California State University-Fullerton Top Questions

There is not much to have said. By the time I was a senior, I knew what to expect when college came calling. Coming from a foreign nation, education is top priority in our household behind family. However, what I did not except was the amount of time we actually spend in the class. It does give us a lot of time to study and work on homework nonetheless. I want to thank all of you for this great opportunity you have given me and my familly.

Right now you are a senior in high school and life is going from really good to really-not-so-good. I want you to know that dad losing his job is not the end of the world! It may seem like everything you want for the future is going down the drain, but it's not. You are going to change your mind a billion times on where you want to go in life, so attending junior college is really a blessing in disguise. Remember to always stay confident and stay true to what you believe in. Don't let your emotions take over in the decision making process for which school to go to and what to major in, because you know in your heart what you want to do in life. Mom and dad are trying their absolute hardest to be supportive financially and emotionally, so remember to show them appreciation often. Life isn't going to go how your planning it right now, but trust me it's better!

I would tell myself to make sure you apply as many scholarships as possible, in the end it will pay off. I would also tell myself to be very prepared and know what your getting into. Stay up on your grades even if you dont think it matters, you still need to try hard. I would tell myself that I need to get out of my shell and meet new people.

Get more involved. Take more AP classes. Spend more time with the friends I don't see anymore. Enjoy every minute.

I am a returning student who assumed that college was a distant dream, but after a layoff from work I resolved to grow in a new direction. I commenced in junior college and transferred with distinction to university. I felt the fear of each new challenge and the satisfaction of each success. I learned to prioritize for an assignment and organize a full course load successfully. I experienced the pain of failure and self doubt, and recognized that without the struggle there is no growth. I learned that failure is another path to success, that determination is needed to complete the task despite its difficulty. The value I received from this education goes beyond my ability to earn a paycheck when I graduate. It is the knowledge and self confidence gained from pushing myself out of my comfort zone and recognizing the accomplishment of my achievements. It is knowing that my journey has not ended but is a step to my next venture – a master’s degree in psychology, culminating in a doctorate, a goal never visualized until encouragement and belief in my academic excellence revealed the expectation that yes, I could and would realize my dreams.

Only a semester into my college education I feel enriched. The classes challenge me and the teachers have been my coaches on my road to success. The University does all it can to help us have a great environment; concerts on Wednesdays, a fully stocked gym, a huge library with both quiet spaces and group study areas, and convient places to eat all over campus. Cal State Fullerton, while it is not for every one, is everything it promises to be.

Attending CSU Fullerton has helped me feel a self accomplishment and will to finish. When i first started school i was scared and confused but as time went by and with help from wonderful teachers has been great.College has been and is helping me grow as an individual to learn to fend for myself and learn to pay bills. Manage my finances to pay books and class i would like to take in the summer. I"ve learned to recheck my study habits and improve them, as well meet deadlines and of course to ask for help when im confused about something. I've learned a lot with just attending and finishin my first semester I just wonder what ill be learning my next semester.

I started out at Fullerton College, which felt much like a continuation of high school. I was a little disappointed with the difficulty level of my classes. After transferring to California State University, and have attended only one semester so far, I feel like I have learned so much vital information that I will actually be applying to my career. This university has taught me immense discipline and showed me how hard I am willing to fight for my education. I am the first person in my family to receive a college degree, and so the whole process has been a struggle and a learning experience. In my first semester at California State University, there were many tears, and fears about whether or not I had the ability to complete my education, including not just my Bachelors, but my Masters degree also. After completing my first semester with one A and three B's, I feel as though I have proven to myself and my family, that no matter the challenges my classes my have I will persevere and attain my goal with flying colors.

I have gained a sense of self and independence from my college experience. My college experience has created a motivation to learn. I want to engage in life to the fullest and am determined to reach my life goals. I think the value of attending any college is the fact that it will change your life opportunities for the better. How can you give up the opportunity to better your life possibilities? I think everyone should attend college to better themselves and create a better future for not only themselves but their future families. I would not trade my college experience for anything in the world.

College gives the opportunity to meet new and intelligent people who are on the same level as you intellectually and share interest in your field of study. You are able to intertwine with an extremely large diversity of students. It helps to be involved in your campus and your department. The more involved you are, the more people you meet, and the more opportunities you receive to grow and expand yourself as a person. College gives you a sense of independence, self-sufficiency, and responsibility that can prepare you for life after college. I truly believe that college is neccessary step toward self-success.