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My overall experience with the Honors College was wonderful. The courses I took were the most enlightening and thought-provoking that I have ever encountered. The students and faculty were all incredibly insightful and I gained much inspiration from listening and talking to them. The texts and novels assigned to us were some of the most enjoyable material I have ever read. I feel as though I am privileged to have been accepted into and graduate from the Honors College.
The Honors College felt like a home away from home. It kept me from transferring to another university. I liked the fact that the staff took the time to get to know my name and cared about what was going on in my life. I believe that the staff had my best interest in mind in assisting me with my academic advising, and more important, it seemed as though they were some of the only people on campus that listened. I appreciated that. Lastly, it gave me an opportunity to make some long-lasting friends that valued some of the same things I did--like my education. I would have been lost at UWM without the Honors College.
It was a wonderful opportunity to get to know and work with other students in areas other than business, and to see how their life goals were different from students in my area of study. The small number of students allowed for greater interaction, as students felt more comfortable contributing to the class. I've found Honors students to be very passionate people, which also contributed to my overall enjoyment of the classes.
I had a remarkable experience in the Honors College. Though it may sound clichéd, the Honors College truly provided me a small campus experience within this large campus. In particular, establishing relationships with instructors and advisors has strengthened my academics as well as a sense of belonging on campus.
I had a great time in the Honors College. My Honors classes were always ones I looked forward to. They were stimulating, fun and intimate. They gave me a break from my film work and filled out my liberal arts education. I came to UWM because I knew I needed a holistic college experience. I knew I did not want to go to a school that would just expose me to art and film. I wanted to be challenged in philosophy, history and English and I feel this was done for me through the Honors College. I am a ten-fold better writer and more analytical thinker because of my education in the Honors College. On a personal level I felt that my professors and administrators knew me and took an interest in me. This is a great feeling in such a big school. The small class sizes were great for discussion but also for networking and forming friendships.
As an Honors College student for the past four years, I can safely say that it truly enhanced my college experience. The small classes, friendly environment, and knowledgeable professors were great. Although I didn't have the time to become overly involved with the College's activities, I still felt like Honors was an important part of my semesters. My essay writing improved astronomically, and my perfect writing score on the GRE makes me think that I learned a thing or two over the years. My writing talents were not the only part of me that progressed over the years--the mandated participation requirements in classes really taught me to become more confident in my ideas. I went from being a quiet student who professors begged for thoughts, to an outspoken, actively-participating member of class. This has carried through into my architectural studies, my job, and my life overall.
My overall experience in the Honors College was an amazing one. The Honors College gave me experience working in small seminar groups, discussing important ideas with my peers. It gave me practice honing my analytical writing skills. It gave me the opportunity to work with amazing professors on an intimate level very early on in college and throughout. The classes offered a wide range of material, and I found myself registering for classes that I may not have otherwise taken. Furthermore, being in the Honors College gave me a sense of pride in my work and my overall achievement. I find that when I tell people about my education, the fact that I am graduating from the Honors College is an impressive one.
Being in the Honors College has had a profound impact on my educational path and goals here at UWM. As clichéd as this all may sound, I credit much of my success to Honors and can guarantee that my college career would have been significantly different had I not been in the Honors College. I remember getting a letter in the mail after my freshman year inviting me to be in the Honors College and I jumped at the opportunity because it was not something that had ever happened to me before. The distinction of 'honors' was not something I had had in high school very often as my grades were only sub-par. Looking back now, I am very appreciative and thankful of Honors College for having sought me out after having done really well my freshman year because without them, I would not be where I am today. The Honors experience as a whole was a challenge for me, I will not deny that, but we all need challenge in some form or another to push us to kick things up a notch, experience new things and strive to be the best students we can be. It has continually pushed me out of my comfort zone and into new territories where I have had many wonderful opportunities to see the world through different perspectives and, in the process, learn things about myself.
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