University of Kansas Top Questions

Of course I have obtained an uncountable amount of knowledge and at the end of the spring in 2011 my Associates Degree. From having to take classes outside of my interest to complete my general education and my AA degree I have learn so much about things I never had thought about before. I have learned the basics of physcology, sociology, and this semester philosophy. It has opened my eyes to many different aspects of the world. I have not only learned about subjects that weren't particularly in my interest; I have learned about many new things in my subject of interest, science. I have become much more interested then I had been before. Aside from my acedemic gain I have created friendships with classmates, teachers, and advisors that I will never forget.

My college experience has helped me to reevaluate what I want out of life. It has helped me focus on setting my goals high for the benefit of myself, my future family, as well as the communities I live in. It has exposed me to a culmination of information, people, places, and experiences that I could not have been exposed to in any other way. College has created within me a thirst for knowledge, but is also able to quench that thirst. I am truely grateful for the privilege of being a student. I hope that I am able to receive the funds necessary to continue my college experience, so that one day I can use my developed skills and knowledge to build up the people and the places in the world around me.

I am a music major at the University of Kansas and the most important thing I am receiving out of my college experience is performance opportunities and connections with other music students. Aside from that generic answer though, I would say that the friendships that I formed in high school have grown considerably in the past two years that I have attended KU. I grew up in Lawrence, Kansas (where KU is located) so many of my peers from my high school also enrolled in KU. Though many would assume that we would grow apart and join different clichés, we stuck together and instead grew and learned with each other, and I think that this has really given me a greater sense of loyalty and compassion for these few select friends. Receiving my college diploma, to be blunt, will simply make it easier to find a job after I graduate. When I 'grow up' I would like to be a musician, but in order to do that I still need to attain a steady and strong day job so that I can support myself and my future family.

Education, why would'nt you obtain the gift of a college experience or future learning? One of the main reason's I'm here on Earth is to learn. I'm always learning, researching, discovering. Why or how could one value sitting on a sofa, viewing "reality television" for hours and hours. Why wont they seize the day, and experience reality on their own? This is why I believe in attending higher education institutions. The exceptional knowledge, hunger for learning, and experiences you will obtain are hands down once in a lifetime. I am making the most of this very experience. Going above and beyond my projects and assignments. Making films for Environmental Science finals, when I'm majoring in Animation. You can attend Harvard and just accomplish your goal of getting good grades to please your parents. Walking away with little knowledge. Being pushed into slaughter. It is your evaluation. It is up to you, the student, to push yourself farther down that path. Discover the path none will conquer. I will take that path, and will enjoy the opportunity. For I live in America, this is my job. It is my birth right. It is my life.

What i have gotten out of college experience is basically that you have a chance or peak at what is to come being an adult working and meeting new people. I learned how to interact with other people as a responisble and respectable adult would. I would have to say it has defineatly been valuable to attend college as it is helping me learn how to talk and meet people of a higher standard and their higher expectations.

At the age of 44 and having now decided to go back to school I understand the value of attending because I have experienced what the world has to offer by NOT attending. I was somewhat successful with my "God-given" talents, having forsaken the educational route at an earlier age; but what one cannot see while young and immature is how your education will truly fulfill you in an existential way. And as you get older your circle of vision widens and begins to encompass others. At some point it becomes more about giving back and making a difference than about yourself. Is mortality already creeping in in your 40's?? What soul print will I leave behind? I do believe that what I will get out of my experience is a richer appreciation for the (educational) journey.

When I was younger my sister and I would take our Barbies on adventures around the world so traveling has always been something that I have dreamed of. When I enrolled at KU I heard about their success with Study Abroad Programs and immediately began researching different opportunities. This past summer has been the most valuable and best experience I have had yet at KU. I finally had the chance to study abroad with the Design Department for three weeks. I experienced culture shock as soon as I stepped onto the streets of Venice. I left my family and was surrounded by a foreign language. Traveling to museums, churches, and studying statues and architecture in a foreign environment changed my perspective on design. This experience through KU has changed my life forever and I am currently working with them to find internships abroad to further my knowledge on other cultures. There are so many opportunities and advantages that they offer and I would not choose to go to any other University.

So far, my college experience has given me a greater outlook on life. Not only have I been able to expand my knowledge, but I've also been able to be a part of a new experience, with new people and places. Being a military kid, I've only ever known how it was to live on a military base, which is a relatively small community. Beng a part of a large campus at KU, I've been able to adjust to a larger community and experience different people outside of military affiliations. I've also been able to expose other people to my own experiences, such as living overseas in South Korea, and moving around my whole life. Being able to attend attend a school like KU is such a great experience. The people here are amazing, and I've experienced so much in the short time of my first semester as a Freshman here. Being in college is a valuable experience because it lets people learn and grow as students and gives people the oppurtunity to figure out their life plans while leading them to a successful path. It takes work and dedication, but college life is wonderful.

KU is not the first school that I have attended. I went to a different university for four years, but I could never see myself as being a part of the campus. My major was not something that I was passionate about, and I finally decided to transfer to KU. Here it is a completely different story. The campus is infinitely bigger than my previous school, but I feel more a part of this institution than I ever have anywhere else. My professors are well educated and interesting, and they are legitimately more concerned with the individual success than anything else. I am so glad that I attend this university. I see myself figuring out more and more who I am, and what I want to do with my life. I am constantly challenged by new ideas, and even though I really do have to work hard to keep up and on top of things I know that my education is becoming well rounded and reinforced by the concepts that I am learning here. All of these things are helping me grow, and that in itself is why it has been valuable for me to attend this institution.

The time I've spent in college led to much more than I ever expected or could have even anticipated. After convincing myself that a bachelor's degree was unnecessary, I enrolled in the local community college to gain financial freedom. The degree I earned was a temporary fix, a solution to an immediate financial need. What I didn't expect, however, was this temporary fix would unlock such a strong desire for knowledge! I earned honor society status with Phi Theta Kappa, made lasting friendships and I experienced life in a way I never imagined. I learned to serve my community, my college, and I grew as a person. When I finished my degree, I utilized my “temporary fix” and went on to work in my field of study but it left me longing to complete the bachelor’s degree I had dreamed of as an adolescent. My college experience left me with lasting memories, but most importantly it opened my eyes to the opportunities that await anyone who is willing to work hard to achieve their dreams. Time has shown me that making a good living won’t satisfy the passion I hold in my heart for education.