Claire
I chose to go to UC based primarily on their excellent dance department, but going here has been like winning the lottery--I love everything about this school. I know I'll do well on my goal to become a professional dancer because the ballet department at CCM is top notch. Beyond simple career goals, I've learned to be independent, to stand for myself and to help those around me. I'm involved in lots of community service, and it has inspired me to help bring affordable education to children in developing countries, after my dance career. I'm making the best friends I could ask for, and I feel like I have so many opportunities to better myself and the world.
Ashleigh
While attending the University of Cincinatti, I have taken steps to achieving my goal. I have made new friends and further came into my adulthood. This campus has allowed me to use many resources in order to contain the highest GPA I possibly can. Academically, I have improved because my professors are very caring and they always give students opportunites for out of class studying or help. This experience has been quite valuable to attend because I am so much closer to persuing my career as a Nurse practitioner and I have learned how to time manage, as well as be productive at all times. I have learned that ecademics come as a first priority and I can't wait until I finally achieve my goal!
Montiko
It is very important to attend college 2 better yourself and get ahead in life. You will be able to learn new things, meet new people, and get life long experinces. Attending some kind of further education is important in todays economy. If u wish to be successful in life and make a good life for you and your family then the college experince is worth it and will help you in the long run.
Gina
College taught me as much about life and friendship as it did about becoming a teacher. My college education has opened doors to experiences I will never forget. There is no substitute for a college degree. I have learned about literature, teaching, making friends, keeping friends, and making connections.
Dominique
How to become my own person and how to ask and request for help, and its ok to get help everyone needs it.
Blanca
One very important thing I learned from college is how to work with people whom I have a difference of opinions with. Often times when people can not agree little to no work gets done. I have learned how to bypass those types of issues and focus on the task at hand. Attending college has been valuable because it gives a sense of idpendence and teaches responsibility. College prepares one, not just for a chosen career but for everything that comes with growing up.
Holly
Since I have only been in college for about two months, I still have so much to learn, but being able to be in a different atmosphere than what I was in high school is the most satisfying part. Since I had been in school with the same people for twelve years, it was obvious that I was desperate for some kind of change, and I was ready to move on. I love going to school and being able to see all of the different types of people walking the campus never fails to surprise me everyday. I've taken lessons from just attending a community college and I cannot wait until I get to go to University and learn even more about myself.
Heather
College, more than anything I've learned calculus or anthropology, has helped to teach me what I'm really capable of, and that following what I want to do, no matter how difficult it will be, is better than settling for less. In coming to this school, I faced an extreme financial burden, and scraping by has become an enormous test; I also applied for a major that didn't interest me because I thought that in the future my true dream would be unmanagable and a dream that I could never make true. But within the first month of being here, my outlook changed so quickly. I am now not only doing what I love, but I'm double majoring with and intended minor before graduation, and financing my education, though the hardest thing I've ever done, is an investment that I will treasure for the rest of my life. The education here is a treasure beyond anything; but what has been of the utmost importance to me is what I've learned about myself.
Roshal
My college experience has taken me to highs and lows. As I keep going, it is ever changing and dynamic. In my first year I majored in Electrical Engineering. I discovered that it was not my field, and at the end of the year I decided to make amends. This fall I will be taking a light course shedule, while trying to determine what major I should declare winter quarter. Job research and exploring the future is important to me. I want to get a head start on life after college and be prepared for the challenges I will face in these dire times. My experience in college has been invaluable! If I had not tried engineering, I would not have known it wasn't for me. I was put on this planet for a reason, and I am intent on finding out what that reason is. I want to take my college exprience, inside and oustide of class, to better the world and tackle issues which affect us all. I just want to fight for the good and do what's right. Had I not had this experience, I wouldn't have discovered what I want to be; me.
Maria
So far my college experience has provided me with a good understanding of the importance of education. College has taught me that its a very serious part of life. For example, the grades (GPA) that you get will make a difference in your ability to get the career you want, and can hold you back from graduating on time. I will and am currently trying my hardest at college to study and complete all my assignments, because I want to make this a great memory and part of my life. My goal is to succeed and enjoy the college life. Also ,what makes college much of a reality is because everyone is going to make themselves and their lives better and the expensive cost pushes people to become determined about their classes. Macomb Community College has been valuable to attend because I am learning that I am the only one that can hold me back from my future. School is most important in my life excluding my religion. College matters more to me because I know that I can have a career that I love and help others around me like my family when I complete college successfully.