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If I have learned one thing it is that no one is too old to learn something new. Someone can teach an old dog new tricks. I am showing my children that going to school is not something that is just for children. They are learning that if someone puts their mind to it they can do anything. Pellissippi State is a wonderful school to attend. The proffesors have showed me that everyone is important and they are not there just to collect a paycheck. They are truly there to help others acheive thier dreams. My comp 1010 teacher really inspired me to do well and talked to me about ways to study while working and raising a family. She pushed me and taught me that I can do anything and I finished my first semester of school with a 4.0. My goal for next semester is to push as hard as I can and no matter how tough it get to push just a little bit more. I am also determined to attain another 4.0 this upcomming semester.

When I first came to college I hated it. I hated the people, the city and the classes. It took me a year and countless calls to my mom for me to get over it. Eventually, I found out that the problem was what I was doing with my life and major. College taught me how to roll with the punches and how to really figure out what I want. Originally, I felt so pressured to stay in an engineering major that I was miserable in because I went to an engineering school, but I am happier than ever studying Psychology. College IS the place to find yourself. Find out who you are and what you really want because even though a university is known for something doesn't mean their other programs aren't just as good, if not better.

Firstly, I have learned to live with others, having to share a small space with another individual. One learns to respect others and accept them for who they are. I have had the opportunity to experience different activities such as Salsa dancing, racket ball, hall council and football games. I have enrolled in organizations that are significant to me such as the Hispanic Recruitment Team and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. Because of the tough curriculum, I have l learned to pace myself and create a well-balanced schedule. Since I have been taking the time to exercise, relax, socialize and partake in activities of my interest as well as attending class, I feel healthy. I have learned the importance of being well-rounded and to take as many opportunities that cross my path because I always learn some new fact about life whether or not I enjoyed the experience. Overall, I discovered not to stereotype, to not discourage myself easily and to participate in new activities and opportunities because they will contribute to who I am.

As a current sophomore at Georgia Institute of Technology, I incur financial burdens that provoke undue stress. After earning numerous scholarships from outside sources as well as Georgia Tech, tuition and other expenses still require me to pull out loans. AFROTC, Federal Work Study at the GT Women’s Resource Center, and a second job are just a few other ways that I have worked for financial assistance. . As both the webmaster officer and veteran player, I am apart of GT Women’s Rugby and have travelled to California for the South’s All-star team. This past summer studied abroad at Georgia Tech Lorraine in Metz, France. Upon graduation, I intend to serve my country as an officer in the United States Air Force and to continue education into graduate school.

I am only in my second year of study at Georgia Tech in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Already in my short time here I have developed into a more mature, more cultured, and definitely more knowledgeable person. I have learned to be independent not only in my actions but also in my views on life. I no longer feel as swayed by the tide of peer pressure that I felt in high school. I have learned a great deal of respect for other cultures, and truly enjoy learning more about the diverse student body and differences in our lifestyles on a personal level. From a purely knowledge based view, I can not imagine a place in which there are more opportunities to learn and expand my academic horizon. Overall this school and my time here has served and allowed me to holistically grow into the person that I have always wanted to be.

I have been taken out of my comfort zone and put into many situations were I need to open up and communicate with others. I have pushed myself to the max thus far to succeed above instructors and my own expectations. I am better able to interact and share ideas to solve problems and complete tasks before deadline.

I have been challenged in subjects that are not my major, but I have been able to grasp the difficult concepts and excell in the classes!

As a student who struggled with perfectionism as a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder throughout middle school and high school, I found in Georgia Tech a curriculum and academic attitude that helped me to focus on achieving goals and taking perceived failures in stride. While I still strive for one hundred percent on tests, I no longer pull consecutive all-nighters and burn myself out in that pursuit, especially when I know that the class average may very well be in the fifties. Georgia Tech constantly challenges me to work more efficiently and complete tasks well without obsessing over negligible details. In a word, this university has given me perspective. I prioritize my goals in a more logical manner now and manage my time accordingly instead of wasting it on insignificant matters. I am acquiring an engineer's mindset, which focuses first and foremost on solving the problem at hand; details are important, but secondary in achieving overall success. This promotes a more proactive attitude toward academics and life in general. My experiences at Georgia Tech have helped me to become a more effective individual with a clearer set of goals and perspective on what it means to achieve them.

So far, from my college experience, I have gained so much more than just educational knowledge. Personally and socially, I have grown so much. College is something that is life changing and if people do not take advantage of it, they're really missing out. You meet people who have walked so many different walks of life. Someone from a village in Africa, someone who comes from a 12 sibling family, a professor that is investigating a new chemical, the list goes on. Something exciting is going on around every corner! This is the part of your life where you get to find out who you really are, what you were born to do, explore the world around you, and maybe even find who you are destined to be with. So, what are you waiting for?

I think that at Georgia Tech you interact with so many people from all over the world. It helps the students understand life outside their own backyard. I also believe that the challenging courses help prepare students for anything they mught have to face once they graduate. Tech also has many options for students to participate in activities such as Co-oping and Internships, as well as many different study and work abroad programs. It is a very exceptional school.