Brigham Young University-Provo Top Questions

So far I have only attended one semester. And I'm about to start another on Monday. I've gotten a lot out of this first semester though. I've learned a lot from my classes. I've also learned that nothing will be handed to you in college. I've gotten a little taste of what it's like when I have to do everything on my own. And I can't give my teachers a note from my parents when I miss a test. I just have to take care of it all myself. Ive had to grow up. I've had to learn to get everything done on my own with no reminders and have it done on time with no excuses.

In my experience attending college, I have been able to learn what aspects of other people's lives I want to incorporate into my own. I believe that has been the greatest lesson I have learned. I have had a great amount of learning focused on Physics, Chemistry, and Astronomy - all three of which I fully enjoy and am looking forward to using in my future career. However, in comparison to the sciences, the life lessons that I have learned are definitely of the greatest importance to me. I've learned how important a strong work ethic is, and how judge myself off personal successes instead of "beating" other people in their successes. I greatly value what I have learned about dealing with other people and building them up in their own successes. I am confident that these tools I have acquired here will be fundemental in being a good administrator in schools - administration is my goal. I recall the attitudes of the administration that I was raised with in my school system, and I have found that we need stronger, more honest and caring leaders for our future generation. That's my goal and the value of my schooling.

I have learned so much from my college expericence. I thought I wanted to attend a four-year college right out of high school but a new plan was underway. I went to a community college not far from home and love it very much. It's just the right size to start out. My room mate and I are long lost sisters, we are so much alike and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The teachers I've been associated with are amazing and really care about my education. I've learned how to function on my own, get along with others and develop great study habbits. I'm so greatful for everything thats happened so far in my college eduation; When I transfer to a four-year I can only hope the experience is even more rewarding.

I feel that I have learned a great deal about what exactly I would like to do in my future. Professors are very helpful and encouraging to students and allow us to choose between many great programs. I am forced to do my best to succeed which will definitely help in the long run. I feel that through my experiences at BYU, I have an advantage when applying for graduate schools and later jobs that will be invaluable.

I have not attended college yet. I am applying for this so I can go to college. Grants are just not enough to cover tuition and my parents cannot afford to pay for school. I am simply trying to avoid taking out a loan if at all possible. This money woud really help me out in getting my career started.

Several college years yielded a large network of friends and associates, jobs, and a purposeful career that I can be satisfied working in. It informed me of the copious directions in the career field one could go and gave me a taste of many, while easing myself into a career that I felt right after an introduction. The professors brought new ideas and realizations to mind to which I am grateful. There is rarely a time when one can be acquainted with people from anywhere in the world in one place, or have easy access to living, learning, working abroad. Financially it is a advantage to have a four-year education, and indeed one cannot do much with a high school diploma any more. Then of course, there is that knowledge of unmeasurable value. Newly gained perspectives make one feel more confident in who one is and how one can cause positive change.

My college experience is part gaining knowledge, but more importantly, it is a 4 to 6 year test showing how hard you can work. To sum up my educational goals into one phrase would be “don’t give up.” The most important thing I can learn in college is a strong work ethic and diligence. That is truly what our nation and our economy needs; people who can work hard and work for cause. I want to finish my education at all costs, even with all the temptation to give up and enter the work force. The easy way out would be to take whatever skills I have now, start making a salary, and substantially increase my standard of living. If I “don’t give up” I can put off some nice things now for great things later in life.

For me, attending college has been a challenging experience--like an on/off switch with a bad short fuse. Possessing a diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome, it is hard to focus on the goals I need to accomplish; I struggle with it every day. When I first started to take classes at my local community college, I failed miserably; I simply could not focus. Although the life lessons I learned were indeed priceless. Through the years at that community college, I have achieved higher confidence and better self-esteem. I was once told by a teacher to "pull and hold your bootstraps up and don't let anything pull them down," and to "learn how to help yourself, before you can help others." She too had Asperger's Syndrome, and knew what I was going through; it took me two years to fully grasp what she had preached. I finally srapped up the courage to sign up for classes on an online college (University of Phoenix) to obtain a bachelor's in health administration. Without a degree, I cannot obtain a good job; without money, I cannot continue my education. That is why collegiate education is exceptionally valuable.

In college I have learned about not only relationships, but I have matured. It is important to attend college and get a degree beacuse our nation/people of america depend on it. We as college students are the nation's future . We need to have knowledge about our feilds of profession and also the knowledge to survive in this ecomonmy successfuly.

I have struggled with school my whole life including my college career due to disabilities and lack of support. However, I have learned a lot throughout these obstacles. I have learned to not let anyone interfere with the choices I have made in life as I get discouraged of my career choices but I really believe that I can and will succeed and now is the time to put my goals in place and stop saying and start doing, and it is time to be strong and not let my family's negativity interfere with my choice to graduate and be proud of myself in the future. I have a goal of being the first generation to graduate college and begin my life as an adult the right way. I am really excited to experience college and enjoy my education and live the life I have always dreamed of.