Introduction
For sure, Bentley University has today become a centre of excellence. I think, this is why everyone wants to closely associate with it. As an ambitious student, I am greatly interested in this institution. It is my prayer that, God willing, one day I should get a chance to join Bentley. This will definitely make be a boastful alumnus holding one of their internationally recognized certificate; diploma; associate; bachelors; master’s or doctorate degrees which it offers to both the local and international students.
Reasons for my interest
Of course, I ma greatly interest in this prestigious academic institution aroused by the following aspects of their practices:
1. Admission procedures
The way students are admitted in this university is very fair. It can actually help one to succeed in one’s career. The giving of entry behavior test is very important: can make one choose the best field to pursue without necessarily being compelled to take a course one may not be interested in. in many universities, especially in the developing countries like Africa, admission is strictly pegged on the high school results.
However, in Bentley, one may choose the career one qualifies for both in the high school and the entrance examinations which is strictly narrowed to that particular area one is interested in.
2. Tomorrow 25
This is a 2005 launched programme that boosts hard work because it encourages the students to pull up their socks and promotes a healthy competition. Through various reward schemes, like exposures to the corporate world, the learners are prepared to be good future leaders who are likely to excel in their careers at some later date.
3. The centre for business ethics
In the words of Thomas Arnold, educate people without ethics and what you make of them are clever devils. This department was established in the year 1976 to help in instilling ethical culture on the students and alumni of this institution. Hence, they can grow up to be morally upright professionals are have a sound knowledge of the moral ethos surrounding their various disciplines. Consequently, they succeed in their careers and other engagements.
4. Advanced academic research
At Bentley University, research is prioritized because it is what can lead to the generation and dissemination of a new knowledge. The research culture in this institution is promoted by the continued support from the Hughley Centre for Financial Services(HCFS). After its establishment in 1997, it has achieved tremendous successes in promoting innovative pedagogy and professional development. More importantly, it has enhanced academic research and strengthened ties between the learners and various investors. Truly, this is so instrumental in achieving learners’ success in their chosen expertise.
5. Financial relief
One of the reasons for continued decline in enrolment rates is financial constrains. It comes as a result of increased high cost of living and hiked school fees. However, this institution is more accommodative because it charges, to both the local and international students, are relatively low as compared to other universities like Harvard, Yale, Virginia, just to mention, but a few. For instance, by last year, its annual tuition stood at US $. 20,000.
Besides, it offers other scholarship and financial inducement programmes. It gives either full or partial scholarships, especially to the bright, but needy students. Obviously, this creates a conducive learning opportunity to all those who want to accomplish some financial success.
6. Co-curricular activities
After realizing that learning incorporates the affective, cognitive and psychomotor spheres, the able administration of Bentley University has seriously invested in the sporting activities. The establishment o0f the department o0f sports have promoted an active participation in athletics, hockey, basketball, rugby, sailing, music and other games.
In fact, Bentley, a strong associate of the National Collegiate Athletic Association(NCAA), competitively participates in the intercollege and intramural programmes. This gives learners an ample opportunity to excel in these diverse areas that may end up being their lifetime careers, particularly to the endowed fellows.
7. Sorility and fraternity life
They simply refer to a division of students’ activities aimed at supporting officially recognized social groups in the Bentley scholarship sphere. They consist of students, alumni, administration, and other volunteers from the general public denoted by funny names like the Phi Sigma Sigma; Alpha Sigma and Delta Phi Epsilon. These groups are vital in enhancing cooperation, friendship, support, educational unity and lifelong collaboration amongst the members.
8. Alumni services
I think, it s only at Bentley university where there is the most active alumni office of all the universities in the lager USA. It helps to ensure that one’s association with this institution does not necessarily end at graduation.
Through the dedicated support from its staff, it has been able to connect the graduates to the potential employers world over. It offers life long career services such as helping these job seekers to look for new employment opportunities as per their changing demands. This can help in helping these individuals to advance their lifelong career objectives hence, assured success.
