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College has been a huge eye opener for me, like most teenagers I goofed off in school and felt as though my mom was out to get me. Once I enrolled in school and it was me against the world things started to settle in, I couldn't go around lollygagging (as my mother would say) and putting off life as a joke. The one reason it has been to valuable me, and this may sound at bit sobby, but I learned appreciation for my mother and other parents. It shows how much they really sacrifice and care for their children. I have a new appreciation for my mother and our relationship has been better than ever. I hope everyone learns what I did and more.

College has taught me a lot so far.

College has been a great experience for me, it has taught me to learn. That is the best thing someone could get out of College because after I graduate I will be able to quickly adapt to new things that confront the medical world each year. Many students go to college to learn what they think is the occupation they will use for the rest of their lives. I go to college to learn the hard foundation of the occupation I am going for, and on top of that grow my adapting skills as greatly as possible. Many people complain about all the fast moving hard courses they have to go through but I think it better prepares someone for the many deadlines and responsibilities they will face later on in life. Therefore I think everyone should be required to take at least a few class beyond High School to better prepare them for their working life to come. -Blake Huegel

I have gotten so much out of my college experience. So many research sources that have been so helpful to me. I never knew what college would be like for me. I never even thought I would attend college. The teachers and staff are so very helpful. They have kept me going when I felt like quitting. I understand how important a college education is and I am so happy to be a life-long learner.

The biggest thing I've gotten out of my college experience is learning that it is necessary to have a successful life. Even though it is challenging, I know that in the long run it will be worth it. I'll be able to go out into the world with a secure job. These are the reasons that it's valuable to attend as well. There aren't many people who get lucky enough to find a secure job without getting a college education. It's important for the younger generations to get a good education to secure good futures. It's also valuable to me because I'm going to learn how to do a job that I can help make a difference in people's lives every day. It's great to know that I can get a college education and help people every day because of that.

I have gotten a good understanding of what it means to live with other human beings that differ physically, emotionally, politically, and racially. This understanding I hope will help me to succeed in the real world, where not everyone is of one type of background. This school was valuable to me because before Mason, I didn't have a realistic view of the world. My world was distorted because I had never so many international people. Knowing the people I know now, has helped me to understand how special our talents are. And how everyone's uniqueness must be apprciated and not shunned otherwise we won't learn to live with one another. Hopefully, others have picked up what I have learned in my year and a half studying at George Mason.

The variety of opinions and experience brought by the equally varied group of students, staff and faculty have strongly encouraged an open outlook on just about everything. Rarely have I felt uncomfortable expressing my opinion. Furthermore, my experience as a member of the student staff on campus has provided me with valuable customer service and other practical experience that employers look for in potential employees. All in all, I'm very glad I came here.

My college experience has helped me develop a passion to push myself harder and realize I am capable of achieving extraordinary things if I am willing to give myself credit for my accomplishments. I have also been an "over-achiever" but never realized my full potential in the world. The professors at George Mason have not only challanged but inspired me to find what I am passionate about and do something with it. Living in the DC area has also allowed me to work for the Department of Defense while staying in school; giving me the opportunity to explore the professional environment, learn from hard-working professionals, and get a hands-on experience to learning within my major. College is a time of fun and memories, but it is also a time to find yourself and that is the true value of college for me.

My college experience has transformed my life is the most positive way possible. I have learned so much in the past three years of attending college. I have always dreamed of being a nurse and I continue to work hard at becoming a professional. I get the experience and knowledge neccessary to succeed. The experience has greatly influenced my personal values as well. As my mother battles with cancer I strive to take care of her to the best of my ability. I have such a great compassion for other people and I feel as if my purpose is to help others. College has helped me reach for the stars. I know exactly what I want to do now and I am making it happen. I have such will and determination to reach my goals by attending college. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to attend college. It really is a valuable memory and an inexplainable opportunity. I encourage everyone to attend.

My experience as a nontraditional community college student has given me the opportunity to flourish in a small setting before going out to tackle the world. I have been able to be involved on my campus and in my community as well as receiving superior class room experiences. I am a leader on campus and that is somethiing that I will carry with me in my future college experiences and also into my career.