University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Top Questions

UW-Eau Claire has offered me a variety of experiences that are valueable, rewarding, and unforgettable. This college has supplied me with the knowledge and understanding of my field that is needed to be very successful in the future. At this college students are encouraged and rewarded for hard work, leadership, and participation in class, on campus and in volunteering and making a difference on campus and in the community. Resources for every aspect of a student's college career are available for student to take advantage of and learn from. The students, professors, and staff promote a positive learning environment filled with diversity and challenges in their teachings and learning. Professors and staff care about their students in a way that is filled with interaction on and off campus in a positive and respectful manner. The opportunities to succeed are numerous and varied fitting the needs of all who attend. The student life is exciting, entertaining, opportunistic, and can be a little wild and crazy, but all in good fun. UW-Eau Claire has prepared me for my future, along with giving me some great memories along the way.

I could say debt and great friends but the truth is that I feel a great sense of accomplishment and ownership from the experiences that I went through and the work that I put in. During all 5 years of my first degree I worked 40 hours a week and received a management job in my Sophmore year. This accomplishment helped me relate alot of my course work in business studies to my current job with a fast growing company! Other than the personal gain and accomplishments I have endured, I have never taken college or my professors for granted. I have developed great friendships with many of my peers as well as leaders in particular industries around the community. I truly believe that the value of college is measured by what you put into it. A college degree does not get you a great job automatically. My first undergraduate degree has helped me understand the very importance of being a leader in classroom discussions, partaking in campus organizations and the community, and getting the most out of the experience no matter how busy or occupied you are. My approach into my second degree are greatly influenced by these experiences.

I have recieved alot of infromation,learning, and understanding through my experience in college so far. I have recieved alot of great information on the classes that I need to take to achieve what I want to become. I have recieved alot of information about scholarships that can help me continue going to college. I have learned alot in all my classes that I have taken so far. I have learned alot about my major and what I want to become. I learned that if i put a 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort into my studies im guranteed to succeed and fulfill my dreams. After taking some of my classes at college, I have a better understanding of my major. I also have a better understanding on how many classes you need to take to recieve a certain amount of credits. Everyday im understanding more about life as a college student. Attending college has been so valuable to me because, im taking my education one step further and trying to become a better person in life. Its also been valuable to me because I want to help other people get to where im at, and help other people become more interested in college

I have gotten a so much from my first year being at college. One thing that I thought college was going to be was a piece of cake. No one told me it would be this difficult. The teachers expect a great deal from you, all the homework and reading involved and resident life. Being involved in my dorm has helped my college experience termendiously; we have study groups, wing activities, hall council, all of which have helped me meet some great people who are in the same boat as me. I was very home sick at first was in this state that I could not do this whole college thing anymore but with the help from friends on my floor, my RA, and parents, I have realized how great college is. If I had not come here I would not be reaching my goal of becoming an elementary school teacher. I will also be the first in my family to graduate from college and I feel that is a great achievement. I want to show everyone that I can do this.

I believe my college education has been custom tailored to the way I learn. I went to a technical school and I won't change anything I learned in my 2 years. I really enjoyed learning and still do. College education is the best way to go. I gained so much information even going to three different schools, but staying in one for 2 years was even better. I gained networking skills along with ability to learn how teachers teach and help students with difficult learning styles, such as myself. College education puts you ahead of the pack, other people see how much hard work you've put behind yourself. Employers are looking to see that you can communicate successfully in a work enviroment and I've gained that through my experience.

College has given me the opportunity to explore my strengths and weaknesses, and to step outside of the box in my learning. So many great things have come out of just being aware of what is going on around me on campus. I've been given the chance to do research with a great professor in the material science department, which is something that I had never pictured myself doing. College has been so great so far, and I can only see it getting better and better every year.

I have gotten so much out of my college experience i dont even know where to start. I am a very shy, quiet person naturaly and going to a new place with all new people really threw me out of my comfort zone. Going to my first class was hard because I was scared that it was going to be too much for me. My first chemistry class was when i realized this is right where is was supposed to be. The teacher made it so easy for class participation and just made a great learning environment; it was completely different then my high school experience. I have learned so much so far not just in class but in life. I have become a stronger more independent person and also totally cured myself of my shyness problem! I can't even imagine what my life would be like if i hadn't attended college and i dont want to!

Attending college has been a very valuable experience that has given me good friends, exposure to new ideas, and great learning opportunities. I have also had the chance to get involved in my college community through volunteer work, and tutoring ESL students. I have had wonderful professors and advisors who have helped me to persue my interests and passions. My college experience is preparing me for a bright, productive, and fulfilling future.

Perseverance . I had a sense of what perseverance was before college, but here that trait in me has become outwardly strong. I no longer question my goals or the point of what I'm accomplishing. I strive to be the best because I finally realize everyone else is doing the same. Other people push me at college in a way I didn't have in high school. In college, I understand what it means to push myself. This trait has not only helped in school, but in my personal life as well. My friend acquired a drug problem upon entering college. She grew distant, unhappy. Seeing this in her made me realize what I never wanted to become, and in turn showed me what to become. I needed focus. Without college, I wouldn't have the pressure I need to succeed.

I have learned much about myself, my passions, talents, and weaknesses. I have learned about the world beyond my self and gained a greater understanding of my place and purpose within it.

College is a very unique exsperience for each indiviual. You make college what you want it to be. For me college has shown has given me independence. Unlike high school, college is a place you must really want to be in order to succeed. I want to graduate in good standings, so to me studing is more important than all the parties that are happening in college. College will give me the education that I need to succeed throughout my life. Once I graduate college, I will have gained a higher education, a better look at the diversity surrounding me, and a better understanding of the independence I will need once I graduate. Attending any college is indeed a great exsperience as long as you make it one.

So far in my college experience, I have learned so much about myself. I have learned that I can be self-sufficient, as well as successful. I had doubts about the rigorous nursing coursework, but I excelled beyond what I had expected of myself, and I am so proud of what I have achieved this past year. I have learned that I can do anything that I set my mind to. I also learned that I can do all of this on my own, without my parents constantly overlooking me. It is important to develop a sense of self and self-sufficiency early on in your college career so you can establish yourself as a member of society in the years to come. I can't wait to start my life after college; I know that I can and will succeed, because college has taught me that.

Attending the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire has been an amazing experience in my life. I have learned many valuable skills that can be applied to my future career as well as my social life, and have figured out who I am and who I want to be. Since my university is a liberal arts school, I have taken many classes and joined clubs that do not directly apply to my major but have increased my general knowledge about the world and have helped make me a more well-rounded person. Over the years, I have been in clubs that teach fencing, ballroom dancing, and photography, just to name a few. I have also learned to appreciate different cultures through classes, school events, and study abroad. UWEC really emphasizes studying abroad, and last semester, I studied in Winchester, England. I learned so much about the world and the different cultures in it, and I know I will use what I learned from that amazing experience for the rest of my life and my future career. All in all, being a student at this university has been an enriching and valuable experience, and I cannot imagine my life without it.

Attending college has allowed me to mature and learn. The professors treat you as adults and make you grow quickly by giving you responsibilities to manage yourself. Also the content of the various subjects allow you to learn new and exciting things. I have enjoyed attending classes and learning as much as I can. I realize I enjoy learning and want to know more. I'm not too thrilled with exams but learning is exciting. As a future educator, my love of learning will be an assest as I hope to instill this love to my students. I know that my students will be teaching me every day and therefore I will be learning as much as they will be learning too. I really enjoy college and find it fullfilling. It opens my mind, allows me to understand others and their cultures and it teaches me new strategies for me to use in the future. The two years that I have experienced has been benificial and hopefully next year as I attend a four year university I will continue to grow and learn but I plan to add the social aspect of college.

I have not learned only the concepts applicable to my major, but who I am and where I want to go in life. It has made me a better person through school work and the people I have met here.

So far, during my college experience I was able to find my true self. I am a lot more confident and now know its okay to just be myself; there is no reason to be someone your not. Its been valuable because I know what is expected of me in life, and I know that if I work hard and but my best effort forward I can do and be anything I want.

While my college experience started at the University of St. Thomas and has continued at UWEC both places have contributed to my college experience. St. Thomas was not the right fit for me and I learned that having people around you who you can relate to is important. I felt disconnected from my peers and consequently lost interest in class and had my grades drop. I made the decision to transfer to UWEC because of this. Here my experiences have been much better. I have made new friends, improved upon my grades and developed interest in campus orginizations such as KT Community Board. UWEC has taught me that with the right atmosphere you can be yourself and at the same time succeed. I have also learned that attending college furthers your chances out in the workforce. While recently looking for internship opportunities I observed that the criteria under requirements always included either attending college or graduating from college. The other thing I believe makes college something valuable to attend is that you expand yourself through the opportunities offered there. At college you come into contact with a lot of different kinds of people and this is essential for the workforce.

College has given me the chance to find out who I am as my own person. My entire life I have had my parents watching over me and my family dictating my actions, but once I arrived at college all of this changed. I did not have anybody constantly looking over my shoulder, and I was able to make decisions for myself. It has truly been an experience to live on my own. I have proven to myself that I am mature enough to stay within my boundaries, as well as that responsibility is one of the most important characteristics a person can have. If I had not traveled so far away from home, I do not believe I would have discovered all of this. Being put out of my comfort zone and with many people who I did not have much in common with showed me exactly who I am. I now know that no matter what situation I am put into, I will be able to come out of it successfully and having accomplished what I went in to do.

My experience has been an interesting one at Eau Claire. I transfered to Eau Claire to play basketball and I was exctied to start the semester out and get into season. However, before I knew it I was in the hospital getting ready to have an impacting surgery where I wouldn't be able to walk for 4-6 weeks. I had no idea how I was going to make it to upper campus up the hill to my classes on time. But thankfully Eau Claire had a van service for people who were disabled, and all my worries went away. I have grown as a person from my surgery, but being at Eau Claire made my life a lot easier because everyone was accomadating to me and my needs seeing as I couldn't walk, which I was trully thankful for!

When I first came to school I was excited but nervous at the same time. I was excited to learn new things and meet new people, but nervous about how hard the classes might be. After attending college for a semester, I have learned so much. I learned how to live independently from my parents and how to manage my time wisely. I also learned how to loosen up around new people and not be so shy. After being at college for this short time, I have also learned how to eat healthier and take care of my body. Also I learned that I shouldn't have been so nervous about my classes because, although they can be tough at times, there are always people willing to help you if you take the initiative to ask for help. These traits and habits that i have learned over the year, are traits that I can carry with me even after college, and that is why my college education has been so valuable thus far. I learned that we as college students are not only learning the coursework, but also life skills that will affect us throughout our lives.