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From my college experience, I have become an adult. The professors do not hold my hand, they do not make me study guides, they do not make me take notes. College has matured me. I cannot put a value on self improvement. College is worth the money. In the long run, college will make you more money. I will get a high paying job as a dentist, because of attending college. The beauty of grants, scholarship, loans, ect. is that they allow people to educate themsevles when they could not on their own. I would tell anybody that a college education is one of the most valuable things one can earn. It is valuable because of the many life fulfilly aspects it brings with it.

So far, I've met a few people at college that I believe will be my friends for life. I do wish some days I had gone to a larger school where I'd be forced to get out of my comfort zone. Bismarck is a great city to settle down in thought. I've met some great professors that have individually wanted to help me be the best I can by offering me great opportuities. However, I've also had a couple professors that haven't cared one bit about whether people in the class are passing or failing. I just feel that with our class sizes professors should care more about their individual students.

When I was a freshman in high school, college seemed so far away. But then all of a sudden it was May of 2009 and I was graduating! I remember being nervous about my future, but also excited for the challenge. The University of Mary was my first choice of schools and they had my major which is Occupational Therapy. The University of Mary just seemed like a perfect fit for me. My first day of classes my freshman year was sort of rocky, probably just like most other freshman's first days. But within the first week, I knew I was where I belonged. I had a great group of friends, I loved my classes, my family was near by, and I was involved in campus activities. Attending college has been a great experience. I have learned so many new and valuable things. My goal is to be an Occupational Therapist and the University of Mary is definitely helping me reach this goal. I believe that I will leave here with the experience and knowledge that I need to be successful in my career. There is no other college that I would enjoy better than the University of Mary.

What I have gained from my college experience is that I am learning the skills it takes to really succeed in the workforce. Not only will attending college get me a degree necessary for the type of job I want but it also has been giving me on hands experience in my major. I also feel like I have the tools to go into the workforce prepared for interviews and handing in resumes. Our school has a career service that offers assistance in getting students experience in the workforce. What has made college valuable is the leadership skills I have built. Getting an education has built my confidence and made me feel like I can accomplish anything as long as I work hard, and because of my degree I feel like I can lead others. People value me as a person and value my opinion because I’m going to college. I am proud to say that I believe people will follow me because I am a graduate and because I had the dedication and the endurance to get my degree and achieve my goals.

From my college experience I have learned that education is an important part of becoming a well-rounded individual and having a successful fulfilling life. Education is valuable in many ways, including increasing ones earning potential, improving one’s ability to communicate and build deeper relationships, understanding the intricacies of the world we live in, and in making better informed decisions. Several aspects of my life have given me the gift of a love for learning—supportive parents, who value the importance of education; an older sibling who set a good example with making education a high priority, and teachers that have encouraged and inspired me to believe in education’s power. My parents didn’t have a complete education—they had the desire but never had the resources to pursue a formal college education because of the disparity between the cost of education and the financial opportunities to pay for it. However, even though they never pursued higher education, they always felt strongly about its importance, and providing this opportunity to their children became an important goal. And is for these reasons that I value the opportunity to achieve good grades and strive to accomplish my goals to succed.

Coming to college was like entering a whole new world for me. Compared to high school, there were so many different things to participate in. There is literally a group for anything you could possibly be interested in. I have learned an immense amount of things from people of different cultures. Even if your not going out of your way to do so, you still see different cultures that you would not see else where. At the University of Mary, it is strongly encouraged to go outside of your 'norm' and get involved with new activities. Without my experiences at college, I feel like the best way to describe my life would be sheltered. I have seen things here I would not see anywhere else, and I have learned things from all the different people I have met. Between the people I meet and the variety of education I recieve here, it has been the ultimate experience.

Memories, the most important thing that I have gotten out of my college experience so far. As simple as that may seem, I believe that everything else that I have experienced revolves around them. If I would have chosen to not attend UMary I may not have met my best friends, I would not have gotten the opportunity to go study in Rome, or most importantly missed out on the memories that I cherish so dearly. But at the end of the day, I know that I will always be able to take those memories with me no matter where my life takes me. I value attending UMary very much. I have learned how to live my life to my full potential every day. Recently, I went to a speaker who said, “It’s not what happens to us that really matters, but it is how we deal with it that is most important,” and I really took that to heart. The memories I have already made in just one semester makes me anxious to see what is still to come and makes me thankful that I get to wake up and start creating new memories each and every day.

My most valuble reason I am attending college is that neither of my parents graduated from college. My mom feels so proud of me and my accomplishments that I have already completed. I have made a lot of new friends here in a bigger city. New people are an awesome thing when, someone like me, has been couped up in a small town for 18 years of their life. I have learned to make better decisions for myself and be way more responsible. I keep a planner because making it to meetings and classes on time is a major part of growing up and becoming a responsible adult. College is a great thing that everyone should be able to attend, even if they are in financial crunches at the time.

The college experience that I have experienced so far is much different than the one I had envisioned. When I first came to college I somewhat envisioned what every new incoming freshman might envision which is the most beautiful girls and big parties. I was very shocked to find out that what was portrayed on television was nothing like reality and at first I was actually a little disappointed but soon came to find out that college was ultimately about obtaining a good education and a degree. Who knew right? The greatest thing that I have got out of college is a sense of self-fulfillment. Through three short semesters I have the confidence to take on any challenge that is presented to me. Through challenging school work and an even greater demand through wrestling, I have learned that anything can be accomplished through hard work and the will to actually finish something. This University has already given me so many tools that will help me to succeed in my professional area of study and being the "Leadership University", it has given me credibility in the work force that is now so competitive.

This last fall in college, I have learned a lot about myself. I have discovered who my true friends are, including making new lifelong friendships. I have grown as a person, in my faith life and in my education. I have also learned that I am in the right place for my future career. I know that I will be a great teacher today, after these four years here. I am confident this school will prepare me with all I need to succeed in the future. The majors I have chosen are Elementary and Special Education, and this school so far has been great in making me feel confident in my decison. I am so glad I chose this college, and enjoy it. These next four years will be the stepping stones for the rest of life.