University of Connecticut Top Questions

I have experienced the best social world a college can offer as well as a great education. The University of connecticut is very concerned with students and their future goals & careers. They offer many career services and tutoring services to help everyone succeed.

I never was a big high school fan so I worked hard and managed to graduate a year earlier than I was supposed to. Even though it was an excellent opportunity, that left me at 17 years old whenever it came time for me to be a Freshman in college. I’ve always dreamt big-going off to Chicago for school more specifically- but I let my family talk me into attending junior college prior to rushing off on my own. In all honesty, it’s ended up being the best decision I’ve ever made. Not only has attending a junior college helped with the transition between high school and a big scary senior college, it’s also given me a glimpse of exactly what furthering my education is going to be like. I’ve learned that high school and college are not at all the same, and that college is actually a lot more fun (for me anyway), than what high school ever was. I’ve learnt more both educational and common sense wise in the last two years at Northeast than all the rest of my life combined.

Reciving my bachelor's degree has placed me in a great path. I majored in psychology and i am continuing my studies in the field of School Counseling. I made friends who are still part of my life. I gained the knowledge of knowing: how long I can stay awake, how to handle the stress of working part time and going to school full-time, a new world of cultures and opinions that have opened my own way of thinking, and preparing me for the reality of the real world. I moved here nine years ago and i didnt speak englisht at all, it's a great accomplishment how far i have gotten. The greatest benefit was the completion of a long term plan/goal. Also, realizing because of college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I want to.

Already having completed my first semester at the University of Connecticut, I have learned so much about myself and my goals for the future. It is a tremendous change living apart from home and with a completely random roommate, but both have worked out wonderfully. It is so nice to learn that I can have a great experience on campus, make the Dean's list for the School of Agriculture, and have a great social environment all on my own. The most momentous occurence that I have had on campus was joining a co-ed fraternity, Alpha Beta Epsilon. Through this fraternity I am joined with other biology focused majors, and learning from other brothers and being involved with such a close-knit group of people has really enhaced my college experience to date. It has been so valuable to attend the Univeristy of Connecticut because not only does the univeristy offer excellent academics, they also offer an atmosphere that cannot be matched by any other university, in my opinion. UConn is an excellent school for academics, athletics, and other activites and I could not picture myself at any other university.

Throughout my first two quarters , my colllege experince certainly made me more mature and realize how our society process. I am definite that if I did not attend college right after high school, I would have never knew what I really wanted to accomplish in my life.

Aside from the obvious answer of an education, UConn has given me a lot. Living on campus has made me more self-sufficient. For the first time in my life, I am solely responsible for things like going shopping and doing routine chores. Not only has this better prepared me for living independent of my parents, but it has made me appreciate them so much more. Living on campus has made me healthier. The size of UConn prompted me to purchase a bike, which I have since started using as both a recreational hobby and my primary means of exercise. Additionally, the vast selection of the dining halls have given me ample opportunity to try newer and healthier foods that I had not had available to me before. Living on campus has given me more friends, of a better quality. I've always had trouble socializing, but the non-judgmental atmosphere my university provides has allowed me to learn to be more social, while not compromising who I am. And living on campus has stimulated me intellectually. UConn offers many opportunites to stimulate interests in an academic topic, such as the math club, which I have taken full advantage of.

During my first three semesters at UConn, I have learned a lot about myself. I have come to realize that I am my own person and only I can make my own future and provide myself with opportunities for greatness. It has made me see that nothing will just fall into your lap. College has shown me that what I put in, will be what I get out of it. It has been so valuable to attend this school because I’ve learned so much more about myself in two years at UConn, than I have throughout my whole life. I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything else.

My college experience has made me a stronger person. I was not sure what I wanted to do in life, I started out working and was not planning on going to school. But as I got older I decided that I wanted to better myself, not only for me but also for my family. I have always enjoyed working in the medical field, so I decided that I wanted to become a nurse. When I started classes I was very nervous I had not been in school for about seven years. However, when I walked into that classroom I had a feeling of pride. I was actually doing something good with my life. I have really enjoyed my classes and have learned new things that I can use in my career. I know that it has been very valuable for me to attend college. Not only am I working toward my goal of becoming a nurse. But my self confidence has grew. I am working toward something I can be proud of. And now I know that I can do anything that I put my mind to.

confidence, hope, education, character, HAPPINESS

College experience can be both strssful and precious experience for people who decided to attend. College helps me to learn how to manage my time efficiently. Often, I find myself either to be extremely busy or extremely idle. Most of my class works are somehow coincedently bunched together. At this situation, it forces me to set up a strict schedule for each class in order to finish promptly. It is not practical to wait until last minute and attempt to finish it. The only thing, yet the most important thing I can sugget is that to use the time wisely at college. Be sure to finish class works before anything else. Of course, once awhile, relaxtion is also important; go to gym or hang out with friends in order to refresh mind. Lastly, do not wait until the "final exam week" to review for final. YOU WILL BE TORTURED. Start review couple weaks ahead for the final. This is not what I did this year; and I totally regret on it. There are way too much materials to review within a weel. It is a DISASTER.