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.