Lake Erie College Top Questions

In High school I was a very confident young man. The confidence however, wasn’t in my actual ability to succeed, but simply my ability to get by. Most of my early academic career consisted of using social skills instead of hard work; ultimately selling my-self short. This led to my decision of joining the Military instead of directly attending college. The military taught me to trust and use my own abilities to overcome challenges. I used the experience as a benchmark in personal development. After 4 years serving the Navy I was honorably discharged and set on attending college. Although more prepared, I was still nervous to attend college. The fact that I would be the first person in my family to attend college, along with a poor high school performance, and long break in-between academics all weighed heavily in the back of my mind. Fears were quickly erased however, due to Lake Erie’s support, personalized classes, and professors. They have continued to be great as I have improved each semester, now reaching Dean’s list. This has been very valuable to my overall development and strengthening of what I now know as true self confidence.

I'm still a senior in high school and going to Lake Erie College has changed my entire view on college all together. I've learned that in college you are responsible for yourself and slacking off is not acceptable. In college you are on your own time and no one else is looking out for you, but you. This has been valuable to me because I'm saving money for school next year and I know now going to Kent State what college is really like, I won't be as nervous or scared going into it. I am furthering my education with going to college and will help provide for my family after going to become a physician assistant.

I am one of the first in my family to attend college full time. I have already taken summer courses at the community college and plan to transfer next fall to a University. Since my summer classes have started i have learned a lot about being in college it's not easy work, you have to study everything but in that you can also learn at your own pace and take your time. I love being in college you have a lot of freedom and it takes you to a whole different level of responsibility. It's hard right now, i know if i keep with it for four years i will have my degree and get a well paying job. My family always just barley gets by on paying for the house, car, and all the bills. I have always told myself i never want to just get by in life i want to be set for life and never have to worry about supporting my self or my family so attending college is very important to me. I want to be the first one in my family with a masters degree and make them proud of my accomplishments.

My college experience has been amazing so far. This is my second year attending Lake Erie College and I'm glad I'm back on campus. The "family feeling" here is so important to me. As an indiviual, I am not lost among thousands of other students. This is so important when it comes to academics and needing extra help from the professor. The Equine Program has been extremely beneficial to my continuing education on horses and riding. I believe this is one of the best equine programs in the country. The trainers strive for your success and that makes me confident in my abilities as a rider and student.

College. The scariest thing to ever think about. I avoided the thought in highschool and after being there for 3 years it has completely changed my mind. For someone like me, who has been a little bit sheltered and held back from really growing up too fast, college is that final step before you are truly on your own in the world. I have opportunities at my door step, yet I am allowed to check them over and make the correct choice for my future. I don't have Mommy and Daddy sitting right beside me telling me to do my school work, but I do have my own gut telling me that either way, I still have to pay back these student loans. I don't know why I wouldn't take full advantage of everything infront of me. College. It's hard, but yet so rewarding. I love my classes and new people I meet everyday. If I could go to college for my career I would, at least then I wouldn't have to pay back all my loans!

From my experience in college thus far, I have been able to not only learn more about myself, but the world around me as well. The classes that I have taken so far have brought information that I had learned in the past to my attention and helped me put wisdom in to place so I can better organize my thoughts. Critical thinking and logically attacking problems further accelerates my ability to learn. I am learning these skills in the most unlikely of places as well, such as basic math classes. Along with this I am now able to link algebra with sociology and philosophy which helps me dissect the world around me easier. Making the decision to further my education by entering back into college has by far been the smartest and most valuable decision I have ever made and will continue to propel my life in the most positive direction I have ever taken it.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I have matured and grew into a new person. I learned a lot through struggle and hard work. I learned things that I can use when I further my education. College has been a big eye opener to the real world. There has been a lot of experiences that I do not regret and that I am proud to have gone through. College prepared me to think for myself and learn a lot of things in different subjects to see what I am really interested in and to see what I want to do with my life and what path I want to take. I learned that life is impossible without education and the whole meaning of life is to live and learn. I learned that the world would not revolve without education and college is very beneficial to life.

My education has proven to me that even if no one can motivate you, you can motivate yourself and gain perspective and experience in an ever changing world and economy be overcoming fears, obstacles, and succeeding for ones personal self. It is curious that something as simple as a few classes, a few classmates, and a few grades can redirect your life to opportunities you might have never thought you would have the chance to experience. After enrolling and earning an associates degree from a two-year technical college, I am on my way to Savannah, Georgia to continue on to earning my B.A. in advertising design and hope to represent Savannah College of Art and Design as an active student acedemically and also as a leader to my peers in a way that continues to motivate the next student to succeed. As simple as it has begun for me, I'll continue to recipricate the simplicity of paying it forward so that the next student feel the same sense of accomplishment that I have come to earn and respect in myself.

I learned that I have a lot to learn. I learned that I sometimes know more than my professors, but to keep my mouth shut. I learned that I am important to others. I learned that there is almost no excuse not to do well and that I wasted my younger college years.

I have gained education in courses pertaining to my major that ill help me get into graduate school and be knowledgable in my major. I have also obtained study skills that I will use throughout my life and known the value of hard work in college.