University of Utah Top Questions

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. For example, I have never felt any more independent in my life and I absolutly love it. The college enviorment has been able to develop me into a more responsible, open minded person. When I go to class now, I actually look forward to what the Professor is going to lecture about while in High School I dreaded the thought of attending class. I have met new people from all parts of the world by joining organizations such as LULAC and Coogs Crew. I also work on campus part-time. My college experience so far has been valueble, because I have a new love and respect for education. If I had chosen not to attend college then I would have missed out on the oppurtunity to be exposed to different cultures and peoples. I have friends that help me focus on my education and because of that it has made the learning process easier. Everyday I learn something new and it is no longer a routine that gets boring. The college experience is really remarkable.

I have learned the valuable skill of time management. I have never really been great at applying this skill. However with my overload of classes for the past two semesters, I really had to learn quickly. College has also enhanced my responsiblities and coping with stress. These are valuable in life in general. I look forward to further advancing my personal as well as interpersonal skills while continuing college. I have a bright future ahead of me and I know I can achieve my goals.

My name is Marilyn. College is an experience I will never forget. I can honestly say I have lived life to the fullest and never gave up when I thought life in itself was over. When I became pregnant with my son, I wondered if I would ever be able to return to school. I never thought I would be where I am today. I always dreamt of going to college and accomplishing something important; and now I am working on my dream. Thinking back to life as a freshman in college makes me realize how valuable it was. My social and emotional growth has been affected by many factors. During my early years I was totally dependent on my parents. I also needed social and moral guidance. I realize now, each and every day, how lucky we are to have family in our lives. Being an only girl I felt extremely well cared for. I was spoiled with love and affection. For years I did not have to compete for attention. Lots of love, patience, and caring, eventually led to my wanting to share that love and caring with others that may need it. Through a love for nursing.

Out of my undergraduate I got a peice of paper. Now that I have had to fight to get in to graduate school I have a eagerness to make every penny of my tuition count and learn something new. I want to be able to give back to my community not just hands on, but with innovative ideas that I could network, and succeed with. I am interested in a specific vulnerable population that I want to make a difference for. I want to be educated in ways to achieve my goals in this field, and continue to work to improve upon other cultures, and aspects of society that are largely ignored.

Since my involvement in the college atmosphere, I have learned many things and will continue to learn many great things. I have enjoyed the vast experiences obtained thus far in my university. Furthermore, I have realized that my college experiences depend primarily on my abilities to share and interact with those around me. I have gained much knowledge and skills from my peers, mentors and strive daily to give back these privileges to my community. I value every single college experience, good or bad, and find that my abilities as well as those around me have grown exponentially. I believe that my college experiences have made me become a better person, and effects my life on a positive continuum. I am grateful for the opportunity to achieve academic excellence as well as improving valuable interpersonal skills. I am also eagar in continuing my education and obtaining more college experiences that impact my life both, directly and indirectly. All in all, I find that my college experiences have made me who

The best thing about the University of Utah is being able to study under a variety of renowned professors. When you think of Nobel Prize winners teaching at a university, your mind porbably goes straight to a school back east. However, we have that too, and it makes all the difference when you're learning a concept from the person who discovered it.

The University of Utah has given me much more than a first rate education, it has given me the opportunity to discover who I truly am. I expected to learn from books and professors, to spend hours in the library, which I did, but what the University of Utah gave me was so much more. I was provided with opportunities to take what I have learned in the classroom and not only apply it but experience it and see it in life. My involvement on campus was limitless, and I immersed myself in Student Government, Student Alumni Association, Sorority, University Committees, Student Fan Clubs, University A'cappella Choir, Service Center and anything to help me grow in learn not just in the classroom but as someone wanting to make a difference in the world. The University of Utah provided me with opportunities to discover who I am, but more importantly it provided me with the greatest opportunity to see my potential and realize who I can become, what I can offer my community and the world.

My course study in engineering has taught me how to find the essential tools to solve problems and implement my knowledge. Finding these essential tools has also enabled me to better manage my own life and delegate my responsibilities in a more timely manner. Overall my experience at the University of Utah has made me grow into a work force ready individual while letting me utilize the many off campus recreation opportunities that are available to all of the students around the University of UTah.

I learned a great deal from the professors and academic advisors here at the U of Utah. It inspired me to apply to graduate school where I now reside. I am very satisfied with my time at Utah and hope more people would consider that university. Being at Hollins University in Virginia is a much different atmosphere, but still a fun experience. I enjoy college and hope you consider me for this scholarship.

I have had my mind opened. I have been introduced to real life. This is very important because it is not possible to be successful without having an open mind.