What I Know About Stanton University - Its Philosophy and Perspective

Choosing a university can be an overwhelming decision, especially when faced with numerous options. The more choices available, the broader and more complex the decision-making process becomes. For those born and raised in Korea who have experienced the Korean college admission process, the selection of schools is somewhat filtered based on the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) scores or high school grades. Nowadays, it seems that choosing medical school over Seoul National University has become the norm. It's relatively easy to understand what admission choices to make in the place where you live. However, when it comes to overseas universities, the decision becomes more challenging.

 

When I went to graduate school in the United States, there were established rankings for my field of study. I chose my school based on its ranking and the reputation of the supervising professor, so there wasn't much to deliberate. While living in the US, I realized how much I didn't know, and gradually, my misconceptions were cleared up.

 

For instance, when meeting Korean-

American 1.5 or 2nd generation immigrants in California, I learned interesting perspectives about universities. In Korea, UC Berkeley is considered an excellent school. While it is indeed a prestigious institution in the US as well, Korean-American parents often had different thoughts. If their child received admission offers from both UCLA and UC Berkeley, conservative parents would choose UCLA 100 times out of 100. When I first heard this, I was puzzled, as UC Berkeley is perceived as superior to UCLA in Korea.

 

After hearing their explanations, I understood. UC Berkeley has an extremely progressive and left-leaning educational climate. Parents worried that if their children followed the school's teachings and immersed themselves in the student environment, they might become overly influenced by political correctness. There were some stories of students who were well-behaved before graduation but ended up fighting with their parents, suddenly changing their identity, or displaying behavior that parents found concerning after graduating. This was something I learned while living in the US. Currently, about 30% of young people in America self-identify as LGBTQ. Personally, I believe universities, media, and political circles have significantly contributed to this trend. In fact, it seems likely that South Korea where I am living now will soon follow a similar path.

 

 

I chose Stanton University's MBA program. However, I started to think about the school itself, not just the MBA program. As I've grown older, I've come to realize the importance of a school's academic atmosphere, vision, and environment. Understanding that a school's philosophy shapes its programs and influences its students, I began to research the school I was choosing.

 

Stanton University is located in California. Being a private institution, I believed it could maintain some distance from the education policies pushed by the California government. Unlike private schools in South Korea, which must follow government policies due to financial support, American private schools can operate more autonomously as they don't rely on government subsidies. Although located in California, I judged that there was a higher possibility for objective voices to be reflected according to my standards.

 

Stanton University aims to provide high-quality education at a reasonable cost. This isn't just rhetoric; the actual costs demonstrate their commitment to affordability. The school emphasizes a diverse cultural environment, which is supported by the significant number of European students. I thought this would create an atmosphere where voices that aren't necessarily left-leaning would be acknowledged.

 

 

The school's operations seemed to pursue practical academics. The culinary arts program, for example, appeared to be a case of applied science. The same goes for golf. Very few universities in the US offer a golf program for a bachelor's degree. It seemed that the focus was not solely on academic direction but more on practical aspects. The school appeared interested in providing opportunities for average people to receive high-quality education and gain practical help in their professional fields, rather than targeting only those who excel academically. Consequently, the school is located near major cities and offers online, in-person, or hybrid classes to provide necessary education and experiences. These aspects impressed me.

Because of these characteristics of Stanton University, I became more interested and decided to enroll. So far, I have no regrets.

 

If you're curious, it might be a good idea to visit the website below and ask questions to the school's admissions office.
https://stanton.edu/

Stanton University - A Private University In Anaheim, California