Texas A & M University-Kingsville Top Questions

I believe I deserve to win this scholarship, because I have the motivation behind me. I have a good foundation, and I know what my goals are and what I need to achieve them. My biggest fear is failure, but it is also my motivation. It is extremely difficult trying to handle a baby, job, and school, but I know an education can get anyone practically anywhere they want to get in life. My dreams and goals for my family and I are set and I will do nothing less. I disagree with anyone that tells me that I'll never achieve it, but slowly and surely I'm proving them wrong, now entering my Junior year at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. I've filled out over 100 scholarship essays and applications, and have yet to hear from any one of them, but I have faith that there is help out there and I will stop at nothing to pursue it.

What i have gotten out of college is a sense of accomplishment. Just knowing that I am out there on my own and going to school. I have learned that education is extrememly important and is needed to find a job that I can keep for many years to come. Friends and family look up to me and ask me how am i doing it? They ask "isn't it hard?" Yes it is hard, but it has taught me discipline which I will need later on in life when I have finished school and working as a pharmacist. It is valuable to attend because one can experience different cultures and the diversity of those cultures. You learn how to stand on your own to feet and it prepares for life ahead.

Well for one thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is the need to find time to study on your own. I cannot stress that fact any more. It is not like highschool where you go to class and study time is hardly needed. College is a different process. The need to study is very important. College is very important to attend for those who want a better lifestyle for their future. Statistics state that people who graduate from college make more money than those of just a highschool degree. I plan on graduating college in the near future so the world had better be ready for my reign.

Ever since I entered Texas A&M at Kingsville it has been one new experience after another. There has not been one day where I have not learned something new. Every day has had a different lesson that has taught me something new either about the world or about myself. The knowledge that I have acquired throughout my attendance here at Kingsville is very valuable to me. Along from the experience that acquired through the college , I discovered how independent I can be. This experience was valuable because I realized what I can do on my own and what I need help on. In my first few weeks here i discovered that if there was anything that I am not good at, I would be able to improve in this college. I would not place a price on the amount of experiences that I have acquired from Texas A&M at Kingsville.

During my college experience, I have found that college has helped me focus on looking toward the future with goals in mind. College has also helped me think critically about the world that I am currently living in, and weigh the outcomes with the acts that are done to achieve them. It has been valuable to attend college because of the things that I have learned, people that I have met, and memories that I have made.

What I have gotten out of my first year of college at Texas A&M University-Kingsville will keep me set on the path towards success. Attending college has sharpened my skills and has taught me the value of truly working hard by putting in extra study hours,doing extra credit, attending all classes, talking to my professors and occasionally giving up recreational time. Knowing now that this is what it takes to be a great student, I will not do otherwise in my Academic journey. I have also developed socialably and independantly. I have met alot of people,made new friends,learned who not to associate myself with and have made good relationships with professors. I have seen people not only succeed but also fail and they have been a guide book to me. I do more things on my own and if i have a problem I discover new ways to get myself through. I have learned so much and attending college has been so valuable to me because it is making me into the person I want to be, a hardworking, friendly and succesfful person. I have learned to not strive for nothing less than the best!

College is expensive and also essential for me. I am currently enrolled at Austin Community College. Going to a community college allows me to save some money by getting my basic classes taken care of for a cheaper price. The thought of waiting a year or two to go to college was a nice idea. I could work and save money, and then go to college. But knowing how my mind works, I knew that if I waited, I probably would never go to college. Going to college is important to me. Taking classes at ACC is giving me the continued education and support that I need. ACC offers many student-interactive clubs and organizations. In fact, I have just been invited to join an honor roll organization through ACC. I am planning on transferring to a 4-year college or university and there are counselors at ACC who will help me gather the necessary documents and help in the transition. ACC gives you the opportunity to take college classes while also being able to maintain a life/job outside of school.

I was never under the impression that I was going to a University because my family doesn?t have the finances to put me through college, but they found a way. With the help of loans and grants I am able to attend college, and my experience has been one of the best things that could have happened to me. Going to college means that I am on my own; no mommy and daddy to tell me to do homework or do my laundry for me. I had to learn to rely on myself to get things done and wake up for class because no one was going to do it for me. I've learned to manage my time so that I have time to study, eat, hang out with friends, and go to work. I never had a job before I went to college because my parents wanted me to focus on my school work so when the time came to apply I would be well prepared for college life. College forced me to grow up and act like an adult because kids don't belong at a 4 year university.

First of all, study. Study more than you ever thought necessary, then study some more. To do that, you need to focus. So when studying, limit distractions - no television, no food, no talkative friends. Elimination of these distractions will aid in focusing, and that will improve the quality of your study time. Why is that important? Because you ARE capable of becoming a physician. But you have to work for it. Nothing good ever comes easy. So if you want to be a doctor, you must EARN IT. And since I know you, I also know that you won't listen. I know you're thinking "It won't happen to me. I'm too smart and lucky for that to happen.", but it does happen. I left school because it wasn't any fun. Then I lost the woman of my dreams. Then I dropped out of school. Now I'm thirty years old and starting over!! No scholarship, no girl, and tired of not being the man I am capable of. I've lost everything I care about. So listen to what I'm saying, study hard, focus do your best and never give up

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would stress the importance of applying for scholarships. It is a lot less stressful going into college knowing you already have a little bit of financial help. Often times people try to tell students that they cannot get any money because their parents make to much income, but this statement is not necessarily always true. I personally let those statements influence my decision to not apply to very many scholarships in high school. I have been in college for 3 years now and have paid both out of pocket and with loans. It puts a lot of stress on a student who is struggling to find funds or worrying about where they will get the money from this semester. Now that I am a senior and planning on going to obtain my masters degree in Psychology, I am scrambling to find scholarships to help me achieve that goal. I know now that without financial assistance my goals are not going to be possible.