University of Central Florida Top Questions

It was valuable for me to attend college because I learned of lot of things that I wouldn't have otherwise. Through networking, and being a part of different organizations, I was able to speak with potential employers and learn to be what they are looking for. For example through Student Development at Valencia I learned resume and interview skills. I learned how to stand out in a crowd when everyone around is trying to obtain the same goal. Here at UCF I will continue to strive to be the best and utilize services that will get me to the next level. Now that I am at a bigger school I only see better opportunites for myself. It is valuable to attend because here, I can get the tools, and experience I need to succeed, not just academically but in life.

When I sent my application to UCF I made a promise to myself that I would do the best I could there. I have learned a lot by going to UCF. It have become much more responsible. I learned that if there is something I want I am the only one that has to be sure to get it. I can't depend on other people to get good grades, it all depends on me. There is no one making sure that I am reading, studying, and doing my homework. It is all on me. By going to UCF I realized that I love learning new things and I have learned things that will be useful to me even when I get out of UCF and get a job.

Thanks to my college experience, I have been able to step foot in the doors to jobs I have dreamed of working. I still do not have my dream job, but thanks to my degree, I have gained most of the experience required to step into that position when the time is right. On another note, I have improved my writing skills and ability to do extensive research. It has been valuable to attend, because I got to discover many things about myself and my capability to succeed on my own. I met many different people of diverse cultures and became unbelievably open minded to many ideas. The people I met framed the experience of a lifetime with neverending memories and challenges.

UCF has been an extremely rewarding and challenging place for me. I have met great people, and have truly grown in the process of the entire "college" experience. In school and academics I have been challenged to go above and beyond. To prove myself, not only to my peers but my professors, and my parents. The workload has taught me time management, and has brought a sense of appreciation for free time and quality time I do receive. The school has given me the oppotunity to be comfortable in my growth and challenges. I feel that there's a great work hard, play hard sense of pride here. You earn your time off, and you earn your degree as well. I can't say that there aren't nights that I don't want to pull my hair out from studying for exams, or have cramps in my hands from typing papers galore, but in the end I know I'm worth something because my education isn't forsaken. I can walk away knowing I actually learned something. I walk away with a happy, endearing, accomplished experience all because of UCF.

My college experience has been more valuable to me thus far than I ever imagined coming out of high school. This experience has increased my level of responsibility and taught me to prioritize and organize. While this is a certainly a life skill that I will carry with me after college it is a valuable lesson that this experience has given me. I have also gained social skills from this experience as I have learned how to live and interact with others of various ages and backgrounds and this has proven to not only be valuable but enriching. Honing my relationship skills has helped me enjoy and appreciate both college and the people that make up the university. Finally, I have increased in knowledge as a result of my classroom experiences. While I still have much more to learn the value of the material itself and how to grasp that material has proven to be worth the cost of tuition. I have not only learned but learned how to learn, interact and be accountable. My college experience has given me so much thus far and the value of attending has been priceless.

My college experice so far has provided m with may excellent tools to succeed in the future. Through my participation in organizations such as LEAD Scholars, the Chi Omega Women's Fraternity, club sports, and volunteer organizations I have made friends with a rich mix of students who share similar interests. Furthermore, my classes are usually small in scale, so I receive plenty of help in the fields which my professors deem fit. However, the largest contribution I have gained from my college experience is the savvy to be an independent person. By living on my own, taking care of my basic necessities, and providing for myself financially, I have begun to learn how to survive on my own.

"What have you gotten out of your college experience?" Soon I will have "gotten" a piece of paper that will sit in a frame and collect dust. That piece of paper will let people assume that I have higher cognitive skills than others. Through that assumption, it will open doors that were previous closed. It will give the government one more stat on a list; that list will be compared to other countries' lists. My college experience has shed light upon the fact that many struggle to go to college and cannot afford it, others deed it to be "owed" to them and take it for granted. "Why has it been valuable to attend?" College cannot have a value placed on it. That assumption is a foolish one. People think of time spent and cost as equal to value, but what is the value of helping others? Professors have taught us to be better than ourselves, to help people when they are down, and to always to the right thing. You can't place a value on that. College is invaluable, indispensible and incredible to say the least.

Out of my college experience I have learned one thing: that it is expensive! If I don't have the funds to do it then I won't be able to achieve what I have always dreamed of doing.Scholarships are out there and they can be easily be found if one wants to go to school practically for free. College is valuable and also important to attend because it teaches the skills necessary for the real world. It prepares the college student for what they can expect out of life.Sacrifices might come into play and alot of studying will have to be done in order to "turn the tassel", but it will be worth it in the end.

Everyone says that when you are in college, you find yourself. I am still in search of myself, but I am learning about myself in the process. At first I was bombarded with homework because the work load is different from high school, but I have been able to balance it out now. Attending college has shown me character by staying true to myself. I came into college not ever wanting to break my morals of underage drinking and I have not to this day. Even though people pressure me to “just take a sip”, I put my foot down and say “No thank you”. By doing this, I have respect for my body and mind. Going to college is valuable because not only do you learn academically; you also learn about yourself. It helps mold you into the person you hope to become. Attending college has been beneficial to me because it has helped me realize what I want to do for the rest of my life. It is preparing me for the real world of life.

When I received my acceptance letter from the University of Central Florida, I was ecstatic. After visiting, I knew it was where I wanted to spend the next four years. Orlando had once been home, and I was ready to call it home again. From my three years, I have developed my leadership and communication skills, made friendships I know will last a lifetime, and more. Out of these qualities, the most valuable has been the development of my leadership skills. I came to college thinking I was a strong leader, but my experiences here have taught me different. They have toned my skills and helped me to learn more about myself and others. I have learned the importance of listening. Not just hearing what someone is saying while you from your own response, but actually stopping to listen to their words and the essence of what is being said. I have learned that being a leader often means doing the right thing even when the right thing isn’t popular. However, as someone popular in my book once said, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. Why not stand for what’s right?

Looking at my college experience, all I can see is how much opportunity has been put in front of me. The education has helped mold my ideas for the next generation segment of the hospitality management business. Having to go to school full time and work has been a crazy schedule, but the more I learn at school, the more knowledgable I get about my work and improve at my job. College has taken a serious part in shaping my ability to understand the hospitality field and how competitive it is getting. The more I learn, the more I may expand my knowledge and am given great opportunities which University of Central Florida has to offer. With the hope of continuing my education, I plan to utilize every resource I can take in order to excel in the hospitality industry and further the impact I can help make in the next generation of lives.

This is my first semester at University of Central Florida, but so far it has been an outstanding experience. All of the administration, professors, and other students are very helpful, always having a smile on their face. I am learning many new skills which I will use in my near future for my career. In my life, school has always been my first priority. Education is important to me and I want the most which I will be able to get out of my next two years at UCF.

A better question would be what has college gotten into me. Some people may view college as only a learning experience, but that is only half the story. College has been a life experience full of friends, new things, refinements, and a newfound sense of maturity that I could not live without. My personal life has been a wreck through the past two years of my college career, but it is my classes and lessons that kept me going. It has given me the drive in life to achieve more than what could have never been possible for me before. What does college mean to me, you ask? It means life, progress, and happiness I could not express.

The college experience gives me more than just facts, it turns on the lightswitch of my mind, enabling me to see the world with awareness of my surroundings from the obvious to the subtle, and with critical discernment of those surroundings from the safe and predictable standards to the edgy and innovative possibilities. I gain knowledge and real-world, hands-on experience through the classroom environment of informative lectures and interesting discussions, through the online environment of links and posts and threads, and through exploring the non-academic environments of communication, business, goods, and services where I can assimilate skills through guided observation and immitation. Obviously, gaining the skills and knowledge necessary for a productive career ranks high when one considers the value of attending college, but I have discovered that the value of college appears long before graduation because concepts and theories that were once a mystery to me are now beginning to make sense. I understand the thinker, the thought, and the circumstances that catalyze people to share their ideas. I recognize the impact this process has in the world. I see the purpose behind the words and actions of brilliant minds, and I am motivated to participate.

During my college experience, I believe I have obtained the tools and skills that will allow me to succeed in my life. The knowledge attained in my classes has been priceless and I cannot think of another place to foment ideas and opinions. The professors have always tried to engage the students in discussions and are open to different perspectives to analyze and study. I have had the honor to work in research for UCF and although it has been extremely hard work, the payoff has been beyond any other. Being involved at the school has allowed me to create a network of support outside of the academic realm, a second family, which not only includes fellow students but also faculty members. The years I have spent at this school have been the best of my life. I have enjoyed every second spent here, even the sleepless nights and the interminable papers. They have all paid off. The knowledge and the people I have connected with, will remain with me for the rest of my life. I believe that missing out on the college experience would be missing out on an overall better life.

When I first entered college, I wasn't sure who I was or what I liked. UCF has helped me grow as a person and pick the perfect major for me. I was able to meet with counselors who sat down and went over every possible major that would be of interest to me. Also, I have made close friends through the years and I am involved in clubs at school that help me to get involved with the community and meet new people. I feel that because of UCF, I found myself. I am now studying Industrial Engineering and I feel that I picked the perfect major. If it wasn't for the kind counselors at UCF, I probably wouldn't be as happy with my major as I am now. Because of UCF, I am truly doing what I want to do with my life and I couldn't be happier.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. I grew up secluded from this world and going to college has opened my eyes to understanding the different cultures and the different ways of life. College has been a life changing experience for me. College has been valuable to attend because through scholarships I was able to reach for my life’s dream of becoming an elementary teacher for the special needs. I am two years down the road working on being qualified to teach the deaf children. One other valuable aspect is all of the friends that I have made that will last for a lifetime and being able to encourage others to accomplish their life’s dream by continuing their education. Education is important to me and I have not regretted for a single moment my choice to get an education even when it meant going against the beliefs of my parents and losing their support. My college experience has been so wonderful and I feel so excited to be seeing my dream come true. My college experience has changed me into being a better person who now thrives on living in this world.

I have gotten a wonderful education. I am older than most students. I wanted to go to college all my life, however, my family sent only the oldest child. I wanted to be a coach. It wasn't allowed back then. I kept my dream. When I applied here I was older, and my children were through college. UCF said I had to go to college for an AA in order to get into UCF. That was fine, I would have done anything for my education. I am here at last. UCF has opened my eyes to all the posibilities open to me with an education. I am an anthropology major and I am looking forward to grad. school at UCF eventually. UCF have me the tools to be successful and professors who are dedicated to the students. I feel confident enough to even plan for extreme old age. UCF showed me the possibilities I have for the rest of my future. I live hours away from my classes. I leave before sunrise to get here since I live down in Indian Harbour Beach. I never miss a class, I try very hard. UCF is everything to me.

Since beginning college at the University of Central Florida, I have been rewarded with many great lessons and experiences in the classroom. My general education courses consist of classes ranging from Philosophy to Statistics and every one of them has taught me a vast amount of information within only one semester. I absolutely love reading about the topics of the week for each class and when I am able to share what I have learned from that day with a friend or family member, the feeling of accomplishment cannot be beat! I have gained a great amount of friends and the best part, for me, is having the same interests and desires to obtain a college education. This experience is so essential to me because in high school, it seems as if people go because they have too. But in college, everyone wants to be there so it makes my learning experience more worthwhile. College has taught me how to handle a huge amount of responsibility and I am so thankful to have this opportunity to enhance my knowledge and growth as an adult!

Parents teach their children a lot of lessons, but if there is one lesson my parents stressed within our family, it was a value of a college education. After high school graduation I worked a few part time jobs and quickly discovered that with only a high school education most higher paying jobs would be very difficult to achieve without a degree. During my first semester in college I was surrounded by very interesting topics and new ideas, if I could have a motto for my college career it would be that fascination is a true gift. Through my college experience not only have I increased my knowledge base but it has taught me incredible social skills; between public speaking, working as a team, and critical thinking. In the the current job market the ability to be a natural leader, having enhanced interpersonal skills, and introducing bright new ideas is crucial; therefore I feel my college experience has not only improved my performance at work, but it has transformed me into a better person.