California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Top Questions

Out of all of the things that I have learned in college thus far, the most important life skills that I will take away are the concepts of living with other people. Being in an apartment with three other roommates, I originally was not sure how we would get along. This was the first time that I would be away from home, and I did not know what to expect. At first, everyone seemed to be fairly timid, even wary of the other roommates. Going into another person’s room was like entering enemy territory on the battlefield. The apartment as a whole was completely disheveled. Dishes would pile until the sink overflowed, rooms filled with clutter, and trying to find food in the fridge was like looking for a needle in a haystack. As time went on, the chaos began to wear on everyone and we realized that communication was needed in order to turn our house into a functional home. After some collaboration, many of the major issues that we began with quickly became minor problems that were quickly resolved. Through application, I learned that communicating with someone directly is the most effective way to solve a problem.

So far I have met a lot of new people and learned the expectations. I am going to college for my nursing degree, and without college; getting my nursing degree is not even an option. To achieve your goals you need to follow through and do ever step possible to reach your goal.

I have learned so much on a variety of topics within and outside of my mahor. It is such a valuable experience because of the friendships I have formed with both students and professors alike.

College has been invaluable to my personal growth. I not only have learned more than I have in all the years prior to entering college, but I have learned life- and social skills that will help me as an adult out in the world. Being able to learn and work with people much different than myself has allowed me to learn about myself as well broadening my horizons of my ways of thinking. College and college life has put me through experiences inside and outside of the classroom that have and will continue to sculpt me into the person I want to be in the future: I will be a respected member of my field, and a functional and enriched adult member of society.

So far my college experience has shown me that I can be the independent person that I always imagined myself to be. I am originially from Long Island, NY, and the decision to go to school 2500 miles away from home was a difficult one. But, I fell in love with Cal Poly and decided to put aside all my inhibitions and go for it. Since I left, I have not once regretted my decision. Being in college has shown me just how much I appreciate having the opportunity to go to school and to learn all the things that I have. I truly enjoy going to class and learning about animals everyday, and though it may be stressful, I do not wish that I were in any other stage of my life. By going to school so far away from home, I have had to find my own ways to manage stress and handle living on my own simultaneously. This is an invaluable life lesson that I could not have learned anywhere else. College has given me a sense of purpose and drive in my life and I hope that this continues as I finish my college career.

I have learned so far that I need to keep up with the work I'm given and that nothing in life is free unless you know exactly who to talk to and you have enough charm to pull it off.

I have learned so much about life and have grown so much in the last two years. I know that if I didn't attend this university, my life would be completely different and definitely not as amazing as it is right now. I have awesome friends, I am getting a priceless education, and I am just so blessed and happy to be here in this exact moment. Cal Poly means the world to me.

So far I've learned that college is a lot of hard work, and it's only going to get harder. I accept this challenge with open arms since I know the only way to achieve my dream of being a famous cartoonist is to go to college and get that degree. The hard work has prepped me for how demanding real-life will be, especially with the strict deadlines of the animation/television/movie world. Even with all the seriousness though, I've found it's still okay to have a little bit of fun, especially when producing creative ideas. In this field you really have to be yourself, which my college (The Art Institute of California, Los Angeles) has taught me so far.

Because of my college experience, I have grown up. I have matured greatly as a person, mentally, physically, and socially. My senior year I rebelled because I was not happy with myself and the environment I was exposing myself to. When I left those people and that environment behind, I was able to refocus my life and surround myself with what I thought was important. I re-established the strong relationship that I had had with my family and zoned in on what I wanted to do with my life. College has been extremely valuable to attend, as it has introduced me to so many different types of people and forced me to learn how to work with them, no matter how difficult or easy it was. As an aspiring female engineer, I have discovered that I must be confident in myself and present myself as a serious and hardworking student in order to ensure that my fellow classmates regard me with the same respect. I still have almost three years of college left, and I look forward to the many life lessons it has yet to instill in me.

I have met some wonderful people and have experience so many new activities. I have found the career choice that I was looking for that will make me happy in the future. I have found a passion that I hope to pass on to others when I become a teacher. My professors have helped me a lot and have provided me with valuable information. I hope to continue learning more from the amazing professors at Cal Poly in the next two years.