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I have always known what I wanted to do – I wanted to be involved in psychology. Coming to Ohio State has made getting into psychology through internships and classes real. But besides giving me the promise of a degree, Ohio State has done much more. I am an active member of several school clubs and organizations that I probably would have never had a chance to become involved with if not for OSU. It’s been extremely valuable for me to not only get experience in psychology, but to experience what a campus like Ohio State has to offer – everything from American Red Cross to Knitting Club.

I learned how to appreciate getting education that I get. In college I met various people from different parts of the world, having lived different lives. I used to take my education granted and couldn't wait until graduation. However, I soon met people who sincerely appreciated being able to learn in college. It really enlightened me on my view of life. I decided to live my life as an owner and realizing it has made such a big impact on my life. I take an active role in classes and further more relationships with my friends and family. The vast pool of different lives, interests and beliefs in college has opened my eyes towards a deeper understanding of life. College changed my entire attitude. Now I understand the importance of being grateful for what I get. Besides a degree, friendships and good memories, learning how to be thankful grew me a step futher.

I have had access to some of the most interesting opportunities anyone could imagine. I have met people from hundreds of cultures and backgrounds and learned from some of the greatest professors in the university system. I have also met life long friends and developed new hobbies and skills. Coming from a small school (graduating class of 35) I love being part of a group of 50,000 plus students. It is great to not know everyone that you see. At the same time, the university offers individual help and one-on-one learning experiences. I would not trade my experience at Ohio State for anything. O-H-I-O!

I have gotten a great experience out of my college experience. I am currently a Resident Assistant and through that I have had my eyes opend to many different people and have been able to see the good in all of them and help them out. I also helped bring in Invisible Children to Casper College so help creat awarness and I gained organizational, speaking, reaching skills. I am also the Head Programmer on a robotics club here. We have a competition that give us six weeks to buils a robot and compete with it. I have learned in that short time how team work can get hard at times. Our robotics club also hosts other robotics competions that need to have organization that I have helped out with during the event. College has also helped me find out who I really am and has given me a direction on life and helped me make goals and make steps to achieve them. Many goals are already achieved and many more are yet to be achieved but every goal I find new experiences that make me a better person for the community.

I have attended college for only one quarter so far, and I have already changed tremendously. As a college student I have become more responsible and independent. I cook, for myself, I have a better judgement on what I should and shouldn't do, and I understand how important it is to finish school work before anything else. I have been exposed to people from all over the world and have learned a lot about their cultures. Having a college experience is something that is priceless; so many doors can be opened for you when while attending college. I have acquired a job working for the Head Coach at The Ohio State University; this job can open many doors for me when I graduate. My major is marketing, so it is very important for me to connect with athletes and other students that are involved in the media world. Without going to college I would have never had this opportunity. College is a privalege, so it is important to take advantage of all the opportunites that come along with it.

So far out of my college experience i have learned how to live life. I have learned that there is more than what is right outside my own front door. Ive learn to explore and question, to want and yearn for more. I have learned that what i want to do with my life is in my grasp i just have to figure out what i want to do with my life first and that is why college is here. Its a stepping stone to the bigger and better things we will do with our lives.

From my college experience I have gained confidence in who I am and I who I want to become. At Ohio State University differences are appreciated in valued. Coming from a small town , before college, blending in was always the safer bet. At Ohio State, there is so much involvement you are bound to find multiple things that interest you. I became involved in Ohio State Club Volleyball, Campus Crusade for Christ, Volunteering at The James Cancer Hospital, a mission trip to Venezuela and that was just freshman year alone. Being so active I figured out the core things I was passionate about and the values learned became such an integral part of me. I have also made such great friends that are so different from me. They help me to broaden my horizons and gain appreciation for different perspectives. Even though we might seem to not have anything in common attending Ohio State gave us a love and appreciation for each other I will always cherish. My college experience has been so full thus far and I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me next at THE Ohio State University.

I have already benefitted so much from my experience at the Ohio State University, and it is only my second year of attendence. I can't rank all of the good things that I have gotten out of my experience in order importance, so I will discuss them chronologically. Moving into the dorm was a huge change from life at home, and Ohio State did a great job in facilitating that transition. I participated in a wide variety of activities and made many friends with whom I remain in close contact with, even though I do not live with all of them anymore. Ohio State has also taught me the value of education. Even though classes aren't my favorite thing about this university, I am very interested in my studies and look forward to learning every day. This universty has also assisted me, not in reinventing myself, but in realizing myself. I wouldn't say that I'm a different person than I was before I came here, but I have definitely changed. Ohio State has helped me to realize and appreciate my potential through all of my insights, abilities, and goals.

College has definitely been a new experience, after being out of school for 30 years. Due to the economy and an on the job injury I was forced to look at a career change. Going back to school was the best option since having a degree would certainly increase my chances entering a new career field. First taking the college prep class opened many doors around the campus and what it had to offer to students. The information it provided was invaluable for use while I'm attending for the next 2 years. Finding out that scholarships are available all year was something I wasn't aware of and will certainly help in my current financial situation. Learning all the services the library has to offer was also informative along with tutoring services which provide help with particular classes you have trouble with and the availability of computers and printers on campus for those who don't have them available at home. I have finished my first semester of college with a 3.5 GPA and am glad to have gone back to school to further my education and am looking forward to graduating in 2012.

I am out for a true college experience. I finished my A.O.S. at a small school in New York and really wanted to live and learn in a big college town. How much bigger can you get than O.S.U. with over 50,000 students? I needed to experience all the quirks, challenges, and tricks to being a student in 2010. I went not only to learn about my future profession and industry, but also to add on memories of being in college at the prime of my life. My experience has been valuable knowing how to ace a Final Exam in one class on two hours of sleep knowing that another Final Exam in another class is coming my way or how to take advantage of all free food and drink specials from restaurants and meetings in order to survive financially . It has been valuable to network with classmates breaking the ice by commenting on the professor's horrendous fashion sense. Most importantly, it provides an environment to interact with my generation connecting on our struggles as students starving for knowledge and money and our future aspirations to change the world based on our college experiences.