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College had always been a dream that I'd never been able to financially achieve but desperately wanted. When I worked for a company that offered tuition-reimbursement, I began to attend and excel at evening college classes. But after my son was diagnosed with learning disabilities, success in school became difficult for him to achieve. We had little time for anything but school work and fighting for benefits. Energy and funding available for my education disappeared. It was not until my husband and I moved to Georgia five years ago that we became aware of the HOPE scholarship. My initial goal in the 1980's had been to become a lawyer - and I have worked for lawyers for over 30 years. But when a young hiker was brutally murdered here, I felt compelled to become involved in the process. School was no longer an option and HOPE now enables me to achieve my long-awaited dream. Psychology and criminal justice always appealed to me and I am now able to pursue a graduate program in forensic psychology of children, a career in which I can help children overcome life's tragedies to succeed in life - instead of becoming criminals.

What I got out of college way not only insite in to my degree field, but all around more knowledge in general education. For example, before I went to school I thought I understand computer very well. After I finished my first degree I now understand that my knowledge was very limited. Not to mention the level of math that I understand has vastly increased. Especially since I took finite math. In fact before I did not understand statistic now i look at them as they are just another simple proble to solve.

I have gotten so much out of my experiences here at North Georgia College and State University. As a Freshman, I was afraid of being in a new place and having to get situated into the very scary NGCSU Music Program. When I found out I was the principal clarinetist, I thought it was a mistake, but I'm glad it wasn't because I learned more than I thought possible. When I came back for my second year, I was more prepared for the all of that was expected for music majors. After the first day of Symphonic Band, the band director approached me and stated that I had grow both in confidence and in musical ability. I, of course, didn't quite expect this comment, but I noticed that he was right the next time I had class. The reason: because I was able to sight read pieces that I never would have been able to as a high school student. This goes to show that when you apply yourself to what you love, you can achieve anything.

Out of my college experience i have learned how to be organized, how to manage my time and how to be responsibile. When you get to college your whole life changes. They do not baby you like you were babied in high school. You grow up real fast and that is what i learned. That everything depends on you and your choices.

What I have gotten out of college is a unique sense of family. NGCSU is a very close knit school; the teachers strive the help their students in any way possible and the students are genuinely nice, friendly, and they are also willing to help. Everyone is open to helping each other. Going into college I was scared out of my mind, just the tought of college gave me the shakes, but during the first week I soon realized that I had nothing to be fearful of. The population of the school gladly welcomed me as one of them. North Georgia has given me something that larger schools cannot, a family.

attending college is very important and challenge in the same time because the students spend their time and try to be succesful student , so they can be the best in their fields. in my experience, going to the college and get some experience is the key for the students to know how to become the most effective and the leaders of the future. when i went to the college in the first semester, i learned lot of things such as how to become and educated man and managing the time and the stress.

I have gotten nothing but good things from my college experience hard work, dedication, and motivation are just a few things I can think of. I also am on my way to a career in the health field something I have dreamed of for years a career that can support me and one day my family I couldnt be happier with my experience it takes alot of hard work but its so worth it for my furture.

I have gained many different ideas, and many different concepts from college. College has allowed me to broaden my perspective on many different subjects. It has also allowed me to think outside the box, and realize that the opportunities for my life are endless. I have learned to take each day as a learning experience, and learned to value my relationships. Also I have learned that my experiences are priceless, and I am trying to make the most out of my college experience. College has been valuable to attend because it provides me with unlimited opportunities to grow and learn and experience new things.

I have only been in college for one semester and a few weeks, but I have learned some very valuable life lessons. I have definitely learned the value of a college education by attending college. I have also learned that it is not about the smartest person, the person with the most money, or the person who knows everybody. It is simply about the person who works harder than any other. College is not about pure knowledge, it is about applying oneself to further better themselves.

I am a single mother of a beautiful 18 month old girl named Izabella; and as hard as it was for me to go back to school, it was even more difficult because it did not just affect me anymore. When I first started school I was insecure, intimidated, and unprepared! I completed 23+ hours since then, maintaining a 3.5 grade point average which is more than I could have expected. Going back to school has taught me discipline, communication skills that i was not quite old enough to understand untill now. Not only have I learned a great deal educationally, but also in life as well. I do not know that I would be the person I am today if I had not returned back to school to create a future for my daughter and I.