University of Arizona Top Questions

While I have been in college, I have had a various amount of experiences. While not all may have been good, they were all learning experiences. They have helped me to figure not only myself out but also what I really want out of my life. I have had the ability to meet some of the best people and teachers that I have ever had. All of whom were always there for fellow students and I when we needed help or advice. They have helped to make college that much more enjoyable. It has been a great value to me to attend college, not only because I am part of the first generation in my family to attend but also because it is giving me a higher education that will put me in the right direction to achieving the goals that I want to in life. Without college, and any of the experiences that I have had while in school, I would be unable to fulfill my dreams and goals.

When I was a High School senior, I was first scared to attend college. This decision would affect me for the rest of my life and I need to make the right choice based on my needs and interests. Although I am only a freshman, I have gotten a good idea of what life is like on and off the U of A campus. The campus is beautiful with the rare scene of grass in Arizona, the people are friendly, there are always things to keep a student busy, and most importantly, the U of A treats the student like an adult. Going to college is an important step in one's life towards becoming completely independant (if one isn't already). The school can be academically difficult at times, but that's why the U of A has multiple buildings staffed with tutors of every class. What I'm trying to say out of this is that college has helped me grow up and take matters into my own hand. I moved from my parent's house, got an apartment, and pay for my own expenses.

I have gotten so much knowledge and experience out of my college experience. It was when I first went to college that I discovered my love of Psychology. I've had some exceptional professors that have not only taught me things I didn't know but inspired me to want to learn more. I'm so excited about being back in school. I am finally back on my path towards my dream. I had a good job before, but it didn't fulfill me. It wasn't what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. My college education will give the knowlegde and degree I need to get into a career that will make me happy and fulfill my dreams. I want to show my children the importance of education and that you can acheive it at any age; to never give up on their dreams, no matter how long they take to acheive.

My college experience is valuable to me for many different reasons, but there is one reason why I wouldn’t give up my college experience for anything. Unfortunately, my first college experience was short lived and unsuccessful. During my first semester I failed because, at the time, I didn’t see the importance of it. I found myself stuck in a minimum wage job and still living with my parents. I realized that I was unhappy living an unproductive, lifestyle and that’s when I knew that I needed to do better. I wasn’t proud of my previous attempt at a college education so once I applied, was accepted, and registered for my classes, I put my whole heart into doing what was best for me and my family. As a young, Native American, in this economy, I have found it difficult to obtain a job and even more difficult to achieve one. I know that the uncertainty of minimum wage will be behind me shortly as I take each step to my degree. College has given me a chance to redeem myself from my past failures, and for the first time I am proud of my accomplishments.

I am a single mother to a toddler girl and my college experience has, above all else, molded me into a positive role model. My college career has given me lessons in self-sufficiency, financial responsibility, and growing up. I have struggled to find a balance between my academics and my family life, however now in my senior year of college, I find myself more successful as both a student and a mother. There was a time in my life when I felt it impossible to have a successful career and still be what I consider to be a good parent. The most important lesson I have learned in college is that I am capable of much more than I ever thought possible.

I am extremely lucky to have the chance to attend the university. During the horrid state of this economy, finding a job and earning money has been tough. However, I now have a chance to further my educational career and realize my goal. It was an arduous journey; nonetheless I am grateful for attending the University of Arizona.

I've only had the privilege of attending college the summer right after I graduated high school in June 2010. I received 6 credits that summer with a GPA of 3.50 and absolutely loved the vigorous pace of college. My mother, who is a single parent, has not been working for over a year. She is in the process of changing careers but she does not have a significant education, so it is now impossible for her to support my endeavors. Education is extremely important because I DO NOT want my children to suffer from my actions as a youth. I have so much potential; the sky is the limit. I plan on going to school in the spring of 2011 at The University of Texas at San Antonio. They have an Air Force ROTC program, which is ranked number two in the nation! It would have been easier for me to just enlist in the Air Force, especially because I could have automatically started to receive money, the only catch is it’s difficult to complete your college education while doing an enlisted job. I want to serve and lead this great nation as a scholar.

Before I came to the University I lived in a very small world that consisted of my basic studies, my family and a small group of friends. After I began my education my world expanded exponentially. I still have my family and the same friends as before but now I have more friends and study buddies than I can count. Most importantly is that my studies are no longer basic. In the morning I can explore the ruins of Egypt and in the afternoon I can perform a chemistry experiment with volitile chemicals. I have learned so much in my short time here and I am excited to learn even more in the years to come.

I am getting a college education... if that's not enough reason for it being valuable then maybe you should rethink your priorities...

Through my college experience I have met amazing professors that have helped me realize my tur potential. I am a non-traditional student so I have not experienced the typical "college experience" of living in a dorm or being a member of a social Greek group. However, I have experienced the life of the working college student. Attending college has been a valuable experience beyond receiving a "piece of paper." I have been able to apply classroom lectures to my everyday job. Another way it's been valuable to attend college is because I am on the way to making a better life. I know what it is like to live on my own with no college degree making minimum wage - in the future I will not have to do that. I have learned life lessons during college inside, and outside, the classroom.