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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.