Saint Leo University Top Questions

My college experience has been great. I learn lots about myself during my first year at Saintleo. During this past year I learn that your parnets are not always goin to be around to help clearn or tell you to do your homework. Its your responsibility to do things on your own. Responsibility is the most valuable thing iearned attening college.

Attending college has proven to me that a higher education is important. Not only does ones vocabulary extend but it also has given me the tools so that everything comes easier to me in life, for example before I was laid off of my current job I was being paid to help with my school finances and now that it is gone I'm scared that I will not be able to pay for my resources and that I will forget the information that is already obtained. I want to get a Masters Degree, and I have been told that if breaks are taken throughout the process that I will never make it. I WANT TO MAKE IT!!!!

I have learned to become more independant and make wiser choices. I have also become more social and have developed better study habits.

Meeting the people I have met so far at school has been a blessing and a half. My instructors took a great liking to me from the first day of class, and I have been fortunate enough to have fallen on their good graces. I have learned to use so many new computer software programs I had never used before attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Programs such as InDesign and Adobe Illustrator are essential programs used by graphic designers everywhere, and my helpful instructors have been great at showing me "the works". From adding images to projects, and changing fonts, adding colors, etcetera, these instructors know what they are doing, and I am too fortunate to be studying in the same room as them. I plan to finish my studies at the school in 2012, but that does not mean I will not continue with the information and knowledge these people have bestowed upon me.

My experience of college has been a great adventure and learning and growing as some people think I'm to old; to show other there is no stoping ground , because i have decide to focus on whatever I put my mind to there will be nobody or nothing to stop what I have started. I have learn hands on and through that experience have made me more confidence in myself, and the most valuable things by attending SaintLeo Unversity has open my mind abroad showing my how and what I can do when ever you don't quiet in whatever you have started.

Thus far, I have met a wide range of people from single mom's like myself, to young adults living at home still and attending full time before entering the workplace, and even 1 gentleman who is currently homeless and takes his classes at his local library every week. It has been a very rewarding yet humbling experience for me. I am a single mom with a 19 y.o. daughter and 2 y.o. grandson. I work a 45-50 hour work week, but am still very dedicated to continuing my education and obtaining my degree as long as the funds are available to continue my endeavor.

Going to college has made me realize the importance of hardwork, setting and accomplishing goals, and learninng to view things in a broader perspective. It is a place to learn not only what and how others think, but to really start to understand myself better in terms of who I am as an individual and my values and beliefs. Attending college has opened my eyes to long term goals not just the here and now; preparing for my future career and life. It has taught me the importance of really giving my all in everything that I do, and to take advantage of all the opportunities that arise. To be thankful for the chance of an education because some do not get this gift. But most of all I have learned the invaluable lesson of mom's cooking!! And to savor every bite, even the vegetables, (o.k. maybe not lima beans, but you know what I mean)!

Throughout my experience here at college I have experienced a lot. I've learned the importance of being independent. I have been able to accomplish tasks on my own, without my parents help. Within the last few months I have met people and been involved in activites with such a huge diversity that I never would have experienced before in my hometown. I've had conversations with people from China, Sweeden the Bahama's and other international places. It has been valuable to attend this university because it is setting myself up for my future. Although I am not currently on scholarship, the ROTC program has been of great value here as well. I have learned different tasks and steps which will guide me towards my future as an officer.

Pay more attention. Everything that you learned in high school will be used in college. The difference is, the professors do not let you slide by on your work the way high school teachers do, so make sure you complete your assignments. Read everything. Study a lot. Make sure you understand your assignments before doing them and make sure you understand the material before writing papers and taking tests. College isn't easy, but it can be fun. Make sure you pay attention to lectures and take notes. Pay attention to how you write papers. Sign up for the classes you need for your degree instead of ones that will not help at all. Give yourself plenty of time to study and make sure that your school work always comes first.

Assuming I could go back and talk to myself, I would tell myself to pursue my college education now. Do not wait and put the unnecessary pressure on yourself as a working adult possibly with kids, trying to get a degree. Having the ability to have the mind clear from the added stress of financial, family and work related problems will cause your career to take a backstage to your college experience, which should be educational, but also fun. Stay focused and use the resources you have in the school system to increase your chances of securing the necessary financial aid. Use the support of your family and friends. Using them now will also relieve them of some of the added stress later. Stay focused on the goal and don't get impataient. Rushing to become successful before you're ready for the sake of just getting any degree will only cause problems later. Finally, choose your career path carefully and don't be afraid to change career goals if you think it's best for you. Remember you're the one that will be stuck with the career you choose, not parents and friends.