Central Washington University Top Questions

So far I am learning a lot. I just started this school a week ago so it has been a good experience so far. I have learned a lot about the things I need to do to get thing done towards my major but also things that will help me in life outside of school. I believe that it has been valuable for me to attend college because it is helping me grow as a person, to figure out what it is I want out of life but also what I need to do to achieve it.

So far my college experience has been very unique. When I first got to school I was taken advantage of while under the influence. It put me through a lot and I am still seeing a counselor to get through my experience. But I am still optimistic about my situation. I feel that this horrible event taught me a lot. Not only have I learned the consequences of drinking I have also matured as a person. It was so valuble to attend college because I am truely growing as a person. I am learning to do things on my own such as: cook, clean, pay for things, and manage my own time. My difficult situation was somewhat of a wake up call for me. I have learned that life isn't just a game that I can't fail in and still get by. I have to work for what I want and avoid the temptations that are always surrounding me. I have learned that it is important to keep a strong work ethic and good friends around me. But the major thing I have learned is that as an individual I need to learn from my mistakes.

I started college at 18, but dropped out after personal disillusionment. Two years later when I reentered the confines of university walls, I still couldn't find my life's purpose. We relocated, had children, I started my work as a freelance writer, a published author AND editor, and then the bottom of our nation's economy fell out, right after I started my own international wedding site. At that point, Plan B had to go into effect. A relative of mine died and that relative's wife sued his estate. The behavior of this relative was absolutely abhorrent and after a while, it struck me that law was something that I was very interested in. I pursued Plan B, am currently enjoying my college experience as a Paralegal major, and became a Phi Theta Kappa inductee/member, as well as an honors student. Out of 51,000 students, I was one of 60+ to be chosen for the Student Leadership Academy program at Collin College. In my second trek, college showed me the avenues and paths to betterment through volunteerism and leadership skills taught to me BY leaders in academia. This time, the wait was worth it.

Out of my first year of college I have learned various perspectives on the world around me. I have seen people from all over the world and enjoyed my time with them. Not only does college give you the chance to have a hands on experience of living on your own, but it also puts you in a stressful environment that one will see in the future outside of college. College also opens your mind to different perspectives, different ideas, and different people. There are few jobs in the "real world" that one can sit in seclusion. Most jobs are looking for bright, outgoing, and hard working people that they can trust to get the job done. College is an opportunity to build these skills that are necessary in the future, and I firmly believe this. If I could attend college for the rest of my life, I would. I love learning and I adore the people around me here. I have built up the necessary skills needed and to me that is very valuable. A college education will push me to make more money, which will lead to me helping others in need.

My college experience at Central Washington University has been one that I will forever cherish and remember. The impact that this school, its students, its faculty, and its facilities have had on me is one that is infinitely profound. I am a Music Education major with a minor in Ethics, and I feel that the education and connections I have receieved here at CWU is one that will do more than prepare me for a job, it will have prepared me for the rest of my life. I have connected with people who will be great in their intended field, and I feel that I have helped them connect with someone who will be great in his intended field. I will be a great teacher because of CWU and all that it has done for me. It has provided me with an active but healthy social life, a fulfilling academic life, and done it all at a relatively inexpensive price. My time spent at CWU has been one that will prepare me for the rest of my life, both in and out of my career field.

I have discovered a field of study that I intend to follow. It has always been a dream of mine to find a job where I can work outside and/or allows me to travel the world, and it seems that getting a degree in Environmental Studies will allow me to do just that. I hope that this degree will open doors for me that were not open before. It has been valuable to attend college because it helped me to find a field of study that I really enjoy and I hope will lead to a career that I enjoy just as much, if not more. I believe that choosing to come to Central Washington University was valuable because I feel like I have found my way.

As of the 2010/2011 school year, I am sophomore standing. I am pursuing a degree in education. Fall quarter, I was accepted into the teaching program, and I have declared that I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Special Education. Central Washington University has given me the opportunity to get the best possible education possible to prepare me for my future career of being a teacher. There are so many different classes available, and after completing my education at Central I know that I will be prepared to go out and be an amazing teacher. Central Washington University also has a club called SWEA (Student Washington Education Association), which is the best in the state. This is my second year in the club, and this year I am Vice President. I have had the opportunity to go to conferences and learn a variety of things that will better prepare me for when I am a teacher. Overall, I feel that Central Washington University has provided me with a wonderful college experience where I have had so many opportunities to better my education and better prepare myself for my future career.

The most important thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is time management. With the combination of working, having social time, doing homework, studying, going to classes, going to the gym, and volunteering in my youth group, I have had to work diligently to manage my time in an effective way so that I can accomplish all of the aforementioned activities, as well as excelling at all of them. When I first started attending school I had no idea how to manage my time in a proper manner. This led to many light nights cramming or trying to complete homework that I hadn’t given myself enough time for, because I had been too busy hanging out with friends or playing sports. Learning to balance my schedule has already paid off great dividends for me, because now I have a good idea how long a homework assignment will take or how much studying that I need to do for a class. This in turn leaves me far less stressed and in a position to succeed in my college courses as well as in the rest of my life.

After Graduating in December 2010 with an AA degree, I'll pursue a BS in Info-tech at UCF. My college experience has been interesting. Regarding writing, my English level has been improved (grade A for most writing classes). Besides, I better understand cultural diversity. Next, my gained knowledge in mathematics for my major is rewarding. Thanks to my new speaking skill, I keep my stage fright under control. In effect, on December 19, 2010, I preached three hundred people the gospel. Before, I feared and always declined offers to preach. After completing my speech class, I have gained confidence and took up the challenge. At the end of my sermon, the audience and my family pinpointed strengths and weaknesses, the former exceeding the latter by far. My college experience has been valuable because, first, it catapults me to a superior intellectual level. Thanks to that breakthrough, I’m pursuing a higher education. Second, my public speaking skill will serve my every-day-life activities and future career. Finally, that experience prepares me to envisage my future with hope. In conclusion, my intellectual and psychological benefits should motivate donors to encourage my endeavor by funding my studies toward a BS.

I have had the time of my life since being here at Central Washington University. I could not imagine attending anywhere else now. This school has led me to meeting some of the best people I've ever met, and some of my best friends. Also, this school does so much to involve the students, they really want you to get the most out of your education. The music program is great, spawning some of the best musicians ever met. I used to be a music major, but changed my mind and became a psychology and sociology major. I've had the time of my life here at Cental and I've had expieriences I will never forget. It has been valuable to attend here for me to get me the skills in order to land the perfect job in the future, either here in Washington or back home in Colorado. I am an out of state student, and I couldn't imagine attending anywhere else. I've had the time of my life.