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I would tell myself "Apply early for every scholarship and find out about the scholarships offered at each school. Learn as much as you can about the schools. Go beyond the majors offered. They are important but being comfortable is the most important thing. All dorm rooms are not created the same. Apply for those colleges you've never heard of. A free application is a free application. Apply to schools you have no intention of going to for the scholarships to get leverage for other schools. Don't feel pressured to apply to any one school. Don't feel pressured into staying at home, the new experiences are great."

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Beginning college was probably the most exciting, yet scariest thing I have ever done. I was glad to be living on my own, embracing the new freedom I had to do whatever I wanted. I was excited to be done with all the high school drama and move on with my life. If I could go back in time I would tell myself two very important things. First I would tell myself not to lose sight of the real reason I was in college. I am attending college to further my education to ultimately become employed in a career that I love and will be successful in. Although college is full of freedom and exciting activities to do, I should not let these things stand in the way of studying and being the best student I can be. The second thing I would tell myself is that attending college is going to shape me into the person I will be for the rest of my life. College is all about new responsibilities and decisions my parents are not making. I am the one making these decisions and ultimately I will become the person I want to be.

It is a great way to network with so many educated people in the field of Anthropology and to have opportunities to participate in excavations. We have an awesome Anthropology Museum and a wonderful collection to learn with. The student body is terrific too. Everyone is so helpful and nice and I haven't felt like I didn't belong. It's been important for me to attend school in order to pursue my dream of one day being a Forensic Anthropologist. I had to put the pursuit of my dream on the back burner while I was being a military spouse for 15 years. It's finally my turn and it has done wonders for my self-esteem and outlook.

My college experience has been great! Even though some of my classes have been difficult, I have still enjoyed them so much. Not only do I get to take classes that I want to take, I get the classes that I need to take, and each day I get to go to class and learn something new. I’ve made so many friends in my classes that even though the University of Wyoming is a larger school; it is hard to walk from class to class without running into someone that I know. Not only have I learned a ton. I’ve also had so much fun since I’ve started college. Each week no matter what me and my friends get together and do something fun. It doesn’t matter if it’s just getting together to play cards, or taking a quick trip somewhere. So far it has been a great experience for me.

I have been fortunate enough to travel beyond my small town and expand my horizons through college goals and dreams. I believe that it was my strong will that got me in college. My plan in life is to experience the world and be captivated with the understanding of its nations’ cultures while viewing the natives’ ideas through their own eyes. I am determined to gain new insight by exploring what the world has to offer outside of my one time comfort zone of a small town. I wish to blend my thoughts of freedom, peace, and opportunity with others with the hope of organizing groups that will further promote balance in the world. I believe that in this world, when we understand each other and no longer see separation then we will be able to be one with each other and we will be able to work with one another to create a common peace of mind. I would like to take my experiences and knowledge with me to areas where I can make the greatest contributions and impact, such as, working in the United Nations to bring forth principles of hope, peace, and purpose again to our world.

I have been on both sides of the college life: graduating with an AS degree from a community college and now attending a university. The community college life in Powell, WY was a blast! I had an awesome roommate and my classes, although I had quite a few, were easy. Between horse judging trips, the gym, the dorms, and a little town in Montana, my girlfriends and I had the time of our lives! These are what I will remember as “the good ‘ol days” of college. Unfortunately this college was only good for two years so I transferred to the University of Wyoming. Because I switched my major to Engineering, my classes are tremendously more difficult. Thus, my free-time has dwindled to almost nothing. I'm not hanging out with friends anymore, I'm studying with them. This, however, has proved to be more entertaining than expected. I have learned more of what it means to be diligent and how to persevere: traits of character I will benefit from down the road. My college experience has not only taught me the skills and knowledge I need to join the workforce, but the work ethic to succeed.

I think I have learned many things from coming down to the University of Wyoming. I have been able to branch out from my normal interests and get involed with things I never did in high school. Meeting new people has also been a wonderful experience, there is such a wide variety of people who attend the University from all over the worls, and it is very interesting to see how different background motivate people in their college experiences. There are ups and downs the every college experience, and I have had to learn to stay motivated and work hard in my classes; by doing this I have seen the reward of hard work through good grades. I have learned that it is worth taking the time to do an assignment to the best of my ability, and that the professors do appreciate when students put forth a lot of effort into their assignments. All and all, I have had a positive college experience and I look forward to the years I still have to come.

A college education is something that is essential in order to be recognized in the "real world". I have been known as an over-achiever all of my life and believe that a college education is important in order to get an acceptable and rewarding job. However, after attending college for the last two years, I've also realized that the entire college experience is valuble not only to have a respectable job, but also to become a respectable person. During high school, I didn't have to challenge myself in order to receive good grades and because I lived at home with my parents, I didn't have many expenses. Going to college has taught me that it is important to be responsible financially and with your studies, because if you're not you will waste many people's time and money. College has taught me to make good decisions on my own. No one is there to force you to attend class or complete coursework, so it is up to you to do so.

I have gotten out exactly what I have put in and even more. This college has treated me well and come August 2011, I'll be on my way to starting a career as a Registered Nurse. The University of Wyoming's Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing is an excellent school. I believe they have taught me everything I need to be successful.