Why Did You Choose Your College Or University?

Why did you choose your college or university?

Best Answers - I chose to go to a university because I like being part of a large group. The world is a big place, just as my university, and the parallels between the two will better help prepare me for post college life. Also, my university has a really strong school of sciences and I wanted to study under the best minds in the country.
Starting at a community college was a good option for me. I felt that my high school did not properly prepare me for the rigorous course works I would be taking at a prestigious four-year institution. I used my two years here to develop the necessary skills to be successful at a four-year institution.

If I were to ask your professors to describe you in three words, what would they be?

Did you prefer working independently or in groups on school projects?

I work comfortably as part of a group and I also work well independently. For most projects or assignments, having multiple brains working toward the same final product can only be beneficial
I am a team player. I know that being cooperative, open minded, and focused are important aspects to being a successful team member. I feel more motivated when I work with a group.
I prefer to work independently or with a single partner. In my opinion, there are too many factors that could be missed when people work in groups of three or more. If I am going to be accountable for the final result of a project or assignment, I want be sure it's done well and to my standards.

"Tell me about your work experience?

I've had a job every summer since I was 16 years old. My primary reason to work was to have some extra spending money, but what I didn't realize was that I was actually sampling careers to see where I fit in.
I have not had much paid work experience. I have spent most of my time on college and graduate school work. at Now that I am certified, finished and my degree program, I feel well prepared to apply for a full time position.
"What is your greatest weakness?"
I've learned to make my perfectionism work to my advantage. I have become proficient at meeting deadlines, and with my attention to detail, I know my work is accurate.
As an undergrad, I used to leave assignments until the last minute, but with the workload of graduate school, I learned to schedule my time very effectively.
I used to like to work on one project to it's completion before starting on another, but I've learned to balance work on several projects simultaneously, and I think it allows me to be more creative and effective.

What are your greatest strengths?

My ability to work with all different kinds of people. I enjoy learning from everyone I meet.
My greatest strength is my ability to focus on the job at hand. I'm not easily distracted from the big picture.
My organizational skills are my greatest strength. I'm capable of keeping many projects on track at the same time.

How would you describe yourself? –

I'm a people person. I really enjoy meeting and working with a lot of different people.
I'm a perfectionist. I pay attention to all the details, and like to be sure that everything is just right.
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I'm a creative thinker. I like to explore alternative solutions to problems and have an open mind about what will work best.
I'm analytical. I need to understand how things work so I can effectively plan.

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