University of St Thomas-Saint Paul Top Questions

I've been in college since junior year in high school for PSEO, and I've learned a lot. I learn that being in college requires you to be a responsible person. You have to do your readings and assignments, and if you have any questions you have to be assertive and approach the professor. College has taught me to also be responsible financially, not just academically. You have to learn how to balance and budget your money, whether it’s for school or for your personal life. This means filling out your FAFSA on time and buying your books. Not only do you learn to be responsible, but you also learn time management. Learning time management is probably the most important thing I learned from going to college. It benefits you when you’re in school and when you’ve finished school. Time management is being able to effectively manage your time productively. For me that is managing school work load, part time job and a family. It has been valuable to attend college because you gain knowledge, it becomes beneficial in the future and you become a better listener. You should be a professional listener when you graduate.

As of now, I have learned that education is the key to getting a solid job upon graduation. Also, out of my expirience thus far, I have gotten to know a lot of great people who share my passion to learn and to do well in school. It has been valuable to attend this college because it sets all students up for jobs prior to graduation and it also is a college that will get you ready for the real world, whether that is learning to work with people, becoming an expert in a particular job field, etc.

What I've gotten out of my experience in college is to grow up more, take responsibility and it has been a very life changing and valuable to attend.

I have gotten knowledge I will use on the job. Knowledge that will prepare me for my future career. The tuition may be high but the professors are very knowledgable in their field and wish to spread that knowledge to their students. Professors want to see their students get great jobs after they graduate, and encourage them to contact them after graduation to update them on how they're doing.

I have gained not only factual knowledge and skills, but also the ability to discover for myself. The professors teach us not only what to learn, but how to learn and allow us to help in the teaching proccess.

So far, I have gained a lot of knowledge on what it is to be a college student. I have learned a lot about myself, and how independent I can be. I feel that college has helped me become more responsible for my studies, and I am constantly competing with my classmates. The competition is healthy, and I feel that it is valuable to be challenged constantly.

I have gotten a lifetime of valuable skills and knowledge that I believe will help me as I continue down the path toward a profession. I have also made life long friendships and have come to better understand myself--my faith, my values, and where I want to go in life. The support I receive at St Thomas from my teammates, peers, professors, and administrators is immense and incredibly helpful and encouraging as i try to reach my goals--I would not trade it for anything.

As a 'mature' student, I was pleasantly surprised by the welcome I received from all ages of students and instructors. I attended COD, taking three semesters of Writer's Colony where original works were read and critiqued by the professor as well as fellow students. College after high school was not something I could swing back then, but I'm determined to achieve a degree, even at this late date. I was double blessed that I could attend school with my 21 year old son who is doing some basic courses before identifying and choosing a permanent study course. I would love to think that we may be able to attend another learning facility together. Now that the hurdle of returning to school is behind me, I am hoping to enroll at a university for further study in Liberal Arts and espeically in writing. Regardless of your age or situation, I believe school is the greaterst gift to bestow on yourself, whether earning your first degree or moving onto graduate and master course studies, or even jusat following subjects of interest. The challenge from educators and the competition to excel gets your blood miving and your brain cells firing.

College had not started for me until my sophomore year, I finally have a direction with my life. My freshman year hardly seemed like a change from highschool. Despite the fact that I was away from home, the easiness of the class, drama between friends and of course the terrible cafeteria food was all there. It was difficult to make friends at first, these new people are being thrown at you and instantly you are supposed to love and trust them as if you had all along. It seemed like i was watching everyone around me have the typical college experience, while I just did nothing. Classes were fine and yet nothing really sparked my interest, I never had the drive that other people had towards their major classes. Throughout all the relationships and classes, I have learned that this pressure that this is just a stepping stone. Barely anything to really dwell over, it is important to pick the path to a career. Many people think its the end of the world if you pick the wrong major. The truth is information can never be bad, the more we know the better we will be.

I have gained a lot from my college experience. College really teaches you to take responsibility and become more independent. You no longer have parents making sure you go to class, and many teachers do not take attendance, so it is really up to you. It's also an important time because I had to decide what I wanted to do with my life. Making new friends and meeting so many different people is another valuable aspect to me. I came from a small town where everybody knew everybody, so college was really different. It helped me learn to put myself out there and try new things. College is such an important time in one's life, there are so many changes that you have to take advantage of. Attending college is so valuable to me for all of these reasons.