Choosing a college to go to was one of the hardest things for me to decide. There were so many options and picking the right one is critical to your future career. When I took a campus tour of Avila, I knew it was the right place for me. This proved to be right, and here are some of the reasons I love Avila University.
Diversity
Avila has so many different ethnicities and cultures. I also love that people come from all around the world. It gives the students the opportunity to learn about so many different cultures. I have made friends from many different countries and lots of different states.
Free Tutoring
It is an amazing bonus to be able to get free tutoring when struggling with a class. I also found that the teachers here will help you after class if you just ask, they really do care about teaching you the material and want you to learn.
All the Free Giveaways
Almost every day Avila is giving away free things. Back packs, candy, soda, gift cards, and also discounted coupons to sporting KC games and a lot more. They really do give back to the students. The free shows are nice also, such as the magic shows and the hypnotist.
Miss Ollie
Miss ollie is the most amazing woman. She makes my day every time I go to the cafeteria. She goes out of her way to remember every students name, and she always has a huge smile on her face. She says the most positive things and is very supportive of all the students.
Nurse Carol
Nurse Carol is so sweet and always so helpful when visiting. She truly cares about all the students and helps in so many ways. She goes out of her way to help students, whether it be the flu or simply homesickness she is there to help.
Travel Courses
I love that the school offers the option to take courses that allow you to travel to other countries. Not everyone gets that kind of opportunity in life.
Free Counseling
Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, who won't judge us and will just listen. Avila gives us this for free. It can be hard to move away from home and school can be stressful.
Stress Relief Week
My favorite part of finals week is all the things Avila provides to help reduce stress. Free massages, late night breakfast, and much more.
Small Class Sizes
I love that this is a small school because I find it easier to learn in smaller classrooms that are not huge lecture rooms. It helps you make closer relationships with class mates as well as the teachers. I find that people get together for study groups and work together to study for classes because they are smaller.
Friendships
Avila had been amazing for me in the sense that I have made some really good friendships. I am about to start the nursing program, and I feel that I already have a lot of friends in the program because we all have been working together to achieve the same goals.
I am very happy that I chose Avila as the school to go to. It has provided me with so much and helped me grow into the person I am today.
