Western Michigan University Top Questions

Knowing what I know now about college would inspire me to tell myself that it's going to be hard, it's going to be challenging, but it's worth it. The long nights of studying, the missed trips home for the holidays, the stress that turns into tears of exhaustion all have enormous payoff. The education and life experiences gained are invaluable. Be patient, be posititve, know that when you get handed that diploma - you will feel so proud and so prepared to embark upon the life you've dreamed of - and nothing can take that away from you. This experience teaches you so much about who you are as a person; your strength, your determination, your abilities to work under pressure. No other concentrated educational atmosphere can teach you what you learn at school - both about who you are academically and who you are personally. You will make life-long friends, you will lose friends, and you will learn so much along the way. You may have regrets, but they make you who you are. College is a wonderfully challenging trial of everything you thought you knew - prove yourself. Conquer the world.

Western Michigan University is nothing special. It does nothing on its own for its students. Western may be on U.S. News & World Report's Top 100 list, but who are they to decide what a good college is, as I am sure they have not personally attended every single college they list. Western has some phenomenal programs, that is for sure. However, that does not mean that other colleges do not have phenomenal programs. Every university has its high and low points. So what makes Western Michigan University so special? Absolutely nothing about the college itself is fantastic. However, the students that attend Western are the ones who make the college what it is. Think about it, a plane is nothing special until it flies; a cardboard box is nothing special until a child plays with it and makes it a castle. Likewise, it is not the college that matters really, but rather how you make the best of it. Western has its negatives that no one can control, but if I never attended Western, I never would have realized that I have the power to make it the best four years of my life.

My college experience has been extremely rewarding in the sense that not only is my career on a much more direct path, but my academic integrity is as ever on the rise, and my social life is as healthily maintained as one can get at any university. I understand now that ultimatly I am the only one who can decide what I'm going to do with my life, and how i will modify the human condition with the information and the foundations of responsibility I have aqcuired here. I also acknowledge that I am standing upon the shoulders of my peers, teachers, and parents; they will gladly assist me to achieve any goals that I desire, just the same as I hold them up to the same standard I practice. As long as I study here, and even much longer afterwards, I have made myself a promise to be everything I need to be. This promise I can achieve at my university, I am certain.

As most would expect I have gained more knowledge and friendships out of my college experience . Something mentioned less often is freedom. I have the freedom to be myself, to make my own decisions, to live on my own, to join organizations and groups that are of a particular interest to me and to mold my life however I want it to be. The freedom colleges provide, allow you to make the rest of your life and a price cant be stuck to it, it is invaluable.

My college experience has been benificial to me and my family on all fronts. I've gained a tremedous amount on knowledge in subjects that I love as well learned how to appreciate and learn the subjects that I use to not like. Outside of academics I found myself in an endless rate of expansion. My friends ranged from all races, grade levels, socioeconomic backgrounds, and everything in between. This academic and social skills that I have obtained by risk taking and making my own paths in this part of my life have really paid off, and people say it's obvious to tell when I come home to visit. The person I have become is ready for anything life throws at me now, positive or negative.

Dear Campusdiscovery.com I have nourished my desire to learn. I will be a major player in the scientific field based on my God given ability to excel in everything I try; from sculpting and iambic verse to graphic design and scientific research in the field of molecular biology. Please consider my application as a serious attempt to recieve funding which will further my education. Thank You for the opportunity. Best Regards, Jordan Zientek

I have only been at Western for less than a year, but it has made me appreciate being able to get an education. It made me appreciate being able to attend a smaller community college first, and getting used to the "college life" before coming to bigger university like Western. It is definitely different, but each school has it's own benefits. Since Western has such a well known and prestigious education program, I believe by the time I get my degree here, I will get a lot out of my time at Western.

Every day I learn something new at WMU. Aside from the facts and book knowledge I am absorbing, I am learning a lot about life. I am learning how to be self-motivated, so I can study, learn, and practice trumpet a lot! As a music education major, I am absorbing a lot of ideas about what makes a great teacher. It takes great motivation, a lot of passion, hard work, and patience. I am making a lot of personal relationships, which is important in the working world. There is nothing in life more important than successful personal relationships, and nothing more satisfying than working with others to accomplish great things. I am also learning about money management. I have a job on campus, and I have to realize how much I can spend and how much I need to save in order for my money to last and so I don't live from paycheck to paycheck. I have also learned through auto trouble that it is important to have a rainy day fund just in case! I think that these skills alone have made my experience here so far very valuable to me. Go Broncos!

As a commuter student, I have probably gotten a different college experience than most. I did not experience living on campus or the activites and events most college students attend during semesters. I did however experience great professors and classes. I have also met many new people from many different areas of Michigan, the United States and in some cases other countries. Having the experience of people from many different backgrounds was a great learning experience in addition to my educational learning.

I am a first generation college student and in my past four years, I have learned the value of a good education. I have also learned that there are a lot of other people out there like me with a single parent with a low income. Attending Western has been valuable to me because it gave me the opportunity to achieve my dreams and the chance to change the outcomes of my life. I have met my fiance here as well as some of my closest friends. I made great relationships with many of my professors and I look foreward to attending graduate school here as well.