University of South Carolina-Columbia Top Questions

So far my experience has been great, now I just have to do well in my freshman year.

I have not started college yet. I will be a freshman this fall. However, I look forward to having a wonderful college experience. I know that it's going to take a lot of hard work and determination in order to succeed in college. It is valuable to attend college because it is a great necessity in order for me to progress in life and have a great career. I plan to have a successful career as a Pediatric/Labor Nurse, and I certainly won't be able to do that without attending college and getting my Nursing degree. College is an important part of starting my life, and I absolutley can not wait to start this August!

I have gotten many things out of my college experience. As a freshman, I learned that procrastination is the worst enemy and everything should be done on time if you want to turn in good quality work. I also learned how to prioritize and balance academics, my social life, and athletic commitment. It has been very valuable for me to attend to college because I come from a small town and have been exposed to several new things. I am more outgoing and able to be myself without being judged. Lastly, I now know who I can trust and what to watch out for when I head out into the real workforce.

College is one of the most important steps any young person can make in their lives. College is the first step towards freedom for young people and helps them figure out just who they are while also furthering their academic career. College is also a key step into making friendships that will last for the rest of my life. So far from my college experience I believe I have became more well rounded as an individual and a member of society. I have had to learn how to balance my finances and learn key time management skills to excel in my college career and future life after college. I also believe college has helped me with the ultimate quesiton any young teenager and adult is faced with, what do I really wish to do with the rest of my life after high school. College helps us discover who we are and how we plan to spend our lives one day when we finally become functioning members of our society. College based on my experience thus far is a key developmental step that any young teenager and adult should experience to better round themselves as an individual.

With me coming from a family that strongly believes in furthering your education after high school, I believe that I made a very smart decision with continuing my studies. This experience has already taught me many things about life in general, what to expect when I get out of college, the many career paths available for my major, and simply the do's and don'ts of life itself. Looking over our society today makes me realize that without a high school diploma and a college degree, there is no way you are going to make it without help from the government or a highly educated person from your family. My question to myself was "Why do this when you can have all of your accomplishments and earnings for yourself?" I wanted something to have to show my children that they are more than what they are exposed to in the streets and if they choose to be successful in life and do the right things, that everything else will then fall in place. I am a proud alumni of USC Columbia and I will continue to fulfill my dreams and goals and exceed way above my expectations!! Thank You!!

My college experience thus far has opened up my eyes to the world around me. I have lived in South Carolina all my life and the day that I came to the University of South Carolina made me feel like I can make a difference in this world. I came here straight from high school eager to start my college education in engineering after the first semester I switched majors to marine science and I must say that I could never imagine doing anything else. I have finally found what I am passionate about, once I complete my degree I plan to travel the world to help regulate coastal resources. This field not only involves marine science but involves the bussiness side of it as well as making huge decisions that can change the worlds oceans as we know it. If I were to attend a technical college or university I would have never been exposed to such research; so to me this college is more than just an experience, it is the start of me begginning my own life. I feel as if I'm the best candidate for this scholarship because I'm a driven and independent individual.

I came to college searching for a degree, a key to a more financially successful life. What I found astounded me. The degree is proof that I was here however what I have learned will live with me forever. I have seen the unbridled passion of a student who is truly involved with a project that has meaning. I have seen myself become engrossed with a scholastic project because it wasn't just for the grade, but for the experience. I learned that because my peers and professors helped develop the possible paths while I chose which to follow. In essence, I came for a degree and I will be leaving with an experience.

I have already learned so much from the six weeks i have gone so far. I would li=ove to be able to continue going and getting bachelors in human relations.

Out of my college experience I have learned what the "real world" actual means. I have become a much more responsible person, and more dedicated to my education. An education that not one human being can take away from me. From high school to college, it is a major transaction which involves so many emotions at once. Overall I would agree that it is the best experience ever for me so far. I have started to find myself and am still in search for what I desire from this experience. I strive to take advantage every minute of it. It has been valuable to me to attend because I am actually the first person in my family to attend a university. I hope to become successful one day but most of all desire to make my heroes proud which are God and my parents.

I've not only made a great group of new life long friends but I've also gained a lot of knowledge from my short time here. I've learned so much at South Carolina that I will take with me into my life later on. I bleed garnet and black and this university will always have a special place in my heart from now on. I've had the privledge of being a founding father of Beta Theta Pi, a University Ambassador, Captian of USC Water Polo team, as well as many other incredible experiences. This universtiy has given so much to me and has cherished me with so many memories that I will never forget. Thats what the University of South Carolina has done for me, and thats why I attend school here.