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Looking back at what I have gotten from this school, I guess in one word I could say myself. I was one of those people who was extremely shy, and didn?t get out of the house because I didn?t know what I would do. I have met my life long friends here at OC, and looking back at my life I am glad I made the decisions to come. It was the most terrifying decision, because it was so far out of my comfort zone and what I grew up knowing but I wouldn?t change my decision for the world. My classes are great because they keep me focused on what I want to do. I was in a social service club, and that keeps you involved and always meeting new people. Life is always busy and amazing to be in. I know that I will find a job in my field and that gives me confidence to go on with my life with my head held high. That is what OC has done for me.

I have learned that a community is very important. In order for us to be successful, it takes much more than a independent, driven, and confident attitude. We have to rely on others to help us get through life. At Oklahoma Christian I fell in love with the community atmosphere because it helped me to become a better student. Throughout high school I did not feel challenged or even excited about learning the curriculum; but at Oklahoma Christian I have developed a new hunger to learn. The staff and students encourage and strive to modivate all of us to be better and seek excellence through everything we do. It has been a life changing experience to be apart of Oklahoma Christian because I have accountability from people that share a deep and passionate love for God with me. My intimate relationships with friends has shown me what true living is all about! I am now confident, hungry, and passionate about life and I will continue to seek out my love for Christ so that I can be an example and encouragement to the world.

So far out of my college expirence I have made a lot of close friendships. I have gotten to know myself better, and what I really want out of my life and career. College has made me really form a real close relationship with God. It has made me form my own relationship and not one of my families. This all has been valueable because it has made me become more of my own person. And I think that that came by me getting out on my own and having to be an individual. And I am thankful for that.

I have learned a lot about how a classroom is how run and how much work is put into being a teacher. I have learned a lot about what it takes to be a teacher and how I will run my classroom. It has been valuable to attend because of the classroom experience I have gotten in my undergrad program. I will go into student teaching with over 300 hours spent in the classroom. It has been so valuable to spend so much time with teachers and students. It has really opened up my eyes and let me experience being a teacher.

I have learned so much and grown incredibly during my college experience. Even though there are certain things I disagree with OC about, I still value what I have learned there. Next spring, I will graduate with my nursing degree and be an RN. This is an awesome accomplishment that I will be proud of when it happens. Also, I have had the opportunity to be involved in world missions through the campus ministry at the church nearby that I attend. Last summer, I took a trip with 20 other students to Ghana, Africa for a month to work in an orphanage. It was probably the most amazing experience I have ever had. I've realized my passion is traveling and mission work and caring for people. I am looking forward to where my graduation from Oklahoma Christian will take me!

Eight months ago I survived a horrible motorcycle accident and the loss of my husband. I have two small children and am left trying to put my life back together and going back to school to support them. The biggest thing I have gotten out of my college experience, is the knowledge that I can make a better future for my family. The sadness and grief from the accident are replaced with hope, and even excitement, that life will go on, and it can be beautiful.

I came from a family where the future was never mentioned. You just accepted who you were and where you were in life and never expected anything different. I left and moved out on my own when I was fifteen. Since then, I have been offered so many opportunities to truly become the person I have always wanted to be. I majored in Religious Education and International Studies as an undergrad because I want to work with children the rest of my life giving them that same hope and encouragement I was given. Now I am working on my MBA in Leadership and Organizational Development because I have learned that I have a passion for life that I can use to encourage not only children but people of all ages. I am only twenty-two but I have experienced so much in life already for me to realize how appreciative I am for the education and the experiences I have been able to experience through OC. I do not believe that would have been possible had I attended any other university. I am so greatful that I am where I am today and I hope that you are as well.

I have definitely learned more about myself than I ever knew before. I not only learned just basic details about myself, I also learned how to stand up and take initiative; I learned how to change those things that weren't very great. Being on my own and making decisions for myself has made this year one of the hardest of my life. I definitely made a lot of mistakes along the way and I wished I was back home for every one of them. But I also managed to make some good decisions that truly changed the way I feel inside. I have learned so much about being happy with myself and being a good neighbor to those who are around me. I have truly learned how to treat others how I want to be treated. Most importantly, I learned to treat myself and others the way I deserve to be treated.

Dear 2006 Kevin, As you begin your college experience, I want to impress upon you the idea of not worrying about classes and balancing your time. When I was in your shoes in 2006, I really screwed things up. I spent 4 hours a night in the library. In 2010, I can tell you have a 4.0 GPA, so don?t worry so hard about classes as a freshman. You will have 20 minutes of homework a night. Seriously. (By the way, put down your Intro to American Government book, you don?t need to read it.) Instead of wasting your time now, get up of your seat right now (and no, not after the game), go down the hall, and meet people. In 2010, the people who live down the hall will become some of your best friends. In 2010, it?s all about managing your priorities so that when you leave this wonderful place, you will have no regrets. Also, you might want to start early on planning for law school because the LSAT is much harder than you think it is (and if you think I?m kidding, just wait. . .) Basically, lighten up!

If I could go back I would tell my self to spend more time looking at the colleges I was interested in. I would advise myself to spend more time on the campus with different groups of people so that I would expirence different ways the students interact on campus. I would also say that the first semester is going to be hard. It will be hard because it is a whole new environment without a set schedule. There are bigger breaks in between classes and it is important to use those breaks to do homework instead of just "goofing" around. Time management and determination is very important. The two most important things are those. Also have the willpower to keep to your schedule. Do not fall into the temptation of not putting your classes first. They are the reason you are at school. They are what will get you the degree you want.