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Out of my college experience I have grown as a person. When I first came to Sac State I was a very shy person and I didn't try to reach out to others for help. My second year I met a student who got me interested in getting involved as a volunteer for the student government at Sac State. It took one semester for me to grow out of my comfort zone. As a volunteer I learned how to approach other students and get them informed about political issues at the state and local level. After this semester I practically became a different person . Volunteering opened many doors for me and later I was promoted and hired within the Student Government Office. A year later I decided to run for the Student Government & I held the position as the Dir. of the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. During this time I also joined Sigma Pi Alpha Sorority & became a Founder for La Raza Pre-Law Student Association. By becoming involved on campus I learned how to network, learned about the resources offered to students, and met many great people who I have created strong bonds with.

Although it has only been my first semester in college, I have taken away quite alot of knowledge and experience that I can apply to my everyday life. I learned how to take care of myself without complete dependency on another person. I got my first job and learned to make money for myself as well as budget the money that I had. I used to think that I could buy whatever I wanted becasue I was not the one in charge of the money so I did not see what happened 'behind the scenes'. But now that I am in college I realize what it means to watch my money. Although I have learned many things this semester, budgeting my money has got to be the most significant and most important. Which is why I am applying to this scholarship so I can have more money for tuition and my textbooks.

I have learned so much while at school, not only about academics but about life in general. I am a social work major and study sociology and psycholofy so I do believe that the classes I have taken have contributed positively to the way I life my life. The experience I have had since I began attending Sac State has been an eye opener. I am on my own for the first time in my life and while I am extremely busy with work and school it is extrememly rewarding in the end when I look back at all I have done. I am a part of the Bachelors in Social Work Association and have been able to be involved in community events. The most valuable lesson I have learned while here is that the world isn't as friendly as I would like to believe but everything happens for a reason, gives you experience and makes you a better and stronger person.

My college experience has been one of trial and tribulation. It took several years for me to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. College was the catalyst in me answering that question. The communities that have touched me and the professors that have taught me are all factors into showing me where I was to go in life. So if I must mark anything as the single most important fruit of college experience, I would say it was the success in figuring out whom I really am.

My college experience by far has been great. I have learned to interact with people alot more as well as voice my opinion. It is always good to make study groups and join clubs to learn from others, other different aspects of life and school. I have never really thought outside of the box until I heard a lot of other perspectives. College has shown me and helped be realize that I should not take my education for granted because not a lot of people have to opportunity to learn what I learn or study in an environment that I can study in. It has been great to attend college because you do not get the opportunity to meet others as well as learn about things you have never heard of.

I have made valuable and lasting friendships, learned independence and responsibility while making decisions that will last a lifetime. I work while attending college so I have learned to budget my time wisely to ensure a balance of study, work, and play time. Attending college has broadened my view of the world. Growing up in a rural environment I did not always understand what the world is about, but I am learning everyday. I am attending a University in a major metropolitian area this spring where I am sure that I will learn a lot more about how the world works and where I will encounter more people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

I have been able to work with children, which is my career choice. If I hadn't attended this school it might have been years before I got the opportunity to work with children, and reaffirm if this was my ideal career choice. I feel that I am prepared for anything that is out there, career wise and of course life wise as well. The professors are always really good about us asking them questions, so I feel prepared in that aspect as well. Overall I feel that my school is doing it's job in preparing me to become a teacher, and that it is was beneficial for me to attend.

So far, I have only spent one semester in college. However, I already realize that this route will determine several key components in a person's future. In my short time I have come to see that college is a great opportunity to gain higher momentum towards your goals, though it can also become a stumbling block, leaving many students with nothing but massive debts. As I am still paying off the loans from my previous semester, I fully understand the risks involved with such a venture, but through scholarship programs such as this, I wish to be able to enjoy my learning experience without having to take more time off due to financial problems.

I have enrolled at APU. I will start 1/3/11. I currently volunteer with the National Park Service at Chickamauga/Chattanooga National Military Park. I love Civil War history. This past summer I helped the rangers give interpretive tours describing the battles for Chattanooga. I have always had a dream of being a park ranger. Since I have started volunteering I know that is what I want to do. I am going back to school to get this degree in history so I can obtain this dream of mine.

College is very important to me. It will help shape who I am and what knowledge I will carry with me throughout my life. Theatre has always been a huge part of my life and now I can be immersed in it. Acting school helps you dive into not only who you are but helps you unlock many emotions you were to scared to let forward, which in turn had made me a more confident and open person. I believe that I need this step in my life to be ready to full dive into this world and work to become what I want. No body is perfect but college can help you become more of the person you need to be to be successful. If somebody wants it bad enough they will work and work until they finally reach their goal and that is exactly what I am prepared to do!

I have benefited in many ways from attending college. My knowledge and maturation level have increased due to my college experience. I have learned about society to health to history, which are topics that I can apply to my life. Attending college helps one develop intellectually and personally into a well-rounded person. College has prepared me for the future by opening doors to unimaginable opportunities. In my case, getting a degree will benefit my family's future. My son will have a higher probability of being successful in school if I obtain my bachelor's degree.

In high school I never thought about attending college. Being in school for 12 years and stressing over homework and exams were all but joyful times. The reason I went to college was because of my friends, family, and co-workers who all cared about my future. I don’t know where I would be if I were not attending CSUS. I have made many friends and learned many valuable lessons that I will carry into my future endeavors. College has been one of the most value and memorable experiences of my life. Not only am I preparing myself for a career, but I am learning new things about myself. College has made me realize so many things about myself that I never knew before. I have discovered many different interests and areas of work that I may one day have a passion for. College is not only valuable for the degree, but also for personal benefit. For myself, my college experience has formed and shaped the way I am today. I’m hardworking, determined, and optimistic about my future, and without college I do not think I would have discovered those aspects in me.

I view the world differently now and have a new found respect for people from all walks of life. I also enjoy learning more, as well as I discovered that I am a hands on learner and being a social work major at Sac State as helped me to do what I love while still in school. I get to intern as a part of my senior year and I will not feel like I was just thrown into the proffession after I graduate. I found my class mates and projects to be very valuable, learning new things with new people gives a person a lifetime of memories as well as knowledge! The growth I have experenced in school has made me a better student, and adult preparing me for not only a career, but for the world. My views about the world and values I hold have been challenged, helping me to look at other cultures and people not only out of my own lens but stepping into their shoes to not question others, but to better understand them.

What I have gotten out of my college experience are the skills and the learning that I have obtained since the last two years that I have been in Sacramento State. It has been valuable for me to attend because to be able to have these skills and to learn them, this will also help me in my career in the future. I have learned a lot since college, and I'm thankful for the teaching and how much these professors have to do to teach their students. I think I've learned more in college then I had in high school. :)

The education in my chosen field is the most important thing I've gotten out of college, but I've also discovered how well I can adapt and change to different lifestyles, living situations, being held to a higher standard in my classwork and learning to live independently. The first few months in the dorm were lonely and scary, but I decided to take advantage of how many opportunities for social interaction my college provided and it made all the difference. The most important lesson of all that I've learned is that you get out of something about exactly what you put into it. In both my classwork and my social life, this lesson holds true. I think taking this forward into all aspects of my life will be the most valuable lesson of all.

I have learned a lot about not only what I want to do but what I do not want to do. I learned a lot about myself while I was in college and hope to learn even more when I go back to grad school. I started college thinking I knew exactly what I wanted to do and who I was but the challeges of college life and academics showed me what else I could be. I lived in the dorms for my freshman year and that was a great experience because I was forced to live away from home with strangers who ended up being life time friends. The experience has been invaluable and nothing else can replace it.

I have discovered many things during my college experience. The most important discovery is passion. I am truly passionate about Pyschology and getting an education. College has been valuable to attend because it has exposed me to many opportunities that I otherwise would not have. Also, I have met many peers that have widened my personal scope and taught me valuable life lessions. I have learned that hard work truly does pay off and perseverence is a valuable quality for a student to posess.

I have gotten so many things out of attening this college. However financially it is very rough. My parents cannot help me at all and that makes things somewhat of a struggle. Sac State has been such a valuable experience for me because it made me be responsible in so many ways. I could get so much more out of the college experience if I had more money. I have not been able to attend the clubs I would like because of the fees for them, but I am hopeful that things will change in the near future. It is valuable to attend college because without a B.S. or B.A. you will not be able to survive in this world and that in itself is enough for me to push through regardless of the financial burden. Also my college experience has been flattened because I am a child from a family of three, just in the "right" enough spot in the middle class to where I get no help. No FASFA and only measly financial aide loans, that now due to fee increases leave me with only 500$ after books and tuition fees. Please help.

Attending college has really led me to realize how much I want to learn; I want to take classes in every subject. There is no end to the information I want to take in. College is incredibly valuable to me, because it allows me to fulfill this yearning for knowledge. Not only that, but it also is transforming me into a very diverse and well-rounded woman. I am experiencing new things daily, and the time-management skills and career preparation I will leave with are priceless.

Out of my college experience i have gained growth. Since i graduated from High School I have matured so much. I know how to be around different types of people and not judge them, and im finally learning how to study! That's what i've gained most so far, but hey i have 3 more years left.