What Resources Are Available for Successfully Finishing University

¶ … media are helpful because they each provide a perspective and are, for that reason, important to have. Perspectives and alternate channels allow us to grow and develop again and again, and they also help us to understand the uniqueness of challenges all around us, how they are different and yet how they can also be similar.

In this way we can develop a sense of empathy and a sense of community but also a sense of what is in store for us as we embark on this new chapter of our lives. The Walden Library will probably be most helpful because it is like having a virtual library right at my fingertips. Through it I can have access to assignments, articles, studies, and librarian assistance.

This will be of great use because the PhD in Public Policy and Administration program will require me to refer to these valuable sources of information a good deal. Compared to the challenges faced by students in this week's media, I expect the challenges I face will be similar in that this program will require a great deal of attention to detail and research.

This will mean that I must take the time to prepare and analyze as well as focus on writing and understanding material that is presented to me. I cannot think of any information that was not included in this week's media that I would like to see; however, that may be because I myself do not quite know what to expect on this journey (as it is new for me) other than that it will take hard work and discipline.

Nonetheless, one thing that would make the journey easier perhaps would be some information on the actual tangible aspects of the PhD program -- what it entails from a real life perspective in all its gory details. I like to know about the real experiences (without the make-up, so to speak), which I feel can help me better prepare emotionally and intellectually for the challenges ahead.

Even if the experiences I hear about are worrisome or described in harrowing terms -- that is okay because it at least gives me a frame of reference in terms of actual human experience. Knowing my character and the strengths I possess, I think I will succeed in this program. I have tremendous discipline and a good ability to focus on overcoming obstacles and achieving objectives. I am interested in the subject, moreover, and can bring enthusiasm for learning, which is never a bad thing to have.

I embrace challenges because through them I believe I am able to grow and become even stronger. I do not fear failure because I view everything as a learning experience. Therefore, I begin this journey with optimism and courage. Compared to the students featured in this week's media, I feel that my experience and skills are somewhat unique, although that can be said for everyone.

At the same time, I have no problem identifying with others and the stories that they tell because it is very easy for me to place.