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“University Graduate as an Adult”
Elizabeth C
United States, Undergraduate
Law, Criminal / Criminology, 2015
Overall
Graduating From Northwestern State University as an older adult was such an insightful experience. Granted my fellow students were decades younger than I was at the time, we learned much from not only our Instructors, but form each other.
My studies began many years back in the field of Criminal Justice, for my passion was Law Enforcement. While in college, I was accepted and hired with a larger city police department, where my career took off.
Later, in 2012 I began my studies at Northwestern State University in the same field and graduated with both a AS and BS in Criminal Justice.
I believe education is a foundation to a vast majority of things in life. Whether the student desires to be a Nurse, or a phlebotomist, to a Veterinarian, to Agriculture.
Each area of study will, in many ways compliment that individuals life in not only the field of choice, but in life in general.
Dedication, perseverance, and consistency are vital in life, especially in college. Northwestern State University allowed me to complete my education in an expeditious manner, but having the opportunity to fulfilling my own personal goal.
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Pros
Instructors brought decades of knowledge and experience
Cons
Not all courses were available in person which were required to be done online.

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hernan
Overall
I wish I had known...
I could never imagined that some stupid racial ideas are still radical in southern society
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
If you are used to big cities, lots of noise, underground and you need a quiet place to study and relax, Nortwestern is defenetly an option.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
One need a car. There is not any kind of trasnportation to downtown or the mall. I played soccer and became a 'deamon'. Travelled a lot and met interesting people
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hernan
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why?
Living on campus was a big experience. Universities in Buenos Aires do not have these kind of oportunities.
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Personal comments
Until the third week, I was living in a noisy dorm, full of freshmen and huge audio sets in bedrooms. We moved to another dorm, one bilt and created for sportive students; cleaner, quiter and much better, with lots of facilities.
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hernan
Academic
Course recommendations
They used to make things easy for international students!
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My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
I can not make a suggestion... the american way of study puts lots of energy in one point and sometimes they forget that there are lots of cultural aspects surrounding that point. I know that they become experts in that point, but I was asked if I've ever tasted pizza!
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

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hernan
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: At ease in most situations
My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang)
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
Due to I went to study special courses in mass communication, I had a great experience. I had a teacher, expert in broadcasting, who tought me how to 'erase' my 'latin accent'. I will never forget when they could not believe that English was not my first language.
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hernan
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Travel, Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Personal comments
Yesterdays, outside campus; THE place for friday nights. As any small town, restaurants and food have the taste of local meals-
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