University of Delaware Top Questions

I chose to go to college 3,000 miles away from where I grew up. Although it has been a bit of a challenge, I know it is worth it. By experiencing a culture different than my own, I have become more well-rounded and conscientious. I have matured into a strong, independent woman and am more driven than ever to be an effective high school teacher. UD has set me up for success by giving me practical experience in my field, peer mentors to aid my transition to college, advisors to help me explore my interests, professors that demand my best work, classes that focus on real-world application, and plenty of networking opportunities. My experience here has awarded me not only preparation for my career, but also passion.

What I have gotten the most out of my college experience is a diverse, well rounded academic and nonacademic education. As I stated in the previous essay, taking advantage of the many clubs, organizations and interest groups on my college campus has helped mold the person I am today: well rounded, with various interests, and a broad background in the areas of arts, sciences and community service. Classes and textbooks are essential to a good education, but it should be supplemented with real life experiences. My extracurricular activies at my college campus are an extremely valuable component of my education. I took ballet and ballroom dance classes, studied music theory and piano, watched the school play and orchestra and band performances. These experiences helped develop an appreciation for the arts and music. Participating in community service, - volunteering in soup kitchens, fundraising and walking 5K's has instilled in me a strong sense of community, leadership and civic duty. Additionally, working in the University office of annual giving, raising money for the school helped me to develop a sense of pride in the University, and a strong desire to help others and to give back to those who have helped me.

The value of attendance is not only a desired degree but a better understanding of the people and world around me. I now know or am beginning to understand why others act the way they do and what truly makes the world go round. My mind has been broadened in my chosen field of study (economics) along with the common sense ideas of the world. Only to learn they are not common sense before their learning. The world is casted into a new light. The image that value is not a number but an accomplishment is held steadily in my mind. My approach to the world had completely altered before my own recognition that it was starting to change. The college experience is just that an experience, one that is hard to describeor express but one worth living.

My college education has been amazing so far. It has taught me not only the skills I will need to be a great teacher, but it has taught me social skills and skills I'll need to succeed in the real world. I have learned more about myself than I ever imagined I would. It has been so valuable to attend the University of Delaware because I am learning more and more every day, and I know I will be prepared for life in the real world upon graduating.

College has been an excellent experience so far. The past two years that I have been in college I've learned and matured so much more. In high school I was always very motivated and pretty mature for my age so college hasn't been too much of a shock or struggle for me; it has been another exciting opportunity instead. Besides learning about the subjects you are studying, college helps teach responsibility, time management, planning and prioritizing, and just prepares you for life as an adult. It is your responsibility as a student to come to class regularly, to be on time, to complete assignments, and to know that some things in your life are more or less important than others so you need to learn your priorities. I have enjoyed these past two years and cannot wait until I am in a nursing program and working even harder towards my goals.

From my college experience I have learned how to be myself, and not fall to the trends that college shows. A lot of people drink and party all the time, and do things that they regret late. I have had fun and experience a lot in the year I have been at the University of Delaware, but most importantly i learned how my opinion is the one that matters the most about myself. I've learned that changing me to fit in with other people isn't cool and doesn't make my family or myself happy or proud. I'm pleased with myself enough to say that I have changed while at college, but it was for the better. This has been one of the most valuable things in my life so far.

This is my first time at a university, so I can't really compare it to anything. As far as preparing me for a career in chemistry (My major is in Chemistry), I suppose I'm learning a lot of information, although the only real proof of that is the statistics that my chemistry professor provides to our whole class.

I thought I learned a lot of life lessons in my senior year of high school but I am also continuing to learn countless other lessons while in college. One of the most important relearned lessons from my college experience is to make the most out of what life has to offer and thank God for what you have in life. I realized that books and academics are good to keep up on but there is so much more to life than the textbooks that I need a balance between the two worlds of academics and real life than always doing school work. College has been valuable to attend not only because of the people I meet and the lessons I'm learning but because I am a more worldly person and aware of the problems that need to be dealt and assisted in this world. Living in the U.S. and then going on a study abroad trip to Argentina and seeing villas-- shanty towns where it was lucky to see 4 tin sheets rather than a bed sheet for a house-- you realize how lucky we are and the real opportunities we have in this world.

I have most importantly gained indepence, though I was not prepared went entering college, I feel I have a better chance of surviving in the "real world" now that I have almost completed a 4 year degree. I have gained a lot of knowledge in the health care field and hope to continue my education to further help the community in also having healthy knowledge. I am the first child in my family to attend college, and i have a great sense of accomplishment being able to graduate from such a well known university.

Since I started college I have taken many science classes such as Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. These classes have opened my eyes to the very smallest of creatures and the most intricate of functions never known to me before. Everywhere I look, I am in constant awe as I stare at the invisible world around me. Never before had I realized how perfectly humans, animals, insects, air, water, and microbes all work in harmony. Is this just a coincidence that all of life magically works together as depicted in my textbooks? Or is this the work of God? My greatest college experience has to be my new found connection with the Earth. I no longer feel like a girl randomly born in the middle of Texas whose only goal is to live out life. Now I feel as if each second given to me was somehow perfectly mapped out by unseen forces and each happiness or sadness bestowed on me is part of something much greater than my little city. It has been valuable for me to attend college because now I also feel valuable.