University of Maryland-University College Top Questions

I have recieved a great deal from my college education thus far. I do intend to recieve much more now that I appreciate and can value the significance of education. Education provides you with a foot into the door of your choice. It allows you to take a glimpse into your future and to the various possibilities that await you. Education frees you from an ignorant mindset. Education provides understanding and gives you the ability to be an expert in your field of study. It allows you to work through today and gives you the ability to be a success tomorrow. Education shows that you care enough about yourself and future, to want to invest into it. With education you now have a head-start in life which translates into knowledge which you can retain forever. If you possess knowledge you are more informed, thus, you are able to make better, more informed decisions. As a result of those decisions, you will have a higher quality of life. Education is independence. You won’t have to rely on others to feed you with information, you are able to obtain it on your own then run away with it.

I learned how to be determined and don't give up.

I have had the best college experience at Pennsylvania State University. The professors were student-oriented and cared about us succeeding. I have just applied will be a new student at UMUC so I do not have much to say about it in regards to college experience. I know it offers flexible class schedules and online courses that better accomodates the working adult pursuing and education.

es una experiencia muy buena y sobre todo saber que voy a dar lo maximo de mi para terminar siendo toda una profesional en la carrera que tanto que me gusta

My college experience has allowed me to formalize my work experience. It has also prepared me for when my two children begin to apply for college. It has motivated other family members to attend college.

Working as a family Physician for 27 in Albania , district of Korca, was a good experience and the most value in this world, is to serve the others, what I did. My wife gott a lottary ,and three of us, my son 21 years old, my wife and me, came to America five years ago, for a better life. Think that, out of my college experience in Albana ,Carnegie Institute,Troy, MI, that I am attending, is a amazing exprience, to obtain a certificate as Cardiovascular Technologist. However ,I em exitig ,teachers are perfect, but it is to expensive for me, 15000 dollers. Financial aid is not enogh for me, my son is in Oakland Community College too, my wife is lay off. Working as patient sitter at Henry For Hospital in Detroit, salary 25000 dollars a year. That will be a big appreciation from me, if I am chosen for 5000. Thank you for this opportunity.

My college experience has been awesome! The first thing I learned in college was how to write. College certainly teaches one how to write. College also teaches one to be disciplined, responsible, and accountable. I have also learned how to analyze what I read from my critical thinking class. College is teaching me different ways to solve different problems, and to find different solutions to problems. I am currently in my sophmore year, and returning to college is the best decision I have made for myself.

I have been able to learn about my field of study in a flexible learning environment. I have been mentored by professionals in may fields and given the opportunity to expand my mind and my way of thinking. I have learned to think outside the box when approaching challenges and allow myself to fail when there was no other option. I quickly learned to stand back up and appraoch the task at hand with a positive attitude and mind.

I attended Murray State University for a year, and did the typical college student thing- party. I came home and realized that you will get no where in life by partying. Plus I have always wanted to be a nurse, and I knew that if I didnt buckle down and do good in college that I would be working in a dead end job. I wanted to help others and see them recover from various illnesses or injuries. I also wanted a job that was stable and still there when the economy was going down. There is always a need for nurses. Plus in college I have met some really great people and professors. I have valued the experience more and more everyday, to make a life for myself.

What I have learned from attending UMUC on line classes is there is nothing in life which comes easy yet I am discovering that I have the tools and the strength to face challenges, overcome obstacles and earn grades. By applying myself to the assignments, I am beginning to understand the importance of a quality education and how an quality education has the potential to positively shape my life.