University of Alabama at Birmingham Top Questions

So far from my college experience I have learned many of things. Much like life, college seems to be shaping up to be a mirage a lessons. If all of these lessons are learned and used to my advantage, these small images will in the long run build up to form one big picture. Some basic lessons I have learned from my college experienced are lessons of time management, persistence, dedication, and small lessons of finance. I have learned that talent is like a car with no driver; useless, until someone sparks the engine and facilitates its movements. Therefore talent is nothing without discipline. I have learned that in order to survive one must use his talents and to his advantages. However, I have also learned that survival is not enough. One must strive for excellence. For those who look down regress, and those who look up move onward to higher heights. I hope to use all of these college lessons to my advantage and to build a gorgeous, breathtaking image for not only my college experience, but also my life as well. When i am gone, I hope to leave these images or lessons to benefit the upcoming generation.

Gave me a solid foundation for graduate school.

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It is valuable to attend because you meet new people and you learn form each other every day. I love attending school. I was nervous at first, but I adjusted to college life. College life is the best. I love UAB and I don't see myself at any other school.

I am the first in my family to attend college and college has opened up my mind to new ideas. I have learned so much about different subjects that i feel like a new person. I am from El Salvador and i came to the United States at age ten and what can i say? It was tough learning a new language and culture but i was able to overcome that and i know that college is a journey that only the dedicated and pasionate for learning will conquer. College is one of the most valuable things i have. I know that what I have learned no one can take it away. I want to make my parents proud but not just them, myself as well and i want to be seen as as successful minority student. I want to be an example for other students so they can see that everything is possible. There sky is the limit!

Ive learned how to be more independent and ive learned what kind of learner i am; i am a visual learner. College has been amazing so far, ive met so many amazing people, and had some great experiences my freshman year(Blazer Nights, football games, etc). Ive also learned how to manage my time better. Ive learned so much about major and how i can use in my future. UAB offers so many programs and activities for its students, and im glad im taking advantage of it .UAB is a amazing school and im glad it was my final choice, its worth every penny and dollar.

Although I have not actually started classes after a 26 year absence, I know that the journey that I am about to embark on will be one that will allow me to realize my lifelong goal of finally earning my bachelor's degree. I have already taken advantage of special offerings by the University of Phoenix for returning learners such as myself to re-acclimate to collegiate life and I highly recommend it to anyone starting their college career in later life. As a returning adult learner, I am proving to myself and others that it’s never too late to return to earn your degree! It took facing a major crossroads in my life to motivate me to return to finish what I started in 1983 and I expect great things from myself. It just goes to show that like the old adage says, “you can teach an old dog new tricks!”

I have gotten so much of school . One of the most important things I have learned is responsibility . When I was in high school if I forgot something my parents would just bring it to me at school. Or if I got in some trouble at school I figured out that if I'm nice enough to the teachers they would let me off with an easier punishement . But when I got to college I did not get by with any of that stuff. If i was nice to them yeah they felt sorry for me but they still laid down the law. Another experience that helped me in college was learning to deal with people and also learning that everyone is not like you. On the other hand I also found things about myself that "rub people the wrong way" and learning these things can help you better yourself as a person. Also when you are in college living by yourself you learn what your values are . Finding out what my values were was a very eye-opening experience for me. I never thought I would actually care about cleanliness so much, because my parents always made me clean. .

I have learned to survive in the real world. I learned in my first 2 years of undergrad to appreciate the arts and how to write well structured papers as well as communicate effectively with people from all walks of life. I value the experience I had at UAB because as a working adult student, I gained an appreciation for what it means to obtain a college degree. The day of graduation was an emotional one for me & my family as I am the 1st of my mother's children to finish college. I can set examples for my peers as well as my siblings. Having graduated I feel of sense of urgency to promote higher education amongst high school students as well as minority groups. Social change is now my focus as I plan to pursue a PhD in public health beginning in 2011.

I am 31 years old. College has given me the opportunity to succeed. When I was growing up I felt that a lot of people wanted or expected me to fail because of my family background. In ways, this helped me work harder towards going to college. College gave me the knowledge and confidence to be happy with what I do everyday. My goal now is to prove to myself that I can finish. I have been trying for over ten years to graduate. This has taken so long because I have had to work full time and go to school at the same time. I can see the finish line now and this scholarship would sling shot me to the finish line. I will be the first person to graduate college in my family. Please help me prove everyone wrong.

I learned how to write and how to enjoy it. I learned how I learn and what types of people I find valuable. I also learned the importance of rites of passage and loss.

Being at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has really taught me who I am as a person. Before college, I had no idea where I wanted to go in life. I was confused, trying to find a career suited for me. When I thought there was no hope left for me to figure out what I wanted, I entered college. UAB offered me so many opportunities to find the right major for me. I attended seminars, academic organizations and meetings, and career fairs. While taking classes, I met professors who taught me about there research. The chemistry department caught my eye, and I soon realized I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I have decided to major in Biochemistry and pursue a career in cancer research. My dad has been battling cancer for over ten years, so I felt passionate about helping patients who suffer with this disease. College has gotten me where I need to be and could not be more happy with my freshman year college experience.

The most valuable lesson I have learned is to be self sufficient.

Thus far, I have experienced many great opportunities at UAB. I have met very unique professors and students that I otherwise would not have met attending elsewhere. Last semester I took a class that I classified as a "hippy" class. It is called Green Revolution. It taught me to appreciate my surroundings and environment more than ever. I appreciate the relaxation of nature and how to give back to it. I walked away from that class feeling better about the earth and what I can do to contribute to it. I learned what taking time to nurture the earth can do for many generations to come. After taking this class, it very well may be my favorite one so far.

I came in wanting to become a nurse, but with classes and speaking to other nursing students I realized I wouldn't be really be happy going down that road so I opted for a general BS in Biology. Now when I graudate I intend to apply to Auburn and attend their veterinarian program. I think being a vet is something I want more than I ever wanted to be a nurse, but I always thought it wasn't a practical choice given how long it takes and the availability of jobs. However, after attending university I've realized it's not always what makes you the most money thats important, but how happy you are doing something you've always wanted to do whether its sports or academics.

Attending college was the best decision I have ever made. I am a first generation college student in my family. Leaving my home town, making new friends, getting a quality education, and being surrounded by people completely different from my background has been life changing. I am a better person today than I was two years ago because of what I have learned and the people who have influenced me. These experiences have helped me grow in so many ways. I am finding the woman I am supposed to be. I am going to make a difference in the world with the knowlege I have gained.

If I could give college advice to the high school senior version of myself, I would definitely tell the younger me to carefully consider the whole college application process. I rushed through things the first time around, and put no real thought into the schools to which I applied; I chose colleges that I would love to attend, instead of colleges with strong programs in what I wanted to study. I also chose colleges that would be way out of my price range were I to be accepted. I would tell myself to listen to everything that Dad told me, instead of just tuning out his nagging and thinking that I knew what I was doing. I did not. I made silly, uneducated decisions that ultimately turned out to be wrong. And now I am stuck at a college that I hate simply because I did not put enough thought into my college applications to apply to schools which would be viable options. I would tell the younger me to take this seriously, and not just make assumptions about how ?awesome? I am. Maybe that way I would be happier now.

I would tell myself to take my first year of college more serious. Do not have the mind set that I have all the time in the world to finish my degree and start working. I also wish that I would have started out at UAB instead of a two-year college first.

This is not high school. I would tell myself it's okay to be who I am, there's a club for everyone. I would tell myself to never think or say I can't do something, regardless of my situations. Stay focused. Pray. It's okay to have fun, but remember why you're here. Volunteering is the best thing in the world and you meet some of the most fantastic people. Enjoy other people's differences, but don't be afraid to voice your opinion. Be prepared for some of the best experiences of your life. You will never be the same. My classes would cause me to re-evaluate my views on life in general. Some professors will make a mark on your life that will impact you forever. Sometimes roommates can be crazy, but you might get lucky and find a best friend. Game Day is the best day. You'll cry and even you'll laugh until you cry. This is not a walk in the park; high school might have been easy, but college will drive you crazy if you're not ready. Enjoy life, this part only comes once. Never ever stop dreaming!

My life has changed so much in the past year, although for the better. As a high school senior, I grew up in a very sheltered home and town. Everyone knew everyone in the small town that I grew up in, and would do anything for anyone. It is Alabamas "Mayberry"! I learned through my childhood to depend on others for everything, and I was not aware of everything the world offered. Throughout my life, I have been a dreamer and a go-getter. College has been my dream since I was a small child, but I was not accepting about stepping out of my comfort zone. It took me many hours of praying and analyzing my choices before I embarked upon my college choice. I decided to move two hours away from home, and make it own my own. This choice was difficult to make, but it was the best one I have ever made. I would love to look back upon my senior year and tell myself that everything will be allright, and to spend more time with loved ones than obsessing over "how far away you will be". My decision would have been much simpler that way.