The University of Texas at San Antonio Top Questions

As a second semester college freshman, I have little college life under my belt; however, I definitely could go back in time and give myself, as a high school senior, some tips. First word of advice, study and prepare extremely well for the first exam in each class. It is no fun playing "catch up" for a whole semester. It is better to be over prepared than under prepared for the first test; therefore, I can judge how much or how little I can study for future exams. Secondly, do not stress over a 'bad' grade. Learn from it, move forward, and do not have any regrets. Life is not made to dwell on the past. Lastly, the best part about college is the new experience, adventures, and people I encounter. I would tell myself to get involved, be open to new ideas, and to make new friends. As people say, "college is the best time of your life," enjoy it. All in all, I would tell myself to have an open mind and make the best of every bit of college because time is the one thing you cannot make up.

Do not take time off just get to it and then you have the time and money to get on with the rest of your life.

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Take more classes in the summer. Take more math in high school because this will be extremly helpful.

I would tell myself to apply for as many scholarships as possible. Also I will tell myself not to stress out because even though college is difficult at times its manageable, fun, most of what you thought it was, and a new experience.

Durring my first semester at the University of Texas at San Antonio, I've learned how college really works. I've learned that it is my responsibility to keep up with my work. I've gained a newfound sense of pride for my university and have made many bonds with the community and staff. It has been very valuable to attend because it is close to home, safe, and an over all amazing and enjoyable experience for me.

When I started college at UTSA, I was looking for a chnace to find myself and what I was good at. Through the years at UTSA I have not only found out who I am but a have found that I am able to do far more than I thought. This school gave me independence and a chnace to take part in a new degree program, that has chnaged my life. The professors push me to see more than what has been presemted to me all of my life and to have my own opinions about things. My mind has been expanded and informed. UTSA was the right choice for me to get my college education.

I really love college life at University of Texas at San Antonio. I am living at UTSA's dorm. This dorm is very good, they have great Housing services. Independent character is very important when I attend college because no parents beside me and I have to decide everything such as class schedule, eating time, study time, hang-out time with friends, money earning for books, fee....College life makes me more mature, become a real adult., not like when I was a high school student. I will try studying very hard to get high grades, earn my first Bachelor Degree, start working for my parents' happiness and help my community in the future.

I went back to school after 23 years and did not lack very many hours to get my Associates. When I finished this year, the feeling of accomplishment was so amazing. Now I plan on going to Remington College for Medical Assisting with x-ray and ekg so that I can have a more stable career. I have been layed off 3 times from office managerial positions and need a more stable area of work . Thank you for this opportunity, I appreciate it very much.

My freshman college experience has taught me the valuable lesson of self-discipline. Untill this fall semester had started, I always had someone telling me to get up and go to school, or to finish my homework before I could hang out with friends. Once college started I was on my own terms of getting up and doing homework or projects. I learned the hard way that it is up to me to decide what I would be doing to finish my school tasks, it was up to me to put time aside to study and up to me to get up from my warm cozy bed and head out to class. Self-discipline is a valuable lesson to learn becasue it is something you are not taught in a classroom or from a parent. It is something you must learn on your own and can either break or make you. Self-discipline creates the fine line between child and adulthood. This comming semester I will use my new found knowledge to create a less stressful school year, one in which I can manage my priorities without having to dissapoint myself or my friends.

I learned that some people are just selfish and that in order to stay alive and doing what is on the right pathway, I need to focus and learn my independent way of living.

I have learned so much during my college experience that I never thought I would get just from a community college. The biggest experience was because I go to school with such a diverse age group of people. I have classes with 17 year olds to 63 year olds. I haved learned form them by hearing their life experiences and from when they grew up or went to college previously. The teachers are also from different places and backgrounds. Some grew up in military familes moving from city to city which I can relate to. Yet some tell about their party experiences and relate it to philosophy and make learning so much more fun. I have so many more friends, many are fifteen years older than me. I learned that college isn't about which house your going to next weekend. It's about all the people you meet and what they teach you as well as how the teachers interact with the student to make getting an education fun and enjoyable.

College is giving me the foundation for my career as a nurse. A career that i am going to be able to advance in and be generative. Attending has provided me with a way to support my infant daughter and provide for her in a great way. Networking in school has been invaluble. The diversity yet common ground that is found is a fantastic experience.

Discipline, dependence, and determination are what I experienced the most in college. In the beginning I made some choices that I regret such as not attending classes and not studying as much as I should have for exams. Fortunately, I took a turn on my actions by doing what I was suppose to do and every now and then I would ask myself many times, why am I here? Well I’m here not only to get a better life but to also take this opportunity to gain more and more knowledge as I grow.

Thus so far, I've gotten a lot of my first semester of college experience. It's been a strengthing and valuable experience for myself as a student in seeing the dedication it requires from a student like myself aiming for an architecture degree. It takes a lot of dedication and passion to accomplish a degree within this field and see so many students lose intrerest in it because of how much dedication, time, and sacrifices it requires from yourself. Having teachers and school staff offer their assistance is of value to see them reach out to us and reveal themselves present for us to reach out to in need of some direction and guidance towards completing our education. The self discovery of who i can turn to in need of assistance and understanding the importance of comunication between myself and my professors as well as finding students within my class and work area resourceful and a working community.

When I entered college, I had little professional experience, was very timid, and was not independent minded; I relied on my parents and the security I saw in them. As of May, I live a different life to which I lived my first semester. My father left my mother and abandoned his promise to support me entirely. Although having to endure this ordeal, this suffering forced me to receive a crash course in self-sufficiency. I gladly welcomed the intense workload that came with a nineteen hour semester and the professional responsibilities expected of me from my professors. I saw campus as something comforting and understanding. What my father took away put perspective into my life; I took up my responsibilities, held my head up high, and held back not. As I reflect upon myself at the beginning of the semester, I see a world of difference. I see that nothing about my school had changed – it was me and my acceptance of what my school had been trying to give me from the moment I stepped foot in orientation: independence and self-assurance. I now obtain what is required of me when I become an oral deaf educator.

I have gotten the opportunity to further my education and I appreciate that. Many of the African American males I grew up with have fallen trap to drugs, jail, or are dead and I refuse to be like them so instead of picking up a gun or drugs, I picked up a book and kept moving forward with my education. Brevard community College has helped me in so many ways. I think it is valuable to attend because it helps keep kids off the streets once they have graduated high school, helps to improve your knowledge, and you are able to get a degree in something you love.

I have had a life changing experience. I have a 5 year old daughter and she is the love of my life. I have choosen to go to college so that I can get and maintain a good paying job so that she has everything that she needs. I am in the nursing field and it has taught me alot about how to go about things when things go wrong with the body. I love working with people especially children. I hope to become a Pedieatric Doctor some day. College has been valuable in my life , because i have became a women and I can show my daughter that school isn't just for nerds. Its for people that what to make something out of themselves as adults. College is for those that really what to experience life and make money at the same time. College is for those that what a degree in a field of study that they love. Like me, i'm in the field of nursing because I Iove helping others, and I love being able to say that I made a difference in someones life.

I have learned alot about time management and what it takes to suceed in life.

I have learned alot about life, being on my own since 14 with no guidence was a struggle, but being a student on my own you realize alot more. College is not just a place to get your education it is also a learning place that is developing the person you are. It changes the way you view things and others. You realize that life is more complex than when you were young. You start becoming an adult and its more stressful and you start to realize who your true friends are and who are just aquantances. It is just the beginning of those even more stressful years to come. Preparing you for the real world , because let me tell you its alot harder when you are no longer a student. I am still a student but only difference is that i dont have any support from any of my family. But i dont take that as a negative stituation I take it optimisticly because im already living the adult life only difference is that im still in school. Meaning that when i graduate i wont have to be so nervous since im already in that circumstance. Go to SCHOOL