Florida International University Top Questions

I have gotten many great things out of my college experience so far. My studying habits have made a tremendous turn around for one. also, i've learned some helpful, life changing things while attending my school. In addition, I believe that I met some life-long friends at school. being at school broke me out of my shell; i used to keep to myself and never share what is on my mind but class discussions assissted with that and for that I am honestly thankful because I will need that for the real world later on. Lastly, my paper writing skills have improved.

college experiences should be one to rememeber and not many people tend to enjoy it. one should enjoy their college experience as well as focus on school and their course work. FIU has taught me to balance school with my everyday life. i have been able to enjoy college, work and keep my grades up in classes. i am a nursing major and have been able to work and focus on my lessons in class. school can be fun for those who look at the best sides of college and make the best of it.

Through my college experience I learned to be more organized and punctual. Being on time and is very important, not only for school but for life in general. As I enter my career I know that I can handle the responsibility if appearing on time. I also learned to be more social and accept diversity. As I child most of the people I grew up with were just like me, however, attending Florida International University introduced me to diversity and I learned to appreciate it. My college friends are from all around the world and it?s amazing what we learn from each other.

My college experience has taught me that hard work and determination are the key to achieving my goals. I have learned that success can be measured in many different ways, and that true success is often taken for granted. It is here that I have uncovered the secrets of life, love, and everything in between. I have learned that freedom , like breathing, is a neccessity and should not be seen as a priviledge. It is because of my college experience that I choose not to give up at the first sign of a struggle. I now have the ability to accept that things can often go wrong, and have the courage to push through the chaos, coming out the other side unharmed. I found out who I truly am, after being lost for so long. No longer am I without breath or without a voice. My college experience has been more than a few memories on a 4 x8. When I leave here, I'll know that nothing I've accomplished has been in vain. I now know how to be me, no inhibitions or restraints.

For many ?extenuating circumstances? in life are unbearable to recount or remember, however, I consider mine an inspiring journey to professional success rather than a moral personal neglect. Right after my family?s dismal of their business in our native country Venezuela, I realized that we (my siblings and I) were our parent?s only hope for a better future in this beautiful country. Luckily, our parents were able sustain our studies at the beginning of our college careers however that soon changed since we had to find full time jobs some of them at night hours to supply with the minimum to live and study. Being exposed to such inopportune events made us grow as individuals and strength our family spirit until this day and for many more to come. Despite of it all, I think that current economic situation provided us with a positive perspective of were we stand as individuals and where we picture ourselves in nearby future. Opening up reasoning and tentative solutions to the fairly recent conscious of our living environment which is the main reason I recently decided to professionally enhance my career for the future sustainable challenges ahead of us.

I have gotten a lot of information out of going to college. I have also got a lot experince in the field that I am training to work in.

College has changed me. I was always book-smart, but after leaving high school I was shy, introverted, uncertain, and confused about my life. Even after many years, I still felt the same way. Luckily I pushed myself to go to college and in return I have gained character, confidence, and courage. First, college has given me strength of character. I never knew who I was, but college has afforded me an opportunity to get to know myself. I now have a strong sense of self, morals, and what I believe in. Second, I have received a bounty of cofidence from college. I never really believed in myself before, but I have gained self-assurance and a determination to succeed. I feel like nothing can keep me down. Third, courage has been instilled in me from my college experience. I had a fear of my future and what it held for me, but college has given me a boldness and bravery I never before had. I would not trade my college experience for anything. It has given me character, confidence, and courage. It has molded me. It has made me the woman I am proud to say I am today.

Im not in college yet but i have registered and i will start in May. I attend Gary Job Corp In San Marcos and its been a good experience. I want to pursue my dream in to become a denist. No one in my family have ever been to college so i want to be the first to become something. I know i will have a great time in college because its something i want to do in life.

I have gained the knowledge how important education is in your life. It enables you to have confidence in accomplishing your goals, it can help you to become self sufficient by finding a rewarding career. The most important lesson is to not be afraid of failure and to keep following your goals inspite of what other people might say.

Florida International University has opened up my eyes to the importance of establishing unity amongst its students to achieve goals. I have gained not only a competetive degree from this University but the experience of emerging myself into an extremely diverse student body. There simply is no better University to attend if you are looking for a strong academic platform coupled with an even stronger social environment.

Thus far im enjoying my college exeprience as it was exactly what I had expected. I stay foucs and up to date with all my work, and have my grades to reflect on which I am proud of.

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible and work hard to maintain them. The cost of a college education increases by the year and need based aid is decreasing so it is very nice to have that extra income to finance your education.

As you prepared this final year for the challenging and exciting college career that lies ahead, don?t forget that though this chapter of your life is coming to an end, life?s journey is just beginning. Have fun but maintain a healthy balance, don?t lose sight of your responsibilities, but then again don?t allow those responsibilities to totally consume you either. Seek advice from those who have been there before you and learn from their mistakes. Make many friends and enjoy their company but maintain your self worth. Don?t give in to peer pressure, envy or competition. Don?t rely on others for your success, be yourself, be independent and spend your time wisely. Have fun, be crazy and let loose, but learn to say no and shy away from those temptations that set you back. Greatness isn?t achieved by prior knowledge but by listening to others that have experienced it. Exercise and take care of your body. Be respectful of elders; understand where they came from and how they got here. Keep your friends close and your family closer, friends will come and go but family will always be there.

Study hard and put forth maxium effort. Do the best you are capable of doing and have a strong heart to your passion. Try to fill out as many scholarships as you can so you don't have to work later when you are in school. Prepare for what lies ahead and do not give up.

I would definitely like to tell you to save money and apply for financial aid as soon as you can. Work hard and join a fraternity.

When I was in highschool, I was the typical slacker. My Parents constantly attacked me and tried everything possible so that I could get, atleast, decent grades. Being the subborn kid that I was, I never listened. Even though I never failed, and sometimes achieved "ok" grades, I never really applied myself either. My senior year, I applied to four colleges, and to no suprise, I only got accepted into one, a very expensive one. This is when I came to realize the mistake I had committed. I had no financial aid, because of my less than average grades, and I was accepted into a college I could not afford. As a result, my parents were forced to make large sacrifices to be able to pay for my first year of college. At college, I mantained a 3.5 GPA, but when I tried to get any sort of financial aid, I recieved nothing. Because of this I was forced to transfer to a cheaper, and academically weaker, university. If I had the chance to go back in time, I would slap myself in the face, and advise myself on the mistake I was commiting before it were too late.

I must admit that as a high school student I cheated my way through high school. In high school, I barely studied. College was completely different since your grades are based on 3 or 4 test. Boy was I in trouble. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would advice myself to find a way to study that works for me and to really strive for my best because in college there is no room or money for slackers.

Man I wish I could do that! I am a first generation college student so the transition has been harder for me than most. In highschool used most of my time to work in order to help pay the rent at home when my father left. I was a pretty quiet kid; didn't involve myself much in extracurricular activities. I always made an excuse, such as I don't have a car to make it to meetings, or my mother can't take me because she has to work. If I could talk to my then naive self, I would say you can do it, don't be afraid to ask questions or for help. Someone is always willing to help if you're willing to commit yourself. I worked hard in highschool but I didn't work smart. I put my family's financial situation ahead of my studies, instead of making school my priority and researching scholarships. Now I am paying the price...quite a high one in fact. But the most important thing I would say would be it is never too late. Even when it seems like there's no where to go, there is.

As a high school senior, I was rather ambivalent about the process of graduating and applying to college. Little did I know how greatly the choices I made at that time would affect my life today. I attend an excellent school, but living at home and commuting to school often times makes me feel as though I am missing out on the college experience. Driving between home and school and working make it difficult to participate in school activities, and, as a result, I don't feel as connected my campus as I might be were to be living on it. Given the chance to talk myself as senior in high school, I would definitely tell myself to study hard to receive the best grades I can in my classes, make it my full-time job to find financial aid and scholarships, and learn about/apply to many different schools. I feel that putting more effort into the process of applying for college and scholarships would greatly change my life today. I constantly worry about whether what little financial aid will cover my tuition costs, and how to cover the rest of my expenses.

I enrolled at Miami-Dade College on May, 2004 which I did graduate on April 2007 with an A.A. in Physical Education. This has put a heavy burden financially, working and going to school. I just wished that I could really go back in time. If I could back in time to when I first enrolled in college back in fall of 1990, I would tell myself not to quit school and treat college just like I treated High School. When I in High School, I knew I had to finish if I wanted to be free from school, I knew I had to obtain my High School Diploma at all cost. It took me three years of going to night school, besides going to High School during the day, just to graduate. It doesn?t stop there, after my graduation; I had to go to summer school in order to receive my High School Diploma because I was missing two classes in order to obtain my Diploma. I would tell myself to treat College just like High School. Now twenty years later, I am a junior in College trying my hardest to do it right this time. Thanks