Florida Atlantic University Top Questions

I am thirty-one years old and just started school. This is my first time attending college of any kind and it's all new to me. The thing I have to get used to the most is how fast paced everything is. I'm managing to keep up but that is only because I am attending school full time without working right now. I am hoping to continue with school without having to work so I can manage to keep up with everything. It's tough to be able to use the tutors and other resources if I have to work too so I'm trying to make sure i have enough money to pay for my classes and get to school.

My college experience can be described with one word: RESPONSIBILITY. I have learned how to take care of my own business in order to successfully complete any semester, because at college, unlike high school, your teachers are not behind you to see if you have done your homework or studied for your exam; you have to be on top of everything yourself. Also, during last Spring semester of 2010, I attended school full-time while I was pregnant. I had my baby last may, without having to be able to finish my classes and take my final exams. I always kept communication with each of my teachers, so they knew what I was going through at that time. Therefore, I was able to make-up each final exams during summer time of 2010, and was able to get a grade for each of my classes without being penalized. That, for me, is responsibility. Now, I have a beautiful four-month baby girl and am currently attending FAU full-time. My college experience here at FAU has not only made me more responsible, but it has also made me stronger, not only as a student, but also as a mother.

Out of my college experience, I've gained life. I've conquered textbooks, mingled with classmates, and found interests I never even knew I had. Rock climbing was one of those new-found adventures. The knowledge I've gained, the people I've met, and the things I've done in college have shaped me into the person I am today: strong, confident, and definitely smart. I never could have done any of it without the "college experience". But, college is much more than just an experience, it's a self discovery that I, for one, am glad to attend.

I've learn so much as a college student. One very important thing I learn is a person must apply themeselves to achieve their goals. A key to success in life is hard work. Students must stay on top of their studies, homework, and assignments in order to pass and when life throws bills (tuition), distractions (parties) or work (hours at work) you become confuse on what was the goal. I had it happen to me and it totally brought my dreams and goals to a hault. Once I realized what was going on I asked myself what was more important and I got back on tract. College life is not easy, students often find themeselves having to make difficult decisions on their education. Life will come with difficulties that often takes you off your track but its important to remeber to stop, take a breath, anaylse your goals and get back on the tracks. I'm back on tract and I'm coming full speed.

So far, out of my college experience I have seen the pride that associates itself with higher education. In public school, more often than not the students hate being there and are not proud of where they are. College is the complete opposite. College is a place that allows a young mind to develop and bloom into the person they want to be. This development is what makes college worth attending. I feel that I am going to become a better person during my stay at Florida Atlantic University.

Coming to college has allowed me to grow as a person. I was unsure if I could live away from my family and survive on my own. Florida Atlantic University has welcomed me with open arms. FAU has now become my home, I have met life long friends and I have been introduced to people from all walks of life and they have touched my life forever. I have also learned how to be a viable member of this community. FAU has shown me how to "go green" and also the ways to make a difference in the community through volunteer work. I have also learned lots of things through my degree. I have learned about all the different things you can do with the biology degree. FAU has helped me to prepare for my future career and to b e ready to face the challenges that go along with it.

I am a well-rounded student who finds myself admired by my peers and others around me. As a college student I am always studying appropriately to exceed in my classwork. I have the ability to grasp ideas firmly and quickly. I do this mostly by making sure to have perfect attendance and by reading and outlining the entire chapter. I find it easy to lead others and find them susceptible to my ideas. A background in sales and mangement gives me the attributes desired by many firms. Also, by receiving the Eagle Scout Award highlights my continued loyalty to philantrophy and my community.

I have gotten a good understanding of the teaching techniques that the professor shave. I also have learned to use the online portion of the class also. As part of my college experience I took a stress management class that was offered at the school and it helped me learn how to deal with working and going to school.

I have always been a school finatic, ready to go to a four year university. However, when money got tough i was forced to give up my dream of living to on-campus, free college life and trade it in for a community college. After one semster i was already disappointed, it wasn't up to my speed. I decided from there to enroll at a trade school to get a quicker carreer in order to pay my way through college n as my family counldn't do so. Financially, things are still hard, but my passion for school is still the same. Education can never be traded, sold or stolen like the money needed to get it and this is why a college education is priceless. I want that college education, and that is why college is valuable to me.

My college experience provided me with the knowledge and confidence necessary to effectively educate tomorrow's leaders. I believe my college did a phenomenal job with exposing me to an exceptional educational experience. When compared to my peers who graduated from other universities, I believe that I'm better prepared than they are.