University of Phoenix-Online Campus Top Questions

I have learned so much this year as a college freshmen. I have had the opportunity to be in the student body executive council as the activities coordinator, and next year as I finish my associates degree, I will be serving as student body vice president. By having these opportunities, it will show me a better perspective on how to be an effective leader. It will also greatly show me how to be a more ambitious individual, and overall student.

I have learned that it is possible to attend school while working, going to school, and being a single mom. Being able to do these things has made me see that it is possible to acheive anything despite the obstacles that you face. I was in foster care growing up and I never thought that college would be a choice that I had to make. But here I am doing all the things that I never thought were possible.

Out of my college experience I have obtain many valuable lessons. One of the most important is managing independence. As we go thought high school and we move to college we expect to be treated as adults and we don not know how to manage independence. In college you are on your own for example in high school the teacher prepares a lesson plan and uses it to tell students how to prepare for the next class period (e.g., ?Be sure to read Chapter 3 in your textbook.? or ?Don?t forget to study for tomorrow?s test.?) and in college the instructor prepares a syllabus, distributes and discusses it on the first day of the class, and then expects students to read and follow the syllabus without having to be reminded about what will be done or what assignment is due during the next class period. As we move from high school we also need to chage our way of thinking and be prepare for the real world. It has been valuable to attend college because I not only learn to be independent but also to be prepare for everthing.

What I have gotten out of my college experience, is the ability to better communicate with others. I have learned the importance of friendship and loyalty. It has also been a big step into the real world, as college has made me realize that I cant hold on to Mom and Dad forever I have to learn how to do things on my own. College has made me a better person, a stornger person and an even more sociable person.

I made the decision to return to college to obtain my bachelor's degree to improve my marketability as a nurse. The experiences I have had since returning to college have been priceless. It has afforded me an opportunity to see how my life experiences can augment my educational experiences. I have also gained confidence in my basic academic skills in areas such as writing and math.

From my educational experience with the online branch of the University of Phoenix I have learned the importance of technology in the advancing world. Attending school online has been valuable by opening my eyes to new opportunities in the world around me. The online availability of this school made it possible for me to attend an educational program; I am grateful to this university for this reason. This school has bettered my writing ability and taught me the importance of a schedule while demonstrating lessons and assignments through a thorough and timely manner. I enjoy the having the opportunity to get straight out of bed and work on my assignments without the hassle of calling a transportation service to drive me into town to attend the university in town that does not provide married housing. This school has given me the opportunity at a head start towards a better future for my husband and I and our future family. This school has helped to shape me into a better person by providing me with such high quality education and outstanding academic help. Each day I look forward to learning something new in my classes that will apply in my future.

I have gained so much knowledge of how to communicate in the business world. I know now I have to set a tone, know the audience and structure it correctly. Reading Comprehension and Retention has also taught a lot. I wasn't very good at comprehending the material I read. With all of the reading comprehension techniques, I found ways to read and comprehend any and all reading. We took Personality and Intelligence Assessments, these assessment taught me a lot about my and about my peer's learning styles. I wish these assessments would be given to all students so we would know which of their learning styles will partner with mine to make our learning and study more effective. I have also realized I can do this, I have a 3.4 average and I will continue to strive to keep that average.

I have discovered that it is possible for me to do the work. Joining in on discussions online, and doing the reading, and homework show me that at 58 I can do this. I didn't get all positive feedback from friends and family when I told them what I was planning on doing. I've always been interested the legal profession, whether it's police related, or maybe private detective, or corrections. I've been accused of not following through, except with my current profession, and I want to do this for myself and to show people my age that it is not too late to accomplish something like college. I am so proud of myself for having the guts to do this. I've never been a good student, have ADD, and a lot of stress, but I have added college to my plate, and the experience has been, so far, great, scary, nerve racking, intense, positive and has given me the feeling of future independence. I'm in the process of ending a 23 yr. marriage (27 yr. relationship) and on my own for the first time. I have a feeling of value now. It feels good!

To date, my college experience has been rewarding and enlightening. I have found that once you have a career focus and understand what and where your personal skill sets are, filling the need for education becomes more enjoyable and rewarding. I find that the school I am enrolled in has filled much of that void, even with some minor adjustments to my career path. I am still happy to say that I feel satisfied with the level of direction given and the level of direction attained. I am eager to continue my path of self discovery with the hope of helping others gain such a path in their lives. Seeking help through scholarship programs like this one is a wonderful added benefit that I hope to see fulfilled.

My college experience so far has been short, but great. I am learning so many new things. Although I am only attending a community college, I still feel like I am just as educated as a person who is attending a four-year college. The teachers and staff at West Valley college are so helpful and caring. When you need something, they are always right there. The first class I took at West Valley was a Careers and Lifestyles class. Once the class was over, I had succesfully chosen a major. Early Childhood Education. Before taking that class, I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. It feels so valuable to me knowing that West Valley not only helped me choose my major, but is now helping me to follow through with it and succeed.