Saint Leo University Top Questions

I would go back and tell myself to apply myself more. I would also tell myself to get a degree in buisness not criminal justice. After working for a criminal justice degree I have found that it is not for me. I wasted time and work. I would tell myslef that with a four year degree I would never be able to get a well paying job. Also I would tell myself to save money so I could pay for college.

I had family problems involving mental illness, causing me to initially quit high school. In my sixties, I made a choice to go to college; I took a pre-test and took a test to graduate from high school. I am now in a PhD program. Making the transition to college life should include some kind of thought on what your career path should be, so you do not have to take courses that are not needed. Keeping a focus on your studies is mandatory; a mistake when partying can cost you your life or permanent reprucussions. If you are involved with social networks, do not post unacceptable photos; they can never be erased. The same goes for your posts, even though you may think they are only between friends. Be true to yourself; do not cheat. Study hard, but fine enjoyment in small things, such as a walk around campus.

In 1988, most of the scholarship information was located in large books at the library. The internet at that time did not provide scholarship information as it does for today’s students. We did not have a computer at home and most libraries only had one or two computers. Living in the country where the nearest library was approximately forty-five minutes away made the task of looking for scholarships even harder. If I had taken the extra time to apply for more scholarships, I probably would have had enough money to cover my college expenses. During my first college experience I only had two scholarships and my student loan to pay for college. When one of my scholarship companies decided at the end of a semester to not award 100 students a scholarship, it left many of us unable to come up with enough money to sit for final exams. If I had the chance to be a high school senior again, I would make sure I had enough scholarship and loan money to pay for my tuition, books and living expenses so I would not have to drop out of college due to needing only $800.

Not only have I learned about the sense of community here at Saint Leo University, but I also learned how to be successful in all I do. I would never want to go back and do anything over again that has been done here. I am very successful and my teachers are amazing. They take the time to explain things to you and are always willing to lend a helping hand no matter what it is. It has been extremely valuable to my education, sense of community, and overall life. It is the perfect college for me with excellent class sizes for everyone!

I have gained a lot of experience at my University in just one semester that I would love to continue attending this University. Going to College is very valuable to me because I want to be prepared for the future. I am the first person in my entire family to go to College, so it has been hard for my family, but I want to show them that it is possible to become someone in life. College experience has also been very valuable to me because I have learned a lot about myself. I love to stay busy with Asian Culture Society, Samaritans Club, Color Guard for AFROTC (at USF), and Air Force ROTC. My plan is to double major in Political Science and International Relations, but also become an officer for the Air Force. Unfortunately my dreams may not accomplished do to financial problems, so I am seeking ways to stay in school.

My college experience has been very productive. I have already completed an AA at St Petersburg College and I am working on a BS in Elementary Education now. In order for me to even start my future teaching career, many classes have to be taken and completed. I cannot handle the financial pressures of paying for so many classes so college has been very valuable to me to attend. Each class is awfully expensive. I used to worry when I was younger about how I would ever afford the expenses of college because mom was raising us by herself, with barely any help from anyone. College made me realize that I might have to be part-time college (instead of full-time) and have a full-time job (instead of part-time) to help with the house and college bills if I don’t receive any scholarships. But thanks to God, He put it in your heart to help others in need with this scholarship.

I just graduated high school .

I have gotten so far from my college experience the knowledge that I want more out of life and to succeed for not only myself but my kids as well. It has been valuable for me to attend because I have learned a lot about myself and what I can accomplish if I put myself into my work.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is the feeling that college is what I was meant to do. Attending community college before transferring to a university has helped me see what college is before I move on to bigger and better things. It has been very valuable for me to attend because I am continually learning new things in my general education courses , getting a head start on my future, and saving thousands of dollars by attending a community college. Also I am close to home and the commute is only ten minutes. I knew after high school that I wasn't ready to go away to college right away, and was very excited to go to Paris Junior College and take my courses while paying lower tuition. To conclude, my college experience so far has been great and been very valuable. I look forward to transferring Fall 2011 to the University of North Texas and majoring in Communication Design.

Besides learning all I need to know in order to become a successful teacher after graduation, I have developed a mental portfolio of life lessons, while attending my university. Through my experiences at Saint Leo, I have developed several friendships amongst classmates, sharing common academic and professional goals! I've benefited from hearing the opinions and ideas of other prospective teachers! We've been able to bounce ideas off of eachother for everything from classroom decorations to test taking strategies! I have also developed several professional relationships with my professors, as mentors, who have encouraged me beyond belief to perform above and beyond the limits that I had set for myself. They have all taken a genuine interest in my success and pushed me to move forward even at the toughest points in my program. I have learned that with great dreams, comes great sacrifice, but with great sacrifice, comes great rewards! I have learned never to sell myself short! I have gained a TRUE understanding of who I am and what I am capable of! My university experience has also taught me how to be myself, recognize and overcome my weaknesses and to spot light my strengths!