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I learned how to incorporate my faith and my values into my studies (at the time) and my job (now). I gained valuable leadership skills, and grew in my faith life.

I have learned patients all over again, And it help me realized that anything is possible if you set a goal in life and stick to it you will love the outcome.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is more than I can ever imagine. When I first applied to schools, I honestly did not expect it to be as enlightening as it has been. I have met my best friends, enjoyed a wonderful community of people, learned and experienced more than I ever have in my life and I still have a year and a half left. With everyone being as friendly, intelligent and outgoing as they are at Luther, it is hard not to get the best out of it. It has been such a valuable experience to me because Luther has really prepared me for the future. With the schooling, volunteering, internships, and grad school preparation..I honestly feel like I can do anything I set my mind to do. Luther prepares you for life in all aspects; friends, family, community, working environments, and schooling. I have not yet been upset with my choice to attend Luther College, and I hope in my remaining year and a half here I can continue to learn and experience more to enhance my life.

College has not only taught me how to speak Spanish fluently or write ten-page research papers, it has taught me the value of life. Recently I lost a good friend. He was a senior at my college, getting ready to go out into the world, make some money, and enjoy life. His time was cut short. This taught me to make the most of the time you have. When I first arrived at school with the excitement of freedom I often went to the local bar with my new college friends. At this point in my life, I was not taking advantage of my time. The party scene seemed fun, but I soon realized what can result from not looking out for friends: rape, injuries, and even death. After taking a Biology course I saw the wonders of more than human life; I saw nature, but I also saw it being destroyed. As a new school year began, and I began staying in on the weekends, I was able to take advantage of that time. I spent more time taking care of myself, spending time with the ones I love, and taking advantage of the amazing natural world.

My college experience has not been a typical one. After attending Winona State University in Minnesota, I realized that I needed a school that offered a better sense of community for me to grow and develop in. I attribute this to the fact that I grew up in a small town, where I had always felt part of something tight-knit and knew and cared for everyone. After looking for schools, I found Luther, visited, and after much debate about whether to transfer or not, I finally did, but very late. The admissions office was so friendly to me, even though I was causing endless housing issues, and scheduling conflicts. In short, I was a nuisance, but all the staff's support and helpfulness was inexhaustible. I arrived at Luther a short 3 weeks later for fall semester and was won over by the campus. It was so easy to fit in and feel like you were valued. For me, the best thing Luther has offered me has come from its staff, who has and is still working hardto help me sort out my future, realize my skills and goals, and how I can best contribute to our future.

My college experience has helped me to become more open-minded and positive about life. I have opened my mind to understanding and considering different views and values that all the people bring to Luther. My college experience has shown me that it is okay for people to think differently than myself. Diversity has taught me that positive outcomes can arise in life when you use your differences to work together and accomplish something good for society or yourself. Attending college has taught me the importance of perseverance, that if I stay focused and work hard I will accomplish what I want to accomplish. Perserverance is a valuable trait to have that can be applied to all aspects of one's life. Not only perserverance but the well-rounded education I am receiving at Luther College is also important to my growth. As I grow and live life, no matter what stage of life, I can always use my higher education, perseverance, and positive attitude to help me achieve what I want to achieve or work through a tough situation I might be in. Education leads to positive outcomes and is something that will never be taken away from me.

My experince as a college student is something that has totally changed my life. However, since attending college I have only encountered positive outcomes. A few of these outcomes are that I have learned to be more responsible. I have also became a person that is expected more out of. In addition, I have learned that I should try to do my very best during the times that I am the weakest. I have also learned to interact with other students that I had not only known since I was elementry school.

At Luther College we have to take certain classes to fufill the Liberal Arts requirement. I have found that often times these are my favorite or the most interesting classes. I think a Liberal Arts education gives you the chance to expand your knowledge in more than just your major. Things I thought I would never like have become interests to me and I think that has really helped me grow and develop into a well-rounded person. Through my college experience I have experiement with who I want to be and I have learned what important to me. It has been valuable for me because I have found out what kind of person I want to be morally and has helped me become more accepting of what kind of people others want to be.

My college experience has been a mixed experience in that I have always worked while attending school. It has been much more difficult than any typical college kid due to the added responsibility. I have learned a great deal at the community college and really appreciate such facilities. The smaller class sizes and better student and teacher relationship really helps for the first few years. I really have learned how to manage my time effectively and keep several different projects running simultaneously whether it was at work or at school. Without such challenges it is easy to see how people can become inefficient and encumbered over sometimes the simplest tasks. I am no longer afraid of what life may have in the future for me for I am prepared with great time management, organization and delegation. I am thankful for all the painstaking assignments, tight deadlines and many hours of homework. If it wasn't for these many different projects, life would be dull and boring. I am extremely ambitious and can't wait to tackle the next obstacle to bring me to higher education in life!

My college experience has taught me a lot. The most important thing that I have learned in college, is to just be who you want to be, and if someone doesn't like that, don't worry about it. Luther promotes individuality, and we have a broad range of personalities, styles, and people here. I have had an overall wonderful experience, and have met some very interesting people. Making connections with professors is also key to attaining a meaningful education, they have so much to share, and have had a wonderful amount of experience that we will never know. This tacit knowledge is one of the most valuable resources to have, and I have found college to be a way to expand my learning even more. Learning is so important, and when you are given a proper environemnt to learn in, it is priceless.