Boise State University Top Questions

Out of my college experience I have learned a lot about myself. I have learned not to trust everyone I meet and college is basically the same thing as high school. Freshman year of college can be a complete waste if you go out and party every night, or it can be a great experience if you get out and join a club or the Greek life. One thing I would change about my first semester, I would have joined a sorority, to be more involved in campus activites.

I have learned that not all colleges are created equal. Sometimes you can get quite a lot out of a small, blue-collar school that is not found in the academic portion of the campus.

I am almost fifty years of age; and have successfully completed my Associate's Degree at Carrington College. Now, I am shooting for the stars; and have been accepted into the pre-med program at Boise State University. I must admit, my former college taught me many valuable lessons. The first thing is to never let anyone make you feel embarassed by calling you an "overachiever." Secondly, I've had to learn to get back into the school mode after being out of the loop for thirty years. My age has bothered me in the past, but does not any more. I feel with my life experiences; combined with my military training and Associate's Degree, the more confident I have become. I am skilled at what I do, and my former instructors have always told me to reach for the stars; so I am. I feel Boise State is going to be an entirely new set of challenges, and know that this was the correct choice for me; I want to be somebody; and make a difference in the world. I know it's within my grasp.

Attending Black Hawk College East I have gained so much real world experience. Majoring in the Equestrian Program it has opened a world of opprtunities for me. I worked on an internship in California with Sharon Camarillo, a world reknowned Barrel Racer, that of which opened many job opportunities. I also had the opportuity and knowledge to run for the title of Miss Rodeo Illinois 2010, and I won. Holding this title has been an unbelievable ride and I do not regret a single moment of it. I am currently vying for the title of Miss Rodeo America 2011 which will take place in Las Vegas in November. Attending Black Hawk I realized that I wanted to further my education in Agriculture. I want to be able to help a student recieve the same opportunities that I have been given. This is why I am transfering into the Agriculture Education Program at Illinois State University. I have been truly blessed attending a small junior college and I am proud to say that I am Black Hawk College.

I'm a sophmore in college and so far, I love it. I have always liked school, but college has given me a different perspective on life. My school has small class sizes, so I'm able to actually meet and interact with all of my classmates of different backgrounds. I feel being around people of different religions and cultures helps me learn because I can see how and why people act as they do, but also learn more about different parts of the country. College has also helped me grow into my own person, I'm faced with different situations and problems and I have to develop a solution on my own, without the help of my parents. I belong to the Phi Theta Kappa chapter at my school, being in this group I'm also able to intearct with different people through the volunteer work we complete. I like helping people and making a difference so PTK is a great expierence for me. I feel education is a valuable part of my life. With our economy today, without an education it is hard to find a good job that one can actually live off of.

Through my college education I have learned that personal drive is an important key to success. Learning happens outside of the classroom just as much as within and it is important to take advantage of all growing opportunities, even when you must seek them out yourself. My time in college has allowed me to meet individuals with talents and interest like my own, but more importantly has given me a platform to learn how my own interests may be applied and combined with those of others. Through this I have developed a stronger respect for the ideas and talents of others as well as a broadened spectrum of what may be possible in my own career.

i have not yet attend college, but i do plan to start in october 2010. i hope that my learning experiences are exquisite and enjoyable.

I have really gotten involved in my school and in the community, I have learned better study and learning techniques and I have met amazing people that I now call my friends that I wouldn't have been able to meet anywhere else in the world!!

I have learned how to communicate a little better and have learned to appreciate the things around me and the little things in life.

College was the place where I developed as an independent person. I no longer had my parents or my family nearby to run to if I needed help with food, money, schoolwork, etc. I was completely on my own and learned the most about what life is all about. I enjoyed college, in particular Boise State, and am certain that if I had chosen not to go to college I would have missed out on a vital life learning experience. I graduated with a BS in Sociology which basically means I have a degree that is not specific to any one type of job. However, being able to write on resumes that I have a bachelors degree has opened many doors for me that I beleive would have remained shut otherwise. I am attempting to get a teachers certification to be a secondary school teacher and be a positvie part of teenagers learning experiences and hopefully a helpful resource when it is their time to decide whether or not to attend college.