Carroll University Top Questions

My Carroll education is by far the most important experience of my life. Although Carroll has exposed me to new career opportunities while enhancing my professional skills, the most beneficial part of college has been my new found independence. It is my responsibility to pay for school and therefore my responsibility to make decisions regarding my future. Every decision reflects my individuality and who I intend on becoming; my actions no longer need to reflect the desires of my parents. College acts as a stepping stone, gradually allowing me to become comfortable making my own decisions and living with the consequences. Also, college provides a pressure-free environment for the development of my character. Without taking this step I feel that I would be lost in my adult life, always depending on those around me and never myself.

im lookin for a good college i want to progress in my life i want to have a good future im attnding to a community college right know but i'm lookinf for something better right know.

So far out of my college experience I have learned that high school is over and the real work begins. In high school class was pretty easy and it didnt take much to pass through. Now in college I realize that you must study a lot to earn the grades that you would like to have. I also have learned that education is very important and can take you places. Without education you may not ever reach your goals for your life or reach your potential either. I have learned to appreciate everything that you receive because some people would do anything to have the same opportunities that I have had.

One of the best and scariest parts of college is the extra freedom. Your parents aren't there to tell you what to do, but they also aren't there to take care of you anymore. Your professors treat you like you're an adult, so there's no one making sure you do your home work and are passing the class. It's alot of responsibility, and I feel like that first semester you're on your own is when a majority of people change from high school kids to mature young adults. I know I have definitely changed as far as time management, organizational skills, and priorities. Dorm life is important because it allows you to learn about the responsibilities of being on "your own" without actually cutting away all your support. Also in the dorms you have a roommate who is dealing with the same situation, which usually helps you connect with them and worry less becuase you know you're not the only one who doesn't have a clue!

Not only have I had a renewal of my determination to do everything that I can to pursue my degree I have made friends that I know will be around forever. My expereinces are life lessons that I will always remember. I was taught that excellence is expected but that help is always available if ever I went looking for it or sought it out. I have also learned that there are many things that are no longer handed to us and spoonfed. We as students must actively seek out the answers to the question we have and also must do the work expected to succeed. No longer is it acceptable to do just enough to get by. Through living on campus I also learned that independence is not easy but something that will shape you into the person you are and who you are going to be. Finally, I learned that even though living on a college student budget is hard everyone has to splurge a little. Especially when it comes to food. With only a few utensils, a couple pots and pans, and a few dollars anything can be made into a meal fit for a king.

I have gotten the experience of indenpendence. I have become more independent than I have ever been and I enjoy every minute of it. Last semester I was able to travel with the International group called Up with People and my college allowd me to travel with them and receive credit. It has been most valuable to me because it is something that I can call my own. I am proud to say I am in college.

My first year of college has made me grow up a lot. I have learned a lot about myself and have done things that I never thought I could do. First of all I learned how to study and manage my time. Then I learned how to stick up for myself and make friends that will be there for the rest of my life. I have learned to let my gaurd down a little bit and to be more social. The most important thing I learned was how to manage my time well and be sucussful with my work. I think it is valuable to attend school because you learn about yourself. It makes you grow up and see that not everything gets handed to you. College challanges more then your smarts, it challanges you as a person all the way around. There is nothing wrong with challanging yourself, it makes you a better person.

Out of going to college I have gotten so many things. I have learned self reliance I know I don?t have someone looking over my shoulder and I need to take charge of the things I need to get done on my own. I have learned to be more outgoing in making friends. I have learned responsibility. College is such an important experience, it teaches you about yourself, it reveals your true character and what you are made of . I know many people believe it isnt that important, thats what i used to think as well. However i know college will be one experience i wont forget!

Going back to school has been an interesting experience. One day I just decided that I wanted/needed to go back to school so that I would have something to do after I retire, which will be in 2-3 years from now. The next thing I knew I was registered and was in a classroom in less than 2 weeks. So far I have enjoyed all of my classes, my instructors are helpful and when I missed a day of school, they actually cared. That was different and very nice. I have met friends that are going to last me a lifetime. It is nice to see women my age returning to school . I have decided instead of just obtaining my Applied Science degree in Medical Coding and Billing, I will pursue my AA. My daughter has her BA degree. I have a 14 year old and I want to show him that if Mom can do it and his sister, he can pursue a degree as well. This is the best decision I have made in a long time and I am so glad that I did. I love Heald College in Concord, CA.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I have met many new people and learned that students can talk to their professors fairly eaisly. This has been valuable to because it helps my comprehention and understanding of the material that each class is covering. I have also learned that in order to do well in college you need to study much more than in high school. This was valuable because getting good greades now will help me get a better job in the future.