Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Top Questions

Most people, if they could, would warn their past selves about partying, exes, or studying. But my biggest warning would be about pride. In my freshman year, I took a job at the local Taco Bell. I thought that because I worked thirty or more hours a week in High School, I could do it in college too. But I was wrong. College required a lot of studying, and working the hours that I did was not very conducive to my schedule. But I was too stubborn to admit defeat and quit. And because I was too stubborn to quit, I ended up losing way more money than I made. Working there also stressed me out more than any of my classes, messed up my sleeping schedule, and made me hate people for a little while. It was just a terrible experience. So, if there was anything that I could tell my past self to avoid, it would be my pride. It caused too many problems.

I have learned that life is not easy and you have to fight for what you need. I honestly did not think I was going to be able to attend college because my family is not wealthy. College is something I do not take for granted. This scholarship could lift a huge burden off of my family.

I have learned alot from my professors in my first semester of college. I had a wrote a paper in my english 101 class on how college is valuable for us to succeed in this world. A high school diploma is hardly worth anything these days to be secured in the future for financially means or for job security. As a son to a father who is currently incarcerated in a federal prison I know that if my father was given the chance for a pos secondary education he would probably not have to look to other means to make money for his family. College has been valuable to me so far because i know every day I learn something new and that its one day closer for me to graduate and to receive my bachelors degree is computer information systems.

i have learned a lot and grown into an aduult. i wouldnt go back.

Being at college I have learned many things about myself. First of all the resonsibility of living alone. I dont have my parents with me taking care of me or doing laundry or cooking for me. Also the responsability for me to be a good student. Unlike high school, the teachers don't remind you of homework or tests; attendance is not strictly regulated. It falls on the student to succeed. The friendships that I have made while in school are unlike any other. College has taught me to be a better man; college isn't only to learn about different subjects, but also to leran how to live a better life. Another imortant thing that I have learned is to have an open mind. I have learned how to understand different people and their customs.

As a student at Phoenix College I have encounter many friends from the programs I am in. I have found some people who are pursuing a career related to mine. Though most of the ones that are more closely related to mine move away which sadly, we don't stay in touch. In college it is not like in highschool where everyone knows everyone, in my experience, I have encountered much drama. I also discovered the more people that know you in college the more likely connections you will have. If it is in tutoring or in getting the best recommendations from. Not only do I learn academically but also on life lessons. I find college a way to ease up to grow as an independent adult. For instance, people getting financial aid receives help on paying for bills. College also helps students go towards the right path as in making the right choices. Without schooling most students may be in the streets not really being guided on what is recommended. As a college student I enjoy school because most of the people I am with enjoy it as well.

I have gooten a lot from my college experience. I am an Aviation Flight and I canhonestly say that i have learnt a lot just from the first sememster and I can not wait to begin the second smemster if I get this scholarship. This money is the only thing that would make me go back to school for the second semester. I have o money to pay for my second semester tuition and this money would help me a lot. I hope I get this money so I could go back to school this coming semester.

I have learned that college life is about learning not only about your major but also about yourself as a person. Without a parent to tell a person what to do it gives them complete freedom and a person's true personality comes out wheter there a hard working student or are a person who doesnt consider school top priority. That is why I think it is valuable to attend college so people can try to better themselves before entering the work field either by gaining more skills or getting rid of some bad habits. College can show wheter is really ready to be an adult and take responsiblity for there every action.

I feel that by attending this school, it greatly increase my chances at being successful in the "real world" as a CPA. The alumni that return to speak to us about their experiences motivates me to hope that some day I too maybe the one returning to speak to the curent students at SIUC.

While I have just started on my journey through college and my academic career is far from over, so far I am very pleased with the experience. People may give many various reasons why they want to go to college and earn a degree; well paying job, educational prowess, or even just a better world perspective. In my case, above all other things it just feels really good to be doing something productive for myself and my future family. The money aspect really isn't my biggest concern, more or less I just want to achieve the credentials necessary to put myself on track for a career that I thoroughly enjoy. I'm enrolled at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the Aviation Flight program and I'm ecstatic! Flying is one of my passions and I believe it takes that sort of interest to truly be successful in any career you may want to pursue. I figure if I can hold a job doing something I love and get paid to do it, then I have truly achieved more success than I could possibly ask for.