D’Youville College Top Questions

College is valuable to me because I've learned many things that i needed to know before i get into the real world as a lawyer and am happy that all the profesors are helping me to be a better lawyer in the near future.

I have gotten the opportunity to play college division three volleyball and i feel that that is a great accomplishment in my life. I have had so many goo learning experiences and have studied as hard as i possible can to achieve high grades. I have also met some of my best friends in college and they are becoming my closest friends ever. Comming from a divorced family funds are always tight but have the great learning environment and amazing friends is the best part about goingto college.

My college experience at D'Youville has reignited my academic motivation. Some of my high school years and the year at my previous college took away my desire to attend school but this year I have found it and I enjoy school again, something that doesn't seem important unless you have experienced disdain of it. My classes are interesting and I want to study not just to get a good test grade, but to learn things for my own interest. I feel I am being trained for my career, not just attending college because I'm supposed to. I enjoy getting to be in the city more often and see a lifestyle I didn't see in the suburbs. It allows me to get more involved in things going on downtown. I thought my sports career had ended as soon as I wasn't good enough for the D-1 school I attended, but transferring to a D-3 school has allowed my to continue playing soccer and baseball at a competitive level. Sports helped me make a lot of friends and they have given me a school spirit I couldn't otherwise have found.

I got A friend or two, an experience or two, a job or two, and a path to follow through. I got stress along the way, lived there day by day, and was hospitalized in the month of may. I got excessive fees, experienced rough seas, and A's, B's, and C's. I got a W or two, accepted in a club or two, and was gifted a suit or two. I got promoted at work, the Language Lab is where I lurk, and faculty parking is a great perk. I got a key to the lock, have become apart of the flock, and I must say Brevard Community College ROCKS! I got a laugh or two, a scholarship or two, a privilege or two, and goal or two. I got a wonderful diploma plaque, a black robe hanging off my rack, and a strong will to come back. I got a feeling that BCC is a wonderful community that I plan to return to to teach developmental mathematics after I obtain my bachelor's degree and beyond.

In order to truly have a worthwhile testimony, I must allow myself to experience growing pains. By growing pains I mean the uncomfortable but rewarding act of opening my mind to new emotions, new people, new experiences, new views. Even though my college experience was a mostly positive one, I learned so much during my time there. I feel that I have grown so much as a person since going to college. I am not just talking about the course I am studying but the best thing to come out of college for me was that I learned a lot about myself, college was really a journey of self discovery for me. Knowing the fact that I have to support my family back home in Ethiopia and finishing school here without any destruction was one of the valuable and the time management I have learnt from my college expericance. Although college wasn't easy for me financially and I certainly didn't have the busy social life that most students do for me going to college was one of the most positive things I have ever done in my life and I don't regret it one bit.

From my personal experiance, the learning I haved recieved is to stay focus for the end results. I learned from swicthing majors and getting caught up in day to day activity has hurt my future career by making it further away. This time I will put school first . They way to it is to make a scheadule that is studying in libraries before and after each class at least an hour for each class and have a designted time on the weekend just to go study. This way outside interfance can not get to me as easily. I will make time for my wife and child but that will be during certaint times and we have allready had a family to discuss these times with them and came to an agreement for they are my support and my schooling will help my child in the future. As well most friends that I stay involved with are in families trying to get a degree to. This will help keep the end goal in mind caouse they will have the same end goal. This is college has taught me on how to stay focus on the results.

Through this college experience I learned alot. When you have friends that attend other schools and they tell you their experiences at school, I kind of get jealous. Then I realize as the semester went by, I'm glad there isn't so much going on my campus, because it would be a distraction to my studies. My school is small,but it still feels like you don't know anyone. What helps though is that those you are in a major with will be the ones you will be with to the end. That is valuable to me, because we are able to form this bond and help eachother with work in any way we can. I attended a school prior to this one and I had all my fun there, but in the end my grades weren't that good. I began to lose focus as to why I was in school. I'm not saying one shoudn't have a social life, but make sure your school work outweighs the time you put into partying and hanging out with friends. Friends come and go, but your education marks life for you. I've never given up also.

Confidence is only one of many reasons that college has been such a valuable experience in my life. The level of self-esteem that I have acheived through the knowledge that I have successfully completed high school and that I have successfully begun college is astounding. College has shown me what true perseverence really means and I look forward to learning even more important lessons throughout the duration of my college life. I have found that determination and dedication are required even more so than in high school, but that the hard work gives me more satisfaction because I am working towards something that I chose to work towards, rather than something that was required of me.

Wow! It seems like only yesterday my mother had my lunch packed, and bookbag ready to leave for school. I attended a small, public school and could not wait to get to college. Well, here I am, a Freshman student at Meridian Community College in Meridian, Mississippi. I am going to be honest, my first day I was quite nervous; however, as time went on I began to enjoy meeting new faces, as well as learning the new ciricullum. After long days and nights of studying, I proudly ended my first semester with a 4.0 GPA; however, without the determined teachers at MCC, this could not have been possible. Meridian Community College has a wonderful faculty who has made my first semester fulfilling! Although i plan to attend a Universtiy soon to furthur my education, I can proudly say the MCC has given me a valuable college experience.

There is no doubt in my mind that college for me has and will be the key to becoming a mature adult. All my life I grew up in a small farm town and went to a school with a graduation class of 48 people. Very small! Deciding to go to college to become a Physical Therapist has been the best decision of my life. So far, my first year has helped me gain several skills that I wouldn't have gained anywhere else. The biggest challenge for me was being away from home and out on my own. My small town that I grew up in was very close and so was my family. Now that I've been to college and living on my own I've gained confidence. In life it is essential to have confidence. People without it are less likely to go places in life. I now realize that I am the only one who can control my destiny and that the key to this drive is believing in myself. If I don't believe in myself, then who else will?

At this point I have only been attending college for two years but I can already tell it has been a beneficial experience. I have not only learned new academic information but also the need to prioritize my life and take responsibility. Being in college you are suddenly given much more freedom than previously had, it definatly forces you to grow up and take control of your own actions. College has taught me how to make the transition from a high school teenager to an adult working toward future goals. The amount of work required to be completely successful in college is far more that what was expected in high school, the pressure and stress of it all definatly has been difficult to deal with. However without these challenges I may not have truly understood the amount of effort and perserverance it takes to achieve your goals. It is easy to give up and say that things are too difficult but it takes a lot more to do the responsibile act and put in more effort, without my college experience thusfar I would not have learned this valuable life lesson.

I have alwas been a home body. I'm not exactly shy and i have many friends, but I like to have a routine. I like doing things that are familiar to me and am not big on change. Going to college allowed me to open up to new opportunites and make new friends with people that I may have not considered being friends with in the past. Being in college has helped me to realize what life skills i need to possess to become successful in life. Now that I am in college I set goals for myself and never give up on working towards them. I am more determined than i have ever been in my life because I know that if I work hard in college it will benefit me when I graduate and move on to living in "the real world."

My college was able to teach me the responsibilty involved to do well in all of my classes. They have also shown many secondary careers that you can get out of your specific major. When ever you have a problem, the college is more than happy to help you. The college experience is another life from home. It is a totaly different atmosphere in a very a good way. It has been so valuable to attend because it has changed my life and i will never forget my memories at D'Youville College

Going to D'Youville has been and excellent experience for me. I love that the professors are so passionate about their work. They have helped me to be able to understand why it is necessary to learn both in the classroom and out. I can relate many of the things that I am learning to real life situations and that makes it easy for me to visualize myself in the nursing field. Attending college is just the beginning of the road toward my future. It makes me proud because I know that I will be able to better my life for my son. I think the major factor for me is being a good example for my son. I hope that he'll see that if his mother was able to do it, than so can he.

College allowed me to see myself as an adult more. I am given the freedom to pick my schedule not only for classes, but sleeping and socializing in the dorms. I manage school and work back home, while driving myself back and forth having to pay for my car and gas. Now I have to look out for my own safety and make choices when my parents are not there. D'Youville has different people than the all-girl high school I attended, so I have learned to have different kinds of friends, from all over the country and different backgrounds. Learning how different families work has opened up my eyes to thinking about what type of parent I want to be in the future. College is not just about the classes and school work. Those come naturally to me and while the knowledge interests me, I'm not going to look back at my college years and think of body tissues and Freud. College is valuable because it is another step between childhood and adulthood when teenagers have to realize it's time to be mature. Post-college isn't far away.

College is not for everyone. Some people are satisfied and content with their life and the path it's headed, and there is definitely nothing wrong with that. But in my mind college education is extremely important because it gives you a base to build your life around, teaches you about the world we live in and how we can utilize its resources most effectively. College education also gives me a good mean of leaving; it makes me capable of being a productive memeber of the work force. And if you can combine your education with your experience it can be extremely profitable. Another reason why I attend college is because I can get practical and valuable experiences while studying at college. Everyone at college is grown-up here, and you'll also have to learn to act like a grown-up yourself, learn to adapt and take responsility for everything you do. College is teaching me to live an independent life. So, besides the knowledge, it's also important to prepare and learn what it's like living in the real world. A college education, unlike most other purchases, will appreciate in value, not depreciate.

Through my college experience I have gained my independence and I have learned how to take care of my responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner. College has made me more accountable for the things that I do (or don't do) and has helped me achieve a sense of balance in my life. It has been valuable to attend because it gave me the opportunity to further my education and has aptly satisfied my academic fervor. I now feel more prepared to enter the career world and believe I am capable and resourceful enough to find a career in the profession I am seeking.

Attending college has taught me alot. As a Sophomore in college, I feel like I already know what I want to do in my future. The teachers have helped me figure out exactly what I need to do in order to achieve my goals. When I first started college, I knew what I wanted to study but I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my degree. I took a class called Psychology as a Profession and it helped me set my future straight. Along with figuring out my goals, I have also gained alot of independence from living away form home. I am completely supporting myself and living on my own. I have made many friends at school and have a few close professors that have helped me greatly with any problems that have faced and whom I really trust. I am truly happy that I chose to attend D'Youville College. It was my first choice and I would do it over again in a heart beat. It's a great school and wil do anything to help students fufill their dreams.

There are many goals one wishes to achieve in a life time. Being able to go to college to further my education in order to get a career was one of mine. Even though I am only a Freshmen in college, I have already gained so much wisdom and learned so many lessons that I will always be able to carry with me throughout my life. I value every minute that I am able to go there and learn more about the world I live in, and the carreer I wish to one day have. College experiences are such that they are never forgotten. So far in college I have learned many lessons. I have learned to never take for granted all I have in my life, even though I myself have been through many obstacles before finally reaching my destination at the college I currently attend. I have learned to make new friends while keeping the old. However, I have also learned to balance that social life with the education aspect of the life I went to college for. I am taking advantage of every minute at college and the time I make to give back to the community.

I gained a lot of personal growth through my college experience so far. I learned a lot about myself, and the chosen field I want to go into. Working with kids that are picking the same major, leads me to enjoy it so much more than I thought I would. As a male, going into nursing was initally very scary but so far I haven't been scared at all. I've gained a lot of friends and support, and have no doubts about it. I think the college experience I had so far shows that I can become the person I want to be, and not to be afraid of it. I need to go all out for what I want and not be scared. I didn't have a lot of friends in high school, and going through this first semester, I've gained so many friends. I feel like a new, more happy, person and cannot wait for this spring semester to start in only two weeks! It seriously has been the time of my life, and more than I hoped it would have been.

My college experience has given me so much from public speaking skills to learning how to speed read, but what has been the most benefit to me, is the ability to multitask. I'm currently a student, an employee, and a mother, so, in order to earn my degree while still performing my other roles in life, I had to gain this essential skill, which has benefited me in more ways than I could ever imagine.

I have truly found myself while going through college. At the beggining of my start to college, I was a corput kid who knew nothing about "real life" and I had no idea what I was going to be or do with my life. Through multiple classes and an educational abroad program to Europe, I can now say I honestly know what I am going to do with my life. I found out who I was and who I wasn't through this. College has put me on the right track in life and I have never be so grateful for the opprotunity of education.

Throughout my college experience so far, i have learned responsibility. Being away from home has taught me how to manage my time wisely by juggling sports, homework, studying, and my social life. I have learned to do the responsible thing by having to put studying before hanging out with my friends. My college experience has been valuable because it has taught me how to live in the real world. It was a difficult transition from high school to college at first, but now I’m used to the daily responsibilities that life brings.

The first and foremost thing I have gotten out of the last 8 months of classes is this new knowledge I am learning in this program of business management. There are so many facets to this and so far it's been interesting and wonderful. I have been wanting to come back to school for such a long time, and I just never had been able to do so, but when this program came along I finally, after 13 years, found the opportunity presented to me to further my education thus allowing me the even greater opportunity to a better job, with better pay. I have always been interested in learning, something you should do every single day, but this was my chance at something special, something I could do for myself and something no one can ever take away from me. I would have to say that to me, this is the chance of a lifetime. I always intended to go back, but not once in the last 13 years, did I ever have that chance and now..here it is!

So far my college experience has been unforgettable. Not only have I met so many incredible people but I have already learned an abundance of information. I am in the Physician Assistant program at my college and every day of classes reinforces why I have chosen this major. I know 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} that this is what I want to do with the rest of my life and D'youville College has something to do with that. D'youville is a private school with small classes that have helped immensely because that is the best learning atmosphere for me. My professors are easily accessible and have no problem addressing any of my questions and concerns. I am also able to focus much more than if there were several more students in the classroom. My first semester would have been no where near this successful if this were not the case. I am looking forward to the rest of my college career and then moving on to putting my knowledge to work when I become a Physician Assistant. I can't even imagine how my college experience could get any better but I am excited to find out.

I attended Le Moyne College for two years then decided to transfer to D'Youville College for the remainder of my college education. I really enjoyed Le Moyne I met some wonderful people there that I am sure will be lifelong friends. It was difficult to leave because I had really enjoyed life there but in terms of my education I felt that D'Youville was a better fit for me. I decided to attend DYC because of their renowned Physician Assistant program. At Le Moyne I was studying biology with a pre-health concentration but I didn't feel that I was taking courses that were in touch with what I truly wanted to do. At D'Youville I feel that I am involved in classes that will insure I will become a well rounded Physician Assistant. At first it was hard to adjust to life at a new school but its small and welcoming campus instantly comforted me and allowed me to meet fellow students fairly quickly. I am glad that I choose D'Youville it is a lovely college and I feel that it is the best place for me to achieve my educational goals.

Comming from a different country college has given me the opportunity to take advantage of what this country has to offer. I am learning a trade in which I could eventually give back to the community. I have had the best times of my life meeting new and exciting people. I would have not had the opportunity to meet people from differrent countries and cultures if it wasn't for college. It has opened up doors for me that hopefully will help me achive the American Dream.

The most important thing I have gotten out of D’Youville College is the nursing education I’ve obtained thus far. The college makes the curriculum difficult so all nursing students learn and successfully pass the boards, the NCLEX. The nursing teachers my first year at D’Youville College were all great, they all taught well and I retained most of the knowledge. My clinical rotations also taught me valuable information to perform care at the bedside. It was valuable to attend D’youville College because the faculty knows every single student. The learning is great because every student gets hands on experience, since the school is small.

The college experience has made me grow up. College helped me insure my independence and has taught me how to interact with students and teachers. This was amazing, to know that you can do things yourself and succeed. I have worked hard and feel like I earned every grade I recieved. I also found that not everything is easy, as I struggled though my Latin 101 class, but I tried my best and have found that the class was actually quite helpful . Lastly, college has made me come out of my shell. I feel as if I have turned into a whole different person with life finally making sense, and confidence to fill the big shoes needed for college. It's been so valuable to find this new person I never knew.

My expereince at D'Youville has been invaluable. The moment I stepped on campus I felt like I belonged here. The staff and teachers are always willing to help you. I have gotten real world experience through the program and have made many contacts with indaviduals who are already working in the field.

College has been an adventure. I am an older student, married, a full time job and children. This adventure to higher learning has been a balancing act. I love learning new things and going to college has provided me the opportunity to continue to learn and expand my horizons. Over the years there has been highs and lows, crazy nights studing for finals, my son quizzing me for my tests, missing my sons sporting events, and sometimes telling my husband, "Sorry, I have to study", but watching me excell and complete my classes with good grades has shown my children that through hard work and perseverance anything is possible. Education is a high priority in our home and through my actions I have shown myself and my children the value of having a college education. The experience is pricelesss and once earned can never be taken away. It is the key to a better future.

I am a 33 year old, single mother. I have endured many difficult experiences throughout my life. It is detrimental, not only to me but to my 6 year old son, to complete and succeed in college. Attending college has enabled me to expand my education and learning skills. I have obtained many useful techniques and personal interaction tools to thrive in today's society. College has enlightened me and empowered me with knowledge. College has proven valuable to me because it has shown me the strength and will power to succeed. It has challended me and pushed me to the breaking point while fulfilling my heart and mind with happiness from learning the field I love, medicine. Learning new material has proven to reward me time and time again. Everyday, I look forward to the new knowledge I will obtain in school and how I can use it to assist others. I intend to finish college with a master's degree in applied science. I will proceed in mastering the board exams for a registered physician assistant. I will then become an asset to our community in serving underpriveleged areas in the healthcare field.

I think that my college experience has taught me about myself. It has helped me to grow and learn, both as a professional and as a person. Through classes, student experiences, and internships, I was forced to face myself and see what I was made of. The experiences that I have gained in college will help me throughout my life - as they have defined who I am, and who I strive to become. College really has been invaluable for me. Growing as a person cannot be quantified - I take that as a true gift. The knowledge and experience that I have gained in my field has also been life changing. I could not become the professional that I hope to be without such instruction. This has made it valuable beyond measure.

When I first started my first semester at Texas State Technical College, I learned that in order to advance through college, you have to work through it. You can slack off any longer, especially how I did in high school. In order to advance my way through college, I had to make sure I did my homework. I learned from myself that I have to make sure that the answers on my homework are always correct. I learned that I have to make sure every paper gets turned it. I could not take a zero in college. I could just not. I learned that I have to manage my time more meaning school first, and play later. I also set myself that if I don't properly finish that homework, no fun until the work is done. It was a great experience for me. I had my ups and downs and of course, I am human. I made sure I did everything well on those assignments and made sure I studied for that test. It all paid off when I got a letter stating that I had made the Dean's List. It will always pay off in the end.

I have met a lot of people form different cultures and with different backgrounds. I have also came across a lot of instructors that have given me a lot of knowledge and understanding. I thought it would be really hard to come back to school at my age, but I was wrong. D'Youville has shown me that if you apply yourself and keep current with the work : that it is possible to obtain a degree. The classeroom instructors allow you to eat during class as long as it does not interfere with the other students learning. It helps a lot when you come from work to school without having dinner and you can sit through class and still get your lesson. The books necessary for the class are readily available way ahead of the start of class. The process of ordering the books you need are very easy. I would highly reccommend the program and the school to others that need to get their degree through an advanced class . The experience that I am having at D'Youville college wil be with me for a lifetime.

College has taught me a lot about myself: who I am, what I want to be, what I want to do with my life, what is important to me, the tasks I need to accomplish in order to succeed and what type of people I want to surround myself with. It has given me the opportunity to travel abroad, volunteer and help my community, participate in events and meet people I will remember for the rest of my life. There were nights I spent in the library studying for stressful exams, and there were also nights I spent with friends laughing so hard my stomach hurt. Life lessons about friends, work and school were scattered throughout my time in college, making me a more well rounded and understanding person. Yes, my college experience has given me the academics I need to succeed, but it has given me much more than that. I anticipated obtaining a degree, what I did not anticipate was the growth aspect of who I have become. College has shaped who I am, and that is what made it so valuable to attend.

There are two very important things I have received from this college. The first is direction for my career in healthcare and the second is a better understanding of who I am as a person. I have learned that a career is not everything and that people are what make life worth living. Despite this epiphany, I still remain committed to my program. I realize that this degree can offer me a future that I did not have before. I am willing to accept the challenge of being a healthcare provider while facing the uncertainty of health care reform. I plan to incorporate into my practice the humanity that this program has taught me . I feel I will be very competent because I have learned a lot about myself. This knowledge will allow me to understand others in a way I never have before. It is a wonderful thing when a program can provide you with tools to be an ever evolving person not only in your career but also in your life.

Being far away from my family and also a single mother who is trying to make things right for her son, I feel as if I was welcomed into a new family when I started attending D'Youville College. The relationship between my professors and I as well as counselors and advisors have made me feel like part of a big family and not just a student. The professors know me by my first name and sometimes advice me through the difficult times of my life with being a single mother, a part time worker, and a full time student. They are very understand and are willing to work with students to help them succeed throughout the semester. The student-teacher relationship is of value to me the most because it’s what helps the student succeed in the long run and prepare them for their future career. Every student appreciates that a professional faculty member takes time in their busy schedules to have one-on-one advisement and support.

Although I haven't been in college for very long, I already feel like I've learned so much. Personally, I find it to be nothing like high school. Professors treat their students like adults; We respect eachother. That to me is very important because I feel that through this understanding, so to speak, I want to learn.

A nurse is someone who nurtures the sick back to health. A nurse is someone who a family can depend on when they cannot afford health care from a physician. A nurse is what I want to be for the reasons mentioned and many more. After working in a hospital as a unit secretary I knew that I wanted to a nurse. I will take pride in the fact that I can make someone feel better when they are in pain. Being able to help will make my job feel worth while. But, before I become a good nurse I must be a great student and I know what it will take to get me there. Therefore I dedicate many hours to studying so that I can one day be the best nurse I can be.

My college expierence has been very valuable to me. I am the first to attend college in my family and I hope to be a positive rolemodel to my little brother entering highschool this year. I have learned to enter in to new situations with confidence and an open mind. Without my college expierence I would not be the person that I am today.

My college experience has changed my life forver. I have learned to grow up and be responsible for myself in th world outside of my neighborhood. I have learned a lot in the classroom as well but I think the main lessons I have learned since going to college have been outside the classroom. I always felt like a I was doing something to get ready for my future, work hard in high school to get into college, work hard in college to get into a professional program, etc. It seemed like there was always another step I was working towards and my future goals were so far away. Just lately I have realized that now that I am in my professional program, my future is here and all my hard work is finally paying off. I learned that everything I do today is going to effect me and shape the rest of my life. There is no next step, this is it and then I am on my own. College has taught me this lesson that I need to e responsible now so I dont mess anything up in the future.

From my college experience I have learned how to manage my time better and I have also learned what my learning styles is so that I can maximize my studying. Its valuabvle to attend college because people can take money and material items from you, but your education can not be taken away. Spending the money to attend school will be reciprocated back ten fold once I begin my career.

What I have gotten so far out of my college experiance is that I have grown and learned so much about my self and what i am really capable of. I feel that i am getting a good quality education and even though my classes are really hard, i feel like i will really be prepared for my feild of work.

I would tell myself to focus on school and dont take on to many responisibilities. College is hard and the work is tough so focusing on school will really help you to succeed. Also dont worry about the money as this can take away from your college experience.

I would strongly encourage myself as a high school senior to keep my head in my books and make sure that I do the best that I could to keep my grades up. It makes a big difference in the scholarships and financial aid that a student can receive. Be prepared for college. Do all that you could to not miss any classroom time. Take advantage of the academic labs if you need a little help. Everything that is learned in college will come up in future classes. They are building blocks.

Take every grade and class seriously.

Don't blow off any classes in your senior year. And take every educational opportunity you can while in high school. Your guidance counselor and parents are there to help you, so really listen to them, becuase they have been in your shoes. Take as many AP courses that you can, becuase it will mean less time and $$ in college.

My best advice would be to go visit the school and visit classes. Meet the people that go to the school and see what the school is like off of paper. Knowing the enviornment is very important in choosing somewhere where you are happy. Don't just go somewhere because it looks god on paper. You could end up miserable. Good luck!

Finding the right college is all about feeling comfortable. Visit as many colleges as possible and when you find the right one, you will know it instantly because of the overwhelming feeling of satisfaction that overpowers you. My advice to parents of students is do not force your child to go to any one college or university. The worse thing you can do is pressure your child into attending a certain college when he/she does not truly feel comfortable there. It can affect them in a number of ways, especially academically. When it comes to finding the right college, students need to explore their options and feelings about those schools in order to be successful in their student career and future.