University of Tulsa Top Questions

If i could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, the advice i would give myself would be, study much harder and stay focused in class so my GPA would be higher and i could get academic money from my university. I would also tell myself to take AP classes to prepare myself for the difficultly of college classes. Lastly, i would tell myself to ignore the things that make me unhappy and just focus on living life and having fun and putting the important priorities of life first.

I would tell myself that I would need to make sure and take advantage of the opportunities of the events that go on around campus. I would also tell myself that I need to keep applying for scholarships through the year to help pay for my tuition for the next four years. In addition to this, I would tell myself to get to know the professors sooner, and to get involved with as many organizations as I can.

As an international transfer student from Canada, I felt at home in my first year of university. However, since transferring to The University of Tulsa in Oklahoma as a sophomore in Fall 2011, I feel as though I have grown and learned so much. Attending college here in Tulsa has taught me many skills that are long-lasting. Given recent research that reveals that college students often leave college without having learned much more than when they entered, I consider myself forutnate to have had such a positive experience in the past few months. I have learned how to interact with people from other cultures and of other nationalities, I have had my professors challenge me academically, and I have participated in an athletics program that demands the maximum from me every single day. While these sound like romantic concepts, they are not easy to achieve on a daily basis. The support that my professors, peers, and coaches have provided me is what makes life at TU enjoyable and profitable. I have no doubts that, looking back, I will count these years as some of the most positive of my life, and I am thankful to spend them at TU.

College is a very exciting and a life alternating experience in so many ways. For me I have gotten a lot out of college because I wanted to. College can be can very beneficial if you are motivated, ambitious and willing to work hard. I have been very involved in different organization here on campus in order to get the most out of my college experience. In doing this I gained great friends, good time management skills, leadership experience, created a great social network and a foundation for my career. We are always told to go to class get good grades and prepare ourselves for the working world. I have done all of that but what people never tell you what else college has to offer. Things like good friends, fun, unforgettable experiences, things not to do, dealing with finances, and living on your own are just as important. Putting a value to my college education is not possible. It is priceless because I have gained so much from my 3 years here. I know that the things I have learned here will affect how I live the rest of my life in a good way.

University of Tulsa was my first college experience, so it definitely has a special place in my heart.

I have learned to be open to new experiences, and that there is always something new to learn.

Attending college has taught me how to be independent, self-motivated, and an responsible young women. I learned that you cannot wait for good things to just happen. If you want change you have to go out there and work for it. My mind set is no longer focused on me and how I can make my life better. It is on how I can use my experiences and knowledge I gain throughout my college career to provide assistance to whomever might need a hand. I am not the only person in this world there are so many people on this earth who don’t have the opportunity to receive an higher education. By continuing my education I add value to my life knowing that when I finish I can contribute to a greater purpose on this earth. The goal is not to have money but life without struggle.

From my college experience I have gained a new sense of independence. Living on campus has given me a new found freedom from my parents, which is said to be necessary to develop into a mature adult. I am now able to make decisions concerning when I do my homework, what time I go to bed, where I eat my meals, what I do with my spare time, and what kind of part-time job I have. These small things have definitely had a large impact on my time management and my future goals. Thanks to this new independence I have found significant value in my education. I realize that without a college education it will be much more difficult for me to obtain my goals. I am constantly told that life is much easier the smarter you are. Though I don't agree with this statement fully, I do agree that knowledge is a fundamental key to success. As I have entered the college world as an independent woman, I have not only gained scholastic knowledge, but knowledge of the world. This gain in knowledge may seem difficult now, but will pay off in the end.

I was once a shy, insecure girl that never wanted to do anything other than stay to myself and go unnoticed. My biggest fear was going up and talking to people; I was so afraid of not being all they expected. Going to college helped me to see that people will accept you for who you are. Everyone has something to offer, whether it’s telling funny jokes or giving good advice. Attending college has been valuable to me because it has helped me discover that I do not have to worry about being what people expect, I can just be Sherry. My college experience has shown me that being the true me allows me to obtain the things I want in life.

Yes college is here to teach us responsibility, to mature, and to prepare us for our careers, but it is so much more than that. College teaches us how to live through LIFE! I have learned through college that it's not always fair, but no matter how unfair it seems I make that smile and keep on pushing because that's life. College has also taught me about friendship. Just because someone isn't in your sorority or where pearls everyday doesn't they aren't worthy of your time. Every person comes with thier own good traits and different walks of life in which we all can learn something from. College has taught me to take the best out of every situation, person, and experience, learn from the bad and grow into a new person. It teaches us to handle life. Many believe it's just something we do to get a fancy job, but have you ever wondered why we take pointless classes? Or why we got a C when you know you deserved an A? College is here to prepare us for the world and what it will deal us. Hopefully we'll gain worldly knowledge.