I believe my college experience will be both exciting and life-changing. Choosing to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) is equally as important as going to college. I believe all Americans can gain a sense of heritage, and culture at an HBCU. African Americans have made many significant contributions to the American lifestyle that is known today. HBCU’s high light these contributions by cultivating a diverse learning milieu.…
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Unfortunately, she had a hard time deciding which colleges to apply for. “It wasn’t so much where I wanted to go, but discovering which colleges really fit me and my preferences,” she said. When finally choosing her college, a lot of people asked why she chose Washington State University rather than University of Washington. UW was much closer to home and both colleges provided good nursing programs. Her response to these remarks were, “When you are young, you want to be more independent and away from home, so I decided to apply to WSU instead of UW.” Gigi never did regret choosing WSU over UW, “My college life got me to where I am today, so I’m thankful.” she…
Do not choose a college or university because it is popular, because your friends or relatives went there or because you are a fan of their football team. There are other important factors you need to take into consideration such as your funding, the kind of career you want or the area where schools are located.…
The third and final reason why i'm attending Spoon River College is because I don't have travel out of town to get to school. I like the idea where I can stay in my hometown and still go to college, and not have to worry about having enough gas to get back and forth to school. It easier for me to go get a ride to…
What was most important to me about the franklin college was that it is in my home town and I feel like I have a better connection with it since I live about less than 100 feet from it. The things I have learned about the history of the college is that the prosecutor that prosecuted president’s Abraham Lincolns assassin went to the franklin college. I know now that many great minds and people went to a small town to a great college that has served many purposes threw out its…
The reason I chose to attend a historically black college/university is simply because of the reputation historically black colleges and universities hold of being one big family. At other state or non HBCU schools you may find that students feel like they are just a number. I know people who generally love their non HBCU schools because of the various job opportunities, networking, etc. that they are exposed to while being there; but they complain about not having relationships with their professors and not feeling apart of the school as a person. At an HBCU you walk in knowing that you are moving into a home away from home. You know those kinds of neighborhoods you see on TV where the neighbors randomly bring you cakes and pies on move in day? That’s how I felt my freshman year moving to Johnson C. Smith University. I graduated high school searching for a sense of belonging and I knew I could get that at an HBCU. The personal concern we have for one another to succeed is a beautiful thing that you may not find any other place but at a historically black college. At HBCUs students seem to receive more support. I get help not only from my colleagues but also from my advisors, mentors, and professors. That’s all I really wanted. I had and still have the will to succeed and do what it takes to graduate and be successful but I needed that push. I needed to attend a school where people cared if I was there and cared when I wasn’t. I didn’t want to waste four years of my life feeling stressed, overwhelmed and alone. With me it wasn’t so much about the big parties and homecoming events the school could offer but simply whether or not I’d have people around me who were just as economically challenged, just as negatively judged by society, but also just as driven to succeed as I was; people who were willing to help me along the…
Growing up Iranian American, I was greatly impacted by the opinions of my peers early on. Classmates would criticize my lunch or convey evident shock at the fact that I was Muslim, so I grew up feeling patronized for much of my early life. Eventually, I began surrounding myself with others who were also in my shoes, facing the discrimination that came along with being different. Over the years growing up surrounded in a fusion of cultures has made me appreciate the diversity that makes each culture so unique. Growing up traveling the world, learning multiple languages and being encouraged to accept all that cultures have to offer is something that is very beneficial in today’s global society and something that I will bring to SMU’s diverse campus. Should I be fortunate enough to attend SMU I will bring my open mind and worldly perspective to the learning environment and clubs on campus. Within the classroom I’d apply my background in my desire to study conflict within the Middle East and ways to resolve that.…
I’m thankful that I enrolled at TNCC. Honestly, TNCC wasn’t my first choice and I had reasons why I didn’t want to go. My first reason why I didn’t want to go to TNCC because I knew it would take me two buses…
A degree in Nursing could help me follow the path that I have wanted to obtain, for myself and for my family. As a first generation, there are high expectations for me to achieve and continue my studies to provide my sisters with a role model. Picking a college to attend was a pretty big deal to my parents than it was for me, for instance, they wanted me to attend a school that would provide me with a lot of financial aid, a school where it is small enough that I do not blend in, and a school that is known for their Nursing program. With that it lead me to this university, knowing that a small institute would provide me with a better outlook rather than a larger university. My experience so far has been a roller coaster, mostly downs. It was a big transition, going from high school where everything is given to you and you follow the material, to a setting where you have to set yourself and prioritize on what is important and disciplining yourself. The material is quite different as well, in high school, we went over the general and basics of a material while in college we review the basics but go even further into the…
This school could help me fulfill my goals because it would really help me to achieve my dreams. I believe that it would help me to fulfill my desires to become a Nurse Practitioner. This college could help me to built skills, independence, responsibilities, communication and other such lifestyles to become a nurse practitioner. I believe that this college would be interested to have me as their dedicated student. I would not bring failure to this school because I'm very serious with my education so that way I would be ring honors to my future classmates, family and…
One, even though I do have my masters degree, unfortunately along with that degree I did not have my teaching certificate. In order for me to be able to teach in State of Iowa, I needed to complete the certification. This will undoubtedly open the doors for more opportunities and able to broaden my horizons.…
Nursing to me is not just a career choice; it’s a way of life, and one that I’ve wanted to pursue since I was a child. I’ve witnessed firsthand the miracles that nurses can work and I know that every nurse is somebody’s hero. Likewise, the most inspirational people in my life have been nurses and I strive each and every day in my classes to absorb as much information as I can, in hopes that one day, somebody will say the same thing about me. I believe that one of the most vital choices you can make in your life is that of which school you decide to attend. My ultimate career goal is to become a Lead Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and I know USF would provide me with the kind of premium education that would ensure my success.…
Nursing college, is for me, the way to reach the American dream. Since I started the college, the only thing that I had very clear in my mind was my general expectation, become in a nurse. Therefore, I had not a detailed idea about the specific issues, that is why, is so difficult for me to make a comparison between before and after I start college. I only was very sure, that I wanted to study nursing career.…