University of St Francis Top Questions

Just as I was told when I was younger college has made me into the person I am today. I originally began my college experience not taking it serious. I failed to see the importance of education and how it related to my future. Being in that frame of mind landed me a missed oppurtunity that I will never get back. I took advantage of a situation and ended up dropping out of a university. It would not be until four years later I would wake up and see the importance of education not only for a career but for becoming a better person. After attending school again, but this time taking it for what it was worth, college taught me invaluable information about the business world as well as greatly improved my interpersonal skills. I attained the degree I sought and I am now continuing my education because of the simple joy and knowledge I get out of it. One piece of advice that I can pass on is don't let missed opportunities pass you by like the one to obtain an education.

My college experience has inspired me to be a better person all around. The school i am attending has great faculty and staffind that are encouraging and supportive. They whole campus is dedicated to creating a student who is well aware of themselves and of the world around them. I feel much more prepared for my career field and for life after college from my experience. I am leaving a much better off person.

I returned to school as an adult, after being laid-off of a job in Human Resources. I had a strong desire to complete my Bachelor's degree in music, and pursue a career in Music Education. It was a huge risk and called for much sacrifice, but I'm glad I made the leap. Since being at the University of St. Francis, I have learned so much and met many wonderful people including staff and students. I have forged friendships with individuals who challenge me to be the best I can be in the field of music, and yet are very encouraging. Though a small school, and even smaller music department, I believe the music faculty represent professionals in the field of music, who challenge us to work hard and learn as much as we can. I don't feel as if the education I received is any less than a large University with a huge music department. I am glad that I choose the University of St. Francis, and believe that I have made life-long friend and colleagues.

I have obtained a great education and I know that when I graduate I will be well prepared to get a job as a hospital nurse!

I have had an infinite benefit from attending this school. It has an excellent nursing program that allows the student real world experiences.

I have not only gotten valuable friendships out of my college career, but have also been able to receive a high level of education. I am double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology, and have not only learned so much valuable information from both fields, but am also being taught to thoroughly go through my work and make sure everything is done in a timely and fashionable manor. This has been valuable for me because when i do begin to work in my field of choice, i will be expected to maintain a professional attitude and have all my work done in a timely manor as well. St. Francis not only has run me through the material that is required to learn, but has prepared me for real life and what is to come once i graduate.

Since returning to college, my experience has been very rewarding. I have gotten more out of my college experience now than ever before. I have a better understanding of where I am going and what I want to do in life. My instructors have offered me real life experiences that I am applying to my everyday life. The information in the books are being presented in such a way that not only am I able to retain the information, but also relate to it. I believe at this point in my life, I could not have chosen a better path to be on. I value my education because I have a goal in mind and now I know how to get there.

Out of my college experience, I have gained much knowledge about the career I wanted to pursue. I have had great class discussions which have opened my eyes to philosophy and theology. I have also gained life long friends that I can see myself with after college. Gaining insight as to where I want my career to go has also occured. I learned that we can't put a pricetag on the knowledge we learn in college, but college is insanely expensive.

College has been an amazing experience. I have matured greatly as a student and individually of the world. I feel like I am completely prepared for my life in the future. I have gained so much knowlege from my university in my field and I feel a lot more prepared. I value my education because not everyone can afford the high prices of tuition. I am truly blessed that I have had a family who supported me and my education. Having people believe in you, helps one to be more successful.

Growing up in a family of twelve children most opportunities for further schooling was slime at best. Over the years I put college on the back burner in order to work hard for my bosses. I learned that hard work paid off by getting promotion after promotion. My monetary compensation increased but my personal satisfaction did not. I got married and had children and my life switched gears. I decided that I wanted a career that is worth something more, something better than life has challenged me with. I have been to a two year college and have graduated with honors and now I am here at St. Francis ready to be challenged some more. It has not been easy for me, my husband, or four children. My college experience is one that I am still experiencing and still managing, but college offers a future for me to make a difference to the most vulnerble and needy-as I was that child many years ago needing and being vulnerble and yet there was always a person that did not care that I had nothing to repay their kindness.