Aurora University Top Questions

My college experience has given me a fresh perspective on society and the problems in the world we live in. As a social work major, I have had my eyes opened to the many inconsistencies within the government, and its unwillingness to help those that are suffering the most.

The best part of my college experience was that it was not like most colleges are portrayed in the cinema. In movies, they always show students partying on campus, binge drinking, and all kinds of other social chaos, but that was not the kind of experience I was looking for. I was able to go to a college that was similar to my High School; small classrooms that allow a personal relationship with the professor. My experience has been valuable because I know when I apply towards a job within my chosen career, I will have many options available to me because I was able to receive the help I needed to maintain my double major of Criminology and Psychology. While I know I am going to be a wife and mother before I start my career, I am confident about my academic experiences and know that my schooling will not be wasted once I start my career. I know that I have learned the material necessary to prepare me for whatever job I choose, and all of my choices will benefit my family and myself. When I finish this 2010-2011 academic year, I will be prepared to succeed.

As attending colleg i have become more independent. In High School we have teachers there helping us they are there everyday. In college I learned that one is responsible for all the assignements and for all the work. I am currently taking online classes and what i do is up to me the teacher only posts the assignments and we have to do it if we want if we don't do it hten well we can be pretty sure to fail the test. In college not all homework is required to do, but well is good to do it becasue it helps to know what your doign when it comes to a test. While taking online classes one can become a procrastenator, but we really have to think if what we are paying for is just going to be trowned to the trash, that's if we fail the classes. So we really have to be on top of everything without having anyone after us. I think that i can say that college has made me become independent and responsible of my actions.

I initially went to college on a basketball scholarship, however I got hurt and my coach didn't like that I stuck to my faith and to who I am. I then came back home and I am now attending a community college near my hometown. I have gained a lot from the experience I had by going off to play basketball and seeing how tough it is to stay strong in your faith and not do what the majority of the other college students are doing. That experience really taught me who I am and that sports isn't everything in life. I now no longer play basketball and I am now an active member of the honors society Phi Theta Kappa. My entire college experience has made me realize what is important in life, to wisely chose my friends, and to always be true to who I am.

I got the educational experince and use the skills learned to volunteer and help others. After attending the college i learned that those who succeed have better life than the others just because of the education. Education is the key to new life and better future. The greatest benefit was the completion of a long term goals, and I realized that because of college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I want to.

I have learned so many things from my collage experience which normally no one can learned without collage. Attending a collage is not essay but its also not impossible. Collage could helps us in choosing our careers, through collage we can find out our interest in career areas its not just that but it also help us in making our personalities better than what we are know. Little mistakes or decision can change the whole perspective of the person. In starting it might seems that collage is hard, boring and tough but as soon as you get get involed in the collage learnings, you may feel like it worth it and its true this learninga and hard working would hepls us in our future and make the person futrure nice and ambitious. It also help us in improve our skills such as public speaking through presentations, writing through assigenment and person's presentation through project; which might we can't learn at home or online studies. The last thing that seems to me is very help is meeting with other people, collage is the best place to get the ideas and share the ideas with each other.

Entering college was a tough transition that I experienced because it was in fact different from high school. I knew I had to get myself together and start taking my career and future seriously. I am currently in my second year of college, and I can honestly say that I have matured in so many areas, but mostly in resposibility and punctuality. I have learned to not miss class and to be on time, because each lecture helps you learn, and the earlier you go to class, the more time you get to prepare yourself and go over your notes before lecture. In college I have also experienced to be bold, and to not be afraid of asking for help. I have learned that it's important to make the right kind of friends, people who will help you out in classes. It has taught me to appreciate each lecture, and to get the most of it. It has been valuable to attend college because I've gained knoweldge, experience dealing with people, but most of all, because it made me realize how crucial it is to study for a better future.

I have recieved multiple experiences from Aurora University. For starters, the entire atmosphere of the school is amazing. I attended a community college previous to AU and everytime you walked out the door there were students smoking, talking about how they dislike their class/teacher, and already planning thier weekend of no work and drinking. It is exact opposite here, you walk out and there are two strangers that have a class together asking eachother questions about an assignment or students eating lunch on a bench or in the grass between classes. I have recieved the college experience of being on my own, learning new concepts and ideas, and having the support of staff and peers whom I had just met last year. I have established friendships that will last longer than "a buddy in class to drink with" and have been able to expand my career opportunities. Aurora is valuable with providing opportunities, activities, and discoveries along the way to help in develop each individuals future.

I have finally found that learning can be fun, and am now passionate about what I am in school for.

The RN-BSN Program at Aurora University has been a challenging and rewarding journey. It has allowed me to appreciate the Evidence-Based Practice as nurses have become accustomed to, to practice safe and qualitative medicine. It has shown me that nursing is constantly changing and that nurses need to participate in the enviroment around them. Nurses need to become mentors to the future RN's and guide them in critical thinking, safe and responsible practice. It has also shown me when things need to change, research based evidence will help change the practice, enviroment or standard work flow. It has encouraged my children to want to participate in advanced education to make their future a better place to be. The RN- BSN program was a stepping stone to my future goal, which is to become a clinical educator and bedside nurse. It has taught me leadership skills to affectively teach others. Learning is a never ending journey and we should all embrace the adventure for as long as we possibly can.

By attending college I have figured out who I am! If I had not attended college this last year I would not have the confidence that I do know. I would still be the insucure girl that I was when I graduated from high school. By having the change to move out of my house and have to make decissions on my own I got to shape and build a life that I wanted. Everything that I had learned up to last year was know up to me to put to use. It forced me to figure out what I wanted and if I wanted it enough to get it. And I do!! I want to be a vet and that is a lot of school but I want it. I think that if everyone got the chance to attend college then we would live in a different society. I learned things that I would never have learned staying home and just working. I learned skill that will help me with the rest of my life!! It was an experiance I wouldn't give up for anything. I am a better person because of my college experience!

Like at every school my experience with AU has had its ups ands downs- but at Aurora University I have been able to learn through the down periods. For example- the chemistry course I have compeleted this spring semester has helped me realize that eventhough I really did not want to take cemistry, I really needed to. I felt didn't think that I needed nordid I care much for chemistry. My professor Monica Khural showed me that chemistry is all around me. My body could not function properly without things like trace minerals and cofactors. I had believed that being a nurse had nothing to do with chemistry, but actually being a nurse deals with mainly chemistry! If I hadn't taken this course what kind of a nurse would I have become? Definately not a good one. So, thank you Professor Khural, thank you AU for opening this door to becoming the best nurse that I can be. Thank you! I am very honered and pround to have learned from this experience, I am greatful.

In high school, one is graded on what they do as opposed to what they know. Meaning that grades are primarily based off homework, projects, classwork, attendance, etc. In college, however, things are completely opposite. One's grade is based primarily off what they know, meaning their academic excellence is based off quizzes, tests, lab tests, lab exams, etc. This was a big transition for me because all through high school I was told things like, "As long as you do the homework, you'll pass", and I quickly learned that this was not how things worked after senior year. One must study, take good notes, and prepare themeselves for thest and quizzes to fully comprehend the material. Thus, if I were to talk to myself as a high school senior I would tell myself to start getting in a better habit of studying and really understanding all the material, instead of doing classwork and expecting to retain information that way. This would have prepared me for college, helped me better study habits, and help me retain more information from high school. In college, it is vital to retain much information, as it will be handy in a career someday.

Traveling back in time would be an ideal dream for me. I would love to go back and see myself as a high school senior. In high school I was percieved by my classmates as the classic shy girl who always did as she was told. I never came out of my shell and let my classmates and teachers see the real me. I'll take you back to the beginning of my senior year in August of 2008. A future version of me would look at myself and lend the advice to go out with a bang. I'm sure I would just look at my future self and just give a wrinkled eye brow and have a confused look upon my face. However, the advice I would choose to give about making the transition from high school into college would be don't hold my cards so close that I do not let strangers and future friends see me for who I really am. All in all, the advice I would give is come out of my shell, make new friends, enjoy the expierience and let people see the person that all of my friends see me as.

Knowing what I know now about college life I would advise any high school senior to regard ones education as an overall learning experience not solely as a means for obtaining a job upon graduation. Successful completion of a degree program is important, but what is most imperative is that students become critically discerning, thinking individuals who know how to articulate themselves verbally and through written communication. If a student cannot think critically and does not how to effectively communicate their thoughts or viewpoints to others then they will be at a disadvantage no matter what occupation they decide to pursue. A well-rounded approach to education is vital to the overall and continuing success and growth of a student.

I would tell myself not to rush into life. Don't get married so young, don't wait to go to school. Appreciate the ease of life as it is right now and take full advantage of it before responsiblities take over you life. I would say you will never regret going to college but one day you will regret not going. No one has ever said "man do I wish I had never gone to college". I would remind myself that if you do the work, school is easy. All it takes is a little time and dedication.

As a High School Senior, I was enamored with the thought of going away to college in far away locations. As a soccer player, I traveled around the country for tournaments and was able to visit many campuses along with my teammates who were also looking for schools to attend. In retrospect, my advice to myself would be to be to consider schools that fit your career path first, and then location second. I have found that the school that best met my needs also happened to be the one that was close to home, and a great value, too!

I would tell myself to through away my television set and make sure that I did more reading of assignments than watching tv. I would also tell myself that I am not the most intelligent person in the world so I should not expect passing grades to come without a lot of hard work. Sometimes it takes more than one attempt to accomplish something, sometimes some people do need to repeat cources in order to graduate. Do not give up on a college degree if you have difficulty in one or two classes. Do not be afraid to ask for help from a professor or tutor if you need it. Professors are in their career to help people not hurt people. Asking questions in class not only helps you but probably someone else in the class also. Last but not least think more carefully as a senior in high school about what you would like to do for your career then ask someone who is in that field about the field of work.

Adam, I know college seems like it will be taxing in so many ways but you will do fine as long as you demonstrate your abilities as a student, a leader, and a friend. When times become hard, reach out to professionals, whether it's mom, dad, or professors and counselors. You can achieve anything you set your mind at Aurora University as long as you excel as a student and a human being.

When entering into college, no matter what, you need to try and get involved in as many clubs and activities that you can because once you open up and meet all different types of people your college experience will be much better. Do not be afraid to put yourself out there to make connections with others becuase the friends you make in college are the friends that you will keep for a lifetime. Try to be as active as you can and also take your studies seriously, but do not forget to have fun along the way also.