University of Maryland-College Park Top Questions

In high school, I was not aware that I enjoyed science; however, throughout my college career my most enjoyable classes have been my challenging and interesting science courses. I came into university as an education major, and am now proud to say that I am all about kinesiology, and cannot wait to become a physician assistant. My cheerleading coach, professors, and sorority sisters have all been very encouraging as I changed majors (more than once!), and become defiant and enthusiastic about my new career. My current goal is to be the official PA of a professional sports team, after I spend my time in graduate school cheerleading for the Eagles of course! And while I cannot imagine a better life at the moment, I am excited about the possibility of taking more classes, and having a professor who changes my mind and career goals once again.

In the two years that I have been at the University of Maryland I have gotten a lot out of my college experience and truly believe that it has been valuable to attend. Not only have a received an amazing education thus far but I have also learned a lot about myself personally and the world around me. I've learned lessons that I will keep with me for as long as I shall live. Specifically I've learned that that I can acheive anything I want to if I simply put my all into it and that with this mindset I can never fail. If I had not attended college I do not believe I would be the intelligent, strong, motivated person that I am today because all that endured attending this school help shape those qualities in me. I've learned college is about more than just learning from text books and professors but also about learning to become a productive successful citizen in the real world and I believe that is what each of us will become once we move on to the next phase of life.

My college exerience has given me motivation to proceed with my future career choice because the college I attend has given me the oppurtunity to hear and fell first hand what many other professionals in my career feild gets to experience as the daily career. It is valuable to attend college because a person can gain a higher self esteem and education . By going to college a person can better their life, job, and financial aspect by gaining a college degree, which has given me a higher self esteem because I am accomplishing something for myself and my future. The most valuable reason to attend college is gaining a higher education, which is something that will be with me until I die. No one can take away my education beside that a person can never have enough knowledge. If that is not motivtional to attend college than I do not know what will be inspiring.

I have learned so much since returning to college to complete my nursing degree. I have learned that to be a good student you have be organized, prepared, focused and have a great sense of humor. You also have to have lots and lots of money. For tuition, books, living expenses, food. I tried to give up food for awhile but that didn't go well being a diabetic and all. I've learned that students come in all shapes and sizes from all walks of life. I look forward to using my education to help my fellow man through the healing process. Although I realize that some patients pass away, I think it's very important to help them die with dignity. Either way, compassion will be at the root of my practice. I don't know how a person can learn compassion, I think you are either born with it or your not but it seems to be that most people, thankfully, have it. Thank you for your consideration for this scholarship. Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

College definately changed my life. I came from a house where I admit I was fairly spoiled. My parents did a lot for me. My mom even cleaned my room. College changed me for the better. I learned to live on my own. I had to keep my dorm room clean and do my own laundry for the first time. I realized that it really wasn't that bad. I also made very good friends in college. In fact, I am attending one of their weddings in January. I have kept in touch with a lot of my friends from college even since moving many states away. The most valuable thing I learned from college though was my work ethic. I am a very hard worker because of college and not one of my bosses has ever had anything bad to say about me. It has been very valuable to attend college. I do not take it for granted at all. I know I am very lucky that I was able to attend and would not give any of the time I spent in college back. I am excited to have the chance to go back.

From my collegiate experience I have gotten life, I have gotten friends, I have gotten joy, I have gotten relationships, I have gotten success, I have gotten failure, I have gotten a 3.3 cumulative have GPA as a biology major concentration in pre-medicine who happens to play football for a division 1 school, I have gotten brothers, I have gotten sisters, I gotten mother, I have gotten fathers, I have gotten a family who I know loves me for me, I have gotten a story I can tell others, I have gotten advice, I have gotten into a lot organizations, I have gotten a tremendous network at a great research institute, I have gotten an education. Without this University, I do not believe I would have been able to receive any of this. That is why college is so valuable to my heart. Everything in your life happens for a reason, and in the Fall of 2009, I walked on to this campus, with no college experience, but now I can honestly say I have GOTTEN the knowledge and skill to be a successful black male in a world that I was not GIVEN anything.

I am an international student and have been in the United States almost three years. During this period, I have learned a lot not only from academic subjects, but also a valuable of life skills. Being an international student, there are many issues that I have to deal with. Obviously, culture shock is a primary issue for the international student like me. Secondly, the different language is the huge problem. This barrier made me embarrassed and unconfident to communicate. The cost of living is also quite considerable problem for an international student. Even though there are a few problems I came across, I greatly appreciate what I experienced. I shared and learned various cultures from many different countries, which made me feel like I've traveled around the world in a way. Because of language barrier, I've tried my best to study and overcame many challenges. With the helps of many professors and friends, I'm motivated to go beyond my limits. I've worked and learned many valuable experiences from colleges which I never ever had before. I've achieved a favorable result in my current college and hope to experience new challenges in future university.

During the half of the semester that I've been here at UMCP, I've learned so much more academically, socially, and about myself personally than I ever have before. It may seem cliche, but it's true. Not only have I become a better student and more interested in learning, but I've discovered who I am as a person. I'm different from the person I used to be in the sense that I'm not relying on other people or making friends just for the sake of having friends; at college, I'm making friendships based on the person I want to be and the types of people I want to surround myself with. I'm making decisions that teach me how to be independent, without relying on good 'ol Mom and Dad. It's been valuable to attend because not only am I fulfilling my parent's dreams of attending college, but I'm discovering the person I hope to be in the future, and am learning what steps I have to take to pursue my own dreams.

Attending college has been an experience I have worked hard to achieve. Growing up I never planned on going to college; however, in recent years, I received encouragement through my job to get my GED and start college. So, I went and took the tests needed, passed, and got accepted into a community college. I am now a part time student and I work full time. I have only taken two classes so far, but I look forward to advancing and to the day I will get my degree. With this college experience I know that I will be more prepared for anything life throws at me.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I have made countless friends and have gotten to know many teachers through school. Through college I have found myself and found what path to what I wanna be in life. I have found a nack in biology with an emphasis in the human body. Because of this I have decided to become a physical therapist and the school I attend has provided me the right education to get me there. Right now I am attending a jc and it has gotten me prepared to face the upper division courses that I seek to attend at a 4 year school. When it comes to why it has been valuable to attend there is actually no value to put on education, it is in fact priceless. Knowledge is so important to me because without it we as a race would be one with the animals that surrounds us. It seperates us from the beast and makes what we are today. I feel like my education will make me be able to have a bright future filled with joy and happiness. The two most important things that we can have in life.