California State University-Sacramento Top Questions

Commitment and responsibility. When I use the word commitment, I mean it in the manner of being committed to my education and the push to complete my goal of obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. Committed to showing my children that college is an event you should experience during your lifetime, sooner than later, but it is okay if you choose to attend later. Since you are never too old to learn. I have learned to hold only myself responsible for being able to maintain a high grade point average and producing high quality work. No one else can do this for me. Responsible for leading by example. College has given me an educational support system. From tutoring to making long-term friendship connections. The confidence within me has increased, I no longer make excuses for my lack of knowledge, and I can now participate proudly in a group conversation, while respectfully standing firm to my opinion. College has shown the world is more accepting than I thought. The success of the college’s students is a reflection on the institution itself, but it is up to one's self to want to be successful in the study of choice.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience so far. I am a freshman and I have loved being a student. I love having the community and the constant support. I have made so many friends. I have gotten out of school that there is more to learn than just the teachers can teach you inside the classroom. I have had oppurtunity to intern in an elementary school classroom and I would never have gotten the chance to do so if I wasn't a student and in the class that provided this for me. It has been very valuable to attend because I know for sure that I want to teach. I have had the chance to know for sure that I am making the right decision for me. I have loved being around all the different cultures and people. This has been a great experience for me so far, and I hope that it will continue!

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far, is independance. I have learned how to rely on myself, instead of my parents to help me overcome my obstacles and challenges. By being independant I have learned that I have all of the necessary abilities to live my own life responsibly and sucessfully. It has been valuable to attend college because not only have I become a well rounded individual I have learned alot on various subjects such as world literature, U.S. history, etc. Being in college has allowed me to study various subjects and interact with people from all walks of life.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I am a Non-Traditional student in the Auto Collision Program and the President of the Student Government Association at my college. Because of things I have done at my college, it has given me the best experience of my college life. I have helped how to make our college GO GREEN, and it has been an awesome experience. I have also been apart of an organization known as Skills USA and have accomplished many awards in the region and state level. My college experience has been valuable for me because it has made me who I am today. It has helped me become a better leader in my college and has helped me motivate other students to become great leaders.

I began my college career pursuing a music major, then math/engineering, and finally settled on business administration with a concentration in finance. I have worked full time through my entire school career and have seen the value of applying the skills that I have learned in class to my everyday working environment. California State University, Sacramento provides students with professors who have a working knowledge of their field. This has allowed me to learn from my working experience at the same time I'm attending class. It has been as if I've had a paid internship in addition to school. I'm grateful that I've spent a few extra years in other major concentrations because the higher math has proved very useful in finance. My musical skills have given me a cultural understanding and ability to relate to people in a more well-rounded way. I am currenlty working in the banking sector and see myself moving into international finance or investments at the end of my degree. I am already looking towards my MBA and am excited to give back my newfound talents to my community.

My college experience has taught me not just academic lessons, but life lessons. During the three years I have attended college I lived in the dorms for a year, lived in apartments close to campus, played a varsity sport, and finally figured out I wanted to major in mechanical engineering. In the dorms I learned how to interact with students from completely different backgrounds and belief systems. In my apartment I learned to live with roommates which made me a more courteous person because I learned to clean up after myself rather than letting someone else do it. While playing a varsity sport I learned how to juggle traveling and practicing everyday with my studies which required serious time management. Under my coach I discovered the type of person I need to work for in order to be successful. In the search to find my major I learned a lot about myself including my strengths and weaknesses while discovering the kind of people I want to work with. All these life skills I developed were because of my overall college experience. I am a better, more well rounded person because of college. I am also a lot better at parking.

There are many things to see and do. There is not one road that can lead me to where I want to go. I have to choose those roads wisely though. College has taught me that hard work and dedication never go unrewarded. It has made me appreciate new people and learn from others around me not just the people or my friends that I see on the regular basis. School has made me appreciate life because without it I would be blind to see that I don't have to be in college and though it is a right not everyone can fulfill that right because they can't afford it. I'm just so blessed and thankful to Jesus that I'm in college and he has given me the knowledge to overcome any obstacle that comes my way and I'm so thankful for that. College has enhanced my life and thats why it is valuable to me.

I have only been in college for a short period of time , but it has been such a life changing experience. I'm learning about Surgical Technology, which is a very rewarding and facinating career. Despite the fact that I've only attened school for a month, I feel very motivated and accomplished for making a step in the right direction. I had the oppertunity to witness a couple surgeries during a job shadow at my local hospital. The hospital I attended is very advanced in their technology and the type of care they can provided. Seeing surgery was a very eye opening experience and I'm very excited to see what the future holds for me. I've already learned so much and I can't wait to get further into my education. This is why I believe my college experience has been valuable.

After high school I knew I needed to go to college but I had no idea what I would do there. I decided on a community college for financial reasons and I was never big on huge auditorium lectures. I spent my first year and a half in college aimlessly taking all the required general education classes with no idea what I wanted to pursue. I decided to get involved on campus during my second semester and it was a life changing idea. I was never big on campus activities and never realized how truly valuable they are. I became involved with a fraternity/sorority social club based on community service and student government. I have never felt more fulfilled in the work I was doing at school and around the community. I gained new friends and new values and a better understanding of college. This opportunity allowed me to grow as a person and learn more about myself and my goals in life. Community college is definitely a good starting point in the road to furthering your education and I would recommend it to anyone. I have decided on a major and could not be happier with my choices.

My experience was great because i moved from south carolina to california just to get a better education and thats exactley what i got. I loved it out here but its time to move on to a four year school i've learned so much by living on my own out here and i've met alot of good friends out here some i will never forget. This experience has matured me as a young man and prepared me for the next level so the when i transfer i should be good and ready for what ever test thats ahead of me . I plan to get my bachlor's degree in physical education degree so i can work with teenagers as a coach and mentor to the youth because ii believe in giving back to the community . The best part about moving to california was me realizing how i did independently with out the support of family it has made me strong and california would be a good place to come back to after college because of impact i believe i can bring to the community with being a big problem out here crime is at all time high.

My college experience thus far has allowed me to mature and view the world in a broader spectrum. As a college student studying the Humanities I have learned so much about the history of humanity. Attending my Humanities class at California State University-Sacramento has allowed me to learn how all humans are very different, but at the same time very much alike. If we could all do our best to understand one another life would be a lot more peaceful. It is very difficult to explain the extent of how valuable a college education is, beyond just saying that it is priceless. My college experience has consisted of building valuable friendships, working with fellow club members to put on events for colleagues, and learning from graduating seniors who have become like family. I have receieved inexplicable growth from my college experience. Attending college is valuable because you grow professionally, socially, and mentally which is needed as you prepare to enter the work force. I hope that all people can attend college and use its valuable resources. I often visit my high school and do my best to motivate others to attend college after high school.

I spent five years in community colleges, trying to figure out what I wanted to study long-term. I took lots of classes just because they sounded interesting, and it has been the most enriching part of my adult life. Not only did I learn practical things in classes like Personal Finance and English Writing, but I learned about some really neat ideas that I had never been exposed to (and probably never would have been) in classes like International Contemporary Art History, and Biological Psychology. I have enjoyed my college experience so much, in fact, that I plan to pursue a doctoral degree, and become a university professor. I think that the pursuit of knowledge and understanding can only lead to positive self-development.

What I have gotten from my college experience is responsibility and discipline. Being on my own and not having parents to tell me what to do has allowed me to mature. I have learned to take care of myself. I have to ensure my rent has been paid on time as well as my electric bill and phone bill. I have stayed up on occassions finishing up research on projects and papers instead of being out like other students and still after being up arriving time to class. For me college is valuable in my road to success.

Attending Sacramento University for my first and second year, i have learned to become responsible. I have gotten the oppertunity to expand my horizon and seek oppertunity through advice from students and professors. Cal State University of Sacramento has been valuable because it has helped me to be independent, being away from home that is several hours away. The help from tutors has been a number one source given, because it has helped to improved so many areas of my weakness that i have problems that are recognized in my academic classes. My college experiences have shaped me into a indivisual that is willing to become succesful. Before i step on campus i had not clue to what i wanted to become, however, Sacramento State University has given me a different mind set, by being surrounded by young intellectual indivisuals as myself and by this; iam able to to remain with a great mind set to what i want my furture to behold. 19167198069

I feel my college experience is very different compared to my peers. Throughout my college experience I have been married, working full time and volunteering on a regular basis with youth in my community. I do not have that typical TV college experience of living in the dorms and attending parties on the weekend, but this has made me appreciate the education I am receiving all the more! The diversity in students and professors at the institutions I have attended have helped me become a more well rounded person and give me education that is useful far beyond the classroom walls. My unique circumstances have forced me to multi-task, organize and prioritize my time in ways I could not have even imagined possible. All of these things and more have given me a college experience that is so valuable that it can never be replaced.

I have gained perspective, not only in the career field I wish to pursue, but also in the greater sense of learning more about the world around me. I have had the opportunity to be around people with similar interests as me which helps to drive me toward what I am passionate about. I have also had the pleasure of encountering many more people that are interested in different fields of study. This aids in broadening my point of view and gives me more insight into what other people think, believe and feel. It’s extremely valuable to be around such diverse people because they have helped to open my eyes to other cultures, activities, and issues. It is also nice to be a part of a community with such wide-ranging ages, ethnicities and races and to have one common factor bring all of us together: school. This allows for us to reach across generation gaps and geographical hindrances which would otherwise deter me and other students from communicating with one another. College has not only furthered my education but it has also allowed me to connect with people of different backgrounds which has widened my view on life.

School is more than just learning the materials given by the instructor. That is just one component. The resources provided by the campus are another layer which contributes to a great sense of belonging that is comparable to my service in the Marine Corps. While the cost of tuition and fees can be overwhelming, the expenses are offset by the various forms of assistance offered by the university. The advanced fitness facility is enormous and convenient for students who would like a workout between classes; the university union is a one-location for meals, entertainment, studying, and other various student activities; and the career center assists students was every aspect of employment (resumes, interviews, internships, etc…). The staff has always put their efforts into helping students succeed every step of the way. For those students who use these services and resources will be the ones benefiting the most out of their college experience. I have used these resources as well as involved myself in many clubs and organizations on campus, making the most of what Sacramento State has to offer. College is multi-layered with each layer a piece of something experienced that can be taken and used after graduation.

More knowledge. School has given me more knowledge so I am able to make better choices and decisions, and to be able to choose right from wrong so that I may be the best that I can be.

What i have gotten out of my college experience so far is that i learned more about myself and i also expanded on my knowledge about some future jobs that i would like.

The thing I have gotten so far out of my college experience was first of all, how to do thing's by myself. Going to college gave me the confidence to do thing's for me, and not to please others. It has been valuable to attend, because if the one thing I got out of this whole college experience thing is that no one can take away your education from you. Taking college courses allowed my perspective on life to change, it opened me up to see thing's more than one way.