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I have only been in college for a year and a half now but so far I have learned and grown so much. Being away from home has helped me to learn more responsibility in school and life in general. Also, without being at home with the help of my family I have become even more independent. There are things that I have to get done and I don't have that family support readily available anymore. In addition, I really like the classes I am taking, or have took. I'm learning a great deal more and in a different way than high school. I have also made some amazing friends and have had lots of fun. I can see why people say these are the best years of your life. The growing, learning, maturing and experiences are all absolutely amazing!

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College has taught me a lot about being responsible. I have so much free time and yet enough work to keep me busy. There are many temptations such as parties, being out late with friends, drinking, and generally putting work to the side. But after a few slip ups I know what I need to in order to be successful. With the organizatoins I am involved in, see the importance of community involvement and giving to those in need. All of these are valuable to me because it builds my character and gives me a stronger passion to help people in my intended careerof psychology. Even though it can be difficult being away from my family and other loved ones, I know it will be worth it in the end to focus at school and let fun come second to my education so that one day I will not have to struggle to live like many others do.

AT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO SCHOOL ONLINE. IT HELPS ALOT BECAUSE I AM A MOTHER OF THREE SMALL CHILDREN. IT HAS TAUGHT ME HOW TO BE RESPONSIBLE AND NOT PROCRASTINATE. BY GOING TO SCHOOL ONLINE YOU HAVE TO BE DISIPLINED ENOUGH TO DO YOUR WORK ON TIME AND NOT SLACK OFF. THIS HAS PREPARED ME FOR MY CLASSES THAT I HAVE TO TAKE ON CAMPUS BY TEACHING ME BETTER STUDY METHODS. I LOVE ATTENDING CLASS AND LEARNING NEW THINGS. MY PROFESSORS ARE GREAT AND WHAT YOU TO SUCCEED IN LIFE AND I THINK THAT MAKES IT THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE YET AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!

Not only have I learned material in my courses but I have also learned a great deal from different organizations and the diverse students around me. I am constantly learning new things everyday. Sometimes it may be hard to get out of bed after a night in the library or out on the town but it is so valuable to attend for the education you get from not only the course but from the students as well. I have learned so much about myself as a person and who I want to be and what I want to do with my life. I have met so many new people that I know will be friends for life. The experience of college opens up so many new windows and opportunities for students. There are opportunities to travel and study abroad or serve throughout the community. I wouldn't trade any of my college experineces for anything! MIZ-ZOU!!!

Since I have began college I have found a lot of changes within myself and sensed self growth. I have learned many things about myself and people in general from being in college and facing many challanges along the way. One thing in particular that I have learned is to look at the big picture in the scheme of things. I have learned that there is always going to be problems and challanges along the way but they can be so small compared the whole situation. Along with this new way of viewing difficult situations, I have learned to be more relaxed and laid back. When being faced with pressure and day to day situations it has allowed me to mature in a way that I wouldn't do naturally without attending college the first year after high school. It is a big step to go to college but it also leaves possitive results for your development in the years to come.

it is a great school before thomas nelson i believed i did not have a chance. thomas nelson has talt me to believe in my self and that i can do all things i put my mind to . this helps me to stay focus and stay in controll. Thomas nelson has made me a better person.

I have learned how to manage my time well, unlike most of my friends. I am extremely happy with my first semester of college and my GPA about reflects how hard I worked. Most people cannot say that they are satisfied. I came to school, out of state, to learn, not play. That is why learning to prioritze has been a great skill for me. I work first, then play.

I receiving my Associates degree, I immediately attended a 4-year university. After spending a year at that institution, I weighed the pros and cons of attending my current university (the University of Missouri-Columbia). Now, I have lots of experience from attending numerous colleges/universities and have learned so much in the process. A college experience is what you make of it. The best education I have received are from the adversities that I have faced in college. The first two years of college I had difficulty with finding people who were going to support my educational endeavors after getting my Associates degree. Last year (my 3rd year in college), I had difficulty adjusting to a new city, new activities on campus and financial issues. This year I was having difficulty with finding a diverse crowd who had similar educational goals, and even more financial issues. Throughout these 4 years, I have overcome all of these obstacles and learned from them. If I had not attended college, I would not have had these rich experiences and grown as a better student/adult. I plan to graduate in May 2012 and help educate the next generation.

Out of everything I have gained from my college experience so far, the most valuable and universal has to be confidence. College forced me into a situation in which I was on my own, and I had to learn to live with more responsibility than ever before. My whole life until college was lived under the roof of my parents - a comfortable and safe place. College is different. It’s been an adventure. There have been new experiences, responsibilities, people, lessons, and, I think most importantly, new perspectives on anything and everything. Being exposed to so much “new” was overwhelming - but that’s where the confidence came from. After making mistakes, after being unsure of myself, and after realizing that sometimes the only opinion that mattered was my own, I started to learn more about myself than ever before. Learning who I was and who I wanted to be gave me confidence that still continues to grow. This wouldn’t have been possible without attending college, without having so much “new” all at once. College has meant responsibility, personal growth, and maturity. All I had to do was go and give it my best shot.