The junior
and senior years of high school are exciting. It is a time of decision-making
about your future. After I had taken the PSAT and SAT I signed up for the College
Board and would receive offers from different colleges to apply. This is how I
became familiar with Muskingum University. It was in January of last year when
I had the opportunity to apply here. I really didn’t think I would attend here,
but because it was close to home and offered my major at the time, which was
Pre-Pharmacy, I decided to apply. My original choice for college had been West
Liberty University, which also offered my major. I had participated in science
fairs there for several years, was familiar with the campus, and my mother
graduated from there. I was accepted at six different colleges, and I had
received scholarships from each of them. They all had positive points, and the
decision was very difficult. I came for a campus visit during the winter and
met with Mr. Gary Atkins. He was very nice as well as being informative. I
toured the campus, and I liked the idea that it was small in size and I would
be able to interact with the professors.
I also interviewed for a science scholarship while I was here. Mr.
Atkins contacted me several times during the spring. I think he was a very
positive influence as to why I chose to come here. When I shadowed in my chosen
profession at school in the spring, but later was advised Pharmacy may not be a
wise choice for a career at this time. I was told many Pharmacy students
graduating this year would not be able to find jobs. In June I was still
undecided about where I would attend. I decided to change my major to computer
science. Unfortunately West Liberty did not offer that as a major. I then had
narrowed my choices between Wheeling Jesuit University and Muskingum. Mr.
Atkins was always very helpful to answer questions and he was very patient with
me as I tried to make my decision. I felt Muskingum would be a better choice
for me, and now that I have spent a semester here, I know I have made the right
decision. I was told that it is very important to find a college where you feel
you belong and are comfortable there. I feel that way every time I am on
campus. Muskingum University is where I feel I belong and I will be proud to be
a graduate from here.
Well that's about all for this post. This blog will be updated rather regularly throughout the remainder of my Freshman year. See you next time!
Juan
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