Clemson University Top Questions

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.