Albany State University Top Questions

Being in college has taught me a lot of responsibility and self control. I am glad I chose to go to college after high school because many valuable lessons have been instilled in me. One of the most important lessons I have learned is to think before I act. This comes to me as very valuable because before I choose to do something I want to do, I have to realize what I need to do is more important. I have also learned the value of money. If I am not focused and serious about important things, I will lose money. Since I come from a poor family,I cannot afford to lose money which is why I take school extremely serious. Out of my college experience, I have learned to be more sociable with others and more independent. I have also gained self discipline being that I do not live with my parents anymore.

Throughout college I learned many lessons, but the most valuable lesson that I learned there was that you get out what you put in. There were plenty of students that just skated through the degree programs, never really putting a lot of work into them, and those are the students that are still looking for work. On the other hand, the students that put in a lot of effort to succeed are now doing very well for themselves. College was a wonderful experience, and while I do believe that it is not for everyone, it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. It was an excellent transition into adulthood, where I am not completely on my own, but I have to learn discipline and self control. There is no mommy there to wake you up for classes; you have to push yourself in college if you want to succeed.

I have learned in my college experience how to manage stuff on my own and learned a lot of what it means to be out on your own without your parents to baby you. Overall I think everyone should have a chance to have the college experience.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is to keep going, stay focused, and never give up. I have realized what a struggle and hassle it is to attend school. Nevertheless, through each struggle and hassle, I have become very adamant to continue my education no matter what hardships come my way. College has vitally changed my life and it is something I definitely want to succeed at. It has been valuable to attend because when I look at the people back home, I see what my life could have been like if I did not attend college, and more importantly what I do not want my life to be like. Everyone dreams to be successful in life, but unfortunately everyone dreams are not met. I am given an opportunity to achieve my dreams and goals, and I am beyond determined to reach them. Overall, I do believe I can achieve success, and I believe my self- motivation, ambition, and courage will get me there.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is friendships I have made. When I first came I was nervous that I wasn't going to have anyone to talk to but when I got there I could feel the love and embrace of the others because they felt the same as I felt. I can see now that we have have bonded and the bond that I have with them and them with me; its something that can never be broken. Albany State University is valuable to attend because unlike many colleges the professors will try and gt to know each and every student as if they were our parents or guardians and they want nothing but the best for the students. They take time out of their busy schedules to see that their lesson is being comprehended to a student. When you feel comfortable asking questions and those questions get answered there is nothing that can turn you back from being successful.

Attending Albany State has been one of the utmost beautiful challenges I have ever experienced because my life was put into a perspective much greater than I ever phantom. College presented opportunities that I never knew existed and presented the type of situations I never dealt with before, therefore, I rose above my challenges and even when I failed, I tried again and again till I succeeded. Albany State University encourages its students to excel in their studies while being involved with extracurricular activities. In return, students learn to balance and prioritize their lives. As students, we afforded several portals to advancing their careers through work-study, volunteerism, forums, workshops, and events hosted semester-round. Attending Albany State University has provided the assurance that after my matriculation and instilled desire of philanthropy, I will be a confident, persevering, and determined young woman ready to embark on my future endeavors as the future founder of my own abstinence awareness-mentoring program for the youth.

During my experince, i have encountered several professors that care for the progress of my education . Being a Education Major I am have recieved usefull information/ oppurtunities. My colllege life has been an experience but i plan to do what is needed to complete my education in May 2011

When I was a senior in high school I didnt know what I wanted to do with my life so when I started out at Modesto Jr. College I started by taking all my general education classes to get them out of the way. If I could go back I would tell my self not to do that. I would tell my self to take specific interest classes, classes that I wouldnt normally take. I would do this so I could find out right away what I like and what I didnt like, and who knows I might have found out sooner my passion in life. I would tell my self to just explore all the classes I wanted and worrie about the general education later once I found out what I wanted to do.

As a high school student I was not as informed about college as I am now. If I could give my self advice in regards to college I would explain how college is a wonderful step into an independent lifestyle. Even though freedom is involved in attending college, a person should always make sure that they are taking college serious and not approaching it as a joke. College is certainly a learning experience, and with open eyes a person can learn alot and progress into a better person. There may be alot of parties and school activities but, the school work should always come first. With a level head and the right morals I would be prepared as a senior to attend college.

THE ONLY ADVICE THAT I WOULD GIVE MYSELF IS TO LOOK AT THE COST OF SCHOOL TUTITIONS AND FEES. BEFORE I GOT ACCEPTED INTO ALBANY STATE UNIVERSITY I'VE NEVER HAD TO TAKE OUT ANY LOANS. I DO NOT REGRET COMING HERE BECAUSE ITS A GREAT SCHOOL .THE TUTITION IS JUST UNAFFORABLE WHEN IM ON A FIX INCOME. ALSO ITS A GREAT EXPERICENE BECAUSE ITS MY FIRST TIME AWAY FROM HOME. I'VE ALWAYS WENT TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES IN MY HOME TOWN.