It is incredible how much I learn. I thought high school was hard and I would never actually remember what I learned so what was the point, but I realized when I got to college that I remembered a lot of what I learned in high school and it helped set the foundation to what I am learning now in college.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love being at Rockhurst University. It is a great school and the maint hing I like about it is that it is small. When you walk around campus you will see at least one person that you know. Also, the class sizes are small so it wasn't a hard transition from high school and it keeps you accountable because if you skip class, your teachers will know.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Rockhurst is an expensive university and for some people that is a turn off but if you did well in high school you can get amazing scholarships to go here and the financial aid office is always willing to help. I would say it is definitely worth it.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
When looking at colleges it may sound stupid but a pro/con list is the way to go. Get out a pen and paper and sit down with your parents and brochures from the colleges your interested in and write why you would want to go to one and why you wouldn't want to go to one. It will make you see what is important to you and what you are looking at in a college which will make your choice easier.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
If you would like a small school feel, the Jesuit tradition and to live in a town where there is tons of shopping then Rockhurst is should be one of your top choices. The small school feel not only helps you really get to know the people you go to school with but it also lets you get to know your teachers really well. The Jesuit tradition is really big here at Rockhurst and it is part of why we do service and also why our core class requirements cover a broad spectrum of future career ideas. Finally the shopping, Rockhurst isn't in the middle of nowhere, it is in the heart of Kansas City. We have the Plaza 10 min. away and if you like shopping as much as me you will realize that going to a college where there is wonderful shopping close by is an important part in you decision making process.
It is incredible how much I learn. I thought high school was hard and I would never actually remember what I learned so what was the point, but I realized when I got to college that I remembered a lot of what I learned in high school and it helped set the foundation to what I am learning now in college.
I love being at Rockhurst University. It is a great school and the maint hing I like about it is that it is small. When you walk around campus you will see at least one person that you know. Also, the class sizes are small so it wasn't a hard transition from high school and it keeps you accountable because if you skip class, your teachers will know.
Rockhurst is an expensive university and for some people that is a turn off but if you did well in high school you can get amazing scholarships to go here and the financial aid office is always willing to help. I would say it is definitely worth it.
When looking at colleges it may sound stupid but a pro/con list is the way to go. Get out a pen and paper and sit down with your parents and brochures from the colleges your interested in and write why you would want to go to one and why you wouldn't want to go to one. It will make you see what is important to you and what you are looking at in a college which will make your choice easier.
If you would like a small school feel, the Jesuit tradition and to live in a town where there is tons of shopping then Rockhurst is should be one of your top choices. The small school feel not only helps you really get to know the people you go to school with but it also lets you get to know your teachers really well. The Jesuit tradition is really big here at Rockhurst and it is part of why we do service and also why our core class requirements cover a broad spectrum of future career ideas. Finally the shopping, Rockhurst isn't in the middle of nowhere, it is in the heart of Kansas City. We have the Plaza 10 min. away and if you like shopping as much as me you will realize that going to a college where there is wonderful shopping close by is an important part in you decision making process.