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I lived in a very small town, and attended a fairly small high school. I only graduated with around 100 students. I did not get a chance to interact with people with different race, religion, or culture where I grew up. I knew everybody in my town, and everybody knew me. I then enrolled into the Ohio State University which is one of the biggest campuses in the nation. So i suppose out of my college experience, so far, getting to interact with different people has been the most valuable. The first person i met on campus was my roommate, and he happened to be Jewish. That's when i fully realized that I was going to experience alot of new things and get to know alot of new people. As my time on campus progressed i got to know more and more people of different ethnicity, culture, race, or religion. Any college i would have attended would have been more diverse than where i grew up, but the Ohio State University has so many things to do that everywhere you go is an opportunity to meet someone different or do something new.

During my college experience i have learned to be more responsible and have worked harder than i ever have before!

Attending college has provided me with opportunities I would have not otherwise had. Opportunities include meeting people from various backgrounds, being exposed to different ideas, and exploring topics that have helped me to broaden my thinking. College is more than "recieving an education," rather it assists you in developing the person you are. The experiences you gain from college come from a number of areas, not just the classroom. If you take advantage of the opportunities presented to you, college can change the course of your life, changing the way you look at the world. College is an opportunity to become educated more than just from a book, but about the world.

My expreience here at O.S.U. has been one that I will remember for the rest of my life. During my attendence at this University I have obtained a great deal of knowledge that I am certrain will be put to great use in the particular career feild that I am quickly approaching. In addition to vast amount of knowledge that I have recieved, I have also had the opportunity to befriend many indiviuals from all different backgrounds that im certain I would'nt have the chance to do so if it were'nt for this institution.

I've only been at Ohio State for almost 2 quarters and I've already embraced more opportunities and made more memories than I thought was possible in a lifetime. I've made friends. I'm in the Scholars program. I've gone to football games, basketball games, hockey games, and so on. I've met Brutus and Gordon Gee. I've sat in the press box at a football game. I'm involved in PRSSA and am currently planning a Hunger Banquet to raise awareness for the hunger problem locally. I've gotten involved in intramurals. I'm minoring in Spanish. I wrote a project report for Make A Difference Day Ohio and submitted it to the mayor. I've been downtown. I jumped in Mirror Lake before the Michigan game. I've lived in a dorm with 4 other girls. I've walked miles in the snow and taken thousands of pictures. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to attend college due to financial situations. But it's already more valuable to me than anything else I've ever done. Its tough when it comes to paying the tuition, but its worth it.

When I first went into community college, I was scared of how much harder it was going to be. Once there, I realize that it is a lot easier than how people describe it. The professors spoke to you directly and confident. The classes are easy once you get adjust to them. Your classmates will help you with problems you do not understand. The main office was always open if you had a problem with one of your classes. It also feels great to know that you are actually doing something with your life.

Well, I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. The first thing is that college and high school life are totally different. For example, when i was in high school, the teachers made sure we did our homework, but when I started college, I saw that the instructors really didn't care if you did it or not. Some of the teachers here are really nice and they want to see the students suceed. Another thing is that I have to puit more study time into my schedule in order to pass my classes. For the first semester of college, I had a good gpa. The next semester I saw that it was dropping. For the next two semesters, my gpa continued to decline. That is when i went to my counselor to get help. She gave me tips on how to study, and now I can truly say that my gpa has improved. In conclusion, I have gotten a lot out of college: a comparison of high school versus college work and developed good study habits.

After attending Ohio State for only two quarters I have learned more than I could have ever imagined. I entered into school as a shy, timid girl, afraid to try new things and meet new people. Now I attend different events on a weekly basis. I have become involved in multiple volunteer opportunities. I volunteered a Children's Services, and also volunteer at the admissions office. I have attended dinners with faculty, and everyday I try to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to me. I have learned that the best experiences are often ones that you are apprehensive about. Also, new friends can come out of the strangest of situations. It is hard to explain how valuable my education here has been, because I feel as if Ohio State has brought out the best in me. Every day I try to become a better person, and try to make my community a better place.

Before I answer the selected question above, I would like to introduce myself to you. Hello, my name is Keith Boyd and I am going to be a college freshman this year. I was a college student during the years of 1998-2000 and 2001-2003, and have experienced many health and financial obstacles that impeded my ability to pursue a college degree. Now, I have the opportunity to go back to college and I am diligently seeking out scholarship opportunities to help me accomplish my dream, thus the reason I am writing this essay. My ulitimate dream is to become a physician. I know that if you select me to be a winner, I will not waste this opportunity that you placed before me. There is nothing more valuable than a college experience. My college experience has molded me into the person I am today. In addition, my experience taught me to view many issues in a different light and allowed me the opportunity to culitivate the skills that I possess. There are aspects of this world that would have gone unnoticed if I had not attended college. Therefore, this is why my college experience is valuable to me.

The college experience that is portrayed in the entertainment and media industry, is exagerated to what the experience truly is: a sacirfice, a strong effort, and undeniable self-dicipline . As time goes on and if theses 3 things are practiced all throught college, it makes the experience worthwhile, and enjoyable. Obviously, one has to be balanced in day to day dealings; being in a room studying for hours is not a healthy environment for the joy of being in college. Campuses have much to offer a student especially culturally; getting to know different people and there backgrounds is valuable not only for making friends but also for future endeavors, after college.