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"Social justice... yeah... what is that? Like helping the kids in Africa or something? College is for getting a job." A response like this is typical when I talk to my peers who were not able to attend college. They view college as a means to an end, one inch closer to what society defines success, monetary wealth. Contrary to this, I have gained the ability to open my mind to the problems the world faces and, more importantly, the fact that ordinary people such as myself can relieve some of this suffering. Had I not attended college, I am sure I too would have been caught in the bubble that encases so many today, that there is no other world aside from their relatively priveleged lives. So far this has been such a fulfilling, enlightening experience, and it's important for people to realize that their actions today define our world tomorrow.

Before I came to Seattle University I was a very introverted person. Because of how open and accepting this campus is, I feel that I have been able to open up to others in ways I had never imagined before. Ontop of the top rate education they've provided me, they've helped me grow as a person in the short time that I've been here and I'm so grateful for that.

I have learned that anyone can do anything they set their mind to. I have finally figured out what I want to do for the rest of my life and it has been about 5 years out of high school. I think that once you have an idea of what you want out of life everything works itself out. I have loved attending college for two main reasons. The first is that I know I am setting agood example for my son. I hope he sees that it is best to go to college right after high school so when he gets done with that and gets a job and family, he won't have to worry about supporting them. The second reason is that I feel like I am accomplishing something important. I will be contributing to society by doing something I enjoy doing.

My college education thus far has been a whirlwind of opportunities, only a fraction of which I have capitalized on. It is a very scary thing to know that while one is partaking in so much: classes, clubs, guest lectures, art events, conversations, and establishing lasting relationships with peers and professors; there is still so much one is missing. That is what college is, a plethora of opportunities. Our current and future lives as students are set in motion by the decisions we make now, consciously or not, at times comprehending this fact is overwhelming and condemning. But at other times, and in the long run, there is nothing more exhilarating for we are living life itself, real and unlike we will ever again. College has been valuable thus far because of the various ways the system and experience compel me to live and think. Attending university as a youth is full of paradoxes and I am appreciating those paradoxes as they reveal themselves and come to fruition.

Seattle University is designed towards making industrial men and woman who also value justice and community service. Attending this school not only builds the potential to obtain a better job after graduation but it also builds character within the men and women who choose to attend. Seattle University also strives to make leaders out of the students who attend. Leadership positions are offered in abundance and teach students the importants of responsibility and teamwork. The clubs here are all designed towards philanthrophy. Attending this school has taught me the importance of becoming a better citizen to maintain a social conscience so that all of humanity may prosper in a just yet industrious way. Seattle University has given me the opportunity to open my eyes to a word far beyond my own. I now know that there is a world far beyond any individual person that can be mended with a little bit of altruism and coalition. Seattle University has served as the lighthouse for anyone whose dreams are seemingly in the dark. This school is manufacturing the hope and faith that it takes to build a better tomorrow.

My college experience not only prepared me for a career where I may succeed, but provided a forum where I could completely explore my own views and beliefs. The classes I took were applicable and beneficial for a future career and they showed me what I was capable of, showing me how to believe in myself. I was able to set off to places abroad to learn more about the world and thrive in unfamiliar environments. The benefits I have recieved from my college education have more than outweighed the cost of attendance and I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to attend. I recieved my B.A. in International Studies with an emphasis in Spanish four years ago. Now I am fluent in two languages, hve over 3 years of international experience, and am working on becoming a medical doctor. I do not live my life based on any template and have created new opportunities for myself at every turn. I am proud of who I am, what I have accomplished, and can not wait to see where I end up next.

College provided me with the opportunity to grow as a person and mature into a more responsible adult. By offering a semester long study abroad program for me my freshman year I was able to better understand new cultures, improve my language skills and develop a stronger sense of personal independence and responsibility. Before I left for Mexico, Seattle University gave me the opportunity to study in one of the most artistic towns in the country which opened my horizons and broadened my perspective of the world. Additionally I have had instructors who are remarkably well qualified to teach the subjects that I am passionate about which not only motivated me to do well in school but also inspired me to continue learning and studying on my own time.

Being the first individual in my family to attend college has been very valuable and important to me. I have embraced college openly. I am enjoying the opportunity, as well as finding my niche to truly succeed. I have gained many things as a college student. College is a time students can truly become their own person and evolve into what they will be the rest of one’s life. I have become more independent and have taken on important responsibilities. I have always relied on my parents for support, but at college I have been able to learn how to succeed on my own. College has so far given me countless benefits, including time management skills, improved work ethics, and critical thinking abilities. A College education gives me a valuable base of knowledge that I can use to build my intelligence. It teaches someone to solve more of life’s problems, on their own. College has given me the opportunity to meet a very diverse crowd of people in the student body. It has been rewarding to meet and befriend many people as it has strengthened my personal growth. Thanks for your consideration for the Campus Discovery Scholarship.

I have yet to begin my college experience, but I hope that the people I meet and the education I recieve exceeds all my expectations.

I have received courage to face the future and take charge of my life from my college experience. When I first started attending Lone Star College, I had a hard time handling anything that had to do with my future. I was so afraid of making a mistake that would ruin my life I would sometimes refuse to discuss my plans for the future with my friends and family. When I could summon enough courage to do something I would never take charge in finishing it. Luckily, the professors I had would always ask the class what were our plans for ourselves. After we told them, they would research things for us and give us ideas on how to achieve these goals. It is thanks to their encouragement and good advice that I was able to overcome this fear and take control of my life. Attending this college has been valuable because with every class I have taken, I have learned a life lesson. One life lesson I received here allowed me to realize that I am the builder of my paradise. This knowledge is the most valuable to me because it is the largest motivating factor in my life.