Westminster College-New Wilmington Top Questions

I haven't quite gotten much out of my college experience yet, seeing as it's the first semester of my freshman year, but I love how friendly and open the school is. It's hard to feel out of place and the homey feel of the place definitely helps make it less stressful being away from home.

I have learned so many things, and have done so many things I never thought I would be able to do. Being a special ed student they really didnt look in the lines of college for you. Just living with your parents the rest of your life and working in a factory that is for special ed students. I am now a Medical Assistant and trying to go to school to get my masters degree in 3d animation. I feel through art is easier to express myself.

I have gained more knowledge in the health field. I's valuable to attend because these days you need a college degree to find a decent job

I've learned so much from college. I've made new friends and also got the whole college experience.

Westminster College has given me a life full of pride. I have learned incredible amounts in 2 years. I have met people that have changed my life and made me learn from mistakes. I have joined organizations that fill me with satisifaction. As a Resident Assistant, I have strengthened my leadership, organizational, and communication skills. As a sister of Kappa Delta Sorority, I have been able to raise thousands of dollars for women and children who need it, as well as bond with hundreds of girls. As a dancer, I have met and performed in front of thousands of people. As a writer for the campus newspaper, I have been able to enhance my creative voice and reach out to my fellow students. As an English major, I have found myself in novels and essays. I am able to greet everyone on campus with a name, not just a "hello." Westminster has fortified the girl I never knew I could be, into the woman with a bright future, a humorous outlook on life, and a big heart.

I've learned to grow up and really take care of myself. Independence is a great thing to attain, and having that makes me feel like I have the keys to my own success now.

Attending a community college has allowed me to open my eyes and see that the world has more to offer. Since my first class in college, I knew that if I set my mind to it and study hard I can become an aerospace engineer.

When I chit chat with other teachers about their student teaching experience, no matter who I talk to or where they went to school, I always feel fortunate for having the chance to study with the Education department of Westminster College. I did not just have one advisor who I saw once a semester to do scheduling, with the Westminster College Education Department, every professor became not just an advisor, but more like a mentor. Always up to date on the current Education trends, the professors of Westminster understood each practicing teacher's strengths and weaknesses and worked to enhance the former and develop the latter. Practicing teachers were provided with many opportunities for implementing the many teaching strategies we were introduced to. Observations and feedback from the professors occurred as frequently as twice a week in my 14 week student teaching experience. Outside of the classroom, these professors were also keen on getting to know their students as they were outside the classroom. They knew and attended the sporting matches or events we participated. They promoted awareness of our activities to other members of the campus and encouraged us to incorporate all our experiences into our studies.

If I could go back and talk to myself when I was a senior in high school i would have a couple things to tell myself. First off, I would first tell myself to not get wrapped up in the notion that since it is your senior year you can start to slack off. By slacking off during your senior year, you are setting yourself up for an intensely difficult first semester at college. Secondly, I would tell myself to practice time manageent more. It sounds contrite but it will really help. People tend to procrastinate more because of the abundance of free time but this will catch up to you. Another thing I would tell myself is to keep an open mind about things. In college you will meet all types of people and all types of ideas. Do not close yourself off to any of them and keep an open mind and you will learn even more from the experience. Rooming with someone who is not exactly the same as you can be one of the best experiences you will ever have. Most of all though, just know have fun and learn as much as you can.

Prior to my transition into college life, the one thing that really stressed me out was the idea of moving on to an entirely new environment. After finishing my first semester, I've realized that there was really nothing to worry about, because all the other first year students were in the same boat. If I could go back and talk to my high school self, I would talk about how there's no real reason to stress about the transition, especially because everyone there is more than willing to help. Also, I would convince myself to enjoy high school life as much as possible, because after graduation, everything changes. I would tell myself to savor and seize every moment in high school, because you can't get those moments back. College is a whole new ball game.