Emory & Henry College Top Questions

My educational year at Emory and Henry College has been a multi-faceted and life-changing experience. As a student/athlete, I had high expectations for success due to the relationships that I developed with staff and advisors prior to enrollment. I have learned to budget my time and to expand my horizons, I have developed friendships and experiences that will mold my future, and I have found an interlocking relationship with God that has allowed me to develop tolerance and patience with pitfalls of life. I am a better person and student from learning to trust myself and others.

I have been so grateful to attend Emory & Henry College. This college is not an easy college and the workload is not small. You must put all of your time and effort into completing assignments and studying for exams. I know that I put into my academics as how much I would like to get out of it. I work for my grades and I know that I have earned my degree when I have finished. I am also grateful that Emory & Henry allows me to get a degree in the field that I have always dreamed of. When I graduate from this school I will have my Masters Degree in Education with a focus on Mathematics and including a Special Education Endorsement. If I never attended this college I would not be reaching my goals of being a Math Teacher. I have learned so much from the classes that are offered here. Not only have I taken Education or Mathematics classes, I have also taken many liberal classes, such as Religion, Music, and Photography. This school has made me a more rounded student and has given me a better view of the world.

At Emory and Henry College, I have grown in many ways. I have learned to take better care of myself mentally, physically, and emotionally. I have made many friends that I feel will be lifelong and I've really became comfortable talking to others. I have begun preparing myself for the life I have planned ahead of me and I feel that with the education I am recieving I will be able to manage any situation life brings me. I feel that I am prepared to think critically about questions that others may answer in a simple manner and I feel that this will better how I live my life. I think that Emory and Henry has taught me to be an independent thinker and to speak my mind when the occasion is appropriate so that I may better contribute to my community. Emory and Henry College has allowed me to explore different courses that I may have not taken if I went to another college and it has really helped broaden the spectrum of my knowledge.

In my college experience I have acquired knowledge that will prove useful to me throughout my life. This knowledge includes the ability to form sound arguements, conduct experiments and effectively speak in front of others. I have also gained friends that I will have with me for the remainder of my college career and maybe into my later life. College is an unforgettable experience that I will have with me for the rest of my life and I can draw upon some of these experiences to aid me in my future career. These are only a few of the many reasons that I love the college that I attend and why this experience is so valuable to me.

Even before starting kindergarden, I have always had a desire to attend college. Coming out of high school, I had no idea what college would be like. I was extremely nervous on my first day. I was afraid what the professors would be like and how difficult my classes would be. I did not know what the road held ahead of me. After I had completed my first day of college, I already knew that I absolutely loved it! Finishing my first semester, I realized that I had gained so much from the first few months. My college experience has given me so much independence that I thought I would never have. I have learned much more responsibility to go to class and do my work on time without having anyone to tell me to. I have also learned to be more outgoing and make more friends than I have ever had. It has been very valuable for me to attend college, because I have learned much more than what I have learned in my field of study. College has been worth all the hard work and time for the life lessons that will stay with me through life.

As humans, we struggle with determining our divine purpose in life. Many are content with ordinary but a select few strive to significantly impact society. Attending college is a journey to discover ones’ self and purpose. It is an enlightening voyage in which an individual determines which group he or she is destined to belong to; the influenced or the influential, the elite or the masses. Contrary to popular belief, college is not only a four year venture in search for a prominent career and better wages. It is also a struggle to understand what makes life worth living. My college experience thus far cannot be measured in monetary value. The morals bestowed, lessons learned, and lifelong relationships created give higher education a value that tuition cannot justly compensate. I have learned to tolerate different people and cultures, cherish family and friends, and gained the ability to compromise which is necessary to compete in today’s global economy. The encouragement, confidence, and support I received while attending make my few semesters a climatic stepping stone for my future success. Attending college is the wisest choice an individual in search of a fulfilling life can make.

When thinking about what I have gotten out of my college experience, I think of a lot of things: friends, independence, valuable information & knowledge, but most imporantly, I think of experience. In the education field, I have been required to observe different types of schools and grades. I have even had the opportunity to tutor classroom which allowed me to read in front of an actual classroom filled with kids. Through experience and actually practicing the skills I was being taught, I have become more sure that teaching is the job for me. In addition, I was able to practice the skills and teaching techniques that I was studying with a classroom instead of with just fellow classmates. Experience is the most valuable thing that colleges can offer because in order to truely know something and actually be able to use it, a student most have practice, and what is a better way of practicing a skill besides using it in a real life situation where things that could go wrong, actually does go wrong? Students learn from their own mistakes and achievements; thus, experience is the best thing that I've gotten from attending college.

The college experience for me has been short-lived but still has taught me numerous, valuable lessons. The college experience has taught many lesson through the years of living on your own and being responsible but for me the biggest college learning experience was managing my money. The college life is generally about spending money and going out to enjoy the time you have with your frineds while not in the real world. The college experience has really taught me to use my money wisely and keep track of my checking account and not rely on my parents to bail me out of money situations because it is time to grow up and start acting like an adult in the real world.

I think what I have gotten out of my college experience is a real sense of pride. Before I came to college, I was very apprehensive as to whether or not I thought I could make it all the way through my schooling. After making the Dean's List in my first semester (which everyone has told me is the hardest), I felt very proud of myself for making it over one of the biggest hurdles in life. Since making the Dean's List, I have much more confidence in my academics and in my abilities to succeed in school as well as in life. Additionally, I think that I have gotten a real sense of friendship out of college. I have found friends here, in just one semeter that would do anything for and I would do anything for them and I have learned that a true friend like that is something that cannot easily been replaced. Because of these reasons, it has been valuable for me to attend college because I am able to say that I am proud of the work that I do and that I love the friends that I have.

Emory & Henry is a very special place. It has totally changed my life for the better, and I've only been attending for one semester. In that time I've made lifelong friendships, gained a vast amount of knowledge, and have enjoyed every minute of it. The professors here really are invested in our education, and they make classes exciting and inspirational. Going into college I wasn't sure where I wanted to go in life and what I wanted, but after experiencing community service and working in the schools garden, I've found my calling. That calling was the environmental studies program. In that class I learned how to monitor streams, what are the problems in the environment, and the importance of local organic food. Although these are just a few things I learned, they have inspired me to stand up for the environment. At this point in time I'm pursuing a degree in environmental studies (B.S). I feel that I wouldn't be doing as well at another school because I wouldn't of been as involved like I am at Emory & Henry, and I hope to spend my next three years here.

My college experence has not only helped me through the process of educating myself, but has also made me a better person. Emory and Henry's commitment to service has rubbed off on me , thus i now am commited to service . The service experences at Emory and Henry have taught me how important realtionships are toward making society a greater place. Based off this experence and the excellent education i am recieving at Emory and Henry , i believe that my choice to attend Emory and Henry was the best descision i have made in my life.

College has been a wonderful experience for me. I have learned to believe in myself in that I can accomplish what I want if I work hard enough. I believe that attending college is the key to achieving something better for myself and my family. My dream is to become a reseach geneticist someday and working hard to get an education through college is how I will fulfull this dream.

The ability to work toward something and possibly earn a degree in a high-demand field such as computer technology has fueled me to get back into the workforce and to feel as though I am a productive member of society again. I am currently attending a smaller technical college, but taking part in relatively small classes and working hands-on with the staff is helping me not only to learn the material covered in classes but to retain the information moving forward for when I do pursue what I hope will be a successful career. I have worked in the service industry for most of my adult life, but after suffering a severe knee injury nearly 4 years ago, getting back into school and working toward something that will never be taken away from me has given me back the confidence in my abilities I felt I had lost. I was nervous when I began this past fall, having been out of school for many years; however, I am ready and eager to continue with my education and hopefully finish with a 2-year degree by the end of 2012.

I am a single mother of 4 and it is hard. So far in my journey I have become a stronger person. With the help and understanding of my instructors I am able to maintain my grades, and get extra help as needed. I attend Community College of Baltimore County the Dundalk Campus and I would recommend it to anyone. My instructors have worked with me dilligently to make sure I correctly understand my assignments and provided additional resources. They have also, helped to have belief in my own success. I have become a better speaker, listener, reader and I am still working on my writing skills. College gives me the opportunity to enlighten myself with information that otherwise I wouldn't be aware of. It has also helped me understand how to help my children with their school work. College has given me a different view on life than I originally had in mind. I am thankful that I am able to be a positive role model formy 4 children especially since I have a child graduating high school in May. She does have plans to attend college and has already begin to seek scholarships. This is my experience.

I've gotten friends for life and an irreplaceable education. I have a personal relaionship with all of my professors, and they all know me by name. Class sizes are small and my opinion is valued, and I know that if I asked any of my professors for a recomendation I would get it. I would also get help from any of my professors in trying to find a job after graduation. More than from classes I have learned from talking one on one with my professors; being able to talk to them outside of the classroom has done more for me sometimes than being in the classroom. At this school I've had professors that will bend over backwards to help me, and to get me to where I needed to be. This school also has a strong alumni connection that I know look to hire Emory & Henry graduates, so I know that I can contatct the school when I am looking for a job in the future. The knowledge that my professors have given me is more than words can express.

If I could give one piece of advice to myself as a high-school senior it would definitely be the one thing that has makes the most difference every day of my life: take initiative to do the right thing. I think this can apply to any and every aspect of college life. Having a hard time deciding whether you want to go out and party or not? Take initiative to do the right thing. Plan on procrastinating? Take initiative to do the right thing. Is your friend making bad decisions because he/she is under the influence? Take initiative to do the right thing. In my opinion, it is not enough to just make a decision; the importance is held in what decision is made, and that is what I would tell myself.

I would tell myself to spend more time with my friends and enjoy it. I would not worry about the pressures of school so much. I would spend less time worring about leaving my mom and more time having fun with her. Over all I would tell myself it is all gonna work and go fine.

College is one of the biggest decisions that a young person is faced with. In fact, the decision for which college to attend may be to great for a high schooler to comprehend. The financial weight that college bares is much more than high schoolers are prepared to fathum. Therefore, if I could go back and give myself advice, I would say to choose a college that fits me outside of sports and location. College is a time for learning who a person really is and should not be tied down with pressures and norms that are comfortable to that person. I would also say that the values the college tends to believe in would help to decide where to go. Spiritual or environmental, the people that surround you day to day often influence your attitude by how they act about the things in life that truely matter to you. I might not tell myself to change colleges, but i would tell myself to pick a college that fit me for who I am and would challenge me to become the best person I can be in all aspects of life.

Take as many college class as possible. and take every class seriously, try to make straight A's in all the classes that you can and don't joke around during classes. Work hard in all the clubs and extra stuff that i do that is not school related. Most of all have fun and do your best in everything that you try.

Do not worry. It will all be fine, even when it seem like every midterm or final are on the same day. Listen to your heart, do not go on dates because you feel bad telling them no. Love will come to you, just wait. Stand firm in what you believe in, just because someone has an opinion does not mean it is right. Know that only you can determine the path you will make in life. Make no excuses and no regrets. Pay attention to the professors and their lectures. Especially the ones that you do not want to take. Feel free to be nothing but you.

Find a school where you think you will be comfortable. Look for you and not for someone else. Everyone has their own ideas about where you should go to school. In the end, though, it is you who are going to the school. Make sure that the place you choose is the one for you and not for anyone else. Choose a school that makes you feel comfortable and has the right air that you are looking for. Make sure too that you do not go in thinking you have everything figured out. More than likely you will find out many things about yourself that you did not know. Don't go in thinking you have everything figured out. Leave room to expand and to learn, and learn to be flexible. Also, get out there and enjoy college life. Get involved in clubs or activities, and have some school spirit. That spirit will help you feel connected to the school and the people around you. Don't be afraid to get involved and meet people, because you will meet some of your life friends in college. Talk to your professors and get to kow them, they can and will help.

just go with your hearts choice..

Never let money be an issue. You can always take out loans. Do what is best for you. A lot of people say that you "just know" when you get on that campus. But I didn't. I had to grow and learn to love Emory. But I suggest that you visit a lot of schools and make pros and cons list of each school. This will be the best way to lay the options out in front of you physically. That is what I did and it made my choice so easy. Good Luck! :)

Everyone should keep an open mind whenever visiting any school before or after you think you've made your choice. This is something that is for the student. A student needs to make sure that they have that fuel at the school that they decided where they can drive off of the students, resources, professors, outdoor sights, living conditions, anything and everything about the school. Parents should know that once a student has fallen in love with a school, they should help with any thing that they can help with to make sure their child can be at the school. The last thing a student will ever need is to not be able to attend a school that they love and think they could do the best in.

have fun and do well.

Visit as many campuses as you can, and choose the one where you feel most comfortable; most at home. I do not necessarily mean to find the place that is the most like your hometown, but choose the one where you feel like you are able to be your true self; where you feel you can express yourself and have no worries of being judged. Do not simply go to a specific college because it is tradition in your family. Instead, start a new tradition by going to a different college of your own choosing. Different people need different environments to suit their personalities so they are able to be successful. Parents, do not force your children to attend where you think they should go. Let them make their own choice. It is reasonable that parents want to have a say in their child's education, but they should not have the deciding vote. Remember: your children are now young adults, and they have to be able to reason through information and make their own decisions to become productive members of society. Parent/child discussion is healthy, but the student will make the best decision to suit their own needs.

I had no clue where I wanted to go until I stepped foot on the campus, then I knew that it was where I needed to be. So, be open minded don't knock out a school if you haven't visited it because a great deal of the school is the atmosphere around it. That can make all the difference!

For students: Enter college with an open mind. Your beliefs and opinions will most likely be questioned and tested, with your benefit and personal growth in mind. Study hard but at the same time go out and enjoy yourself; college is meant to be an enjoyable experience. Try different things--you never know what pathway in your life will be uncovered through college.

My best advice for choosing a college is to schedule a campus visit. All prospective students should tour the college before deciding, and maybe even sit in on a few classes or attend a few social events. Everyone should try to get a feel for his or her college's atmosphere before making a decision. This is a choice that will affect the rest of a student's life in many ways. I personally took a campus tour, then chose to attend a Prospective Students' Day. Both were wonderful. I was able to really understand what Emory and Henry College was all about, and I fell in love. Based on the information I gained during those two visits, I selected a college, and made the best possible choice for myself. I love every minute of my college experience and couldn't imagine my life being any different.

You absolutely have to visit the college and meet students and professors within the field(s) that you are interested in. An overall feel for the campus is also important. See if everybody there seems rushed or frustrated like they are just a number trying to outdo the others.

Go with what your heart tells you about a school, not the facts that they tell you or how much it will cost. The right school is so much more important than money or prestige, because the right school will let you stay proud of your education years and years after you graduate.