University of San Francisco Top Questions

I would tell myself to make more friends in my major. I went in trying to make friends in my dorm, which did not end very well. I feel this is mainly because the only commonality between us was our living arrangements. Once I made more friends in my major, I was happier, and had more people who understood my workload and stress levels. I also had more people to study with, and a closer network to build from.

Every event in life challenges us to become a stronger and better person. For every failure or success, there is a new potential born in every individual. If I had the opportunity to impart wisdom on my high school senior self, I would tell her to make choices for herself and to trust in her heart. As a teenager, I wanted to make my family proud of my achievements, but what I did not realize is that the most important thing in life is to be proud of yourself and to make decisions based on your happiness. I would also tell myself not to fear failure. Failure is a natural occurrence in life, and it teaches us to be successful later. Failure does not have to be a negative occurrence, and it can teach us how to expand our mentality. Furthermore, decide what educational institution you would most like to study at. No matter where you study; the experience is as great as what you make it out to be. Make the most of your life and look towards the future with enthusiasm.

I would tell myself to not worry so much about how different it will be. Also, that while yes being away from home is scary and new, it is also a new adventure in life that is worth the risk of moving outside of the comfort zone. It’s easy to make friends; just leave the dorm door open, hang out in the lounge and join as many clubs as possible to meet new people. The sky is the limit in college, you can be who you want to be and do what you want to do, so don't let fear keep you from living life to its fullest. In high school I let petty fights and fears keep me from doing things I loved. So just be yourself like you are most of the time able to do and don't let anyone keep you from doing so. You are you plain simple. Like I say to myself and everyone else almost everyday now, be fearless.

To whom it may concern, I have my life back. I never dreamed that I would have completed a college degree and be a productive member of society again, but I have and I am. My interests in attending USF are many. I want to follow my dreams and continue my education in attaining a bachelor’s degree in public administration. I am currently employed in a public agency and this degree, I believe, will help to further my career, provide for better financial gain, and more importantly, allow me to grow along a personal level and be an inspirational example to others. Instead of hanging with the wrong crowd and partying, I need to recognize the truth and importance of listening to my elders. Do college now, while you are young and it will pay off beyond your wildest dreams. It will make your life richer, fuller, more complete, and most likely increase your earning potential down the road. Going to school will also allow you to have more choices in your life later on. I went down the wrong road and ended up being homeless for eight years. I made it back: don't hestitate any longer.

Learning about myself is the most important thing I have gotten from being in college. Although I live close to my campus, I'm lucky enough to have parents that were willing to let me dorm. College is undoubtedly expensive and being able to live on campus is a constant reminder for me to work harder in school and not let my parents' money go to waste. In high school, I didn't know that I was capable of working as hard as I do now. Had I not attended college, I would have never known my capabilities as a student and ultimately as a person. College is a humbling experience. I appreciate my parents even more and constantly thank them for giving me this opportunity whenever I can. Before I went to college, things that were deemed simple to people, were challenges to me. I had never taken public transportation because I always had a car but ultimatley learned. Simple "challenges" like these have made me learn real life situations and has made me stronger as a person. Little things that come with the college experience are things that I would have never been exposed had I not went.

I have gained a global perspective on education and the world around me. Living in an international city allows one to be exposed to such immense, rich culture and to truly emerge one's self into the atmosphere. every aspect of the University of San Francisco education utilizes the surrounds and resources the city offers. The small school setting within a large city provides a prime incubation for a strong student who will develop into a strong world citizen. I believe that the most valuable part of the education I am receiving is the opportunity San Francisco, CA offers married to the support and guidance USF provides.

In my family intelligence and knowledge are highly prized, however college is often looked at as a drain on finances that yields more skills on how to pass a test than on how to think critically in the “real world”. Switching from homeschooling to attending Running Start at South puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) was one of the best decisions of my life, and I feel that continuing that education will be something I too will look back on as a great decision. Homeschooling taught me the fundamentals of education very fast! Because of my abundance of extra time I would read books for hours on end from a very young age. Even though my mind wandered through books that could take me on a journey far away from my house I never realized just how much is out there until I entered a college environment. I realized how much more there is to the subjects I had studied than I was ever exposed to. When I set foot inside SPSCC I was quickly made to understand that there is so much out there that I haven’t studied, and even more that has yet to be discovered!

I am a single mother, who never finished college the first time I started in 2000. I am going back to college to finish my credits so that I can become a certified teacher to better my future and my child's future.

the condition in California fits great for my major, and I learnt a lot from my professors. Managing my time is actually the most important thing I learnt in college. College is not like high school, it asks you to plan for your own life. It is going to be an important skill for the rest of your life to be a good time manager. To finish more things in less time is the best thing I learnt and it feels GREAT to get life under controll!

The University of San Francisco is campus well-known for its cultural background. By attending this school I have been able to learn about other cultures, but I have also learned about my own. Many of the students attending are also trying to learn about their histroy which makes it a very easy learning environment. The teachers are very helpful and take the time to help their students on a flexible schedule. The school organizes many events to get to know the teachers on a personal level and it allows the teachers to get to know each of their students. The school has allowed me to expand as a personal and mature as an adult without the feeling of being rushed. It is a great campus that is in the heart of the city but still has a safe environment.

The first day of college was a complete nightmare. I wanted to head straight back into high school. People looked at me with disdain as I mumbled that I lived "off-campus", and that I lived in San Francisco. No one wanted to befriend me, the loser who lived with her parents. Even my professors seemed distant and unfriendly. To be blunt, I disliked college with a burning passion. But after those first few weeks of torture, I slowly began to ignore the unjustice being served to me. Instead, I went and seeked better friends - friends who wouldn't judge me based on where I lived. I researched my professors for next semester, so that I'll have a more enjoyable experience in college. I still currently live in my identity crisis: What am I going to do in life? I was so confident as a senior in high school - now I feel like a nobody. College life is extremely valuable though. It's a time where you do try to find yourself, a time to decipher who's going to be your life-long friends, and mostly how to handle problems by yourself. USF offers all these opportunities.

Alot of people experience alot of things when they start something new or are about to end something. For me my experiences have lead me to believe that i can finally become someone. I learned so many things that i didn't know i could have done before. Some of the subjects i didn't like in highschool became some of my favorite subjects in college. I learned that in real world you have to try at your max and even better to achieve the goals you set for yourself. I learned that you have to stand on your feet to get anywhere and not always ask for support. It has been valuable to me because with all these experiences and new learnings that i will use in future all come from college. It is of a great value to attend college because with the same education you are trying hard in is going to get you somewhere in life in your future. I want my future to be bright so i am trying my hardest and i will always try as much as possible to accuire more education.

What I have received from my college experience is quite fascinating. I transitioned my mentality from relying on my peers and family to remind me to do things that are essential for me, to becoming independent and self motivated. I learned that self motivation is essesntial in college. That motivation is what for me, allows me to do my assignments,projects, and even put the effort to study for my exams and classes. The college experience is one the best experiences one can have and I believe the time I have spent in it has been valuable because I am actually doing something with my life that will pay off in the very near future.

What I have gotton out of my college experience is to connect with different people of my age and major. It was valuable to attend college because you learn more than just school and educational things like math, english, and your major. But you also learn about social interactions and learning how to get out of your comfort zone. And that is what college does to you.

One of the most important things that I have gotten out of college is truly finding out who I am, and what I love to do. I came to realize that I love what I am studying and I can see myself studying for many more years to come. Not only studying but I have taken various activties and leadership positions. I truly do love to study and further my education and my knowledge. I want to be the very best I can be. I think it is vauable for me to continue attending to in order for me to continue to learn more about myself and my education. I want prove something to myself and show myself that even though it can be very difficult and points in time I can make it through. I have definitely gained a strong mentality for being on my own and working hard each day to make it through the different struggles in my life.

The University of San Francisco (USF) intends to "educate minds and hearts to change the world." Not only have I received a physics education, I've gained perspective of the struggles that others go through in this world. For instance, I had no knowledge of the struggles that many go through in prison; however, I was able to study the prison system and how it works in one of my classes. With my knowledge now, I feel that I'll be able to use my technical skills and contribute in making society a better place for future generations. USF has taught me that life isn?t about fame or fortune, but how I can shape the future for the rest of the world. The United States is the wealthiest nation in the world, and I wanted to optimist every resource it has in order to make not only itself better, but other countries as well. Two years ago, I would?ve only thought about getting just a job after graduation would mean success; however, I?ve solely believe that making the world a better place will define my success.

The one thing that I have gotten out of college is that even though it is sometimes overwhelming and I am stressed out it still makes me feel good to know that I am the future and I can do it all with a degree in anything I love and its vaulable to me because I know that somebody would kill to be in my position so I have to take advantage of it while I got it and Im not going to just let this oputunaty pass me by. Im luck and I wouldnt give it up for the would.

In my college experince I got alot to learn about my self and many things that i can improve my education. I learn that there is many open doors that a student can go to study and the school is more challenging and important. By taken any course you like, you will make a difference in the real world. The valuable of attending to college is that you get an opportunity to continue your education for far there more. Also, it is more helpful in your highest education.

Just as I was used to living inside the High school campus, I was used to being spoon fed with all the requirements' deadlines and teachers' pity to us, the students. Because of that, I thought of college as an earthly hell. I did not know what to expect, knowing that college is a world where in decision making- everything is for you to decide. I still remember the first day I stepped inside my college, my knees were shaking, my eyes were dazzling all over the place, and my palms were constantly sweating. But when entered the room, everything seemed to be alright. I realized that college was the closest thing to the real-world scenario- I felt very independent! College to me is very valuable to attend, because It prepares you to situations you thought you could never deal with, it is like an 'all purpose glue'- it is made up in one, for everything you need. I learned how to value my money, through FAFSA's blessed aid, to value education as one of the most important requirements in life, and to use time sufficiently. School is definitely my second home.

I have gained a sense of purpose, confidence, and direction. Returning to school was a gigantic step for my family and me. My time with family has been the hardest sacrifice; however, there is a means to an end. Though it has been the hardest thing I have ever had to do, I wouldn?t change it for the world. There are times, I wish I would have graduated college before starting a family; other times though, I am grateful for waiting. I have a purpose now in life can truly appreciate and be thankful for having the opportunity for advancement. Now more than ever, I understand the value of a good solid foundation. Once I complete the course of study and pass the NCLEX, my career will be a life?s profession.