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Never underestimate yourself. Besides the benefit of a higher education, college will also allow you to prove to yourself and others exactly what you are cable of doing. In addition to learning about yourself, understsand that a direct route towards accomplishing your goals is not necessary. If I knew then what I know now, I would declare Spanish as my major instead of my minor because medical schools consider various majors as long as the required prerequisites are fullfilled. Also associating yourself with like-minded students and peers is as necessary as studying, becuase being able to share your thoughts with others also maintains your focus. Do not feel unfortunate or unlucky that you have to work yourself through school because in the end there will be an even greater appreciation for your education.

Being in college is the beginning of being independent from parents who have cared for me, and guided me through difficult decision makings. I know they will always be there whenever I need them, but this is a time for me to grow on my own and claim my education. It is valuable to attend college, to get involved in new experiences whether it is doing something new and taking part of a club; meeting interesting people from various backgrounds; and most importantly gaining knowledge that is essential for personal growth. Another experience I have experienced is having the opportunity to meet people with different views then I do and learn to appreciate each other’s differences. In college, the professors are always willing to help students and encourage students for office hour for unclear topics from class or just simply have an adult to adult conversation. It is great to be in an environment where it is both welcoming and nurturing.

Attending school has been a huge part of my life. When I decided to go to SCCC to receive my associated in acting I didn't expect to find what found me. I was doing mediocore work so I decided to talk to my teachers and see what else I could do to be apart of the theatre. Well the discussion went well with one professor, and he suggested that I try assistant stage manager for the next show. What an eye opening experience this was for me. I never heard of stage management and I couldn't believe all the things that were involved. Then I decided to take on a show with the most critical professor we had. I had never cried so much in a week; the experience was intense and brutal. Most of all he taught me so much about the business and myself. I am to this day grateful to those professors that have shown me a new me. They both opened up my world and stage management has become who I am. College is about learning about what you love, and what you are passionate about, but it is mostly about learning about yourself.

My college experience thus far has been a very rewarding experience. I started a community college, which was a great way to transition from a high school mindset to a college mindset. I have learned so much from my college experience, and not just in the classroom. College has taught me a lot about myself, and what I want out of life. It's helped me grow emotional, and transition from a teenager into a young adult who is actively involved in her surroundings. My experiences and the things I’ve learned have been invaluable to me. As my college experience continues I know that I will learn so much more.

I experienced a broader type of view of fine art, culture, and health care. I also experienced different types of healthcare settings. I was also exposed to writing a proper research paper.

The only valuble experience that I got out of Rutgers were the extracurricular activities which involve me being a member of my student government (RUSA), an RSU member and having a part-time job as a food taster. Rutgers is a great place to be but when term bills come around it is a total mess. It's not all of Rutgers Student Accouting's fault, the funding for higher education in NJ also has their share of the blame. The reason why I need this scholarship is because I, along with many of my other fellow students, got ripped off when we got our Tuition Aid Grant (TAG). My story is that I was supposed to get around an estimated amount of $4,200 from TAG and since I have had TAG before, I knew that the estimated amount would be very close to the actual amount so I knew I was prepared to pay the rest of my term bill. For some reason Rutgers Student Accounting took until mid-term (fall 2010) to finish processing everyone's aid. In short, I only got around $1,600 and I'm still trying to pay off my fall term bill.

My college experience, as of this point, has been rewarding on different levels. I have learned a tremendous amount as a student, friend, and roommate. I have gotten a great education from professionals that are the top in their fields and actually know how to teach their craft. With this knowledge, I will be more apt to getting a job as soon as I get out of school. I have also learned how to be a better person by meeting new people and being more open to their ways of life and points of view. Being an acceptable - and hopefully great - roommate is also a difficult feat to accomplish. By being more openminded, willing to change, and by making sacrifices, I have been able to live in an uplifting environment that allows me to succeed in all parts of my life. I do not think that by attending any other institution I would be able to get anywhere near as rewarding of a college experience.

I have learned that nothing is going to be given to you just becuase you go to college, you must go out and tkae what you want. Because Rutgers is such a big school most teachers view you as a number, which can be hard coming from a small high school where every teacher knew each and everything about their students. My most challenging obsticle that I had to overcome was starting a the bottom of the totem pole again, this experience was hard, but has made me a stronger person without a doubt. Rutgers has a very big and diversified campus that allows you to experience many different cultures and racial groups first hand, which is also a learning experience within itself. I feel as if the most important experience that I have gotten by attedending Rutgers was just the fact of going out on my own and taking the initiative to make thing happen, because I learned from day one that nothing is going to be given out.

Coming from a small town in self-proclaimed "South Jersey," I'd always known one thing: nothing changes. Nobody is from a foreign country, you knew everyone from the pretty girl next door to the quiet boy two classooms away, you eat the same cold pizza every Friday. Deciding to go from that lifestyle to Rutgers, from a class of 800 to a class of 7,300- that was a bit scary. However, as soon as I waved goodbye to my parents and had a chance to look around with free eyes, I saw that this place is not only a college- it's a condensed version of the world around me. I've learned things I'd never seen before in high school, such as terror the hour before an exam, excitement when you meet someone special, curiosity when you see ethnic clothing you've never seen before. I've felt the pain of yoga, the joy of freshman freedom, and the loathing of Chemistry 161. Who knew such a world was only an hour away from home?

Though I have spent only one semester away at college, I have learned much more than I ever imagined. I have learned what it is like to truly step out of my comfort zone and experience the world anew. I knew no more than five people attending Rutgers when I initially stepped on campus. In an institution with an enrollment that surpasses my hometown's population my thousands, that number seemed dauntingly low. Living on campus, however, has been the most insightful experience that could have happened to me. I have not only learned how to make friends, but I've learned self-discipline and how to be independent. I do my own chores, eat sleep, and study without being told to do so, and if I have a problem I consult an advisor on my own. That being said, I have also learned exactly how much I value my family. Though I have always loved them, I took them for granted. Through my experiences, I realize how much I value my family. Though I miss them dearly when I'm away, I see now how important it is for me to live on my own and persue my education.