University of Utah Top Questions

It has been most valuable for me to attend the University of Utah because I learned the value of education. When I first started at the U I was 18 years old and not sure what I wanted to study, I received a Pell Grant due to financial aid. In my first few semesters at the University, I did not do my best in my classes and I even failed some classes. I took for granted the free education that was being provided at the time. I moved out on my own and learned what it was to work for what i had. I decided to go back to school and was no longer eligible for Pell Grants. I have been working full time and attending school part time for about three years and it has been difficult to pay tuition, but I make it work somehow. I am thankful to the University's policy to not extend Pell Grants to those who waste them away. I learned a valuable lesson, that you must work hard for what you have and since then I have been more dedicated than ever to strive for all 'A's.

I have learned to take advantage of study sessions offered by professors and the school. It has been valuable to me because I have done better on tests and actually feel like I am a part of the class.

My college experience has allowed gained knowledge of the medical field. It has been valuable to attend because I know this entire educational process will benefit me in the long run. I understand what my career options are and I have had the oppotunity to attend courses of different majors. Through exploration of a career came with a discovery of what I wanted to become. I have learned from attending college that I am independent and hardworking. I have discovered my identity as Liana Uyen Nhu Ho. I have become my own counselor by researching courses to register for, extracurricular activities, research, and job opportunities pertaining to the medical field. The best experience I have gained has been understanding that real life does not always have a fairytale ending. You have to work your hardest for what you want and hopefully you will attain that goal. In my case, my goal is to get accepted into medical school at the University of Utah.

One of the main experiences that I have gotten out of attending Columbia College, is the opportunity to learn and grow within myself. I have always wanted to return to school someday, to obtain my educational goals, not only for myself, but for my family as well. During my four years at Columbia College I have had the opportunity to experience the small class size to give me the reassurance that I needed so that I could learn the things I needed to, and give me the opportunity to advance my education to a higher learning instition to obtain my master's in counseling.

I am 32 and have been working in manual labor jobs most of my life. I am not ashamed of this and appreciate that I have been able to support my family in this way. I have come to realize that at some point my body will not tolerate the punishment I put it through for work and for that reason I am very motivated to educate myself. I would like to transition to not only working with my hands but to also work with my mind and heart to help others. I am very excited about this new phase of life and a new ability to serve others with a new skill set. I have no doubt that I will do well and become a well educated nurse.

I was able to recieve a diploma in dental assisting which has allowed me to begin a career, which to me is more than just a job. I learned valuable things through my experience such as working as a professional, being able to provide a skill set my potential employers are looking for, and making an impact in my everyday working environment. My college experience has given me confidence, and was a path that I felt that I needed to get my life back on track. I grew in knowledge, socially, and learned values along the way. I interacted with others that I feel I could have lifelong friendships with, and my teachers were so wonderful that I will never forget their kindness and encouragement. They were excellent role models and made my transfermation exciting each step of the way. I learned more than just the material that they taught me; I learned graciousness, and professional attributes that no book could ever have displayed. My college experience so far has been one of the best times in my life, and I hope the rest will live up to and surpass the such wonderful beginning.

The University of Utah has offered me a great college experiences. I am working towards two Bachelor of Science degrees, one in Urban Planning, and the other in Environmental Studies. All of my courses have been very useful and I look forward to my future career when I graduate. I have always had a good experience with my Professors, who are always willing to offer extra help. The Univesity has offered so many opportunities to enhance my education. This spring I plan to intern at one of the University's urban gardens, and study abroad in Norway for the summer. I have always been able to find a job through the Universities career fairs, which helps me to pay for school. Being so close to the mountains I enjoy the mountain biking and skiing during my free time. The location of the University is so beautiful, I feel lucky to be here. I have enjoyed my college experience so much because of the opportunties that the University has offered to me during my time here.

My college experience has shown me the value of dicipline. It has given me a strong work ethic and a paitience when things are hard. I think that in terms of being a student I have developed an attitude of "work hard, play hard", as in when it is time to work, work hard, and when its time to relax, relax. My college experience has taught me to be present in what I am pursueing. Its easy to think to far ahead or to think to far back in your life, but I have learned that it is important to live in the present, and to know that the work I do now is valueable. It is important to not worry, or be anxious, because I cannot get things done, or add one more hour to my life by doing so. I know that by going to college I am working to make the world a better place, working hard to educate myself so that I may educate others. My college experience has been valuable becuse it has shown me a lonelieness in the world, and at the same time the means to overcome it.

I love the environment and ablity to do what i want in the environment that i wish. Being a neuromuscular massage therapist is just the first step in the many goals and schooling that i wish to acomplish.

College to me is a time to discover your passion in life and learn how to better the world with that passion. Whether it be music, science, math or english; each person can and will make a difference in the world whether they know it or not. I have learned to capture my beliefs and encorporate them into my education and choosing where I want my life to go and how I want to influence society. Though at times my classes can seem so long and tedious, I now realize that they are my key to becoming the person I want to be and just some necessary stepping stones on the pathway to my future and making my dreams come true.