University of Phoenix-Online Campus Top Questions

The most valuable aspect of my college experience thus far was being a member of The James W. Rouse Scholars program at Howard Community College. The program was named after the designer of the city the college is located in. Like Rouse himself, The Rouse Scholars express desire to go above and beyond what is required to graduate, in order to excel and be successful in the future. Rouse mixes rigorous academics, with leadership and volunteering, and social and cultural events not usually available to college freshmen and sophomores. Although attending a community college, we are guided into continuing our education by transferring to four year universities after Rouse. The most valuable part of Rouse however has to be Madre. Madre is the nickname for our Rouse Seminar Teacher. She plays many different roles, and truly becomes a mother to all of her students. She is a cheerleader, support system and sage advice giver. She remembers her college experience, and strives to help us be the best that we can be.

My college experience has proven to me that I am able to conquer any obstacle placed in front of me! I have become a stronger person, both personally and professionally, as a result of my college experience. I have learned how to integrate my college experience into my work life, making my career skills much stronger.

I've always been a person who likes to read and study on their own, especially if it is my passion, music. I learned so much in that way, so that in 2006 I was offered a scholarship to Professional Technical in Music Program with duration of 2 years in the Christian School of Music here in Mexico City. Was there where I really organized my knowledge and correctly applied everything I had learned. Those two years of musical training were really helpful, I learned to create, to express and teach others the invaluable knowledge I had gained. Now, two years after having completed this wonderful experience I received a scholarship from Berklee College of Music to continue my musical studies, however, the tution of the school remains inaccessible to my finances or my family, that is why applied for this scholarship because I know that a person with studies is more useful to their family, community, country and world where he lives. Thank you.

I have obtained a tremendous amout of knowledge by attending the University of Phoenx online. Not only from the instructors, but within myself as well. This college has taught me more discipline on meeting deadlines, taught myself how to schedule life around my college assignments. The knowledge in the online classroom is unlike going to an actual classroom; you feel more at ease and eager to learn by going online.

Five years ago I was involved in an accident and sustained Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Long-term effects of the accident are epilepsy, short-term memory loss, total deafness in one ear, and partial left side paralysis. The University of Phoenix-Online Campus offers an opportunity for acedemic success that I would be unable to achieve at a traditional college. I feel relaxed working online and seizures are easier to control with less stress. Short-term memory loss makes it impossible to pass muliple-choice tests; all online work is written. It is convenient to have materials close so that I can refer back when I forget. In a traditional classroom, I would need to find seating on the left side of the room in order to hear. I walk with a cane and getting around on a large campus would be time-consumming and tiring. Attending college has helped my brain heal. The more I use the remaining portion of my brain, the more connections are reactivated. My self confidence improves as I successfully complete courses. I am convinced that I will eventually complete my degree and find employment that is valuable both to myself and to society.

I have learned how to be more diciplined for the main part. Being an online student you so not have someone you can go ask after class for extra help, you have to find ways to make the material something you can understand. Attending the University of Phoenix-Online Campus has given me a sense of pride, knowing that I am doing this by myself, there is no teacher to turn to during class, since their are no actual class times. This has all helped me with my job skills as well, I am less reliant on everyone around me because I have found that no matter what I am learning, I can do it with little to no help. Yes, I am a very confient person.

I have received a sense of self-worth. Before attending college, my self-confidence was at a low point. I have improved the way I feel about myself with the advancement in my education. I have become a better person, mother, wife, sister, friend, and child. I have gained a better understanding of what I expect from myself and the people in my life. The most vauable thing I have received from furthering my education is a purpose for myself way beyond what I thought was possible. I never knew how much I had to offer the world. I always knew I was a good person and I have always done what I felt was right, I just never thought that my opinions were worth anything; I now know they are.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is that I really found myself. I know what I want to do with the rest of my life and I know where to go and what to do to obtain it. My dreams are going to be acheived because of my college experience so far. This first quarter has really provided me an immense amount of guidence in what classes I should take the next 3 or so years so i can achieve my goals. I, who quickly adapted to the college life, anticipate difficulty. This is another thing that my college experience, thus far, has taught me. I could not have asked more a better route to learn than college.

My college experience is a book told over time. I initially attended traditional college and did nto finish, I instead went straight to work and never thought I would be coming back to school. As the economy went bad, I quickly discovered that work experience would not be enough and finishing my degree was the most important thing I could do for me and my family. I came back to school at the age of 30 and currently achieved a 3.98 GPA. I plan to attend a graduate program at a major traditional school and apply my education to my work experience, giving me the edge I need. I have gotten a strong work ethic out of school, one I did not have the first time around. My daughter is my top priority and being a role-model to her is very important, I'm sure that I've gotten that out of school as well. The biggest thing though is simple, I finished what I started and I never gave up; I proved to myself and the world that I could do it. Now I am ready for bigger challenges because I know I can do it.

I have gotten so much out of my current college expirience. Not only educational but also mentally. My mother passed away in 2009 and since then, I have learned to grow up as an individual. College really sets goals for each individual to achieve and I plan on achieving all my goals. College is the most valuable thing a person can do because it opens up so many more options in life. I want as many opportunies as I can get. People who go to college are there because they want to learn, not because they are forced to go to school. I hope with scholarships that I recieve, I can fullfill my dream to finish my college years and reach my goals.