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My college experience really opened my eyes on life and on my future. I wish that I could think the way that I think now during my high school years. When I was in high school, I never really cared to what university to go to or what major to choose. I always though that I was not good enough to even try to do better in school and to apply to universities. I did not thought that I could study really hard and get better grades and have a high gpa, and that's why I did not even try to. I was okay with getting a "C" or a "D" as long as I passed the class. When I started college, I still though the same way. But after a year or so I was so excited about college and getting into a good university that all I think about now is to raise my gpa. I know that if I was smart enough back in high school, I would not have this gpa problem today. But I am very proud of myself now because I am doing much better and hopefully will get into a good university.

As an older student, my college experience falls into two halves – before children and with children! Undoubtedly, I have gotten more out of, and valued the second half – far more than the first. In the first half of my college career, I attended college at my parents direction. I enjoyed the experience, but mostly for the social aspect of it. When I returned to college after raising my family, I attended because I wanted to be there – to learn! I had a dream on the horizon, and I wanted to absorb all of the knowledge necessary to realize that dream. I had always told my children that a college education was their ‘golden ticket’ to their future. Now, I was setting a wonderful example for them by practicing what I preached, and following my dream. Although I valued each college experience for different reasons, I valued the second half - for the right reasons. College affords us an opportunity to improve our mind and to shape our future. My hard work has paid off twofold. I have just begun my four-year journey through pharmacy school, and all of my college-age children are pursuing their own dreams in college.

I was forced by the death of my father to leave school to help support my family. It took almost 30 years for me to go back. There , is so much I want to do with my life and going back to school has helped me to do this. I now have the vision that was very not there in my youth, I can no see my self as having something to offer to others. With the help of my teachers and counseler I have some direction in my life now and I am in control of where I go.

College has taught me to be more accepting of peole that are different from myself. The diversity on campus has allowed me to meet students from all different walks of life and it has allowed me to take a better look at my own life. I have made true friends and experience life changing things.

I have not been in college for long, but from my past experiences of a summer program at the University of Georgia and experiences at Orientation and with other college students, University of Georgia has provided me with opportunities that I have never conceived before attendance. It is amazing that before I began college, UGA has given me so much priceless information and values. UGA has possibly given nearly every opportunity available in the palm of my hands. I have no regrets, whatsoever, about applying to the University of Georgia, and I am so anxious to continue my education at this extraoridinary institution.

I have learned so much about my personal beliefs and life in general while attending the University of Georgia. I have seen the moral values and character my parents and community instilled in me as a child take action throughout my first year. I have also learned firsthand about cultural diversity and the differences we all have through newfound friends and acquaintances. Prior to enrollment at the University of Georgia I lived on a small island in Florida, so seeing variations from the normal was uncommon to me. I am not sure if I ever would have learned to grow up if I did not go to college and venture out on my own. For the past eighteen years my parents did everything for me and took care of any problems. After my first year of college, I do not take for granted the little things my parents do for me. I even thank my mom for washing my clothes when I am home now! College has indeed taught me a lot of things, about myself and others, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to even attend a college, especially one as prestigious as the University of Georgia. Go Dawgs!

Since I set foot at the University of Georgia I have had many experiences and out of them I have learned how to study,where to study.In addition , I have learned how to balance my work load,social life and community involvement.I have learned how to continue to diversify the people I hang with and how to behave in a workplace because of the skills that have been and continue to develop.Finally,networking has been another important thing to know.The more people you can connect with,the better chances you have of having a very good career.

College opens up my world to a whole new realm of possibilities. I am an independent person, apart from my parents, doing my own laudry, making my own money, paying my own bills... and in the end it has all been for the best. An education is hard to put a price on because of the priceless value of knowledge, but so far it has been worth the money. I know that when I graduate and receive my first degree I will be a better person because of the trials and hardwork I put into those four long years. I know that every experience I had will play a significant role in creating that defining moment when I toss my cap into the air knowing that graduate school is right around the corner. Up to this point my life has been about the now, and in college we learn to also look into the future. Where I see myself ten years from now gives value to every sleepless hour studying, every minutes spent in the library, every book I've read, every dollar I've put out to fund my eduacation... it will all be worth it.

Many college students are sent off to school with everybody thinking about them in ways such as "I hope they don't really mess up these opportunities" "Have fun but not TOO much fun!" I took college a little differently and was prepared to take the bull by the horns. I went through one of the toughest times of my life though when my father passed away in the first semester of me starting my college career. However this was not much of a setback to me, but instead a way to grow tremendously in my own identity and understanding of life. Of course grief was necessary on my part and for my loved ones, but the college expereience was a great place for me to be during this time to grow. I have developed a strong community of friends around me that wouldn't have been the same anywhere else and I would not be able to put a price on that. I have learned how to study better, how to enjoy life better, and how I can make my dreams realities through atttending this university.

My mother has inspired me to go to college. She tried to go to college as a young adult, but she became pregnant. She dropped out, and has never gone back. She regrets it. I believe that if I go to college and get a degree, I will be happier and feel fulfilled. I am currently a Running Start student at Green River Community College. I am earning dual credits at the college and Enumclaw High School. I understand that these courses are much more challenging than high school classes. I know that they are only going to become harder. Nevertheless I am up for the challenge. I now appreciate the difficulty of college classes. I am not afraid to ask questions during class. I even take the time to visit teachers during their offices hours, whenever I don?t understand the material. My first quarter at Green River was difficult for me. I was taking challenging classes, such as calculus one and history. I was not used to the fast paced learning environment. I quickly adjusted to this change and embraced it. I am confident that I will succeed in college. I have done a lot to prepare myself.