California State Polytechnic University-Pomona Top Questions

Attending college has allowed for many wonderful opportunities to arise in my life. Becoming more educated, has allowed me to become more aware of the world I live in. No matter what the discipline or study, I have learned to utilize the concepts it has taught me to better my thinking, my career and my lifestyle.

Pursuing education and ataining knowledge are extremely important in life for me. I not only furthered my education by leaps and bounds, but attending college was my first opportunity to be on my own and to start learning how to be an adult. Living on campus was an amazing experience because I got to pursue that journey with many peers my age. I made life long friends and there were a lot of lessons we learned together and the hard way!! I had always had it drilled in my head how important a college degree was, but I truly realized it once I was there and saw the future that I could have. I'm excited to attend nursing school shortly and then move on to my masters degree. My passion for medicine has only been heightened by my general education classes. I can't imagine what wealth of knowledge nursing school is going to bring me. Most importantly, this new degree is going to be my vehicle for my passion so I can volunter with non profit organizations in develping nations. Being able to hold someones hand and give them hope for the future will be my ultimate reward.

Being able to experience something much more intense than high school that also determines my future will always be valuable to someone who attends college. College can have so many guarantees and opportunities for students in the future. It is the foundation to a good start in your upcoming years. Being able to attend college, I have been able to experience the difficulties that college has to offer and also the different circumstances along with the different methods that teachers use to teach. Everything is unique in its own way and being able to attend college helps me get another outtake on life and helps prepare me for the real world.

The best thing I've gotten so far from college is a sense of responsibilty. Not only do I know have to take care of my own needs, but also balence them with school. As a kid going through highschool, I was often at home alone. I thought I had bounds of freedom and responsibility. And I did, for a child. I often managed my own meals, laundry, schedule, and much of the house. At least I thought I did. Much of the time slacking off was an option. Being in college I now see that it can't be anymore. Going to college opened my eyes in the sense that even though I had quite a bit of responsibility as a child, this is a whole new ball game. I never really paid for everything. Not quite in the sense that I'm forced to now. I pay for school. I pay for meals. I pay for my home and bed. Managing that and even more showed me that I have to get myself under control in order to survive, much less succeed.

so far i havent had the chance to have a full on college experience, but from the time that ive been there i can say it has been amazing. ive had the opportunity to meet many different people and make friends which i would never expected to meet. Cal poly has also showed me how there is many helpful resources around campus that i can use. i am very grateful and i value this life changing opportunity to attend this school. it has brought me one step closer to my dream. in order to fulfill my dream i must set myself to many challeging tasks and i know that with the help of this school i will get there soon.

I am currently pursing a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona. This is an excellent program at the Collins college of hospitality. Given the opportunity to learn about different cultures through food. Cal Poly offers many exciting classes along with great internships for students. I am currently applying to scholarships to pursue my degree, and to help pay for books and tuition.Each college class offers something different and teaches me how to be better prepared for the future. College has taught me skills that I couldn’t have learned otherwise. Time management, responsibility and discipline are all things that I have learned through experience. I have taken classes that have taught me about the preparation and safety behind food as well as the business aspect. I hope to achieve a successful position as manager and move up through promotions at a well established restaurant or hotel, maybe someday even own my own hotel or restaurant.

Attending Cal Poly Pomona has shown me what it means to be a part of a team, an independent searching and striving for her goals and an individual that genuinely “learns by doing”. Had I not attended this school, I would not have been able to say that I posses these traits. Like most colleges, each day brings the opportunity for us as individuals, to mature, expand our knowledge about ourselves, and create a positive impact with the talents and skills we posses. At Cal Poly Pomona, we build relationships with our peers, teaching assistants, staff, and professors; it is with these relationships that I am able to better understand who I am and the kind of future I envision for myself. From this "college experience", I have gained an insurmountable amount of knowledge, new friends, and new professors to whom I look up to for advice and knowledge. It is with this education and experience that I can confidently venture out into the world as a more well-rounded, educated, and self-aware human being.

My college experience has been different than most, I first attended school in Chicago at a small private art academy. Attending there was an awakening for me to the lifestyle and diversity of the big city, it enriched my character and broadened my view of the world. Unfortunately my stay at that school was cut short because of finances and I returned home to community college. I would not consider this a bad experience, though at first I was troubled with the idea of living in my home town. I soon realized that this provided me the opportunity to rediscover my community and to learn the responsibilities of living on my own. I began to seek out friends and hobbies that were a good reflection of my character. This allowed my artwork to bloom into new realms. Now as I plan for the future I am pursuing a state university to attend and finish the art degree I started in Chicago. I am sure that this new environment will yet again influence my life to change and adapt making me into a stronger more diverse person. I have college to thank for my valuable life lessons.

I got way more out of college experience than i ever expected. I go to a local community college, and i know that people tend to look down somewhat on them. But, this happens to be the best and most interesting change in my life. I actually learn, emjoy it, and look foward to rach day. So im here to say NO ONE should ever be embarassed to br attending a community college brcause they are VERY mch under estemated. And, i am going to transfer ir i come across enough money, but i will still always be happy to know i made the decision to attend El Camino College. It's no joke, it really teaches you life.

What I got out of my college experience is that being a top student in my major is great, but it is even better when I make friends with different groups of people that are also in the same department. I didn't get to know my classmates and professors after the class until my last year in college, and I found that they are such a group of wonderful people that do care about what others are doing, and they support each other like a family. I'm very proud to be one of them and being able to share what I know with them academically and career-wise.