Kansas State University Top Questions

I think the most valuable thing I have learned through college is that perfection isn't the ultimate goal. School has always come very easy to me and my first semester of college I got a much lower GPA than I ever expected to in my life. For me, this was extremely discouraging. Then I realized how much I learned through that semester and how much it helped improve my life. I learned how to work hard and take the time to make sure everything I do is to the best of my ability. I learned how to ask for help and most importantly I learned that life isn't a multiple choice test that you get wrong or right. It's more of an open text book waiting to be filled in with truths applicable specifically to your own life and successes you come to find through happiness and making the right choices.

So far I have learned how to live on my own efficiently, study at a more accelerated pace, and I've learned what classes I am interested and not interested in. I find college valuable to be able to obtain a job in the world and to learn who you are. College allows you to find yourself and learn who you truly are. I can't imagine not going to college.

I have gained a whole new outlook on life, K-State is a really positive place to be and it has helped me to realize that I need to be more positive about my life. Also, the profs are so awesome and helpful.

College has been an amazing experience and has helped me grow as a person and to be who iam now. I was not prepared when i first attended college but now with going back to school next week i am excited and cannot wait to learn so i can better provide for my family and be able to give my daughter everything that she needs. I have found a love of political science and law while in college and have joined clubs and organizations that has helped me in all aspects of my life.

I recieved a vaulable education in a great enviroment. The atomsphere at the campus is one that purse me to achieve the best I can be which prepared me for the future while having fun in life. I made many friends with students and professors that help me achieve my life goals, which I am still in contact with today. The classes give me a great education which allowed me to continue my education at a higher level. I also am thankful for extra activities I was able to be involved in. These allowed me to learn more about how to succed at life such as the leadership roles, volunteering, and cultural diversity events that I was involved with. The church at my school was great and allow to me to continue becoming closer to God. I am very thankful for having the opportunity to attend this unversity.

Since beginning my college experience, my independence has blossomed. Growing up, I always had two older sisters whom I could always turn to for advice or to follow their lead. However, since coming to college, I have begun to act on my own accord and independently. This feeling of independence is liberating. I have made so many new friends and am involved in activities that I never thought I would be interested in. For example, I am the floor president in my residence hall. I am also a member of Kappa Alpha Theta women’s fraternity. During this time last year, never would I have imagined that I would be doing these activities. Going to college and being away from my comfort zone has forced me to grow independently as a person and I am so thankful for the opportunity to explode as a human being into my college career.

After my first semester in college, I've learned to rely on myself a lot more. It was clear after about the first month that my mom had taken care of a lot of things for me. For example, I was lost as to what do to at my first doctor's visit in a new town. But there are so many resources available at the university that I was able to find the help and guidance that I needed. Eventually, I became more comfortable with handling things on my own. The first time I took my car to the shop for an oil change all on my own was a real accomplishment. Other things too, like joining a sorority and making new friends, have really helped me to branch out and try different things. All these experiences have really made me glad to be at college because they have helped me to stand on my own grow as an individual.

A person will never realize how valuable it is to attend college until he reaches the age where he says,"I am too old to attend school." A person's mind is covered with disappointment, frustrations, and regrets. That was how I felt. I had to shake it off! I am reminded of God's word: "For I know the plans I have for you; to prosper you and give you hope and a bright future." In my first day in college, I found out that my fear is baseless. Some of my classmates also have grey hairs on their head. Some became my buddies in and out of campus. We share notes, foods, secrets, advices, and friends. College experience is one of God's tool to give me a bright future. Not only did it equipped me with the skill I needed for my job, it also boost my socializaton skill so others may enjoy my company. It also increased the level of my self esteem so I can contribute my talent to the community. After finishing two more classes, I can fulfill my dream of having a preschool center. That's a very bright future, indeed!!

Going off to college has easily been one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. But I don't regret it at all. It has shown me that I can be independent and that I really can do the things I set my mind to. During highschool I didn't get the best grades because I always thought I'd do better in college, and I have. My first semester I got a 4.0 and my second I got a 3.5. This experience has allowed me to prove to myself and others that I really am capable of doing the things I really want to. It also opened my eyes to how much things in life costs, and has made me much more appreciative of my family and the things I own. Having the opportunity to attend college is something I believe everyone should have because I, personally, have become a stronger and more mature person because of it.

During my college experience I have had the honer to learn two very valuable and useful things. First, Do all assignments and extra credit plus more. All the points you can get can only help to improve your grade, and most times make the difference for a grade on edge. This could mean the difference between a B or an A. For me this skill has been most useful in maintaining my remarkable grade point average of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale. The second lesson that college has supplied me with is to surround yourself with people with high morals and good intentions. College can be a time of great temptaion for many young adults, but if you have a solid support system of friends that will always have your best intrest at heart, staying far from those temptaions is a braze. For me I have found this support through my sisters in Zeta Tau Alpha and other great friends. They have helped me get through sticky proplems as well as keeping my head up and maintaining a strong mind. Having a healthy support system is a get formula to maintaing high grades and high standing.