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College has been a valuable tool for me in not only learning about my chosen degree, but also myself and other people in general. I have changed majors a couple of times now, and though I seem not to be able to decide what I eventually would like to do, I am glad to have learned the things I learned that I would not have if I had stayed on one course. In that time, I met a diverse group of people with similar, but also different, interests to me and I consider myself a much better person for having met and worked with these people whom I most likely learned something from as well as with the professor.

I am learning the value of family and friends. Going away to college has taught me never to take anything for granted. While living at home I didn't fully understand how precious the time was that I spent with my family at dinnertime or the long hours studying with my high school friends. I cherish those memories more now that I am away, than I ever would have if I had stayed at home. Now that I am in college, I am so thankful to have the opportunity to learn about myself and about who I want to become. If I had never attended Baylor University, I would have never known my full potential. I am given opportunities to make friends with people from all over the world. My eyes are being opened to new traditions. I am also able to participate in research projects relevant to my goals. Every opportunity Baylor University has for spiritual and academic growth opens my eyes to new ideas about what I want to do in the future. I am learning that nothing is impossible; I can be and do whatever I want and maybe change the world.

So far, what I have gotten out of my college experience, is experience itself. I have learned to take certain things more seriously and other things less. I've learned to be serious when needed, and relaxed when not. I've learned how to balance my life and how to create a work load that is not overwhelming to myself. To be honest, the first semester of college was kind of too exciting, and I ended up losing track of my goal, education. But through despair and through all the problems I faced, i came to the realization of what is easily fixed. I have become a matured soul. A person that is not only a civilian, I feel as though I truly am a citizen. The difference is that a civilian will only live in a community to merely exist. A citizen is a person who lives in the community, and helps it grow in itself by all tools possible.

Throughout my first semester of college I gained quite a few new qualities that I didn’t have before I got to Baylor. First, I have found a new interest to learn. Baylor has presented me with classes that I have enjoyed being a part of and enjoyed learning that subject. All of my professors have presented the material in a way that interested me. I have also met a lot of people that over only a short period of time, I have come to love. I have gained many valuable experiences in a very short time at Baylor because of the ability of the professors to instill in me a new interest to learn and also a new love for people. The people at Baylor are great and I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.

College has helped me not only develop my work ethic and important life skills, such as the ability to balance my academic and social life, but has taught me how important it is to pursue my interests. I've learned that I shouldn't study something just because I will make more money in my later career, because that will just end with me being miserable. It's important to choose a field of study that caters to your interets and goals in life, because that will lead you to a job that will make you more happy and satisfied as a person. True success comes from loving what you study, learn , and do everyday.

Since starting at Baylor University, I have learned a great deal about myself and keeping true to my personal nature. Through attending rigorous science classes, my academic focus has become clearer and goal oriented. Beyond school, the surrounding town of Waco has opened up my eyes to the issue of poverty in the world. This juxtaposition of social classes, separated only by Interstate highway 35, shows me a need for selfless service. I have also joined a fraternity here at Baylor that was founded as the first Christian fraternity in the nation. With these influences, academia, social and spiritual, I plan on pursuing a life based on service to those in need at the best of my abilities as a doctor. I choose not to achieve a career but rather a lifestyle of giving help to financially downtrodden families both in the United States and overseas. Baylor gives many students a head start for job placement; Baylor gave me a head start life.

I have learned the importance of community and friends. A person needs these things and people in order to get through the enduring and stressful time of college. Community and friends allow you to vent and also appreciate the education you are receiving. The people I have met here will forever have a lasting impact on my life because of the clinical and classroom experiences we have shared together. Believe me, I will always remember the first bed bath or medication injection I gave because of the classmates and instructors that were around to encourage me and also to calm my nerves. Taking care of another person's life is an extremely stressful experience but Baylor University's Louise Herrington School of Nursing has supplied me with the knowledge and confidence to take care of all of my patients. I am very proud to be a Baylor Bear and sincerely thank the university, professors, and students for making the time I have at Baylor a memorable one.

I have learned so much about myself, my beliefs, and my strengths. I have attained freedom and the knowledge of how to use my newfound freedom wisely. I have met so many friends that will last a life time and I have had an abundant amount of memorable times. I feel like my life is finally beginning and I know exactly where I am headed. I have not once regretted my decision to attend Baylor and, even though I have made mistakes, I have learned from them. Baylor has such a great sense of community and there is always fun things going on around campus to keep me busy. Baylor is a great university and has definately changed my life for the better! SIC EM'!!

Obviously, I have gained knowledge in the field of psychology that will help me in my future career. In addition, I have also learned discipline to get my work done in a timely manner and diligence in studying for my classes, no matter how difficult. Here at Baylor I have been able to grow spiritually and my relationship with Christ has been strengthened greatly. Lastly, I have made friendships that I hope will last a lifetime and have helped me to lean on others for support rather than thinking I can do it all on my own (in which case, I usually became overwhelmed). It has been valuable to attend college because it has increased my knowledge in the field I am planning on entering. Also, it has opened up job opportunities since it is almost impossible to get a decent job in this economy without a college degree. Lastly, the high standard I am held to by my professors here has prepared me for the workforce.

The college experience has given me the oppertunity to grow as a person and deciede what I want to do with my life and how to get there. I have become more of an adult in the time I have been in college; learing to do things for myself, managing money and being responsible. Atteneding college is valuable because I get to further my education and make something out of myself.