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The IUPUI motto states: "Where impact is made." After having only attended this school for one full semester, it's clear to me that this statement rings true. Impact is most certainly made here. What I have gotten out of my experience so far is an education worth my while that will contribute to my future career, and experiences that will help me network, as well as multiple activities that are fun yet rewarding at the same time. My education so far has pushed me, yet taught me how to be a responsible adult and learn to manage time well. It has taught me what to expect in the work force and how I can improve communication and customer service skills to help adjust to work. Also, multiple opportunities to network with alumni, serve the community on service days, attend fun campus-wide events and trips, and travel out of state and country are presented often. IUPUI has so much to offer if one only strives to reach his full potential, and whether a student takes advantage of all of these opportunities or not, impact will still have been made on this student for the better.

I tutor at New Horizons Alternative School in Indianapolis. On one of the teacher's doors, there is a sign that reads, "You think school is boring? Try sitting in the unemployment line." That thought is very sobering to me, and I don't want my lack of interest in a certain class or college as a whole to keep me from obtaining my full potential. I strive to get the most out of my schooling, so I can be successful and follow my dreams without feeling hindered by my lack of education. IUPUI is helping me live up to those standards every day. The classes are relevant, my teachers are excited to be there, and I am learning so much about Journalism and a variety of other subjects. IUPUI provides students with ways to give back to the community. I am also encouraged to start planning now so that I can achieve my goals, and I have received countless pieces of advice on how to do that. I feel that I am receiving a quality education in an urban environment where I will be provided with the resources to start living my dreams. Now.

I have not started college yet but I imagine that college will be an extremely maturing and intellectually stimulating experience. I am also looking forward with much anticipation to get started on my studies to help me succeed in my pre-decided major of forensic science. I fully expect it to be very rigorous but especially rewarding on a variety of different levels. Being that it has been almost 4 years since I have graduated high school, I have realized during these difficult past few years, you get out of life what you put into it. That being said, many underestimate the value of a college education. I will not dwell, I would like to return and take full advantage of the opportunity to advance myself.

I have gotten out of my college experience the satisfaction of actually feeling like a college student at the young age of 38! I am a wife and mother. I work part-time while I now attend school full-time. I am ecstatic to be attending full-time this semester. I have developed a burning desire to get my homework done as soon as possible so I am positive that it is done. I make my son do the same thing when he gets home from school each day, so I am really am doing as I say and not as I do! I have a great thirst for knowledge and I am excited to continue with new classes every semester. My college experience has been very valuable to me because it has taught me to become more disciplined with my time. I am working on improving my GPA. Every semester I exepect to get nothing less than an A in each class. I continue to study and study to ensure that I know the material inside and out. When I study like this, is where that discipline is applied. I am teaching that same discipline to my son.

hi : I learned a lot about the function of its patholigies and body treatments also ethically I have learned to empathize with patients and help the nursing especially elderly and children is my especialty .

I have had the benefit of working for my college and thus receiving partial tuition reimbursement. I have learned as much in the classroom as on the job. My school offers a wide variety of degree programs and academic discipline and it has been a pleasure to sample classes representative of all of my interests before deciding on the degree programs I elected. Though the school is nontraditional and faces problems ranging from parking to funding for particular programs, I have learned a lot both on the job and in the classroom about being adaptable. Serving as an employee at IUPUI has also afforded me the opportunity to make friends and valuable connections with professionals in my field of interest. I recommend immersing oneself in extracurriculars while studying to allow yourself to grow personally and professionally.

Because I am only in my second semester of college, I really cannot say that I have gotten a lot out of my experience. One thing that I can say is that college is nothing like high school. One thing I have learned is that studying is really important in a person's college career. In order to be successful in college, I realized that I have had to make a lot of sacrifices that I normally would not make. Work has become a problem because I have noticed that my school work needs more time than i am giving to it. But I have come to understand that that is okay because when I get my degree, I can truly be happy with what I am doing. And all that hard work will pay off in the end. It is always important to continue on with school because the end prize is so amazing! I know I have not received my ending prize yet, but I am looking forward to that very special moment. As long I keep my faith in the Lord, I can achieve anything.

What I got out of my college experience is opportunity. When you enter college there is a whole new world. Everytime I turn around there is something for me to do or get into. Its so many opportunity here that you just need to take advantage of them. You just have to be commited to what you are doing. The most important thing to set goals for yourself so you can achieve them. Now that I am in college I dont have time to play, this is my life and my career that I have to worry about when I graduate. I want to have a nice paying job so I can take care of my family and also I want to make enough so I can pay for rehab so I can send my drug abuser grandmother. I feel that college is a eye opner for me I value it so much that I got accepted in. Now that I am in college i feel good. I am the only person in my family that grasuated from Highschool and also who has went to college. This is major for me and my family .

I have decided to go back to college after graduating with a double bachelor's degree 5 years ago. My choice to obtain a business degree was one that I believed would help me succeed in life with a career, instead it just got me a job in what I had been doing while still in highschool---retail. I have now chosen to go into nursing; as it is a field I have always considered studying. My first college experience was a traditional one, just out of highschool; but now this time around I will be a returning adult, working full-time and raising a family. This experience will be a totally different one, and I'm very anxious to finally be able to start my career.

I have learned my true calling in life and that everything is not black and white. I have grown and matured since the start of my college education and continue to thrive for my life long goals. With the campus being in the heart of the city, it is fast paced and busy. It is also diverse and has allowed for many opportunities to learn about different cultures. The school overall is a wonderful place to attend and be apart of.

What has been amazing about college is that I am always passionate about what I am learning. I had a hard time in high school because I never was learning things that I wanted to know or that I saw as valuable.. Both of my college experiences have been incredible because I am learning things that I have always wanted to learn and not only am I doing very well I am enjoying it. College is valuable to me because it give me hope that I may learn to do something I'm passionate about for the rest of my life.

I am a Division 1 Student-Athlete. I play tennis for IUPUI and I have learned so many things by attending my first semester. I learned to be even more independant than I was going into school and I also have learned that college was the right choice for me. I have also learned that I am able to do anything I set my mind to, I was first overwhelmed by practice, classes, school work, projects, game matches, and workouts but I over came it and really showed myself and my family I could do it!

To me, college is not only about acheiving ones academic goal but also extends to areas such as morals,socials and activities that will help one progress in life. Being in college has set me right on this path, making me more devoted to my work as a student, showing me the right path towards success and stressing the implications of not doing it right. In terms of socialization,I now understand the importance of communications between individuals of various races, due to my college experience. I have also learnt how to interract with my fellow students , feel free with them regardless of their racial status . I have also learnt that being diciplined , dedicated and open hearted will be a credit towards acheiving my goal.Therefore, it is valuable to attend college because it makes one more matured to face the world as it is, to be able to treat people fairly and when eventually you find yourself in the workforce,you will be strong, dedicated to your job and be able to treat both young and old with love and respect.This is what i take out of college.

What I have gotten out of this college experience is that everyone wants to be of help or assistance to each other. The professors give challening work, but create a laid-back environment for students to be comfortable with. The professors are easily approachable and honestly want each student within his or her class to succeed. We do getting-to-know-you activities which shows that the professors want to actually have a relationship with the students rather than giving a pass or fail grade. I have made many friends within the same major as well as other majors who enjoy discussing different clubs , college life, and being on their own as oppose to living with their parents. Each student wants to leave with the same diploma, which means success and have similar goals to mine. The campus diversity as well as the countless number of clubs offered has made my college experience even more spectacular because there is never a dull moment at my school and I am always meeting new people.

I have gotten many things out of my college experience. I have learned so much about motorsports. I learned how to take an engine off of a dynamometer. I learned about aerodynamics and chemistry. This will help me when I get a job after I graduate.

I've learned that life happens and you have to roll with the punches. I have also learned that how you represent yourself is important in life and in your future career.

I have learnd the importance and value of staying focused and getting things done. I have learned about work ethic and what its going to take to survive in this world. I have learnd that sometimes just a dream is not enough, you need determination, dedication, and drive. I have also learnd of the tools needed for my future career. No one cant take away your education, you can lose your house, your car, everything you own. But you can always rebuild if you have your education, and use it.

In high school, I never dreamed of going to a community college. I thought it was for people who just didn't really care about their future. I wanted to play soccer at a division 1 level and become a lawyer. How many lawyers do you hear about that brag about their community college days. But that was a few years ago, now as a sophmore, I've completely changed my opinion. I'm so thankful that I went to a community college. It completely changed my whole future. Since I went to a school that was famous for their conservation program, I've decided that its in th envrionment where I want to make my mark. I found amazing teachers who are passionate about their classes and take us outside the classroom where I've found is the best place to learn. I also was on a winnig soccer team where we won our conference and I made a lot of great friends. I've realized community college can be as impacting, if not more impacting on my life than any other college could be. It's helped me choose my path in life and at a small cost.

Besides gaining actual factual information in my BA Biology degree, I also have achieved a sense of achievment that I persevered through the good and bad days to finish and accomplish my goal. I feel a sense of pride that I was able to finish this degree as it is not the most easiest major i.e. biology. I have gained valuable experience in time management. I have also discovered how detrimental it can be not managing your time efficiently. A person learns more from their mistakes sometimes than if they did everything perfectly everytime. By having a degree I feel more marketable in the job market and it is allowing me to pursue my dream of getting my teachers license and Masters degree in teaching. I plan on being a biology teacher and hope to bring enthusiasm into the classroom for the subject as kids respond much more positively to a teacher who is enthusiastic and enjoys the subject that they teach, especially since there is a shortage of science teachers currently.

A good college student is one who has an open mind. This means that they go into school with a goal of finishing a degree, but open to the possibilities of getting there. Maybe they have to take a class that they had no interest in, if they go into the class with a firm opinion that they are not going to like it then more than likely that is true. However, if the student has an open mind then they may find the right professor that will spark an interest in them that would cause them to gain a new hobby. This would only make the student more diverse and more willing to adapt once they get out of college. This is what makes me a good college student. I live by the quote “Life is a journey, bring an open mind,” and this is how I enter the classroom and my college campus every day. This goes for outside the classroom when it comes to activities that I participate in and makes me willing to try things that I may not have thought I would like and delighted myself with the outcome.