Wichita State University Top Questions

I came to school to learn to play guitar, and learn to work with a variety of musicians. I'd doing that well

I have learned so much from my college experience. I've taken classes appropriate to my desired career and have met very helpful professors and staff that care for my well being. The college experience at Wichita State is a very close, down home experience, everyone on campus is very helpful and want the best for you as a student. I've been able to take classes towards my degree that are much more in depth than classes I've taken at other schools. I've learned so much about myself from being at Wichita State and I wouldn't change anything about it!

My college education so far has been an interesting road. You never know if you are going to change your mind until you get there. I am changing my major this next semester, and the faculty and staff here have been more than kind to me and helped me to make the best decisions for myself. The staff here are like family and they try to make you feel more than accomplished while you are making your dreams work out for you. I have learned so many things in my musical studies here at Wichita State University. My vocal performance is tenfold what it was in high school, which is saying something as a freshman. Wichita State would be a smart decision for anyone, and everyone should at least consider coming here.

My college experience has provided me with so many wonderful friends, great learning experiences, and life-long lessons that have helped me grow into a better person. It has shown me a bigger picture of the world and how I want to affect it. It has helped me decide my future and how I want to make a difference. When I set foot into college, it kick started an emotional and academic journey. I have taken huge strides on that path over the last few years that have made a large impact in my life. I feel as if I've been transformed from an indecisive girl to a focused and determined young woman. My school opened my eyes to an idea that my interest in Anatomy and Physiology, my love of volunteering and helping people, and my background in sports and athletics can combine and lead me to a career in Physical Therapy. I've learned what I want out of college and the means to achieve it. Most of all, I've learned who I am and who I want to be, and that is more valuable to me than anything else could possibly be.

College has turned out to be more than I would have ever expected. Paying thousands of dollars every year for a piece of paper seemed ridiculous, but I've realized the college experience is priceless. You can't teach yourself independence and maturity; you experience it, and college has forced these upon through both good and bad experiences. I've learned academic knowledge as well as personal skills valuable to life after college. Diversity throughout the campus reflects the real world as well as the variety of competition found in the workforce. Even though my college years are not finished, I can safely say that these four years will have made a better person, something I think you can't put a price on.

My undergraduate experience was a valuable one for many reasons. I had opportunities to gain work experience in a moderately sized city through the cooperative education office and part time jobs offered throughout the city. Additionally, I was able to have valuable classroom experience in the field of education by being involved in placements. I also made many lasting friends working in the same field while attending Wichita State. Furthermore, my undergraduate education inspired me to begin working on a graduate degree in the field of education.

I have just entered the college world and it has helped me to grow up. College is so important for many reasons, college teaches resposibility and time managment. I would love to expand my college experience at a four year university but between my parents divorce and my fathers mental disorder I do not have the money to do so. After my parents got divorced I became very independent and college has showed me that sometimes it is okay to lean on others for a hand. This short passage is very diffecult for me to write considering I have struggeled with dyslexia for my entire life. Having dyslexia how ever has been helpful to me in so many ways when it come to college. All though that may sound strang it is true, while other students go out at night I have to stay in and study because school work takes me twice as long as normal students. I want more then anything to have the full college experience, the dorms, the football games, the large classes and all the memories that come with it, but with out your help I will not be able to reach my goal.

college was able to help me boost my confidence. didnt think making a friend would be so simple. college isnt as hard as we seem, its fun and probably easier then high school, the choice of choosing your classes and hours. and all the stuff available on campus, great and friendly classmates and faculty.

I am attending San Joaquin Valley College in Bakersfield, Ca. In comparasion to other schools I visited this school I really liked. The Instructors, Deans, and other staff are really helpful. I only have been attending for 8 weeks now, and I already learned so much. The thing I like most is that all the teachings are hands-on. I am In the Medical Assisting program and hoping to pursue a carreer in Registered Nursing. Attending this school open up my eyes in to the Medical field. Its been really valuable for me because I wanted to show my family that I could make the best for myself. I was the first person in my family to graduate high school and also had a baby boy and my mother still did not see that as an accomplishment because like my sisters I had a baby early, but going to school for me is a way to prove to myself and to my son that I was going to make something of myself. Thats why going to college is valuable to me.

I already have a bachelors degree but have decided to return to attend nursing school. I have learned just how important the value of an education is. I truly enjoy Wichita State and everything that it has to offer. After having my son I have realized just how important creating a solid future for him and for myself is, and I am so blessed that Wichita State University is here and has so many degree oportunities available to advance my career and my life.