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What I have gotten out of my college experience is a sense of indepedance and self. In high school i was comfortable with my group of friends and my parents taking care of me and now I am away from all my friends and parents and really have to do things for myself. It was really scary but I have really grown more in the past two months than my four years of high school combined. I have found out things about msyelf I didnt know such as the fact that I dont mind being alone sometimes and it has really helped me be comfortable in my own skin. I now feel like I can do anything becaus I concured this and have come out a better person so that in itself is more valuable than anythng I have ever learned.

The past three years of my college career has been wonderful. Academically, I have struggled, but have found a good pace for myself. The professors and other staff here are very caring and friendly to me. I recall I was struggling in calculus, and my advisor went out of his way to find the perfect tutor for me. I also didn't have to pay for it, the University had offered free tutoring. There is also a great 1st generation college student program here called "TRIO" I am assigned an advisor that touch bases with me in a more personal way, sort of like a mentor or parent figure. I have met great people here, they have became some of my closest friends. Some of them have the same classes, goals and interests as me, so it helps when it comes to studying. I was able to experience bigger responibilites such as taking care of myself finacially, gaining independence, and overcoming hardships. The greatest opportunity cost that I personally gave up to receive this higher education is a job. I am struggling financially right now, this scholarship would benefit me remarkably. And assisting to pursue my career dreams after graduation.

Returning to college has helped my self-esteem. I never finished my undergraduate degree after high school, and, despite successes working for a federal agency and as a self-employed massage therapist, I know that I will have demonstrated real responsibility and commitment when I earn my degree. Since returning to school, I have earned high grades, and currently hold a 4.0 average. My achievements in school are helping me realize that I can do anything I set my mind to, and are helping me achieve more in my massage practice as well. When I earn my degree, I will be attending a Masters' program in Oriental Medicine. I hope to help people enjoy their lives more, with better health.

So far, my college experience has been great in the fact that I've learned much more about what's going on in the world, I've finally found out what I want to major in, and I've met a lot of friends along the way. Furthermore, I've learned how to manage my time and money better than in high school. In high school I used to have trouble with keeping up with my homework. Now I can bust out a 5 page paper in a matter of hours! College really is a great experience and I encourage all high schoolers to try it out!

I have gained much great experience from attending Central Washington University these last two years and intend to continue learning and growing over these next two years. A strong foundation is very important to me, thus my decision to attend a university and obtain an education. I know that with a degree from a university not only will I have more options available to me after graduation but I will also be much more knowledgable about the feild I go into, making it easier for my to strive to my full potential.

What I have gotten out of college is probably the friendship. Although it is a place to get an eduaction, I have found my real friends here. I came into college with high school friends, but in the end that friendship ended, but after walking around campus and meeting new people, I have found my true friends. I honestly can say that I have met some great/awesome people at CWU and theyll stick with me for a very long time.

So far, I have received many things out of my college experience. I have made new friends, been involved in many new activities, and met new people I otherwise never would have talked to. In my classes, there are people of all ages and life stages, as well as previous education, but ultimately we are all in the same place for the same goal; to better ourselves and reach our higher education.

During my college experience I have learned to be a leader. By becoming Vice President of Business Services in Student Government and a Peer Tutor/Mentor, I have had the opportunity to be an example to others and to help others find their potetntial. Also, I now have strict deadlines with homework and to meet those deadlines I have had to learn to be efficient and focused. College has also taught be the benefits of working hard by presenting more opportunities when I recieve good grades or when I go beyond the expected minimum. I have learned patience by working with both my fellow student, faculty, and teachers, as well. I have also been able to make good relationships that will hopefully stay strong throughout my life and be a support and inspiration as I continue on in my education and following career.

In my college experience I have met a lot of great friends that will be life long friends. I have also taken many class that interst me that I didn't think they would. I joined RHLC and attended RHA meetings to know what was happening not only in the dorms but also on campus. I believe that education does matter and is very important to become successful in life.

In my opinion, the college experience isn't necessarily about memorizing the difference between mitosis and meiosis, or learning expressions in intermediate calculus. College is solely an experience in which the individual attending grows. Generally, college is the time and place where kids become adults. We are granted four years, to determine our life long goals, and where we wish to see ourselves after we cross our tassle and throw our caps. Outside of the classroom, students are given freedom; freedom to make our own choices, to decide right from wrong. From these experiences, individuals grow, often more than inside the classroom. College grants, the opportunity to break away from the realworld, and discover oneself. Without college, I, personally, would have never been granted the time to discover my true feelings of who I am as an individual and what I strive to become.