Hands-On Learning
"When I was looking for a university to attend, I was looking for a place that had the program I wanted, offered many opportunities to get involved, and had small class sizes. I wanted to be able to connect with my professors and be able to get involved. Õ¬Äи£Àû offered all of these which was a key aspect of my decision to go here. Accepted Students Day played a key role in my decision to go to Õ¬Äи£Àû. I was able to meet and talk to professors, Deans, and current students.
When I came on tour, I initially came for Architecture. As the tour progressed, I found out about Construction Management and the many opportunities the program offered. The Construction Management program offered hands-on experiential learning which really got me interested. I am a hands-on learner and being able to incorporate that into my education strengthened my ability to understand concepts and ideas. Instead of learning about concrete mix designs in just the classroom, I am able to go to the lab and actually create the concrete and really look at the properties.
The best part of attending Õ¬Äи£Àû would have to be the ability to make friends and meet new people easily. Coming from PA was a big change for me. I knew absolutely nothing about Rhode Island and knew no one from New England. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to find friends or get to know new people. The minute I stepped foot on campus as a freshman, I was instantly greeted by warm and friendly people.
My favorite thing to do in Bristol is riding my longboard down the East Bay Bike to Colt State Park. I love taking pictures of the park and all the beautiful places along the way. After a long ride into the sunset, I like to stop at the local restaurants to grab a bite to eat."