As a senior in high school the time has come when people begin to ask big and sometimes overwhelming questions like, “Where are you going to college?” and “What will be your major?” These questions, of course, lead to college visits and decisions. The two colleges that seem to meet my criteria are The University of Findlay and Ohio Dominican University. Both colleges have positive aspects, such as having the major that I am interested in as well as being close to family. However, The University of Findlay seems to be a better fit than Ohio Dominican because it is closer to home and I am familiar with the campus and I grew up on this campus.
When comparing The University of Findlay (UF) and Ohio Dominican University (ODU), I have found similarities and differences that can be seen as positive and negative. ODU is a private, Catholic university that covers ninety three acres of land and was founded in 1911. There are 2,600 students enrolled at ODU. Of the students, fifty seven percent are female and forty three percent are male. ODU has undergraduate and graduate programs. The University has sixteen athletic teams that compete in the NCAA Division II and provides more than forty organizations for the students to be involved in. (“How ODU Rank Among America’s Best Colleges?”) (“ODU Quick Facts”). ODU offers more than forty five majors (“Ohio Dominican Offers More than 45 Majors”) and does have middle school education for teaching, which is a major that I am considering.
There are three schools students may have an interest in, these colleges are: Cal Poly Pomona, San Diego State University, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The information a student could research are graduation rate, admission rate, jobs out of school, curriculum, greek life, and the student to faculty rate. With the curriculum set at each university, many courses are offered to potential students. After one earns a degree, based on a specific curriculum, schools try to help one student get a job once that pupil have graduated. In the upcoming paragraphs one student could participate on campus: the fun in engaging in greek life, or how in class, the student to faculty ratio may affect a student 's learning. By gathering information
At some point in the process of choosing a college, you may have to choose a college major, or at the very least begin to narrow your options. While being undecided for awhile is fine, you probably want to have some idea of what you want to do when you start the college application process. You want to make sure you make the right college choice, and there’s nothing worse than finding your dream school only to realize it doesn’t offer the major you’ve ultimately chosen. Even though you know you can’t put it off forever, choosing your major can be tough.
Elizabeth City State University and Saint Augustine’s University both have good Sociology Programs. Elizabeth City’s mission is to promote economic, social, and environmental progress for the people of northeastern North Carolina, the state, and the nation. Saint Augustine’s mission is to sustain a learning community in which students can prepare academically, socially and spiritually for leadership in a complex, diverse and rapidly changing world. Elizabeth City State University and Saint Augustine’s University are two colleges that share similarities and have differences when it comes to tuition, graduation rates and organizations that are offered on campus.
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is one of the largest universities in Tennessee; however, they do not offer enough housing to provide for all of their students. As a result, students are expected to find their own housing off-campus. Hence, students must live in off-campus apartment complexes that are expensive, too far away, and difficult for young students to rent. While there are some benefits to off-campus housing, students face many problems in securing these types of housing situations. The prices of off-campus housing are high and the locations are often too far away from campus to walk. In addition, many apartment complexes do not want young, college-aged people living there.
The decision making process on what college to attend can be stressful. For some, the deciding factor can be where they get the better offer for sports, such as Butler Community College, or where is closer to home, like Wichita State University. When the time comes to have this tough, and extremely long, process come into play, look at the pros and cons of the college choices and how each one can benefit life after college. What institution can you get out of as much as you put in? Which college has the degree completion plan you are wanting to pursue? These questions weighs in all incoming college students minds who strive for that goal of success that is a college degree. Despite bearing some minor similarities, the differences
When people hear the word “college”, many panic inside at the thought. But, when I hear the word “college” I think about Illinois State University. In early July, I attended an Open House at ISU for my very first official college visit. As I stepped onto campus, I couldn’t but help to feel like it was my future home. Many aspects of the tour made me draw nearer to choosing this college after finishing my High School career. Illinois State University seems to fit my personality very well, has an amazing program for what I want to study, and is an outstanding campus for my academic strengths and weaknesses.
Loyola University of Maryland in the up and coming year is official welcoming an additional group of students that will participant along with class of 2021. This group of individual consist of 200 or so older adults. These adults are all over 70 years of age and are craving to be back in the classroom. The adults range from different medical backgrounds to different ages. Although this is a great campus, Loyola can make more improvements to accommodate their newest members of the Loyola community. With these new students is then must impact the dynamic of the residence halls, classrooms, support services, and everything that is given to the average aged undergrad college student. Loyola would also be able to supply the needs for the different types of aging such as normal and abnormal so everyone is given the same opportunities to excel. Changing the method Loyola has been accustomed to for years, this will create a positive image on older adults. Therefore, with Loyola allowing these individuals to attend and support their necessities, this then opens new doors to the older community and education.
According to the Gallup-Purdue Index Report, only 39% of the over 30,000 college graduates surveyed had experienced elements of well-being as well as felt engaged in their work (Great Lives 7). Interestingly, the study also found there was no difference if they attended a public, private, non-selective, or a highly selective institution (7). Therefore, graduates of the University of North Florida (“UNF”) are doing the same in job engagement and well-being as graduates from all other colleges. Thus, less than half the graduates from UNF enjoy overall good lives; UNF must do better. UNF must revise its education policy with the goal of having all of its graduates enjoy good jobs and good lives.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill opened in 1795 as the first public college in the United States. Since then, free speech and the formation of independent ideas and opinions have been seen as integral parts of a student’s educational experience. Unfortunately, through the categorization of public college campuses as designated public forums and the implementation of restrictive student conduct codes and debilitating free speech zones, universities are denying students the expression they deserve. While these policies were originally created to protect students, they are now leading to a rising number of student tensions, lawsuits, and constitutional arguments. Every university is unique in its ability to define campus
The reason that I want to attend Johnson University Florida is because when I came in the campus for the first time for my tour of the campus I felt very welcomed and at home and the school offers everything I was looking for in college. Johnson University Florida gives me the opportunity to build my relationship with Christ himself, while being able to study for my degree, and participate in the sports I love. Johnson University also has an environment where everything is calm and it’s a smaller school which I am a fan of because I could easily get help in any classes or with any problems that I’m dealing with. The environment is almost as if it’s another family because the administrators are truly there for you though every step of the way and I admired that about the
In order to preserve the university’s mission to “create, preserve, and disseminate knowledge” (UMUC, 2002) the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) has created Policy 190.00 – Intellectual Property. This policy addresses intellectual policy considerations for faculty, students, and the university itself, while making sure that society benefits from the dissemination of the works involved.
Deciding on a four year university to transfer to can be a very stressful decision. Talking to recruiters from many different schools has revealed one thing; they all believe their school is the best. Recruiters are not going to disclose the problem areas of their programs, nor highlight areas where other schools are stronger. Therefore, leaving students to compare and contrast, everything the schools offer, and attempt to make an informed decision. When comparing the different electrical engineering programs, it seemed that every school claimed to be the most innovative, and had the ability to offer the most opportunities to their students. When looking specifically at the University of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham it became evident that their programs were very similar. Both schools require the same computer and engineering seminar classes and both require that their students achieve a “C” or higher in their math and science courses. Where they truly stood out from one another is in their transfer requirements, the organizations available on campus, and the cost of attendance.
“What college are you applying to?” is every high school student’s worst nightmare summed up in 6 words, a dreaded monster dressed as a pleasantry. It’s not only painful for the students, but for the adults and teachers asking the question- they could care less about the snazzy, little liberal arts school in the middle of nowhere you’re going to. However, when my teacher asked me this same question and I replied, “University of Wisconsin”, instead of receiving polite blankness as a response, a knowing smile spread across her face instead. “No way, I love University of Wisconsin! The students are all amazing and just wait until you visit the farmers market, it’s absolutely heavenly.”
I have imagined what my college experience would be like since I was in elementary school. I am from a large family that is passionate about sports and all of their respective alma maters. Colleges and their various merits have always been a part of our family dialogue. I have had plenty of time to consider the many aspects of college such as, size, location, resources, career development and campus life. The college experience I desire has me more suited to small to medium size campuses. Top notch academics, a well regarded reputation and many opportunities for undergraduate research and mentorship are also key items to consider in my search. Resources and facilities have to be such that I have every opportunity to set myself up for success in my
“Where are you going to college?” Every high school senior has been asked this question at some point. In reality, that senior is most likely wondering the same thing. Earlier this year, I was set on one college. It was a small school in a great location, one of my friends is going there, and, best of all, I got a lot of scholarships. I was excited to go and my parents were excited that the price was reasonable. Until I went on an overnight visit. While I was there we had the opportunity to talk to the professors about their biomedical engineering program. Unfortunately, I came to realize that the program at this school was not what I wanted. They did not focus on the areas of bioengineering I was interested in.