University of West Alabama Top Questions

I was raised in a small town that if you blink while driving you would miss the entire town. When I look back there are many things that I wish that I could do differently or want to change. However, I do know that the main advice I would give myself is to be myself and not care what others think. I spent too much time in high school trying to be someone I was not. I was the girl that followed the crowd at times because I did not want to rock the boat. I wish that I would have realized it is ok to not want to go out every night and party. It took almost 2 years into college to realize this and I hate that I let that time go to waste. There were so many opportunities I missed because of peer pressure thinking it would not be a good idea to go to the quad for the cookout or go to the library tutoring program. Thankfully, now I know that the best thing is to think for myself. I decide whether the activity is beneficial and will make me happy not others around me.

Be more outgoing within the school and community!! Never pass up an oppurtunity to help others around you. No one knows the impact that they might have on other individuals that day. BEing involved can be very scary, but it is well worth it. YOu make new friends along the way and make memories forever.

II would tell myself to work hard and believe in myself. Also, college life seems scary, but you will have a great time. Finally, I would say never to give up.

"A Winner" Naive, callow, and petrified is exactly how I would describe myself when I was a high school senior. With no sense of direction or aspirations, I struggled to keep up with my peers as they bragged about where they wanted to attend college. If it weren't for the effective motivation that I received from my high school counselor, I would not be where I am today. A successful undergrad seeking to major in Mass Communications. I would never have thought in a million years that I would be graduating in Miami's top college in the U.S. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself that being in college is such an amazing experience that I can't miss out on. Meeting new people, gaining knowledge about the world around me, as well as learning about myself are all positive outcomes from attending college. I would tell other's who are in the same position I was two years ago to take the chance, never give up, and put in a lot of effort. Then they too will feel like a winner.

I have learned that going off to college is that it's a lot tougher than i thought. I had to wake myself up for class, wash my own clothes, and force myself to study. It was a lot easier when my mom was forcing me to do it. I also learned that it is hard living on a budget. You need a plan to make sure you have enough money for the things you need first, then the things you want can come later. Lastly, i've learned that nobody is responsible for your education but you. If you don't put enough effort into the schoolwork and study, it won't help you in the long run. Make time to get up and make it in time to the class and be attentive to what the teacher is lecturing about and set aside time for studying the material. You can have a enjoy your time with your friends even more knowingt hat you put in the time and effort into learning the things you need to know rather than stress over it by procrastinating about doing it until the last minute.

I have only completed one year of college and it has already changed who I am. I have learned more about myself and many of my fellow classmates. Through my community college I have had an opportunity to learn leadership and teamwork. Without the thoughtfulness of a teacher, I would not have been involved in many recreational and fun events that the school was hosting. I have learned that all things take teamwork and communication. While on the ropes course at school, I was able to engage in communication and friendliness to ensure a good time and safety for other students. This experience has been valuable to me because it taught me more about myself by meeting others that aren?t quite like me. I have learned patience and respect for those that I don?t know or understand. From being involved in these activities it inspired me to want to get others involved in school functions no matter who they are. I have made many new friends that I would have otherwise never gotten to know by attending these events. Next semester, I plan on informing others of the wonderful things my college has to offer.

Being a college student has been a challenge for me. I have always been determined to do the best that I could up unto this point in my life and I plan on continuing to work hard throughout my future successes. Having college experience has been a very helpful experence for me, because I have learned so many responsibilities that has helped me become the better person that I have become today. While focusing on maintaining an average grade point average, I have to study and be able to score as high as I can on tests, class assignments, and exams, which I work at my greatest to do. I have gotten more focused in college and I appreciate the college experience. College has been a very valuable place to attend because I am able to work harder at my studies with the wonderful guidance that comes with it. Being in college has been one of of the most challenging, yet helpful life experience that I have had and I enjoy it.

Please know your purpose. It is true that the college experience provides a lifetime foundation to build on. It is full of academic, social, civic and political organization for you to take part in. Every aspect of your life should be tapped into and expanded in college. However your main reason for going to college is to get a degree, everything else is "desert". The undergraduate degree will afford you the opportunity to prove that you can do certain jobs. I did not finish my education. I decided that I would enter the work force and use the time that I would spend on my education working up the corporate ladder. So for the last 20 years I have worked in the mortgage industry. The industry fell apart and I had to seek employment in different field. I can not tell you how many times, I was told that my work history was impressive but I don't meet the educational requirement. There is no social, civic, or political function more important than your studies. Getting your degree is your foundation for life. Don't try to build your future without a foundation, like a house, it will fall.

STUDY! As a nontraditional student rturning to college, I find it much more difficult to balnce study, work and leisure time. Even if I was not going to use my education immediately, having options is so important in life. I am now finding myself trying to eran a degree for a second career and stabilize my future. After being a Paramedic for 25 years, the physical demands are forcing me to sek a second career. If I have earned my nursing degree to begin with I could have followed my passion for being a Paramedic and had options when he time came to change directions. M best advice is do not plan to fail, but plan to have options!

To the students, your experience in college is whatever you want it to be. find a great group of friends and live life to the fullest.