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I have only been at Saint Louis University for a few months and figured out what I want to do for the rest of my life. I came into college without knowing a major, let alone what I wanted to be. With the help of my roommates and adviso , I finally decided. Since this school has a medical focus, I was drawn to it, but soon I realized that was not the aspect I was more interested in. The main focus I was concerned with was the idea of helping others with is the Jesuit mission-"being men and women for others". My roommates shared most of my courses with me and together we analyzed ourselves and each other to reveal our possitive and negative atributes that could help us with our academics. The conclusion was that none of us was truly happy with the origianl decision of becoming doctors. I told my advisor about me having a different interest. She reffered me to another advisor who deals with that particular interest so I can acquire more information. Everything seemed perfect. All the courses aligned , along with the choice of Grad school. Because of SLU, I will be a teacher.

Although I am from Minnesota, I chose to attend college in Texas. Over the past few semesters, I have met many instructors who truly care about their students and their passion for education shows. I have especially enjoyed my literature courses. I have been introduced to works that I would not have discovered or read otherwise. The countless advantages of college life, from the sense of community to the amassed knowledge, have been very beneficial to me. After completing my Associates degree in December 2010, I hope to transfer to a prestigious university, namely Baylor.

College has been one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. It has helped me to know myself better in relation to the world around me. Saint Louis University has taught me to be more open and has allowed me to engage myself more deeply with my peers, professors, and family. SLU has taught me to use my strengths in order to be a person for others. I have learned that with my skills and invaluable education, I am meant to help those around me in order to better humanity as a whole. My experience at SLU has motivated me to pursue a Juris Doctorate in order to continue to help the community in which I live, to make it more whole and self-sufficient. Additionally, my experience at SLU allowed me to make life-long friendships as well as introduced me to an entire network of people who can help me in the pursuit of my goals.

While I wish I would have selected either Truman State University or Penn State as my attended university, Saint Louis University has offered classes taught by professors who challenge my ability beyond anything I could have imagined. Because of my professors, I have dared to venture outside the basic information provided in class. I have researched topics and theoretical concepts, delving into my own formulations of views, ideas, and theories. I have exercised office hours to explore my different ideas and angles on topics. While I do feel my classmates and the classroom itself tends to be hostile toward my out-of-the-box thinking, my professors do everything they can, including reworking schedules, to assist me in my pursuits. I fully absorb the many suggested works and extended readings my professors put forth. If it were not for my professors, I would only receive half the education I currently possess.

As an adult learners I had many apprehensions about returning to school. I decided upon court reporting because it is a challenging and fascinating career choice. Each day would be different. I intend to work as an independent contractor and perform deositions and other transcriptions which would not require me to be chained to a certain desk or court room. I can take this career with me anywhere I choose to live and even possibly have the occasion to travel to make transcriptions. I am now though seeking this scholarship to help defray the high cost of wanting to dedicate myself to one thing rather than working and going to school at the same time. I really hope that I am awarded this wonderful opportunity to do so. Thank you.

After my first year of college, I can now breathe and look back at the rollercoaster ride I just got off of. I felt prepared for college when I started. I had the necessary supplies and I would prove to my parents how responsible I really was. Then life took it's course. From empty back accounts to disappointing grades, college life threw me into a tailspin. So why has it been valuable to attend? The most important thing for me this year, personally, was identifying who I was away from home. It was easy to go to high school for six hours a day then come home. College is nonstop. Yes, I had family and friends but if I called them every time I felt distressed, I'd spend more time with them than homework. I now know I have to take complete responsibility for myself alone. I am familar with my behavior patterns and how to best execute an assignment. In short, I grew up. Still a long way to go, but I have felt the sudden push from adolescence to adulthood, which although hectic at first, is a push in the right direction.

To Better advance myself in the world. To give my child a better future then the one that i had, had when I grew up. The studies are challeging but encuraging. I have a disabled husband and i have been taking care of him for four years. So going to an online college has been easy to got to then a accual campus. Because i have a 3 year and a rebelus 11 year old to raise.

I have only attended university for one year; however I have already learned much. The university itself is a very beaiutiful place. It has been valuable to attend because I have met very interesting people and learned a lot about myself.

My college experience thus far has really shown me the importance of keeping your priorities straight. I have seen people choose not to put their education first and fall behind. I have realized that some things in life have to be placed ahead of everything else and, with some hard work, are crucial to your future. My experience at SLU has taught me to look at things further than their face value. Whether this is in regards to people, coursework, or even what is expected out of me by my advisors. I believe that everything in your life is there for a reason. Even the aspects of it that seem to be unimportant at first have some meaning to them. By realizing this I have come to take all of my work seriously and do the best that I can in everything I do.

Never be afraid to reach out to different people, to stay cocooned in what you know to be safe only because it is familiar. Never judge quickly-you will almost always be wrong or surprised about that person, because all people can change. Self confidence and hard work are everything..you are now undergoing the most expensive, and yet most rewarding part of your life, what some would call the best years of your life, so truly, make the most of it. Move forward without indecision-do what needs to get done-don't measure yourself or your progress by others' standards. You know what your own standards are, so adhere to them. Study from day one-you know your own deficiencies, so for God's sake, start early. Balance is everything in college, and will be a constant struggle for the rest of your life, but it is so, so important that you strive at every moment for it. Never forget your family, that after years of living with you, they will miss you deeply, and need assurances of your love through the time you give them, now that your time is wholly your own. Every day begins anew.

If I could go back in time and give myself advice, then I would tell myself to make sure to study very hard. No matter what happens stay in touch with your family. Spend as much time as possible studying and never underestimate your work load. Check your student e-mail as much as possible do that you may stay on top of everything. Check your student e-mail as much as possible so that you may stay on top of everything. I would also tell myself there will always be time to spend time with friends so manage your time wisely and never let a minute go by with you not doing something. College is a precious time, you will think you know everything and you will try to do a lot but the best advice is to take it one step at a time because it is going to be more than you expected. You will think its just like when I was at home, but it is not your parents are not there to govern you, so you will feel free to do things as you please. Just remember the mind is a terrible thing to waste.

As a high school senior I must admit that I was blind to the difficulties of transitioning into college life and academics. Like many high school seniors I was looking forward to getting out of my parents house and into a whole new world of independence. I'm not sure I prepared myself particularly well to be thrust into the rigors I would soon face. Of course, as a high school senior, one gets advice from all angles on how to avoid the distractions and optimize success in college. Heeding said advice is easier in principle than in practice. The main advice I would give the high school version of myself would be to develop good study habits early, mostly because playing catch up is far more difficult than getting ahead. I would also emphasize the importance of making lifestyle decision conducive maintaining academic success. I believe that college freshmen often get wrapped up in the newness of college life and at least initially neglect their academic responsibilities to a degree. I'd tell myself that one can couple exciting social experiences with academic success by maximizing time and building positive relationships.

If I were to go back in time to talk to myself as a senior, I tell myself to get through all the relationships I have and to try and strengthen them. Also I would tell myself to get over the senioritis because it really hurts freshman year. The transistion is tough, so I would let myself know the study habits that I formulated so that way I could succeed sooner. I would also tell myself some of the awesome stories of the college parties I had been to so that way I would know what to expect. Networking is one of the most important things to do in college, the more people you know the more things you can do and the more opportunities you can have after college. I would definitely stress the importance of networking to my high school self and how important it is to keep a strong relationship and to branch off it.

I have always been organized. While it helps, this is not quite enough for college. I didn't have to study much in high school, although I took honors classes and some college credit courses, I should have pushed myself to do more. I had the time, I had the smarts. - but wanted to "have fun" my senior year in high school. And I did!! But I now realize I should have pushed myself to take harder classes and then would have been more prepared for college. However, having made it through my first semester at my univeristy with a 3.5, I think I am more clear on what is required and will plan accordingly. Also, I am torn between getting a top-notch education at a private Jesuit University and going to a state university with my friends. They are spread out across my state and I miss them terribly. I was accepted into a program at S.L.U as a freshman....I would not have had that opportunity at a state university. The longer I am here, the more I know I made the right choice...even though I REALLY miss my friends.....

I would travel back to my old self, which feels like so many lifetimes ago, and tell myself three things. First, to enjoy life as a senior in high school and as a minor, because once one gets into college, some of the pressures and worries that plague my parents begin to creep into my mind. Secondly, once this is said, I would tell myself to understand that college life cannot be a full-on sprint. I have already seen many friends and classmates burn themselves out trying to keep up with the face-paced, suddenly free lifestyle that college is sometimes portrayed as in popular culture. Lastly, I would tell myself to find pride for making it to college, which as a high school student seems so far away and quite a lofty achievement, as well as to have courage, because this new transition can be overwhelming and quite terrifying at times. I would try to convey the importance of a support system; it is vital to reach out for help or reassurance, because sometimes thats all we need to help us take on this new verse in the songs of our lives.

From the few years of my college experience I have a lot to say to myself as a high school senior. When I was a high school student I always looked at college as this place of academics and where I need to study really hard and get a degree to I can have a successful life. I want to tell my high school senior student that theres more to it than just that. Understand that the place you are choosing is going to mold you to be who you are. The friends you make at the school are the ones who are going to help you become successful. Take into account the amount of resources the university you choose will provide. The first day of classes will not just be about academics but rather the friends you make in those classes and the routine you establish for your four years there. That being said, do not just look at college as that academic world you are about to enter. Rather, understand that your experiences that can help you or break you will help you be successful in life along with the academics that will come from the univesity.

Truth be told, if I had the opportunity to go back in time and talk to myself before I left for college, I would not take it. You undergo a massive growing process when you make the transition to college. Who you are and who you will become is shaped by experiences like these and they must experienced first-hand to reap their benefits. To rob yourself of the experience of actually tackling the unknown head-on would be to stunt your growth as a young adult, because this is not the last time you will have to leave your comfort zone and adjust to something new in your life. Dealing with the transition has matured me and has developed my person in ways that I'm still discovering today and that growth is something I would never take away from myself. Yes, you will make mistakes, but they are yours to make and that's how you ultimately learn. You will fall, but you will pick yourself up. If I had to say something to my younger self, however, it would simply be saying that the hardest part of the transition was anticipating it. Simply put, college is incredible.

If I was able to go back in time and meet up with my high school senior self, I would sit him down and relay all that has happened to the present me. After delegating to him all the mistakes he would eventually make, I would ask him if that?s the future he wants to take part in. Knowing that he wouldn?t because he is me, I would then instruct him on the significance of discipline and achieving goals. I would need him to know that time is precious and wise decision making is essential to furthering one?s self in an unpredictable world. I would need him to know that education is the concrete foundation of surviving in an evolving world. With no education behine him; he will live a hard and mediocre life.

Do not listen to what others want you to do, do what you want to do. The degree choice you make will not be a selfish one, in the attempt to gain a high paying job. The degree you select will open up an entire world of options. Staying motivated is very important to expedite your college education; you have the option to complete it in three years and not four. Do not feel pressure from your "friends" to become involved in parties and other wild social functions, they turn out not to be really friends anyways and distract from your education. Keep an open mind when talking to fellow classmates; they can be very different from you. When replying to fellow students make sure to back up your points with research, you will form a power argument against the legalized use of marijuana that gets brought up in almost every single class. Most of all keep your eyes on the prize, you plan on helping people internationally, and there is so much need for help.

I would tell myself that anywhere I choose to go; I pave the path of my destiny. I am allowed to make certain choices that will define who I am. I have nothing to prove to anyone else, and I am allowed to just be me. I need to schedule visits home regularly because that will end up keeping me grounded. I need to know that it will be uncomfortable at first, but it won't last too long. I would love to know that finding friends with common interests and goals is one of the best ideas out there. Not only those things, but I would make sure I had doing my own laundry and cooking my own meals mastered before venturing out on my own. I would make sure to keep old friends close, making time to just make one phone call a day. Most importantly, I would tell myself that sooner or later my mom is going to be my best friend, and that the best time to let her in is now.

There are thousands of universities in the United States and worldwide; don't be bound to colleges and universities that your parents want you to go to. Make sure that the school that you choose is right for you. Before you decide to visit 50 schools before senior year, take time to carefully look at each and rate your preferences or desires you hope to find in a school. This will help eliminate some stress of applying as you have narrowed your choices from 50 to 5 or 10. Talk with students on every campus you decide to apply to. I didn't do this, but I know now talking with prospective students that it can be incredibly valuable since they don't have a vested monetary interest when talking with you like an admissions office will. While it is by no means necessary, narrowing down a few possible areas of study will drastically reduce the amount of stress with both applying to and ultimately choosing a school.

I would tell myself that college is not easier than high school as some elders have advised. I know now that i would be able to survive away from home but it is a very difficult transition. Be less focused on living the college party life and more on your future. Keep in contact with friends because they will always be your support system. Also, appreciate your home because soon, your new home will be five hours from chicago. Look for cheaper books and watch your money.

College is not scary and impossible. Even though you have to attend school six years, you will make it. You will get along with your roommate and you will make new friends. The distance will not be too far from home. Your family and friends will always be there for you and will support you always. Even when you don't think you are going to make it, you will!

As a high school student I was a straight A student. I worked hard for that but at the same time it came easy to me. Everyone told me how important it was to stay focused and organized and to study even thought I didnt have to once I got to college. I thought I heeded their advice but I was completely unprepared for the structure of college. If I could go back 5 years I would tell myself that its better to stay ahead than get behind. I struggled to survive in some classes and paid the price with my grades. I was forced to change my major to be better able to suceed. I am now having a terrible time trying to find an internship for the summer because my GPA is just barely below the requirements. I would tell myself that it is great to get involved in campus organizations but not at the sake of my grades. I think the most important thing I would tell my senior year self is to believe in my abilities because once I started to slip academically, I lost my self confidence and thought it was easier to give up.

I really would not go back in time and give myself advice. I already knew what to expect about college life because I dual enrolled in high school at the same college I attend now. Since I already had experience in college classes in high school, the transition was very smooth.

I would tell myself to call the university and see if they still offer the major you're interested in. I couldn't get into the university of my choice because I wasn't a top ten percent student. However, they offered me a program where I attend a sister university for my freshman year and take thirty hours. I met the requirements and transfered to The University of Texas at Austin, only to find out that they discontinued zoology as a major. I feel like I worked so hard just to get into a school that doesn't teach what I want to learn. I plan to finish my basics here, but I plan on transferring again to another university. I'm a simple person who doesn't like change, but here I am - switching schools every year. Whenever I get situated in a new location, make some new friends, and get used to my surroundings, I end up leaving and starting over again. If I knew that the university didn't have my major, I would have never applied to it and I would've been much better off. This advice alone would impact my life profoundly.

Looking back on my high school senior year, I would not have waited so long to return to school. I would have enrolled in college right after high school. I think it is harder to comprehend college as a person gets older, but yet in still it is never too late. My whole purpose of returning to school was to prove to myself that I was still capable of achieving my goals and aspirations in life. I also wanted to set the proper example for my children to never give up. There will always be stumbling blocks placed in the road that we tread, called life, but it's up to us individually what we do about them. I would not want to turn back the hands of time, as I have learned so much by waiting and returning to school so late in life. It has truly been a rewarding experience for me, and I plan to continue on my journey.

There are alot of things that I would tell myself as a senior in highschool, if I could go back in time. On the school prospective I would tell myselgf that you have to be your own self-motivator. You need to be responsible and independent when it comes to school as well. A lot of high schoolers depend on their parents and teachers to motivate them to get good grades and stay focused, but thats not there in college, you have do it yourself. Aside from school, I would say since a lot of people go their separate directions after high school, it is important to keep close with your friends, because they will be your support system through the years. All freshman are going through the same thing, so it makes the transition easier when you have people to talk to that are doing the same thing. Those are the two most important pieces of advice I would give myself if I could go back in time.

One of my biggest regrets to this day is over all of the bad decisions I have made in my college career. I am a transfer student, but not by choice. I started out my freshman year at KU and I absolutely loved it there. Due to financial problems, I was forced to transfer back home to a community college for a semester. After that, I transferred to a prestigious jesuit university called SLU. Having experienced three completely different colleges, I know realize the importance of proper college planning. Looking back, I wish more than anything I could start all over. I would have sat down and crunched the numbers of the cost to attend college for ALL four (or five) years, including extraneous living costs. I would also have sat down with an advisor prior to signing up for any classes to figure out a good schedule with every class being applicable to obtaining my degree. I would also have taken college classes in high school instead of AP, so I would for sure get the credit. Lastly, I would have learned better time management skills. Managing time is one of the most important skills one can ever posses.

I would tell myself to go confidently into college and not get caught up on what I left back at home. I would say get my grades up freshman year because the work does not get easier as you move along in school. I would also tell myself to get more involved and enjoy my time while I am here because it goes quickly.

Spend every moment coming to know those nearest and their culture. Such an experience will not last.

Prepare to have your world turned upside down. You're going to be dropped far from your friends, but it won't matter. You'll be spending nearly all of your free time with new people, going to new places, and trying new things. The first year's challenges are mostly a matter of regaining your balance of academic and social priorities. Although its easy to lose your way (I know a few who did), it's nothing you can't handle. Before you go to college, take a look around you: the lifestyle you live, the people you know, the inside jokes, the familiar places, the intimate way you know your closest friends, the way you and your friends intuitively read each other, the loving nagging of your parents, etc. Your mother will cry when dropping you off at college for a reason: all of that is going to be labled 'Life up through High School'. That's because when you get to SLU, your slate is wiped clean. So ready yourself, leave your friends with a bang. Because when you get to college, you're entering a whole new world. What doors will you be ready to open?

The best advice I could give to students is to really make an effort to visit the schools you're interested in, and to visit more than once if possible. Shadow a student if you can, try not get one day shadowing, and one day with a guided visit. Take a note of dorm quality level, size of campus, primary modes of transportation, and class size. Once you've picked the right school, be sure to thoroughly research the majors, and I actually recommend going undeclared unless there is a highly structured major that you need to be in from the very first year, like engineering. Don't slack off, you'll pay for it in the end. Work your butt off from Sunday night to Friday afternoon, and get your partying done from Friday night to Sunday afternoon.

Finding the right college is all about your child and their feelings. Whatever the school's atmosphere brings is how they will decided what's best for them. It is a big step towards a brighter future. One of the advantages for me was being the first child in the family to attend college. I was the one making all the decisions and finishing paperwork. Sometimes you have to be two people at once, as long as you believe it is the right thing for you. The advice I would give parents and studens is to take a tour of the school and ask as many questions as you can. There is no such thing as a stupid question. When the future is at stake, anything is far from stupid. I never got the chance to learn from my older sibling about classes but if i did, i would make sure to bother them every day of their college life, just to be prepared. College is the best experience of life. It is a "pre-step" to the real world. When you graduate from College with that diploma in your hands, a future awaits you.

The best and most vague advice I have ever recieved was "you'll just know." I recieved this information while touring a college during my senior year of highschool. The tour guide simply stated "when you are decided on a college don't put to much pressure on yourself, when you find your future school you'll just know." I thought that sounded too make believe at the time, but when I first toured my future college I "just knew." When looking for a college tour various types of schools. Do not just have your mind set on one type of atmosphere. Get out there, get your hands dirty, and surprisingly you might, "just know" too.

Do not be afraid to not know anyone, it is better that way. When you know no one, you can be completely yourself and find friends that accept you for who you truly are. Do not get stressed about the courseload, you will get it all done if you take it in one thing at a time. It is easy to get involved in on campus activites if you try. Let yourself be vulnerable in new things, these years are what makes you who you are going to be for the rest of your life.

Searching for the right college can be a very difficult and stressful time for parents and students alike; children/friends going different ways and across countries. The pressure to be accepted to the best school possible is extremely high even if it might not be the best fit for the student. Many questions arise when choosing the right college: big or little, close or far from home, state or private. However, it is imperative that one shuts out all external influences to listen and follow one's own heart in order to discover the college best suited to the wants and needs of the prospective student. Happiness is essential for a successful college experience which can only be accomplished if one is satisfied with one?s choice. Once accepted, in order to receive the most out of what one's college has to offer, it is crucial to get out and meet people, explore the campus, attend campus organized activities, and most importantly remember that everyone is going through the same exact thing you are whether they show it or not. They are scared and anxious too, so be outgoing and do not worry about what people think. Good Luck!

As the oldest child, I started my own college search with no idea what I wanted in a school or what college life would be like. The advice that helped me the most was what my dad always told me when I thought I was never going to find the right school for me. He reminded me that wherever I went, I would make lifelong friends and have a lasting education. The important thing to remember about college is that it's not about getting into that one particular program somewhere, or the most prestigious school that rejects ninety percent of its applicants or the one with the best sports programs in the country. College is about finding a school where you can thrive as a growing adult and take advantage of the most life has to offer. When you find that school where you can see yourself taking challenging classes and also joining the club soccer team, that is what the college search is all about.

Make sure that parents and students take a tour of the university before they make a final decision.

The right college is the one you feel the most excited about attending. College will not be as magical as most high school seniors believe; it is still school. College provides an environment for young adults to make decisions both good and bad. Students must decide how to make the best use of their time. College provides an infinite number of these opportunities to learn and grow as people. Personally, attending a Jesuit Catholic school allowed me to not only expand my mind academically, but spiritually as well. The spiritual environment is very present at SLU, but not forced on any student who does not wish to participate. There are many other schools I applied to, but there was something about SLU that drew me in. It is a special place with wonderful students and professors. The experiences I had at SLU, both good and bad, have shaped who I will become as an adult.

When looking for the right school, it should first and formost be a school that will benifit your education in the best way possible. You should also be able to have fun at school and interact with everyone. Seek out many different institutions before making any final decisions. Have fun and stay focused. An education is key to a successful life.

First off, figure out a general region for which the student wants to attend to college. Secondly, figure out whether they know what they want to study and find places where the programs have flexibility and competence. Finally, more importantly let the student make the decision, they are the ones who are going to be living there for at least 4 years not you.

I would say look for a school that educates the whole person.

I would tell them to find a school that is very well-rounded. To come in to school with an open mind. Try new things and meet new people. Don't allow people to change who you are and do things that you know will make you happy. Go out and have fun. Also, remember to manage your time wisely. Go out on the weekends but make sure to study and keep up with your academics. Also, remember when your looking for a school think about where you picture yourself. Also, apply to all the colleges you want to attend and then apply for all the scholarships and financial aid out there.

If you are looking for the right school to attend, it is best that you look for one that has your best intrest at heart. Also it is best to find a school that helps with your finical needs that way you want have to worry about thating out any loans. However if you must make sure that you go for the loans that you don't have to pay back until after college, that way you have all of college to focus on your main goals, and finding a good job to pay them off.

In order to find the right college, you must keep an open mind and visit schools in order to see if they are the right fit. If possible, try an overnight visit. This will help you place yourself in that specific college life to see if you enjoy the surroundings. I was not planning on applying to my college, but my high school counselor thought I should and as a result, I found the right choice for me. Once you have made your choice, don?t be afraid to try new things. Keep your dorm room door open to meet new people and join a club that you are interested in. As a freshman, it is important to keep in mind the balance between your social life and your college courses. You will enjoy your free time much more if you do not feel guilty for skipping a class or ignoring your course work.

Find the college or university that feels "right" to you. Most people end up changing their major, so do not pick a school based on what you want to major in right after high school, because there is a good chance you are going to change your mind. Money should not be an issue when deciding which college or university you are going to attend. There are a lot of resources out there that can help you make your dreams come true.

There are only five steps that I would tell parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of the college experience. First, I would tell both groups NOT TO PANIC. Deciding the next step after high school can be a really stressful time for everyone due to application deadlines, application fees, entrance testing, and actually making the final decision. However, if everyone stays calm, the process will go by easier than if not. Second, the parents should start setting aside money for the student's tuition if they haven't already by the time the student graduates from high school and the student should look into getting an on-campus job as well. These funds can curb the cost of college. Third, the student should pick a college with good academics and a major that they are interested in as this will make the student more likely to graduate. Fourth, the student should make their final decision based on their own thoughts and not on the authority of the parents or anyone else. Lastly, the parents must support their student's decision and try to help them make the transition to college as easy as possible.

College is a whole new experience! It is a chance to spread your wings and take flight. Parents and students alike if at all financially possible use this experience to visit a totally new and different climate, culture or country. College is about finding your strengths and weakness and learning to capitalize on your forte. Four years may seem like a life time but the speed at which it passes is astounding. Find a school that?s comfortable enough to return all four years. Perfection is not always the key. Take my advice you will learn more about your dreams and ambitions being at a school you never thought you'd be a part off. Most importantly though pick an affordable school. You?ll find the sticker price is not always a direct reflection of performance. Shop around and you'll find the fit that appeases both parties. Once you find your school take full advantage of all programs offered be it a volunteer organization or a semester abroad. College is about new experiences and different lifestyles which allow us to grow into the sophisticated, creative and unique individual we all can be.

Make sure you talk to current students while looking at a school.