Voorhees College Top Questions

Advice I would give myself as a high school senior is this. Meiona start applying now to getting into a great college that will help you become the best to be successful. Get a job and start saving to help get a jump start of your college experience. the paper work will be hard but you have to complete it on time and it is very important. College life so far is grest. You have great friends and you are with the person you love. Going to college is going to help you succed in life and become the future Doctor you want to be. You will make your mothe and Family proud, you will also be missing them alot but its worth it. College isn't so bad the class are more challenging but it will all pay off in the end. Keep working hard through your senior year and come out at your best. Becoming a doctor is your dream and fullfiling that dream will be amazing. No one will do it for you they can only help you along the way. Dont ever give up , fight through it. Theres no greater feeling then feeling successful in life.

Well, in high school i couldn't find focus but as soon i was in college i was around people who want to be sucessful and i learn from that

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself that I really need to buckle down and continue to work hard. I would also tell myself to explore my options at different schools other than Voorhees College and not to spend all that money in senior items. And because I am a somewhat quiet person I would tell myself to break out of that and get to know people because boredom brings curiosity and sadness. Also, i would tell myself not to take any pity from anyone and do not ride people in my vehicle that I do not know or trust. My advice is to myself would be "to be smart and never let anyone bring you down". That is what i would tell myself if I could go back in time to talk to myself as a high school senior.

Knowing what I know now as a college student, I would tell myself as a high school senior to take all the time necessary before deciding on a college. I would also tell myself to get as high of a GPA as possible and explore all options available after graduation.

The advise I would give myself is first and foremost always stay true to yourself, never let your environment define who you are. Next, take time and get to know people before you call anyone your friend because majority of these people will just use you and take your kindness for weakness. But above all keep God first in everything you every do. Pray every morning He allows you to wake up and every night that He allows you to have made it through without any harm. Build a great reputation with the faculty and staff because they will help guide you through school and with them you could have greater internships or employment opportunities ( you never know who they know). Lastly, have self-discipline. In college you are responsible for yourself, so know when you can afford to go out and have fun and when you have to stay in to study or finish your work.

Assuming I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would have told myself to apply for colleges and scholarships at the begining of the school year. If I could have went back I also would have told myself to get help on things about colleges and play a bigger role as a citizen in my community. If I could have told myself these things I would have been a very prepared freshman at Voorhees College.

What I have gotten out of this college experience so far as an undergraduate college freshman is a wide awakening to what some may call the "real world." College has taught me to become more organized, more aware of my surroundings and the opprtunities out there and a the seperation from a little girl to a woman. College has broaden my horizons to new heights and new discoveries of all kinds of people that you might not get the chance to experience just by walking past an individual on a day to day bases. The experience is one to remember for years to come and extremely valuable due to the fact that I took a leap of faith to go on and futher my education and make something out of yourself. I also vlue the fact that as a first generation student it builds self confidence and assures you that anything can happen and dreams can come true through hard work and perseverance. I last but not least value what we Voorhees College (VC) students like to call that "Tiger Pride."

My College expericene has really allowed me to change the way i look at society. I barely made it out of high school and as a result was unable to get into the college i desired. I ended up spending a year outside of school working at a local subway. Finally one day i had enough and visited Housatonic community college. Everyone there was so helpful and it gave a completely different vibe than anything i've ever felt before. Everyone there WANTED to be there. They just wanted to learn. There was young and old learning together smiling and laughing. Sometimes even crying when the semester drew o a close. College isnt something to just go to because its the right thing to do. I've learned that its a powerful thing that can bring grown men to tears getting a degree or have an old man listen to a teen about study styles so that he can retain information better. As i leave to UConn now i will never forget what i felt at hcc. And can only hope to be writing this about UConn in a year's time.

Attending an HBCU has been the most liberating experience of my life. I say this because I came from a very diverse high school and grew up in a majority white neighborhood. I had no idea that life in Denmark, SC would be so different from the life I was so accustomed to. My first semester at college I made friends and lost them, I made mistakes and learned from them, and I lost control of who I was for awhile. Although my grades were excellent my first year, I still had a hard time adjusting just like any other freshman. The first semester of my sophomore year came around and it was then that I began to find myself again. I began getting more involved, praying more, and contemplating hard about what the future would hold for me. I began to feel that I could do anything I set my mind to and that I was going to be different. I told myself that this is the time to start making things count. With that realization, I came to the conclusion that I'm at Voorhees College for a reason and I plan to do my best here.

I have gotten out of my college experience is an education that have prepared me to become competitive with other college graduates of my peers and a degree which will allow me to be marketable in my chose field of Organizational Management and a foundation for me to continue to pursue my Master's degree in the Fall 2011. It has been valuable to attend Voorhees College, Denmark, SC because the program of study has allowed me to continue to work and raise my two daughters. My education is priceless and will open the career doors of opportunity for me. I hope the value of service Voorhees College has given me will afford another the same opportunity.

College Life is hard and nothing like high school. The first couple of day of class was awsome and thought that college was easy and that all my teachers made it seem hard. I was all about living life and not caring that much about school. I would never do anything in my classes just enough to pass the class. Doing homework and studying were two thinkgs that I was not good at. Once finals came , I found myself in a perdicament where i didnot know how to study and I was stressed out. I ended up failing the first semester but the next semester I was determined to get higher grades. Sitting down and reading a text book is harder said than done, I found out that studing for me was not going to be easy. Time managment was something I also had to learn for the second semester. Learning how to manage time and learn how to study were things I had to master fast in order to be successful in college.

I have gotten alot out of Voorhees College. I have learn that if I really want to achieve my goals, I have to stay focus at all times. During the years here at Voorhees College I found out that no one has to be afraid to ask for any kind of help. Meaning when a student is having a problem with his or her assignments, the school recommend that your seek help from a tutor or the professors. I have also learn that there's nothing wrong with making friends with someone from a different race . Voorhees College has really grown on me and I approciate everyone here.

Learning is an everyday experience and something new is learned every day. By attending Voorhees College, I have learned how to be more responsible, met new people, and learned time managment skills. Coming to college in a whole different state taught me how to be more responsible and independent. Usually I would rely on my mother to wake me up to get ready and be on time for school or for someone in the family to push me to get my assignments complete, but coming to college made me realize that they were no longer there to tell me what was needed to get done and I have now transformed into a responsible young lady, finishing my freshman year with a 3.8 and barely missing a day of class. I have also met a variety of new people, which allowed me to work on my communication skills and allowed me to become active in activities around campus and meet professors who can provide me with great references in the future. Lastly, I have learned time management skills which have helped me with keeping track of special due dates and study times. Being in college is valuable especially for learning.

During my matriculation into Voorhees College, I have been obtained many valuable lessons. Overall the most important lesson I attained was: independence. Common to most Undergraduate freshmen, entering college and no longer being under their parent’s watch and constant guidance can be a scary thing. As a first time freshmen maybe the greatest lesson I’ve learned has been independence. Once I realized that I no longer had my mother and father to carry my hand, I made it up in my mind that I would find a way to thrive by myself. Being independent required me to become particularly efficient in time management. As a student I had to make sure that during those frequent periods of no class or meetings, I had to be doing something productive whether it was studying, researching, or even resting. In addition, also common to students was working without having to follow our parent’s specified budget. Work-study however proved to be a great responsibility for me to realize what needed to be a priority in my spending. Overall college has led me to changing so many aspects of my life; to adjust to this newfound independence required ample personal growth.

Voorhees College has been my backbone for the past 3 years. I have made friends with people I would have never otherwise, and even have had the opportunity to call some people family. Outside of that, however, Voorhees has brought even more than I could possibly imagine. It has afforded me a plethora of opportunities to get out into the community and help someone other than myself. I have also been able to meet influential people in the community and VC has definitely reared me academically to be the best that I can be. My professors challenge me with every assignment to stay ahead of the competition so that I may remain at the top. I believe that Voorhees is preparing me for the future to the best of its ability. I has been valuable to attend this institution because without my education I would be nothing and the opportunities I have recieved here are so much more than I would have recieved anywhere else.

I am currently attending Voorhees College, which is a four year college. I have only completed one year so far, however, I have learned and gotten a lot out of my college experience. Since I’ve been in college I have realized that by attending college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I put my mind, and heart in to it. After completing my first year, I’ve felt a sense of accomplishment, and it gave me a spark to finish college. I am currently taking classes that ties into my major, and it has gave me a sense of job security. I now feel as if I could take on any job and out shines all other competitors. During my college experience; I’m learning that I could take care of myself, as well as be on my own. . I have learned how to be independent. Attending college is very valuable. I have built great friendships, which have allowed me to network. I have been able to volunteer, which has open many doors for me. The most valuable thing about attending college is that it provides many opportunities.

I have learned a lot of new things in college and enjoy it because I know that it is for my best and for my future. I will be the first in my family to complete college and head on to the university. My parents are very excited but can't afford to send me to college so I seek any opportunity to be able to pay my school and get my career. That's why I am applying for this scholarship.

I have gotten the chance to grow. When your miles away from home there is no one but you. You much help yourself and by doing that you will learn how to grow into an individual. I have went from a seed that my parents planted into a beautiful flower that just keeps growing. With the right care that i do for myself helps me grow each and every day. Also life is a process that everyone must grow though and I growing one day at a time. As long as I keep my focus on God, education and me, I know that I will grow into some better than the ones before me.

The things that i have gotten so far out of my college experience is that not everyone is going to like you so you just can not sweat that because even though you make a name for yourself whether it be good or bad you also are here for your education. With that being said you can not give into everything everyone says you have to also follow your gut not everyone one campus is going to be your friend some will set you on the wrong path because you are new or a freshman so do not lose yourself when you get here be yourself all the time that you are here. You should not portray yourself as oters want to see you protray yourself as you want to be seen.

Attending Voorhees College has made me become more of a man, more independent, serious towards my career, and made me aware of all the oppurtunities available out there in the world. It is very valuable to attend any college to better ones self to where he/she will be able to see the finner things in life; and explore the world. Before coming to school I was never serious about my future, but wghen I attended Voorhees College they grabbed me intsantly and tossed a lot of oppurtunities my way.The help is here, nothing is easy but with the grace of God we can do all things through Christ. Voorhees is a Episcopal College with brought me closer to God and I've gotten to be more focused since coming to Voorhees. Lastly, its valuable to attend because I personally think If a person gets successful can grab a person and that person can grab someone, so on and so on. Thank You, Darrion Lemon

Voorhees College is a very good school. The people here are ver nice and hardworking. They help you in anyway they can. Even though it's in the middle of nowhere. I'm glad I decided to come here becuase its very small and the classes are to. It gives you a better opportunity to learn mor e in the classes. People made it seem like it was a bad college but i love it. It's great. The reason I decided to go here is because Voorhees has a Softball team. My college experience has been amazing here. The faturnities and sororities are great. I'm thinking about joining The Deltas their great. They make the parties hype everything just seems so fun. I'm really glad I decided to go here.

Not only has my college experience at Rollins College been incredibly educational on a variety of subjects, I have also learned so many different facets of myself that I had not realized before college. I have become an involved leader, both on campus and in my sorority, Alpha Omicron Pi. If I had not attended Rollins, I would never have met my best, and most likely life-long friends and without them, I'm not sure if I could have made it through college. Both my friends and professors have always been there for me with academic and social problems. Any other school would have been a mistake because coming to Rollins has been one of the best choices I've ever made!

College helps me to become a better person each day. I know that if I strive to do my best, I will be successful in reaching my goals. I know that being able to go to college and being able to experience life on my own will show me how to better prepare myself for the working environment. Though college can be challenging and hard work I know that in the end my work will pay off. I feel that if I don’t attend college it will make me feel less of a person. I know that not attend college or not show my full potential will make me feel as if I am settling for less. I know that this is a great opportunity and I will not settle for anything less then I deserve.

My college experience has done numerous things in the short period of time that I have been attending, being that I am just a sophomore. I have learned to break out of the shy shell I was once trapped in. I learned how to express myself not only verbally or fashion wise but also intellectually. In short my experience has changed me for the better and has allowed me experiences I could have learned in no other setting. The college is located in rural South Carolina which was out of my personal comfort zone. Being outside of my comfort zone as well as being on my own taught me how to effectively live for myself. After all it is college and faculty and upperclassman are here to help but do not spoon feed in the least way. In conclusion, I value attending Voorhees because I know I will leave with skills and experiences that will effectively have me prepared for the vast possibilities laid before me.

Marian Wright Edelman said that “education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it.” My education and college experience is priceless to me, demands a great amount of attention, and requires hard work to be successful. I want to strive challenging myself to be focused as much as possible as I try to complete the rest of my education. My determination and focus plays the most important role in my future endeavors and success. I want to inspire future students to start their own course to success and pave the way to a valuable career. A wise individual once said that “every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” The signature of a good college education can lead to a promising, excellent future in the field you pursue.

I've gotten alot out of my college experience and with this being my freshman year there is still alot too learn. Its so many people here at Voorhees College that makes me feel at home. I learn that coming too a new school and being in a new enviroment your going too meet new people. Sometimes its your choice if you choose the right friends or not but at Voorhees College its making me grow. I dont only find myself growing but I'm also learning new things such as making a plan and setting high goals. I came too Voorhees College with fear in my heart but as time goes on the people here tell me that i can do it, not too give up, and keep reaching for the stars. This is valuable too me in so many ways because now I tell myself i can do it and i will.

After starting school at St. Phillips College I was able to get a feel of what I really wanted out of my educational institution. Being in a smaller class had the advantage of a one-on-one teacher student relationship, which I particularly enjoyed. I had to adjust my life schedule to balance out work and school. Likewise, I adjusted to the teacher expectations and study habits of collegiate life. During my experience at community college it became my understanding, as the semester progressed, that more adults were attending community college after sitting out of school a couple of years. As a result, I felt it was these students slowing down the pace of the class by asking several questions. I also realized I needed a more upbeat educational environment. Never the less, an education is important at any level. In my perspective, a student right out of High School, college has given me a great deal of interactive skills, communication skills, and patience. College is not only giving me the qualities I will need for my future career but also qualities I must have in life.

I really have not gotten a good experince out of goin to this school so far, but they do try to make the most out of our college experience. There is only so much they can do because we don't have all the resources or the money. I think the reason that they are lacking so much is because of the people they have on staff who are really not doing their job. This school seem's to focus on getting the money they need instead of keeping the students; thats why the graduation rate is low. Voorhees has so much potential , I can see alot happening for this school but the way they handle things is backwards. Voorhees strives hard to better the black community and to let us know that there is a whole world out there full of opportunity; but we're struggeling to get it and it's hard for the students who came here with nothing like myself and trying their hardest to stay here so that their future can be prosperous. My experience at this school is neutral and I want to make it better

My college experience is easily the most lifechanging experience since birth. The realization that after the completion of my degree, I will be able to earn a place in the world for myself and my daughter based on my abilities is surreal. I have the resources and skills necessary to excel in anything I attempt, and this is especially important to me since I am head of household, with no one to fall back on. The Campus Discovery scholarship would be a great blessing not only for me, but also my newborn. That is the most important thing I have gotten out of my college experience so far, is a real sense of reality, and how important it is to work hard, and earn what I have in life. The value of attending school is more than I ever could have imagined, and I feel my character has been strengthened greatly throughout this experience. Earning a degree for trade that will help other people is a priority, and I am positive I have picked the right program for my skills. Thank you, Campus Discovery for considering me for your generous scholarship.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that I never gave up. I never gave up because I am the second person in my family to go to college, and my mom she didn't even complete high school. I wanted to make her proud and also my case worker as well since I am in foster care. I also learn that colleges may not be the best and some things you want to change you can't change them. So this experience for me in college is to just do more research before I attend Grad School. I can truly say one valuable thing about Voorhees, it's well worth the educational part with the professors being there for you like a parents would. The professors go up and beyond just to help students who need it. They even take time out of their busy schedules. My overall experience has been a lesson and I am learning from it.

Out of my college experience I have gotten a sense of belonging. I haven't always been the most popular person in school. Because my skin was a few shades darker than what was deemed "beautiful" I was treated as an outcast. I didn't have that problem when I came here. I'm accepted for who I am. I finally feel like I belong. Being here at Voorhees feels like being back at home. It's one big family and I really love it! It's valuable to attend this school because you get the guidance and support you need in order to believe that you can actually be successful. Voorhees College really is a place that's "Changing Minds and Changing Lives".

Since i was a student at voorhees college i felt just like i was home. The students are nice and the teachers are very helpful. I have open up a lot since i have been here, i didnt use too talk as much alwasy been too my self. Voorhees college has change me for the better.

Out of my college experience i have gotten the real meaning of responsibilty. Learning the meaning of responsibilty is valuable because now i know what it is like to be on my own. Being that I didnt have anyone on my back all the time telling me to do my work, I had to learn the hard way. I went from depending on others to depending on myself. The valuable of responsibilty is important because it prepare you for the real world and what it have instore for you. Attending college is doing just that, its preparing me for the real world. Im learning how to do things on my own and take responsibilty and depend on myself. The value of attending college is great and if i had a chance i would not start over. I learned from my mistakes and my mistakes taught me the value of responsibilty.

My college experience has been great thus far. It has may organizations that I can get involved in, to stay determine about my education. Also the professors hear at Voorhees makes the information they teach understanding and clear. I value that i am hear in school period because not alot of people get the chance to come to college to persue their dreams. So, me being accepted into Voorhees is valuable for me to attend.

Life is not easy. Being here at Voorhees College, my first few weeks we're a little rough because i was just transitioning from the big city, Atlanta, to just a little town in South Carolina. I never really thought that I would make it this far because I dont come from a family of scholars at all. I thank god everyday that I am here and I stay focused on just one thing, my future. Ive taken and gotten alot of things out of Voorhees the last couple of months and I plan to stay and attend till I have a big house with a white picket fence around it. I am so proud to be here and plan to make the best of it to my extent. Why has it been valuable to attend? Well, a hop back into History to Ms. Evylnn Wright, and why she did the things she had to do just to start her college to make a better future for me. I spend most of my time in the Wrights-Potts library just to get my work finish. So until then i plan to get alot more out of Voorhees College.

The one thing that I've gotten out of my college experience is the friendships, and bonds that I have made with my professors and classmates that I know that I will charish forever. If nothing else I will always have those memories.

Out of my college experience so far, I have learned the value of others and the importance of a education. It has been a valuable experience to attend this institute because it is a small college and it is a great way to earn a education. Teachers knowing you by your name and not numbers.

I gotten out this college experience is if you put yourself out there. Then you will achieve everthing you came to college for .Just don't give up just keep striving for the best.

Coming to College was the best choice I ever made in my life. My reasons being is that I always thought College would be hard to complete but once I got here I learned it is not that hard. Here at Voorhees College the work is very easy, understandable, and the best part about it is that the teachers take their time and work with you so there is no excuses for failing. To me it has been valuable to attend collge because It helps futher your learning in the future, it helps you to become A better person in life, and it makes it more easier for you to find a nice paying job. Most people thought that I wouldn't make it to college but I am here at Voorhees College doing the best I can do at everything I do here. I have proved many people wrong by chosing to further my education. To the ones who thought they couldn't make it to College, I want them to know that they can only if they try their best.

While attending my local community college, I have learned a great deal about responsibility, work ethic, the value of education, and also about myself and my priorities and desire for my future. The professors have always been willing to do whatever they need to in order to help their students succeed and look forward to moving on to a four-year university. I've learned to work past the distractions of life and focus on what is most important at this stage, my education. The value of attending the community college is priceless to me. I've been given the opportunity to start my college career with the lowest cost possible, while still being given the quality of classes as I would have at a four-year university. These two years at the community college are irreplaceable stepping stones to my future.

I have gotten so much experience out of going to my local college to be a Diesel Technicain, because it has taught me how to work on all type of semi's and trailors. It makes me feel good when I fix a problem that has occurred with what ever it is that im working on. I have only been going one semister so far but i have learned so much about the trade. My instructor is one of the best around and I feel that the skills I learn here will be very benificial in my success as a Diesel Technician. The more I go to class the more I am exited about how much I will enjoy waking up to go to a job I will love doing.

I am striving as hard as I can to get my family out of the neighborhood I live in. Gunshots and fights are heard throughout the night. I am doing the best of my abilities to help my family, my greatest motivators. Ever since I was a child I always wanted to help people to help people that is why i joined the medical field. I remember in high school my algebra teacher told me that there are always going to be sick people and there are always going to be people that need to learn. He's right. Education is a huge thing in anyone's life and so is health. That pretty much sums up my decision; to be a teacher or a doctor. Everything in my life urges me to push for success. My lifestyle, family, friends, instructors, even people that I don't know that see me in my scrubs outside of school. I want what everyone wants, a fulfilling life and I need all the help I can get. I made a promise to my family and I'm not going to break that promise.

Be successful and positive all the time in life.

Being a non-traditional student, I looked for a non-traditional college. The decision to go back to school forced me to look at what, when, and where I wanted my future to unfold. I choose Virginia College because the programs are specifically formed to get you a job. Not being fond of studying, I wanted to spend the least amount of time studying to get a job that would challenge me and brighten my future. I know I am getting the information I need to perform a job that is available. Also, the classes are small enough so I can concentrate and get plenty of questions answered. The most valuable experience I have had is the hands on training from the instructors that still work in the field that I am trying to learn. This was not what I expected when I signed up for college. I expected long boring lectures with lots of papers. I have had to write my share of papers but there has never been a boring lecture. The most valuable thing I have learned is that I am going to be prepared when I get to the next phase of my life, my career.

I, Lawrence A, Burwell, find it relevent to success to attend school of higher education. While in college, I've had the opportunity to engage myself in a community in which everyone has one positive ultimate goal. This goal is ultimately to obtain a bachelors degree (B.A) or (B.S). I've met very influential figures who encouraged me to attend school and better myself, whether it is educationally, spiritually, or mentally. There are a plethora of things ive gotten out of my college experience, and they may include, but not limited to, building social confidence, improved learning skills, confidence to persue the finer things in life and a host of others. Personally, I believe school cannot be detrimental to anyones life, therefore, I believe everyone should attend, or at least, make an attempt. In conclusion, I believe college was a great experience for me and my life benefited from it a great deal. With that said, im pretty sure if one can prosper in college another one can duplicate the feat.

A sense of accomplishment that I haven't felt from anything else that I have done. Confidence,pride. Some admiration from others. Use the skills learned to volunteer and help others. Knowing I can take care of myself and be on my own during college. Friendships.. The greatest benefit was the completion of a long term plan/goal. Realizing because of college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I want to. The importance of a college education is very important because of the opportunity to gain valuable resources during your tenure. The more connections which are collected during your college career, the more options you will have when you begin your job search. Once you have ended your job search and have started your career, however, the importance of a college education has not been exhausted. Having a college degree often provides for greater promotion opportunity. I have learned alot by going to college. So why i attend college the reasoning does not begin and end with the job aspect. A good education is beneficial from many different viewpoints, and while the importance of a college education is quite evident for many high school students.

I have been attending Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, AR through a Presidential Scolarship and plan on attending The University of Arkansas in the Spring. Even though it is a community college, I still have had a wonderful experience. In many Universities the classes are quite large, and in some cases, one may not be able to learn in that environment and it becomes less personal. At my college, the average class size is around 20, which gives me much more personal time with the teacher, this has been my best experience by far. Because there are smaller classes, you can also get to know everyone who is taking the class with you, and help each other accordingly. All of my teachers have been great so far (except for maybe one), and are invested in the success of their students. Having a more personal college experience has been the most valuable aspect of my college career so far, and I hope that my next college will be able to offer a similar experience.

My college experience has been something so influential in my life that it is the single most rewarding experience to date in my life. As a student here at my beloved Voorhees College I have flourished into the man that myself and others have learned to love. I have made friends that have imparted values and interactions that will leave a lasting impression on the way I exist in society. Due to the hands-on and personal environment here at the school, I have taken my knowledge and scholastic abilities to heights that I couldn't fathom reaching had I have never stepped foot on this campus. The faculty has taught me through tough love and compassion, that as an African American student in this present day and time I must excel at anything that I can to make a difference not only in my community, but in the way that we are perceived in society as a whole. As someone who didn't initially intend on attending school, I encourage anyone considering not coming to college upon high school graduation to consider the unparalleled experience I have had as incentive to take advantage of this valuable life-long lesson.

I have gotten a lot from my experience so far because I'm learning more about who I am as a person as well as who my true real friends are in life. My faith is getting stronger and stronger each and every day, I do have my ups and downs, but it come with the trails that I face on a daily bases on campus.