Carnegie Mentor Reflection

The place I will soon call my alma mater, Belmont University, is a place to discover one’s passions and dreams. At this institution, you begin to define yourself, find your true interest, and mold yourself into a God-fearing leader. Just as any other colleges, students transform into leaders, but what makes Belmont sets apart from the rest is our foundation. Belmont strives for their students to transform the world with disciplined intelligence, compassion, courage and faith. I am grateful to be at an university that has molded me to be a firm believer of what I am passionate about, and taught me to use that energy to go from here to anywhere.

As a high school senior, I spent all year searching for a compatible college that fits my requirements. I wanted a college that is affordable, so when I graduate I am not stuck with a massive debt. I wanted a campus that is has friendly people and feels like home. Finally, the college must provide me with the right skills to start my career. With those three standards in mind, I narrowed my choices to one perfect college.

I have always known that I wanted to attend a top-tier university. The other details came later; the small size, the proximity to an urban hub, and my major itself. For a while, I was convinced that it would not happen; that I just wouldn’t get in. Now, I realize that I have an opportunity to do so. This is an opportunity I do not intend to waste.

Before I was accepted to this University back in 2012, my school took us on a trip to visit the school. When we arrived on the bus I was so excited. When I stepped off the bus, I knew that this school was made for me. The way the school looked to the way they operated fit me. The operation of the school is very easy to learn and easy to adapt to. The operation included easy access to counselors for first year students as well as transfer students. This is very helpful for the students who are new to school and do not have anyone to show them around, like I did not. I also loved the way they had Freshman’s in particular dorms

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.

Trinity Washington University is like a train full of dreams, adventures, emotions, and fears, where the goal is to reach the final destination with the knowledge, maturity, and experience to change the world. I’m getting close to the last stop, even though, I’ve had many obstacles in my way, my self-confidence and perseverance has kept me on the right track.

Prior to our recent move to Oregon, I had become quite comfortable with life in Northern New York and had applied for Empire State College as an important part of my future education. When looking into colleges to continue my education, SUNY Empire State College seemed to shine brighter than the rest. I had initially come across the Military Times Magazine and noticed that SUNY Empire State College had been recognized as “Best for Vets” for the past five years. In speaking and hearing the positive experiences of Soldiers who are current students or alumni, my interest deepened. Ultimately, I enrolled and I hope to continue in advancing my career as a History teacher through studies at SUNY Empire State College.

“Aidan, please go to college,” my grandfather stated, after receiving his terminal cancer diagnosis. This meant thousands of possibilities, but I was piqued by Wake Forest’s prestigious reputation and programs. This engendered an unofficial visit, during which the Cleveland Indians were playing. As I was strolling through campus, I saw someone with an Indian’s “C” on his shirt, so I exclaimed, “Go Tribe!” He was ecstatic about the game that night. Eventually our conversation branched out and he explained the advantages of attending Wake, like the great professors and peers I could meet here. His inviting nature made my interest in Wake grow exponentially. His praise of the school was genuine. Since people love this school so much

“Those of us who have been fortunate enough to go to Bucknell are among the luckiest people in the world,” she said. “I believe that we have a responsibility to give back.”

After entering VCU, I faced a lot of challenges that changed my life. As a student, I was able to think critically and write even more academically than before. My experience as a student in VCU broad my visions and narrowed my thinking regarding a particular idea.

I think that the Campus Information Centre on UT Arlington’s campus plays a pivotal role in helping students, guardians and information seekers to guide them through their any question about the university. When I was new to UT Arlington, I didn’t know the places and the buildings in the University, I went to the Campus Information Centre thinking that they might help me. But sadly, they also didn’t have much clue about the places in campus. I was quite in shock as they did not know where the fine arts building was and it’s direction. This is my main reason that I am interested in applying to this position as I could help incoming students and transfer students to be accustomed to the university easily.

Since Penn State has always been my dream school, it was hard for me to choose Stanford in the intangible aspects, but Penn State just wasn’t there. One good thing about Penn State was the passionate students (“Student Life”). I certainly didn’t get this kind of passion from my Stanford interviewees. First of all, the Stanford undergraduates took obscurely long to reply to my initial email asking for a phone call. I get that everyone is busy, but I would have liked if they at least responded and said “no thank you.”

My choice to attend FIU was one of the easier ones I’ve made so far in my academic career. I was drawn to the university as I felt a sense of community here that has only been further enhanced as a legacy, with both my mother and stepfather having completed their Bachelor degrees at this institution. The relationships and connections my parents were able to build here were a testament to FIU’s ability to bring together people from so many different backgrounds and create a family. I experienced an even greater connection as my stepfather found a lifelong friendship and mentor in an FIU staff member and honored him by making him the godfather of one of my younger brothers. Thus, FIU has been a special part of my life even before college was

No other university can boast of as many notable alumni and faculty, including dozens of Nobel Laureates, as Columbia. Professors at Columbia are experts in the chosen field and world renowned for their research. Learning from these brilliant minds would be an honor and would provide me with the high-quality, well rounded, rigorous education the university is known for. The student body at Columbia is also a collection of the most driven, intelligent, and diverse group of individuals around the world, contributing to the intense levels of academic excellence and cultural exposure that only NYC can offer. It is no wonder that hundreds of companies turn towards Columbian graduates to fill top positions in the workforce. During the next four years of my academic life I hope to fully experience what the Columbia community has to offer, and make my own mark on the university through research, academic excellence, and community

One of the most important factors that I look for in a college is a low student-to-teacher ratio and an accessible faculty willing to work with students. I believe faculty accessibility plays a key role in helping to inspire students to be passionate about their fields of study and in preventing them from growing