During my two visits to Wake Forest, one in March 2015 the other in August 2016, I spoke to several incredible and dedicated people. Their passion for Wake Forest University and its students really came across. At my second visit Thomas Ray gave the information session. He was clearly compassionate about Wake Forest and everything the university stands for. He described the culture of “Pro Humanitate” “For Humanity” and how meaningful that is to everyone on campus. He also described the intimate relationship professors and students share. I was able to witness this when my tour guide, Allie, ran into one of her professors from the prior year. His name was Dr. Billy Hamilton, and he shared a story with us about his blue grass music class, which
When Robert Khayat became Chancellor of the University of Mississippi in 1995, one of his goals was to improve the University’s campus. As soon as he became Chancellor, he knew exactly what needed to be done on campus. He even had a list. He did things such as raise the height of trees in the Grove, change the speed limit on the Circle, and renovate older buildings on campus. And, Khayat was so intelligent and resourceful that he knew exactly how to make change happen on campus, and he made those changes happen without breaking a sweat (well, maybe he broke one sweat). Because of Khayat, Oxford residents and University students can now truly enjoy the campus’s beauty. During his time at Ole Miss, former Chancellor Robert Khayat worked extremely
Neff speak, what greatly stood out to me was her emphasis on how we, as students, contribute to Baylor’s culture. She highlighted our ability and involvement on campus, saying “you should never underestimate your power to change a situation”. As I write this reflection, I’m sitting in my dorm room, with the door partially open and quiet music playing. If I became too distracted, I suppose I could shut my door, and keep the girls on my hall out. But, I won’t. Why? Because developing relationships with the girls on my hall, and people on Baylor’s campus, is of equal, if not greater, importance than anything else I’m doing here. As Baylor students, we absolutely do have the responsibility, the honor; of creating the sort environment that we desire to see – whatever sort that may be. Dr. Neff encouraged us to take care of one another, creating a nurturing culture. That is exactly the atmosphere that I think many of us hope to see empowered here. While her lecture came at a time in Baylor’s soon-to-be history that is wrought with unfortunate circumstances, I believe her points apply to all generations of Baylor students, of college students, of people. The worldly impact of her advice must not be overlooked – it is exactly the kind of influence that the BIC encourages its students to engage, and exactly the kind of impact we should desire to have on the world. The power to create whatever culture one is a part of is vital and valuable to forming a culture
Dr. Sonia Rosado has served as an educator, a mentor, and friend to the Muir College staff for the last 10 years - something that certainly must be draining. And yet, she does it with the belief that each staff and every day is just as important as the last. Each year serves a different community of incoming students and also works as a continuation of the last.
During the time between September 2015 and May 2016 I will be exposing myself to the different environments on collegiate campuses in California and Nevada. These experiences will teach me how to communicate more effectively with my peers, promote mental and physical wellness, and influence ethical decision-making among undergraduate, collegiate men.
Here at Carroll, many luxuries are often taken for granted. Students have no need to wonder where their next meal will come from, clean water seems around every corner, and young adults are privileged to receive a high level of education that can incorporate them into our functioning first world society. It is sometimes forgotten that places like Carroll College are rare oases in the world full of hardship and adversity.
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I am attracted to Berry College for both profoundly sensible and heartfelt reasons. It is a superb model of educational learning, individual and community responsibility, and business savvy through hands-on involvement. The wisdom and skills of the faculty and staff are well known and highly respected. This arrangement of work hard, play hard, and study hard as a team is exactly what I need. I am eager and excited to become the best contributor to society that I can be. Berry allows students the opportunity to construct a life map and create their own pathways. It does not hurt either that the rolling pastures, rich woodlands and immense size of the historic campus appeal to my “nature-hugger” upbringing and comfort me. I experienced life as
The Camden County College sits in the heart of Gloucester County NJ, It is one of the better schools in the area and has been established since 1967. The school is accessible by highways and a vast selection of buses. The school’s population is multicultural and diverse, so it is no question why this beloved institution is responsible for me to further my education, and has proven to be an amazing place indeed. The school has a number of positives associated with it, for instance, the wrestling team, soccer team and the football team are performing at the top of their divisions. The academic buildings, cafeterias, and restrooms are kept clean for the most part so that is a wonderful indication. Although, we enjoy the positives Camden County
Attending a collage is the first step for your future career. We all knew that if we want a good job we need to work hard and to study smart. Also, you should attend a good collage, which has a good ranking, I chose Susquehanna University because it has all the material to support me reaching my goal. One of the Susquehanna University goals is teach us how to identify and describe the basic principles and theories of the biological sciences, by providing the university very good staffs. Biology department staffs are awesome, they are very helpful and their teaching styles are exciting. I really like the biology major and the university staff made me love it more. When I see my biology class professor I think I want to teach this course, because
When I visited Florida State’s campus, I automatically felt welcomed and met students with varying backgrounds. Therefore, my college experience at Florida State University will continue to build my exposure to diverse cultures, and make me feel a part of a close knit community that brings us all together around its education standards, local community involvement, and its sports programs. As a member of the FSU community, I will contribute to its diversity, become an engaged member of the micro-society and find ways to volunteer my time to local programs, such as animal care and compliance within the FSU Office of Research. I embody Florida State University’s motto, “Vires, Artes, Mores”. I continue to leverage my strengths, sharpen my skills and build upon my reputation and
At the College of Charleston, you are exposed to a plethora of different people from different states, countries and walks of life. Unlike high school, everyone hasn’t grown up in the same neighborhoods or exposed to the same ways of thinking. When I came into college, I ended up not following my dream of doing track and field and decided to just focus on my academics. In doing so, I became involved with different clubs and organizations that were heavily based on academics. One club in particular was a honors organization that included a lot of students from CofC’s honors college. During finals week, we would all meet up in the library or go to Kudo for a study session. I remember asking one student how he was able to stay up for such long
Virginia Tech has become a prestigious, affluent, and spirited college because of the compassionate Hokies who have influenced the world. As a residential advisor, I want to ensure that incoming students respect and treasure the college experience and embrace all that it has to offer. I am compassionate about the student body and want to fulfill our motto, Ut Prosim, by encouraging new students to embrace the school, try new things, and receive a well rounded education, intellectually and socially. Young college students need a mentor to encourage them to make intelligent decisions, but still promote social exploration.
My experiences at the University of Houston have greatly shaped my personal identity. I realized that my strongest attributes revolve around working with and mentoring others, including those with backgrounds and experiences different than my own. My role as a Resident Advisor was meaningful because I had a chance to work with students of different majors, classification, and ethnicity. I helped them feel comfortable in their living situation and be involved on campus. Adjusting to campus life is a difficult transition, so I became their support system. I challenged myself to form connections with each resident by finding common interests, connecting to campus resources, and educating with floor programs. This experience taught me to be more
Imagine Time Square in New York City on the busiest day of the year or the Great Barrier Reef with hundreds of fish swimming around you. Those two remarkable places resemble that of the Memorial Union (MU) at Arizona State University (ASU). Not everyone loves crowded, cramped, and/or cluttered places. In fact, some people want a space that is calm, inviting, and their own. For the students that attend Barrett, The Honors College at Arizona State University it is just that, a secluded welcoming part of ASU. Not only is Barrett a portion of ASU that seems distant from other dorms, it has its very own unique feel. You can walk into Palo Verde East or West, Manzanita, or even the University Tower and not have the open space that surrounds the
We can thank the liberal media for my interest in Northwestern University. I come from a conservative Catholic family, and when I was young, I was not allowed to watch most modern movies or t.v. shows. (I can, however, quote lines from Leave it to Beaver, The Dick Van Dyke Show and Andy Griffith, which I think gives me quite a leg up on my peers.) One of the few post 1965 movies my parents allowed me to watch was College Road Trip (arguably the best Disney Channel Original Movie ever to air) in which Northwestern features prominently. (My sister says if I get in, she is buying me a Northwestern foam finger, first thing) .