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I am working on a dual degree in zoology (B.S.) and French (B.A.). Through UNH programs, I studied abroad, completing 90 hours (one month) of intensive French courses at CIEL in Brest, France last summer, and I am studying at the University of Burgundy in Dijon, France this spring semester. It has been an honor to receive two UNH Awards for Excellence in Second- and Third-year French. UNH granted me a fellowship as part of the Research Experience and Apprenticeship Program; I assisted a professor with the research for a published critical edition of Musset’s 19th century drama, Il ne faut jurer de rien. I was a teaching Assistant in the UNH Honors Biology Laboratory, and am currently a volunteer tutor for the Biological Sciences Honor Society. As a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society on campus, I contribute to community service efforts. I authored a poem that was selected to be published in Aegis, the UNH literary and art magazine. I am not sure that I would have been afforded these invaluable, life-changing opportunities at another university. I have gained some knowledge, great experiences and immense personal growth through my UNH education.

Having only been at college for a few months, I have a very big future ahead of me. Although this is true, there have been several experiences that I have had that has made me a stronger individual. The first major change that I went through was being away from home and the comfort of my mother's wisdom and care. I had to quickly adapt to life on my own and dealing with my needs personal problems by myself. The next major personal growth was socially. Before moving on to college, I had not been required to start over and make new friends since age 6. The transition from high school with endless amounts of friends and social activities, to being a little fish in a big sea of people. This change helped me become more independent and outgoing. I have learned to put myself out there and step outside my comfort zone in a social setting. The last experience that has changed me is the academic challenges that have lead me to become a more organized, focused, and intelligent individual. I am very thankful for the opportunity to attend college and I look forward to the future.

So far I have attended a community college as a means to save money while receiving an education. While attending a two-year institution, I have found that the smaller the classroom, the better the relationship a student can form with the professor. This in itself allows the student to receive their maximum education. Because of my happiness with smaller classrooms, I was led to look at schools that create the same personal atmosphere. Although experiencing several things at Rock Valley College, there are numerous social and educational opportunities I cannot wait to participate in when I transfer to a four-year instution. It will be completely different to live on campus with fellow students, rather than driving to and from school everyday. The way I live, eat, and study will dramatically differ from my present routine. I will constantly be surrounded by friends and classmates, an opportunity I cannot wait to experience. I have enjoyed living at home and being surrounded by my family and the places I grew up knowing, but I am looking foward to the change and new exposure a four-year college will allow.

I have only completed one full semester of college, so the experience is really just beginningfor me. However, in the short time I have been at UNH I have realized that the next three and a half years are an extremely important time for growth. With many oppurtunites both academic and other in nature, the college environment prepares you for the real world and its many challenges. The freedom to pick the direction and focus of your studies is one such oppurtunity. There are counless classes to take and what feels like not nearly enough time to take them all. Living on your own while having to make important decisions on your own , is another important experience gained in college . These type of things have helped me realize that college is the time to begin to shape my future. College helps build a solid foundation of skills to succeed and I am extremely grateful to have the ability and means to attend one. I have realized the importance of not taking oppurtunities like this for granted.

College is a place where I am supposed to maximize my learning experience, and become an even better-rounded individual because of it. Well through three semesters, the University of New Hampshire has given me every opportunity to do that. It is a campus that does not hold me back, and it also is one that allows you to pursue whatever you want to. When I graduated high school, I was not sure how college would go for me. I am an only child and really relied on the friends I made growing up and my two very supportive parents to get through each day. However, coming to college made me be more confident in myself and be sure that I can achieve success in life on my own. I've made friends very easily at the University of New Hampshire, and while I am by no means a celebrity, I do feel that those who have gotten to know me truly respect the person that I am. No matter where I end up in my career, I feel that the University of New Hampshire will play a huge role in getting me there.

In my short, one-semseter, time at college, I have already switched majors from English/Journalism to English Literature and have learned how much I like living on my own. In my dorm room there is a place for everything, and it is incredibly neat compared to my room at home, because that's how I want it to be. I have learned that I love being busy and always having people around me to socialize or study with, and in my dorm or the library there always are people around! I've found that college is a great place to meet people and network while exploring every different opportunity that comes knocking at my door and especially the ones I have to chase after! I value this experience so much because even after 3 months, I've gained so much!

My college experience has been absolutely incredible. On top of the knowledge I have gained from the classroom, the social experiences I have had have shaped me and greatly impacted my life. To me, college is so much more than the degree you earn. It is about the life experience, the peope you meet, and the memories that you make. Dont get me wrong, the classroom is also extremely important to me. Everyone that surrounds me is motivated and passionate about the same things I am. When people ask me if I could go back in time, would I still chose to go half way across the country for school and everytime, without a doubt, I respond with a yes. There is no doubt in my mind that I made the right choice for school and would absolutely do it again.

I have learned that hard work and practice is key in the college world. College, although it can be a pain, really prepares you for adult life. Sadly, many people choose to either skip this very important chapter in life or not care the whole way through it. This does in turn lead them to not be well prepared for adult reality when the time comes. If you stick with your own college goals and do your best you can be a well prepared college student.

With only being a freshman, college has taught me that life is right around the corner. There is no more being alright at school. This chapter of life is going to decide your future and what you will hopefully do for the rest of your life. Mom and Dad are not always going to be there to tell you what to do. You have to make your own decisions and plan out your schedule. College to me has changed many aspects in my life and that homework and studying really do matter and putting it off is not going to benefit you in any way. Time management was and still is a huge issue of mine. Trying to figure out how to get everything done but still have time to have fun also is not easily achieved. College has definitely opened my eyes for what life is going to be like and this is only the beginning.

When I first arrived at the University of New Hampshire, I knew absolutely no one. I was an out of state freshman, attending a state university where everyone already knew each other from high school; at least that is what it felt like. However, after the first couple of hours of living in a completely new environment, with thousands of new faces, I did not feel so alone anymore. College has granted me the opportunity to encounter so many interesting individuals that have shown me the ins and outs of college. I have learned how to adapt to the college atmosphere where I am forced to be independent, and proactive all on my own. I now know how to schedule my schoolwork accordingly, so I do not fall behind schedule, as well as take breaks from studying, and have a fun time with my friends. UNH is valuable to me because I am constantly learning something new everyday; I am determined to take as many classes as I can, and learn as much as possible. College made me open up as a person, and as a result, I have made many valuable friendships that I can always rely on.