Lourdes University Top Questions

My parents never went to college. So I was never taught the true importance and vaule that college has on your life. I had always wanted to go, but never got around to it. Thinking about going to college is one thing, but to get up and do it is a whole different story. Many obsticales such as time, money, support, are all key factors when taking this big step. I feel like if I would have been pushed more to go to college right out of high school I would had more of a chance to have college paid for through scholorships and grants. "Find a career you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life". College may be a struggle in terms of money and time, but after all is said and done, your a happier, better off person. After the struggle of climbing up the mountin, its really a breeze. Instead of seeing college as just something that takes all your money, I wish people would have told me all the wonderful things that college could bring to someones life.

I would tell myself to get more involved, make more friends, and reach out to everything that my school had to offer. The friends you have in high school aren't always going there with you. I would also tell myself to focus more on grades and find more free money. College is expensive and nobody wants to graduate with thousands of dollars in student loans. File the FASFA early so that there is more "free" money available.

n/a

Don't give up and pay attention because everything you do now will matter later.

I have learned that college is to be taken seriously. My first year, second semester, I really screwed up. I wasn't taking it seriously and my grades have shown, and for that I regrett it. It has been valuable to me to attend because I have figured out what I wan to do with my life. I want to become a psychologist. Hopefully next year I will beable to transfer to a four year college, then go onto persue graduate school. College is important because it deturminds your future. Today if one does not got to college there is a less chance to improve in job oppertunities. By going to college it prepares me for living in the "real world" and allows me an oopertunity to persue my dreams. I relieze that the career I choose should be something I love doing, I would rather work at a job I love doing than be stuck at one I hate.

The college experience has aided me in several ways. My classes in school have made me a stronger person. I walk tall with a very strong sense of confidence in my abilities to perform in modern society. The class with the biggest influence on me has been our mandatory basic public speaking class. I am a volunteer firefighter and frequently find myself working with the public in many forms. The class has made me a very strong public speaker when it comes time for my department to do fire prevention demonstrations and presentations. My college also offered me several classes related to fire science. As you can imagine these classes not only expand my knowledge but also provide me with vital information to keep me safe. My college experience has been just as rewarding academically as it has been in providing me with even more life saving skills. I look forward to continuing my education and exploring new opportunities.

I have received a mind-opening, well roundeds education where divergent views are openly accepted and debated. This has made my time here to be worth more than the money spent.

So far from attending Lourdes College i have already made life long friends as well as many professors i can confide in. I honestly love going to Lourdes and will be very proud to recieve my Nursing degree from there.

My college experience has been fun, challenging, exciting, and something I wouldn't trade for the world. I've made friends with my classmates, I'm able to talk to the staff about any inquiry I have, and the advantage of it being a small school is the class sizes are smaller so the students get more individualized attention which helps a great deal. All college coursework can be challenging but it's all worth it in the end when the degree is received, knowing you've done your best to earn it. I enjoy my school experience because of the people I've met and the new things I've learned along the way and know that I can take this experience with me for the rest of my life.

More than just learning content knowledge, Lourdes has helped to instill additional values including service to the community. I have met some great uplifting friends here and professors that I will stay in contact with well into my teaching career. The knowledge and experience that I have gained here has been very valuable. I learn countless useful techniques from experienced teachers and helpful feedback and assessments. I have greatly enjoyed my time here, and though I am excited to graduate, I will miss it here!