Clemson University Top Questions

I have gained great leadership experience that i don't think I would have attained anywhere else.

I have learned a lot through my college exiperence. I have learned different techniques to use in art. Also have have re-learned some old algebra from high school, along with correct grammer in english. It has (and will be) valuable to attend, because of all the things I learnfrom college. There is still a good bit to learn through college in my choosen career field, and to get a good career.

Clemson University has taught me so much about myself and my abilities over the past year. I have learned to be more self-sufficient and figure out solutions for myself in certain situations. Clemson is an amazing school filled with wonderful people that are excited for their futures and this school does an excellent job of preparing the future leaders of this country. This school is a great balance between work and play, there are so many opportunities at Clemson to get involved whether it be a fraternity/sorority, religious organization, academic group, or volunteer group, there is something for everyone here! I can't imagine myself anywhere else! I am so happy at Clemson and would recommend this school to anyone!

The value of an education is immeasurable. As a single working parent, I know first hand that without a degree, life's challenges are magnified. The opportunity to attend college is a blessing that many others do not take advantage of. I have learned the most important lesson in attending college is- no one can take that accomplishment away from you. If you work hard, understand and maximize your abilities there is no such thing as a glass ceiling.

From attending Clemson, so far I have learned to grow up alot and to mature. I have learned, to some degree, that you have to be realistic about things. I've also learned that when you mess up you own up to it and just try to do better in the future. I have learned that college isn't just a place you go to be stressed and do school work, it is also where you learn about who you really are and it's where you can make some lasting relationships.

From my college experience here at Clemson Unviersity I have really discovered who I am and how far I can push myself. Coming into college I wasn't sure what to expect, I had been the kid in high school that could juggle school & sports fine & keep up my grades. Once I got to school though trying to juggle engineering classes with the varisty rowing team really challenged me to become self-motivating & to become a really good time manager. Clemson has challenged me to be outgoing & meet new people along with discovering my true likes and dislikes. Clemson has helped to strengthen my relationship with God & to show me that I can do anything if I put my mind to it & lay out a plan to get it done. There are so many opportunities here to discover who I am, whether it is meeting people from all over the world in my classes, racing on a division 1 team, or really learning new things through my classes. Clemson has been an extremly valuable place for me to grow not only as a student but truly as a person.

I have gained autonomy, knowledge, and field experience throughout my college experience. It has been valuable because when I graduate, I will be ready for the "real world". Although it has almost nothing to do with classes, being on my own has been the real reason for my maturation and self confidence. I have learned how to do laundry, how to stay involved in campus life, and how to pay bills. Most importantly, though, I have realized that I CAN be on my own. I have learned so much about what it really means to be a teacher, including its history, its psychological side, the interpersonal skills needed, and what makes it worthwhile. Actually being out in the field is so beneficial to my life after graduation; mostly, it helps me prepare for the everyday occurences. For me, since my major is elementary education, I get to learn about lesson plans, scheduling, and grading. Field experience also prepares me for the unexpected: the kid throwing up or the tests going missing. My college has prepared me for my future career and helped me to actually feel capable and ready for it.

My college experience has allowed me to become an individual who is not dependent on my parents or the peers around me to tell me what I should do with my life or how I should live it. Nearly every choice I make is about how it will benefit MY future,. a future that only I can write. This is a breath of fresh air from high school where teachers, faculty, parents, and peer pressure decides my every move, including when it is appropriate to eat, use the bathroom, which classes to take, and when to do my homework. I am living with my future career in mind. And with each step around campus I am taking a step closer to becoming a professional.

Just about every aspect my college experience has taught me different aspects of responsibility. Starting when I first walked into a financial aid office, I learned the realities of certain financial institutions and the values of my previous high school career. I was automatically filled with delight upon viewing my merit based awards and learned a true life lessen when reading promissary notes for student loans. How easily financial truths can become known! Once actually in school, I learned that you have to be responsible for your actions, no matter what the setting. I had a professor that did not have an attendance policy. He said that it was our education and that we would get out of it only what we put into it. That really stuck with me. While in college I even got involved with political movements and opened my mind up to alot aspects of life I had never focused on. The responsibility I have learned and gained during my college years have made me who I am today and will always be with me.

I have gained a lot so far from my college experience. I've learned a lot about myself simply from being put out of my comfort zone and into a place where i know no one. I am an introvert and was forced to make all new friends and network to make academic advancements. I learned that not only am i capable of doing that, but im fairly good at it. As any good, focused student has to, i also learned how to manage my time well and find success in both my social and academic life. I learned i have a passion for the environment and its well being and have therefore decided to pursue a career in this area of study. College is a trying situation for anyone and i've gained life long friends and a better understanding of the person i want to become. It's a learning experience and i take it for exactly that. I love not only the academia but the process of gaining independence in college to have control over the success of your future.

The opportunities to refine ones work ethic and develop true independence are few. College provides possibly the best chance to do these things simultaneously and to use them in all areas of life. Dedicating energy and time are essential to any success in almost any pursuit. The practice of this is used repeatedly in college to meet or exceed the standards set for assignments, tests, and ultimately attaining a degree. This undoubtedly refines the work ethic of an individual and allows for easier transitions into real world jobs that require a great deal of time and energy to sufficiently complete tasks. College provides great transitioning from dependence to true independence. College requires an individual to be self motivated in order to take advantage of all that college has to offer. Self motivation is possible once a person develops resolve to complete a task without any external support or to be able to independently find resources necessary to complete a task. These are skills that will help a person in lifelong tasks. College has allowed my work ethic to be transformed into something that increases my value in any workplace and forced me to become more independent for the better.

I have grown to become a more mature student and athlete through my experiences at Clemson University. I have learned to be responsible and conduct my actions in ways that will help me to succeed in the classroom and on the track. Clemson University has helped me to become more accountable for my actions and the way i present myself to others and my professors and coaches. I believe Clemson has helped me to prepare myself more for life after college.

I have received a lot out of my college experience. First and foremost, I have learned so much about myself, whether academically or socially. I have made many friends and learned so much about my school. Attending Clemson University has opened up my eyes even more about what I want to pursue in my life. I love Clemson, and if I could I will stay forever.

So far, I can say that I have had a great college experience. I would say that I have actually grown-up. When I was in high school and at home, my mom did a lot of the things for me, but now, that I live the campus life, I have learned to do everything for myself. I would say that I am very independent. Even though my mother was there for me, she instilled in me all the tools that I would need to live outside of our home. I would also say that I have learned that everyone will not like me or befriend me, but I still have to be respectful. The most valuable thing that I have learned in my short college life is that I can only change what I can and take everything else like a grain of salt and most of all continue to love myself.

Clemson has gone above and beyond my expectations in a higher learning institute. Not only has it provided me with unique and challenging acedemics, but it has also created a place of comfort that makes me feel "at home". I am more than satisfied with the diverse classes that are offered, and class sizes are very fitting. The work is demanding, but this has pushed me to try even harder in order to take full advantage of this opportunity. Attending Clemson has not only increased my knowledge in the academic spectrum, but I have learned how to cooperate with and be mindful of people from varying ethnic backgrounds, which is extremely important in today's world where globalizationplays a major role. I feel more than prepared to compete in our global society because of the unique skills I have learned at Clemson University.

I'm terrified to imagine that someday I might regret not perusing life's opportunities. It is this fear of disappointment and failure that drives me to accomplish all I can, to make a difference. Because of my self-motivation and genuinely join of learning, I believe I make an exceptional candidate for financial assistance.

College has helped me to grow up and become more independent. I've made some great friends and met a lot of amazing people. I'm also thrilled to be getting a college education because I know a lot of people don't get that opportunity, and I know it will do a lot for my future.

My college experience thus far has given me a fair balance of challenging and pleasant surprises to learn from and take forward in life. Going in, one knows that the experience will at times be challenging and, hopefully, at many times fun. However, these times occured in many unexpected ways in that the greatest challenges were not always purely academic, and the most fun was often not had in an intoxicated state. In my case - having ventured out of town, out of state and even out of continent to go to college - it was, in this way, just what I had sought: to broaden my experience within a completely new and wholly conducive environment. Prior to my college education, there was a lot I didn't know about myself and the world I would soon be immersed into from under the wings of my mildly overprotective parents. In my time in college though, every pleasant surprise told me a little more about who I am, or would like to be, and every challenge ensured that I developed the tools I would need to be successful in a world that, arguably, I now know I know less about. Valuable, indeed.

I have learned a lot from being here at Clemson this year. Aside from the academics, which have great importance, I have also learned lots of life lessons. I have learned how to make friends and live independently. I t has taught me to be accepting to all people and to love everyone the same. I have learned to manage my time and become responsible for myself--something I've always known was important--but I now I get to act on it! Coming to Clemson has been very valuable as I know I will forever be changed becasue of it!

The most important advice I would give to myself is to be more open to others and new experiences. My freshman year I came into college with the worst attitude and I regret it fully. If I would have been more comfortable with myself, more open minded to others and trying new things I believe I would have enjoyed college a lot more than I did. Also, this past year I have realized that although I may not enjoy doing school work, it is extremely important that I learn the material in order to get my degree and have a successful future. Being focused is something that a lot of students don't fully understand when coming to college so I would have advised myself to know what is important, to be determined to achieve my goals., and don't let any one or anything stand in my way.