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Boston University has provided me with a first class education while allowing me to immerse in a diverse campus in the heart of an amazing city. Being away from home has given me the freedom needed to become more independent and fend for myself in the world. The options are endless when it comes to getting involved in clubs, sports, and all extra curricular activities. Dorm life has taught me the art of sharing and compromising yet presented an opportunity to bond with many girls from different backgrounds who are not unlike myself. I have learned to manage my time better on account of the workload, and I have learned which material to read in detail and which merely requires a glance. Although I am only in my first year, it seems as though Boston University will prepare me for a successful future.

Going to school is not easy, but the purpose of it is worthed for the sacrifice that you are making. My goal is to become a brain surgeon. I am taking pre-med classes. Those classes help me to take more serious the decision that I have made. It is fun to work in unity in a domain that you like. Saving life is the most important part of the society. I enjoy every bit of my college experience. Having knowledge from school is a good thing specialy knowing that you are getting those information to save life in the future will make you more proud about your school work.

I have had a lot of hands on studio experience with my major (Broadcast Journalism) before even taking any classes that teach us these concepts. In a sense, I have had a very raw learning experience of learning by trial and error, and these skills will be refined as I advance to highler level classes.

So far I've made many friends from all around the world at BU. It's amazing, coming from a small dominatly white town, to be thrown into a city with an amazing amount of culture and different kinds of people. I've loved being around all kinds of different people. With a variety of kinds of people comes a variety of opportunities. College is not just about education, even though that is the most important thing. I am able to make relationships with people that I wouldn't have if I hadn't attended BU, and I am extremely thankful for that.

I have made friends from all over the world. Boston University if filled with international students as well as students from all over America. When I want to visit a state, there will most likely be a friend there excited to greet me and show me around. Also, because I have such a diverse group of friends, I am able to learn a little more about different cultures including types of foods and music. Another thing I have gotten out of my college experience is the importance of perseverance. It takes a little more effort than it did in high school to remain focused. It is easy to get distracted when meeting new people everyday and having long breaks between classes, but it is also a good challlenge to overcome. After overcoming this and remaining focused, I know that I will have willpower in the future as well.

College may seem very daunting. It is the biggest change in one's young life, and regardless of the high costs, there are SO many benefits (aside from just getting a degree!) Going off to college, has been invaluable to my sense of independence. I love being able to decide things for myself, but it has been challenging. Things like laundry, grocery shopping and of course, homework, don't do themselves. I feel like college has afforded me not only an education, but a chance to grow up and really learn who I am, and what it means to be a young person in the new millennium. I have made so many unbreakable friendships, and have certainly found a new family away from those at home. My surrogate family keeps me sane. We are always there for each other, we take care of each other, comfort each other, and laugh with each other. College may seem like such a new world, with a high price tag on really tough classes and loads of homework, but it is so much more than that. It is a chance to assert your independence and find a new home away from home.

The most valuable thing I've recieved from my college experience is a sense of independence. I come from a suburban area where everything is small and sheltered and upon entering college was thrown into an urban setting where everything was big a foreign. I no longer can rely on my parents to do everything and it's been a great learning experience to gain my independence and do things on my own. Boston University's diverse campus has opened my eyes to a lot of brand new experiences that I know I wouldn't have recieved anywhere else. Talking to some of my other friends who went to different schools instate and out-of-state, have not gotten some of the same experiences I've recieved. I've grown and matured so much in the 1 1/2 years that I've been at BU and I wouldn't change a thing!

I am still a freshman at Boston University and I know for a fact there are so many exciting things to come for the rest of my years in college. I have learned so much in terms of academics, but there are so many other things I have learned about myself as an individual. Leaving Puerto Rico and persuing an education in the states was a challenge not only because of the relationships I would leave behind, but also the financial strains this investment could be to my family. I fully recognize the importance of an education and for this reason I decided to go full force with no regrets and accepted the challenge by attending Boston University. I am now more than ever committed to take advantage of all the opportunities BU has to offer but I can now look forward with even more desire to continue my education either in Graduate School or Law School in order to be as prepared as I possibly can be. Being a student in Boston University has broadened my expectations of myself and as long as I am committed to become a better person, one that is successful, I can achieve anything!

My college experience at Boston University has encouraged me to work to my full academic potential. The competitive atmosphere combined with a variety of support systems provided by the school has allowed me to accomplish more in my studies than I ever thought I could. Additionally, I studied abroad in Ireland through a BU program, and that experience was an integral part in discovering my self-identity and future life goals. The professional track I am on at BU is fully preparing me for success once I graduate, and I feel that I will be able to find a job that I love once I graduate, despite the current economic situation. Boston University has enabled me to become an academically-driven, career-focused, independent person, while also allowing me to explore my personal aspirations and beliefs.

I belive that people should live life to the fullest, that is why i want to become a doctor so i can give the ill a second chance. With school i have met and worked with so many great teachers that are helping me on my way to medical school.

I have gained a desire to continue learning for life and enjoy the challenge of develpoing new skills and knowledge. My experience has enspired me to encourage others to further their education because of the personal develpoment and confidence I have gained. The college experience for me has been an eye opening one; that my fate is totally in my hands. That my hard work and dedication to mastering a subject is all anyone needs to succeed.

In the spring of 2008, I made one of the biggest decisions of my life; I quit my job to pursue my true passion, to teach. I come from a long line of educators and I have always wanted to work with children. They have this endearing energy and the most inquisitive minds. To watch a child grow and succeed is one of the most rewarding feelings I have felt. Through my college experiences I have learned that everyone deserves an opportunity at success. I am fortunate for this opportunity; to go back to school, to pursue my dream. My happiness is my success. I hope that, through my college experiences, I serve as a role model for my students. My courses and professors have taught me that everyone has the power to succeed. It will be my job to promote that power and elicit every child’s special gift. It is my passion and purpose to help every child realize they too have the power to pursue their dreams and be successful, as I did. Pursuing my master’s degree was one of the biggest decisions of my life and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Growing up in a small town, I went to a pretty small high school with a graduating class made up of 150 white kids, and maybe two or three Asian kids. Culturally, I was blind to the different lifestyles that are so prevalent and so important to the rest of the world. Boston University has one of the most diverse student populations of any school in the country. By coming to school here, I have gained so much knowledge about the way that other people live, and alternate ways that I can choose to live. My mind has been opened to new ways of thinking through intelligent, respectable discussions. Unlike high school, in college a political discussion does not need to turn into a shouting match full of personal attacks. I now look at the issues facing the world through multiple lenses, not just the white-protestant-middle class American perspective. Many people warned me that once I got to college, I would have liberal ideology forced down my throat. Thankfully, this has not been the case. This environment has fostered my ability to think independently, and respect other’s views and beliefs, while sometimes reaffirming my own.

While taking out the necessary loans to attend BU has been a tough reality, my two years there so far have been worth every penny. BU has offered me more than I ever imagined. I live in a beautiful, fun, progessive and historically rich city where I feel like the world is at my fingertips. I study alongside talented and passionate individuals with professors who are even more talented and passionate. My campus is huge, but the communities I've created myself around my different interests make me feel at home. I'm always meeting new people, and it's has become more exciting than ever in such a diverse setting. I've learned to value culture and nature more, and I'm consistently motivated by my peers' enthusiasm for service projects and volunteer opportunities. I've discovered my passions and been inspired to change the world through them. Basically, BU has given me a taste of what the world has to offer that I couldn't have gotten at a smaller, suburban school. Although I'll be blaming BU for my debt after graduation, I'll be thanking it for the experience the rest of my life.

My undergraduate experience allowed me to excel as an individual. As a high school student I had a team of parents, teachers, counselors, coaches, etc., and failure was almost impossible. Tutors, singing lessons, and soccer practice every day ensured that I would rise to the top of every challenge.During my teenage years, I did not realize that my "team" was teaching me how to stand on my own two feet. Finally, in August of 2003, as a freshman at Boston University, I had my first chance to sink or swim.Initially, I failed. In fact, I sunk like a rock. I slept in, missed classes, and yet was a staple on the social scene. When Midterms rolled around I realized that I needed to step up my effort. I finished the semester with A's and B's and made it onto the Equestrian Club Team. Four years later, I graduated cum laude with a double major. The sense of pride from personal accomplishment I felt was unlike anything I had ever experienced before.Today, as I work in marketing and attend graduate school, I am an adult that can accomplish anything determination and practice. Undergrad taught me that…

So far, i have learned that i am so much bigger than i ever thought i could be. My teachers and my classes have taught me that i have a gift and that if i believe in myself with all of my heart, i will achieve anything. My teacher's stress the importance of the saying "Dare to Fail Gloriously" and i believe in that quotation with every fiber of my being. Going to Boston University has been the best decision i could have ever made because i am growing into the person i have always wanted to be, but never knew how to be. I leave class every day inspired and awed to be surrounded by such beautiful people, and performers, and i would not trade this experience for anything. That is why i will do anything to continue attending school. I love what i do and where i am in my life because of this school.

I have learned how to be independent and to do things for myself without expectations from others. I have also aquired new study habits that are more efficient and better suited to BU.

Boston University has given me the chance to be the best me. To go after opportunities I couldn't have anywhere else and grow as a scholar, a leader, a friend, and as a person. The atmosphere is filled with passion and drive. In comparison to high school this is exactly what I needed to stay motivated to do more, to be more and to succeed. My overall college experience has allowed me to expand my comfort zone and push myself like never before. That lesson is so valuable and I am still seeing where it takes me.

No one can put a limit on you unless you put a limit on yourself. College provides you with a plethora of opportunities that you have to be ready to take advantage of. For me, college allows me to expand my boundaries because I am constantly trying new things and learning new things from those around me. In addition, college is a exploratory experience, in that you are constantly finding out new things about yourself, likes and dislikes. If I did not attend college, I would not be armed with the knowledge that I have now that will allow me to succeed in the future. It is valuable to attend college because college opens your eyes to many aspects of life that may not otherwise be seen, allowing you to become a well-rounded individual and slowly deteriorating the shield of ignorance.

Throughout my college experience, I have acquired an immense amount of self knowledge foremost. It has been through my interraction with my peers, professors, and others which has allowed me to grow both as a student and as a person. My time at Boston University has allowed me to experience things I knew I would never encounter had I stayed home and it has allowed me to reshape the way i approach certain aspects of my life. Without this college experience, I know for a fact that I would be missing out on an gret deal of new challenges which I would've feigned for if I did not attend the university which I do now. Even the negatives of college life leave a profound effect on me as they are things which I now know I can overcome. Also, if ever faced with challenges such as these again, I will have a clearer sense of how to approach the situation in a more mature and effective manner. Overall, the college experience has challenged me to put life into a new perspective which in the end I know will prove to be only beneficial.