University

The transition from high school to college, Idaho State University, was a much greater experience than I was expecting. Changing environments from a small town, Mackay Idaho, with only five hundred people to a city with thousands of people was a completely different adventure. The transition was a huge experience for me because of the change in the environment, people, and school. I had much more experiences to see and do. When I arrived at Pocatello the environment changed completely from…

Christ.” The most prominent moment of my college experience was deciding to remain a student at Belmont University my first semester of freshman year. Choosing to attend a Predominately White Institution was not the ideal college experience I envisioned. I was faced with many incidents I would not encounter at a State University and most certainly not a Historically Black College or University because of my decision to stay. I was constantly reminded that I was a black face in a white place.…

I just lay in my bed and not go to class?” contemplated Paul, as he lay awake in his bed the first Monday morning of the semester. Paul had walked around James Madison University’s campus during FROG week with the feeling of dread; James Madison University had not been his first choice (he had his eyes set on Harvard), but it was the only college that he got an acceptance letter from. That week, as his eyes journeyed from student to student, he couldn’t help but feel like this college was odd.…

When I was in kindergarten, my teacher asked each of my classmates including me who they wanted to become when they grew up. The majority of the girls in my class responded with a cheerleader, a ballerina, or a princess. On the other hand, the boys responded with a football player, superman, or a firefighter. When I responded, it was entirely unexpected. Can you conclude who I desired to become? Though young, I had immense ideas of suiting up in a black embellished uniform, coated with a badge…

No Excuse University—Culture of University Achievement a. Consider the structure of each chapter. Describe the key elements you observed that make each chapter easy to follow or more readable. Each chapter had a key concept and a theory to practice that gave a summary of the chapters. b. Select one “Key Concept” and one “Theory to Practice” statement from any of the five chapters to reflect upon. Explain why it is personally and/or professionally relevant to you. The key concept is the…

As highlighted in its Mission Statement, the University of Michigan emphasizes the importance of academic excellence in its development of leaders. I am especially attracted to its applied learning strategy, which provides an environment where I can participate in research, learn through hands on experience, be challenged intellectually, and participate in community development. As a student of Bachelor of…

Forbes Magazine ranked Augustana University No.98 on the “Americas Top Colleges of 2017.” Ultimately, this is an amazing accomplishment for Augustana University and demonstrates what prestige university lays in the center of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. I am honored to say that I have recieved the ability to pursue my education career at Augustana University. However, my first month at Augustana has had some ups and downs. First off, my time spent at Augustana has not been all dandelions and…

Natural Sciences). Use your wn academic plan as a supporting example. (No more than 400 words). University of Rochester offers an incredibly flexible and unique curriculum that not many other colleges offer. Students here are able to major in one of the three areas of study at the college while completing cluster requirements, based on their major, in the other areas of study. Typical universities have many graduation requirements, one of which is completing many "general education" courses.…

Cheyney University and the various music ensembles with a primary interest in the band. Founded in 1837 as the Institute for Colored Youth, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is known as the first institution of higher learning for African Americans. The founding of Cheyney University was made possible by Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000, one tenth of his estate, to design and establish a school to educate the descendants of the African race. Cheyney University…

Concordia University – Portland Concordia University is a private, non-profit liberal arts university that caters to Christian students, but welcomes students of any faith. Concordia University is nestled in the beautiful city of Portland, Oregon. Portland is considered to be one of the greenest, versatile and most eclectic cities in the country. Concordia University is located in northwestern Portland, which features unique restaurants, art galleries, eccentric shops and seasonal events.…