University of Kansas Top Questions

What I have gotten out of my college experience is the ability to work with other students, withstand financial hardships, and expand my ability to understand other cultures. In serveral of my classes, I have received the opportunity to work with fellow classmates in order to write papers or complete projects. I have learned to compromise with these students, as well as cooperate ideas to incorporate a final idea. I have had a tough time affording college because of my parents divorce, I have learned to cope with the idea that I may not be able to attend college without taking out thousdands of dollars in loans. From different classes, I have studied certain cultures that have opened up my mind further into understanding other people.

I have learned quite a bit about being independent and living away from home. This is highly beneficiary to a student because after graduation from college you are thrown straight into the world and you've got to know how to provide for yourself. The hall I live in has me cook for myself and several other women and that helps me learn how to cook, and also spend money wisely because we have to go out and spend our own money on the food. This is a major hurdle for students because many are not sure how to spend their money the right way, so having this experience helps you realize how fast many can be recieved, and then given away for basic needs. I am also learning how to socialize with people no matter how difficult. During this freshman year many people were uncomfortable because we are away from our home setting and so it was hard to open up, but when you do you learn how to talk with others and learn important facts you need to know. This skill can also help in the business world because you have to talk to people to go far.

As a college student, I have gained a significant amount of insight into what actions I will need to take to be successful in the working world. Through various jobs as a psychological technician, writing center consultant, and children's soccer coach, I have learned that I have a variety of talents, but central to these talents is my ability to work with others. Conducting research with professors has only furthered my interest in learning and constantly asking questions. The professors in the Psychology department at KU have helped me to realize that while there are many opportunities that they can offer me, there are many more that I can create for myself. By discovering my talents and learning how these can be fostered, I can achieve the admission to a PhD program in Clinical Psychology that I am seeking. Through the development of my strengths and the recognition of my weaknesses, I will be better able to succeed as both a graduate student and eventually a college professor. KU has provided me with ample opportunities for academic and personal success, and my experience thus far in college has been invaluable.

I attended my first year of college at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where I wrestled competitively on the Division 1 level. this was a great experience for me and has helped me become the person I am today. Due to my father'sjob transfer, it was decided that my best option was to move to California and finish school there. This move has been critical in my life and it wasnt easy. Picking up and moving roughly 2000 miles away to a new place with no contacts or friends was very difficuly for me. It has worked in my advantage though. I have met people I wouldnt have normally met and experienced things I wouldnt have elsewhere. I believe God has a plan for my life, and moving to California was just a small step in the grand scheme of things.

I have gotten more than I could ever expect from college. After attending Oklahoma State for 2 years and it not working out, I have a renewed focus for my life's direction. Because of my failures in Oklahoma I have become much stronger and resilient. Right now there is only one option for me and that is to graduate with a business degree to possibly pursue further education or head into the work force.

As a college sophomore, I feel like I have just started to explore the variety of areas that are available for students. It is fascinating to think of all the organizations, all the different academic paths, the career opportunities, the friendships that a college student is able to experience. I have joined multiple clubs and have tried to explore new interesting fields in academics in order to get most out of college. It has been so valuable to have the chance to experience a world that is so unique and memorable. It is truly an experience worth the money and even the frustration that might come with affordability. I do not regret a single choice I have made about my school. I feel like each year of college, you grow more and more as a person until you successfully discover yourself and your capabilities. Try everything out there, get involved, do well and you will truly feel lucky.

Having only attending a University for one semester I am surprised at how much I learned. While struggling to learn the balance of school, work, and friends. I also learned the difficulty of accepting myself. Half way through my semester I realized I had tried to take on too much, I couldn't handle the work load I had signed up for ; with great frustration I had to drop a class. After counsel from my mom and older sister I began to learn that dropping a class is not the worst thing. It allowed me to focus myself in a more rounded manner. I learned that it's ok to have a limit and to find out where that is at. Also, that it's better to be less stressed and actually enjoy what you are doing rather than stress yourself out and trying to do too much. My most valuable college experience at The University of Kansas is that pushing yourself is not bad, but that there is a limit to it, like anything else.

I am a non-traditional student with a child. The assistance I have received from faculty and staff have been invaluable. Not only have I received outstanding financial assistance, but the academic assistance I have received and the accommodations that professors have made for me as well as other non-traditional students has encouraged me to do my best academically.

I am a very hard working person. I always go for my goal and dreams. I am currently attending a Criminal Justice Program. My mornings consist of working as a waitress, and I attend school at night. This is very hard for me, but I will do what ever it takes for me to succed in life. I have two small children, and for them I will do anything. My children are my life. I regret so many things in life exept for having my children. I have always worked as a waitress and I dont make enough to support my children since I am a single parent. Due to me always working I have never spent time with my children as much as I would like. I wasn't there when they said their first words or when they took their first steps. After that I came up with the decision that going to school was a great choice. I want my children to follow my foot steps and I want them to be proud of me. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate it so much.

Although I have only been in college a short time I feel that I have already gained a lot. I came out of my first semster at KU with a 3.57, not only did I achieve the grades I wanted I enjoyed my classes and was able to learn a lot. I became involved in many groups and clubs. I have had the chance to meet other students and people in the Lawrence community. Through all these people I have learned that although this school is not far from where I grew up, there are many new things for me to learn and discover. I have seen that I have man opportunities, I would like to study abroad and become more involved on campus. I see that KU has a lot of diversity and that I can learn both in and out of the classroom. I enjoy both immensely and hope to continue my education, and personal growth.