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What wouldn't I tell myself if i could go back. I always think about this when I am in my room. If only I could go back in time i would tell myself to take AP courses to get college credit. To have joined extra curricular activities, community service, and clubs. This would have helped me in my comunicatin skills. To go to advisors to help me choose a career for myself. To get to know myself so I could have a better understanding of what my weaknesses and strenghths are so I can know what I enjoy doing. I would push myself to apply to scholarships. I would tell myself to look into colleges that offer a variety of majors. I would tell myself that college is to be taken seriously and I need to really know what I want my future to be like. I need to be aware of who I really am and what I can achieve. I would tell myself that I can't sit around and expect everyone to tell me what to do. I would tell myself to start taking responsibility because the road to success is a long way.

I have gone through many hardships through out my collegiate years. These hardships have carved my views and values into a beautiful sculpture. I was in a very dark place freshman year, which lead to sub par grade far below my potential. On my own will and determination I got my act together, school became my number one obligation. My grades sky rocketed! Through these experiences, I have learned to appreciate and value education like no other. Even on Saturday nights i choose to stay at home and read about the human body, nothing fascinates me more. I have been given a great opportunity many people unfortunately do not have---to become a well rounded educated person. I will use my education to help people to the best of my ability, that is my purpose in life.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is that there are more careers than I thought there'd be in the field that I'm interested in. It is valuable to attend college because you learn more about the world and what ways there are for you to make a difference in other people's lives.

Despite being a non-traditional (adult) student, the support of university employees and fellow students was remarkable. University provisions and meeting students with varying circumstances encouraged me to complete my studies. I learned to properly prioritize the demands of my children, family and job without sacrificing my personal development. College gave me the opportunity to stop putting myself last on my list of priorities and develop patience in achieving goals. Attending a university that serves a variety of students (housing, majors, schedules, etc.) gave me an opportunity to make observations that will assist my children. College gave me the forethought to plan for my children's college education and equipped me to assist them academically, socially and emotionally when they are in college. Participation in service related extra-curricular activities boosted my self-worth as I helped incoming freshman adjust, assisted students with class scheduling and supported the on-campus daycare center. College gave me self-esteem, employment that required past experience working with children and the foundation of my professional network. Above all else, college gave me the opportunity to hear my teenager say "If my mom can do it, so can I."

Over the last two and a half years, I have met friends, professors and other leaders from all walks of life. These people have taught me true values of friendship and important work ethics. Ever since I was about 16, I knew that I wanted to own a business and now I can proudly say that at 20 years old, I have met that goal! My business is just taking off, but it is right where I want it to be for this time in my life. I know that it is my college experience that has taught me a lesson in perseverance; from all of the lectures, hands-on projects and late nights of studying. It is from these experiences that I knew I couldn't give up on my dreams of being a business owner. Today, I do my best to encourage students to never give up on their dreams. I believe education is the key to success. Although many people call themselves successful, I believe that success is found within the mind's intellect, not the bank. My college experience has taught me the true value of success- to do what you love and do it well.

Since I've entered college I have learned so much in the different subjects I've taken and completed. College brings the experience of being knowledgable and I honestly believe that I am experiecing that. If someone has been in college long enough and they don't feel as if they are getting anything worth knowing out of it, than something is wrong but I love my college experience. Being educated is the key to being successful and me attending Kean University is valuable for that reason.

I have gotten much out of my college experience and have realized the challenge that college can bring. I have developed a great enthusiasm for history and political science education. I also have developed a great appreciation for foreign language and am interested in learning the Portuguese language at this school. My horizons have expanded and am eager to embrace the culture of the country of Brazil as I would like to be an English-language teacher in that country.

Well since i haven't had much experience with college it is kind of difficult for me to answer this question but i can say that doing everything it takes to enrolle and register and financial aid, etc.. it has thought me a whole lot of responsibility. I haven't had any help from anybody so basically i have been doing all this process alone but i don't complain. Why? you might ask and there is a really simple answer, the road of life is a path we all have to walk on sooner or later and for me to be doing everything alone has thought me important assets of how life could be in a few more years. Well i hope you take me under consideration. Thank you very much.

I have been in and out college since I graduated high school, taking breaks to repay the institution. I had very little help in my college experience, but I am learning from my mistakes and persevering through my educational journey. I have learned, thus far, that I must take responsibility for my education and be self-motivated. I only have myself to rely on and have to keep pushing until I attain my goal. I have realized as I have gotten older, that my education is of the utmost importance. I need an education so that I can support myself independently and become my own person. Also, my experience as a child of a broken home has motivated me to become a self-reliant individual so that I can deal with any situations that life may throw my way. I very am passionate about helping others and believe I would be a great assest in the healthcare field, not to mention such a rewarding experience.

You learned something new everyday, but going to Kean University i learned something new every second, it maybe from the professors or just my peers around me.