Princess
Since I've been in college, I can truly say that all things aare possible. I'm doing well in school,working full time and I still have time for my children. I thought that this would be impossible but now I know that all things are possible. I believe that attending college has been a very valuable experience for me, it has given me the courage to move foward and I will not be looking back.
Kimberly
What I have gotten out of college besides knowledge is self-confidence and respect for myself. I am now able to walk strong with my head high and able to make my son proud. My son one day will understand if his mom can do it he can do it too.
Leif
I have relearned how to learn.
Justine
Since my first day of class 10/30/2008 almost two years ago I have gained a lot. I have gained confidence, I now know that no matter what I can achieve I never would have thought that I would have flunked out of school way before I completed 24 credits which for me is a miracle itself. I am very proud of myself just doing that, it is my greatest accomplishment.
vanessa
I have discovered that I can do whatever I put my mind to. Phoenix has allowed me the freedom of this. I learned that I can accomplish so many thisngs and overcome so many challenges to be the best person, mom, wife I can be. I attended Phoenix so that I can make a better life for my family. I am proving to myself that going back to school was one of the best choices that I could ever make. I'm proud to tell people I meet that I am in school, it makes me feel good.
Cheryl
I have learned alot of things will attending college. It is the best experience and the most memorable while I continue to receive my bacheolors degree. I've learned the importance of education versus experience. It means that I have invested some time in studying and taking time to learn.
Amy
College has been the path to a future and a way to overcome the past. I have goals that involve overcoming past issues, such as sexual abuse. I will be using my education to help others overcome those same issues.
Dakota
Attending Community College is important to me because it has taught me what college lifestyle is like, it has prepared me for the reality. It has allowed me to enjoy the pleasure of playing sport and also getting educated. I have played Woman?s Basketball at Mendocino College for two years, my first year I got voted best offense player by my team and coaches, and my second year I got all conference honorable mention. While basketball is a very important part of my life I believe academics are significant as well. I maintain a 3.28 GPA, and will be graduating this semester with an AA degree in General Studies. Community College has been an awesome experience for me.
Attendins school to me is very important to me. My life goal has been to earn a college degree. Not no person in my family has reached such heights and I want to achieve and proudly represent this. College can help me succeed in my goal of becoming a physical therapist
valerie
College is valuable to me because the more I learn the more I grow in mind, body, and spirit. I feel as though I am the example and able to set a standard for my family as well as my community. I can show how a poverty stricken 18 year old that found themselves pregnant, can overcome all obstacles rendered by life experiences and create a fulfilling and prosperous life. Education to me spells freedom, knowldege, love, and power. Freedom to grow and be what I want to be and not what I am settling for. Knowledge to learn about myself and the world so that I may help my children as best i can understand their world and instill in them logical and coherent interpretations. Love because to love myself and those around me is being able to extend my knowledge to them. Power because knowledge is POTENTIAL power and I plan on using that potential power by taking massive action to create an amazing and interesting future!
Asha
I have learned that a college student needs to learn how to balance thier life. Each person needs to find a balance between work, school, and their personal life. This school has given me tools to help me achieve this and to be able to apply time mangement to all areas of my life.