University of Arizona Global Campus Top Questions

I have learned a lot of things with my college experience. I have learned self discipline, gained knowledge about the business world, the different laws for any type of organization. The significance of human resources, the proper way to plan. I am a volunteer program coordinator for an educational department. With all the coordinating and planning I have to do, the classes I have taken not only showed me the proper way to do the paper work, not only how to set up the projects to where they do not violate certain laws, but how to implement the programs to where they are efficient and effective. These classes helped me a lot, all the information obtained helped me with my planning of a new interactive learning program, fitness program, and the strategy best suited for the online high school diploma program I am currently working on. College has been fun and challenging, it teaches me how to manage my time, how to properly type a paper whether for an essay or a grant proposal. The experience has matured me and prepares me for my future.

There are many reasons why college was very valuable to me as a person. First, I learned at a young age that the more education you receive, the better chances you have of keeping a job you will love for the rest of your life. I am the first person out of my family to attend college, my father did not even finish middle school and my mother barely got her diploma in high school. Niether parent believes in a college education, describing it as a waste of time and money. Both of my parents have been living every day of their lives reminding me of how much they hate their jobs. I always think that if they had just gone to college, they could of attained the degree and knowledge they need to be experts in the careers where they could of been very happy. I am single mom with a 16 month son and it is often difficult, working full time, taking care of a baby full time, and then paying and attending school full time. I live on my own and it can be stressful but I know its worth it. College changes lives for the better.

I learned from college the necessary skills to get a job in my field. I am smarter and more confident because of the classes I completed and hope to learn more in my last two classes. I have learned the terminology, how to help people with their problems and I would like to see improvements in them day by day because of my clients work.

I have gained many experiences by going to college. The most important experience I have had is meeting new people from various walks of life. By neeting mew people I was able to get a close look at various life stlyes, religions and so much more. This also gave people the opportunity to learn more about me as well. It has been valuable to attend college because persuing and education and then using my education to help others is very important to me. People will be able to lead better lives because I was able to help them. The knowledge that I gain while attending college cannot be exchanged , it will last me a life time.

I have learned a lot about myself and how to work around my schedule to study. I have also learned that it is important to go to school and make something of yourself. I will not settle for a minimum job after I graduate. It is a blessing in desguise that I have found such a wonderful college. This college has opened my eyes and ears to learning.

College showed me my true potential, and helped me figure out what I want to do with my life. Throughout my college experience, I have always been able to succeed. I held a 4.00 through two years of community college while majoring in science and taking difficult courses such as organic chemistry and calculus. Through Minnesota's Post Secondary Enrollment Option, I graduated with my A.S. and highest honors at the age of 17. This accomplishment showed me I was cut out for science, and helped me choose chemical engineering as my major. I found it very encouraging to do so well in school, to have something that I excelled at. College thus far has brightened my whole future, and will continue to do so by providing opportunities for education, enrichment, and employment.

i havent attended college yet because of the lack of money i have but i plan on attending this semester. i deserve this scholarship because im a good and hard working student and im very dedecated on finishing my schooling to support my family in the philippines. thank you for all your help

Attending college has been a combination of pleasant, rare, fun, hard, sad, interesting and stressfull experience for me. I have learned to be alone, independent, have fun with friends, have fun alone, overcome and solve different situations on my own and with help. It has both positive and negative parts, but mostly positive since I learned to appreciate more, and that hard work really pays off. As an introvertive person, I have learned to open up and socialize because I had no choice. Growing up learning how to manage time and get ready for the "real life" has kicked butt until now but in a good way. I think is valuable to attend college because as hard as it may be, it will pay off little by little in small details you dont get to notice until some time has passed by, extending your knowledge and creating good friends and connections at the same time that will be helpfull in the future. Overall I am sincerely proud of the decition I made of coming to college.

Now that I am older, I value my education and I am very serious about learning. My grades are something that I have earned and hours upon hours of hard work goes into each assignment that I turn in. Learning and knowledge is something that no one can ever take from me. College has given me the opportunity to share with others, be more open-minded on different views, and to respect one another even when we cannot agree. My children see how important school is and what a high value I place on learning. I am hoping that they will adopt my mentallity when it is time for them to continue on to higher learning. After I receive my degree, I hope to share my knowledge with my community and to make a positive impact on everyone I come across.

I have gotten so much vital information out of my college experience. I have learned so much, and was able to finally decide on a major. Due to college, I learned about Audiology. I am planning on going to Audiology school after receiving an undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology. I was not even planning on attending college, but luckily I did. I also learned the importance of hard work. Attending college has been a valuable experience to me because I know that some people are not able to attend. I also understand the importance of getting a good paying job, which a college education helps make possible. Attending college has been valuable to me because I can learn the skills I need in order to start a career and generate a good income.