Texas A & M University-Commerce Top Questions

College is a chalenging and rewarding.

Currently I'm attending as a student at a two year college with plans to transfer to a four year university once I graduate. At the two year level I am mostly knocking out my general education requirements, and most of the time I must admit it's a frustrating experience. General education classes often feel like they don't apply specifically to my major or what I want to do after I finish college (teach). In reality that's just not the case. As I progress through my classes they get more difficult. Everything builds on the prior knowledge I've gathered from previous classes. Also, by watching my professors teach I am able to absorb teaching techniques for my own classroom. The classes, expose me to a variety of different points of views and help me to be a more open minded person. While many people view community college as a lesser experience when compared to a traditional four year university experience, I have thus far had a wonderful experience at my community college and attending has expanded my possibilities and helped me grow as a person.

Graduating means being the first in my family to accomplish an education. Graduating makes me eligible for the position I've wanted since I was 10 years old. Chaffey College has taught me the importance of an education and the value of success. This is the third college I've attended and I am very proud to say I have been there for 2 years. Life has many ups and downs and it's important to learn from mistakes and cherish the opportunities that may be granted! I have the desire to succeed and my heart and soul in my education. I have gotten education, religion, values, growth, goals, ambition, advice, counseling with proper guidance at Chaffey College. As a mother and woman these acquired traits have been valuable because my life has changed. Coming from hardship and learning valuable information has helped me as a mother to guide my child and those around me. Having my child at Chaffey with me means the world to me. I don’t have too many resources to continue my education. I’d feel blessed to be given this scholarship because it will allow me to continue to accomplish my goals and dreams.

My college experience as been a constant up and down. I have attended 2 colleges and one was a nightmare. The current college I am going to works with me very well and seems to truly want my success; this, to me, is the most important thing about a college. I want to be able to know that I have advisors who want me to succeed. Although my experience has been difficult and grueling, I know that in order to achieve my goals in life this is something I must do. I know that going through the stress, lack of funds, lack of social involvement, and all around worries of college life is essential to achieving the life I want. Despite all the rough spots, I am excited to go to school and even more excited to be out so I can start my career.

Well I honestly feel that I have not gained all that much of value out of attending this college, but that would probably be true of almost any college I attend. This is because college does not prepare me to live in a third world country, live with the poorest of the poor, or teach me how to help people in these situations. What I feel college has supplied for me though is a network of friends who can help support me in this endevor to help those in need, along with a few who may potentially join me. Also, the college atmosphere provides opportunities for me to expand on my thinking and understandings of how other people would aproach helping the poor, and raising the funds necessary to do so.

I have learned a lot academically and socially. By socializing with my class mates and getting to know my professors I have come to know how important it is to interact with others especially with the major I’m pursuing. It is essential that I develop people skills if I ‘am to handle other people’s financials. And academically I have learned has surely prepared me for the real world and for my future career.

I am a first generation Hispanic student. In being so, so many doors have opened up to where I can be a leader on-campus. Being involved is what is key to maximizing the "College experience." Like myself, I am involved with the Student Government Association alongside Cheerleading and other organizations. It has made me an even more mature and reliable person to this University and to the Higher Administration. This college experience will have my name inscribed at this University for years to come and I will be an example of what a first-generation Hispanic college student can become.

Even though there are some things about the campus that I don't particularly like, I don't regret transfering. It was definitly culture shock when I found out the nearest starbucks was twenty minutes away and Walmart was the only major store in the area. I moved into the dorms my first semseter here and that was the best thing I could have done. I couldn't have asked for a better room mate! We have become best friends and I wouldn't trade that for the world. I love how I can walk down the street and recognize people. At the begining of a new semester, I can always count on a few familiar faces to be in my classes. I have been told that Texas A&M Commerce is known for producing great teachers and I can see why. The professors really care and will take the time to help you understand what you are really getting into. They genuinly want to prepare you for your future and take a real interest. I have learned alot already and I have only been here a year. I am looking forward to what the next year holds in store.

My college experience has just started as of August 2010, but I can say that it has started out with me looking at what I really want in life. Honestly, I thought it would be somewhat like high school just that you can stay on campus if you like. I was wrong on that aspect. I could get away with not studying in high school and can come out with a fair, if not great, grades that would let me move onto the next level. College is a total different story. You can't just go in, study for about ten minutes for a biology exam that you have the next day, and expect to come out passing. Coming in, I've gotten out that one: I need to focus primarily on my studies and not get easily distracted, two: to take time to find extracirrcular activites so that my mind doesn't become boggled up with everything else, and three: just to relax and ask for help whenever I need it. It has been valuable for me to attend because I have learned to become more independent on myself and start looking for ways to help me achieve.

College was a real eye opener for me. Learning to deal with any and all situations on my own forced to me to mature as an adult. Sometimes it was quite difficult, especially when it came down to managing my finances. However, with the help of my peers and other departments on campus, I was able to pull through. Also, knowing that I am working towards improving my future through furthering my education is a great incentive to attaining the goal of graduation. I hope that I will be able to put all that I have learnt to use in the not too distant future. Another great reason for attending college is that it opens your eyes to the differences the world has to offer. I had the great oppertunity to meet people from all over the world, and this in turn helpd me to better understand the diversity that comes along with living on this planet. I would not trade my experiences gained at university for anything. Knowledge is power, and you can never have to much knowledge.