Wayne State College Top Questions

I'm majoring in elementary education and right now i'm enrolled in a children's literature class. I'm learning what kinds of books are appropriate for which age groups and when to use them. I've also learned that it is important to spark my future students imagination. I love looking back on my childhood and remembering games I used to play and books I would read. I am the oldest of three and I would always teach my brother and sister new games and read them books. I remember making them sit down at the kitchen table and fill out so called "assignments" that I would make. Ever since I've been young i've had a passion for teaching and I can't wait to become a teacher myself. My children's literature class is the first class i've taken that goes toward my major and it's my absolute favorite class. I can't wait to touch the lives of my future students.

I have made wonderful new friends and met new people during my college experience. I have also gained more knowledge on life and matured. Wayne State has made my college experience an enjoyable one. I love the small calss sizes and the atention i get from my teachers.

I have attended the Delta Montrose Technical College for the last 2 years. During that time, I was enrolled in and graduated from the Computer Aided AutoCad Drafting course. I took this class for several reasons. I wanted to figure out if engineering was the career for me and, if that was the case, get a head start on the learning process before going off to a 4 year university. I have been accepted to the Colorado School Of Mines engineering program as a result of my academic coursework, performance, and grades.

I have enjoyed my experience greatly so far. I am able to get involved on and off campus. The teachers care about you both in the classroom and out. The small town atmosphere is awesome and I love being known as a person not just another number both on campus and in the community. The education I have received so far i'm finding to be very benificial. I enjoy my small class size and the information i'm getting and how the teachers are presenting it. I would recomend this college to any high school student in the area and if Wayne State isn't right for them then I would at least encourage a college education.

I have gotten a lot from college. One thing is I have found out is I now know for sure I want to teach elementary. I have been in the classroom and learned several things to do and not to do as a teacher. I have made wonderful connections with my teachers, the community, and new friends. I have become more involved in different activities and service projects. My faith has grown stronger because of the programs on campus. As a result of all of these things, I have become a better person to myself and all who I have or will encounter in my life. I would not change one thing about my year at college. Even if the experience was bad, I have learned something from it.

I would tell myself that i was making the right choice, the atmosphere at the college is great. Your going to enjoy the college its going to feel like your home away from home. Wheny you first get there make sure to check your web cat right away.

I would work a lot harder then I did in high school. When I came to Wayne I worked really hard and kept all my grades up, but when I was in high shool I didn't care if I did go or not. I just wanted to have a fun senior year and not worry about school. If I could go back I would have applied for more scholarships when I had the chance. That is why I am doing it early this year so I can get more then I did last year.

After finishing high school in 2002, I started attending a community college in the local area. After one semester as a music major, I decided that it wasn't for me, and took a few years off to work full-time. In 2004, I got engaged, and my fiance was attending a college in another state. I moved out there to be closer to him, and found out there was a local college that had very low tuition costs. I decided to start attending again, with an accounting major, and found that I enjoyed it. During the time I was working, I learned many skills about life in general, such as money management, time management, responsibility, etc. Those skills are very useful now, and I believe that I did benefit from them, but I feel like I may have made a better decision by sticking with college right out of high school. So, if I could back and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would probably tell myself to stick with college, even if it doesn't seem like the right choice at the time.

Dear me, Here you are, in your senior year, wishing it was all over and believing you're ready to step into the world, into college. Granted, you're an "all-knowing senior", but I might be able tell you a few things you don't about college. College is one giant social network, but unless you take some chances and leave your comfort zone, instead of sitting in your dorm room playing 87 games of solitaire a day, you will never be a part of it. And while we are working on social skills, it wouldnt hurt to have a few conversations with your professors, especially when they are educators in your major. Having a name to go with a face will help you in ways you aren't aware of. Maybe the biggest transition is going from "parental trap" to "freedom riders". However, this freedom is followed around by a hidden shadow of responsibility, because now your mom isn't there to do your laundry, put gas in your car, and wake you up for your 8a.m. class. And likewise, your professors aren't going to hound you for homework. Don't let history repeat! Love, Myself

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a High School Senior, I would tell myself not to mess around and get done what I need to get done so I can pass all the classes and graduate. I would also tell myself that it's okay to move forward with your life and go to another state for College, in fact, it could work out for the best. I would also tell myself that you did great these four years of High School and college will be a time for fun and exciting changes in your life. It's fun to get out there and meet new people and make new friends. Your High School friends are friends from the present...Your College friends are your friends for life! The last thing I would tell my self is to fill out scholarships and grants ahead of time so you don't have a billion loans to pay back. That's what I would tell myself if I could go back.