In the last poll, I asked 'what, if anything, scares you about going to college?'
the results:
being away from home (37%)
time management skills (and a lackthereof) (25%)
more challenging academics (25%)
being in a strange, new environment (31%)
other (18%)
I'm pretty much fearless. (18%)
While it's nice to see that 18% consider yourselves to be fearless, I'm glad I have this response to work off of. So I guess I'll be writing about being away from home and in a new environment next, and then move on to the transition from high school life to college life. Leave a comment if you'd like to hear about anything else- explain that other 18%! :)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Just A Quick Update...
Hope you all have been enjoying the holidays and the time off of school. As expected, being home again is nice, but I miss the 305! Although I chose not to Rush this year, I'm contemplating going back to campus a bit earlier than planned just because I can :)
Final grades were finally posted- it was quite nerve-wracking, but the outcome was well worth the wait. Bring on Spring Semester!
Don't forget that regular applications are due soon!
Final grades were finally posted- it was quite nerve-wracking, but the outcome was well worth the wait. Bring on Spring Semester!
Don't forget that regular applications are due soon!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Reflecting...
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.
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.
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