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My undergraduate experience has taught numerous things, but one in particular fact about life that I will never forget. I was fortunate to meet a professor that saw my potential and worked with me to help me achieve my goal of being accepted into graduate school for Athletic Training. It was in the time I was working with him that I learned this invaluable lesson. He told me that in life, it doesn't matter how much knowledge you have; what matters is what you choose to do with that knowledge and how you better yourself and others with it. In my profession, a vast knowledge of the human body and it's functions are imperative, however, you must also know how to apply the information and be able to make it understandeable for those around you (i.e. students, athletes, parents). Along my way, I have leaned on many other professsionals to learn from. I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for those people. I am forever grateful. I look forward to the day when I get to share my knowledge with others and when students learn from me as a well respected professional.

My name is Todd Bruno and I come from a family of four children me being the oldest with three younger sisters. My parents have struggled my whole life keeping a roof over our heads and food on the table. They didn't attend college and they told me that they would do anything they could to help put me through college. Unfortuneatly my senior year of high school my father made a bad investment and lost a rental home which he was planning on using to fund both mine and my sisters college careers. My dads dream of sending us through college was shattered but i refused to not go. So far I have been able to earn an Associates degree 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} on my own and it is my goal to finish getting my Bachelors degree so that I can tell my dad he DID put me through college maybe not financially but by being there for me my entire life whenever I needed him. So what I have gotten out of college is a sense of pride and determination and it is valuable to me because I get fulfill both my dream and my dads dream.

I have learned so much through my college experience. I definitely noticed my own growth as a person. I learned how to take on more responsibilities, and also about the importance of time management. I have no regrets about college, and continue to cherish every moment of it.

College is more than just buying textbooks, studying for exams, and sitting in a room with 100 other students in a lecture hall, it more about learning to be free. In my months in college I realized that now I am on my own and that there are no strings holding me, I am free to do so many things I couldn't do before: choosing my classes and professors, take little trips to the beach or the neighborhood park to relax after a long week of studying, or just go on a walk at whatever time I desire. From college I earned freedom but more importantly I gained an insight of control and responsibility; when it is the right time to enjoy life and when I should be focused in my studies. I am beginning to learn about the college experience and I plan to continue and finish the journey.

Besides the academic learning in college, I have learned a lot about myself and what I want to do and accomplish in life. When I started, I thought I had things figured out but I was very wrong. I spent two years in the wrong major, but I changed and have been successful ever since. Through experience in and out of the classroom I have figured out what direction I want to go in life.

I would tell myself that college is definitely a different experience. Even though it's different, don't goof off and don't think that because you won't get in trouble for going to class, that it's okay. Go to class stay serious and focused but still have fun. And don't be shy, be ready to meet new people and make new friends or else you will not be able to enjoy your college experience.

The best advice I could give myself is follow what you truely want to do even if it is different from what your parents think because it will make you the most happy and successful in life. It will also keep you motivated to stay in school and you will truely enjoy your college courses. Plus its never to late and your never to old to do what you love! So just go for it!

I would tell myself how much things i can do with my life, I have everything to succeed and I could not let any struggles get in the way of my education. I would tell myself to not think College was easy but something that is hard to get is worth fighting for. I would tell myself that it is worth leaving your entire life behind, leaving your home town, your family to fight for your education. I would tell myself that it is worth studying for hours because getting the high grade you deserve at the end is so satisfying. I would tell myself that holding on to my dream of making my family proud and someday come back to the town that saw me grow up, coming back with a degree certificate in my hands would be one of the best gifts of life.

Dear me as a high school senior, I remember the last week of High School and all the fun activities. Going to Knotts with the entire class, having lunch in the park, the awards ceremony, and of course the final graduation day. It felt like the best time of my life. I was all wrapped up in the fun. Then it contunued through the entire summer, nothing but fun in the sun. I thought I knew what to expect and how the college life was going to be but boy did it catch me by surprise. Next thing I knew school was starting and I was thrown into a knew world of leanring. I have always been a great student so I adjusted pretty well, however what they don't prepare you for in high school is how independent you have to be and how you are left to figure out obstacles on your own. Everything you do from that point on is based on your own choices, goals and responsibilities. If you don't stay on track you will veer off quite quickly. So my advice is don't expect anyone to be there to hold your hand.

Walking on to the vast college campus in comparison to my previous experience of a high school atmosphere, where everybody knows everybody, and I, the former senior, dominated the school, clasped by bookbag as I nervously walked through this foreign campus-not knowing a single soul, feeling as an outsider, and unaware of the challenges. Fortunately, I eventually found my niche and became comfortable with what was expected of me. You have already been told to pay attention in lectures and keep up with the readings, but in order to successfully transition from the high school mind-set to a college one, openmindedness is the key, along with humbleness. If uncertainty crosses the mind at any point regarding either academics or just getting by, ask. There are plenty to ask for assistance who are more than willing to help you get through, whether it is an individual who works in your area of study or a fellow classmate. To accompany that advice, initiate conversation, otherwise, college will be a lonely place for you, because much like yourself, people of your same age group are having similar experiences and sensations.