St John’s University-New York Top Questions

What I have gotten so far out of my college experience, would be a sense of what being an adult is like. Since starting college I have become very independent and realized that time management is key to staying organized in school. Properly distributing your time with all the activites and work that is demanded from school allows me to keep everything organized so I wont be overwhelmed with work.

Throughout my year of college I have gotten a lot out of it. For instance, college has taught me how to become independent and take responsibility for my own mistakes. It has also taught me the benefits of hard work in order to receive a good grade. College is obviously different from high school because you always have a choice with everything that you do whether it is good or bad. Also, you learn how to manage your time and classes to see if you are available or if you have enough money. It is very valuable to attend because you are able to learn something new by having discussions on certain topics or just thinking “what if?” I would recommend college to anybody because there are always professors that care to help you succeed in life. For example, most of my professors will go out of their way to stay a little longer so that you will be able to comprehend the lesson for that day. Strong dedication is all you need to get that degree.

I met new friends from different backgound that help me go through everyday problems. I learned skills that I didn't know I was missing until now.

SO FAR, IN MY FEW WEEKS AT sAINT jOHN;S uNIVERSITY, I HAVE GAINED A SENSE OF SCHOOL SPIRIT. THEY ARE CONSTANTLY HAVING EVENTS THAT ALLOW ME TO MEET NEW PEOPLE AND ENJOY COLLEGE LIFE. SOMETIMES, IT IS EASY TO FEEL LOST OR INSIGNIFICANT ON SUCH A HUGE CAMPUS BUT THAT FEELING GOES AWAY WHEN YOU HEAR A NEW FRIEDN CALLIGN YOUR NAME O5R TURN AROUND AND SEE A FAMILIAR FACE.

I actually haven't even started my first term here! But, that's how powerful my experience was. I went to this university on several occasions but the one time that stands out the most was the "Accepted Students Day". On this day, I went with my mom and brother, and I was speechless. This school received over 70,000 applicants, and chose 3,000, and I was among the 3,000 chosen ones. I was so honored. I cried because I knew at that point that this was my chance to show others that no matter what your circumstances are - realizing a dream is possible. My dream is slowly coming true. Above all, I'm making my mom proud by getting the best education I can get, starting this fall. I've learned about percevierence, inspiration, and leadership and value the opportunity of being enrolled in such an amazing school.

My college experience has opened my eyes to that fact that anything is possible. As cliche as that sounds, college really changes your perceptive on the way you handle the most difficult situations. I've learned to manage my time and even money better. Times are getting tough and going to college can mean, depending on the person, taking risks. College has been valuable because it taught me patience. Patience is the key to becoming successful.

What I have received from attending St. John's is a more defined inner focus on what I want to do in my life. More specifically, the direction that I want my career to go in and the types of people that I want to influence with my career goals. Lastly, St. John's has given me the confidence to pursue the types of goals that I feel that I will do my best for others, as well.

I visualize the personal satisfaction of seeing my name in the by-line of a story thousands all over the region are reading; I can only imagine touching peoples souls, the way journalist already have. What I have gotten out of my college experience is being involved with such diverse individuals. Also, I've learned the true meaning of responsibility and have become more grateful for everything my mother has done for me. Attending college has become the most valuable part of my life and that is because I have learned so much more than the simple things out of books but life lessons that I'm not sure I would have learned back at home. I went to college to learn but I believe it also strengthened my character along the way.

I have gotten the opportunity to get to know lots of people of different ethical backgrounds and from different parts of teh world. These people have shared many of their customs and values with me and this had given me the opportunity to see how people from different parts of the world live without having to get on a plane. My college experience has taught me many skills that will take me a long way in life. I have had the chance to experience a city-type environment. Attending St. John's has given me the opportunity to attend many of the Broadway shows that I use to dream of attending. It has given me the opportunity to explore New York City from Times Square to the Statue of Liberty, but most importantly, being a student here has instilled values of care and compassion towards the community by introducing many community service activities for me to partake in.

My college experience has been invaluable for many reasons. Initially, attending university gave me a sense of identity. It helped shape my political views, allowed me to explore my sexual sensibility, and helped me to develop my own views about life and the world ( a philosphy on life). As time has passed and I've been faced with the realities of being an adult in the "real world", college has taken on a different role in my life. Today college is salvation. It's the road out of that small town that you outgrow. It's the key to opening the door to my new career/life. It's my disciplinarian. For me, nothing comes before it or is more important to me than the process of furthering my education. I'm greatful for the opportunity and second chance to make something more of my life.