University of Phoenix-Online Campus Top Questions

What should every freshman at University of Phoenix-Online Campus know before they start?

Gwendolyn

I learned to be more organized and to come off to others politly.To carefully frase or say what you mean in a respectable tone.Its valuable to me because ive seen my family(parents) struggle and i sometimes wonder where my next meal was coming from.I I dont want to have to worry about financial needs in life.

Omar

The college experience has allowed me to learn more about other and most importantly more about myself. I have realized that there is more to life beyond high school. College has opened my eyes up to the big picture and that is to not settle fo less instead go for everything that you believe you can accomplish in life. College has showed me to reached for the stars and go for everything I believe in. College is valuable because at the end of the experiece whether you attend college for two years for years or beyond that you are only getting more education whichwill prove to be valuable in the future. For example attending college will assure you that you will be able to get a better job with much better pay and as it is proven a college graduate will make more money in their lifetime than a non college graduate. Just experiencing the journery of being on my own has allowed me to understand that I am a much stronger and better person than I've ever thought in my life.

Rudolph

What I received from my experience at the University of Phoenix was knowledge, growth and developing additional skills. In addition, the one thing I recieved from this experience was my children were able to see me obtain my degree and this encourages them to strive for a higher education. I feel this made a better role model for my children.

Yvette

I have gained knowledge of the career feild in which I would like to enter and knowledge of myself. I have become aware of what will be required of me in order to be successful in the criminal justice feild. This has been valuable to me becuase I have been able to grow mentally and emotionally as a person in order to begin my successful career.

Leslie

I have gained strength and self wealth while determining anything is possible with the self determination and support. The ability to return to school to further my education and knowledge is very much needed with the times and the economy. I have also learned that no matter what the challenge or what one has to tackle at the time that God does not put on one more than he/she can handle. I was indeed tested on this during my bachelors and now with my masters. Even though I had to take 6 months off during both, I did have the discipline and determination to continue and complete my degrees. It has made me a stronger and more determined female to tackle these accomplishments and complete them both no matter what barriers are thrown my direction.

Virginia

What have I gotten out of my college experience here at the University of Phoenix would be the opportunity to learn for different people from different area around the United States and the World. Why has it been valuable to attend the University of Phoenix it has given me the opportunity to complete my education that I started twenty-nine years ago, and a chance to continue learning though books, resources, networking. Knowing that your education doesn't stop when you have completed all your required courses that its just the beginning of the learning process.

Seonaid

I have gotten to explore religions, travel through the media, make it from past to present films, taste history, and explore the universe. I have gained knowledge about the human body I would have never thought existed, or that anything like our bodies, could be so complex and yet simple. Without college, I wouldn't feel like I knew enough to write a book, or inspire my imagination. Learning new social skills and working not only alone but with others on projects so complex, high schoolers would never see as hard work from where they stand. No, college has brought more to me than the minor essays in english class. It has brought me a challenge in subjects like math, higher educated writing assignments, and the chance to know my work is getting me some where. My college experience has introduced me to a world I wouldn't want to miss out on if given a second chance. I assure you, I would and will do it again. College gives me more then just a general understanding or idea about subjects. It gives me indepth learning and understanding. I do gain greater knowledge from college, I shall treasure it always.

Rosemarie

I have gotten out of my college experience thus far from University of Phoenix the knowledge I need to further my career in business.

erica

I have gotten so much out of my college experience so far. I have learned alot about myself and I've really had the chance to live a more independent life. I'm learning what it takes to succeed in life and learning that it doesn't always come easy. I'm motivated to push myself to my ultimate potential in life. Unlike most college students I'm still set on what i want to do, which is to be a nurse. I naturally have that nurturing instinct in me to excel in nursing. It's a passion of mine that I have been working to persue since high school. I work hard for what i have, hence having a full time job while a full time student. I'm very excited for my future and i sort of like that It's not set in stone, and It's up to my discretion where I'll end up. I have only been in college for three semesters, but I have already learned so much. Not just educational either, and I think many people need to learn from both worlds as well to find their calling.

Korene

College is a learning experience. After high school we all have dreams of a big tomorrow. We can do anything we want but I never finished out that dream. I ended up raising six beautiful children for the next 31 years. Now I have deceided it is time for me again, so I just recently enrolled back into college. I always enjoyed learning, and have had a lot of wonderful experiences, while raising my children. Being a single mother is not easy. In fact sometimes it is down right hard. But through it all I would not exchange that reward for anything. As a single mother I worked for a major airline, life was good, until they deceided it was time to lay off. So during that lay off time I deceided that the better paying jobs all want a degree, it does not matter how much experience you have the piece of paper means a lot. So I enrolled back into college. I just completed my first week and am so excited by the things I will be learning. The job market is difficult. College is a way to open up my dreams.

Jill

I have learned that you are never too old to learn. I also have learned that your dreams do matter. Even when your older and are fighting health challenges and are put into a wheelchair its important to dream and do everything you can to make them come true. I have also learned helping others is what makes life truly blessed. I have enjoyed doing all I can to inspire others to make the best of their lives and to show that disabled does not mean unable. Its my new motto and I try to inspire all I can, I have gone from being a normal adult to suddenly being disabled. And I believe its so that I can help others now and in the future.

cheryl

I have learned so much throught this school and am working my way towards my doctorate in psychology. This school helps me to better my life for me and my child.

Jennifer

I have learned so many inportant things about life, since I have been enrolled in college. The most important thing I have learned is not to give up, and to continue my education untill I graduate as a registered nurse. It is very valuable to attend college everyday, so one will not miss any assignments or miss any informtion the teacher gives out. I love learning new things everyday. I will continue learning for the rest of my life, as long as I will become a nurse.

Cynthia

My college experience has given me a look of what higher standards of education looks like. I attended UOP because of so many people who felt this is a great college to attend. UOP College experience has given me information I can use for years to come. Wisdom about how dedicated the professor and adminstration is to the students. Why go somewhere else and feel like your just a number. Feel like students don't matter or opinions don't count. UOP is a family atmosphere, experience, and journey, that each and every student old and new needs to take and take to the heart. What a ride to another education level? I would not enjoy UOP if the staff did not take the time, have patience, and make you fell good about yourself. Being an older student makes me feel confident, I owe that to UOP. I can honestly say I am a Phoenix and feel proud.

alissa

My college experience has taught me how to become an idependent self-relied individual. I have learned to be more opened minded to the different virtues out there for me. I am loving every moment of college, and find learning fun, interesting, and blessful. I look at going to college not as a mandatory thing, but a have to for myself indulgence, i figure why stop learning and limit yourself just to a high school diploma when you have a brain and can always keep learning. College has made me realize all of this, and i am very thankful to the low income opportunities that are offered to us minorities in the United States. I plan on continuing to a 4year university and further my degree with getting a PH.D. in pyschology. College will always be a part of my life as long as i can function, it has made me realize what a wonderful environment it is, and how blessed we are in the United States to have the opportunity to attend. I value college for every moment i attend, and it has been very valuable to me. Thank you :)

Taishoree

I have gotten so much out of my college experience, even though I attend online. Just having the opportunity to receive a college education is a privelege and should be regarded as such. I only realize that now, that I am in college, the first ever to attend in my family. Not only have I gained a heightened sense of accomplishment every time I pass a course, I have gained knowledge about a subject that I knew relatively nothing about beforehand. I am actively learning on a daily basis about a major that interest me, this is what I want to do with my life. I have also gained confidence in myself that I can receive a higher education and become whatever I desire to be in life. I am creating and living my own destiny everyday that I am in school. College has been valuable to attend because I am working towards a better future for me and my family. I want to be able to show my kids one day my degree and tell them that for all of the hardwork they put in, the rewards are far greater.

Misty

By attending college, I have been able to show my children the importance of higher learning and that it is never to late to follow your dreams! I have increased my self esteem, self worth, and self importance. I have just received my Associates Degree ( the first in my family to do so!) and I plan on attending a four year college to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Psychology in the fall of 2010. After my bachelor's, I plan on going for a Masters in psychology. I dropped out of high school as a sophmore and received my GED in 1997. After working and supporting my son and myself, I decided it was time to go back to school. The experience at Rock Valley College has shown me that I am capable of pursuing my dreams, and willing! This has been valuable to me in more ways than I can express. The professors, students, clubs, and classes, have empowered me to live my life to the fullest and to appreciate and learn from each and every experience that I have.

Catherine

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is my health back. We have 3 children and a grand child on the way and we are so behind on all our bills. If I don't get any scholorships I won't be able to finish school. The time it takes me to do my homework and care for my son and other kids it helps keep my mind off of the terrible roller coaster we have been living for the last 2 years. I am a realtor and I am also use to working 14 hour days. Once the money went down my husband took over the business and I had to let the sitter go. I am not the type of person who can sit home all day with no purpose. I need to keep busy and t was't until I decided to enroll in school that I found a piece of me that had been missing. I raised my oldest daughter for 6 year by myself and took care of everything myself. So once I met my husband who is a partner it took so many pressures off of me.

cheryl

I have learned alot about many different things. I am working towardss finishing up my associates in psychology. I think online colleges are great and it really fits into my schedule if it was not for this school I would not be able to find time to attend college.

Kara

I am learning new ways to think about things and how to think outside the box. I think those who do not attend college is not afforded this type of education.