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College is about experiences as much as it is about learning and networking. When I transferred it was to become involved in an active college community with caring professors and I?ve gotten that and more. By getting a job on campus working with an outreach program that helps the community I?ve become involved in the college community and departments of my own major, but also with other departments and the surrounding communities. This widening sphere of understanding and participation is constantly expanding my view of the world and the people within it. Before transferring I worked and did all my classes online which although gave me an education it was a very limiting experience with peers and professors whom seemed more shadow than humans. I?ve had to struggle and strive throughout this experience but there?s not a second of it I would undo for the experiences I?ve had with this place, with these people, with this education are truly priceless.

I'm just starting out in this school and trying to get a scholarship to help pay for my future classes.

I have experienced and have come to learn many things, but there are three that really stand out to me: the importance of friendship, independency, and a desire to learn. When I got to college, the only person I could turn to, to do anything was my roommate who came from the same high school. I knew I had to make a change and make more friends. Because I didn?t start out with many friends and didn?t have my family to turn to anytime I needed to, I learned to be independent. I learned to do things on my own like grocery shopping, making my own study habits, washing my own clothes, and just taking care of myself overall. I also came to realize that if I wanted to get through college, I had to enjoy learning the courses I was taking. So I developed a desire to know more and actually engage in class lectures in order to enhance my learning experience. I?ve become more dependent on God?s blessing and help through my studies, which has gotten me right where I need to be in order to serve him as a nurse in my future.

As a student attending the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville, I , Carrie Orosz have been able to recieve assistance with every subject I have taken this year. The college offers one on one help from professors and even free tutoring. This institute has given me the confidence I need to successfully make the transition from High School to a four year university.

I've learned to take nothing for granted, you can lose it all in so little time, you have to grow up and take life in stride.

Attending Stephen F. Austin State University has opened my eyes in so many ways. For starters, campus is gorgeous. I remember my first morning waking up in my dorm room and having to walk down the hall to the community bathroom. I was very nervous about living in a dorm and being away from my family; however, when I walked in the bathroom at 8:00 in the morning a girl smiled and said, "Good morning!" This was my first encounter with a student, other than my roommate, on campus. The girl in the bathroom was very friendly and it automatically made me feel like students on campus were very nice. Ever since then I have significantly increased my social skills and go out of my way to talk to the new students and make them feel comfortable. With these social skills I built up confidence and felt very comfortable going into my teachers offices and talking to faculty and staff. I feel SFA is very diverse, like the real world, and has prepared me to handle several obstacles that i may encounter after I graduate college.

i would tell myself that it takes time to adjust to being away from your family and freiends but that i will make new ones and it isnt as lonely as i think. i owuld also tell myself to make sure i keep up with my school work and make good grades

If I was abe to go back in time to give myself as a senior advice about college, I would tell myself to prepare. Prepare for the big step I was about to take. I had honestly thought that college was completely different than high school, as many often think. That is not the case. College is a big step yes, but in all actuality, the only main difference is the obvious. You are alone, no one there to take care of you, no one to make sure you are doing the work. No one reminding you why you went to college; to get an education. I would just have warned myself that college is the next big step to taking me where I want to go in life. Make sure you are ready to take that step.

The advice I would give myself is the study habits I form now (high school) will carry over into college, so it would be wise to get great study habits. The other piece of advise I would have given myself back then was to know myself better. It comes in handy because at college, you are always dealing with people, and it is best to know your limits and comfort zone and how far you are willing to stray from that.

Jane, I can't believe you are beginning college in the fall! It is such an amazing time, but there are some things you need to remember. 1) Your roommate. Sometimes you feel like they're your best friend and other times you might wish that she go back home and not return. But, you have to know that these experiences only make you stronger. In life, there will be many people that aren't the easiest to get along with. Learning how to deal with this is one of the best things you can do. If there happen to be problems with your roommate, talk with a staff member. Don't keep in bottled inside for the entire semester. If you do, you'll regret it. 2) Keep in touch with Mom and Dad. Yeah they might get on your nerves sometimes, but you know you still love them. The transition from living at home to being at college will go much smoother if you talk with them. I've talked with them at least once a day since I've started school and it helps so much. Sometimes you'll get homesick, but keep them in your life!