Texas A & M University-Commerce Top Questions

It took me a while to realise i needed a education to make it in this world. When i was 21 all i wanted to do is have fun, i had my first child when i was 21 when i turned 23 i had my second child, that is the moment i sat myself down and ask myself i have to set a good example for my kids so enrol into a school by mistake in between my education i got pregnant again with my third born so i had to stop. This is my moment to face the reality now is the time i need to do what is bset for me and my children, i am tired of looking for a job and cant get a suitable job, i want my children to see me as an educated woman not a useless woman, school as a lot of potential it just took me a long time to realise that but this is a challenge i have to face to have a better job and a better life for my children. I am now back to school studying Medical Coding and Billing.

I have learned a lot about the many people of the world and how people interact. I have learned that you really do need an education becuase no one can take that away form you and its proven to get you somewhere futher in life. I think college is a learning experience that gets you ready fora different world rather than just jumping in.

Ive learned that studie is not a bad thing that learning is the magic which makes the world turn i would not change anything about Phoenix University. I enjoy the work they give me to test my skills and the work they teach me to improve them, I couldnt ask for anything else but help with the money part of learning

Sad to say I haven't attended any college or university yet, but I've been trying so hard to but I just can't get any parental help. I've applied for financial aid and tons of loans but both require my parents information but they're not willng to provide any information, leaving me stuck with no money. But I'm determined to still get into some college and hopefully you guy will be willing to assist me with my financial problems.

From my college experience I have been opened up to a whole different style of learning. I have learned to discuss topics that in the past I did not ever think about discussing. College has been very vauable to me because it has opened me up to so much more knowledge. With college it also has allowed me to grow as a person and become more open to meet with new people. College has given the skills that i will be able to use in my career and the rest of my life. This has been a great experience.

I have gotten countless things out of my college experience, for instance more knowledge, social skills, and friendships. Before attending college I was a bit of a loner. I was always quiet and shy. I am so glad that when I came to Teaxs A&M-Commerce, all those things changed. I am a better person. I have morphed into a social butterfly, and I can't help but credit my school for it. It has been valuable to attend because I have learned and even improved skills that I will need out in the real world. College is a life changing experience that I will never forget.

I am a 33 year old married mother of three children. Enrolling in college as an adult has enriched my experience by opening my eyes to the possibilities for my children. My decision to broaden my education is not just for me and to have a career, but for my family. I am the first in my family to even persue a degree, and I certainly do not want to be the last. I am proving to my children that hard work in school can pay off. My husband and I encourage our children that education is essential to success, but that success does not mean to be rich. We tell them success comes from the pride you get when you work hard. Knowing that my children are watching me only makes me more determined to prove that dedication and hard work are rewarded. I do not think that anyone can put a price tag on that.

To tell the truth, the best thing that I have obtained from coming to college is a new perspective on life and a second chance at life. I come from a very poor background where hunger and violence is a common thing. For a while I was under the impression that that was all that existed in the world and that no matter where I went I would always face the same awful reality. I lived in a neighborhood where more than once, someone made an attempt on my life. I was scared, but I had to continue for the sake of my small family. While in this environment I made several costly mistakes, and while I did everything so that my mother and sister could survive and have something to eat, what I did set limitation on me and closed many doors. Now I have the opportunity to reopen those doors, never allow my family to be hungry again, the right way, and do something good and respectable for myself. I ask for nothing more than a little help and support. I want to work, but cannot legally in America, which makes paying for college extremely difficult by myself.

For some, college is only the next step after high school, something you have to do. For others, it opens the door to a life-long goal as well as a future career. What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is a greater knowledge of the career I hope to have in the future. My mind has been weighed down with useful facts and information I never thought were possible when I thought I already knew it all. Since starting college, I've made a number of new friends through living on campus, joining organizations such as Collegiate FFA and Women's Agriculture Society, and activities specifically geared toward incoming freshman. It has been valuable to attend because I'm one step closer to the career I've always wanted, the goal I've wanted to acheive my entire life. It has made me an even better person and has shed light on a multitude of agricultural career opportunities I never would have even thought of. There is still so much I have yet to get out of this experience and I look forward to it in the coming future.

My college experience has been a tremendous eye-opening experience; and I mean that in a good way. Addressing this question from a reflective perspective, college has taught me the importance of advance preparation in every aspect; financially, physically, mentally, emotionally and most importantly, pro-actively regarding my future. An increasingly bright light has shown in the consequences of decisions that I made during my high school years and shortly thereafter, and its effects on my effectiveness as a college student. While I LOVE my family dearly and realize that they have pushed me into my destiny, being a mom, wife, and working 40 hours, all while going to school full-time, has not been a "walk in the park ?by any means. Reality sets in when you only have $50 left for the month, and you still need gas and groceries. As a college student, I should be focusing my attention on my education. Although not impossible, it's difficult to direct the majority of my attention on school when there are others depending on me. Knowing what I know now, I would tell myself, "be anxious for nothing" and take the initiative to be proactive about your future".