Florida State University Top Questions

Out of my college experience, one of the things I have learned is time management and responsibility. Although the academic lessons are important as well, my classes have prepared me for "the real world". As an online student, you are required to double check on deadlines without being told to do so. This happens in every day work life and I feel I have been prepared for such instances where responsibility opportunities are being tested. Time management is also crucial to any situation whether a job interview or project for work. Taking a full load of online classes has most definitely prepared me for managing time and avoiding procrastination. It has been valuable to attend my school to learn such important life lessons along with advancing my education.

The most important thing that I have attained from my college experience has been becoming more comfortable with who I am and not trying to act differently or behave like I feel people want or expect me to. I have found friends that I will remember for as long I live. College has also given me a deep sense of pride for my school and making me feel as if I belong somewhere and I will always be able to come back and see a familiar building or location on campus and say to my children and grandchildren "That's where I realized how I wanted to spend the rest of my life and who I wanted to spend it with". There is also the loyalty is college football and the excitement of filing into the stadium with 83,000 other fans and playing the Warchant to get the fans pumped up and cheer on the Seminoles to game-winning drive. FSU has been the best way for me to obtain a solid foundation in my studies as I prepare for law school and become a successful attorney with it's many career tools and professional programs.

I have gotten the experience to work in a research lab. I do a directed individual study under Dr. Licht where poodles are studied in order to try and locate the gene(s) that is responsible for epilepsy. Another aspect of this research is studying the effect of medical drug compliance on patient health. This is done by attempting to study the effects of medication compliance in underserved populations were many patients are illiterate and trying to develop a system that can help improve medication compliance and understanding in underserved populations. Being able to participate in research has exposed me to a valuable facet of education that I don’t believe I would have gotten in a classroom setting. It has also shaped my life by allowing me find a direction in life that is geared towards holistic healthcare improvement for patients living in underserved areas. Beyond academics Florida State has allowed me to create new friendships with people who share similar passions and interest as me. Overall I believe I have grown on many different levels including intellecutally and handling personal and social relationships.

I have learned how to be independent and it gave me the confidence to know I can succeed against all odds.

The greatest thing I've gotten out of my college experience, besides my education of course, is the knowledge that I can be self-sufficient and independent. While this knowledge could have been gained outside the classroom, I don't believe it would have been as beneficial to me in the long run, both in my personal and professional lives. This knowledge that I will, in fact, be alright in the world outside of my parents' house is gratifying, and that makes the experience of attending college incredibly valuable to me.

I've only been at Florida State University for a little over a semester, but I already have learned enough to surpass my previous knowledge. The most important information I have genuinely learned is to never give up. College is about discovery and passion and learning about who you are and who you want to be when everything is said and done. I'm a theatre major, and I'd say I'm planning to enter one of the hardest fields to succeed in. I have received ridicule from family and friends on numerous occassions stating that I won't make it; I won't achieve my dream. At Florida State, I receive the exact opposite, thankfully. My professors are the most encouraging people and believe in each of us. There are so many acting opportunities here, and even if I don't get cast in a show or the role I wanted, that means there is somebody better than me out there at that moment, and all I can do from here is improve. I know that when I leave this university, I will have knowledge, connections, and the best memories I could ask for.

i will haveb gotten at least ,my bachelors degree and a wonderful foundation to build my life on

I have learned how to excel in every aspect of my career. They have hands on internships and many highly educated and industry savvy professors that know how to help you succeed. Not mention you learn on a fun and interactive campus that has something for everyone, from sports to fashion, from studying to partying. This campus is completely well rounded in all ways.

At first did not want to come to FSU simply because my brother was already here. I made the best of it and now I love it. I joined two clubs that have helped me meet so many people and experience new things such as dance and shadowing. I hangout with friends whenever I am not busy with schoolwork. All in all FSU is a fun and valuable experience. There is never a boring moment, and if you find one, then you are not looking for something to do. From hanging with friends, to campus organizations, to football games there is always an activity to participate in. The level of activities on campus is mind boggling. Political groups, general interest groups, greek life, religious ministries, anything you can think of it, it is here. If you have an interest, there is a group that meets for it.

College is more than parties and homework. It is more than moving out of your house and doing what you want, when you want. College is growing up and growing into who you want to be. It is about finding yourself. It is amazing what profound changes I have noticed in myself after a mere semester at the Florida State University. I am growing into the person I want to be, doing things for myself, not because others tell me I have to do them. My college experience has taught me so many life lessons about acquiring knowledge because it will benefit me, not because i "have" to. It has taught me how to live on my own, care for myself, BE myself. I urge everyone to attend college, not just because its necessary to get a better job, but to discover your own potential, to strive to be a bigger and better person, and to become a unique individual which will in turn benefit society as a whole. This sole semester a way from home has deeply challenged me to make good and conscious decisions. The college experience is without a doubt my most influential encounter thus far.