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Back home with my family is definitely not the best place for teeming young adults. And since I don't have a car, I'm usually stuck at home with nothing to do and unable to hang out with friends anywhere. My first semester of college has actually allowed me to go out, interact with others, make decisions, suffer consequences, basically live as a young adult and to learn from my mistakes. It really is all about responsibility. I'm the one who has to make sure I go to bed, that I wake up and eat, that I go to classes and get my homework done. Going away for college is priceless because it allows you to grow. It allows you to grow as a person as you find your own niche and become friends with some of the best people you ever met. You truly can be yourself around them and you simply grow and mature. It is the best thing a teen can experience and enjoy.

College has taught me that there is no limits on getting an education, that you can be what you want to be without any restrictions. No matter what your background is, college does not discriminates and offers equal opportunities to everyone. College has opened different views towards the World in general, making me see that no matter how different we, humans, are on the outside, we all want the same thing, which is to prosper in life. College made me see the potential I have and had made me see that while others may have an influence of the decisions I make, at the end of the day I am truly the sole owner of my decisions. Most of all, college has taught me that the mind is the most powerful and valuable asset that us human beings own, and nobody can't take it away from us.

When asked what i have gotten out of my college experience, i can definitely say that from my college experience, i've made so many mistakes, but also i have learned from them. Although my gpa may not show it, going to Penn State has made me a better student and my college experience has taught me to be more focused on my academics and help others who are struggling in classes to not give up, but to keep fighting because at the end of the day you will succeed if you don't give up. My college experience has taught me that you never fail until you give up and because of this i'm glad i am at Penn State and that even though college has not gone exceedingly great for me, it never too late for me to do what i want to do, to become a doctor and make the world a better place. My colleg experience has taught me that i can impact the world and make it a better place if i don't give up.

It is very hard to describe what I got out of my college experience in less than 200 words, but I would say that I have received an experience for a lifetime at college. Prior to attending Penn State University, I never would have imagined myself actively involved in my school's diverse community. Currently, I am involved in the world's largest collegiate philanthropic charity organization, one of the fastest growing and developing programming/entertainment clubs at Penn State and am managing an average of 16 credits a semester all at once. I never would have seen this potential in myself had I not gone to Penn State University. “College is like a fountain of knowledge - and the students are there to drink.” This anomynously stated quote is 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} accurate. The opportunities for advancement in college are limitless and have no bounds. When I joined the Penn State community, I decided that I was ready to seize every single chance that I had. As a result, as a person, I grew both intellectually and spiritually. College allowed me to be thirsty for life, and now I will always have the desire to drink from the fountain of knowledge.

A sense of security in the future, and in an interesting field.

At Penn State I have gotten more than just an education, I have made relationships that will last a lifetime and opportunites I will always cherish. Penn State has made it possible for me to do a service project in the Dominican Republic over spring break which has inspired me to help others and gave me assurance that I have chosen the right career path for my future. I have friendships that will continue even after I graduate. It's often said that college is the best time of your life, and I can't say whether this is true or not since I have so much to experience yet but I can guarentee that if it isn't, it's definitely a runner up. Tuition is very expensive and the bills continue to come in but overall Penn State has given me more than I could ever ask for, not only an education but a lifetime of memories and friendships.

In my time at Penn State, I have done so much more than memorize facts and take exams; I have become part of a proud and loving family. I am no longer an outsider to the storied traditions and thriving community of the university; I am now a part of something much bigger than myself. Few words can describe how it feels to be in Beaver Stadium, surrounded by over 100,000 people as we put our hands on each other's shoulders and sing the alma mater. It is a very powerful and moving experience. The sense of pride and family at Penn State is fantastic, and like nothing I've ever known. Attending Penn State has been a valuable experience in many aspects. I am receiving a high-quality education, taught by the best and brightest professors. I am being trained and prepared to enter the workforce in my chosen field. Most of all, I have become a part of a family of hundreds of thousands of students and alumni who will all have Penn State pride for the rest of their lives. I would not choose to be a part of anything else.

By attending college the first time 12 years ago and finally returning as a full-time student this past year, I have learned that anything is possible with time and perseverence. I now realize that putting more effort into my studies is extremely advantageous and I am learning by leaps and bounds. I love the fact that Penn State is a large university because it allows for many more opportunities to interact with talented professor and researchers. Also, I have the chance to work in a research laboratory setting, which is invaluable experience. I am thoroughly enjoying my coursework and excited about the upcoming years. I can't wait until I graduate and possibly go on to attain upper level degrees.

College Education is most important because its knowledge that can never be taken away from you and you will always have your college education to fall back on. First of all, the value of a college education can be taken in all different kinds of aspects. WBeing that college has its many expenses I look at it like I am buying a house. You have to be positive when looking at what all you have to put in when attending school. College very much itself has to be valued. You have to put a lot of your work and long hours when working on a degree. Going to school is not easy as it seems. Good study habits are one main factor when valuing college. then enrolling in school I look at it like this is my pride and glory and no one can take this from me. You can lose all your fame and fortune but if you have a college education it remains the same. In my prospective college education is valued. College is a goal of mine that I'm going to achieve.

I've got a lot things out of my college experience. For instance, responsibility, hard work, and specially staying focused. There are several distractions that may occur in college notably parties, alcohol, and girls. As a young man these distractions are extremely difficult to handle however, I always keep in mind the percentage of minority men dropping out of school and I don't want to be apart of that number. Also, I don't want to let my family and friends down. I want to live a good life in which I work at doing something that I enjoy and am good at. Lastly, I want to be a role model for the kids from my hometown, I want them to have belief in themselves and know that it is possible to live in a wonderful home, travel the world, and have enough money to not worry for things.