Bria
I have gotten a chance to understand who I am as a person and what I want out of life ever since I have started college. I have found people who are exactly like me and have made close friends. It becomes like a family because I know those people will be there for me even though I have only known them for a short period of time. I also have discovered how much I love my major and decided what I want to do with my life. It was always a struggle of what I actually wanted but ever since I have been here I have decided more what I want out of life. People are coming together in my life that I know will be there for the rest of my life because of our connection and I like that about here. I meet new people all the time and it makes me happier each time.
Robert
I have learned how to apply my education to my carreer and everyday life. The values that i have learned while attending college will stay with me always throughout my life and i will be able to share what i have learned with others.
Samantha
The University of Cincinnati has provided me with a quality educational environment. In my first two quarters of college, the faculty has provided essential details about my major and occupation choices after graduation. The university has given me the information to determine whether or not my major is for me. By beginning freshman year with core classes, I have experienced aspects about my major and future occupation.
Outside of classes, I have gained a sense of independence . The college experience is valuable for educational purposes, as well as discovering myself and my life goals. During my first year in college, I have begun to discover what I want to do in life. I believe by continuing through college I will form a solid foundation for my life outside of classes and the university.
abigail
have'nt attended collage
William
While attending the University of Cincinnati I have learned many things that will be valuable for me in my everyday life from now for the rest of my life. The first thing that I learned when arriving at college was how to survive on my own without my mom always being around to do things. You quickly have to become responsible and make yourself do things that you might not always feel like doing. The main thing you have to do is get out of bed and get to class, because if you miss class you miss a lot of important things. I also have a job at the library on campus, and the second thing I learned was how to balance everything. I have to balance class, homework, my job, and some exercise thrown in there too. This can also be considered time management which is another important thing that I have learned. The most important thing that I feel I have learned is learning to meet new people and make new friends. A big part of life is the connections that you have with people, and that all starts with the people that you meet in college.
Clement
what i have gottn out of my college experience is i have learned how to study and i have learned to use my resources better such as the library more and my teachers. i have also experienced tat ulike high school you must put your prioritys in order and school is always first. it has been valuable because it has helped me to grow up nd be out on my own and as teached me how to be a more mature and resonsible youg man.
Jesika
Going to college was something I was not wanting to do. I've been going now for a year and am enjoying myself. College is so much better to me than high school because I'm learning something I'm interested in, not something I have to learn. I also have many opportunities to join groups and meet people. You get treated like an adult which is what you spend your entire high school career fighting for. As a warning though, you must understand that you ARE an adult now and it's up to you to get to class on time, and study, and complete your homework. It is your own responsibility, not your teachers, not your parents, but yours.
Anna
Finding the right classroom....meeting new friends...learning new ideas. It's funny how that makes us nervous, from kindergarten to college. With college, though, there seemed to be even more anxiety. I was uncertain about my major and was not confident in dealing with "grown-up" issues, like financial aid. In addition, as a Hispanic coming from an almost 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white high school, I had made many friends, but always felt different. I wondered whether that would be the same at college . I was so immersed in studies and my job that the first semester flew by. At the end, when I stepped back and "took a breath," I realized that I was certain that communication disorders/speech pathology was the right profession. Knowing that I had made the right decision gave me confidence that I never had before. My goals now are clear, which helps me maintain focus. I also realized that my focus, not just wanting to belong, had guided my choice in friends. For all of us--black, brown, and white--parties are a distant second to studies. Through all of its stresses, I have no doubt that college is a wonderful experience for me.
Tuyet
My college experience has been one I will remember for the rest of my life. Going to classes may be a drag a times, but once I am there, I truly enjoy what I learn. I have built new social skills since I have been here and have been able to make friends that I will remember for the rest of my life. UC has been great about having career fairs and giving us the opportunities we need to find a job, especially in this economy.
Stephanie
I have learned a lot in my college career so far. It has taken me some time to find myself and what I believe I should major in for my future career, but only through experience and learning could I actually figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I have also learned skills needed to live on my own, such as, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of myself. College has really taught me how to grow and mature. It has also made me more open to people. With different people in all your classes you have to be more outgoing and friendly to make friends in each class. Also, college has completely broadened my horizons in the sense that you are required to take classes outside your major. Because of this, I feel I am a more well rounded person.