Arizona State University-West Top Questions

Aside from a quality education, it has been of great value to attend Arizona State University at the West Campus because I have come to appreciate the life-long value of a four-year degree! Coursework studies have prepared me to competently step out into the job arena (upon completion of said degree) which will be of immense benefit to my future employer.

I have learned how to focus my attention more towards the rewards of my work and not so much the amount of work. College to me is a completely different experience then high school. For example I feel a greater connection with my teachers and not so much pressure to hurry up and learn the material. Im glad I decided to attend college cause nobody else in my family has attended any schooling past high school so for me to graduate would be a great accomplishment. I also have been affected greatly by the recession and lost my job so I decided further training would increase my chances of finding the career that ive always wanted. With this being said I intend to reach for my goals and not stop trying until I have successfully reached each one of them.

the people you meet you learn more about cultures and lifestyles and new and upcoming trends, i feel that iam in touch with the world and learning new things.

I had always received good grades in high school and the school work came easily to me. I never studied or prepared for tests and I rarely, if ever, turned in any homework. Despite all of this, my grades were always exceedingly good. When I got to college, I thought that the same level of non effort would get me through but I was quickly proven wrong. I learned in college that my grades are a direct reflection of the effort I put into the class. It is not our professor?s job to hold our hand through our assignments and make sure we understand the curriculum; rather it is our job as students to ensure that our grade in the class is what we want. Hard work and perseverance does indeed pay off not only in school but as well as in life. Because of my dedication to my studies, I have become a more well rounded as a person and able to dedicate my entire self to the task at hand, whether it be school, work, family, or anything else. College has taught me how to be the best person I can be and I am forever grateful.

College has been a life changing experience. I am the first person in my family to graduate with a college degree. I hope to pass the extensive knowledge and passion on for learning onto my children. Currently, I am working on my master's degree in psychology. My intent is to give the gift of passion for learning to others through teaching. When I first attended college, I did not realize how much I would use this knowlege throughout my life. My courses have taught to research, critique and make sound judgements that I feel I would not have made if I had not attended college. Life is not all about a single direction or full of obstacles but life is full of many paths and various choices.

As the daughter of a poor immigrant to this country with no college education herself, I often heard my mother say ?go to school and get an education? but never, did I hear how. The process can be overwhelming for someone with no tools, knowledge or family support. I have never thought of myself as deprived, but the truth is, I was very ill prepared to attend college immediately after high school. In fact, not until I prepared my own daughter to attend college did I really do the researched, and the necessary work, to fully understand the process. School wisdom has taken a marriage, two daughters and twenty years to develop, but I was determined to do for my kids, what my mother failed to do for me. In some way, I have lived vicariously through my children. I realize, I can?t do that forever, there is no reason why their college experience should be mine too. Now more than ever, I feel I can finish the task I started so many years ago. I have the tools, the understanding and even more importantly the desire and the confidence to succeed.

I would remind myself of the significance of an education and to appreciate it by working hard and to persevere through the tough classes that consume much of my time. I would also tell myself to fill out more scholarship applications, so that financial burdens would not negatively affect me in my college career. I would also inform myself to have fun in the different high school activities offered. I would encourage myself to help others that have more trouble with applying themselves academically so that they realize their potential. I would tell myself to visit more colleges in order fully understand and know what is offered and what is necessary to succeed at that school. I would tell myself to ask for advice from experienced adults or financial advisors on how to manage my finances on a low budget in order to learn to save. I would tell myself to enjoy high school and the amount of freedom it offers compared to college and its heavy workload.

During my high school senior year I slacked alot in applying for universities and for scholarship, therefore, an advice I would give myself is mainly to apply for scholarships early and also to have an idea of what college I really did want to go to. Even though, I ended up getting really good grades in my senior year, I knew plenty of students who started giving up during their last months of school.For that reason, keeping up with my classes in college would be another advice. Even if it is the last month of school grades are still being made and counting for a GPA score.The main advice I would give is DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. In college procrastination is no excuse since most of the work is turn in online at a center time. Also study at least a week before the exam is actually given. Studying the night before in college does not work, well it never does. Preparing for the SAT score is also a good advice because I could have gotten a scholarship with a high SAT score.

School is extremely important and securing a good education is one of the best things you can do for yourself and for your future. Only having a diploma from high school does not mean you will get a job. Education is more important than anything else you will need or obtain in life. Having an education not only teaches you to think outside of the box but will give you the many different skills needed in order to problem solve the many diverse situations you will encounter in life. Had I stuck to my plan and not strayed from my own convictions and sense of right and wrong, I would have finished my education a long time ago and not waited until I was 40 to finish my degree. As much as I enjoy attending school and working hard for what I know will be a great reward at the end, I believe that the full experience of being an on campus student, being involved in activities with students my own age would have been experiences I would have treasured throughout my life. Better late than never, I agree, but sooner rather than later is much better.

If I was able to go back and give myself some advice, it would be to not sweat the small things. There is a lot of time that is wasted in worrying about issues that are outside of your control. Stressing about them decreases productivity. Also I would tell myself to be persistent in extracurricular activities and in pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.