Texas A & M University-College Station Top Questions

So far I have learned how to study. I had to learn how to "college study" which is a lot harder than "high school study". I have learned how to meet people and to get along with others. I came from a small town which did not have a lot of minority students. Texas A & M is so different. I have gotten to know different types of people from many different countries. I have had a blast. People from different backgrounds are really fun to get to know. I have participated in intramural sports and have met a lot of like minded individuals through these teams. I have learned to be proud of my school. Going to a large school and witnessing the level of athletic abiltiy at Texas A & M is amazing. I have also become aware of the charitable work which is needed in the city and the county. Our school has a day in the spring called the "Big Event" where almost all of the students come together to give thier time for the improvement of the city and county. My freshman class has over 9,000 students. That is a lot of kids!

The time here in college has proven to be an eye opening experience. I have made life long friends and learned so much. I have grown as a person and am now truely living. I can't wait to get out and be able to put my skills to use and help people enjoy life and live.

My college experience thus far has been one of discovery of self. Only a couple of classes really challenged me in high school. I studied pretty hard for those classes but the rest were pretty easy. I guess I became lazy and used to not putting in much effort. When I came to college I experienced the shock of my life: I was not one of the smartest kids here! I found that I had to study ten times more than I ever studied in high school. This experience has humbled me a great deal. I am tackling my second semester head-on; I actually began studying on the first day of the semester. This semester I have pledged that I will study every day. I learned the hard way that it really is a good idea to review notes taken in class immediately after class or that same evening, instead of waiting until a few days before the exam. The first semester of college taught me humility and I now know that I cannot afford to be cocky about studying or other goals I have.

As a nontraditional student, being acceppted into Texas A&M is a huge accomplishment and I'm proud to be an Aggie. I have worked very hard in my college journey pursing the potential best in myself. I am receiving a well rounded education both academically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I have learned the value of service and committment as tools to achieve greatness. I am very thank ful for those along the way that have contributed to my success. I have fought long and hard to be where I am today. I have never given up and I plan to utilize the remaining five semesters to become all that I can. Each semester brings a new opportunity to learn and absorb more knowledge so that I can take that knowledge and experience into our future classrooms. The value in attending college is about achievement, experience, knowledge, dedication, hard work, commitment to academics all to learn and grow so that I may invest myself and my resources into the future classrooms of America in order to inspire students to also pursue their college dreams while equipping them with the tools to be successful.

I got into college not expecting what i was about to enter. After 3 years in college, i have gotten a lot from this experience. First, i believe i have really found my career that I would love to work in. I have grown a lot mentally. I went to study abroad in Spain for four months and that experience help me appreciate my country and our schools. Therefore, this experience has been such of a valuable that i will never forget.

Out of my college experience, I have learned to become more independent and how to make decisions for myself, instead of going with what my friends are doing. I have a twin sister, and in high school we were inseparable, but now we attend different universities. It was difficult at first, but it made me become stronger and more aware that I can function on my own and make my own decisions and friends. I didn't have to rely on someone else. It has been valuable to attend college because the education you get is not only in the classroom, but outside as well. You learn how to cope without being with your parents and someone to fall back on. All you have to fall back on is yourself for every decision, from whether to study or to hang out with friends to whether you should stay friends with people from high school or branch out to make new bonds and relationships. College has allowed me to become free from my previous insecurities and learn how to be my own person.

When I began my college education, I was a shy sixteen year old high schooler who had never been to public school. As time went on, I found that in a manner similar to the process of shaping a diamond out of roughly hewn rock, college is a process of shaping, molding, and training young students into competent members of society.Due to this process, College has been invaluable to me, transforming me daily, into the person I am becoming. Each lesson I learn, person I meet, or challenge I face creates a facet of my education, shaping me from a “diamond in the rough” to a well-equipped individual ready to take on the world. In Sociology and Psychology I gained a clearer understanding of how people work. Meeting people from different backgrounds has helped me to see life from different perspectives than my own. I have learned the value of time management, breaking big tasks into smaller ones, planning ahead, and getting a good night’s sleep. When I finally receive my diploma, I will no longer be a diamond in the rough, but a finished product, thanks to the many facets of the education I have received.

I have made so many new friends and had the opportunity to participate in Aggie traditions and be myself around people. I have some of the most knowledgeable and supportive professors and I know that I will be able to secure valuable contact and internships through the people I have met.

While attending Texas A&M University, I have found both a family and an outstanding work ethic. This university is challenging, and it daily pushes me to achieve new frontiers in learning. I have met countless new people who have taught me to experience the world through new viewpoints. I have learned how to excel in difficult courses and to find new means of reaching my goals. This university has inspired me to overcome any obstacles in my way in order to fulfill my ambitions. In the future, I wish to become a medical physician, and I believe that Texas A&M University has more than prepared me to achieve that goal. Long after I have graduated from this university, i will continue to remember the inspiring people it has allowed me to meet and the lessons it has taught me in perseverance and acceptance that I would not have been able to learn anywhere else. For these reasons, Texas A&M University has been a valuable institution to attend.

I am the first person to attend college in my family and hope to be a role model to my younger brother and two sisters. I want to show them that we can go to college. I honestly have had a hard time financially and trying to pay for school. The great thing about my college is its a community school and not incredibly expensive. They even set a paayment plan for me so i can slowly pay for school. The staff here is awesome they helped get me financial aid and showed me where to apply for loans. Attending CSI has been valuable to me in the fact that I can be that role model for my family and show them that college is an option for them too. My college experience has helped me become more responsible and dedicated. It has also opened many doors to other possibilities.