University

The summer before senior year of high school, I spent three weeks on a Brown University Pre-College Program, traveling to numerous Spanish cities, including Madrid, Córdoba, Salamanca, Seville, and Segovia. Every day, we were confronted with another challenge, such as the language barrier and the one hundred degree, dry heat, but these obstacles were outweighed by the various unique cultures of the country. The love of food and music, historical architecture that has been influenced by so many…

actions and behaviors of its concern for safety. Students are the heart of the safety culture in Institutions of Higher Education. Colleges and universities develop policies and procedures that clearly define their ideal safety culture. They have the responsibility of providing a safe and healthy environment for faculty staff and students. Colleges and universities who provide on-campus housing assume an even bigger responsibility of assuring student safety. Living on-campus is a unique and…

The most common complaint heard by parents and professors all over the world comes mostly from university students about the stress they have to go through. Most students have a hard time transitioning from their simple lives in school to more difficult lives pursuing a higher level of education. The pressure that the students encounter during this period can become extremely stressful. Stress is sometimes caused by learning burnout and financial problems, which lead to problems in physical and…

Stanford University, situated between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of California's Silicon Valley, is one of the world's driving instructing and research colleges. Since its opening in 1891, Stanford has been devoted to discovering answers for enormous difficulties and to get ready understudies for administration in a perplexing world. The little town that was starting to develop close to the area took the name Palo Alto (tall tree) after a monster California redwood on the bank of…

After graduation from high school, I plan to study at Baylor University and get a degree in sports medicine to become a sports medicine physician. The process will be long, and will take a lot of schooling and programs, but I am willing to work hard to accomplish my goals. The application process to get into Baylor University requires a few different things. This includes an online application, sending in your high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores, two letters of recommendation and…

Jose’ A. Cruz Colorado Christian University Based on the reflection: Describe an event or an experience in your life that will influence your academic work and goals at Colorado Christian University. My first experience of college was right after summer after my senior year in high school. I failed my English class, so I was required to complete this class in order to receive my high school diploma. Needless to say, it was a rude awakening in becoming an adult. More importantly, I…

Hopefully I am a little taller than five foot ten inches and have more facial hair than now. I’ve heard people say that college has the ability to change individuals, some for the good, others for the bad. Furman University offers a variety of subjects and extracurricular activities that show true identity. I am planning on devoting much of my time to football, but, the academic experience is the most important thing to me. Internships, volunteering, athletics, relationships and academics are…

“The Mission of the University of Charleston is to educate each student for a life of productive work, enlightened living, and community involvement.” — As a university that not only takes pride in their academics and programming, the University of Charleston’s Mission is to provide students with the skills they need to become productive, literate citizens in the community, the workforce, and even globally. The Liberal Learning Outcomes are effectively integrated into each class, as well as…

Soka University of America is a Liberal Arts school founded on Buddhist principles. The word “Soka” means “to create value” in Japanese, which directly correlates to the school’s mission: To foster global citizens. Soka University specializes in Liberal Arts degrees which are personalized to a unique concentration. Through the University’s education system, students learn curriculum that requires inquiry, higher thinking skills, and furthermore, the ability to develop a well-rounded degree while…

college. This school is their second chance. Often enough it is their only chance. The students I have met here have different stories. I met people who were detoured in high school and Valencia is their only hope to graduate from an university. I have met people who entered the service when they turned eighteen and gave up offers of an education to serve their country. I met people who were not given scholarships and this is the only school they can afford. I can agree that all…