University of Arizona Top Questions

I beleive that the most valuable part of my college experience was learning how to interact with people who are different from me. Before I came to college, I never would have thought that I would meet, interact with, and become freinds with so many people from different backgrounds or with different views from my own When you take the opportunity to talk with someone different from you, you learn so much more than when you are only interacting with those who think the same way you do. I have had so many conversations with people who are a different religion than I or who have different political views than I do, and I have come to have a much better understanding and respect for the views of these people, many of whom I have become freinds with. Many of my best freinds now grew up in a completely different socioeconomic or ethnic background than I did. The incredible diversity at my campus has and will continue to prepared me to be able to interact and understand those different than I throughout my career.

Going to school after 27 years of living under the pressures of managing a multi-million dollar company has been quite the adventure. After both losing my job and then my home, I felt that returning to school was my only option for trying to find a way to keep a roof over my family's head. Long Beach City College counselors, teachers, and tutors have gone way beyond in keeping me on task, out of trouble, and helping me attain a 4.0 GPA. That's not to say I haven't had my share of clashes with teachers, but with few exception I have been blessed with an academic support group that rivals that of my immediate family. I don't think I could have carried the load I have had each semester in order to finish ahead of the average schedule without their encouragement. Academics aside I have made some wonderful new friends, in many age categories, and connections that will help me fulfill my life long dream of becoming a published novelist and teacher.

Over the last few years at the University of Arizona I have made friends that will last a lifetime. I've discovered the perfect career for me through job-related and extra cirricular experiences as well as through prerequiste coursework. The U of A is a great place to earn your undergraduate education. It has one of the largest student unions in the US which includes restaruants, office of student life and leadership, study lounges, pool tables and much more. The hundreds of student clubs and organizations on campus provide opportunities for every student to get involved.

Attending the University of Arizona has truley enriched my young adulthood. Not only has it enriched my mind and allowed me to explore educational topics that interest me, but it has taught me so much about leadership, social responsibility, and other important life lessons. After only two years, I feel as though the University has greatly helped me mature and is preparing me not only for a succesful carreer in a field that I am passionate about but for other aspects of adulthood that are sometimes overlooked. I have had so many valuable opportunities at the University of Arizona such as holding various leadership positions in student organizations, participating in multiple aspects of campus life, and being a part of educational programs that are not offered anywhere else. As a campus tour guide, I am reminded every time I give a tour of how lucky I am to be a student at such a unique, diverse, and well rounded campus. I have greatly enjoyed my time at the University of Arizona and look forward to continuing my education at what is, in my opinion, the best university in the world!

I have grown so much as a person because of attending coolege. I've met many different people and heard their different perspectives of the world. I have also gained a healthy self-esteem. I had gone most of my life thinking everyone was better and smaarter than me and even though I may not be the smartest person, I have seen that hard work pays off. I will continue to work hard and expand my mind to new ideas.

College is a great environment to have experiences. you meet a lot of people or different nations. It's also a place you can be more social and learn about others cultures. I have gotten out of college to take responsible for every thing that I do. In the real world that make me a reponsible person. I take critics for my action. College help us prepare for the real world. In our teen age we were shy and sometimes care to ask for help when we in needs. In college we're more open. We know if we left the classes without as good explanation to the teacher, we can do our homework or have a good great in the exams. It's very important to attand college. you can a better future. you can also life in a different way. People that attend college don't have any regrets and they are happy everyday in their lives. They are also involve in different type of cativities. The world see them as great they are, with their hard works.

As I continued to wrap the bandage covering his left foot, I could not stop thinking about how passionate I am about becoming a Registered Nurse. This was my calling; my future. The feeling that arises deep within my soul when I feel like I am making a difference in ones life is priceless. Entering a college with 40,000 people can be overwhelming. I knew that if I wanted to enjoy the next four years of my life, it would be necessary to get involved. The day after sorority recruitment seemed to cause an epidemic around campus. Everyone, including myself, was being diagnosed with the flu. As I walked through the doors of Campus Health, I could not help thinking that I was going to be one of these nurses one day. While being triaged, I made the bold decision of asking if I could volunteer there in order to gain some experience in the nursing profession. I began my first shift the next day. Earning the friendships and knowledge of these nurses has granted me the confidence and passion needed to become a nurse. I feel very fortunate to have received these opportunities to maximize my college experience.

The University of Arizona is a great learning institution. I returned to school to school knowing the opportunities in research and education. I am thrilled to be attending the University of Arizona.

My experience has been that with my double major I have concluded that no one can ever know everything.

The college experience at University of Phoenix's online Axia campus has been truly amazing. I was so scared to go back to school but the counselors provide support, the teachers have been above and beyond helpful, and the coursework is only as hard as you make it. Being an online student through this school gives me a sense of pride as a student and I know that I can now relax when I dream about my future because the possibilities this education is allowing me make it simple to see how bright my future is going to really be. I value this experience in a tremendous way because since I have started back I have been able to make and create better decisions by using the knowledge I acquire from the classes.