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Why USF?...
The quality of the business program drew my interest and after further
research into their other programs I found interesting (just in case I
decided to change my major), the results sealed the deal. |
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Living the campus life ...
I lived on campus for two years and loved it. Always being a 15 minute
walk away from class, friends and food was a luxury when I was so far
away from family and familiarity. It also helped me to break out of my
shell and build friendships with people who were very different from me.
It was fun and encouraged a studious atmosphere because everyone around
you was there for the same reason - to get an education. |
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Student activities ...
I have been involved with Black Student Union,
Student Government,
Black Emphasis Month planning committee,
Volunteer USF, The
Multicultural Community, The Minority Business Association and
Homecoming. These activities have greatly enriched both my college
experience and my personal life. I've learned how to not only lead but
follow, also how to multitask, resolve conflict, and think critically. I
had fun doing all these things and I am proud of everything I have done
at USF. I built relationships with diverse individuals and made life
long friends.
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Activities ...
I love going to the gym because they have great fitness classes like
Pilates and professional equipment. I loved Movies on the Lawn, which
shows blockbuster movies before they are released on DVD for free. Going
canoeing at Riverfront Park with friends is always fun. Going to
concerts that come to the Sun Dome on campus is so convenient. Driving
to St. Pete Beach where they have tons of water activities available.
And if all else fails there is always Busch Gardens which is a stones
throw from campus. |
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Professors ...
The professors are so diverse and they come from all over the world
and the United States. I have so many favorite professors, all of which
have helped me come into my on as far as ideals and seeing things from a
new perspective. Like professor Toland-Dix who exposed me to the
writings of Zora Neal Hurston, Octavia Butler, and Toni Morrison and
Professor Karlins whose Business Management class has taught me the
importance of making a work place a “worth place.” These two professors
are some of my favorites because one they are great educators and two
the content of their class was rich with valuable insight and knowledge
that I didn’t know I needed to grow.
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Metropolitan area ...
Location has opened up many post undergraduate opportunities because
so many large and varied companies and businesses have a branch in
Tampa, so many graduates do not have to travel far to find a job. |
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Multiculturalism ...
USF has helped me to become a more culturally sensitive and aware
person. I have eaten the food, witnessed the traditions, and heard the
first hand accounts of so many cultural groups. Any negative
preconceived notions I’ve had about any group of people simply because I
have never had the opportunity to interact with them are out the door
because of my USF experience. |
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Global ...
Almost everything about my USF experience has prepared me for a global
environment and to think globally. I have met professors, students, and
individuals just visiting from across the globe. Some just sharing
personal stories and some coming to raise awareness about a topic or
issue but all broadening my horizons and understanding that though we
are on different chunks of land with different experiences/ beliefs we
are all interconnected. |
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