Aurora University Top Questions

Take advantage of every single opportunity given to you to learn something that is going to help in the long run. Stay away from anything that is a complete waste of your time and energy. Be productive everyday and stay in tract of your daily progress. Embrace discipline and sacrifice. Enjoy fully your last year!

I need to learn how to properly study and budget things like time and money. Remembering how bad I was senior year into my freshman year of college, I lost a lot of money and time in doing things that weren't essential to my college career such as going out with friends, watching tv and playing games instead of homework, and taking naps all day over doing my homework or studying. I didn't get a hold of how to actually study so that I retain the information that I need until my sophomore year at Aurora University. My freshman year I didn't come out with the best of grades like what I have now as a junior and I think going back and changing my attitude my senior year would've definitely fixed that. I was also bad about being responsible with my money and so when I moved off campus to save money for my parents, I struggled a lot with making ends meet for myself. In high school I was beyond careless with my money, so in college I learned the hard way on how to support myself. I'm now a successful college student.

I have grown tremedously in many areas of my life within these past two years at Miami Dade's Honors College. Knowing what I know now, the first advice I would give to myself as a high school senior would be, do not doubt yourself. Within the first week of college, I was overwhelmed by the high demands set on me and new surroundings. Consquently, I was shy and did not have the confidence I have now. I would also tell myself that choosing your major will take time, but follow the journey because you will learn more about yourself than any period of your life thus far. Lastly, I would tell myself to began classes in the summer before everybody else does; that way you will start ahead. I honestly do not think that my life would change drasticly even after speaking to my high school senior self because I have given the best effort I could possibly give in order to transfer to the institution of my choice. Winning this scholarship will further enable me to meet my academic and career goals. Thank you for your consideration.

The number one piece of advice I would give myself if I could speak to high-school-senior-me would be to apply for scholarships. When I was a senior in high school, I had a plan for paying for college all worked out, and when everything fell through, I was left scrambling. The best advice I could have received would have been to fill out all of the tedious paperwork and apply for as many scholarships as possible. In addition to that, I would encourage myself as a high school senior to work harder to maintain the friendships that I had during the summer after graduation. We all knew we would drift apart once school actually started, but what none of us was expecting was a summer of preparation to dismantle our relationships. Finally, I would remind myself to bring plenty of photos from home with me when I moved into college; I found myself missing my family and my old life more than I would have thought possible. It's all worth it, but it's more difficult than you think.

I would tell myself that community college is an excellent choice to start my college education, but that I should also have a few set four year schools in mind so that I can plan out my courses as best as I can. I would tell myself to EXPLORE. Explore colleges, explore programs, explore career paths, and explore majors that interest me. I have changed my major a few times and though it hasn't necessarily held me back, it has confused me and made college a little more stressful. College doesn't always have to be the same opportunity for everyone. For some it's about getting away, learning to be independent, making new friends, and partying. I've learned college, for me, has been about taking on the role as an "adult," working toward a career, and having fun along the way. I stressed for so long about staying home and attending community college because I didn't think it'd be fun. I had more fun in my first two years at community college than I have in my first semester at a four-year school! I wish I'd known all of this in high school!

I would tell myself to study at least three days before a test so I'm not doing it the night before at ten at night. I would also tell myself to work as hard as possible because it will help out with the classes I would be taking. I would also tell myself to take one more college class my senior year in high school that way I could get ahead and have a full year done instead of only 19 credits. I would also tell myself that I need to pick one sport to play in college instead of playing two. Playing two sports is difficult, but you make a lot of new friends. I think I was prepared well in high school for college.

Yanni, throughout your senior year you will recieve plenty of chances to procrastonate. However if instead of procrastinating you decide to do all of your work ahead of time you will find yourself being much better off. Turning in your homework on time is very valuable and a simple way to boost your grade point average. If you need any help, instead of trying to figure out things for yourself, do not be afraid to ask for a teachers assistance. Little do you know, they want you to achieve more than you do yourself. You should get a job and start learning how to save and manage your money, college is expensive and you want to be able to have a few dollars in your pocket as you go through your day to day. Make sure you study hard for test because 85{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of being smart is being prepared. If you usee some if not all of these tips you will be a lot better off throught the rest of highschool and on your way to college.

If I were given the chance I would tell myself not to drop out the first time I tried. I would say to my young, sometimes stupid, self that it is not too hard. Get your priority strait and get to class and do the homework. There is much to learn in school you are still young and don’t know everything The better you assert yourself, and manage your time; the more you will get out of your schooling. In turn the better equipped you will be to tackle the challenges of the real world. I would say to him, you could go and get a job right now making a decent wage. You could even support yourself and get all of lives necessities; such as a place to live, food to eat, and cloths to where. With all of the necessary expenses there is not much left for the entertainment expenses in your budget. I know myself and I do love to be entertained. The most important thing that I would tell myself is you can do it. Getting a degree is not something I thought I could accomplish when I was in high school.

I would tell myself, put forth more effort towards your studies instead of worrying about what Friday night is going to bring. I would not change anything about myself I would just sat him down and explain how important school is. I would then continue to say, Jonathon continue to set forth goals and do not let anyone talk you down. Joining the Marine Corps is going to be the best thing that could ever happen to you. Though you already have your mind set on that, that does not mean for you to just take your studies and grade point average lightly during your last years of high school. Continue to have a social life but your friends will not help your career in the long run. You will accomplish great things during your Marine Corps career but college is a different story. Do not worry, you will be highly content with your accomplishments in the future.

I would have told myself to go straight into college instead of taking a break to figure out what I want out of life. Being a parent and a wife so a military service member teaches you that you need to be the best you can for your family. For me to be my best I need to get a degree and obtain a good job in order to provide for my family. I have taken into consideration that my husband my deploy one day and not come back and with my education and work experience I am not confident that right now I can provide for my children. Going back to school and getting a good education is the only way for me to provide for my children and make their dreams come true. If I had gone to school straight out of high school I wouldn't worry so much about their future.

If I could go in time and talk to my self in my senior year of high school I would tell myself that I should be careful with my college scheduling for my major Commercial Art: Digital Technologies. The first two semesters I should not take all my electives, englishes, maths, and sciences first because it left me with just my major's necessary art classes for the last two semesters. Taking four to five art classes in one semester alone is very time consuming and stressful when all the classes give weekly projects that would take eight to ten hours each to complete for a decent grade. I would also tell myself to practice animation, and using all the adobe programs early on so I can build up my portfolio faster. I would finally tell myself to go to my professors' office hours and ask plenty of questions pertaining to scholarships, my major, and transfering to a school with a bachelor program for animation. All of this would have helped me focus on my work and goals instead of sacrificing the quality due to a tight schedule.

I am a practicing nurse and I have to take College Algebra and Statistics. I am having a horrible time with Algebra. I wish I could go back and explain to that girl in high school how important math would be to me in the years to come. It is important in my everyday life, but I have found that I can't even help my kids when they need help in Algebra. I also got married and had a baby right out of high school, I am still married to the same man, we are still in love! I don't regret having my child, however, I would have told that girl to wait and have children after college. Going from high school to being a wife, mother and working was hard enough, but I also added college classes at night. So, I kept going to classes and was finally able to enter into nursing school with the support of my sons and husband. Now they support me while I pursue my goal of teaching nursing school. I would have told that senior girl to learn all the math possible and love who she is!

Dear Evelyn, First of all, I would like to say congratulations on making it this far through high school. You're almost there but this is only the beginning of the rest of your life. I will encourage you to apply to as many scholarships as you possibly can. I also encourage you to apply to state universities. You're a bright girl and you should not think less of yourself. Do not worry about the money now; there are scholarships and financial aid that will get you through school. What’s more, you have a supporting family that will help you reach your goals of becoming a social worker. Get informed and ask for help. Don't wait until the last minute to do things. Prioritizing is key, you’ll see that hard work pays off. Before you can help others, you must be willing to get helped. You need others to guide you towards a great college experience. I want you to know that everything will work out just fine if you just dedicate yourself to the things that matter. Sincerely, Evelyn... from the future. P.S. Have fun in prom!

well according to my high school experience, i was a good student, i always pay attention while the professor is explaining, but when i entered the university i changed toward the best like i started to take the highest grades in my class and i started to gain a good gpa. Finally i would advice myself to keep the hard work that i am doing because without a diplome no one can have a good future.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would say, "life is what you make it. Things are never going to just get handed to you, if you want something to happen you're going to have to work for it, and give it your all. Make people notice you, be the person you want to be, and never, I mean never let anyone get in the way of the goals you set for yourself. Mentally you are limitless and our ambition can take us anywhere we would like to go. It took me a long time to realize our full potential and to understand that we are our own best advocate. College is going to open your eyes up to so many things and you need to take the opportunities that I did not. Take advantage! Not just of the opportunities, but of the resources provided by the college. These are moments of your life you will never get back, get involved, be a part of organizations, show your full potential. Like we always say, " go big or go home.""

If i could go back in time i would tell myself, life is too short to stress, you should follow what your heart tells you rather than anyone els. You shouldnt think about what your gut sais, because what you do is not baised on what is right or wrong for your life, rather what you would love to do in your life. No matter what you do it will be right for you. It may just be a different path than you thought. I would also tell myself to fill out as many scholarships as possible, because my mom cant afford to pay all the money she is which truly makes me feel like i didnt do enough in highschool. Finally i would tell myself to love my childhood, not that life is hard right now but i wish i would have enjoyed the time i had not to worry about what i want to do with the rest of my life. I wish i could have done everything that made me happy then, because now its all about what i need.

The advice I would give myself would definetly be to start practicing time management and developing good study habits. In high school there is not a lot of outside work and preperation for classes. In college you spend more time for classes outside of class than in them. It is extremely hard to go from not really studying for anything t needing to study for absolutly everything. I am still figuring out what the best way for me to study is and if I would have started in highschool I would already been ready for my first few exams. Another piece of advice would be to practice time management, in high school everything is pretty planned out for you. When you get to college you need to balance your classes, school work, work, working out and a social life and you have complete freedom. It takes some adjustments in figuring out how you need to spend your time so that you have a good balance. The work load packs on fast and before you know it you have more than you can handle. Things need to be taken one step at a time.

Take a math class, and do not slack on homework! College classes are difficult and you can not afford to ditch class, or to fall asleep in class. Make sure you go to bed at a decent hour and eat breakfast. Learn good study habbits how to get organized. Do not be affraid to ask for help or to seek out some one who can help you with what you need.

As a highschool senior, I was constantly worried about the future and what it held for me. I had so many doubts about my field of choice and fears of not being able to succeed in such a competitive field. What I have learned since then, is that the first couple years of college are to explore your interests and strengths. If you have doubts about the major you have chosen, then it probably is not suited for you and it is never to late to change it. The major you choose is one that is supposed to make you happy and when you have a career someday, it is something you enjoy doing and does not even feel like work. College is life-changing because it is an "on your own" way of learning. Teachers in highschool practically hold your hand all four years, whereas in college it is up to you to show up for class, study, and read the material. However, you are only going to get out of the class what you put into it, so it is important to give it your all.

Knowing what i know now, I would tell my high school senior self to seek help from professors, and learning centers on campus, as early as possible. During my first two years at Aurora University, I placed alot of "luggage" on my doorstep and soon realized that I could not carry them all in. I was on the track team, working two jobs, and trying to keep up with my college courses and studying, and things were looking rough. However, instead of seeking help early, I waited until the last minute and ended up falling behind. I am now retaking classes in an effort to graduate college with a higher GPA, instead of letting my mistakes weigh me down in the long run.

At one time or another you might have pondered that nagging question that you ask yourself when you are typing up more papers then you feel there are trees left, “If I could go back in time would I change anything?” If you didn’t consider the advice of others and look at all of your options to make the best choice possible, then you may have a case of decision making remorse on your hands. Looking back, I would offer advice in a few key areas if I was a high school senior all over again. First, find and follow your true passion. Get paid for the thing you love to do and it will not feel like you’re working at all. Secondly, always do your best. If you set the standard high then you won’t have regrets. Finally, don’t give up. It’s not always important how fast you finish the race, but the fact that you finish it!

I would not get in trouble, i would have done better with my GPa and taken high school serious. i would have been more involved in school and listern to my mother. i now know to be the only college graduate in my family requires work and commitment.

If I could give my high school self advice I would tell myself that you need to stay focus and don't lose sight of why you wanted to go to college for in the first place. Never let up on your ambition and that when dealing with the school stay vilgilant and be consistent when asking your aid and classes for your degree. I would tell him that you shouldnt mess around and if you don't understand something in class then you need to go to your teacher and discuss what you don't understand and ask for more aid. I woud tell my younger self to be more involved when I get there and realy get to know everyone thats there so that he'll have more contacts for his network. Iwould tell my younger self that transistioning from high school to college is somewhat familiar at first but changes as the first few months go by and you will have to be ready fo it when it comes.

I would tell myself not to be so hard on myself. Trying to be accepted in high school is so important while you are there, but when you graduate it doesn't even matter. What truely matters is your grades and your relationships with your close friends and family because they are going to be the ones to help you grow into a better person. Involving yourself in things that are so miniscule and temporary won't help you become who you are meant to be. You need to ask yourself, 'will I really be concerned with this 3 months from now?' and a majority of the time the answer will be no, even if you think the world is ending at the time. Be true to yourself and work hard for the right things and it will all pay off in the end and you will be able to say that you enjoyed highschool and you'll be able to mature in the right ways for when you enter into college.

I would tell myself not to work at Target because that job was a big waste of time and give myself the know how information on how to fill out the FAFSA, as well tell myself to be careful when it comes to taking student loans from Sallie Mae and to apply to as many schlorships as possible and go to Harold Washnigton Community College directly after graduating because any other type of school would be a waste of time and money unless I wanted to learn a trade like Electrician, then transfer to Aurora University becuase more of the credits will transfer and the less amount of classes and to get a work study to help pay for any out of pocket expenses. If I am able to do that then I most likely to be able to provide for myself by the time I am 22 instead of waiting til the age of 24 to go back to school and wasting my time working at all those jobs, and going to schools that didnt really help accomplish anything and have more time to even taking up another major/trade or traveling abroad.

Going back to my high school days, i would like to change a lot of things. Planning ahead of time is always the key to success and allows us to keep monitoring our education track. Starting off as a freshman in high school, i wish students including myself were more mature. The cool high school days over power you so much that you waste your entire year making foolish mistakes. The same goes for your sophomore year, when students are busy making new friends, hanging out at high school parties. Nobody really cares about what classes to take, how to plan your courses for your intended major in college. Students dont really worry about all this stuff until their senior years. Within no time, all of a sudden they are bombarded with these application requirements, pre-requisites, better SAT or ACT scores. With so many things to worry about all at once, student mess up the most important year of their high school and thus inturn hurt their acceptance into colleges. I wish i could go back and make all students realise the importance of college and how to plan ahead for the transition.

I'd probably tell myself that college is a lot better than high school. I'd also tell myself that keeping a hard work ethic and good study habbits are integral parts of being a college student. I'd also tell myself to make sure to apply to be an Resident Assistant as it has broadened my horizons greatly, and I've become a more mature person because of it. Being an RA has developed my communication and leadership skills to a point my younger self would not believe was possible. Moving out of my home onto campus and experiencing campus life has been one of the most important experiences that I've gone through, even though it has been tough at times. I would tell my younger self not to give up and to keep on going.

I would consider fiancial aid options more wisely to prevent unnecesary financial hardships during the school year as well as to decrease bedt after college. I would look into campus life to ease college transition as it is very important to feel welcome at a new community. I would select a school that offers study abroad programs to enrich my cultural and career field in nursing to explore and note the differences within healthcare systems in order to provide and advocate for better healthcare systems. I would also select a bigger college campus within an urban area as that is the type of living setting i feel the most comfortable living in.

I would tell myself to stop worrying about the little things and to get more experience in my chosen field. I would say to take the time to get to know people better and enjoy life, and get involved in things you that are interesting to me. Work hard when you need to, and put an effort into subjects I have a hard time with, and to know that getting help with something you have a hard time understanding is not bad; everyone understands things differently and getting help shows that you want to understand the subjects.

Talking to students that live on campus bring a vacuum, they don't supply them. Wash your hands, don't touch your face, and take some additional vitamin C. College campuses are germier than preschools. Check your email and schedule before the first day of class. Colleges like to change rooms and it will save lots of embarrassment. College students gain weight because of the bad food choices they offer, bring your own healthy food. Read, Read, Read. Stay on top of your work, it makes life easier. Exercise to relieve stress. Schedule fun in your week, enjoy the experience, and remember you will make friends.

Leave your past at home and enjoy yourself. Don't try to keep your high school relationship going. Set yourself free and enjoy yourself without having to worry about what is going on back home. Be yourself. Be free. Don't allow the opinions of others to snuff out your true personality. The love you have for yourself is the most attractive quality you could ever have.

I would have told myself to get more involved. Join more clubs, volunteer more. That way I would have had more experiences under my belt that could have gave me an edge on other students who I will have to compete with in the future for my career. I also would have told myself more about what to expect from living on campus. I, like many highschool students, thought living in a dorm on a college campus would be all about the parties and social life. However now that I have lived on campus I know that college involves a lot of rigerous course work that one really needs to put alot of effort into. I have also learned that many students, like myself, are not into the party aspect of the dorm life.

By attending college I have been able to and expected to be self-directed. Studying, getting to school on time, juggling my sports, school and work schedule-that’s all me. It has been valuable for me to attend, because i am becoming more confident and independent. I believe i can meet the challenges that lie ahead. Another reason that i find college valuable is that i am being exposed to a lot of new ideas and ways of thinking. For that reason, i am not only becoming independent on how i conduct my daily life but i am becoming independent in my thinking. I think I’m doing the right thing by going to college. Not only have i learned to be more independent in my thinking, but also the action that i take on a daily basis. College has proved itself to be challenging, but i believe it is preparing me for what is to come in my future.

The experience of attending a college to further one's education places an emphasis on your life to become a better person. The knowledge of earning a degree in the particular major I am studying or will be studying allows me to go into world and make a difference in society. College allowed me to have a different prospective on life. It enables individuals to challenge themselves. There is always a stepping stone in life, and college is the place to start planning your future. I have never felt any reason to regret attending college. I have grown to become a stronger person, and seize every opportunity which is placed in my path. From a young age I wanted to become a doctor, and as I grow the desire became more intense. My perserverance, and determination are definite characteristics I have developed. This driven driven enables me to pursue my goal of becoming a doctor. Society will have an educated person to help them accomplish their goal of making the world a better place to live in. The hard-working and dedicated focused individual I am allows this college experience to be memorable.

When I returned to college in the Fall of 2008, I had been working as a social worker in a variety of different jobs for eight years. During my time in the workforce, I worked for the state of Kentucky as an Adult Protective Service worker, investigating domestic violence and elder abuse, I also worked in a nursing home and have done residential work with "at risk" youth in Kentucky, Baltimore, and Illinois. My most notable job to date however, has been my current position in Hebron, IL, where I am the Program Manager of a transitional living facility for homeless veterans. As a result of going back to school, I have gained a greater understanding of the need for competent social work services to veterans. The VA is a vast system, where people can easily become disenchanted, and as a result, give up trying to access benefits they are entitled to receive. As a social worker serving this population, I have learned how imperative it is that we not lose sight of the person behind the presenting problem. Serving this population, whilst respecting their autonomy, and their right to self-determination, are paramount in practicing successful social work.

I've been in college for six months, and i have already learned to be more responsible and be more matured. College is not only about studying to the max, but it is also a fun place where I get to interact with other people interested in the same career as me. I know what I am learning in college is going to affect my life at some point, so I take it seriously and try my best to be an outstanding student.

I have not had many problems in college but my floor mates have. One thing that was personal to me was one of my roommates was a liar and not trust worthy. This showed me that you cannot believe everyone and always keep yourself at a distance until you really know that person. A lot of my friends struggle finically and I am glad I do not have to, but I know and realized that I am blessed. I never want to struggle financially so it keeps me going to strive to reach my goals. Living with other people is not always the best, having a roommate and being a girls, arguments are bound to happen. The best experience in college is growing up, finding yourself, and freedom. Your parents will really know what type of person you are by the end of the semester. Most students live with others it helps you learn to clean up after yourself, talk about your problems without being aggressive, and making decisions. Having good decision making skills are key in college, you have to manage your time and stay on top of everything. College is a great experiene and every teenager should go.

My two years at a community college has been a challenge a little because my first year as a in coming freshman I didn't take my grades that seriously and I paid the price. How I paid the price was my sophmore year I want to make good grades and with some of the C's I received my freshman year is making it hard to get the grade point average I am trying to get before I attend Unveristy of Central Florida. Even though it was challenge I learn not to take anything not even being a freshman in college for granted because at the end it will be hard to acheive your goals at the end. Its has been valuble to attend any type of college especially a community college that will give you a platform to go to a Unveristy that you had no ganutree when you are a senior in high school with limited funds. Even it wasn't my dream college however it help me to get into the college I want to go and achieve my goals and dreams that I almost gave up. This is just the begining to a great future.

Education is a right. I believe all people should be given an opportunity to attend school; the difference begins with passion. While education should be available to all, some do not accept the possibilities that an education offers. I choose passion. I choose to put all of my heart and mind into my education, and in turn, I choose to receive the invaluable experience of a university degree. From my university experience, I have become an adult. I have lived away from home and am currently back at home to save money after transferring to a closer university, I have lived in the dorms and in an apartment where I gained the confidence in my health choices, friend choices, and life choices in general. I can support myself through working and going to school simultaneously, and I am able to maintain relationships through it all. A university experience is valuable for my future career; I have doors opened to me that would have been sealed without a university degree, and I am anxious and excited to see what these experiences will afford me in the future. Thank you for your consideration.

Attending college, even in the first year, has been a drastic change from high school. The course work is much more rigorous and forces you to be organized. The professors assign books that are influential not only in the classroom, but in real life settings. I feel that I have learned more about society in the few months I have been in college, than I have my entire academic career. Not only have I learned about society, but I have become more aware of my strengths and weaknesses. College has been extremely valuable to, not only my learning, but to myself as an individual. Aurora University provides endless resources for success. Colleges have programs to help their students get the grades they want, internships, research, and, of course, a career. I feel that college has been extremely valuable on every level of my being and will continue to help me achieve the life I want to live.

Attending College and furthering my education has always been my goal in life. As a student diagnosed with a learning disability, I have had to overcome many obstacles and work harder than other students. Instead of giving up and quitting, I persevere in my education to give it my all and do my best. Going to College has opened up my eyes to new possibilities about where I want to go in life. I have been blessed by meeting life long friends, inspirational professors and having the support from my family. It gives me much pleasure and good feeling to see my time and effort pay off when I recieve encouraging feedback and good grades. There have been life events that have affected my studies in the past, but instead of bringing me down, it has empowered me to be a better person. I am working towards reaching my goal of becoming a social worker, and working with older adults. From having the education I have had and will have, I truely believe going to college will be a valuable investment and lead me to the path of success.

My college experience has had it's up's and down's but I do not regret my decision for a second. In the short time I have been at Aurora University I have meet some of the most amazing friends andprofessors who have helped me through my journey. I feel like I have become a much more intelligent and intellictual person who strives for exellcence. I have recieved the best grades first semester than I have ever recieved in school and basically I am loving life. College is defintely the best time of my life and I am looking forward to recive my degree to start a new life and carrer.

I have not yet had the chance to attend college, but what I hope to get out of the experience is the chance to become the best teacher I can be and walk alway with the knowledge I need to become that. I also hope to get the experience of being independant and being on my own, as well as being responsible for my decisions. College is important because it's the crossroad in life that you stand at, trying to find what career you want to do and will love for years to come and there's always so many paths to choose from.

My college experince has been extremely valuable to me. The college experience has helped me shape myself for the better as an individual. Not only am I continuously learning about my area of focus for my major, but I have become more of a well rounded person when it coms to being knowledgeable about other subjects which I gained through general education classes. Also, I have greatly improved my communication and social skills, as well as developing more prominent time management and organization skills. When I first enrolled in college, I was an undecided major who was unsure of who I really was inside. By attenting college, I have a better grasp on who I am now and who I want to be in the future. I have learned of the internal strengths and weaknesses that I possess, as well as different techniques in order to further develop my strengths and minimize my weaknesses. Attending college has been a great experience so far. It has helped me define myself as a person as well as preparing me for the world after my career as a college student comes to an end.

Well I have been able to become more independent because in college the teachers do not breath down your neck and make sure you have all your homework turned in, so it is up to me as a student to take up the responsibility. Also, it has been refreshing to meet other people who did not go to the high school I went to, and many people are from different states such as Hawaii, California, and Colorado. Since I go to a small school it is nice because it is easier to build a better student-teacher relationship, and it makes me realize they actually care that I do good and graduate with that Bachelor degree I want.

I began as a student at Joliet junior college, after a year there I knew that it was not the right school for me. A friend of mine from the police department I volunteer at told me about Aurora University, and I checked it out right away. I loved the fact that it was a small school and it was close to home. I applied and was accepted and began attending in the Fall of 2010. What I have gotten the most out of my college experience is how to network myself, and how to apply the things that I am learning to my life and career search. The Criminal Justice field is taking a hard hit right now, and the information I have learned is valuable because since I can now apply it to my life, I am that much better of a competitor in the goal of making myself the best person for the job. As my network and my knowledge expland, I know that I will have a better chance of finding a job in the tough economy, and that is one of the msot important things I can take from my college experience!

I would not trade my college experience for anything in the world. Personally, I love to learn. I am passionate about new experiences and challenges not only academically but socially. I was always a home body. However, I choose to live on campus and it has been new and different everyday. Being surrounded by and living with a variety of people is really a great experience. Learning to cooperate, get to know, and sometimes just deal or understand others was very valuabe to me. I have met some extraorinary people here. Just as well, the classes here have opened my eyes to a multitude of knowledge and ideas that I had never stopped to think about. Since the classes are usually small, teachers know students by name, are easily accessible, and available to help. It is not always easy being a full time student and maintaining a part-time job but I have enjoyed every part of it. This time in my life will definitely be thought of fondly in the future. Not only for getting me where I want to be in life but also as a period of growth in every aspect of my life.

I transfered from a 4-year university to my local community college because I found that the university did not have enough hands-on experience or training in my related field. From my first semester here, I was already more informed in web design than I ever was at my previous college. Which is funny because web design is not my major, but it was at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls. I'm now in my thrid semester and couldn't be happier with my major and teachers. I have two wonderful teachers named Diane and Andy who provide for all my learning needs. Diane even helped me locate a tutor from one of her classes when I was having trouble with an online class. To me, what makes this college so great is teh personal attention and care the staff provides for each student. That makes the difference between just learning something and being passionate about it.

A few months ago, I was laid off from my job as a registered nurse. I have always loved learning and attending school. In order to keep my mind active and focused on my profession as a nurse, I decided to enroll in a RN to BSN program at Aurora University. In my years of experience in nursing, I have seen that RN's with A Bachelors degree get farther ahead. They are qualified for management postions and that is the goal I would like to meet in my nursing career. Since I have started at Aurora University, I am loving my experience. My instructors are committed to helping me with the learning process and it is wonderful to attend classes with people who have the same goals as myself. This has been a valuable experience for me and has heightened my excitement at the thought of obtaining a degree of higher learning at my age. Learning keeps me young and opens me up to numerous new ideas and keeps me abreast of all the changing ideas in my chosen profession.

What I have gotten out of the college experience was the opportunity to challenge myself academically and become more involved with my community, but not only that the time has created an overall fun experience for me. It has been valuable for me to attended college because I have gained extensive knowledge during my tenure, perhaps for a well-paying job in the future, and with a post secondary education I will gain that upper edge in today’s competitive job market.