As my first semester here at the University of Miami comes to an end, I find that I have a better understanding of the value of a UM education than when I first applied.
Although I knew that attending this university would mean being under the supervision of some of the best professors in the nation, I never realized how many other opportunities it would present to me in such a short amount of time.
I have experienced more in the past four months that have helped me grow as a student, artist, and person than I have in the past four years.
I must admit - I was nervous about the cost of a prestigious, private university, especially with the current state of the economy. However, after receiving a letter from the University citing my financial aid awards, I realized it was a much more affordable choice than I had thought. The trick is knowing how important it is to apply for aid before you make any final decisions.
In the following months you will have a difficult decision to make; not only does choosing which college to attend affect the next four years, but also the rest of your life.
I cannot imagine getting more from a University -- top-of-the-line academics, real-world experience, and the opening of one's mind. It is an experience that only the University of Miami can offer students, and is one that I am glad to have sought out.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Counting Down...
Only two days left until my last final of my first semester...eek! The past few weeks have been stressful, but hopefully my GPA will show that it was all worth it.
As friends and floormates begin to head back home for the holidays, I've quickly come to the realization that UM has become my home away from home. I almost don't want to leave Miami, and certainly not for an entire month. Many new college students worry about homesickness when they first arrive on campus- after four months however, campus becomes your backyard and your friends form a close family.
As friends and floormates begin to head back home for the holidays, I've quickly come to the realization that UM has become my home away from home. I almost don't want to leave Miami, and certainly not for an entire month. Many new college students worry about homesickness when they first arrive on campus- after four months however, campus becomes your backyard and your friends form a close family.
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