Lake Erie College Top Questions

I have gained so much from my college experience. It seems cliche to say it has made me a better person, but it truly has. I have gained knowledge, communication skills, a sense of pride, and volunteerism. I have learned that even though most people tend to think of college as a time to make friends and to find yourself, that you do not necessarily have to party to fit in. I have juggled 18 credit hours, cheerleading practices, a job, and volunteering since my freshman year, and I have been able to maintain a 3.9 grade point average while doing so. I have learned that all of my studying and hard work will pay off in the end. I have made friends, and not only with my students and teammates, but with the faculty and staff as well. All of these people have made my college experience so much better and has made me realize that I chose the best school for me. When I graduate from college and have a job out in the "real world", I will look back to my college experiences and be very thankful for everything and everyone who contributed.

Going to college has allowed me to gain a broader view of the world so that I might increase the size of my dream. I still don’t know exactly what I want to do or where I fit but my horizons are larger than when I graduated from high school. Education has always been important in my family so there was really no question about whether I would attend college. The question was what will I do with the experience? In addition to all of the academic instruction, I have learned to live peaceably with people I am not related to. I am learning that my world is larger than my hometown, state or country. I have learned that the world does not revolve around me and that I must find my place in the world because no one is going to hand it over to me. I am learning that service to others is a lifelong worthy purpose. I believe that attending college has provided me with life lessons that are beyond value.

Since I have been attending Lake Erie College, i've learned a lot and grew as a person in many ways. The professors have taught me how to be successful in my career and provided me with connections that will be very important in my future. In my fellow students, I have found friends for life and valued collegues. This has been such a valuable experience for me because I really do believe I wouldn't be the same person if I hadn't attended LEC. I feel more prepared for my future and I know that I have a whole network of people behind me that only want to see me succeed.

I have enjoyed studying respiratory care at my college and learning about the body. I am very grateful to be enrolled in a program that is rewarding and challenging. Healthcare is something I love and something I want to spend my life doing. I enjoy helping people. College allows me to make friends and learn, but most importantly, it gives me the training and opportunity to do something I love.

The most important thing I have gotten out of my college experience is a sense of self freedom and a deeper desire to simply learn. Prior to attending Lake Erie college I was in an infantry unit within the Marine Corps. In the Marines you have little if any freedoms as far as what you can read, say, and do. Attending Lake Erie College has been undoubtably extremely valuable to me because it is an amazing feeling to have not only the freedoms to read, say, and do what I want, but to also have a teaching staff that supports and incourages students to think on their own. Attending Lake Erie College has given me the confidence to know that I will be successful in my major as well as an over all well rounded life long learner.

One thing I have gotten out of my college experience, is the need to be independent. Much of the time in the past, my family and those around me have always helped me with my important tasks. During my stay at college, i have realized that they are not always going to be around to help me. I must learn some independence and begin to do things for myself. College has been valuable to attend, because it has helped me learn many things about myself and other people. I have gained new friends and new experiences and am thankful for them. I just hope that this submitted essay will help me win this scholarship because my family and I truly need the money. I am sure I am not the only person whom has this problem, but I just hope that I am picked.

What I have received from my college experience is responsibility and time management that have been most valuable. I have learned how to depend more on myself. My majors are not ones of ease being Adult/Young adult education and mathematics. I also play college baseball which takes much time and preparation throughout my school year. With our 50 plus game schedule, grueling coursework, and time spent between learning guitar and piano, I still find some time for myself. Out of all these responsibilities I put on myself, I have found that time management is the reason I have the free time I do. Many students I feel go through the motions of college, only working for grades they deam passible to themselves. I feel that I have worked hard during my time here, in both baseball and my coursework to reach a high standard I hold only for myself.

I have learned alot in every course i have taken so far at school things that will stick with me far after i graduate.

What I have gotten out of my college experience was being in a different atmosphere that I didn't have before. I realize the hard work and dedication that I needed in my studies. I now rely more on preparation whether it's on an exam or assignments. Education has been the main priority of mine because it the key to success. There are people in this world that can't take part in education because some feel they don't have the time or others may say the cost of college is unaffordable. In this case I do value my college experience dearly and would cherish the moment that I continue to have in the long run. I take into consideration that people without any college education would agree on the desire to want one if they could afford it. However, it not in my place to just assume that people without college education aren't able to find their own happy place in the world whether it having a job they're good at or a beloved family they care for. My college education was indeed valuable to me because it gave me hope for a better future.

I have defnitely matured a lot since coming to this school and having to balance school with sports. I kno how important it is to get an education in today's society, and I want to be abe to have the best chance I can to succeed in life. Lake Erie College pushes me academically and forces me to learn much needed information that I can take with me throughout my career.