Kaplan University-Davenport Campus Top Questions

Kateyn--Get the best grades you can get. Dont be so worried about boys and stupid stuff, college is hard and those things wont matter once your here. Focus on school, and your personal self. DO NOT SKIP CLASS. its a hard habbit to break once you realize how much more independence you have in college. Just do the best you can, when you can becuase thats all you can do.

If I went back in time and spoke with myself, I would talk about reality. Educational attainment is strongly related to income. The pool for prominant jobs shrink as you go higher. You become more preferred with a higher education. You are defined by what you know and how you express it. This transition will be an adjustment. You have to stay self-motivated. Ask yourself, what you plan to accomplish in college and what brings you happiness? Reflect on these ideas, write them down, find a direction that maximizes this. Don't persue another person's vision for you. Be sure to speak with counsellors on how to achieve your goals. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Information is free and abundant. Put together a roadmap on courses and have checkpoints. Life will throw obstacles and distractions on your path. Stay vigilant and focused on the bigger picture. Debt will always be a factor. You have to remain fiscally aware and prepared. And lastly, don't be afraid to try new things: learn a second language, pick up an instrument, or try a sport. College is about growth but make sure you grow in the right direction.

There are several advices I would give myself. I would say always stay focus, continue to build my education, and never give up. First, I would tell myself to stay focus because back when I was a senior, I would let myself get distracted by my friends. Most of them was failing by skipping class, and I started to be a follower. As it got closer to graduating, I was able to pick myself up again, and try my best to stay on tract. Next, I will say to continue to build my education. Now that I am in college, I still need to build education in areas I could of done in my senior year. Instead, I would get it the easy way, I would ask for answers instead of doing it myself. But now, it's different. You need to learn on your own to be a successful person, and that is what I have learned in college. Finally, to never give up. I always told myself that for motivation. Life is what you make it. So I need to do my best in all I do. Staying focus, continue to build my education, and never give up.

To go for it and try your hardest because it is definitely worth it. Try to stay focused and ask for help if you need it. Remember that it is easier to go now and finish young than go back after you have a family and/or kids and have a full-time job. Plus you make a lot more money with a degree than you ever will with just your high school diploma. Do your best and don't worry all the time. Manage your time well and you'll do fine. Pick a school you feel comfortable with, and who also has a good track record with graduates and accredidation. Ask questions about everything from financial aid and what is available to your academic advisor whenever needed, don't be scared to ask for help. Talk to students attending and get their opinions on the school and the atmosphere.

I would advise myself not to attend Kaplan University because they are totally not helpful in any respect--especially when it comes to the financial aid department. I am not sure that the degree will be worth anything either, but I hope that it will be--I have invested considerable time and money in it. The financial aid department is the biggest waste of human resources I have ever seen. Academic advising is a close second to that. I would discourage anyone from going to this institution and have done so!

I have learned to deal with many or my issues related to combat stress that I experienced while serving in Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a medical retired United States Marine, my experiences at Kaplan University and degree path opened my mind and influenced my current career path and pursuit of a Ph.D in Psychology or a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology. I owe all of this to Kaplan University, for opening my eyes and giving me a stronger grasp on how to help other returning combat veterans learn to cope, and over come their own PTSD, related issues. Kaplan University gave me the tools and laid a foundation that I once thought could never be fixed or that I could over come. And now I am currently applying for graduate schools across the United States and here in California to pursuing my new goal, and one day being able to help other combat veterans like my self.

At 43 years of age, a college education seemed a thing of the past but when looking for options, Kaplan showed me that I am never too old to learn and that is exactly what I have done. I have enjoyed the classes and feel that I have learned to speak for myself and express my opinion in a kind and thoughtful way while still getting my point across. I have learned to be open-minded as I am learning from my peers as well as the professors in each course. The work load is very attainable but has required me to use my time wisely. I have done much better academically then I ever anticipated and my self esteem has gone through the roof. My college experience thus far has broadened my horizons and opened my eyes to the possibilities of the middle aged woman. I am so glad that I took the leap of faith and began the education process. I look forward to the classes each week and the discussion boards with my classmates. What a great experience college has and will continue to be for me.

When I decided to go back to school, the level of fear was exteremly high. I was excited to learn to become a paralegal, however at the same time I was very anxious about the deadlines, tests and amount of homework that would come along with it, on top of already having a full time and part time job. I've learned to make it work and I love it. I have met some unbelievable people, teachers and faculty along the way. The amount of knowledge that I have soaked up in the short amount of time I've been there has been unspeakable, and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world. I can't imagine doing anything else or attending another college. Kaplan is an excellent fit for anyone trying to maintain a living while gaining an education.

I have gotten so much out of it and love it.

I learned a lot of new things about HR.