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From my college experience I realized who I was as a person and what I wanted to do with my life in order to better society.

It has given me more qualifications for the work atmosphere. It has allowed me to advance in my jobs. It has given me a sense of self-confidence in my ability to undertake new responsibilities. In my job it has given me the ability to become an educator to my coworkers. I am well pleased at being able to help others learn. In my upcoming studies I want to take on the teaching of Bilical Studies to help the youth in my church and to be a teaching leader amongst those going for conferences and retreats. It shows me that no one is to old to learn. I have the drive and desire to further my education so that I can help make a difference to others.

I have network all around and that is what I take of my college years so far. with my major having to do with sports, soccer specifically, i have made friends who live in big cities such as miami and new york where the sport is growing and this will help me get a good job some day. I have also learned much from all the classes that i took and enjoyed my teachers because they were nice and friendly, and sometimes even funny with the entire class. I don't have any bad comments for my school; if I had to go back in time and pick again, IU would be my first option hands down.

I got a career I adore and a network of like-minded professionals from among my fellow telecommunications majors. I found a mentor in an experienced professor, who gave me the opportunity to both teach and prepare myself for work in a newsroom. I buried my self in French, my minor, and through my proficiency was able to see the world through the eyes of another culture. I challenged myself with a class I thought I couldn't master, and earned a "B" and the knowledge I could push myself farther than I thought. My world expanded as I realized how much is really out there and how much more there is to learn and enjoy than I ever imagined. In a lot of ways I grew up and, thanks to the awakening of curiosity, I also learned to retain the best of childhood.

Even though for my first year of college I stayed at home and went to a community college that was about 10 minutes away from my house, I think it was a valuable experience. I hated the idea at first, in some ways I still do. I want to experience a different place of living, different people, different community, and you can't fully achieve those things while staying at home, but overall I think it was a good first year choice for me. It allowed me to have a change, but one that wasn't too big of a change. I learned some things that I enjoy doing, and some that I don't, and I got a college experience without having to spend a lot of money. Overall I really think it was beneficial for me to stay home for the first year, you learn a lot about yourself when all of your friends move away. Now I am ready to experience more, but I'm thankful for this first year experience.

My experience at Indiana University has given me the opportunity to grow and mature independently. From living in the dorms freshman year to living in a Fraternity and offcampus sophomore year, I learned to deal with situations I would have usually considered above my maturity level. In the transition from the dorms to the Fraternity, I thought I had found my place at IU. The campus was so big and becoming a brother was my attempt to make it smaller. The situations and circumstances of the Fraternity caused me to leave mid-sophomore year to find offcampus housing. This rough transition was stressful, but helped me to mature and realize that I do not have to become greek or join a club to make IU smaller. I realized that my choices ultimately determine my college experience.

Upon attending Indiana University I was a shy reserved young lady who had not fully grown into myself. IU and the people who attend this institution allow for you to grow and become the person you are supposed to be academically and individually. I have learned that creativity and unique qualities are wonderful and that being who you are is more important than being who somone else wants you to be. Attending IU has helped me to be embrace and cherish the things that I love most like family, food, music, art, and diverser cultures. Due to wonderful experiences because of the multiple cultures that exist on this campus. I have been able to join the best sorority in the world and I love my sisters and the moments we share. I also love the moments when I can go to listen to operas right here on campus or jazz in the park. The art museum is on campus next to the hper workout center where I have some of my classes and catch my advisor eating and ask her questions on the spot. I have enjoyed my time and look forward to my last year.

A sense of accomplishment that I haven't felt from anything else that I have done. Confidence. A very good job with good pay. Job security. Some admiration from others. Use the skills learned to volunteer and help others. Knowing I can take care of myself and be on my own during college. Student loans were worth it and have since paid them off as planned. Friendships. Great memories.The greatest benefit was the completion of a long term plan/goal. Realizing because of college that there are a lot of things I can accomplish if I want to..A couple things I learned during my 21 year ?college experience enlightenment.? Faculty advisors are typically hired by universities to do research in their area of expertise and to obtain research grant monies. Not to understand degree requirements. I also learned I should have completed an internship in my field of study. It would have been a way of gaining valuable work experience for my resume. And finally, I should have done a studies abroad program...the world is amazing.

Study abroad expereince. It has allowed me to study cultures around the world first hand.

I have gained the knowledge and focus to obtain my career goals. The faculty here have given me the information necessary to succeed in my chosen field of Museum Studies and Industries. Without their influence and guidance I would probably still be floundering as to what the next step is in my major, degree, and life. The information was a bit of an overload as the school did not gentle nor slowly initiate me into the requirments for success, but made sure I was aware of what I needed to get done to make the most of my education.