Upon walking into the UMUC office I was muddled and confused about college opportunities for me altogether. As I sat listening and learning to a gentleman, who came in before me, I was reassured by the ease of the counselor how easy attending and excelling in college truly can be. Just by being attentive and following what the counselor was saying I am on my way to finishing my associates degree in under two years!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I wish someone would've told me how easy it was just to sit down and start. I had so many excuses in my mind as to why things wouldn't work for me and horrible obstacles that lay before me. There is an open door at the end of every road. I spoke with students who had gone through similar feelings before they applied for college also. Low GPA's and SAT/ACT scores riddle a lot of prospective students with enough anxiety that walking away from the mere headache of it all seems like the grander idea. Let me tell you it is not. Every road has a door at the end and every road has twist and turns and surprises galore. Stop and think about long term and short term goals before turning away from something as helpful as a college education. I am a proud student of UMUC and ever grateful that I had helpful, patient, and informative counselors to guide me into the right direction.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
My advice for academic choosing is to start with a class that you like. Choosing something that you like and/or are interested in will cause you to actually want to participate in discussions and open your books. I also suggest taking two classes at a time if you can and are a newcomer to college online or not. Taking just one class I feel doesn't give you the real intensity of college life. Taking one easy class and passing with flying colors might set one up for failure when they try to take an actual required class that requires a lot more rigorous work and hands on studying. I have always tried my best at school. I have always taken two classes and being in my field of work in the military they discourage taking two classes because of an already full work load. After realizing I work better under a certain amount of pressure and excelling in my classes I moved on to take three classes at a time on top of my workload. After finishing those classes I have never felt prouder of myself because I did very well and it was an amazing personal accomplishment under my belt.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
I am currently in the military and do not reside in any of the schools dormitories. I do however live in the barracks, which is quite like a college dorm and I stuck to my studies really well.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Again, I am in the military and cannot say anything about the food and dining pertaining to UMUC. Most of my friends/colleagues in college who live(d) on campus say that ramen noodles were their best friend. At times the school cafeteria can get expensive and McDonalds dollar menu was a sure thing also. It is maybe not the healthiest of choices but an option nonetheless for those campus students.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
Even though I am not on campus or anywhere near for that matter; I can say that college is what you make it as is life. If you chose to do something and want to make it fun then thats exactly what it will be! Goes back to the old Is the glass half empty or is it half full? saying. I chose to have my glass half full at all times!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
These college is great for students on the go. Students who are in the military or who may have multiple jobs.
Upon walking into the UMUC office I was muddled and confused about college opportunities for me altogether. As I sat listening and learning to a gentleman, who came in before me, I was reassured by the ease of the counselor how easy attending and excelling in college truly can be. Just by being attentive and following what the counselor was saying I am on my way to finishing my associates degree in under two years!
I wish someone would've told me how easy it was just to sit down and start. I had so many excuses in my mind as to why things wouldn't work for me and horrible obstacles that lay before me. There is an open door at the end of every road. I spoke with students who had gone through similar feelings before they applied for college also. Low GPA's and SAT/ACT scores riddle a lot of prospective students with enough anxiety that walking away from the mere headache of it all seems like the grander idea. Let me tell you it is not. Every road has a door at the end and every road has twist and turns and surprises galore. Stop and think about long term and short term goals before turning away from something as helpful as a college education. I am a proud student of UMUC and ever grateful that I had helpful, patient, and informative counselors to guide me into the right direction.
My advice for academic choosing is to start with a class that you like. Choosing something that you like and/or are interested in will cause you to actually want to participate in discussions and open your books. I also suggest taking two classes at a time if you can and are a newcomer to college online or not. Taking just one class I feel doesn't give you the real intensity of college life. Taking one easy class and passing with flying colors might set one up for failure when they try to take an actual required class that requires a lot more rigorous work and hands on studying. I have always tried my best at school. I have always taken two classes and being in my field of work in the military they discourage taking two classes because of an already full work load. After realizing I work better under a certain amount of pressure and excelling in my classes I moved on to take three classes at a time on top of my workload. After finishing those classes I have never felt prouder of myself because I did very well and it was an amazing personal accomplishment under my belt.
I am currently in the military and do not reside in any of the schools dormitories. I do however live in the barracks, which is quite like a college dorm and I stuck to my studies really well.
Again, I am in the military and cannot say anything about the food and dining pertaining to UMUC. Most of my friends/colleagues in college who live(d) on campus say that ramen noodles were their best friend. At times the school cafeteria can get expensive and McDonalds dollar menu was a sure thing also. It is maybe not the healthiest of choices but an option nonetheless for those campus students.
Even though I am not on campus or anywhere near for that matter; I can say that college is what you make it as is life. If you chose to do something and want to make it fun then thats exactly what it will be! Goes back to the old Is the glass half empty or is it half full? saying. I chose to have my glass half full at all times!
These college is great for students on the go. Students who are in the military or who may have multiple jobs.