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I am only a sophomore at Holy Family University, but so far I have gotten so much out of my college experience. I am very involved at Holy Family. While maintaining my GPA, I also work part-time at a Day Care, I am the Events Coordinator for SAYS, Students At Your Service, a member of the Business Society and a member of the Student Advisory Board for Business majors. I also am a member of the Alternative Spring Break, Habitat for Humanity group that will be going to Mississippi to build houses this spring. In addition I mentor a class of 20 freshmen. I have gained so many leadership skills at Holy Family that will assist me later in life. Being part of a group and working as a team will help me when I start my career. Because Holy Family is so close knit I have the opportunity to build close relationships with teachers, faculty and friends. I am a very motivated individual who always is looking for new opportunities and experiences to shape my life. It is important to know your resources and at Holy Family, that is exactly what I do.

I have met so many people already. I love the atmosphere that I'm in. One of my classes is helping me to network with professionals in my intended line of work, and is helping me be ready for any job interview and perfect my resume, even if I don't have much experience or qualities. In my math class I've missed a few classes, which I already know is a huge mistake because my quiz and test scores are reflecting it a little. It's important to attend college and your classes because you never know what you might miss.

My college experience has taught me amazing time management skills. I have learned to handle full time schoolwork, a full time job, and raise my 7 month old child all while still having time for myself to take karate lessons. This is my Junior year in college and i feel i am still learning a lot of important things about myself and also about my school which has already helped me learn so much not only academically but on a personal level as well.

After my 1993 high school graduation, I made a decision to take a year off from school to pursue my goals of becoming a professional actress. During those fifteen plus years I have traveled to numerous locations, worked with incredible talent and have earned union status with both the Screen Actor's Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Although I was working in a profession that I had yearned for since I was a young child, I felt that something was missing. Upon evaluating my life, I made the realization that I would never reach my full potential as an actress or writer unless I went back to school. Now that I am in my thirties and have seen the world through more experienced eyes, I understand the power that having a college education has. With each class taken, your personal bank account of knowledge increases, a currency that no one can take away from you. Through the process of enrollment, registration, walking around the campus and learning about its personality and richness, I can honestly say that true wealth comes from what you have learned, not what can be bought.

I have got a lot from my college experiance and it indeed has been very valuable for me to attend. First of all, I have learned numerous amount of things.The university has values that it prizes above all others: freedom, nondiscrimination regardless of your sex, race, ethnicity, religion, and equality of opportunity to assure intellectual openness. The university’s role in American society has vividly increased, for example, in majority of hospitals nurses are needed with the highest degree of education not just in technical values but also in cultural sensitive. Holy Family University provides that opportunity for everyone in our society. My goal is BSN RN. I choose this because I was considering nursing as my chosen career path. As a child I always was interested in caring others. In early twenties I completed a LPN program and later I study medicine in Ukraine. I realized through I need to have more education now. To be allowed to take care of another human being is a privilege.One of the most important things that I learned about student’s life is time management. I understand also that many jobs today have education requirements.

Responsibility is what I have gotten out of my college experience. I see college as a transitory period, its just a couple of steps from obtaining the title that will allow me to work in the field that I've wanted to be in. I've learned that in the path to success your going to make a couple of wrong turns and come upon your fair share of speed bumps. They may include: lack of financial resources, challenging coursework, failure and even at times incompetent professors. Despite all the setbacks, it is the path that I have chosen to take. And yet it is exactly, all the setbacks that have made my desire to become a CPA even more stronger. It is valuable that I attend college because it is the vehicle that will help me reach my fullest portential. After all, the best Accountants, CEO's, CFO's, had to be college student's first.

I have been attending college for less than a year, and have already observed a positive change in the way I view things. College has helped me become more fully aware of where I stand on certain issues; is molding my writing skills and helped clarify my reasons for wanting to become a teacher. Whenever controversial issues are being discussed, I now want join in the discussion instead of staying silent. Part of the Education curriculum involves performing 15 hour observations at different schools over a prescribed period. My participation in these observations have made me more aware of the potential I have with kids as I interacted with and even helped some of them. It has also helped me see the importance of education in children’s’ lives. I have a tough Writing teacher that I appreciate very much. She continues to help reveal my writing flaw which in turn has awakened a desire to possibly major in journalism. My experience at Holy Family has definitely been positive to date; every day is an adventure which I fully intend to complete. My desire is to become the best teacher and I cannot wait to see what the future holds!

At Holy Family University, I have achieved many valuable lessons. I have learned how to take care of myself as a whole. By learning this skill, I took my academic career in my own hands. I have learned that I must choose a major that I will love. In my Freshman year, I was a Biology major at Holy Family University. I choose this because I thought about the possibilities I would have to become a Medical Doctor. I wanted to become a doctor because of the money. When I realized that I was not enthusiastic about my classes, I knew I must choose a different major. I was passionate about Psychology and when I looked over the required classes in the major, I knew then that this was the career that I wanted. The professors at Holy Family University have helped me through my decision and taught me that one must love and have a passion for what they do in the future.

Through Holy Family University being so academically demanding; my study skills, understanding, comprehension, and interaction within my major (Radiologic Science) have greatly improved since I was a Freshman. To achieve satisfactory grades (i.e. A, B+), a great amout of focus and work must be done. Holy Family prepares us for our future jobs and how to be the "best" at them, and in today's society, being the "best" in your field will get you a job to succeed in our interests.

College has been an enlightening experience for me; I grew up with a severe case of generalized anxiety disorder and I allowed the fear to control my life for the better part of eight years. I wanted to go to college - it was a dream of mine, but I was afraid I would be too handicapped by the anxiety. For my first year of college, I went to Widener University and I dormed there. For reasons (not due to the anxiety) I decided to transfer to a college closer to home, but during my year at Widener, I learned that I am a strong person who can handle any obstacle that is placed before me. College isn't just a learning experience - it’s a time to transcend - to figure out who you are as a person and grow comfortable in your own skin. This experience is only halfway over and I've learned so much about myself. It's about growing - becoming a better person, becoming more educated; getting involved, helping out, and having a monumental time doing it. And anything and everything is possible if you stay strong, take risks, and stand up for what you believe in.

My college experience has filled me with compassion for others. It has helped me make friends for a lifetime, and it also filled me with high self-esteem and confidence. It has been valuable to attend because, with such a hard earned education i have better and higher self-esteem, that will help me take whatever challenge that life throws at me head on. i have a feeling of "if i can survive this or that than i can certainly handle this present situation". it also feels me with compassion for others in a sense where i have seen people with disability at my school and i feel compassionate towards them. i also feel a sense of compassion because our school encourage us to volunteer, and so what i see in the nursing homes where i volunteer fells me with compassion. At Holy Family you make friends for life because you and whoever you become friends with share common grounds and backgrounds.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience so far. I learned that the commuting life is better for me, because I do not like being in such closed quarters. Holy Family University has provided me with life long lessons, both morally and educational. It is a wonderful school and most of all, everyone, from the professors to the students are such friendly, welcoming people. The professors are always there to guide you in the right direction. I have learned a lot in attending Holy Family. It has been a very positive experience for me.

I obtained alot out of my college experience. it showed me to open up and be confident. To not be afrid to give it your all and go for it. It has been valuable to attend because i know how to overcome problems. Also it made me a better person to mature me from a college student into a man.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is that i'm learning about myself, what my goals are and what i want to get out of life, also college isn't as hard as people portray it to be. It is valuable for me to attend Holy Family University becuase it's allowing me to get my degree in Biology to further my education at a medical school. It is valuable to attend college because these years are your steping stone to your life and whats ahead of you.

I have grown from being a an insecure teenager to a confident adult. College has taught me how to socialize with strangers, to become more independent and confident in my identity. In highschool I was going through an awkward phase, I was too afraid to approach strangers thus avoiding social situations as much as possible. Being surrounded by adults I have learned to become self sufficient. I've surprised myself by doing simple 'grown up' things I thought I couldn't have done before like applying for my first credit card or picking my own schedule. Unlike highschool with it's different groups students in college are more diverse. There aren't only jocks, goth, preps etc. but people with a little bit of everything in them. Part of being an adult is accepting the diversity in yourself and others. My peers have influenced me to accept myself. I will take everything I have gained from college and use it throughout my life.

I would say that i have got a better sence of awarnes now beacause before i appyled for college i had no clue what i was geting my self into. Then i found out that money wise it is a huge problem. College is not a cheap thing and now that i know that i need i am bettering myself by looking for a scholarship or a college grant insted of wasting all my money on a loan that will take me 8 years to pay back. Now that i see that i have better options i am going to use them and see where they get me.

I have not finished my college experience,but I hope to the knowledge.I hope to get experience in the job that I would like to go into. I hope to gain friendships. I hope to gain enough experience in college so that I will be able to sucessfully start my own retail store. I hope that college will provide my with the knowledge on how to go into the world and be sucessful. So far my college experience was been great. I have to clean up after myself and it has taught me the value of a dollar. I have to do my on laudry their is noone to tell me to get up and go to class noone to tell me to do my homework I have to that on my own. I currently know that you can not just rely on financial aid .College has taught me how to treasure every thing life is tough I know college will help me ready myself for the world. College has give me hope and dreams that I know are very much possible to achieve. I am apply for scholarship because college life is very much important to me.

What I have gotten out of my college experience so far is that there are so many career opportunites out there and so many classes that will help you achieve any goal a person wishes to pursue. College has been valuable to me because it has given my life a direction in what I would like to do with the rest of my life.

My college experience at Holy Family has been awesome so far. I feel so honored and privelaged to be attending a school where students are hard-working and have one thing in common...to succeed. Holy family University hasn't been easy at all. Holy Family has taken a lot of time away from my social life, but in return has helped me to focus my attention only on my schoolwork. I believe that a commited student, such as myself, deserves to be at a school which provides what Holy Family offers. My college experience so far has prepared me to be very independent and work hard to get what it is that i want. Holy family is all about getting good grades and striving to do your best, so you succeed in the future. Although, this school is very stressful only good things will come out of it. Holy Family has been a nice, friendly enviroment in which falculty and students are driven and responsible.

The best education and practice in my field I could ever ask for. It can only benefit me to attend school because I am paying to my education. So for me not go would just be a watse of my time and money.

I have learned a lot about my major and I have really matured since i've started. I am glad I picked this school because it has a very good reputation and I only heard of great things about it. I am excited to learn more about my major within the next two years of my college experience.

As commute student I have learned to balance college , work, school work and life at home. I believe it is very important to understand finding balance in life.

The biggest thing I probably got out of my experience at Holy Family was my athletic experience and my enjoyment of the Sports Marketing and Management program. The fact that the school was so small I was with the same group of ten students going through the Sports program, and we built a very good relationship as well as with the few professors which we had regularly. My athletic experience was also very rewarding because we had a very successful team with an extremely successful coaching staff. Our team was always very close to each other and had fun both on and off the court no matter what we were doing. My coach was very well known through out Philadelphia and I have been able to use him as references for many sports related jobs which I have applied too. I still keep in contact with many of the students I went through my four years with as well as my academic advisor/professor. Although the size of the school socially was a negative for me, the size of the classes turned out to be very valuable to my learning experience.

I would tell myself to find out all deadlines for payments, etc. as soon as possible, and overall attempt to stay more organized.

The only advice I would give myself is to stay true to who I am and continue to work your butt off. That's what will get you far in life.

When attending a university or college, your time must be flexible. You need to be able to put forth more effort than ever before. It will be a smooth process and transition, if you follow your syllabi and listen to your teachers. Make use of the library and help offered to you from the school because they are there to help you, not let you fail. College life can be fun and you can meet many new people, but you must keep the books open to study. You will learn more about yourself during the next years at school so don't give up on yourself or others. It is important to go onto college with an open mind and experience new things, you are becoming an adult, but you can enjoy your life, it is not over.

If I could go back to my senior year of high school, I would tell myself not to slack off as much as I did. I never really focused on my school work as much as I should have and relied a lot on my friends to help. When I started at Holy Family, I was the only person in my graduating class that was at that school. I did manage to make friends fairly quickly at Holy Family, but that doesn't mean that I have all of my classes in common with them or that they would even let me just copy their work and slack off. Thankfully, they push me to do my work and keep me from slacking off, but it would be a lot easier this year if I had started being more responsible for my own work last year.

Considering I did not attend college immediately after high school, (mostly due to lack of knowledge for scholarships and funding) I would recommend high school seniors to enroll in college upon graduation. Although I enjoyed my time off before returning school, I still wish I had done it sooner. I am now working full time, married with two children. It has taken me much longer to finish school. I would also encourage an older adult to go back to school to complete their degree. Night classes are great and my fellow classmates are wonderful, but I do regret some of the experiences I missed out on not attending college younger in life. I am not able to be a part of college committees, mostly because they are geered towards day students. I am working on changing that though!

I would tell myself to not get caught up in the hype of going to a big college. I was a very good student, ranked fourth out of three hundred fifty students in my senior class. I was pressured by many people to pursue an Ivy League University or a larger university with thousands of students. However, these Universities did not match my personality. I like smaller crowds and spending time a few close friends, rather than being surrounded by large groups of people. I would tell myself to choose a college that fits who you are and not to worry about what other people tell you is a good choice. College is what you make it and you get out of it how much you put in. Going to a smaller university does not mean that you will not get a good education. I almost was not able to get into Holy Family University because I had committed to one of these larger Universities. Going to Holy Family University was the best decision I ever made. I feel welcome and comfortable, and as a result I am excelling in all of my classes.

do what you want. its your life and your future.

If I could go back in time & talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to get serious! I would say work hard & it will pay off in the end. I would also say to myself that fooling around & not taking college seriously will put you back a couple years in life. I would say it is not a game, it is not high school, it is college. It is where you see what you are made of and what you have in you to be who you want to be. I would also tell myself to get more involved in school activities, clubs, and community service. I would tell myself how we never really got involved in those things & it was a big mistake I made because there are no lasting relationships that were built in my first two years. I would say how I chose to have fun more than worry about my education & how now I am regretting it everyday. I am regretting that I did not put my nose in the book & get it done right away. I would finish with saying we have a second chance lets make it count.

When choosing a college, most people consider the tuition and affordability of the college above everything. My advice would be to look past that. Students should consider the location of the institution. Is it in a rural or urban area ? Are there any fun activities to do nearby campus ? Also, people should take a look at the meal plans and find out what is on the menu during the school year. Lastly, perspective students should find out the student population and average class sizes. Knowing these three things will definately guide you in your decision to choosing the right college. I believe to make the most out of your college experience, you need to make yourself known. Do this by joining any clubs you can actively participate in. Read the flyers around campus to learn about future events and volunteer in any events where help is needed. It is good to know your professors, converse with them before or after class to show you are more interested in the subject and not merely trying to pass because you need the credit. Finally, become friends with people outside your major. They may be able to help you in the core classes.

Really try to find the school that is right for you. Be honest and realistic with yourself/your child. Make sure that they know what you/they want, and be focused. Always work hard, and try your best!

Finding the right college is truly about finding a place to feel comfortable. Since a student spends much time on campus, regardless of whether or not he or she commutes, the student should feel accepted and safe. Another important aspect of choosing a college involves having a support system of people who can help with academic decisions as well as personal situations. Each individual has different interests and concerns, so a student should ask many questions and not hesitate to process the answers received before making a decision.

At first, no one knows what to expect from a university that they're applying to. Even though you go for a campus tour or go to the campus before attending the university, you never know what it's really like until you're one of the students there. When it comes to finding the right college, you just have to go with what you want to accomplish as your major and see if the university is known well out in the real world for the degree that you're seeking. No one ever goes to college thinking that the university is going to be the perfect one for them because once you get there you'll be the one that will decide if it's right for you or not. There's so much to experience just from being on campus itself that you'll know by the end of the semester if it's right for you or not. Give yourself time and don't rush things. Everything will come to you over time. Be sure to get involved in a lot of the activities so that you will be known and meet new people!

I would tell students and their parents to pick a school that fits his/her budget accordingly, but not limit oneself to only schools in the area. Brach out, and try to find a place where you'll feel most comfortable. Be sure to visit each college to which you are admitted, so that you can get a feel for each campus. Go to classes there to talk to fellow students and fellow professors and ask questions. A big factor in determining where to go is whether or not you want commute or become a resident there. I would move away to try to get some expose to "real life" to help become more independent upon yourself. Have fun, but remember to stay focused at all times. Do not party your life away. Party during the summer!

My advice for the parents is to let their children have a say on what college and major to choose. A lot of parents force their children to attend a particular college and pick a particular major for some reason and the student might end up not liking it at all and having a horrible college experience and possibly ending up with a job they will dislike for the rest of their lives. Parents and students should sit down and talk and agree on a major and the possible colleges to attend before starting to apply. The major should be according to the students preferences, and what he or she would like to do for the rest of their lives. It would have to be something you would do with passion and not because you have to. Talk about every single aspect of the college life because it is one of the most important parts of your life and you don't want to regret, making a bad decision, for the rest of your life.

Depending on what your childs major is, make sure you visit many colleges and look for as many opportunities. Also, when your child is in college, make sure you try and find as much financial aid as you can because there is alot out there, you just have to look.

THINK HARD AND REALLY THINK ABOUT IT.....ITS AN ALMOST FORVER CHOOSE....DON'T REGRET IT LATER

Consider the people that are in the university. How they interact with each other, and If they look friendly. If its your first year, joing clubs and participate in every event that you can, thats the best way to make friends! be yourself! Live on campus if you can, thats a good way to make friends too. Make sure you feel confortable with the size of the classes and research how good is the program that you are interested in. Have fun during the tours and ask A LOT of questions!

First decide on what size college the student would feel the most comfortable attending. The student should be involved in anything and almost everything that they can to experience the real college life. I also think that the student should live on campus, even if the campus is close to home.

I would suggest that students and their parents should choose their college carefully. They should consider what kind of activities and sports the school offers that they would like to join. I feel that you definitely feel more comfortable and a part of the school when involved in the school. Also, they should look at how big the school is and decide whether they prefer a big or small atmospheric classroom. A student should try to decide what type of field of study they like to pusue because many colleges specialize in one or more programs. To make the best out of school, a student should try to live on campus or join a few activities and/or sports. You definitely make more friends this way. Always study and attend classes to do well. Attendance is always a big factor because at my school if you attend every class and don't do well in the test, a passing grade is given. The reason is that the student made an effort in the class by participation.

Try to visit the campus a few times to get a better idea of what it is like; one time does not give you alot of information. Figure out what size audience you would feel comfortable speeching in front of to figure out the class size that would best suit you. In order to get the real college experience, live on campus, even if you live five minutes away. Living at home is not the true college experience.

College is the best time of your life, if you use it to your advantage. Students makes sure that the college you chose is exacty what you want in an college. Getting involved in campus life helps you survive college better. Also if you are struggling in classes, please talk to the professor. They are there to help, i'm pretty sure they don't bite. In college you meet great people and make friendships for life. Parents please don't force your children to go into a particular career or major. Let them decided what's best for them.

remember that college is an experience that you will never forget.. find a balance between work and play and it will all be worth it.

Picking which college to attend was probably one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make. There are so many factors affecting your choice and so many people throwing their own opinions at you as well. Know that which college to attend should be a group decision. Parents and students should weigh the pros and cons and of each school they are interested in. In my case, for example, I needed my school to have the most of all the things I wanted out of a college. Holy Family met my needs for a great nursing program, a holistic community, and a soccer team that I could play on. The one thing that I have learned most, thus far, is that this is real. College is preparing me for life; it is preparing me for the career I am going to hold hopefully until i retire and living on my own has taught me how to do things I thought my mom would do forever. Just remember that college is also a time to have fun and learn to be who you really want to be. That is is the best advice I can give to you.

I would tell students to stay focus and be organized. These are two of some of the elements that can make college education go by somewwhat easier. It might seem see like it will take a long time but if you stay focus on classwork, the better you will do. I would also tell students to keep their eyes on the prize. Yes, it takes four or more years, but at the end, it is so worth it. Finally, I would them to have fun and enyjoy college, but do not let it over power classwork. Remember what is really important: education.