University of Kentucky Top Questions

First of all, it was a very big challenge for me to attend college after being out of school for the past thirty-five years. I have learned how to operate a computer and used this knowledge in everyone of my classes to write essays, reports, power points, and to keep in touch with my son who is serving in the United States Army. My college experience has been valuable to me in helping me to gain an increase in wages at my present place of employment and a future position as a Licensed Practical Nurse. My social life has improved tremendously, and I have met so many people that have left a positive impact upon my life. My instructors and fellow classmates have brought out the best in me. I have gained more insight into what its like to have goals and high expectations of myself. I have learned time management, people skills, and leadership capabilities. Working a full-time job and going to nursing school for the past eight months has certainly been stressful; but making the Dean's List twice was worth the struggle! College life has caused me to inspire others to attend.

Knowledge! Education and knowledge about things I was previously never exposed to is the one great thing I've gotten out of my college experience. This is very valuable to me because I can tell it has made me grow and develop into a more mature person. I can see myself taking this with me later in to my life, and into my future plans I have for myself.

Well i would say that i have got out of it that i can learn more then anybody can say that they can. I have been able to learn that u don't have to be mean to everyone that u meet in person. I have learned that I can do what ever i put my mind to no matter what people say to me. I have learned that i can do this for me and my mother.

From my college experience I have learned what to look for in agricultural animals as well as how to manage a livestock farm. I want to work with Thoroughbred racing horses after college and the environment of Lexington, KY has been perfect for me to learn from. The college combines a perfect location as well as a great education in equine science that I couln'd find anywhere else. The value of attending college here is simply irreplaceable, because of the fact that I can not find anything as perfect for my needs for an education anywhere else.

I have taken advantage of the opportunities offered both on and off campus. I have volunteered for community services activities and signed up to be a Big Sister of the Bluegrass. Before the start of my freshman year, I spent time at a local nursing home listening to the residents' life stories and how their experiences shaped them. This year, I helped paint homes and clean up lots through Habitat for Humanity. I am also actively involved in toy and food drives. I was recently selected as a delegate to travel abroad to Berlin. This experience will add to other opportunities to travel and explore other cultures as I did in Australia and the Bahamas. I believe that the more I understand others, the better I will be able to understand and work with others. Attending college will also help me to achieve my career goal of offering lifestyle centers called M.O.V.E. (Motivating Others to be Vital Everyday).

I have been attending Seminole State College of Florida for almost two years, and as I look back at the rewarding traits the college has endowed within me, I am forever grateful. Academically, I reaped the benefits of a hard work ethic that has been polished by an influential cast of teachers and campus workers. College has helped me develop a desire to learn and to explore the world. From the humanities to the sciences, everything that the world has to offer has been shown to me in a new and fascinating light that makes me want to learn more, both inside the classroom and outside. Socially, the college experience has rewarded me greatly as well. I was given the opportunity to work at my college's registration department, and it was helpful because it allowed me to learn about the workplace. Most of all though, the leadership displayed by my superiors, such as the advisors, and the dean of students at my campus, influenced me beyond words in teaching me how to lead. Developing a hard work ethic, a desire to learn, and leadership skills are the results of me college experience, allowing me to be a better person.

Since i am a first time college student i have only taken one semester and I have learned that i have teachers who wants me to succeed. I was diagnosed with leuemia so i told my teacher i wanted to make a difference in children and young adult life. so she has been helping me pick out the classes that are required for me. she has been a mentor to me more than anything. she taught me how i should manage school work. i might not expierence the campus life but i am surely threr to get all the knowledge i need to become a nurse.

Before attending the Univerity of Kentucky I went to Asbury College. It is a small christian school outside of Lexington. It was a big change going from such a small school to such a big school. I've learned what it means to really work for something. Especially if you want it to turn out well. High school was easy enough, and I didnt have to try very hard. College on the other hand, i realized pretty quickly that it was no joke and had to put the work in if i wanted to get a good grade. Going to UK has broaden my world view, as it is a very diverse universities with many different backgrounds and religions.

Knowledge is what I have gotten out of my college experience, both of the textbook and life experience varieties. They have been equally valuable. I'm grateful that I did not go straight into the workforce upon high school graduation because high school education is very baseline. The richness of college-level course material is very fulfilling and shows up in coversation more often than I'd previously thought. It's nice to know. In terms of life experience, it's been a humbling one. No longer do I feel like an empty ego-centric moron. I got out of my parents' house and my brain was delightfully reorganized. Learning how to interact with others and knowing where one stands as an individual is an education in itself. For all of that, college is worth the debt that I will graduate with, especially if I am able to find a well-paying career that matches me.

During my college experience I have learned more about myself as a person. As a cheerleader for the University I have learned how important it is to be able to manage your time well. I have learned that if you keep a schedule you can complete all your school work, do well in your sports, and also give to the community. As a cheerleader, I had to make many appearances throughout the community and learned that giving to the community is so rewarding in so many ways. Making people of all ages smile and feel important gave me a sense of worth while, something that I didn't get at home. The University of Kentucky is my new home and I hope to be able to continue my education here.