University of Saint Joseph Top Questions

As I entered my first year of college, I wondered why I should even go. My mother, father and aunts had all succeeded at life in their own ways, so why should I waste the money? The answer was: because I wanted to be a nurse. As I went to class day in and day out, complaining at times over the course work and laughing with my fellow nursing students, I slowly began to forget why I had questioned my choice. Friendship, knowledge, independence, and a sought-after career would all have been unattainable had I not completed my degree. As I walked across the stage on the day of my graduation, I felt a sense of accomplishment. I was a nurse. Even now, I think back to my college days as I care for my patients and thank my professors for teaching me all about time management and patience. Although college is not always easy, there are not parties around the clock, and one must work in order to get a good grade, the friends and knowledge I have gained prepared me for the world and gave me the confidence to be myself.

So far I have learned a lot out of my college experience. We are just starting to get really in depth to Adobe Photoshop and Indesign. I have really started to learn that you can turn a project into something fun and unique. I think it has been very valuable so far because its relating to the field of work that I want to participate in the near future. Plus I love learning new things especially when it comes to computers. Graphic Design is my passion and im glad im getting an Associates degree in Visual Communications.

Freshman year is always a challenge especially when you notice how much free time you have and how you don?t get HOMEWORK but then f you don?t keep up on your reading you began to fail on tests and quizzes. Saint Josephs has taught me to not be afraid to ask questions in class because as stupid as it may sound there might be someone else that had the same question. This is also a benefit to going to an all girl school because you tend to feel more comfortable and rather than waking up in the morning and spending an hour to do your hair, etc you just have to grab clothes put them on and go to class. Saint Joseph wants its students to be successful, I?ve never felt rejected when I needed help. They always want to help you and lots of times teachers will give you extra credit if you go to tutoring. Unlike other schools, Saint Joseph changes according to what their students believe would be best, they really enjoy hearing from us. Saint Josephs is the school for any girl who needs the extra push to get out of her shell.

For me, college has truly been a learning experience. I have not only learned the basics of english composition and music appreciation, but also the basics of myself and what I want out of life. In college I have been a leader, a role model, and a friend. I've also been a teacher, a student, and most importantly: an adult. Having to be on my own and figure things out for myself has proven to me that I can succeed and, no matter what. I will.

From the start of my college experience, I've learned how to live on my own, take on a leadership role in my community, and how to reach the goals I've set for myself. Saint Joseph College is an incredible school where you learn about female empowerment and self empowerment. I've learned how to manage my time, make new friends, work with people I never would have thought I would have, and make myself a competitor in the world of job hunting. The woman I have become because of Saint Joseph College will help me accomplish the goals I've set for myself; I am aquiring the education needed for the job I want, and the skills to make me valuble. Learning how to be a woman who works to get what she wants is invaluble. Self-motivation, perserverence, honesty, intellegence, and personality are traits that anyone needs in the working world to get themselves ahead and make a difference. No other school could have taught me to believe in myself the way Saint Joseph's has: the Entire school is a community and we're all there to help each other out and make each other stronger.

In highs school i slacked off a lot coming to college was one of the best choices that i made in my life. Going to school and getting an education will help me in the future to be more successful. Coming to school is always a great experience even if kids do not like school very much. You meet amazing people at school and learn some life lessons with out even noticing. You make some long time friends here and getting a great eduation from teachers that actually know what they are doing and know how to teach it to you in order for you to understand the material. The teachers will always be there for you also, they are always there to lend a helping hand when you are having trouble with an assignment and work on it with you until you understand the assignment.I regret taking two years off after highschool but i am glad that i came back to school to make something of my life.

For the last six months, my college experience has been very uncomfortable. This doesn?t mean it was not fun or even educational but that it was an experience I guess I was not ready for. Now that I?m in my second semester, i've learned a lot of do?s and don'ts. If I learned anything from my little college experience it is, I should use my time wisely. I have learned, the sooner I get work done the better. I have learned that taking care of an 18 month child while comminuting to a four year college is very hard but it is doable. With the mistakes that I have made and many more to come, I have learned to take them, learn from them, and keep moving. There is no need for a person to stop their education just because there are a few bumps in the road. My education is an important thing to have mainly because I have a son to take care of and I want to be a great role model for him. But also because its my life that I?m messing up if I dont succeeded with my education.

There is so much advice I would give myself if I could go back and time and talk to myself as a highschool senior. I would first of all tell myself to go into college with an open mind, be who you are and accept others for who they are. You need to be willing to meet new people, make new friends, and sociolize with others. College is really the place where you meet the friends you will never forget. On another note, you also need to make a transition to the workload recieved in college. In college you tend to recieve a heavier workload and more difficult criteria. Time management is very important, don't save assignments for last minute, and get help if you need it. If you have your mind set on certain goals you want to achieve, you need to believe in yourself and put in your best efforts in order to be successful.

To study harder, take more courses that would have counted for college credit. I would have wanted to stick with track and cross country so I would have tired out my first year of college for the teams.

Do a lot of research and just visit the campus. What you read on paper does not describe what you experience. If I had not visit Saint Joseph, I would not have attended it.