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College is so different from high school. As a freshman in college, it is harder than I thought for me to transision to all of the different changes. College has tought me to study better and harder becauase the tests and quizs aren't candy coated any more, so I better be prepared. College means a lot to me. It means a chance to become something in this world. The saying "do what you love and love what you do," has never meant more to me than it does right. College is valuable to me because it gives me a chance to become what I have always wanted to be, and what I will forever be. College makes me have a better work ethic and I know that nothing in this world will be able to teach me this lesson any better than at college. I will always remember my college experiences and why I chose to continue my education. Nothing could be better than this!

Being in college, I have learned that the most importantly that being a socially responsible leader is essential to your college success and there after. I've learned to articulate skillfully and live with a sense of authenticity, purpose, and ethical integrity. DePaul prides itself on diversity and being here has taught me to engage and listen compassionately to alternative and diverse perspectives and people. I've learned to actively participate in civic and political processes such as voting and protesting injustices. Also, to be able to think systemically about social problems and opportunities. DePaul has taught me so far to strive for excellence and always exercise ethical decision-making and leadership no matter what field you go into. I love DePaul University and I feel apart of a family that values all of its members. I feel that being at this university has changed my life forever and because of it I will acheive all that I dream of.

College, thus far, has given me a newfound passion for learning and has developed my skills as a writer. In high school, I enjoyed classes, but never really was able to connect school life with what I thought was reality. Now that I am fully immersed in the "real world"(i.e; paying bills, working multiple jobs), I understand how what students learn in class can indeed be carried into other aspects of life. Its amazing to learn a random fact in an art history class, and then later that week hear or see something in everyday life that relates to it. The professors I have had all have contributed greatly in nurtuing this love of learning. They have a sense of enthusiasm towards their fields that gets everyone excited to learn more. Writing skills are also deemed highly important here, and the professors do their best to help every student develop his or her writing skills to a level that will best ensure their success later in life. Writing is perhaps the most valuable skill in terms of getting a job or establishing connections, so that alone makes college worth every cent.

I attend a two-year community college. So far I have had a good college experience. I have had lots of work to do and however hard it was, I am grateful because it has kept my mind fresh and is only making me smarter.

My college experience so far has been good. I transfered from a small community college to DePaul University and it was a huge change for me. I like being around different people from different cultures and religious backgrounds. I get to learn not just from the professors but from my classmates as well. You meet people from different states and people from different countries. This experience to meet new people has made me a better person and a better communicator, I not only associate from people of my own race but now I associate with other races and it has helped me understand their way of life and cutural background and beliefs. DePaul is very diverse and I have gained alot of knowlegde and respect for others.

College has taught me that grades are not the only thing to worry about. You learn not just in the classroom but outside of it. I have taken advantage of opportunities which have not only taught me about the world, but also about myself. DePaul has brightened my future by showing me and providing paths for me. They are great in giving the students opportunities for internships and career connections. They are always thinking about the furure, and that makes me more relieved. In high school, everyone knows the next step: go to college and earn a degree. But in college, no one really has the answer. DePaul provided me with the tools and knowledge to help and answer the question of, "What next?" I am no longer anxious about the future, and now I worry more about the world around me right now and try to absorb as much life experience as possible both in class, on campus and in the city of Chicago.

I have gotten valuable tools needed to succeed within and outside of DePaul University. When I first enrolled I was afraid of not being able to pay for school and keep with my school work and just life in general. But choosing to go to DePaul was the best thing that could have happened to me. There is a common saying within society that claims ?you find ?yourself? in college,? and it?s true! I have found my place society. I have learned what I want for myself and society and how to get there. Not only do I have a plan on how to succeed and change the world, I have the support. I know I have mentors and staff would are willing to push me and back me up if I need a hand. In a sense the DePaul community has positively shaped me into a greater person, into a valuable person in society. It is because of value of giving back to the community and valuing and nurturing individual?s greatest potential, shaping society for the better, individuals should attend. Future students will not regret it, I haven?t.

My college experience at DePaul taught me about the world, and that is the best gift they could have given me. Coming from a sheltered middle class neighborhood in the suburbs of Chicago, I had never had the chance to meet and learn about different cultures, races, and backgrounds of individuals. Through my class work and the students and professors I met, I learned about everything from the prison system and its racially involved background to the development of the brain as a research assistant. I found myself thanking professors for opening my mind to issues that I never even knew existed, and those lessons continue to stay with and impact me. I feel that I am a better person for knowing what I know now, and have a view of the world that is not nearly as closed in as it once was. I cannot express in words how much I learned from DePaul University and many of its amazing faculty members, but I can say that what I did learn is sticking with me for life.

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I have learned so much in the short time I've been in college. I have learned how to live on my own and take care of myself. I have also had the experience of exploring the city and living with roommates. Along with those great experiences, I now enjoy and am interested in the classes I am taking because they relate to my major. I am also in the Accounting honors program at DePaul which allows me to go to recruiting events and meet potential future employers at the beginning of my academic career. I am confident I will be able to use my degree and find a job when I graduate from college because of the education I am getting here. I have also learned how important it is to get involved. You meet more people that way, get more out of your experience, and meet people who have similar interests. DePaul has taught me many valuable things that I will continue to use throughout my life in addition to my career.