Opportunity Experience In College

An Opportunity of a Lifetime Idaho State University is like no other University. There have been many colleges that’d visited my high school, but a lot of them never caught my attention. ISU was an exception. This college was decently prices school, with one of the best programs in health. Many schools offer an enormous amount of resources to the students and yet not very many take advantage of them. The problem is the lack of information students have to get these resources. Like many students at ISU, I started off without any knowledge of Idaho State and the programs offered here.
My high school counselor told me about the Bengal Bridge program toward the end of my senior year of high school. At first this program sounded too good to be …show more content…
Staying in the dorms is where I made some really close friends during the program. During the day, there was always a riot on the third floor (which was the guys floor). Guys were constantly yelling, music loudly playing, and people riding down the halls with scooters and skateboards. I’d be lying if I told someone that I didn’t partake in any these activities every once in a while. I’ve got so close to some guys on that floor that I’d even call them my brothers.
Without a doubt, the dorms were definitely an interesting experience. However, every experience always has some negativities to it. Although the dorms were a blast during the day, they were also incredibly hot. It was like trying to hang out in the middle of a forest fire. It got better at night, but it didn’t cool down completely. All of the people on my floor constantly had air fans that would help slightly. All I can say is, be prepared for really hot …show more content…
My favorite event was the ice cream party we had. Not only did we have the best ice cream ever, but there was a huge water balloon fight towards the end. I got to hit some of my professors with water balloons. By the time the program was over, I was becoming a first year transition mentor for the College of Technology, on the Board of Directors for The Block, and a regular at summer events.
One of the first things I learned at ISU is the importance of sharing your story. Everyone has something to share and is unique in their own way. Giving people a little history lesson about your past can help build a strong relationship. No one will ever have the same story to tell because no one has the same living style. This is a great way to get to know some people and build some connections. Relationships are a big part of Bengal Bridge. Getting out of your comfort zone is highly