University of Denver Top Questions

A college experience. The chapters in ones life titled, "Tertiary Education," and, “Learning Life’s Lessons... The Hard Way,” perhaps, “By the way, Thanks Mom and Dad.” A College experience to me, in other-words, does not mean education alone; life still happens. My first years as an undergraduate student I developed the habit of, "work hard, play hard;" throughout my college experience, however, I have come to realize that the two ideas should not be divorced. “Work hard, play hard,” seemed okay to me, except for the “work” part. I understand earning good grades, and having good study habits benefit those who “work hard,” however, getting good grades and studying may be “playing hard” to someone else. “What was I doing?” I remember asking myself, “I don’t want a career behind a desk just so I can have company benefits... or do I?” Then I realized that my focus should be going towards my passions. Unless I consider my passions, “focus” becomes “effort,” “effort” turns to “work.” Many individuals, as well as family members, have told me “make sure that you never have to go to work a day in your life.” Eureka! Life should be enjoyed.

Well, once you get to college you must take it really serious, and this is the beginning to my future - this is my foundation. I have achieved several things in college, several honor rolls, I am a PTK member, and I have been able to socialize with different people and been able to open up my mind even more. I have learned a lot from the professors and the students. It was a hard process because I am from Mexico but I have been able to adapt well and to achieve goals.

My college experience has given me an incredible training to tackle the challenges that I will encounter throughout my professional life. Expanding and improving my work capacity to meet the demands of the current professional world is an invaluable asset that I have gained gradually as I have worked through each academic quarter at DU. I know that I wouldn't have been able to work as efficient and in such great quantities as I do today if I had not struggled through all of those classes that I have taken since I was a college freshman. Also, I have come to think more critically and analytically of complex issues that before might have been seen as two dimentional by my inexperienced eyes. The value of perseverance is something that I have learned through my years at DU. The idea that if I did not succeed at doing something on my first try, I must try a second time, or a thrid time. I learned that if I want to achieve something, no matter how challenging, I must be willing to try several times in order to succeed as success does not allways happens on the first try.

I have made a lot of new friends and had a lot of new learning experiences since being in college. It was always in my plans to attend a 4 year college and I have loved every minute of it. It has been very valuable meeting industry professionals, working on group projects and being required to complete 500 work hours and 500 internship hours. My school pushes us to work hard and to learn as much as possible inside and outside of the classroom. My school is very environmentally friendly and had a lot of school spirit that is very evident throughout campus. I have learned so much from college and would like to keep on learning, and with the economic crisis it might not be currently possiblefor me to keep attending. College has been the biggest learning experience of my life and I have enjoyed every minute of it!

I have grown so much as a person since I started to attend the University of Denver, mostly by becoming more independent and being able to make my own decisions. College not only prepares you to enter the real world with work skills, it prepares you to be an adult as well because you have to learn to manage your time wisely. Since I had already established a great work ethic in myself throughout my educational career, I was able to handle the rigors of college course loads. Even though there were plenty of opportunities to go out and party, I did not go crazy just because no one was there to stop me anymore. Although my friends and I went out occasionally, I could balance studying and my new social life. I learned that even though college can be a place where the fun never stops, I need to be responsible and know that although studying right now may not be the most fun thing to do, it will be what pays off the most later on.

After applying and enrolling in a university my senior year of high school, I was all set. However, the summer before I was supposed to go, I realized that I was going to a four year school only because it was what was expected of me and it was what all my friends were doing. I finally realized that these were the wrong reasons for going, especially when I knew it would be a waste of my resources. I decided to enroll in the nearby community college as a way to take time to think about where I really wanted to go and what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. Being at Central Piedmont Community College, I have had excellent teachers and classes, as well as the opportunity to keep my job and save towards the college experience I really want, which is invaluable because I will be paying for it myself. Also, I got a chance to visit friends at their colleges on the weekends and see what kinds of schools I like and do not like. I now have a plan for myself and this scholarship would give me the opportunity to fulfill it.

I have had my ups and downs in college. I attended a 4 year University and it didn't feel right to me. I went through bouts of depression and ended up taking a break because I was going through some personal issues. It has now been a year and a half since I last attended college and I feel that I am ready to make a life and a major career change for myself. I, since then, have gotten married and moved to anther state. My new career move is to become a Medical Assistant. I feel that I can be needed and have a valuable place in a hospital setting. Thank you for your consideration.

My college experience has changed my personality and lifestyle, it has driven me to continue in educating myself as well as working towards Medical School. DU has also motivated me to work within my community as well as within the world. In DU I have found new interests and has stimulated my curiosity to learn, so I am very greatful to have been given the oppurtunity to attend the University of Denver

I have enjoyed every second of my college experience. I think that the University of Denver does everything that they can to make the school affordable, but still maintain a high standard of academics. I have met the friends that I know I will have for the rest of my life. D.U. provides students with unique opportunities to learn outside the classroom, and professors are avaiable whenever you need additional help. It is extremely valuable to attend this school being of the professional connections that you can make. D.U. stresses the importance of networking. I feel confident that I will have a job once I graduate. It has been the best learning, and most rewarding education experience I could have asked for.

After completing my first quarter at University of Denver, I have learned so much and developed more as a person. I have become much more independent which means learning how to live on my own (laundry, cleaning and more) and figure out time management (when should I study, when should I do chores and more). Personally, I also really enjoy the people I have met. The students at the University of Denver are so intelligent and fun. I could not have picked a better school to help me develop as a person.