Rogers State University Top Questions

Do not procrastinate. College is very time consuming and a lot of hard work. Do not give up and always do your best in all that you do because that is what makes you successful. If you have questions do not be afraid to ask because you learn by asking questions. Dont think that everyone knows the question y

Thinking about what I have experienced in college so far, if I could go back to my senior year of high school and give myself some advice, I would tell myself, "Take every paper you write this year seriously, especially those involving research. Ask as many questions as you can to the teachers and other faculty members. Talk to the school counselor about any sort of available scholarships that there are. Ask the counselor about what to expect from college, and about what needs to be kept in mind if transferring colleges may be an option for you. Ask the counselor for an aptitude test so you have an idea of what you may want to major in. Don't depend so much on your sociometric status now, because college is an equal opportunity program and "favorites" do not exist. Be prepared to study, read, and gather as a whole, an understanding of the material you are taught. Don't hesistate to ask questions when you get to college, and work as hard as you possibly can. Lastly, don't give up!"

After High School I was forced to find a job, because I graduated a single parent. It is very difficult to find one a job because I only gained sales experience. I have learned that it is very important to have an education for employment, because if you dont there will be hardtimes in which you will be at risk to be homeless and still cannot find a job.

College has given me the oppurtunity to meet many different people from very different places. It is important for me to finish my education because, I have to set a good example for my son so he can want to follow in my footsteps, and get a good education of his own. Setting this example for my son as well as my peers will have an influence on them. I have already talked a few of my friends into getting their G.E.D. and wanting to pursue college.

My College experience thus far.It has been very rewarding and has taught to respsct life to it fullest. Tradition,Family,love and values. Texas ATM is a College full of great worth. It is my honor to be graduating this may. I hope to continue my Grad school right here in College Station. Any one who gets the oppurtunity to become an AGGIE is very very fortunate.

My college experience has helped me discover many qualities about myself that I didn't know before. I have found the ways in which I learn better, which was not at a four-year university and is in a stable environment that simulates the workplace environment I will be entering. Attending Perry Technical Institute has been the best decision I have made regarding my future. This is a great school and I would recommend any of their programs. I am currently enrolled in the Medical Office Administration and Coding Program and so far, it is great. They teach and explain things in a way that is easy to understand, which has helped me to grow and achieve as much as I have at Perry Tech. I've earned a GPA of 3.83 and have made the Dean's list every quarter. Perry Tech has been valuable to me because it has given me something to work towards and I feel accomplished every day I'm here. The fact that I would be the first one of my family to attend and graduate from a university or technical school is also motivation to me and I am determined to succeed.

My college experience has been invaluable. While I gained much intellectually within the confines of the classroom, textbook learning did little to shape my social, ethical, and moral growth. I can attribute the heightened awareness and appreciation for the importance of ethics, politics, the environment, and cultures differing from my own almost entirely to those experiences outside the classroom. Debating topics with my peers forced me to discover what it is I truly believe, helped me learn to pick my battles wisely, and taught me how to make peace. Forming new friendships out of desire rather than necessity taught me how to love another for their own merit rather than for what they could offer me. Perhaps most importantly, being in an unfamiliar environment, surrounded by individuals who differed from me in many ways, forced me to look outside myself, beyond the boundaries my upbringing imposed on me. I learned to empathize, to see myself in another's situation and conceptualize the pains, joys, and lessons associated with those experiences. The classroom has been a valuable tool in my education, but it has been those lessons learned in the coffee shops and dorm rooms which will remain relevant forever.

My first semester I commuted back and fourth and I hated it. I felt like I was still in highschool driving back and fourth each day. Once I moved on campus my outlook changed! I got more involved because I was closer to the school. I also got to know more people and made friends. College is testing me and my study habits, which were non-existant through highschool. I now know that I need to study at least an hour a day for a test in the next week. I like getting assignments ahead of time that way I can move at my own pace; if I want to move ahead of the class and do assignments ahead of time I can. I know exactly what's coming in the weeks and that satisfies my personality so well! I love having things organized and knowing what's next. I'm learning things about myself that I never thought I would know. I found out that I have a short attention span and online classes work well for me because I can control when I do it and I don't have to attent an hour long lecture!

I have recieved college credits that have helped me in my goal to transfer to Central Bible College.

Academically, high school was an incredibly difficult time for me. I did not have the learning or study skills to pass exams and feel intelligent. In senior year, I decided to take a human anatomy and physiology course. My teacher noticed my struggles, and spent hours educating me on different learning and study techniques. When I got accepted into nursing school, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. The two years that I was in school were extremely intense and challenging. At times, I thought how easy it would be to simply give up and quit. I felt as though I had lost the study skills once learned and felt myself slipping back into thinking 'I can't'. I chose to confront these thoughts and conquer my goal to obtain academic honors. After graduating with Cum Laude, I realized how valuable my college experience had been. I learned that I am gifted with the special ability to believe in myself and think 'I can' instead of 'I can't', which is the largest accomplishment for me yet. I am tremendously grateful for this skill, which is helping me to attempt my next goal: my bachelor's degree.