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I have gotten out my college experience is respect and honesty, loyalty to other and I learn resposabilty. It has a great very attend I learn to lean on other for help when I need it and think before I do something because their are answers and action for you do in life itself and always respect the people and god up above who help threw life.

There are not words enough to describe the life changing experience my education at Brigham Young University has been for me. When I arrived at BYU I was young, insecure, and uncertain of what field of study I wanted to pursue. My time at the University taught me much about myself and has provided me with the education I need to do what I now know I was meant to do in this life. It has been challenging yet the difficult times have shaped my character and the benefits far outweigh the costs. I would not trade my time at BYU for anything, for it has truly helped me become the kind of person I needed and wanted to become.

My college experience has been a rollercoaster of challenges that have helped my character grow and expand. I've learned that moving away from home can be difficult, not only because I am transitioning, but because my parents also have to learn to let me live on my own. I've learned balance and time management -- how to keep on track of what seems like ten thousand different things happening every day: assignments, classes, workshops, devotionals, social and networking opportunities, etc. I'm learning to take care not only of my mind, but of my body. Every day I learn a little bit more about what my body needs, about what I should be eating and doing to maintain optimal health. In short, college has been a learning experience of so much more than just my studies -- college is a crash course in life skills.

Never will you be thrown across the path of a more diverse group of people than at college, particularly during the first year: rich kids room with poor kids, whites with African-Americans, etc. College is a cross-section of international experiences and backgrounds, and students are left to navigate this new world on their own, which is crucial to life: whether you know it or not, college represents the greatest single opportunity to establish and maintain personal and professional relationships. I am still in contact with people from my freshman year of college, while dozens of friends from high school have been ignored or forgotten. That is what college is about; the study itself is secondary to this coming-of-age environment, where one is encouraged to look and reach beyond his box of reality.

I don't even know where to begin. College has given me so much and enriched my life in innumerable ways. I have grown immensely as a person, becoming more comfortable with myself, who I am, including all my inperfections and quirks. I have learned more about human behavior, history, science, and what it means to work than I ever did in high school. I have made life-long friends because people aren't caught up in the juvenile nature that drowns high school. I have learned to become self-sufficient as I make my own decisions from budgeting food, rent, and tuition money to what classes I will take that not only fulfill the requirements for my major, but also enrich my life. All of the experiences that college has offered me and my ability to choose the best options for myself has made me a more rounded and curious individual. In high school I never really enjoyed all my classes and there will always be some general credits that I don't absolutely love but college has truly made me excited to learn!

My college experience, thus far, has been very nerve-racking as I am returning to college after a 17 year hiatus! The staff at the University of St. Francis has made returning to school almost effortless and have been very patient and understanding of my ignorance and needs. I have been wanting to return to school to get my degree for some time but I believe what pushed my desire was when I recieved a pay cut during the summer and when a friend asked my preteen daughter if she wanted to attend college her response was, "Oh yes, I want to get a degree and not end up in a situation like my mommy!" So I have finally resumed my persuit of a degree and hopefully will set an example for my daughter!

It feels so good to be putting my mind to use. I love taking classes I am passionate about, and knowing my work with progress me towards ultimate goals of success for the future. The social aspect of my college experience has also been unforgettable. I have thoroughly enjoyed interacting with such a variety of personalities and learning more about myself along the way.

I have had the opportunity of developing critical thinking skills and the ability to communicate more effectively while I have attended Brigham Young University. This university has been valuable to attend because I have been frequently challenged to defend my ideas and devise research to analyze observaitons in the real world. I have had the opportunity to be a part of a religious community that, for the most part, sharees the same religious views as I do. This has helped me become stronger in my faith. Also being surrounding by ambitious and driven students has given me the oppotunity to synergize with their work ethics and push myself to levels previously unknown to me. I also appreciate the passion and devotion that the professors have for the university for it shows in their lectures.

Thus far I have realized that an education is the most important part of a ones personal wealth. Along the path of earning a degree one will acquire the necessary knowledge as well as gain professional strenght from your professors and classsmates to mold the individual I will become. A degree will place me in the position to vie for a supervisory positions which will allow me to provide my family with the means to live comfortably in today's ecomony. I feel that knowledge is power and those who posess this power will make the decicisions that drive our great country and I want to be a part of the direction our country is moving. I love to learn and the challenges that are to come my way. I attend college part time due to my full time job and my bachelors degree will take me at least 3 more years to acquire. I intend on improving my GPA.

I've always had a passion for learning, and attending this university has allowed me to expand my interests. I came to the university with a narrow view of what careers were available and the ways in which we can help the world become a better place. I originally thought that the only people that truly were able to help people were doctors and social workers, but I eventually became an economics major because I saw how mathematical and analytic tools are helpful in helping under-developed countries improve their standard of living. I've also developed a network of friends that will be important to me for the rest of my life. It's been useful to develop my own vision for what I feel I can accomplish academically and in my career, but simultaneously fulfilling my desire to have a family and a peaceful and loving home environment. College life has been a balancing act for me like it is for many students, but I feel much more well-rounded after participating in music groups, dance teams, athletic organizations and in service projects. A life of faith, even in a chaotic world, can help us find true happiness.