College Survey

[BabyPiglet]

Since this is actually a board devoted to all things 'college', and not just the college program, I thought I'd make this little fun survey.

School?
-- UAFS.
Major?
-- Psychology.
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Haven't declared it yet, but I'm thinking about sociology.
Favourite class?
-- This semester my favourite class is probably sociology.
Favourite professor?
-- Watts (Sociology). He's been working at my school forever and he is very very opinionated and a bit on the 'conspiracy theorist' side.
Favourite thing about college?
-- Freedom, how laid back the people are, no drama, etc.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- I've learned a lot about myself. How to be outgoing and careless.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- 2011 or 2012, depending on if I get credits for the DCP.
Funny story from college?
-- My writing teacher is so conservative, she doesn't even like to hear the word 'shoot' or 'crap'. She actually cringes when someone says it.
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Stay at home. Although I've been entertaining the thought of tranferring.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- OB/GYN! I'm not sure why, but I think I watched too much 'Baby Story' on TLC with my grandma.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Social worker for children and family services, or child abuse investigator for the police department.
When are you finals over?
-- I believe my last final is on May 3rd!

 

[SiSiMonique2009]

Wow this is a great idea!

School?
-- University of South Alabama GO JAGS!!
Major?
-- English.
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Criminal Justice( I thought I wanted to be a homicide detective at one point).
Favourite class?
-- This semester my fav would be Modern Police Functions. My favorite of all time would have to be Science Fiction.
Favourite professor?
-- Hollingsworth(English). He's been my professor for 3 classes so far and he's really funny and very helpful.
Favourite thing about college?
-- Being able to do new things and take classes that I could have never taken in high school.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- That its ok to be yourself and have your own style also how to ask for help when I need it lol
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- May 2010 it would have been Dec 2009 but I decided to do the CP and hold off on graduating
Funny story from college?
-- Its a long story that has to do with the greatest prank in the history of pranks it was awesome and too long to type here. It happened at the first college I went to Auburn University. I wish I could go back in time and do that prank all over again lol
Go away for college or stay at home?
--I went away for 2 years and it was great then I came home but I still stay on campus and thats great too
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- A teacher, when I was little I would sit all my stuffed animals on my bed and give them worksheets and teach them from the chalkboard.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- I still wouldn't mind teaching or starting a nonprofit organization
When are you finals over?
-- I have no Idea I just wait for my professors to say ok your final is a week from this date, but I usually don't have finals since English professors just want you to write papers.

 

[LeanneW]

School?
-- Northern Arizona University.
Major?
-- Engineering Physics, emphasis Mechanical Engineering
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Math
Favourite class?
-- Physics 262. I LOOVE physics.
Favourite professor?
-- Dr. Bowman and Dr. Schulz. PHY 262 and MAT 137.
Favourite thing about college?
-- Only having to take classes I'm interested in, with some exceptions.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- I work a lot harder here than I did in high school!
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- 2012
Funny story from college?
-- haha inappropriate for this board.
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- 5 hours away from home.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- an ice-skating astronomer
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Disney Imagineer! Or obstetrician.
When are you finals over?
-- May 6th =]

 

[Validee]

School?
-- NWMSU
Major?
-- Biology
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Art
Favourite class?
-- Taxonomy & Evolution
Favourite thing about college?
-- All the opportunities to learn in the classroom and out.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- How to be more confident in communicating my knowledge.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergraduate.
Graduating year?
-- 2009
Funny story from college?
-- Being chased by a praying mantis while catching insects for Entomology.
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Two hours away.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- Everything
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Everything
When are you finals over?
-- 29 April is my last.

 

[Joanna71985]

School?
--Montclair State University
Major?
--General Humanities
Minor? (if applicable)
--Don't have any
Favourite class?
--My history class
Favourite professor?
--My history professor
Favourite thing about college?
--That I'm almost done!!
Best thing you've learned from college?
--Time management
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- 2009!
Funny story from college?
--I don't really have any
Go away for college or stay at home?
--I lived at home.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
--I can't really remember what I wanted to be back then.
What job do you want now, after college?
--I want to work at Disney
When are your finals over?
--My finals are done May 13, and then my 2 summer classes are done July 9th. And I will officially be free from school forever!

 

[Sorahana]

School?
-- Penn State University-Abington
Major?
-- Integrative Arts
Minor? (if applicable)
-- None
Favourite class?
-- This semester would have to be Japanese
Favourite professor?
-- Kearns, she's very nice and silly
Favourite thing about college?
-- Freedom, fun people, social people
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- Who I am, how to have fun, what to do and what not to do, and real life stuff
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad
Graduating year?
-- 2009 (December hopefully!)
Funny story from college?
-- My acting teacher having us give each other massages.
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Stay at home. I liked staying away but it's cheaper and easier to be home.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- A meteorologist.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Probably Public Relations, somewhere I can share my opinion and advertise.
When are you finals over?
-- First or second week of May.

 

[Goofster18]

School?
University of Connecticut Storrs Campus
Major?
Puppetry
Minor (if applicable)
none, but maybe English.....
Favorite Class?
Intro to Theatre
Favorite Teacher?
Macki or Bradford (Intro to Theatre or History of Drama II)
Favorite Thing About College?
Not being in class, being on my own, hanging out with people, living in a dorm, dining halls, being away from home!!
Best Thing I've Learned from College?
It isn't High School, Money, Time, Work Managing and balancing work and play time
Undergraduate or Graduate Degree?
Undergrad (finishing Freshman year)
Graduating year?
Supposedly 2012, but 2013 with the Disney Program
Any Funny Stories?
Some, but they kinda don't make sense out of context....
Go Away For College or Stay home?
AWAY!!!! FAR AWAYYYY!!!! well, only 2 hours, but still.....
What did you want to be as a kid?
Actor, on Broadway lol.
What job do you want now, after college?
Disney for sure!!!!
When are your finals over?
May 8th. Technically May 10th, but I'm turning those in early and getting home. Then Disney on the 20th!!!!
This is really a cool idea!!!
Have a Magical Day!!!
Goofster18

 

[Tink the Rock Star]

School?
-- Eastern Washington University
Major?
-- Public Relations
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Journalism
Favourite class?
-- Ever? Probably Geology, followed by Paleontology.
Favourite professor?
-- I have two, Klyukanov and Stewart. Dr. K is fantastic, very dry humor and few students get him, but he takes so much time to make sure you understand everything, he really cares about his students. And Prof. Stewart, he's just plain ol' fun. He thinks learning should be a fun activity and he's very enthusiastic about the material he's teaching.
Favorite thing about college?
-- Taking classes that interest me. If I could, I'd spend more time to pursue the many degrees I want.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- You can't please everyone and you need to speak up for what you believe in despite opposition.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- 2009
Funny story from college?
-- Heh... I first when to a community college to get my AA, and during that time I got involved with the theatre. And because of that, there are far too many stories to list.
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Home, I commute to school, about a 45 minute drive.
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- I was always fascinated by volcanoes, and once I took my Geology class in my freshman year I was set with a dream. Thus, one of the many degrees I want, but don't have the time to get - Geology with a focus in Volcanology.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- With the degree I'm getting, I'm bent on Media Relations, for Disney of course.
When are you finals over?
-- One I can choose, either May 27th or June 3rd, the others, well no clue. I'm guessing one class won't have a formal final, it's the third class in the series and we haven't had a typical final yet.

 

[dlyn88]

School?
-- Northwest MO State (Hey there Validee, can't believe there's two of us here!)
Major?
-- Psychology.
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Political Science
Favourite class?
-- This semester I've really enjoyed Stats and State and Local Government!
Favourite professor?
-- Francis, one of my Psych profs
Favourite thing about college?
-- Being able to work on things at my own pace and own way, having independence
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- Socially - not to care about what others think and you can never make everyone happy
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergraduate
Graduating year?
-- 2010!
Funny story from college?
-- My dormroom flooded over Memorial Day weekend my freshman year!!
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Go away
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- An MD or nurse
What job do you want now, after college?
-- School counselor or Clinical psychologist
When are you finals over?
-- Next Thursday!

 

[Validee]

Whoa hey, dlyn88! That is a little weird. Are you going to be doing an internship coming up?

 

[Z.Black]

Why not?


School?
-- FIDM (Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising), PSU this fall.
Major?
-- Fashion Design and Theater Arts
Minor? (if applicable)
-- N/A
Favorite class?
-- It was probably... Portfolio
Favorite professor?
-- Surdo (Gen Studies). He's so blunt and in your face, in a very polite way.
Favorite thing about college?
-- Meeting new people and learning new things, getting the chance to be away from home.
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- Time management, and the fact that I still don't have it.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- Depends on several things... 2012 I think.
Funny story from college?
-- That would have to be the 'Cop Story' Sadly not quite board appropriate. Ah memories. It sucked at the time, but was hilarious the next morning!
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Away, far far away!
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- No clue, but I knew I wanted to work in theater and movies.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- A costume designer in theater and maybe movies.
When are you finals over?
-- Not in school, so no finals at the moment.

 

[jedihunny]

N/a

 

[dlyn88]

Whoa hey, dlyn88! That is a little weird. Are you going to be doing an internship coming up?

I know it, I was really surprised. I'm wanting to do the CP in Fall 2010. I was actually accepted for this semester but wasn't able to get credit for it so I'm waiting until after I graduate next spring. How about you?

 

[DisneyGirl421]

I'm bored, and procrastinating writing the rest of my paper, so you get this... at 2:20am, haha.

School?
Gettysburg College
Major?
History and Theatre Arts
Minor? (if applicable)
none, double major
Favourite class?
ever? Fundies of Directing. This semester? British Empire, 1660-1815
Favourite professor?
Chris, the directing professor and Shannon, my history advisor
Favourite thing about college?
Freedom to do whatever you want
Best thing you've learned from college?
How to handle stress. I'm a huge procrastinator, and I found that I actually do my best work under pressure, but the stress of that gets to me.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
Undergrad
Graduating year?
May 2010
Funny story from college?
The insanity that is the theatre department...
Go away for college or stay at home?
go away. I'm SO glad I'm not at home! lol
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
Teacher
What job do you want now, after college?
Ummmm.... I don't know? I want to somehow combine history and theatre, but I haven't quite worked that out yet... hopefully my internship this summer at Ellis Island will give me something to go on...
When are you finals over?
May 9th. I have the LAST final, Saturday at 8:30am. URGH.

 

[BabyPiglet]

When are you finals over?
May 9th. I have the LAST final, Saturday at 8:30am. URGH.

Oh goodness, that doesn't sound like a good time at all. I hate going to the campus on the weekends. But at least after that you'll be done for this semester!

 

[dopeyrunner]

School?
Northern Arizona University (Go Louie the Lumberjack)
Major?
Parks and Recreation
Minor? (if applicable)
-- None but have an associates in business and graphic design. I also have a certification in Flim Study and Art in Advertising
Favourite class?
Last year was jewelery making at Scottsdale Community College ( Go Artichokes)
Favourite professor?
--- don't have one
Favourite thing about college?
-- Being able to take all my classes online
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- how to spell and say Strongylocentrotus Purpuratus (spiny sea urchin) and memorizing about 50 others that are still stuck in my head.
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- May 2010 it would have been Dec 2009 but I decided to do an internship with the Dew Tour and was on the road for over six months.
Funny story from college?
--Can't mention it, sworn to secrecy?
Go away for college or stay at home?
--I did both
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- A animator and then when Aladdin came out a CGI artist, and I took 2 years worth of classes in college in regards to that but changed.
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Work for an action sports company or pro team
When are you finals over?
-- In a few, pretty much all done with the class work

 

[tink576]

School?
-- SUNY Geneseo
Major?
-- Speech Pathology
Minor? (if applicable)
-- None...one major takes up more then enough time...
Favorite class?
-- Audiology and Clinic...although Clinic is truly a love/hate relationship right now...lol...
Favourite professor?
-- Deats
Favourite thing about college?
-- Learning how to make a permanent change in someones life
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- Never say life can get any crazier because as soon as you do something else will happen...
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- Undergrad.
Graduating year?
-- May 2010
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Go away
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- A mermaid ... yea... you can tell I grew up in the Little Mermaid era...I still don't have a clue what I was thinking...
What job do you want now, after college?
-- Speech Pathologist with Special Needs students
When are you finals over?
-- May 12, I can't wait

 

[MickeyGurl]

School?
-- Daytona State College
Major?
-- Journalism... for now lol
Minor? (if applicable)
-- Theatre
Favorite class?
-- Theatre, Psychology and Liturature
Favourite professor?
-- McNeely
Favourite thing about college?
-- going to class when I want
Best thing you've learned from college?
-- it's ok to make mistakes... but ur gunna have to pay
Undergraduate or graduate degree?
-- A.A./B.A.
Graduating year?
-- May 2011... i hope
Go away for college or stay at home?
-- Go away
What did you want to be when you grew up as a kid?
-- A wanted to be a scientist... hahahha
What job do you want now, after college?
-- to write for a major newspaper and write my books and be paid for them
When are you finals over?
-- May 7th! ugh!!!