Aurora University Top Questions

I have gained independency and responsibility out of my college experience. College is a lot more complicated than high school because there are more responsibilities in dealing with college and mommy and daddy is not there to babysit you or make sure that you are getting up and going to school. I have learned how to be responsible and separate business from play which is key in being successful in college. Too many students drop out or flunk out of college because they would rather party than do homework or study for an upcoming test. College has been valuable to attend because I have developed my level of independency and responsibilty which is what I will need for the real world.

My career goal is to become a veterinary technician, so college is very valuable in that can give me a vet tech degree. Getting a degree in veterinary technology will give me an edge over anyone without a degree trying to get a job as a vet tech. College will give me the skills and the training I need to get a job, and then as a vet tech I can continue to learn and excell on the job.

I think the time taken to attend college is important in the sense that it allows people to be exposed to and to think about subjects they might not consider in a regular 9 to 5 job. The traditional USA system of higher education makes no excuses for holding to a system of learning that does not provide practical, real-world experience. They emphasize a growth in knowledge, the understanding of the world and different cultures, and the kind of education that will make people what they deem to be well-rounded and literate. But at the same time, it would not be hard to incorporate required internships or practical tracks of learning for people who would like an advantage against their peers who chose to work for four years instead of going to college. Many, many college graduates find competition from people already settled into a career path. And many, many people graduate from college with a considerable amount of debt.

I have learned tons of things that I did and didn't want to learn. There's so much knowledge in the world and college has been a great means to funnel that information into chunks I can handle. In addition to the raw facts about the world around us all, I have met many wonderful professors that have become pseudo-mentors, friends I'll have for the rest of my life, and experience things in the classrooms that could only happen in the company of mature people. Life finds a way of helping those that better themselves and those around them. College life has indeed been a great stepping stone that I will never forget.

My college experience taught me how to be responsible for my self. It also taught me how to have better time management between classes, work, and my social life. College has opened my eyes to different cultures to where I have a new found respect for those cultures and ethnicities. College give me the opprotunity to network with different people that may be useful in later years.

Aurora University has inspired me to embrace challenges and take every opportunity on the path to success. I have submersed myself in education, leadership roles and student organizations because my time spent at AU has taught me the best thing I can do for myself and others is to get involved. AU has evolved from an education to a life experience in which I can lead while learning.

My college experiences was one of the best experiences of my life. It taught me the importance of hard work and showed me what I am able to accomplish while I apply myself. I transfered to AU as a Junior, I had a daughter and was living with my parents at the time. I worked a full-time job, went to school full-time, and tried my best to raise my daughter. Since I was so busy, I needed to rely on my parents as babysitters. This made me acquire a new found respect for my parents, as they are in their 50's, but are still willing to help their son as I try to reach my goals of receiving my Master's in Social Work currently. School taught me the importance of friends and family. This is something I used to take for granted, but not anymore. I would not be where I am today if it wasn't for my parents.

Through my college experience I have gained a level of confidence in myself that I would not had otherwise. As a returning student one sometimes wonders if one can succeed in a educational enviroment especially if the individual has been a stay at home parent for a decade. I now know that I will be successful in anything that I chose to do and I am more capable then I imagined. I can only thank my professors and my school for helping me gain so much more then a degree.

I am proud to be a student at Aurora University. I am 43 years old and have always wanted to complete my Bachelor's degree. I am the youngest of six children and am the only one that has not obtained a Bachelor's degree. My sister, Karin, has her doctorate in psychology. Janet and Katy are teachers. Kelly is a registered nurse. My brother, John, is an attorney. Our parents have not been able to help with our educations so I am really proud of their accomplishments. I have an Associates Degree from Waubonsee Community College in General Studies. I also have an Associates Degree from College of DuPage in Radiologic Technology. It is frustrating to know that 2 + 2 does not even equal 2 towards a Bachelors. No wonder I've always hated math! Aurora University has been instrumental in helping me to achieve my goal. The Adult Studies program is geared towards working adults. My advisor is always reachable and extremely helpful. She is always able to find the classes that I need at the right times. I feel like a valued student at a wonderful school.

While attending I have earned certifications that allowed me to work as a medical profession and experience my chosen field first hand. I also mad valuable connections with other health care professionals and was able to support myself through my first few years of college. Now I can approach my final year at a university confident in my skills and experience.

My number one goal for going to school is to be successful and build a foundation for my family. I want to be able to give me kids a nice home and to also give them the life I didn’t have. I want to be able to travel with my kids and let them see the world and explore the things around them. I want to be able to have money put aside for a good college and for them to get the education they need to be a successful person in life. I was raised by my single parent mother who did everything in her power to make me out to be the best I could be. I’m also going to school and pushing myself to be all I can be so I can make her a pound mother. The experience of college has been amazing and has taught me so much when it comes to be a responsible adult. I’m learning to balance my life and only focus on the important things.

I am a hispanic student, who comes from a family that didn't get the chance to continue their education. My father is the only person that went to college, so he is the reason i am so dedicated to my school work. My parents have always been my biggest support system, if it wasn't for them i wouldn't be where i am today. My dream is to become an accounting, and to have my parents see me graduate from college. Attending Aurora University has been one of the best experiences i have ever had. I have gotten the chance to further my education, and to meet many people, that i know will help my accomplish my goals. I am so proud to say that i attend Aurora University, because each and everyday my classmates, professors, and peers, show me something new, and make my time there worth while. I believe it is important for me to attend Aurora because i know that the education i am recieving will make my parents proud, and that i will be able to accomplish anything i set my mind to. I feel like i am closer to accomplishing my dream everyday.

Attending River Valley Community College has been very beneficial. It was a great way to step into a college education. It allowed me to find people who are willing to help me get where I want to be. Small class rooms and professors with flixible office hours allowed to attain all the knowledge I wanted to achieve. I also loved the diversity of the classes. It's a different kind of diversity from non community colleges, there was a diversity of age, but it was always wonderful to see the different generations coming together over education. Starting at RVCC allowed me to really get a feel for what I wanted to move on to, as well as a cheap way to get my general education credits out of the way. Though it was a communter campus I also met new friends, and had a comfortable place to go to study.

My college experience has led me to attend three different schools in order to discover what my ultimate career goals are. Although it has been a hassle to transfer to the different schools, each college offered new experiences that helped me develop my identity and goals. Now I am at a great university and know that this is where I need to be to finish my education. Throughout my college experience I discovered my love of helping others, and I eventually figured out in what capacity. My first college helped me discover that I wanted a career in human services., especially helping those with disabilities. The second college made me feel more connected and was a better fit, and helped me discover that one day I would like to be a social worker and use my skills to help people. This, however, meant that I needed to transfer again so that I could study social work. This ended up being ideal because I could also pursue a minor in special education which will help me reach my population. It is important to attend college to receive an education but also to discover your true passions.

Aurora University is about growing academically and as an individual. I have been challenged and often frustrated but have been awarded for exceeding expectations. AU teaches responisbility and respect, something some schools often forget is a part of learning and preparing for the real-world. I owe a great deal of my confidence as a person and in my career choice to AU and it's community. I entered college with a solid goal of majoring in pscyhology and through courses and guidance from both advisors and professors am now an elementary education major; I couldn't be more excited or more confident in my choice if it hadn't have been for opportunities Aurora has offered me. AU expects excellence and doesn't settle for anything less than your best, and that is why it is such a good experience and has been so valuable to me. At AU I am treated as an adult and recognized as a unique indivudal when being guided by faculty. It provides many opportunities towards academics and majors but, also to student's personal interests and encourages unity and excellence. AU has been a great beginning to my future plans; I value it.

In college, I’m a proud member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority at the University of Arizona, where we focused on philanthropic events, and were leaders of the university. When I transferred to Central Washington University I participated in student body meetings, RHA, and The Grove Council. The positions I’ve held have severely impacted me as a student, and have motivated, encouraged, and helped me develop who I am today. These extracurricular and volunteer activities have provided me with valuble leadership, communication, and organizational skills I would not have had I not joined these organizations. In these activities I learned several traits from how to lead a group, how to create relationships, to planning an event or to network with people or business’.

My college experience has been a tough travel; I have finally found the University that I know will help me achieve my goals. I am looking forward to finish my education at Aurora University and graduate with a bachelors in Psychology.

I have learned many things during my college experience. I learned to speak infront of a group of people without showing how nervous I am. I also learned not to be afraid to answer a question incorrectly beacause either way I am participating in the education of my fellow classmates and myself. I have gained more courage and self-esteem while attending Aurora University. The professors are always encourage us students to do our best and put effort into our work. I have learned to stay positive and to believe that if I am putting all my effort into what I am working on everything will turn out great. It has been valuable to attend Aurora University because I am able to apply what I have learned and gained from my experience to my life. Today, I am more than eager to learn than ever. I actually get excited to return to Aurora University and begin my new courses!

College was always a huge goal for me, and when I got accepted to Aurora University it was the most exciting and scary experience I had ever had. I was excited to be attending a college that I really loved and to continue my education, and that meant that I had accomplished high school and I could take on college. Despite the excitement, I feared living in a dorm with people I had never met and feared that I wouldn't make friends. I'm a shy person so I had to put myself out there, and to my surprise I made new friends within the first two days I was there. I was happy, classes were challenging and I joined a club within the first few weeks. I now have accomplished 3 semesters of college and I'm very focused on my major, which makes me pumped about my future! I am now part of another club as well as the same one I joined as a freshman - I'm so glad I joined them. I'm becoming a real adult and while things are still exciting and scary, I'm taking them on knowing I can handle them.

When I graduated high school I decided that I was not going to college. I saw it as a waste of time and money to spend the next four years of my life in a classroom when I could be out in the 'real' world getting hands on experience. I spent that year after graduation, working at a preschool and as that school year drew to a close I started thinking about the next year. I realized I couldn't see myself working at that job for another year and really felt like I needed to go to college. I started looking at majors and after a lot of searching, decided to apply as an Equine Science major at a college about two hours from my parents. Living on my own and going to school again was a huge change for me, but looking back after almost two years of school, I don't regret anything. School has helped me break out of my shell and embrace change. I've met tons of people and broadened my horizons. Best of all, I'm going to school for something I love, which will serve me well when I'm done.