University of Southern Mississippi Top Questions

I have received a great education and made great friends. Also, I have been advised by professors that really care about where I end up after college. Attending has been worth every penny. Everything I need in this city is close by. I really feel as though I am doing something big with my life and working to achieve everything I have ever dreamed of. The journey to excellence has been a memorable experience!

College has always been valuable to attend in order to gain higher level of education. Not only have I gain higher knowledge I have also learned some valuable real world experiences and skills that will prepare me to enter into the workforce; such as, time management, working well with others, and public speaking. Unlike highschool, in college I can create my own schedule that is right for me. Because of this I have learned to manage my time between classes, work, and home. While attending classes I am surrounded by like minded people who shares the same passion; and, together we work to complete a common goal. And not just in my groups, but also faculties, and numerous other adults I have learned to speak for myself in a clear and convincing manner to get my ideas cross. Just being on campus and participating in class I have learned many life skills that I couldn't get in highschool.

My college experience is extremely valuable to me , because it led me to my internship at Stennis (NASA). I know what I want to do with my life because of my college experiences. I believe I am a better person today because I went to college and because, I have gained the knowledge to lead a good life and how to help others. My college experiences have given me confidence and a greater purpose. I know that because of those experiences I am capable of succeeding and I will. My dream is to be a computer programmer and because I am able to get a college education, my dream will come true. Not only have my college experiences helped me find my way in life, but it has given me the opportunity to be a person that my younger brothers can look up to. They know that if I can do it;they can too. My college experiences have given me hope - hope for a better and brighter future. I believe I can make a difference in this world and that feeling alone is a valuable reason to attend college.

During my first year of college I learned not only how to balance a social and academic life, but also how to manage money wisely. Because of the economical issues every family faces today, it?s important to not waste money. By going to a community college my first year, I not only got to work and make myself some spending money, but I also saved my parents the expenses of paying for room and board and meal plans. I also learned how important it is to do your best in every class because the classes are expensive and the books add up. I learned to take advantage of every opportunity I had whether it was getting my general classes out of the way before transferring, or signing up for extra credit to help raise my gpa. Essentially, I learned to how important it is to think of every aspect of college, the costs, lifestyle, etc. I know now that when I transfer this upcoming year, I will be both mentally and academically prepared for what lies ahead of me.

It have encourage me more to achieve my goal

My college experience has given me so much. I have gained new friends, knowledge, and confidence in myself. It has been valuable to attend the University of Southern Mississippi because if I had not, I would never have been inspired to change what I did not like about myself and to use my knowledge and skills to make a difference in the community. The people at USM not only helped me learn in my classes, but they helped me learn what it means to be a better person and servant leader. I arrived thinking college was only about making good grades, but I quickly learned it is also about giving back what you have been given. I have only completed one year of college. However, in this past year I have learned, and I have changed for the better. If all of this can happen in one year, I cannot wait to see what the next three years bring. I know I will leave the University of Southern Mississippi as a much different person then I was when I arrived. I can only hope that I have half as much impact on the University as it has had on me.

I think that the most valuable experience that I have learned through attending college is finding out my true identity. It may sound corny or rather cliche but college did not help me academically, it helped me establish the kind of person I wanted to be. I was faced with many challenges and questions about my faith in God and other issues and I faced those problems with grace and exhilarance. Through this college experience I found out something that I never knew about myself, I am a fighter. When I say a fighter I mean someone who will not let hardships or obstacles stand in their way. My freshman year I was one of the hardest times of my life because I was forced to make a tough decision, should I drop out of college because I can't afford it or should I do everything in my power to stay in school. The route I chose was not the easiest because I had to work two jobs and go to school full time but I did it and I will continue to do it. I am greatful that I found the celestial fire to keep my dream alive.

Looking back on the begining of this school year, I remember how anxious I was as a freshman in college. I remember thinking to myself what am I going to do about friends?, are people going to like me?, what are classes going to be like?, and so much more. Now when I think about these thoughts I feel relieved. I can honestly say that I have had the most fun, met the nicest people, had the most success, and over all had the most amazing experience as a freshman at the University of Southern Mississippi. My college experience at this university was exactly what I wanted it to be and more when I thought about college as a high school student. I met so many different people as well as experienced different professors and classes that will help me in the long run. I also learned what it meant to be school spirited. Before I attended Southern Miss I didn't have much school spirit, but attending the many sports events and student activites at Southern Miss changed that quickly for me. I would really just have to say that this college experience truly and honestly made me happy.

I have become more self dependent. I live on my own and have to pay my bill as well as make time for my studies. It was hard at first but I have really gotten good at it.

I think the experience itself of attending college is wondering full because you get to meet new people and get to learn new things. Attending college is extremely valuable to me. I will make the first person to attend college in my family and I want to better myself and turn out to be very successful in the long run.