Strayer University-District of Columbia Top Questions

There are many valuable lessons and educational values I have received out of my college experience. Most importantly, college has created discipline and structure, a desire for knowledge, and the ability to satisfy personal acheivements. I am currently a junior who is pursuing a Bachelors of Science, International Business. I plan to continue my education by attending law school. I made the decision to continue my education back in 2007. Up until around this time I lived a very undisciplined and unstructured life that came with a host of personal consequences. Since then, I have become dedicated to my educational advancements and value the gift of education as the one the most important aspects of my life. My desire for knowlege deepens the farther along I go through school. There is so much out there for individuals to learn, interpret , and use to their advantage. This is what movitvates me the most throught out school. I consider myself to be a person that has been granted a second chance at life. I continue to make the most of it by continuing my education. Combined with hard work and a postive attitude I am determined to continue to reach my goals.

I have gotten self satisfaction and worth. It has improved my life in so many ways!!!!

In my life higher education has always been top on my list of priorities. Neither of my parents or my four older siblings have graduated from college, in no way does that make me feel better than them but, in allot of ways it makes me feel very privileged. Some people never get the opportunities? to expose themselves to any higher education. Being in college has made me see the endless opportunities? I have as a young American citizen and as a person who has not grown up with any college fund or special savings. I know that when I receive my degree it is because I put the work forward to earn it. The realization of being self-sufficient and self motivated has instilled great confidence and a drive to exceed the expectations of others and most of all myself. Without attending college and having that experience I would never know my own capabilities and that is very valuable to me and my self esteem.

From my college experience, I have reaped a strong sense of accomplishment. Every time I take a class, I feel more empowered, and it brings me one step closer to my personal goal...my bachelor's degree. Whether taking classes on campus or online, you learn how to work individually and as a team. This is a very important attribute when working in any organization. Some time ago, when my daughter was in middle school, she asked me the following question. She said "Mommy, why are you still going to school?" I replied "Because you're never too old to learn.". At the time, I wasn't that old but I wanted her to understand that there are many more opportunities afforded you with a higher education. I wanted her to understand that learning does not stop after high school. She got it! I am proud to say that two of my three daughters actually completed their college degrees. I am 51 years old now, and knowing that the example I set for my girls years ago far exceeds the value I could have attained in attending myself.

Truth is that I have recieved a lot of support and help by fellow students and instructors, also the life of the campus is pretty good. I truly believe the reason why that is valuable to attend is because of the knowlege that have been passed down definitely will come into play when real world problems and situations happen. I truly love college and I wouldn't trade this experience for millions of dollars!

I had ups and downs while attending school, that's in the personal, professional and educational aspect; I have never given up to proof myselff and others that even someone that comes from another country can suceed and become a professional during tough times. It's been a great experience to know other with the same spirit and very valuable to know you are respected for your achivements.

If I could go back into time and tell myself what college would be like, the first thing I would say is ?save my money?. Going to college becomes very expensive and trying to pay bills and tuition is tough. I know people told me to stop shopping and save for college but I could make my car payments and go shopping when I was in high school and I thought I was set. Another thing I would tell myself is to pay more attention in class. I always got my work done in high school, but I never tried and rarely learned anything. I would do the bare minimum, not read the chapters but do the questions in the back just by scanning through the pages. I never learned anything, and now I feel like I?m so far behind my peers. Overall, the two things I would tell myself as a high school senior is to save my money and pay attention. These two things would have saved me a lot of stress. But at least I have learned from my mistakes and not slacking anymore and becoming a more responsible person.

Going back and speaking to myself in highschool I would tell myself that college isn't a walk in the park. It isn't like highschool, you have to attend your classes and complete your work or you don't graduate with your class. I would make sure that I would know how serious it was to complete assignment's and study. I would also make it known that parents aren't there and professor aren't going to just forgive you for forgetting your work. I would make it known that instead of being around people you've known for almost all of your highschool life you are around hundrends of people that will be different and will not treat you as you were treated in highschool. I would also make it known that college living and working is hard and in order to work, and complete your work you have to try and if you don't try then you won't succeed. Lastly, I would make sure that my chose of college was the right one, one I was comfortable and confident in.

I would tell myself to have fun because you're young, but to also be as equally serious about the decisions you make, regarding your life and the future. Expose yourself to many things, to help determine what you might want to do long term as a career choice. Search for your passion and develop your career around it if possible. Volunteer your time, and always be willing and prepared to help someone in need. Make smart decisions about the company you keep. Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you, and be willing to listen, learn and take constructive criticism. Focus on your education first. After school, explore the world, then consider marriage if interested. When you think you have found your life-mate, make sure you get to know that person's family it will help you to understand who they are, and what you are getting yourself into. Love life and people, and always give back, give back, give back.

Never stop and settle for ordinary. There is so much more out there and we should not limit ourselves for what is easy.