The College hosted its\u2019 first Dinner at Dunwoody, an event for accepted students to have dinner, hear from current students about their experience, learn about scholarships and financial aid and connect with the Student Affairs and Student Accounts teams. The event started with a meet and greet and was followed by dinner. The highlight of the event was the student panel featuring six student ambassadors who shared their Dunwoody experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s safe to say that every Dunwoody student has a unique story. Some students come to Dunwoody straight from high school. Others are less traditional, in the sense that they may have previous education or workforce experience. Everyone acclimates to life at Dunwoody at their own pace given their different backgrounds and experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s common for a student starting at Dunwoody to be nervous and make mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rayshun Varnado said, \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid of making mistakes. There are things you might not grasp right away, but don\u2019t be afraid to ask questions. If you make a mistake, it\u2019s an opportunity to learn.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other Student Ambassadors agreed, adding that time and task management was another essential key to succeeding at Dunwoody. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Student Ambassadors also cited various instances in which they felt their instructors helped them succeed in class and professionally. Students have positive experiences at Dunwoody because of the support they feel from faculty and staff that believe and want the best for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It didn\u2019t take very long to settle into life at Dunwoody because \u201ceveryone [at Dunwoody] is extremely friendly and wants to see you succeed,\u201d said Antonio Horn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Setting up students for success at Dunwoody and after graduation is important to the Dunwoody community. Students feel prepared for the workforce because of the hands-on education they receive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
College\u00a0 that can be intimidating. Dinner at Dunwoody aimed to demystify the experience and\u00a0set incoming\u00a0 students up with the tools they will need to become successful once they start classes in the fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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