University of Missouri-Kansas City Top Questions

Attending college has allowed me to see that there is life beyond the constricting confines of the high school realm. I've had the chance to meet new and amazing people, find support among the great staff at Peninsula College, experience things on my own as an adult, and start my life on my own. Above all I've been able to experience great schooling even for a community college level. It has served as a great foundation for my future university schooling, it also is a way to acclimate yourself to college life while remaining in a small school and small town. It's like the first stepping stone to the next chapter in my life.

In my college experience thus far, I have had a very satisfactory experience and have been highly inspired. I thoroughly enjoy all of my classes and instructors. I see endless possibilites for what my degree choice will bring to my life. My mind has been stimulated and my energy has increased since I have been back in school. I feel very confident in my abilites as a student and in the benefits that college will bring to me. I enjoy being able to freely express myself and make beautiful connections with other adults. I am very excited about what is to come in my four year (or more) adventure that I am immersed in.

From my college experience thus far, i have learned many new things from my instructors and course material as well as (and more importantly) important life skills such as: tough decision making, procrastination doesn't work - you need to work your butt off towards your education if you want it to be successful, and with being an adult comes much more responsibility (mainly due to financial reasons). Those life lessons have made college a valuable experience to me. Also, adding to the value, is that I've always enjoyed learning new things, so college has and will continue to help me enjoyably grow as a person. I believe that college, when attended, forms a person into their mature adult life and that my attendance will become most valuable in the future once I've earned a degree and started my career with it.

Because I attended UMKC last year, I was able to meet a group of the most amazing friends. I also had the opportunity to be involved in diiferent activities planned by the activity program council and several other organizations on campus. At the end of each activity, the organization hosting the event would pass out surveys asking about improvements that could be made. It made me feel like my opinion and ideas were valued at the school. I was able to mature and grow because I was fully immersed in the college. I lived on campus and learned how to problem solve and cooperate with my roommate and suitemates. As a freshman last year, I was not homesick for long. The school hosted events to integrate new students into the college life. I have grown as a person since I first set foot on campus and for that, I am very grateful to UMKC.

What I have gotten out of my college experience, here at UMKC, is that this is a very competitive world, that will present you with many obstacles, whether they be social, academic, or financial, but in order to get ahead and make it through those obstacles one has to strive and work hard to achieve their goals. There are many distractions that one will want to enjoy, but one has to stay focused and keep their eye on the prize and see the light at the end of the tunnel. With the help of others and a stead fast mind, one will become successful and feel accomplished because of the hard work that they have done, and although the journey may have been long and hard, one will realize that it was well worth it, because now you can help make the world a better place in one's new profession, that they've always wanted to be.

I have gotten thicker skin through out my college experience. I have learned that alot is expected out of me in and outside the class room. It has been valuable to atten this college because I would not be the person I am today. I would not be outgoing and confrontational. That is apart of who I really am today after my experience.

I've learned so much from my school and my teachers, I've learned what really makes me happy and what I want out of life. It's so valuable to attend college and get a degree to help better your life and start a rewarding career. I'm excited about school, and I"m excited to finish so I can get out there and start my career. I did let myself slip for awhile, then changed majors and I'm so happy now. I know I"m doing a great thing for myself by getting a degree, it's something that will be mine and nobody can take it away from me.

I have gotten out of my college experience the irreplaceable gaining of knowledge that I could not receive anywhere else. It has opened my eyes to a wide variety of different cultures, religions, and ethnicities, which in turn have allowed me to become a well rounded person. I would not have gotten to experience this to such a large degree if I had not attended college. It has allowed me to better understand myself as I learn about becoming versed in my degree. College has been such a vital and valuable resource in my life as I try to better myself through education and knowledge. It is crucial to attend not only a financial security for the rest of your life, but the experience benefits you as a young adult maturing to older adulthood. Thank you for this scholarship opportunity which allows adults to better themselves through education.

My college experience was my first opportunity to see how people really do change the world. Growing up in a small town, it never occurred to me that one person really does have the power to make the world a little better. I enjoyed being around people that thought they can and will do great things. It was the first time in my life that I believed in myself. I can never express my gratitude enough to those people that made such a huge impact on my life, but I still stay in touch with my professors and peers. That experienced changed my life and I am now attending medical school, something I thought was only a dream. I can honestly say that my dream is coming true because of those people in college that inspired me to see how I can change the world. Currently, I do free physical exams on inner city children that would otherwise never see a doctor. Changing the world one child at a time. I know my life would be very different today if it were not for my wonderful college experience. THANK YOU UMKC!

During my college experience i have grown into a confident, intellegent, and outgoing individual. I am a better person not just for the college but for the people which attend said college. Banding together and growing together created strong relationships which i hope will last a life time. In addition, many connections were made which will benefit me in persuing my career. I would never change anything about the experience i had, although i know many days i felt i would have because of challenges i faced. But in my heart i know i will be thankful for the rest of my life that I made this choice.