Deciding on a four year university to transfer to can be a very stressful decision. Talking to recruiters from many different schools has revealed one thing; they all believe their school is the best. Recruiters are not going to disclose the problem areas of their programs, nor highlight areas where other schools are stronger. Therefore, leaving students to compare and contrast, everything the schools offer, and attempt to make an informed decision. When comparing the different electrical engineering programs, it seemed that every school claimed to be the most innovative, and had the ability to offer the most opportunities to their students. When looking specifically at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham it became evident that their programs were very similar. Both schools require the same computer and engineering seminar classes and both require that their students achieve a “C” or higher in their math and science courses. Where they truly stood out from one another is in their transfer requirements, the organizations available on campus, and the cost of attendance. As a transfer student, one of the most important aspects of choosing any college is making sure that all of the requirements can be met. The University of Alabama requires that to transfer in, the student must have maintained a 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale, which is a “C” average. They also require that to be classified as a transfer student versus a freshman student,
The history of Texas A&M University, the first public institution of higher education in Texas. The Texas A&M University was first approved by the United States Congress on July 2, 1862. This act provided for donation of public land to the states for the purpose of funding higher education whose “leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies, and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning as are related to agriculture and mechanic arts." The State of Texas agreed to create a college under the terms of the morrill act in November 1866, but actual formation didn’t come until the establishment of the Agricultural and mechanical College of Texas by the state legislature on April 17, 1871. A commission created to locate the institution accepted the offer of 2,416 acres of land from the citizens of Brazos County
In the McWhorter School of Building Science in the College of Architecture, students have had a 100% employment rate in the two previous semesters (Nobles). This statistic alone shows one perk Auburn University has over many other colleges. Auburn University is the best college because it has the best job opportunities, the best major, and the best traditions.
There are three schools students may have an interest in, these colleges are: Cal Poly Pomona, San Diego State University, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The information a student could research are graduation rate, admission rate, jobs out of school, curriculum, greek life, and the student to faculty rate. With the curriculum set at each university, many courses are offered to potential students. After one earns a degree, based on a specific curriculum, schools try to help one student get a job once that pupil have graduated. In the upcoming paragraphs one student could participate on campus: the fun in engaging in greek life, or how in class, the student to faculty ratio may affect a student 's learning. By gathering information
Overall, Texas A&M offers a great opportunity for me. Trying to get into this university alone will give me the opportunity to get better and try my hardest. I also love the fact that this school has a 20:1 student faculty ratio. I have always went to a small student faculty ratio school and I want to continue it. Last but not least, the computer science program is perfect for me. I can pursue my dream to have a job that is related with computer
Alabama A&M is better known as Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University. This is a historically black university. Alabama A&M is located just a few miles from where the originally was built in Normal AL. Its first president, Dr. William Hooper Council, an ex-slave, established this university. In 1875 Alabama officials used the Morrill Act of 1862 that allowed state government to establish schools for black teachers and students. Alabama A&M University was one of seventeen new land-grant black institutions established under the Morrill Act. When the doors of the school swung open in 1875 the name was Huntsville Normal School and was located in downtown Huntsville, Alabama. The school consisted of only 61 students and 2 teachers. In 1878 the school developed an industrial education program, and due to the success of the program the school petitioned to change its name to State Normal and Industrial School in Huntsville. The Alabama Legislature approved their request and also rose the funding from 1,000 dollars to 4,000 dollars per year. Under the second Morrill Act in 1890, the university received government funded land for the first time. Having this land allowed students to study agriculture and mechanical studies. In 1896 the name was renamed the State Agricultural and Mechanical College for Negroes. In 1919, institution became recognized as a junior college and was renamed again as the State Agricultural and Mechanical Institute for Negros. After a whole 2
The Harris-Stowe State University began in the year 1857 after the St. Louis Public Schools decided to establish a school meant specifically for white students. Initially, the state named the school Harris Teachers College. The naming of the school was in regard to the honor of William Torrey Harris who served as a St. Louis superintendent of schools as well as the Commissioner of Education in the United States.in the year 1920, the university had the opportunity to offer a four-year bachelor’s degree for arts and education courses. Furthermore, the St. Louis school system established an educational system that trained black teachers in 1890, changing the university’s name to Stowe Teachers College. The latest name was on the honor of Harriet Beecher Stowe. In 1954, the Supreme Court under the case of Brown v. Board of Education ruled the integration of Stowe and Harris colleges to form one institution under a merger that saw the creation of Harris Stowe State University (Wetstein, 2010, p.16). Consequently, the university entered the state system of public higher education.
All colleges/universities have things in common as well as individual differences which make them all unique in their own way. School preference is based upon each person’s own goals, dreams, and aspirations. Two schools that can be compared are Massasoit Community College and ITT Technical Institute. Before examining the two schools to determine which is the better investment, a brief history of each is outlined to give the reader the advantage of knowing their subjects of comparison before drawing a conclusion. Although there are an abundance of colleges for students to attend, the selection that is subject to comparison is based upon personal experience attending both colleges. The information described is from external resources, such as each college’s Course Catalogs and from personal experience attending the school[s].
Arkansas State University created from a farming school established on April 1, 1909 by Act 100 of the 37th Arkansas General Assembly. It was made as one of four Arkansas secondary schools to show agribusiness, agriculture and the craft of material assembling. Today, the college gifts bachelor's, expert's and doctoral degrees through its different universities. With front line research capacities, Arkansas State is expanding on its initial hundred years and looking to what's to come.
Alabama Legislature accepted a State Normal School and the institutions for the Education of African American Teachers and Students. The act would take result only if the leader and trustees of Lincoln Normal School would place that foundation at the discarding of the state in order for the new university to be created. The first president of the university was George N. Card, who accepted that establishment. In 1874, he commanded the power in reorganizing Lincoln Normal School in Marion as America's first state held educational institution for African Americans.
It is inevitable that sacrifices will have to be made when choosing schooling, but for some, only nonessential sacrifices; the quality and content of the academic program cannot and should not be sacrificed for a change in location. However, financial needs are also important to consider and may unfortunately be an overriding factor. Taking into account all of the criteria previously described, many believe that the best school of the two is Clemson University. Although not as fulfilling in the extracurricular aspects, it has an extremely extensive and reputable engineering program whose costs will not be excessive. In addition, its proximity to mountains is convenient, and the nearby coastline is appealing as well. However, in light of the extremely selective process that each applicant undergoes before being accepted, it is realistic to say that there is a fair chance that most students who apply may not be accepted. In this case, another great choice would be the University of South Carolina. Although not exactly on par with the engineering program at Clemson, it is relatively strong. In addition, the full cost will most likely be alleviated with state scholarships. Although these colleges seem like the correct choice for now, it is inevitable that students preferences may change and with it their choices in colleges. However, with experience in researching and deciding
Loyola University of Maryland in the up and coming year is official welcoming an additional group of students that will participant along with class of 2021. This group of individual consist of 200 or so older adults. These adults are all over 70 years of age and are craving to be back in the classroom. The adults range from different medical backgrounds to different ages. Although this is a great campus, Loyola can make more improvements to accommodate their newest members of the Loyola community. With these new students is then must impact the dynamic of the residence halls, classrooms, support services, and everything that is given to the average aged undergrad college student. Loyola would also be able to supply the needs for the different types of aging such as normal and abnormal so everyone is given the same opportunities to excel. Changing the method Loyola has been accustomed to for years, this will create a positive image on older adults. Therefore, with Loyola allowing these individuals to attend and support their necessities, this then opens new doors to the older community and education.
"One must return to the past in order to move forward", is an old African proverb that has been used to explain the purpose of studying history. This African proverb not only refers to the study of American history, but also the study of one's family history. Another saying that has been used to refer to the study of history is, "You must learn your history, or you are bound to repeat it." These principles can apply to education as well. The purpose of attending college is to receive a formal education. The proper approach to begin college level studies is to learn your school's history. Enlightenment of the difficulties and barriers during the early stages of a school's development; in
Choosing the right college to attend is like choosing which chocolate bar to eat. There is such a variety of chocolate bars just like there is such a variety of colleges. Some candy bars are salty and sweet while are others have additional flavors added; the same is true for colleges, there are some colleges that have unique extra- curricular activities while other colleges have very rigorous academic programs. All of the chocolate bars are good, but in the end, someone is only going to choose one—the bar that they choose is the one that they feel will satisfy their needs and wants the best. In this paper I will compare the admission requirements, degree requirements, location and demographics of Oklahoma Baptist University and Colorado State University. Also, I will explain the graduate program at Colorado State University, and the college I would choose based on all three individual college studies. Finally, I will include a high school plan that will show the classes I plan on taking in high school so I can get where I want to go.
While there are numerous recommendations that have been made to ensure an effective and efficient transfer process from a two-year college to a four-year college, scholars Jain, Herrera, Bernal and Solórzano (2011) have identified five elements that are necessary to establish transferring as a normalized process for campuses and students. “An integral concept to a transfer receptive culture is that the foundation to receive students begins prior to them arriving at the institution; such as a culture cannot be simply limited to efforts when the student arrives” (Jain, Herrera, Bernal, & Solórzano, 2011, p. 258).
Birmingham City University (abbrev. as BCU; and beforehand Birmingham Polytechnic and the University of Central England in Birmingham) is a recently settled British college in the city of Birmingham, England. It is the second biggest of five colleges in the city, the other four being Aston University, University of Birmingham, University College Birmingham, and Newman University. It is the third most very positioned of the five colleges in Birmingham as per the Complete University Guide, beneath both the University of Birmingham and Aston University. At first settled as the Birmingham College of Art with roots going back to 1843, it was assigned as a polytechnic in 1971 and picked up college status in 1992.