Central Washington University Top Questions

I have learned a lot while starting my college experience. I have had the opportunity to meet many new people from a broad range of backgrounds and places, which is one of the greatest things because they will be friends I will have for a long time to come. I have loved the new experience of being an adult living on my own and having the great responsibility and excitement of college classes. The classes are very interesting and with great professors that you can tell love their field and are excellent at what they do. It has been very valuable to me because I was able to leave my home town and experience a different place while getting the opportunity of a great education, a lot to learn and new life experiences along with it. It is also a very valuable to me because I am able to start and plan for a career and my future to come.

I was an eighth grade drop out. Going back to school has given me a different perspective on how I view the world and the cultures in it. I am not just getting knowledge in my field, but I am learning how to live in a different class of people. I feel my experience is something I had to do as a first generational student. I think my expereince in going to school will be passed on to my kids and I will begin a new generation of an educated heritage. Now, with my new knowledge, I hope to share it with others who feel they can't go on in school, as an ESL teacher, I will be able to make a difference in this way.

As a new comer to the United States educational system, the me who first came to the United States at age 15 has become mature, confident, and much more courageous. I recall starting high school in the United States with pure fear of failure as well as a lack of confidence to openly socialize. With a lack of language skills in the beginning, I am now a social butterfly. I have also shown adequate skills to communicate with students at the school library counter, where I work. Having no previous involvement in extracurriculum activities in high school, I am now the vice-president of UNICEF club, and the Secretary and Treasurer of a community service club named Oakton Helping Others. My volunteering and community service experiences that I've gotten while in school personally carry tremendous value in discovering my passion of helping other people, and finding a new hobby. I've proven my capability in the academic world as well by overcoming every challenges in my way of pursuing my dream career. Oakton Community College has equipped me with all the tools I need to move forward to the future. The decision of attending Oakton never becomes a regret.

I have gained unique life experiences that would not have been available had I not attended college. Central offers a very unique opportunity to work with chimpanzees and learn about primates in general. From this opportunity I have gained experience in husbandry and care for animals and furthered my personal philosophy of humane care, not available at most universities. It has also opened my eyes to the conservation issues around the world, which i witnessed first hand in China when I attended a feild school. It has been more than valuable in backing my career interests in conservation and sanctuary work. I feel a college degree in general is extremly important because it gives an individual not only the enducation to succeed in an indevor of choice in life, but also the social skills gained working with others on assingments, and dicipline to succeed in an ever-growing competitive world.

I've always been a very shy person and making friends has always been kind of difficult for me. Everyone at Central Washington University is very nice and friendly. I didn't participate in school activities my freshman year and I regret it. But for the last two years I've participated in the Residence Hall Leadership Council , and the Residence Hall Assiciation. I'm still close to all of my friends from freshman year and I'm now a junior. I have a very good group of friends for the past two years. My friends have made me more outgoing and less shy. I still get shy and unsure of myself in some public activities. But my friends know how to get me out of my comfort zone and to get me pushing my person limits. I would reccomend to any incoming freshman to get out of your comfort zone, make new friends, by acitve in on school activities, don't do things that all of your other friends are doing just because you want to seem cool, stick to your morals, people will respect you more for sticking to them, and most of all enjoy the experience.

College is the best decision I have ever made. I know that getting a college education is important and valuable in society. In order to fulfill my goals and dreams college is a must. I love the experience I have gotten out of going to college between the new challenges in the classroom and in my social life, but also the growth I have experienced as a person. I am clinically diagnosed with depression and anxiety and college has helped me develop new social skills to push myself with and a new atmosphere of caring people who support me. College has been valuable for more reasons than just gaining an education. That is what I love most about college is that it is not like high school. I did not gain the same types of relationships in high school as I have in college and the social atmosphere was so hard on me in high school that I had a hard time learning anything. Here the faculty and my peers push me to be the best that I can be. That is what college can do for a person.

Going to college, and living away from home for the first time, has made me become more self sufficient and confident in what I can do to take care of myself. I was nervous about leaving home, and moving so far away, but I like the feeling of independance that brings. I had never shared a room before coming to college, so learning to live with a roomate is a new experience, too. By living on campus, I've made alot of new friends and take part in several activities that I would otherwise not have had the opportunity to experience. I love my school and I am so grateful that my parents encouraged me to go to college, even though I know it's expensive and difficult for them to afford.

Well I have only been in college for not even two full quarters but so far I have an amazing time. I never thought about college much but I am glad I am at Central right now. I want to get my degree and go out in the world with a great career. I think having the "college experience" is such an important thing to have. neither of my parents went to college, but I decided I did. Choosing Central was easy and it has been very valuable to me. I am there to learn and make new friends. I don't want to waste it like some people do. My parents are helping me so much with the money and I want to prove to them that I am worth that. I am excited for more years at Central. I know it will be an experience of a lifetime.

I first attended college while I was in high school and experienced the joy of running start. The reason why would be that I’ve been noticing just how disrespectful students can be, and in which case, caused me to not get the full potential that I knew that I could be getting out of high school. I will admit that when I first entered the college I was nervous and even wanted to quit because of the load of work I was receiving, and thanks to high school i wasn't really prepared for the experience of college. But I pressed onward where I learned so much and enjoyed my time, the classes, and just the overall experience that I was getting out of this, genius, of program. By attending college I’ve given myself a better understanding of what college is like, and the attitude that most students will have when they walk into a classroom. I know that I will get the work required finished, and know that the students that are in college are there for the same reason. To be able to succeed in whatever they wish to do.

What I have gotten out of my college experience has been learning about myself and what I am capable of. Having to take classes at odd times either in-class or online has shown me that I am able to adapt to different situations and that I have the strength to get through anything. Having to budget so that I can pay costs that aren't covered by any financial aid I recieve has made me appreciate the responsibility I have to get to where I want to be scholastically. I am truly appreciative of the chance to be at school since it has taken me some time to get here. When people take a break from school, a lot of people don't go back. I'm proud to say that I am back in school more determined than ever. Being more mature enables me to focus on school and make smart decisions that will benefit my future. It has been valuable to attend school because I know that it is going to make a difference in my future and in turn I will be making a difference with the career path I am on.