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It has been valuable to attend because you get a lot of hands on experience with any major that you choose. If you are interested in any kind of government this college is literally five seconds away from Washington D.C. I love the atmosphere that college has. Everyone is very chill, and studious, which is perfect for me. I lov e this school, and it has so many recsources to offer students. The huge library, and lots of of databases where searching for any kind of information is easy to find. You can find information on anything you could possibly imagine. Also, the professors at this schoool are here to help you, not hurt you in your college career.

I got two degrees!

College thus far, has brought me two things that are of substantial importance. First, is being humbled. Coming from High School I thought I knew it all, and that I was (more-or-less) smarter than just about anyone i knew, but once I entered college with all the diverse students I quickly learned that I needed to be humble and that there was so much to learn from others. Second, i learned that 2+2 does not equal 4! (Haha) Not literally, but my point is that I had to be ready to give up some of my most fundamental beliefs if I was to make the most of my college experience. What I mean to say is that if I truly want to learn, I must be open minded to even the most whacky of ideas!

College has taught me to be myself and to not worry about what anyone else things. In high school I suffered from depression and I almost didn't survive to even see college. However, I was lucky and now that I have experienced college, I realize that it was the best therapy for me. College made me realize that I'm worth something and that I can make a difference in not only my own life, but also others. The people I have met and the professors I have come across have taught me that I'm valuable in this world. Being on my own in college has made me a stronger person, and never again will I contemplate whether my life is worth it. College changed me from a suicidal young girl to a confident young woman.

My college experience has opened many doors that would have remained otherwise shut. I have learned that my drive is what will make or break a class, and the effort I put into it is what I get out of it. The greatest value college has given me is my families support. They have really stuck by my side to help me get to class, and finish my projects. Thanks MOM

In my college experience, I have gained a lot of great values that I would otherwise not have gained. I really believe that each person has something great to pass on to the next generation coming behind them, at in my school experience, I had a few key professors who gave not only the knowledge of their mind, but also from the heart. Truly, in my progressive music studies, I have learned immensely about the knowledge and theory of music, but even more so, I learned a lot how to handle situations that are destined to come through life. There is more to the college experience that sitting in a classroom memorizing information. If you come ready, with an open mind and heart, you can learn alot more than you expect from someone. This is what I did. I came expecting to gain knowledge, but gained important life values such as trust, independance, discipline, planning, and creativity. I couldn't do what I hope to do someday without these aspects of life, and even though I didn't register for these with my classes, I still gained them in my college experiences.

I plan on becoming a lawyer in Human Rights Law and working with the United Nations and International Non-Profit organizations around the world to help people achieve the justice they deserve. Attending college thus far and majoring in political science has helped me to understand the political processes and laws of many different countries around the world. It has given me better understanding about the world we live in, and opened up my eyes to so many cultures and ideals. At George Mason University itself, the people are so diverse and unique, I have learned about so many diffierent cultures and met so many amazing people by just living and interacting with people on campus. It has been so valuable to attend a university with such open-minded ideals, and an excellent political science program. Living on the outskirts of Washington, D.C has also been amazing to be near the action of politics taking place everyday.

My college experience has provided me with a lot of knowledge about psychology, my undergraduate major, as well as education, my proposed major for graduate school. It has also taught me a lot about many different subject areas thanks to the great general education program. I love the huge focus on tolerance and diversity at this school -- these are not just things it talks about in the viewbook to lure students in but are actual values emphasized and embraced by students. Another great thing is the sustainability efforts while still managing to constantly expand and build something new.

I am not going to say that when I attempted to go to college the first time I was a good college student. I think that becoming a good student is something that you work at and become. When I went into college the first time I didn't know what or who I wanted to be when I finished the experience of college. Last year, I took an EMT course, I went in with a little apprehension because I didn't know how to study. Right away it was interesting and held my attention, I learned how to study for my learning needs because I wanted to learn and understand the information. I now know that going back to college is going to be a better experience because I am going to be able to study and know that I can! I have always known that I wanted to be in the medical profession and I have decided to start with nursing. I know how to study and achieve what I want! I am going to be a GREAT college student! If you choose me for this scholarship I won't let you down!! Thanks for your consideration!!

What I have gotten from my college experience so far is that going to class and learning the material is what you are paying for. Many college students do not appreciate that nor take advantage of the fact that they can learn from intelegent professors who in fact can provide connections if they see the potential in you. With that said I attend my classes regularly and get involved when I can in order to get the most from my classes. Any opportunities that are presented I try to take advantage of, such as my one government professor at least once a semester has seminars that I attend. The seminars feature Senators and/or diplomats, which with a government major it fits my interests.