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The University of Georgia was not my first choice yet I ended up here and I would not change my decision for nothing in this world. Like many students entering college, I did not know what I wanted to do with my life but my academic advisor helped me a lot. I decided on Public Health and Behavior and since, I have received information of internships and volunteer services related to my major to get that "hands on" experience. I also attend seminars, conferences, and workshops on bettering myself as a science student in a high demanding field. Socially, I have become more open to different ethnicities and religious backgrounds because of the programs UGA offer; let’s not forget the diverse food I have tasted. The time I have had with my friends here is priceless. Overall, I have achieved my fears of passing rigorous courses, learning “outside of the box” and this University has made my college experience unforgettable!

I am a headstrong person with definite ambitions. I want to attend veterinary school, and my undergraduate experience is helping me to reach my goals. At UGA I have found a place to expand my knowledge and my happiness. My classes are enriching and hands-on, and I have found a new passion in ballroom dancing. I have found a wonderful group of friends that keep me focused and allow me to relax. College has been a place for me to hone my academic skills and gain independance. I only wish that everyone could have as wonderful a college experience as I have.

My college experience has been wonderful. I have gained new confidence in my independence, life-long habits, a new perspective and outlook on life, and of course new friends and a plethora of higher knowledge towards a quality education. I have gotten to further explore my interests and meet people who are interested in helping me become the best I can be. I feel that my interests and well-being are at heart, and I am confident that this nurturing setting will help me to give back to the world through my own unique talents. For these reasons, college thus-far has been a very valuable experience. Not only has it given me new life, but I believe the inspiration and motivation so plentiful and unique to a college atmosphere will guide me to be successful in the next many chapters of my life. Not only will I have gained a degree to prove myself, but I will also possess the tools to be a successful, independent, hard-working, and happy woman.

I am just now about to start college in two weeks but the atmosphere seems to fit my personality wonderfully and I think it is going to be a great learning environment. My only problem with my schooling is the financial part because I do not have any family helping with the cost and expenses so I am looking for help in any way that i possibly can. Thank you for the opportunity.

My college experience has provided options that would not be available otherwise. These options are of value because they present agile and flexible skill sets that are applicable in different sectors of the economy.

When I think of Athens, I think of home. I think of the 225 year old Arch, the vibrant fall colored leaves of North campus, the many Saturdays spent in Sanford Stadium cheering "Glory, Glory" with 92,746 of my closest friends. I remember my freshmen hall girls, my best friends in the world. I remember the classes and professors who changed my future career goals, and the people who were there to support me no matter what I chose to do. College has taught me to enjoy these fleeting moments and relish the friendships made. I’ve had the opportunity to discover who I truly am and what I want to do with my life, and also that I must be flexible and willing to change. I am learning to balance work and fun. I'm making decisions for myself. Most importantly, I'm growing up. The black and white box I grew up in has burst into a spectrum of grays in Athens. I’ve realized that I don’t have to know exactly what I’ll be doing in ten years, but that I should focus on today and tomorrow. My college experience has been invaluable.

Though I have not been in college for very long, I have learned many lessons that highschool never taught me. One such lesson is that of time management. In highschool you go to class for the whole day and have no free time between classes. In college, however, you have much more free time to spend how you please. I have learned that this free time is not truly free time but is rather study time. Unlike highschool, you must spend more time outside of the classroom to learn what you must for your classes. On top of this, you have to balance activities such as working and extracurricular. Along with this you must find more time for friends because you aren't always able to see them every day and because you may not have any classes with them. It takes more time to maintain friendships because of this fact. This lesson has been extremely important to my growth as a person because in the real world you have to manage time effectively in order to be functional and happy. I feel better prepared for living the life of my dreams because of college.

Being in college taught me there is so much freedom that are given to you, but you have to take the responsibility. Just like what Sam's uncle from Spiderman said before he died "power comes with responsibility". We have this great power that is call "freedom" but usually we don't know what to do with it when we first come to college because we never had this much power before. As I started my first college life I use to hang out with my friends, go to downtown, and drink not knowing what to do with the power. However, as I spend more time in college, I started learn that these foolish acts led me to do bad in classes and get bad grades which I am responsible of. It took me lot of effort to make it up. Freedom can be something that allows you to have more opportunities to develop yourself if its used in a good way, but if not, you will probably end up wasting all your time not knowing what you did wrong. Therefore, being in college has taught me how to use my freedom and take responsibilities of my actions.

For a fraction of the cost of attending most private institutions, the University of Georgia has offered me a well-rounded college experience and a world-class education. Its Honors Program is one of the finest in the nation and has allowed me to take smaller classes and form personal relationships with my professors. Through class discussions, my ability to think critically has improved. UGA’s plus/minus system has forced me to work harder to make good grades. Outside the classroom, UGA has given me the opportunity to meet new people, give back to the community and prepare for the future. UGA has over 30,000 students, and interacting with a diverse group of peers has increased my cultural awareness. By engaging in service opportunities such as UGA H.E.R.O.s, an organization that I joined to raise money for children impacted by HIV/AIDS, I have felt a sense of accomplishment from having helped people less fortunate than I am. After attending a career fair sponsored by my university’s school of journalism, I landed a magazine internship and began forming connections that will help me as I get closer to entering a career.

This is my first year of college. I am taking classes to become a Nurst (RN). I realize how important a college education is. I work part time at the college. It is hard to balance classes and work sometimes, expecialy around exam time. The end result will all be worth it. I have met alot of new people and the instructors are great. This year has been a gret experience and I look forward to the next few years.