University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Top Questions

College has been valuable for me to attend because I had forgotten that I had an intelligent, determined facet to my personality. I have been a wife and mother for so long, that is the role that I had fallen into and forgotten who "Katie" is. It has been extremely fulfilling to feel like I am learning new things again, and speak to people on an adult level, instead of talking in baby-talk all day long. Also, this being my second try at college, I had an uphill battle from the beginning because I started out this time around on academic probation. I cannot describe the sense of accomplishment I already have from bringing my cumulative gpa up from a 1.7 to a 3.0 in two quarters. I finally feel as if I am able to re-learn exactly who I am outside of the roles I play in life and I can't wait to see what other sides of my personality exist that I wasn't previously aware of. It's like meeting someone new for the first time.

I have gotten a sense of accomplishment knowing that in my first two months of college, I have been able to adapt to the rigorus study schedule that I was warned about when I applied to UMich and do well on my first round of projects and midterms. I was able to do this, while moving halfway across the country, making new friends, attending football games, and participating in all kinds of activities that weren't available in the small New Hampshire community that I grew up in. In addition the the valuable degree that I hope to earn, I am sure that I will remember these exeriences and maintain these friendships for my entire lifetime.

I have realized just how open the world can be to change, to alternate ways of living, and to unique perspectives on life. Homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, transexuals live intermingled and I have seen nothing but helpful attitudes toward each other. This atmosphere inspires me and hopefully signals hope for the millions of oppressed minorities around the world. If college students can accept each other and be happy, why can't the rest of the world?

So far in my college experiance i have learned that no matter if other people are coming to school or not I need to go. I have also learned that I don't need to procrastinate, I just need to spread my work out. I need to make a schedual for my time so I don't waist time. The last think I have learned is to be responsible. If I forget to do something or do it wrong because I didn't read the instructions I need to own up to my mistakes not blame it on others. I just have to take responsibility for my actions. These are a few things that I have learned while I have been at college so far.

The college is a new step in my life, before I started I was really nervious because I thought this will be hard for me and more for my english is not very well, but my first weeks, when I come to the college I feel easy and that was for me a motivation to continue to try and give the best to can to pass all my classes, also to improve my english skills. On the other side when I was in high school I din't not receive all the help to improve my writing, but in college I receive this help, also enter to college change my life in the way that I'm more motivated to be in clubs, and participate. My goals for the future are: improve my english skill, graduate of college and then transfer to a university to have my career, help my family and my community. Thank you for your time!!. sincerely, Adriana Orozco

I learned United States is very diverse and how to survive in the USA as an foreign student. Even though the town that i went to college was so small, l found different lifestyle from my hometown.

College offered me the time to be able to read, think and write. So rarely as an adult do we actually get the opportunity to learn about a variety of topics from distinguished professors.

During my time in college, I developed who I am as a person. I met people from entirely different backgrounds and upbringings to my own. It expanded my ideas of our society and the global society that we're living in. Through class, I discovered what it really meant to think critically and question authority and what I was told. I left college being a smarter, wiser, more open, and much more enlightened person than I entered; having an appreciation for our differences while also embracing our similarities.

I have not yet attended college but I am looking forward too attending in the fall of 2011. At present I am a starting senior this year.

My college experience has been, ever since freshmen year, revolving around people. I have been affected by the people I meet. University of Michigan is known to have an excellent alumni network and I strongly believe my life at Michigan has been defined by the network I have created in the school. Through all these people, I was able to learn the different perspectives each person has and it has been quite life-changing. Coming from a conservative Christian family, I was not really exposed to how drug users, gays, and even cross-dressers lived their life. What has been valuable for me is that I was able to a ride range of people and be able to interact with them. I see this as me being exposed to reality and somewhat prepares me after I graduate college. I have become more understanding and open-minded and this, of course, helps me to be able to make more friends and network. This experience is something I cherish and I believe this value would not have come to me if I had not decided to attend University of Michigan.

I went to the University of Michigan with hopes of learning more about science in preparation for a career in medicine. My first two years in college gave me lots of opportunities to do so. Not only did I learn more about science through my involvement in research but learned more about my community and society and the great need for compassionate public servants such as doctors and public health practitioners. It is a safe haven for people who want to make a difference in the lives of others as they make a difference in their own. It is a great community to be in, academically or culturally. Indeed, the University of Michigan sets its students up for success and instills in them the importance of service and creates in them a passion for their chosen field and for people.

I have been in college for less than a year. StilI I can say I have gotten many things from my short college experience. Thanks to my college experience I have the strength and capacity of working hard for achieving my short term goals. I have learned to effectively manage my time, and get everything done. I get to do my homework, and chores in time, and get chance to relax and have a healthy student live. I have also learned the importance of eating healthy, which helps a lot performance not only as student but also as a human being. I have learned the importance of taking care of myself, doing exercise and looking for ways of managing stress. The knowledge I have earned in top of all this great life lessons will stay with me forever and would help me become not only a successful person but also a healthy and happy one.

College has broken me out of my protective shell of comfort and has made me fearless to explore aspects of myself previously suppressed by the status quo. For most of my life I did things because they “felt right” or because it was what my parents wanted, but never considered what I truly wanted for myself. Living away from home forced me to become independent and consequently, to become conscious of every action and decision I made. More often than not, I found that I could find no sound reasoning as to why I believed or did things other than because that was the way I was taught. By releasing the safety lines that tethered me to a fixed path, I have discovered what real passion feels like -- I no longer blindly follow a preset destination, but rather blaze bravely into an exciting and unknown journey.

I have gained more confidence in myself, which has made me progress with my studies.

I've developed into a more mature person.

Outside of the traditional gain in academic knowledge and the completion of a degree in Spanish and mathematics, I value most the experiences I have had interacting with various types of personalities and in different types of situations. Working in groups allowed me to learn about the importance of constant and clear communication. It also gave me the practice of confronting people in a matter of fact manner, as to accomlish the task at hand in the most effective way without negative conflict. Attending office hours and asking questions in class, forced me to humble myself and turn towards others for help. Yet at the same time, it helped give me the drive to discover the answers and the reasons behind them. Working with faculty and interacting with staff other than my own professors opened my eyes to university life outside the student population. And lastly, attending a school with people of all different backgrounds (race, age, religion, etc...), allowed me to realize that people can have intelligent conversations and learn from one another when the true desire is there, without derogatory undertones.

I am in my first year of college and I am going for my medical Administrative Assistant

My college experience so far has been a quite a wild ride. There have been times for fun, times for work, and occasionally a mixture of the two if you enjoy the subject. I've made a number of friends that I didn't know before I attended college, and I'm extremely grateful to have met them. If college has taught me anything thus far, it would be this: while you do have to work hard, and I mean HARD, to succeed, you also have to make time for other activities. My first semester of college was rather miserable as I made it a point to study all the time and wound up wearing myself out too much. During my second semester, I made sure to take time to hang out with friends, read a book, or even play games on the computer in between assignments and classes. I earned a 4.0 GPA that second semester; proof that hard work and no play is not always the best strategy. My college experience is valuable to me because it has changed my outlook on working and study strategies, and I've made great friends I'll never forget.

Stepping onto the cement pavements and staring at the breath taking buildings before me, I was initially intimidated by the reputation and appearance of the campus. I've heard a lot about the University of Michigan, how many prize winners and intellectuals emerged from the pool of students. I yearned to join their ranks, to walk among successful men and women and be proud of my efforts and what I've accomplished. College has provided me with infinite possibilities and many opportunities to pursue my interests, and even to try new things! Who knew running for charity would be so fun? Who knew there was a club that feeds squirrels? I'm grateful for the opportunities presented before me, but at the same time, because of all these choices I have, sometimes I still wish I haven't taken full advantage of all the resources at my arsenal. I'll continue to do well in school, but also I'll be more willing to try my luck at other activities, perhaps tight rope walking or juggling. And who knows what my endeavors will result in.

Life-long friends, life-changing experiences, wonderful open-minded edcuation, close work with expert professors