Towson University Top Questions

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would emphasize the importance of really doing well because GPA really does matter when you’re trying to apply to a competitive major, like Nursing. I would also tell myself not to skip classes, unless it’s a dire emergency, because our parents and guardians who mainly pay for our tuition have to work harder or sacrifice things in order to send us to a university and provide for our needs instead of their wants or needs.

Stay committed and work hard. College is about meeting new people and understanding new things. But it also takes work and serious commitment. It is an investment for life--make the most of your time!

I would tell myself to start saving up more money. I have a job on campus as a freshmen, but having money saved up would have made me more prepared for my dad to stop paying for my education. I would've also told myself that things will be okay. I've always been self sufficient and being a worry wart about how things would go in college didn't prepare me at all.

Looking back on who I was before I got here I would tell myself t to relax. I was really nervous about meeting new people and anxious about not knowing where things were and looking dumb. When I got here I came to realize that everyone is in the same boat and that it doesn't matter. Eveyone here is really nice and I had nothing to worry about.

Looking back I would tell myself to graduate from High school. I got my HSED later in life, and started College and got a Office computer Specialist degree and a CNA nursing degree. I finally decided I wanted to futher my education and get a Business degree. If I could I would tell myself to start College a year after graduation. I could have a Masters degree by now or a doctors degree. I also feel like my life would have been totally different If I had graduated from high school and attended college earlyer in life. Although I don't have a lot of regrets, I just wish I would have started things and gotten a lot of my education done when I was much younger. I could be retired by now or soon to retire from a good paying Job. I am seaking employment and attending college, when I feel if I would have went to college earlyer in life my future would have been much brighter. These are some of the many things I would have told myself to do if I could. I would have told myself not to get in a relationship so young.

Get organized and make sure you know why your there, to learn! It's easy to fall into the habit of putting off homework because it's not due for another week and a half, but it'll come right back to bit you in the butt when you're dealing with five different assignments due at the same time. Focus on the work at hand, the fun and leisure times will always be there. Also, apply for scholarships, apply for scholarships, apply for scholarships! There's no reason you should be worrying about how you're going to finish paying tuition while you should be focusing on school work when there are so many oppurtunities to aid in paying the cost! Finally, get to know the resources and people around you that are able to assist you in whatever you may need help with!

First: Don't stress! No one knows what they want to do with the rest of their lives while they're in high school, and that's ok. Your freshman, and sophomore, year of college is a great time to explore new things and find out what you really like to do. Students always change their minds and their majors. You don't have to know! Relax and allow yourself time to take classes about new topics, apply for internships, and see what fits you best! Second: You are not the only nervous person going into college. When your first days comes, everyone else is probably just as nervous as you are. Be yourself, relax, and you'll make friends and feel like you "fit in" in no time.

Do your best and don't allow yourself to be trapped. Do what you want to do, and don't let anyone tell you different

As a high school senior, I would go back and tell myself that although I lived somewhat a charmed life up til then, not everthing goes your way. You are not invincible. You will get sick. You will get bad grades. You will even cry sometimes. And those same times you may have to stand alone but as along as you are true to yourself, things will work themselves out eventually. I would also tell myself to try to save early so that I could accomplish some goals that have still yet to be completed. If you keep working towards your goals, they will be accomplished as long as you have the passion and drive to complete what you started. Transferring is the easy part , being true to yourself might be challenged. In the end experience makes you the expert. Good luck!

Never give up. Follow your dreams and make it happen because it can happen. Apply for as many scholarships as you can because it is not as easy as others lead you to believe. With every private loan that you apply for, you will need a co-signer no matter what people tell you and it is not easy to find a co-signer.

Please be patient and positive. Your first year will be awesome, like everyone says it will be, but do not forget that there are always bad parts. It will be lonely in the beginning while you try to figure things out, but do not stray and conform to the bad habits that surround you and your newfound freedom. College finals and midterms are a hectic time where everyone is on edge, so understand there are others suffering with you. Also, please don't let your hygiene sway. By forming better eating and exercise habits, you physically and emotionaly felt ten times better. And last but not least, relax. Although a 4.0 sounds fantastic, lack of sleep and heart conditions due to stress don't sound as fantastic. Please try not to get to this level of stress, it'll worry your family sick.

If I could go back in time and talk to my high school self, I would say, “Be open to explore everything.” It is important to focus on your goals and your major, but it is also beneficial and a very good experience to try and explore new things. Being a well rounded student and having some knowledge in other areas of education is extensively positive. I would also tell my high school self to take full advantage of all the opportunities presented to myself. Paying for college is not an entirely pleasant experience. However, with the right focus, dedication, and persistence, it can be achieved and has numerous payoffs in the end. That is not to say to exhaust oneself or allow oneself to become overwhelmed with the process, because it is one of those tiring and time consuming milestones in life. But, my high school self should be willing and patient, and take advantage of those opportunities that best suit her. I advise that the best way to go about it is to do a little bit of everything; research, phone calls, and complete applications, day by day.

Choose a campus that matches your personality and a school that has a variety of programs that may interest you.

I have only been at Towson for one semester, but I have really enjoyed it. Venturing from my small town in Maryland made up of approximately 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} caucasion people, I have certainly enjoyed the diversity college brings. The church I have been attending is made of primarily African Americans, so it's been a unique experience being the minority for once. I have also learned quite a bit in my classes, some of which are focused in my major, elementary education. Having a few of my general education classes geared towards my major keeps me interested in what I am learning. Even in my "unrelated" classes, Geography and Sociology, I have learned information that is important for any adult to know: what is happening around the world, and how society works. Additionally, I have gained experience in meeting people by sitting with people I didn't know in the dining hall. Finally, I feel more confident in every stride I make as I have learned to do certain things on my own. I've had a taste of independence, and as a result, I am more comfortable making my own decisions instead of relying on my parents.

I have attained a tremendous amount of information at Towson University, from not only the academics, but also the social atmosphere and lifestyle. College has allowed me to branch out and learn many new skills. Not only have i started my path to become a Nurse, but i have also developed leadership qualities, better study and eating habits, and a whole new perspective on wellness. It has allowed me to live a more independent life, where I am able to make my own decisions and do not need a parent present to do so. This independent lifestyle will help me in my future, where I will have to make choices that I am unsure of, but will inevitably have to make. Also, college has made me into a better person, where I can stand up for myself and can say "no," to things I do not want to do. College is a place where you learn who you are and what kind of future you want to have. It has taught me many lessons in, and out of the classroom.

I think that I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I've only been attending Towson University for 5 months, but in that small amount of time there was a lot i've learned. With college being the first time i've really been away from home i've learned how to handle money responsibly, how to manage time (a very important thing to know, especially in college), and how to keep up my own nutrition. I've learned how to be an independent person and how to take care of myself. Attending Towson has been valuable to me becuase it's helping me further my education so I can be successful in life and become an independent person.

This is only my first year attending Towson University. Prior to Towson, I attended Frederick Community College, in Frederick, Maryland. I graduated from FCC with an associates. Moving on to Towson University was a very good move for me, this University is a fantastic place. Most of the professors are willing to help you and are actually graduates and employeed in the subject they are teaching. Most of the professors are part-time professors, which means they usually have another full-time job. It's nice to have a teacher who really works in the field you are learning about. Towson tries to help you as much as possible and are very accomidating. When I get my degree from Towson University, it will be very very valuable to my future.

My time at MCTC ( the 2 year college I attend) has been an extremely valuable experience. The demographic of the college draws from a wide range of the populace creating many opportunities for new cultural interactions. In addition I found the class sizes to be to a great advantange in tackling the core courses that I required prior to transfering to the four year university. The only downside to the experience was (as is true at any university) that I had to "stay on top of" the school to make sure I was taking the classes that I needed and at times had to "fight" to get into needed classes in a timely manner. Overall I would highly recommend going to a 2-year school to complete your required courses as the class sizes and price goes a long way in establishing a good start to you post high school academic career.

Making friends

When I reflect on my University experience, I realize just how much it has given me beyond simple academic knowledge. Of course I have been exposed to a plethora of new ideas and have had interests awakened in me that I was unaware of until recently -- but ultimately the most valuable thing I have learned is ability to be independent successfully and with certainty. The large workload -- coupled with an active social life and a new-found freedom to do whatever I wanted when I wanted -- presented me with temptations. I could do the work on my own accord or I could ignore it in favor of other activities. Thus far, I have managed to keep myself focused on my work. I now take sole responsibility for the way I manage my time and effort. I set goals for myself and work hard to achieve without any outside prompting. This has ultimately helped shape my sense of self. I feel that I will be able to walk away from my college experience not only with a degree, but with the confidence that I am at least somewhat prepared to face upcoming challenges in my life without assistance.

In life you cannot "buy" friends or happiness. This school has a large range of diverse students, but many of them are within the upper middle class family bracket. I learned that it is a much valuable experience if you do not get everything handed to you, but work towards things you want.

Towson University was a valuable experience because not only did I get the best education for my buck but I also made so many connections that assist in my list of networking opportunities that I have used in the workforce since graduation. I was able to utilitize many of the amenities offered (intramural sports, clubs, trips, etc.) and that too has broaden my horizons on life experiences.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is more than just acedemics. Not only have I learned about myself academically, but I also learned about living with different people, and about myself. I learned that I need complete silence for me to do quality work, and I learned that I should get all of my important work done before the sun goes down, because once that sun goes down, time goes by very fast living in dorms. It has been valuable to attend college because without college I would never realize that I'm not missing out when I don't go out and get trashed every week. Also, I would never have experienced the dorm life; staying up until crazy times and wake up two hours later for class, laughing all night with floormates, and just enjoying the time I have with the family I was assigned to Freshmans year. The biggest lesson I've learned thus far in college has nothing to do with school or grades, rather it has to do with making the most of what you got, and taken advantage of the time you have with the people that you're surrounded with.

In my first semester attending University after a six year hiatus I've learned to integrate myself into a younger, more mobile, technology oriented crowd. Naive they may be, and only five or six years my juniors (most of them) but they are light years ahead of my in terms of their engagement with the highly connected info-centric world that we live in. While I was stepping on stones in a village in Iraq or Afghanistan, perhaps where Alexander the Great once trod in Babylon or Bactria, these kids were treading on electrons in our Global village, connecting and sharing and discovering. I discovered too. I saw our new world and dove in and out, but for a while I chose not to participate...as much. It is amazing how fast our world has turned in half a decade, lightyears fast. Perhaps I'm an old soul, though not quite even a quarter century old, the last of my generation. Still, I will keep one foot grounded in the old world of rocks and stone, and the other in cyberspace. Perhaps it will tear be apart, but I've learned to tread lightly.

Learning is a lifelong process and I have acquired valuable experience attending college, particularly a US college. For instance, I never knew I could deliver a speech in public. I only realized after I was nominated by my instructor to represent my school, San Bernardino Valley College in a speech contest. In retrospect, I arrived the United States about a year ago and in my first semester, I faced the problems of studying in the cold of winter, and not knowing how to best communicate because of my deep accent. Again, I faced the challenge of not knowing my way around the campus and its environs. Everything was different from my native country. However, as the semester unfolded, I gradually adapted to the new lifestyle and environment. Attending college has opened my eyes to potential opportunities, enabled me to understand different cultures and shaped my life tremendously as I now know my rights and ethics. Furthermore, college science has enabled me understand the world I live in, the earth, and the universe. Aain, attending college has given me an edge as I am able to articulate my speech and communicate my ideas clearly and concisely.

College (especially at the community college level) has benefited me by allowing me to explore a variety of subjects. This has allowed me to pick a major I both enjoy and excel at, as well as making my personal knowledge base better rounded. I’ve been able to avoid switching majors several times by taking lower level classes in multiple subjects until I found the major that was right for me. Also, I’ve been able to network with professors and students in varying fields of interest, not just my major. In this way, I might not major in all the subjects that interest me, but I am still able to be a part of that community, still pursuing other interests. In my case, I’m a physics major, but I spend a great deal of time with music, drama, or political science majors. My favorite haunt on campus is, in fact, the practice rooms in the music building. Finally, I’ve been able to make connections with several larger universities both by keeping in touch with friends that have moved on or through my advisors. Thank you for your time.

I have taken a lot away from my college experience. I think that this University has helped me become a more educated, well-rounded, and motivated individual. The friends I have made here, I know I will have for years to come. My education I have taken away was well worth every penny and more. Overall I’m very glad that I chose to attend Towson University to obtain my B.A in Deaf Studies and will miss it greatly when I Graduate this spring and move forward in my interpreting program in the fall.

I am currently attending graduate school, something that I never thought I'd do. I returned to school after graduating with a BS in 1999 and it was the best thing I've ever done. I've been able to have a new perspective this time around, and have learned so much. I am currently in a Master's of Education program, learning how to teach a diverse student population, something so important because the world is becoming more culturally and racially diverse everyday. I've learned how important it is to teach every child in a way that they learn best, and if that means differentiating lessons for each individual, then that's what I will do. I am looking forward to applying what I've learned in grad school to help educate the children of tomorrow because it's to the benefit of all of us.

The most I'v e gotten out of my college experience so far is the experiences I have been through and the lessons those experiences have taught me. College is a place where I met new people, learned new personalities, and opened my mind up to new cultures and ethinic groups. Towson is a very diverse school and it has help me to be accomidated with new cultures by interaction and conversation. college is vauble to attend becasue not only does it advance me in my studies but it also gives me cultural diversity. College is inportanrt because I believe that better my educational I will be able to succced in my life's goal to become a neurologist. i value the education i recieve at Towson University because I know that without this education my life's goal will never be able to be complate.

Attending and graduating from college with a degree in Nursing will allow me to have a job that I like, can help others, and hopefully, receive a livable wage. Towson's Nursing Program is set up to do many clinicals at local hospitals. I have become familiar with several hopsitals in the area and hopefully will be able to find employment after graduating. In addition, because of Towson University's diverse student population I have met many people from different ethnic, religious, economic, social, and geographic backgrounds. This has helped me to be able to accept and get along with those different from me. I can see how a college degree can help my future and I have become more appreciative of the sacrifices and hard work my parents have made to make college a reality for my siblings and me.

I have been able to attend school on a regular basis, taking a full load of classes each and every semester, and I look forward to graduating in the next year and a half as a nurse with a bachelors' degree. I have discovered that I love helping and taking care of people in need, particularly the elderly. I have also found that I am very good with the elderly when in comes to talking with them and getting them the best care that they deserve. Nursing is a profession that requires care and patience, and not many people possess those type of skills. I believe that I do and I will make an outstanding nurse in the near future!

So far, my college experience has been a learning one, both academically speaking, as well as socially speaking. I'm a lot more self-supportive now, and I hardly rely on my parents, except for getting to and from home. I've done a lot of things on my own, and I've applied for a few jobs to make my own money, instead of getting help from my parents as much. I've also learned that college is really not that difficult if you just do what you're supposed to do; honestly, I feel sometimes like it's easier than high school, because there's so much time to get your work done. It's just really nice, I've loved the fall semester so far. I can't wait until next semester.

Towson University has been of much importance in my life. Before college I was very sheltered and shy, and although I still am at times, Towson has helped me to come out of my shell and be more open to the opportunities that Towson has to offer. I went rock climbing all freshman year, and before college, I would not even think of going rock climbing. I also would have never met the people and friends that I now know, and I am so grateful to have them in my life. If I had to go back and do the application processes again and redecide where I wanted to go, it would be a whole lot more simple. Towson would definately be my first choice.

College has thought me about responsibility by taking things in my own hands and moving on in my life. I

The most valuable thing I have gotten out of my college experience was an opportunity to study a field that is not widely known. I was a Family Studies major, and most people give me strange looks when I tell them that. Family Studies encompasses social service fields and is similar in a lot of ways to social work. However, the major itself is multidisciplinary and gave me the opportunity to take classes in education, sociology, psychology, family studies, and health, to name a few. I transferred to Towson after my freshman year of college, and I feel like I was supposed to find the Family Studies program here at Towson because while I am interested in a lot of things, I was not sure I wanted to pursue a degree solely in one field, such as psychology or sociology. From my college experience, I have also learned acceptance. As a private school student, I was a bit sheltered from certain things. Going to Towson helped open my eyes, in a positive way, to other ways of life. I feel the diversity of Towson's campus has helped prepare me for a job in human services.

I have gotten so much out of my experience for the first year at Towson. I have no only met so many new people, who I have all become friends with, but I have also been able to join a bunch of activities that allows me to be a part of my school. It has been so valuable to attend school because it has started to prepare me for my future. I allows me to earn an education, which still preparing myself for adult hood. I have to wake myself up in the morning and be able to take care of myself. Taking on responsibility is a major thing in college because no one else cares what you do. You have to do it all alone.

So far I have had a great college experience. When I choose the college I was going to attend, I choose Maryland which is thousands of miles away from home. I did this because I wanted to push my independence and strive to succeed on my own. And that is exactly what college has done for me. I have become such a stronger and well rounded person because college pushes you to your maximum potential. I have learned a lot in school, but as well as outside of school. Living on your own is a whole different experience, but one that pushes you to grow up and make decisions on your own. I no longer had mommy and daddy there to make decisions for me and to help me with my work, or to get things done for me. I was all on my own and had to figure everything out for myself. College teaches you real life responsibilty that you will stick with you even after your college experience is over.

Attending college has helped me to realize my strengths as a student. I am a leader and a go getter, which has been invaluable at college. It has also gotten me excited about teaching others what I have learned.

I am in my first year of college and the knowledge that I have been given is invaluble. I am learning to become a computers and electrical engineer. There is alot of demand for someone in that field in todays world. Everywhere u turn around there are computers so for someone to have an education in the computers field is very valuble. I would like to better understand the way that electronics and computers work so I may be able to create an alternative power source through electricity. The possiblities are endless and with the current knowledge i am gain through school I can accomplish that goal. It is a great task to take on in this day and age because of all the alternative fuel supplies that so many people are trying to achieve. College is and will continue to be an everyday eye opener for me and I want all I can get out of it.

So far, I have learned a great deal of interesting information pertaining to my major. Learning these things just makes me want to learn even more, and strive harder to get to my ultimate goal, which is to become a doctor someday. Some of my classes are just so fun to attend, so I am always excited for class the next day!

My college experience has allowed me the opportunities to grow both academically and personally. The various types of classes allow me to expand my knowledge on certain topics, and learn about new subjects altogether. The classes also allow me to discover new subjects that interest me. The classes push me to challenge myself and because of this I have produced work at a level I never imagined I could. The social life on my campus has allowed me to join different clubs that involve my interests and even find new interests as well. The large student body has also allowed me to meet many different people from all walks of life and get to learn about their interests and values. College has also been valuable because it has provided me with the chance to gain more independence. I have to balance my time to maintain my grades as well as participate socially, I have to get myself up for class on time and when I should go to sleep. The independence I have begun to gain will allow me to successfully transition into the work world after I complete college. These skills will aid me in all my future endeavors.

My experience in college has been overwhelming. The campus is so much bigger than my high school and everyone is hardcore dedicated to all their classes. I one day want to be self- disciplined like that. You do not see anyone fooling around, getting in trouble or just roaming around looking dumb. I have not yet attended my classes yet, they will start in the fall. But, I do value something already, being able to attend a college which I am sure that not everyone gets the chance to do.

My mother encouraged and instilled in all of her children that education was important because it had the power to expose us to new ideas, awaken passions that we never knew we had and it would teach us how to think. She shared with me a quote by Abraham Lincoln, paraphrased that education is not to earn a living but rather to teach us what to do with a living when we earned one. She also instilled in us that your education can never be taken away. CND has been my best post secondary school experience. The college recruiter recognized and alerted me to my potential in education. At CND, I don't get treated as "just" a student, adult or professional, but I get treated with dignity and respect- like a real person and I feel as if I really do belong there. This is important because I work in schools with students who don't get treated with a sense of belonging and I feel that CND has nurtured a compassion that I can share with others. I love that the school embraces diversity, promotes and respects femininity and supports my faith which is essential to my being.

I have never attended college before. I would like to enroll into an online course as soon as possible.

What my college experince has taught me is that there is always room to further knowledge no matter what the topic maybe. What I mean by my statetment is that I am at an age where I thought I knew everything and didn't really see why I needed to further my education until after my first semester of school. It was after that I learned that there is no limit on knowledge there is always something more out there for you to learn. Learning this has become handy to me because I never excpect to much out of someone. I dont hold a conversation with them and assume they will have all the answers.

I will be a continuing student at Towson University for the Fall 2010 school year and I will admit my college experience was exciting and valuable experience. I have met to new people that have different backgrounds than myself which gave me more knowledge about a person and their own personal backgrounds. This allowed me to learn outside of the classroom without even opening a book which was exciting to me because I did not expect to learn from so many different people. My college experience is valuable to me becasue I come from a family inwhich most of my aunts, uncles, and cousins did not finish highschool., which I feel is unacceptable. I believe education is key to success in life and without it how can you conqour obstacles that may come your way? College gives me the opportunity to advance in life and conqour goals I have set for myself. New knowledge, self reliance, and persistance are key to my college experince which makes college a valuable place to attend.

I have learned to live on my own and be responsible for my own well being. I have to get all my work done without anyone telling me to and I have to do everything else in my daily life on my own that would have usually been taken care of at home by my mom.

I have gotten a lot out of my college expereince. A week before my classes started I was so nervous. I wanted to prolong college for as long as possible. However when I got here everything changed. The expereince was so great that it did not start a new chapter in my life, it started a new book as the completion of high school ended the first book. Towson is such a diverse place and because of this i am able to experience different cultures from all around the world. Any race or ethnic background, you name it, and Towson has a club for it. From Africa to Native Americans, to Asians, I have experienced each culture from the music to the food. I am so glad that I have decided to come Towson because Towson has taught me to step out of my comfort zone and take risks. I have learned that when you step out of your comfort zone you have a lot more fun, and in the end you become a well rounded individual.

Since going to school, I have definitely become more responsible and better with money management. I've made friendships that I am looking forward to continuing for the next 3 and a half years. The most valuable thing so far is the opportunity it has gotten me already as a freshman. I am currently volunteering in the Baltimore Aquarium's Animal Programs department. There I do a lot of dirty work; cleaning bird cages as well as snake and lizard cages, I help with enrichment, and cleaning and replacing food and water dishes. I get to do some fun things as well such as handling the snakes, lizards, and Sugar Gliders in presentations to the public and feeding the snakes inluding Boa Constricters and a Black Headed Python. From doing this I have also begun doing dolphin observations for the Baltimore Aquarium. For the observations I watch the nursey dolphin group during a 3 hour shift to evaulate how the pregnant dolphin is acting along with how the rest of the group is interracting with her. I enjoy doing both things very much and going to Towson University as Animal Behavior major has made these two things possible.

It takes alot of courage to attend a school alone after your four years with friends you have known for years. I must say my first semester was scary with no friends except my roommate who found a friend very quickly. I did hang around her when we saw each other but it was still difficult. You have to step out of your comfort zone and just get involved and meet as many people as you can, starting in clubs that you are interested in and just opening up to the other students in your class. In my last week of my first semester I finally spoke to this girl who sat next to me the whole semester. Guesss what? We are great friends today. Although I've only been there one semester I have learned it is easier not to go at it alone. Take the time to learn about the people around you.