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College has left me with a lot of things. I have transformed. From an anxious but self-righteous girl grasping wildly for an identity, I have become self-assured and anything but close-minded. I feel very far away from girlhood but equally distanced from womanhood. College helped me see the truth in the saying “not all that glitters is gold, and not all who wander are lost”. College has made me sick, stressed, tired, and above all, happy. College is proof that no matter how many things you have been given in life, the harder you work, the more rewarding college can be. College has also taught me not to forget to play as hard as I work. College is a brilliant example of the pursuit of knowledge having the power to overcome the pursuit of “success” – a term which is subjective, although college has often made me forget that. College has been cruel, and the college’s price tag has caused me more than a little distress. College hurts; college papers gave me carpal tunnel, and college students (the real teachers) broke my heart. I have no doubt that college is where I, a girl in transition, belong.

I have leard that it would have been mych easer to go to school as a eightteen year old . When life was still ahead of you, when you didn't have to worry about paying the rent or wkding sure the kids had clothes and food , when you could sufvive only working part time. I have learnd that any thing worth having takes a lot of work to get and mot only get but keep. I've learnd that life is mot always fare and that we have the power to make of our livew what we . Wewant to. We have the power with in us to do ot be or have what ever we want. The hard part is being willing to reach out for it and grab it and run with it .

The best thing I get out of my college experiences is an awesome feeling of accomplishment. I have been a single parent for fifteen years, and I am still raising the last four of my 'tribe' of eight children. They are my impetus and my motivation to be all that I can be. Because I have been unable to find long-term employment, I have returned to college three times and earned three Associates of Arts degrees. I was even 'Student of the Year' and mentioned in 'Who's Who in Junior Colleges' in 1998, when I graduated with my first degree from United Tribes Technical College! I have been unable to procure a good-paying job because of a lack of work experience and a dismal history of sporadic employment. I have since returned to the world of academia and look forward to using all of my communication, reading, writing, time-management, clerical, organizational, computer, and budgeting skills. I have encountered people who ridicule the fact that I am a student AGAIN, but I am very excited about it! I believe that education is valuable to our success and I am determined to prove this to my children.

College has taught me that I can be myself and go on in life with out the help of my friends. It shows us how we have to learn to do things on our own becasue our parents and friends and teachers aren't always going to be their for us. We need to be independent and responsible. No one is going to be here anymore making sure we get things done. We are adults and have to learn to manage our own time. You learn to live in a new place with people you have never met before. You have to act like yourself and find some good friends to help you through your journey through college. Life isn't always going to be easy and we aren't always going to like it or the outcomes, but in the end everything makes us better people.

The experiences at the University of Mary are developing me as a person in all aspects of my life: faith, academics, athletics, and life experiences. My faith is being developed in the unique organization called the Knights of Virtue. We explore our faith, what it means to be virtuous, and vow to follow our Code of Chivalry. Academically, I am participating in an engineer training program (through the University of Mary Dual Degree program with the University of Minnesota) and am participating in the Student Equity Club, a student-managed investment portfolio. Athletically, I participate in the football program and learn so many life values and make relationships with coaches and fellow players that will last my entire lifetime. Finally, the University of Mary offers a study abroad program in Rome, Italy! I will have the opportunity to take advantage of a life experience few get when I spend a month studying in Rome next May. These amazing opportunities are on every single day fulfilling the expectations I have for my life and I know with these experiences I will be able to build a life for myself I will be able to look back on and be proud of.

My college experience has been amazing. Upon arrival, I have met many great individuals. The residence hall I am living in is extremely nice. There are always students socializing with each other and having a great time. I have made many good friends here. The education offered here has been exceptional. I did not know what I wanted to major in when I arrived here. Teachers helped me decide what I wanted to do. I love the courses that are offered here as well as the teachers that teach them. I do not feel like I am just a number to the teachers here. I also have been avid in participating in intermural sports. Intermural's gives me an opportunity to step aside from studying and school work and to be around other people and relax. I also enjoy volunteering with my classmates. The University does a great job of advertising volunteer opportunities. Attending this University has been very valuable to me. Not only has attending here shown me how important volunteer work is, but it also shows me how important having a degree is in life. This university is giving me my education, which is something to value.

It has been valuable to attend college because; it has taught me more about time management, maturity and freedom along with, furthering my education which is very valuable. The college experience is unlike anything else and each person must experience it for themselves. Meeting many new people and interacting with the young individuals and new teachers embeds a sense of pride in my soul which I have been told, shows in my personality. The college experience is somthing that has bettered me and, I can tell all my closest freinds and family about.

There have been two huge things that I have gotten out of my college experience. The first one being my friends. I came to my school knowing no one who was attending, and to think about it now, I'm really glad it turned out that way. I met so many great new friends, some of which feel like they're basically my family. The second thing i have gotten out of my college experience is of course my education. Some of my classes have really required me to think outside the box and think in ways that I didnt even know I could. Some of my classes were also very difficult and required me to put a lot of time in effort into the classes, which really paid off in the end.

I have gotten many things so far in my college experince but the ones that i will remember are the freinds and the kids on my soccer team. I became quit close to them than i imagined. Also i am getting really good at typeing papers and the help that i recive towards my paper really helps. Also my mathamatic skills are improving at a high level, the math teacher take time to teach you the problems and they make sure you understand it. It has been valuable to attend this school becaus i was able to play D- 2 soccer and the classes were small enough for me to intaract more with the teacher. Alo the advisors help you make decisions that will help toward your grade. I like this school and i have enjoyed my stay here.

By attending the University of Mary I have gained knowledge, experience, friendships, and professionalism. I am currently majoring in Occupational Therapy where I am receiving a great deal of knowledge, professionalism, and life training. I feel that the University of Mary is preparing me with the skills to enter the real world after I complete my Masters in Occupational Therapy. The University of Mary is shaping me into the woman I want to become. The University of Mary has also offered me the chance to gain experience by becoming a resident assistant. Through this job I have met amazing friends, learned CPR and First Aid, learned how to prepare community based programs, and provide a caring and secure environment on campus. By attending the University of Mary, I have gained experiences that I will have for life. I will never forget the wonderful atmosphere this college creates. The University of Mary takes pride in servant leadership, the Benedictine Values, the founders of the college, and their students. I am proud to attend this college and I'm looking toward the future, knowing the University of Mary will and has provided me with the skills I need to become successful.