Attending Florida Southern College was the best choice i’ve ever made in my life. Hands down. This school has opened doors for me and has granted me opportunities i never thought i’d experience. The past four years I’ve spent my time in New York at community colleges not truly knowing what I wanted to do with my future just trying to find some sense of direction and a field of work where I could flourish. My experiences at those colleges was a joke, not trying to degrade any community college because there are a lot of positive aspects of these schools, but I didn't feel engaged. I felt everyone there went to class and did the work because they felt they had to. Even the teachers seemed like they weren’t enjoying themselves. My biggest fear was having to graduate and go out into a world where I had no experience, with a degree from a college that just thought of me as another number. When I came to FSC that all changed. FSC granted me opportunities that mattered to me. I joined clubs, a fraternity, I started doing community service, became engaged with my major, and started planning ahead and preparing for my …show more content…
They were amazed by what we were doing and the opportunity we were able to provide for them. One local tangerine farmer came up to us and said “Thank you guys, little kids are starting to eat tangerines again.” Right then and there I knew joining Enactus wasn’t just for myself, it was for the people we were reaching out to. We were changing lives, bettering our community and supporting the people in it. This brought pure joy to my heart, it was an experience that made me feel as if I were making a difference. What we are doing actually matters and I can honestly say it’s something I want to do for the rest of my life. Giving back to my community not only gives me a sense of fulfillment but also gives the people something more, a chance to better themselves. Everybody wins, and why shouldn’t they? We were all created
I am very honored to have been part of this organization for the 2013-2014 school year and I plan to participate next year as well. At the end of the event I always feel so inspired and ready to make even more a difference in the lives of others, whether through volunteering, my future profession, or other organization at the University of Northern Iowa. I have learned so much from the Miracle Kiddos and their families, and plan to carry those life lessons with me as I pursue a career in the exercise/health science field.
...Selecting a college to attend was a lengthy process. I applied to four different schools. I outweighed all the pros and cons of each college. The ultimate goal was to persevere and graduate with a degree. As a high school student, I think I found Ohio State appealing because of all the hype that surrounded it. Once I came to the conclusion that I wanted to go into the medical field, I realized that I needed to be in an atmosphere where I could maintain my focus. Nonetheless, the most consequential influencing factor was regarding finances. Case was extremely expensive but I received a substantial amount of financial help compared to Ohio State. In addition, I was fortunate to obtain a work study job that helped with living expenses. I knew that college would not be easy especially given Case’s reputation. In the end, I am confident I made the correct decision.
All in all, participating in Latinos In Action allows me to further prove that my Hispanic background is an extraordinary benefit, not a handicap. I use my passion for helping the community to galvanize my actions outside of school. So, whenever I ponder and reflect about my life, I am filled with an overwhelming satisfaction since I know that I am not someone who is following the crowd. Instead, I’m making a difference in my
Summer term 2016 was the very first time I was considered a college student who attended Florida International University or any university for that matter. I was nervous, intimidated by the drastic changes that were about to occur in my life. As a first semester freshman I did not know what the college life held for me and did not want to. I was closed off from my surroundings and felt comfortable going from home to school and back home. It was convenient not having to be involved in all of these extracurricular activities and clubs. I would always have more than enough time to excel in my studies as I breezed through the semester with exceptional
But, once I graduate high school, my next step is to attend Tulsa Community College. There were several factors in this decision. Such as, I get to live at home still and continue to save my money. I get to attend for free since I live in Tulsa County and will perform forty hours of community service. Plus, the great thing about community colleges is that they accept anyone, whether they tried or did not try in school, students still have a way to continue their education. Community college allows for students to take the time to figure out what they want to do with their life. I am grateful I was presented with this option to attend Tulsa Community College, otherwise, I might be going to a four-year school, far away from my family, and I might be stuck in a major that I am no longer interested
I am grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at the elementary school. It opened my eyes to a few of the problems in our communities. I was able to make others aware of those problems through volunteering and being proactive. I am going to continue with the program for as long as I am able to do so. If only we had millions of these programs across the globe, many other children would be able to benefit and develop the skills to succeed educationally.
Hello class! I am Sophia Sanchez, this is my second semester attending Cypress college. My intended major is Nursing, though it is subject to change due to other interests. I’m currently a full-time student. I’m hesitant whether I will earn my Associates Degree here at Cypress College or if I will transfer to Cal State Fullerton University for the remainder of my education. After graduation I plan to work as an Oncology nurse at Kaiser Permanente or CHOC. My time is spent studying, working, and attending church. I’m currently employed at an Urgent Care as a Medical Assistant; I love to interact with patients and help them with their needs. For the most part, I have no time to do the things I love which are shopping and singing. Altogether,
It was the first week of September, 1992. Bishal looked through the window of the small Ford. All he could see was flat and plain land with houses scattered around it. As they drove closer into the town, the houses became closer and closer to each other. This was the small, quiet town of Grinnell, in the middle of Iowa.
I’m a student at Tompkins Cortland Community College this is my first semester as a college student. I plan to go to college for four years and only be at TC3 for this one semester, then transfer to a four year school. College has grown around the world more than ever and more people are attending college more than ever. I have chosen to go to college because of the rewards after graduation. Yes it is another four years of school but by getting more education and an extended degree gives me more opportunities for better jobs and more money. The career I have chosen to study is business administration. I am hoping that it takes me to a great job managing a company or possibly being an accountant.
While only a small percentage of the entire workforce was able to participate in the event, its intention was to provide employees with something to strive toward. It was also rejuvenating for those given the opportunity to attend. The event was inspiring and left you with the feeling that you work for a great company and they do care about you; so much so that they are willing to spend a lot of money and provide you with a wonderful experience . The event also focused heavily on the driving force of the company: the students and helping them to improve and change their lives. Employees returned to work feeling inspired and ready to do just that. The event provided the company with an opportunity to invest in their employees, reward them, and make them feel
The time in my academic life that I though was the most frustrating and stressful was my last semester at Richland College. The reason is because I was taking two science classes (Chemistry and Biology), statics and intro to Kinesiology at the same time. I had to quit my job that I had for almost up to nine months in order to concentrate on those three classes. Most people take those kind of classes while working because they are capable of doing so but to me it was hard especially biology in the sense that I had so many information to digest and integrate in a short period of time. However, I didn’t let that stop me from getting to where I wanted or my goals for the class. I went to the science corner almost every day at my free time asking for questions and explanation in what I didn’t understand. I also went to see my professor during her office hours for more explanations and I had a study group with my classmates helping each other. Since I was in Trio I mostly stay there and I used their computers watching other videos (Khan academic) on the topic that was done in class. Also, I used flashcards and highlighters to picture things so that I could remember them faster since I am a visual learner.
When I think back on the many obstacles I have overcome in life, the most challenging would be when my younger brother became a victim of gun violence during my last semester of undergrad at Florida State University. We were both enrolled in school at the time, living over 400 miles away from home. As you can imagine, the pressure of being the first in family to graduate was already high, and on this tragic day I had to juggle being a full-time student with a full-time job, while caring for my brother. There were many times I did not think I would be able to do it all, with our parents so far away and unable to travel to us, I was his only support system. Despite the stress I was feeling, I had to remain strong; not only for my brother, but for my parents who did not think he’d survive.
Here are the University of Maryland, as part of my experience, the staff, and faculty of all forms have been tremendously helpful. Prior to coming to college, I was afraid of the stereotypical professors who are beyond strict and stress students out completely. I consider myself intellectually curious, as I question everything around me, as a result helping me to better understand the world around me. When I arrived here at the start of the fall semester, this stereotype was thrown out the window. From the first day, I was able to connect to each of my professors, and actually stay focused in class rather than the assignments that were on the syllabus as most of them told us to not worry as they will keep us in-line so that our first semester goes smoothly.
When looking back on my time at Florida State University, nothing comes to mind more so than my trip to London. While in my freshman year of college I was afforded the opportunity to study abroad during spring break. I was enrolled in a cultural anthropology course, and jumped at the chance to travel with a small group of students. My summer and fall semesters had left me feeling disconnected, so the chance to get to know people on a personal level while sharing new experiences seemed ideal. For an entire week I was eating differently, sleeping differently, and learning differently. This was exactly what I was looking for. We went to countless museums, cathedrals, and even took a day trip to Stonehenge. My friend Thomas and I, which I would
I also had the privilege of helping with the Meals on Wheels non profit organization. My grandfather used to be a Meals on Wheels recipient and he would share with me how he enjoyed looking forward to their company and a hot meal daily. I volunteered because I wanted to give back and help someone else’s loved one in the same way. It was very rewarding delivering hot meals to people who didn’t have the means of getting one as well as being there for them to talk to. Overall, it was a very humbling experience, it made me realize just how blessed I am and how much I take for granted daily.