It has helped me to realize that I know what I want, and am willing to work as hard as needed to get it. Another way that I have grown this semester is spiritually. Being at a Christian college, I have learned much more about God and am constantly exposed to the Bible. As a result of this, my faith has grown significantly. Overall, my college experience has greatly changed me. I am a stronger, more focused, and more spiritual person; and I am grateful for all of what I have gained.

A man named Elbert Hubbard said, “God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas, but for scars.” When I first started college, the most popular question was “what is your major?” Because of this I thought that college was all about getting my degree in education, but in reality it isn’t. College is not all about the degree you earn after working hard for four years. My first year of college allowed me to figure out who I wanted to be and taught me to be myself. I don’t need to be afraid of life or be strictly devoted to my schoolwork. I have learned that I need to take care of me and every aspect of me. I need to stay well-rounded and be a positive influence in others lives. Where did I learn this from? I learned this from the mistakes that I made and the risks that I took to step outside of my comfort zone. I don’t think that I could have done any of this without the help of Spring Arbor University. I believe that my experience at SAU will be the most valuable experience of my life.

It has changed my life completely, I have grown up so much and found out who I am, I am learning so much education wise and feel like I now know what it really means to be an adult on your own.

What i have gotten out of my college experience is what i put into. Spring Arbor is a very conservative Free Methodist schools and most students take for granted what others never had. There are constant complaints about things like food, and resources that is scarce in urban areas but students fail to see thier priviledge in these situations. So, to escape the "bubble", I spend my time in Jackson where i volunteer with Shelters to get a sense of reality and ideas to change others lives. Also, i believe its fair to note that diversity at this school is non-existent and while adminstrators claim they are working on the problem, the situation is comparable to digging holes in sand. I say this to say that students do not retent because adminstrators fail to offer them any activities that do not isolate them from the group. Also, the teachers fail to be diverse as many of my professors are ethnically unison. I say this not to bash my school but as a way to voice my unheard opinion to a few that might actually make this school live up to its full potential.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that I have found a since of relationship with my God. When I first came to my school I wasn't sure about how much things would change, I was closed off and a bit scared. But after being here I feel more home then I have ever been. God has reached to my heart and pulled me closer to him. Words cannot express how great of a feeling that is. To feel that all around you. I have been called by my Lord to come here to Spring Arbor and be transformed. It has been a valuable to attend this school because I am forever changed by this school and all that has happened here. My relationship with my Lord is so much better, I don't feel closed off from the world because of the friends I have made here. They have shown me true friendship and helped me in my worst times, without them I would be no were. I feel as though God brought me here to Spring Arbor for a reason, and though I might not know the reason, it has been vauable to attend.

During my first semester in college I have grown so much. Not only am I more secure in my faith, but I am more confident in myself. I believe that a college education is a key part of a persons life. The benefits of coming to Spring Arbor are endless. I am getting a quality CChristian education while starting my adult life and slowly becoming completly non-dependant on my parents. Coming to college as allowed me to realize that I will be able to live and thrive on my own.

What I have gotten from my college experience is an opportunity to grow and mature as a person. I have learned to become independent personally and professionally. This is valuable to me because I know that I am a person that will have a positive impact on my community. Second, I have also gone farther school wise than any other member in my family. This value it important because I am an example to younger generacion in my family so they can continue and finish their education. Finally, I have gained so much knowledge and experience from my college education. This value is important because it has given me the confidence to suceed in the career of social work.

My college experience has been a amazing rollercoaster. As a college student your are obviously bound to have some struggles along the way but this hasn't stopped me to keep on with my studies as a fashion merchandise major. Without attending college I think i probably would've just been working at a regular clothing store making minimum wage struggling as a citizen. Knowing that I'm preparing myself for my future as an independent individual is scary but pretty amazing! This is why I believe attending college is important, because it'll bring marvelous opportunities for myself in my career. My name is Chelsea Almanzar and college will put me on the rising chair of fashion merchandise throughout the globe.

College has been such a value to me because in my family many people chose not to take that step to success instead they chose to just make it by. I feel accomplished just for making it this far when so many havent. College for me is a threshold and on the other side is tons of opportunities. My education to me is what will set me apart from all the other people in this world who have chosen other paths to walk in their lives. Because of college i have matured and grown into a more intelligent and functional classmate. I have been blessed in many ways but being able to experience an environment full of people trying to reach the same goals as me has truly made my journey worth while.

College is a way for my to discover who I am and build on that. It will allow me to do things things I want to do with my life: travel, write, serve people. I have discovered more about who I am and how I function with others. I would not have learned things had I not been placed in thie environment. I am challenged to improve.

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!