University of Colorado Colorado Springs Top Questions

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is the benefit of learning new information every time I attend a class. I have also been able to explore many different subjects in order to decide on what I would like to do for my future occupation. This has been a valuable experience because with knowledge comes power in many different ways. I am able to be confident in what I know, and being able to contribute something positive to society. An education is very important to me not only for the purpose of getting a good job, but for the purpose of being able to increases my overall knowledge for personal fulfillment. Also, with a college degree I will be able to get a job in a field that I will be happy to work in for many years to come. This will ultimately lead to a better quality of life, and with such I hope to be able to make a greater contribution to society, as well as make a positive impact on the world. I strongly believe that people who are blessed with opportunities and happiness should pass it forward.

Attending and graduating from a college prepatory high school, the significance of attending college was constantly promoted and while I, like many students I graduated with, nodded in agreement in regards to this idea I can honestly declare today that after completing three semesters at a university the value of this experience is undeniable. A sophomore attending the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, the growth and knowledge I have gained as a student and as a human being is far from minute. Not only gaining skills concerning your major of choice, but also building social skills and exploring varying topics offered by a university, the broadening of one's mind and views is inevitable-producing a more learned and well- rounded person. Pursuing a degree in Business, I recommend attending college for anyone interested in excelling in an area they love, whether it be art or law. College will not only aid in the success of one's career, but also the excellence of oneself.

My college experience has been filled with unexpected outcomes. I first started college with beauty school, then a local community a college, studying abroad in England, and finally transfered to an out of state university. I am currently on the "fun track for college", and would not change one thing I have done and accomplished. After five years of college, I'll graduate with a bachelors degree in May 2012. I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I have learned somethings I found useless and also gained valuable knowledge that fascinated me. Attending college has been valuable to me because it showed me how determined I can be to do something and I have gained a sense of independence and who I am and want to be.

When I first went to college, it was right out of high school to the University of Minnesota. I went into it not knowing really much about scholarships and applying for them before school started, so I wouldnt have to pay much for school. But after the year ended and I couldn't return to school because of the money I owed them really hurt me. So I took that time off and worked, but was never satisfied with that. I had my son in 2007 and thought to myself that I can't do better for him without a degree, so I had to get back in school. It took me another semester at a community college and then where I am now, just to really appreciate my education. I come to school more focused, not just because I am paying for it, but really because I have so much self motivation this time to succeed and get a degree in what I love. I want to impact young womens lives. I realized through college, my professors, classmates, and friends that education is very important no matter what. So thats why I am in it to win it.

I have no idea how to explain everything I have experienced and come to value in so few words! College has caused me to mature and understand the world in ways that I never thought possible. It has given me a passion for my future career and allowed me to meet and learn from people who are very different from myself. It has given me the platform for a future in Education and allowed me to reach goals that I never thought were possible. I have become extremely involved on campus through clubs and programs. These have given me the opportunity to interact with new people and in new enviroments. When I look back at my life before college, I can see how I have grown in my ability to interact with people, act and respond appropriately in every situation and to be exactly who I want to be everyday. I have discovered exactly who I am, what I believe and what I want. I can honestly say that the professors, administration, cleaning staff, food workers and fellow students have all contributed to this learning process by pouring into my life. I am so thankful!

I attend Trident Technical College in North Charleston,SC This is a small 2-year community college. From my college experience thus far I learned that college is not at all in any way shape or form like high school. I learned that you couldn’t just learn something and just spit it out. In college you have to actually know what it means and why it works. It was hard for me to grasp that in the beginning but now I know what to do. I am the first person in my family to attend college so it has been valuable for me to attend so that I can help my younger sisters as well as my mother that wants to attend college. I can give them the in-depth view of how college is that I didn't get so they won't learn the hard way like I did.

While attending my university I have gained several things. One thing in particular is the exposure of different SES. When I was growing up I was raised in a low middle class household, so most of the people I encountered were of that same SES. I have also gained the concept of researching and questioning. Many times as a child I can remember being told to just do what you are told and do not question anything. But in college I have learned that it is ok to question and researh before you except an answer. Lastly I have gained the knowledge necessary to accomplish my goal of helping inner city youth. Although I have always been around inner city youth and worked with them I did not have the necessary knowledge about how the systems work when dealing with children. With what I have learned in college I am better equipped to help inner city youth in a various ways including in their schooling, Social Sevices and Department of Youth Corrections.

College isn't about books and tests. College is about meeting deadlines, team work, leadership, and character. College doesn't tell you how to do a job, it teaches you to grow and learn in your career. College has offered me networking experiences as well the opportunity for relationships. Relationships are the basis for the rest of your life. Without college I could have gotten a job, but with it, I can find a career and climb the ladder. With a college education I can skip the corporate mumbo jumbo and start my own business. College gives you freedom, freedom to choose.

My college experience was a change for my life, I was used to depend on the discipline implied in school and the pressure of teachers for you to do well. College has taught me many things, from how to be self discipline to mature in life. The fact of being independent has made me grow as person, the fact that you have to pay for college to value the education more and make a profit out of it. It has taught me how to be more social with other people no matter the race, the religion, the size nor the sex. I've also learnt that you can finish college at your own pace. And that with no education you won't get far, because for any great and well paid job you need to have at least a four year diploma from University.

My college expereience has led me to many friends and a possible career in journalism and writing