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The first thing that I learned quickly here at Mary is not to think about yourself first. You need to put others ahead of you and give back to the society what they give you. Volunteering here is big. I don't think that if I didn't attend this school, that I wouldn't care about volunteering as much. Last year I helped sandbag to prepare for a flood. It would have been so easy to sit at home and play a video game or watch tv, but what I got out of filling sandbags, that in the end were never needed, was so much more than just a physical workout. To see some people there whose homes would have been in danger if it did flood and getting to help them save memories that could have been destroyed. They have a family and where would they go if their house went under, how long would they be gone from their home; all of these questions you can ask yourself and then put yourself in their shoes. What if that was your home? University of Mary has opened my eyes to help people that need help.

This is my first year attending college, and I have to say the experience has been a very good one. The students and the faculty have all been very helpful, and I appreciate everything they have done to help. I have seen much more kindness here than any place I have gone to, and I have not seen another university treat their students as well as they treat us here. I am sure I can speak on behalf of my fellow classmates when I say everyone is wonderful and easy to work with. The education I am gaining from attending college cannot be beat. I have always believed education is the key to diversity. It is through education that students are able to better their critical thinking skills and learn more about the world in a well-rounded way. Gaining this education gives students the knowledge to make their own decisions based on the opinions they get. It is with education that students are able to back up their opinions and views of the world. Without education, the human species would be very dull. Without education, there would be no diversity or opinion. Education is the best thing we have.

I have taken away multiple life lessons in everything from school work to friends and family relationships. I have learned what hard work is all about, and that it takes a lot of hard work to become the person you want to be. I have learned that when it comes to school nothing should stand in your way and you should never get yourself down about mistakes. I have graduated with and Associated degree and from that learned a lot so I felt I needed to continue on and keep on learning, I chose to go into nursing because in the field you are learning something new everyday.

Going to college has given me many opportunities that I never would have gotten had I decided not to go to college. I have met many good people, students and professors, that I believe will be there to help me through the rest of my life experiences. Going to college has helped me grow into a hard working person. College has motivated me to continue with my education and to one day take everything I have learned in my many classes out into the work field and put it to use. Experiences that I have been given through going to college that relate back to my major have also been rewarding for me, becuase they allow me to see what I will be doing someday in the real world and to decide if this major is really for me. College has been valuable to me in many ways. I have grown socially, mentally, intelectually and spiritually. All of the experiences I have been given through college have helped me grow into a better, well rounded, young citizen, and I hope to one day take my college experiences and share them with the rest of the community through my career.

I have truly gotten the confidence that I can do anyhting that I set my mind to from my experience in college. I never felt like I was going to be able to finish college or be anything special and now I am an LPN and I am on my way to becoming an RN with a BSN degree. I have had such a rewarding experience at the University of Mary and they have been so supportive of my success.

In the past year and a half, I have learned the value of hard work. I have learned what it takes to receive the praise I want at this school. It has been difficult at times, but I persevered throughout it all. It is valuable because I have grown as a person, and through everything I have learned to be a more outgoing person and enjoy the fruits of my labor.

All of the careers I have ever considered required at least some college education. I believe everyone deserves to have a college experience if it is something they are interested in. Not only have I been receiving a great education, but I have also developed some strong friendships which will always be important to me. I could have chosen not to go to college, but I do not think I would be nearly as happy as I am today. The degree I am working toward is to help others and that is what I have always wanted to be able to do. The more I learn, the more I can help others.

I'm 47 yrs.old, and I just started college, and things ,I though I would not remember,came back to me. It makes me feel alive, again and believe in myself more, that , I can do this ! It's been very valuable to me, cause I'm meeting new people and learning new things.

College is a completely different experience from anything else I've done. I think that I have changed a lot since I have come here. I have learned basic things like how to do laundry and how to manage my money more, but I have also learned deeper things, such as who do I want to be when I graduate? Who am I growing into? These also apply to the fact that "we are defined by the choices we make." I have learned that many times while in college and it has helped me to continue my growth as a person. It has been valuable to attend college because I am furthering my education and taking the time to become an elementary teacher one day, as I hope to. Going to college has been a fantastic experience for me and has helped me to grow a lot, both mentally and spiritually.

To be honest my college experience has just started I am a sophomore who just recently applied to the occupational therapy program, I think that once I get into the program that is where my experience will truly start. So far my experience has been life changing. I met amazing people who care about each other and want to see each other grow and succeed, including the faculty. Since I have started to attend the University of Mary I, myself, along with my family have noticed a change in my personality. I know what I want and I konw how to get it through hard work. At this University I have matured and continue to mature into a professional and determined adult. I hope that this transformation never stops. I love the feeling of having these goals and the school perfect for me to help reach them and become the best person that I can be.