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My college experience is a complete eye opener. I am sad to say that I was quite narrowminded about my views and opinions, and to a point, shallow. I was very unwilling to listen to others previously, but since starting college, that has changed very much. College has allowed me to experience people of all different nationalities and religions, those with differing opinions than my own. I may not agree with them but I have learned to listen and respect them. My goal in life now is to visit as many major countries in my lifetime as possible, to experience all that the world has to offer. Last year, I was able to visit Jamaica and experience the culture and amazing things that they bring to the world. I am thankful to have the opportunity to explore and to have the turn around that I did.

So far i realized that college is very different from school itself. It helps you learn that basically you're on your own. No one gonna hold your hand because what you do is your choice even within your responsibilites. When i first came to college not only i saw people i knew, but i knew what i was getting out of this because its gonna help me out in the real world alone. Being as though this is my first year, i learning that u have to have a commitment on studying and lab work beacuse eventhough its alot, all information have to be process in your mind automatically. Some teachers are willing to help and some aren't but that how im learning to do and handle things on my own. To some people college isn't for them, i feel i needed to go because depending on the career either way u have to go to learn experiences and values of that career. Im glad I went to college because it motivates me alone dat i can go a long way and follow my goals and accomplishments.

Everything. College has changed how I feel about everything! I just love it. Do not get me wrong, being in school is incredibly hard, stressful and financially painful to the point where I forget that it is my choice to be here. However, it is a small price to pay when I know I am becoming a responsible adult. Being in college is comforting in a sense; it allows me to have a place in my life. I do not want to look into the future with a blindfold on. I want to be sure that I can find fulfillment with my place in society. At my age it seems like every day is a major transition, and I can find peace in knowing that attending school is going to give me a degree and therefore security in life. Becoming responsible and well-versed make me feel good about things, and feeling truly good about our lives is all we need as humans. This is so valuable; the college experience is valuable.

It have been a Great Experiance learning a wealth of skills to use in the workplace and in life. I will look back on this experiance as the turning point in my life to be open to all of the great things I want to do with my life, now and in the future.

I have learned so much about myself! I have never been one to experience something new alone, but I allowed myself to enter into a new school in a city I was unfamiliar with, and meet new people. This has built up my self-confidence and awareness of how well I manage change in my life. I am now open to life changing opportunities that not only WWU offers me, but also everyday life itself. WWU has gifted me friends and an education about the program I am so passionate about, Human Services. My professors are willing to work with me outside of the class so that I can better understand the program. They share their expereinces with me in the human services field, and I feel grateful for having instructors that teach what they know and care about. I am eager to explore the internship opportunities that WWU has to offer on and off campus that will give me the expereince I need to enter the field of Human Services.

I actually have not yet started at my college, I've only been accepted so far. I am looking forward to my college life very much

My asperations are to become a chiropractor. This dream could not be possible if I wasn't in college. A four year university gives you the experience of a life time. You learn great skills that will help you in the work force, you gain so much knowledge, and in addition you make plenty of friends. For a lot of people, when they are younger, school is kind of a drag. But for me, the most fun I have ever had is within the campus of college.

Being responsible for designing my own program helped me commit fully and tenuously to the curriculum. I had a clear objective for my academic career, and I was able to cater my schedule and class load to those needs. Fairhaven's mission, attention to diversity, and cross-discipline studies made me a well rounded student capable of integrating seamlessly into many professions. The most important skill I walked away with was a keen understanding of who I am as a learner. I believe this undergraduate program is what has inspired me to make CHANGE personal, and seek out an advanced degree in Teaching and Education.

If I could go back in time and talk to myself as high school senior i would tell myself to relax. I was like many seniors, stress beyond belief and worried about getting into college and what i would study. College is a fun place to be and there is no need to stress, life works it's self out for you. I completed my Associates degree of Arts and Science while i was in high school, so the coursework required for college was not a tough transition for me, but the social life was. I would have suggested to myself to get more involved outside of my courses. I would have suggested joining the Swing club, Poi club, and having a bit more of a social life to offset the hard work. Because i have learned that hardwork is necessary, but so is hard play. This is something that western focus's on, Work hard, Play hard. This is what i would have told myself, and it is what i want to tell others. Find a school that you can enjoy all aspects of, one with good instructors and good friends.

I would go back in time to tell myself to become involved in more clubs and participate in any club activites. Volunteering, not only for school activites, but also for the community is important. I would also tell myself to spend more time studying and applying for scholarships. I have learned that all of these are now very important. In high school, I did not do enough volunteering nor did I apply for many scholarships. Volunteering helps enhance your college and scholarship applications. In addition, I should study even more than I had, which would have helped me get accepted into the top school of my choice. I would also tell myself to read more books, not just school textbooks. This would have enhanced my vocabulary and I would be better and writing essays. One final advice I would give myself is to take any opportunity that comes my way because it may never come again.