West Chester University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

College has definitely taught me responsibility. Because college taught me how to be responsible it made me value my parents a lot more than I did before. They are no longer here to wake me up for classes or help me manage my time. College is not only helping me academically, but it is also helping me grow up. It opened my eyes to a lot of things that I was oblivious to when I was living under my parents roof. College showed me that life is not easy, but if I work hard and keep moving forward I will eventually succeed.

When I first started applying to colleges, I really was not interested in going to school for higher education. I was unmotivated; discouraged about my grades from high school, and feeling like I did not know what I wanted to do. West Chester University changed that for me. They provided me with a vast array of extracurricular activities, and even gave me the opportunity to form my own organization on campus called Invisible Children, Schools for Schools. Through the development of that program and participating in leadership conferences, I found myself immersed in cultural studies that were fascinating to me. That is what led me to Anthropology as a major. While it is an understated program at the university, the Anthropology department has an incredible staff with outstanding credentials. I could not be happier with the decision I made to attend West Chester University. The teachers and students there made me realize how much I love being a student. In fact, I love it so much, I have decided to keep going. PhD, here I come!

Since the day I stepped on to campus I knew I was in for the time of my life. I have been challenged in the music department, overcome all odds, and streatched the limits already and I'm not even half way through with my degree yet! Coming to WCU has allowed me to find my true self and even find the girl of my dreams. What more could you ask for? I will say it over and over again that WCU is possibly one of the greatest things that has ever happened to me. I love it here and hope the rest of my time here will be just as good as the first part.

Four years after receiving my Bachelors degree, I can look back and say with complete sincerity that it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I emphasize the word "experience." College is a time for an individual to explore new things, learn new ideas, and develop lifelong friendships. The piece of paper you receive at the end of your college career is nothing compared to the memories, experiences, and passion for ufelong learning that you will ultimately gain from your college experience.

College is not so much about learning information as much as it is networking and getting to experience a wide range of thoughts and opinions. It is eye-opening to discuss with other people different topics, like current events and morals. The many interesting people I have met in college have helped me shape who I am and how I think. College was a chance to find out who I was, what I really liked doing, and the kind of people I want to be around for the rest of my life. Most importantly, college has shown me who I value the most, and that is my chosen family. According to Maslow, self-actualization is what we aim for, and college has definitely helped path my way towards it.

College is the next step toward getting an higher education, I attend Everest University Online and my college experience is very unique because its online. I consider it being fun while im working towards getting a degree in something I would like to do in the future. College has been valuable because I will be able to have a high paying job so that I can put my 2 young children through school so that they will be able to become successful in life.

The one thing that I have taken from my experiences in college are you should never procrastinate or assume things will get done. You must take the initiative and get things done, or you will miss out on a lot of opportunities.

My college experience has taught me discipline and determination. It took me six years to get my bachelors degree but I did it! Having a degree in Communications taught me a lot about people and how to interact to make myself a better person. I will use what I have learned from my Bachelors degree while I further my education to become a Certified Veterinarian Technician.

College has been amazing and is flying by. College has helped me grow in many ways in my study skills, life skills, and finicial responsibility. I have been paying for my tuition out of pocket and although it has not been easy it makes me appreciate each class and my overall education that much more.

Within a years time I have learned a great deal about myself and what intentions I have for my future. West Chester has given me the opportunity to meet new people, come out of my shell, and to excel as a future educator. While commuting traditionally takes away from a lot of students' experiences, I have tried to attend events and to make the most of my college experience. I have learned to be more responsible, independent, and most importantly, I've learned a great deal about myself. I have been inspired by those around me, whether they are my peers, my future colleagues, or the professionals that are teaching me how to partake in my future profession. Moreover, West Chester has reaffirmed my belief in myself and my future career. I look forward to the rest of my college experience, as well as the future that lay ahead.1