Colorado Technical University-Online Top Questions

I am a mother with three children and two of those children have ASD Autism Spectral Disorder. I also work part time for my father’s company plus go to school full-time earning a “A-“ GPA (3.6 roughly). I go to class every day and turn in all assignments in on time. And if any of my fellow students are having problems I am the one who usually helps them out. And if I happen not to know the answer I will help them find the answer. This school has allowed me the time to get valuable education and still take care of my kids. The main reason for me to go back to school has been to get a better paying job so that I can help support my family and get the therapy that my two sons need because of their disability.

An education is something that is not to be taken lightly. With out a good education you are likely to struggle in life, not in just paying the bills, but in self esteem. College is a great way to make valueable friends and contacts that may help you in the future. these are people that you may meet in the business world. Some of these experiences will follow you thru out your life time. College is not to be taken lightly, it is an adventure to be pursued by all. I am a 42 year old widow who stuggled for over 10 years to put 4 kids thru school and to make sure that they did graduate High School and now they are understanding the importance of going to College, to complete the cycle of their schooling so that they do not struggle in life as I did to provide for them. The sooner the better, and not too wait.

Going back to school has made me realize that life could have been easier had I done this sooner. All my life I never thought I could make good grades in college so I never tried. I have learned that there is so much more that I need to learn and see by going to college as I am a disabled, dislocated worker now, so I need it more than ever. Going back to school has made me realize there are so many other things that I can do and also has taught me about diversity and ethics. I thought I understood these things but somehow I lost my way and now I feel college is putting me back on track so I can start saving for my future. I am looking forward to earning my degree and sharing my experiences with others along the way. I also feel this will make me a better mother and certainly a better employee. My wish is for everyone to have this opportunity and as a student, I believe this learning experience will allow me to help others now and in the future, including my own children who struggle everyday.

I once attended and dropped out due to bad friends. But have met someone now that makes me want to get my degree. College is a experience that not many try for, or go to. I did once and regret what happened. Now I wish to make ammends, and get my degree.

I think the most important thing that I have gotten out of going to college so far is that an education is important. This trite statement applies to me in more ways than I initially thought. I'm an autodidact so college is not the only way I learn. I do enjoy going to class online and writing most of my papers. I have learned that triumphing over the more difficult assignments has made me a stronger student. I plan to use my college education to better my family and then to better my community by providing refurbished computers to low income families. I can only achieve these two goals by attending class. Another aspect of college has been that my fellow students have similar struggles as I do. So, there is a feeling of not being alone. Attending has helped me heal emotionally and mentally, as I was very depressed prior to starting. I have gained so much from college that I wish I had went sooner in life. I know I will be a much stronger person when I graduate, and that is what college is all about.

What I get how of college is information that I will need to further my future in the job that I have now. I will be able to climb the ladder of sucess and at the same time be able to give my family the kind of life they deserve. Before my Mother pasted away, I made a promise to her.....I promised that I would complete college and go on to become someone she knew she would be proud of and that is what I entend to do!

It was a huge decision to go back to school after ten years being a single mother of two while working two full time jobs. CTU is valuable to me and allowed me to weigh out my options for a brighter future. I’ve studied hard, remained focused, and give my classes the dedicated time required to maintain a 4.0 GPA. They have refreshed prior knowledge and taught me a lot of useful techniques and numerous skills that I use every day. I have been able to improve my overall performance, customer service and professional behaviors. I use skills I've learned to improve the total experience of customers that I come in contact with. CTU has been a huge asset to my life already and very beneficial. This college experience has been awesome I plan to keep practicing these skills everyday to build a stronger platform for me personally before stepping into the real career world once I finish my masters’ degree. I plan to demonstrate my love and passion as a Crime Scene Investigator. CTU will give me the ability to protect, serve and do everything in my power to catch any criminal that steps my path.

It has been extremely valuable to attend because it has allowed me time and experience to be able to honestly say what I want to do with my life. I have previously persued two other majors and have been able to learn from those and know that I am now able to start the major that I truly want. I have had jobs in different areas and have gained experience I can keep with me throughout my life. I am very well rounded and diverse because of my schooling, and have made friendships that will continue to last because of the challenges we shared together during school.

Thus far, I haven't really gotten much from my experience. I did not like the other University I had attended as I was basically paying out the nose for an education that I was having to teach myself. Therefore, at the moment, I have basically gotten into more debt for nothing. Am hoping that the new school will make me better and that I will learn a whole lot more. I know that this new school has a lot more offerings for assistance, which is great. Am very much looking forward to finally finishing, been way too long a wait.

First I need to say that I enrolled in college at the age of 47!! I never in my days thought that I would see a classroom again. But when I lost my job of 6 years in 2008, and the economy in my hometown was failing, I felt I needed to do something in order to be able to get a great new career. That was two years ago. I have earned my AS in Criminal Justice and graduated with honors. I am now pursuing my BS in the same field and am so very happy I made this choice. I have learned so much about myself and discovered many things I didn't know I could do. I am maintaining a GPA over 3.9 and and am looking forward to continuing with my education as far as I can go. In the short time since I received my degree, I have had so many more opportunities open up to me and if I hadn't gone back to school, none of this would be possible!