The University of Montana Top Questions

Attending the University of Montana has given me a clear sense of how my values can be applied to my career goals. I feel great satisfaction from attending classes that heighten my awareness of how I can contribute to my community. I feel a sense of pride at my success and know that my daughters will benefit from growing up in an environment where education is valued and respected. The further that I ascend in my goal toward graduation, the closer I become to having the skills required to successfully contribute to my field. The liberal education that is emphasized at the University of Montana helps to round out my experience and offers me the knowledge required to be successful in my career choice and in living a fulfilling life. I have great respect for many of my professors and I consider their impact to be one that will enhance mine and my families experiences throughout our lives. Though I have struggled on occasion, my school career has been one that I value and am eager to put it to use.

I've been out of high school for two years, graduating in 2009, and I can say that my experiences have taught me many lessons that I hope to take on to Dartmouth College. Since high school graduation, ice hockey has given me a lot. I'm committed to play at Dartmouth College, but since its Ivy League, am unable to recieve athletic scholarhips. During high school, I focused lots on sports and my academics. What I didn't do in high school was help my community. Since 2009, I've been playing junior hockey in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and have thus learned what it's really like to help the city. Whether if it's a visit to the St. Lukes Hospital or to a local elementary school, I'm alway excited to help out. Children in Cedar Rapids really look up to players on my team, and we have to be real role models to them. This has taught me certain humility and to care about others as well. I hope to take these experiences I've gained in Cedar Rapids to college and thereafter.

College has been inspirational & revolutionary for me. Based on the fact I am the first to go to college in my family and receive my AA degree and go on to continue in college to obtain my BA degree.I thought it was going to be impossible due to my family's situation financially.I have become a better person & most of all a better teacher for my two children whom I have always wanted them to look up to me and say "my mommy did it and she never gave up".It has been extreamly valuable for me to attend to prove to myself and family and the judicial system that people can change and just because you make some bad choices as a teenager that land in a very bad situation behind bars, doesn't have to dictate your future of success.I wanted to show people just what change looks like. It has indeed made me a better human being for education enriches the soul & that no one will ever be able to take that away from you.I have learned that they may take your freedom but they will never be able to take your education.

College is an experience every person should be able to have. Attending, it teaches you things beyond your high school knowledge. You really get into depth of what it is to grow up, to live, and to thrive as an individual. Least that is what it has taught me so far. You are able to pick the courses you want and that will benefit your major and eventually help you with the knowledge in the career path you choose. Taking specific courses is great because you learn more of what you want to become and thats how people decide who they want to be. As for me, i want to become a gerneral surgeon. Attenting college gave me that choice to take my biology classes that i needed. In high school they do not off that. I have learned more of the anatomy of a person, doses of medicine to give people, and basic needs a person well needs. It teaches you to depend on yourself and the true value of an education and of money. It test you on so many levels. Yet all are worth experiencing. College is valuable and should not be taken for granted use it.

My college experience was a convoluted journey through various interests and majors. While providing the foundation needed as a medical student, I developed fully as a contributor to society. After my 6 year undergraduate adventure, I truly have explored my interests, discovered my passions, and now possess the confidence to pursue a fulfilling career. My freshman GPA was a measly 1.98 as I staggered through majors and fumbled with my personal life. Having to support myself financially, I developed a deeper understanding of words such as responsibilities, goals, and pride. Since my freshman year, my GPA soared to a 3.9 and, recently, I was accepted into Boston School of Medicine, my proudest achievement. I was able to overcome obstacles inside and outside the classroom through hard work, tenacity, and the will to overcome. Others recognized the changes in me and supported me. These mentors have believed in me, facilitated my inner strength, and given me the confidence to pursue my passion of medicine. I hope to one day be a compassionate and nurturing physician who, like my mentors, believes in my patients, instills them with confidence, and helps them find their inner strength. Thank you for your consideration.

I'm happy to say I get to go to college. I consider myself being very blessed to have a place where I can grow as a person. Community college to me is like a freash start. In highschool i was so focused on the social part , that I lost track of my grades. When I graduated from highschool I had a chance to pursue my dream of becomming a successful broadcaster on a popluar radio station. wasting my time was not an option. So when i got accapted to EDCC I prepared myself for an experience of a life time. I knew I would have to grow up and take charge of my education. My focus was to do my best so I may earn my communication's degree. Each class I took kept me focused and busy, I appriciate higher level education enough to realize that the people here are dedicated to their work. The teachers and staff have a purpose here and that inspires me to work hard each day. I enjoy the independent learning as well as the free time. Each day i find my learning something new about the class and about myself.

I first went to college right out of high school. I did not have a clue what I wanted to do with my life, and did not take advantage of all college has to offer. Once I graduated with a liberal arts degree, and had a couple of unfulfilling jobs, I realized I needed a more exciting career. I am returning to college for my nursing degree now, and expect to not only be more satisfied with my college experience (I actually study now!) but will eventually have a job that’s challenging, in a good way—not the “it’s a challenge to show up for work every day” way. I will earn more income as well, which of course adds to life satisfaction.

As a new student at the University of Montana, I have been given the opportunity explore the privilege of a college education. Going to school in Missoula Montana continues to present numerous possibilities for my interests and my future. However, the underlying premise, and perhaps the factor of highest importance, is that the thriving campus has exposed me to more than an adult world filled with politics, religion, culture, economic struggles, responsibility, intellect, and maturity. In simple terms, I have been given the opportunity to grow as an individual and make an effort to define my place in society. While in college I have only begun to discover a slice of the surrounding world I live in and I look forward to unique future opportunities on campus.

Attending the University of Montana has helped me improve my life now and also my life in the future. Being a part of this school gives me pride with the success it has in the athletic programs to the amount of graduates that go out into the world ready to make a difference. I get something out of everyday I attend my classes, my teachers are excellent with what they teach and each day I learn something that will help me with my obstacles in my future! I will be confident with going into a classroom and successfully teaching students from kindergarten to a senior in high school. Along with the academic part of the University of Montana this school also gives many other extracurricular activities to get involved with and meet new people. While attending the University of Montana I have met friends that will stay with me for my life! The University of Montana has helped me grow as a person and as an educator!

Before attending the University of Montana, I was tremendously shy . Being confident was not in me. The thought of standing up in front of people or, even, just being the center of attention excruciatingly scary. Upon arrival at college, I was not sure if I would make it. I missed home terribly and I was not making friends. Over time, the welcoming people at this campus befriended me and helped me break out of my shell. Over the last two years, I have become a more self-assured person and have decided to major in Elementary Education. No longer is there a girl right out of high school who couldn’t stand up in front of people inside of me. Instead, there is a young woman who can confidently meet new people and have a fulfilling career. College has socially and academically made me a better person. Before, college my grades were flawless but I lacked socially. Nowadays, college has enabled me to become a well-rounded person. It is true when they say that college prepares you for your future. College is a place where you can come into yourself and that, in my opinion, is extremely valuable.

I have learned a lot of new things and met a lot of new people during my college experience. It has been valuable to attend because you can not get this experience anywhere else and it has taught me a lot about myself and what I want out of life.

College has shown me that with perserverance, determination, and integrity, I can achieve my goals. Come graduation spring 2011, I will have successfully earned Associate degrees in Speech Language Pathology, Social Sciences, and Liberal Studies. It has been valuable for me to attend college because it has furthered my desire to help people, and a career in Speech Language Pathology is how I wish to do that. College has also helped me learn responsiblity, self reliance, and independence, and has also helped me establish lasting connections and friendships. This scholarship will help me further my education to Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Speech Language Pathology, and will allow me to help children and adults in schools and hospitals thoughout my community. As a fulltime student, working part time for minimum wage, I have not only seen, but know first hand, that a college degree is imparative to a successful career in any field. Thank you for your time and consideration regarding my scholarship application.

I have attended college on and off for the past six years. When I first started in 2005, it was out of obligation of expectations of society and family pressure. I struggled with the direction of what degree I wanted to pursue, and obtaining money to pay for living expenses and tuition, which resulted in low grades and frustration. After taking an almost two year break from school, and working in various job fields, I have finally found accounting is what I am wired for and passionate about. I am no longer attending school because it is what my parents want and what you are supposed to do, but because I love learning about accounting, and my gpa of 4.0 last semester reflects that. My motivation to become a CPA keeps me focused and excited for what the future holds. Being unemployed and married presents financial challenges that I do no want to get in the way of me obtaining my undergraduate degree. My financial need is to cover the cost of books, tuition, and living expenses. I have demonstrated the ability to succeed after a two year break of college, and maintaining a 4.0 last fall.

The University of Montana has assisted me in so many ways; I have never felt more satisfied with my career path and chosen field of study. My professors were always accessible and willing to help whenever I was struggling. I entered college with a completely different major than what I began with, somehow I managed to change from Physical Therapy to English Teaching. My classes at the University of Montana helped me realize what direction my education would be the most successful. In addition to formulating a strong carreer path, this University has given me life-long friends, with peers and faculty alike. I can walk away from the University of Montana with a handful of resources, and unlimited ties with my professors and fellow students. Philanthropy holds new meaning to me as I enter the world as a Grizzly alum; I can hold my head high when looking back on my alma mater. The University of Montana has been the most valuable choice I have made in my eighteen years of education, and I would not have been satisfied with high education if I would have attended any other University.

After graduating high school I took 4 years off of school to work and, live on my own. I Saw what life is like outside of school without the opportunity’s you have with a degree. Ever sense I enrolled at my university I have learned something new every day. I am very involved with my university and have a stronger understanding of life due to the active role I play on campus. It has taught me how your own motivation can open doors that you never thought could be opened, and that your personal interaction with people is the most important part of discovering who you are. The value of attending school is not something I could put a price on because the experiences I have had (both good and bad) are worth more than any sum of money. The small decisions that I make can change the lives of the people surrounding me, and by participating in school I am learning how to change their lives for the better. In short I would say the greatest value of attending school is learning that my life has never been just about me. - Thank you.

Along with learning all of these new things and the many new perspectives gotten more than the typical education. When I graduate I will walk away with a large base of friends that have like minded interests, hobbies and career goals. Along with friends I will have a strong network of contacts that I can go to in my future years to help move my career forward and help them move there careers forward as well. It has been so valuable for me to attend college because it gives me a sense of accomplishment and power. I am the first in my family to attend college and upon my completion I feel that my family along with me will feel satisfied and accomplished. The advancement of knowledge and thinking and networking and socail activites make up who you are as a student, employee and person. Here at the University of Montana I am figuring out what makes me and that is the greatest value of all.

Education is highly valued. I feel that I wanted to attend a college where I felt I could get a great education, meet amazing people, stay active in school activities, and come out knowing I have such an amazing future ahead of me. I feel that The University of Montana sums it up. I have been able to be myself and learn so much in not only my classes, but also about people and the world. I will look back to my college days and know I did made the right choice to come back to Montana. It is a beautiful, calming, and spirited place to attend school. The professors are helpful and the uniqueness of the students makes you feel right at home. I love how conservatives can mingle with liberals and the bookworms can hang with the Griz football players. We all seem to get along great here. I wouldn't choose to go to school anywhere else. I have found life long friends, great experiences, and of course education in all aspects of life. Go Griz!

So far my college experience is very limited due to the short amount of time I have attended. However, I gained much needed experience in managing my time among the courses I have taken and the social experience was eye-opening. I have always kept to myself but while in class I was shown by a specific teacher that its always good to go in with an open mind and be ready to share your ideas and thoughts with my peers. I see things in a different perspective now and I am always questioning everything because that is the only way I am going to expand my knowledge. I think that college has been effective and I am more than ready to go head long into it once more full time.

I have gained many, close relationships from my college experience, in addition to knowledge and skills that have helped me in the workforce. Going to school with all types of people has opened my mind to new ideas and new ways of thinking. I have been able to experiment in various fields, seeing which one worked for me, before making a lifelong commitment to just one. I am thankful for all of these experiences.

Each and every day I learn something new about my craft. I am an Acting major and the hands-on experience I get in college has been the best way to learn. I am taught new ways to get better and I am encouraged by the faculty and staff to get better. I also learn things about other fields such as philosophy and psychology through the educational processes. College is the best place to learn about various things because each individual is given the freedom to learn whatever they want. In college everyone learns how to interact with others and find ways to fuction in today's society. I believe that everyone should go to college to learn not only about their desired job but also about themselves. The college experience has taught me so much about myself that I am a completely different person that the kid who graduated high school. I have discovered what I want to do with my life and I know that without going to college I never would have discovered my love and passion for Acting. College prepares everyone for the future. I feel that when I graduate I will be ready to succeed.