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I decided to attend the GSOE at the City College of New York where I am currently pursuing a B.E. Degree in Civil Engineering, specializing in Transportation. I knew that I wanted to pursue a career that could directly affect the way in which us human beings travel and move from place to place in a meaningful way and his was through Transportation. With this notion, I grew interested in the way in which policies affect everyday operations on the ground in the transportation field. I have established the importance of research and post graudate studies upon graduation. The engineering school here, takes pride in teaching and mentoring its students and I feel that I am fully equipped with the knowledge and expertise to start making a meaningful difference in people lives through my degree.

Attending college was one my best undertakings ever. I learned about the immense amount of knowledge available at my disposal. I learned not only about myself and my affinity to all that we tend to call the others. Above all I was set on a path to learn to know my true self and to determine my purpose here in this world. It was quite a discovery and the process continues to this day, but I am grateful for my college education without which I would still be ignorant, or rather insensitive to this so necessary part of living.

I attend The City College of New York and it is very diverse with so many students from all over the world, such as China, Korea, Japan, Greece, Bangladesh, Peru, Indiana, philippine, and so on. I cannot miss out the richness of diverse cultures and backgrounds in college and this is one of the college experiences that I cannot overlook at. There are wide and unthinkable opportunities offered in college such as different majors, study abroad program, exchange program, financial aid, scholarships, competitions, technologies, and the list goes on. I am blessed with the financial aid since my family has low income and I cannot believe how close the college has made my dreams come true. I am currently excited about studying abroad because I have not studied or been outside of New York for ten years! With my major in architecture and the AIAS community, I am able to meet architects and other architecture major students from all over the world. College is filled with talented people and it is no doubt that I am taught by authors, scientists, architects, artists, and other professions in each class. College experience is the beginning to unlock my potentials.

So far I have learned many things through out college experience. First would be living independantly and having to look out for yourself and keeping up with all the work load. The studies are heavy but well worth the time we put in. It is amazing to how much each class covers in a matter of a semester. I am looking forward to upcoming college years.

I came into college with a mind set in music composition/theory. I also came into it with mind full of fear. The stereotype has always been that a musician doesn't make a lot of money. I found it hard to believe that my hours of daily practice was absolutely useless in the real world. I pushed on for the first few months in the hopes that I would be inspired by my classes, peers, or anything. The first few months of college were spent with caution because I was studying music heavily but I wan't sure if I was wasting my time. After speaking with many fellow musicians, teachers, and anyone else I could get my hands on at this college, I had an epiphany. The music industry is not as black and white as I had seen it. There is an unbelieveable number of jobs in music that I never thought about (film music, production, public relations, orchestration, advertising, etc...). I can now go into studying musicianship knowing that there are enough opportunities for me to take in the real world because of my college experience.

Attending college is an amazing experience. I have learned alot since I began. Earning a bachelor's degree is a valuable asset in the world today.

I have learned a lot from my freshman year of college. I learned that college is definitely a lot harder than high and therefore I shouldn't overload my schedule. Also, college classes (mostly) are much more interesting than high school. I enjoy the classes more and am more eager to go to class. I learned to try new things and find out what I'm good at. It has definitely been worthwhile to attend because I feel like I have found out a lot about myself, though I still have a long way to go.

Passionate. Determined. Ambitious. Driven. Hard-working. Focused. I feel by going to college it have only instilled in me more motivation to attainmy dreams. Though the road may be difficult to obtain my dreams I will never given up. Every day when I go to school though I may find the rigor of a particular course overwhelming sometimes or I may get frustrated in a mathematics course, I look back and recall that I live in America. There are people across the globe that would die to have the opportunities that I have. They only hope that one day they can obtain an education or they may never attend school at all. My mother immigrated to America before I was born and she has always told me about the lack of opportunities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. I use this everyday as my motivation to appreciate the value of a true education.

My college experience has been quite unique in comparison to other people. This is because I was accepted into a seven year program at City College/Sophie Davis in order to receive my B.S. and M.D. degrees. Therefore, I had to complete my undergraduate studies in 2 years which meant lots of hardwork and dedication. I was not able to have the typical college experience. However I am grateful because my training as a medical student has transformed me from an unwise 18 year old girl into a 23 year old mature young woman. I have been given this extraordinary opportunity to make a change in so many people?s lives as a doctor. I will be able to improve the lives of my patients while also serving as a role model for the next generation of physicians. As a Hispanic women and the first college graduate of my family, this is more than I could ever have hoped to achieve.

Lots of money gone.

MY PARENTS WERE UNABLE TO ATTEND COLLEGE FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL.. ACTUALLY, MY SIBILING DID NOT EITHER. OUT OF MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS AUNTS, UNCLES,COUSINS, GRANDPARENTS ETC. I WILL BE THE FIRST TO ATTEND COLLEGE "ON TIME" MY EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO ME AND BETTERING MY LIFE AS A "WHOLE". I WATCHED AS MY PARENTS STRUGGLED WITH FINANCIAL ISSUES DO TO AN UNDER PAYING JOB. MY PARENTS DID NOT ATTEND COLLEGE UNTIL THEY WERE WELL IN THEIR 40'S... AND I WATCHED THEM STRUGGLE TO GRASP THE CONCEPTS OF LEARNING THEY THEY HAD LOST SUM 20 ODD YEARS AGO.. I DID NOT WANT THAT TO BE ME.. I DID NOT WANT TO STRUGGLE AT SOMETHING THAT COULD PROVE TO BE SO EASY WITH HARD WORK AND DILIGENCE. I WANT TO SUCCEED AND MAKE MY FAMILY PROUD.

My college experience has really help me mature and mold my personality. It has made me realize the importance of not only a good education but to go out above and beyond your way to make a difference in other people's lives. I appreciate the opportunity that I am being given to learn and use the skills I learn obtain a career that I can enjoy and one that my community benefits from as well.

At City College I was able to realize how much I do not know about the world. This feeling was refreshing because I was able to love learning at City College. Every semester I became more engaged in the topics that were presented to me, while improving my skills. The two skills that I am grateful in receiving from City College is the ability to listen and contribute ideas. This skill is really valuable in this world, especially if you would like to be instrumental in the promotion of education. Looking back at my experience in City College, I wish I could have taken a course in different fields. This would have allowed me to connect with great minds and see what contribution is being given to humanity. I am glad that I chose City College because I am now able to appreciate learning.

As a high school senior there would be so much advice i wish i could give to myself. I am the oldest in my family; I wish I had an older sibling to give me the advice I have already given my younger sister. I would let myself know that even though I may feel like high school isn't important it really is. Become more involved in school, granted i was involved with my community. As a freshman you may think to yourself, "I can bring my GPA up next year." No. Don't waste time. Even if work was difficult give it your all. Attempt the homework rather than giving up. Ask for help, put in the extra time to study for a test. Become more involved, it will help you with your social skills. Don't be afraid to ask for help and take a challenge. Remember you can do anything if you put your mind to it. Join the honor societies, become involved in sports and extra cirricular activites. Yes, college may seem more important, but it is the work and effort, the things you learn in high school that you take with you to college.

If I could talk to my senior self, I?d tell myself that college will be more widely educated than high school. College is not full of students that don?t want to attend school. College is about concentration and that?s what you have. Don?t let anyone in our class get on our nerves because if they don?t want to work or study, then they won?t therefore we won?t see them in the future. College actually has students that are willing to study and not interrupt the teachers and peers. They actually do get in trouble if they call out or eat in class. College is everything you expected high school to be. Don't worry about the people because they are in college for the same reason you are going, to get an education.

I would tell myself that the stuff I'm learning now in high school is important to pay attention to and to take it all seriously. It may not be part of the major you intend to pursue, but first of all it is important to have knowledge in as many subjects as possible and secondly if you intend on getting a bachelor's degree you need to take 2 years of general education which is 2 years of basic core classes like math, english, history and psychology. So since these same classes are what we take in high school we have the opportunity to pay close attention to the material we learn and we can spend less time in college re-learning what we were already supposed to learn and more time using our knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of the material.

Most importantly, I would tell myself to be sure about where I want to go to school. Dont get somewhere and be miserable then try to transfer late and end up working for a year. I would tell myself don't let drama, sports, and friends get you off your academic path. I would let myself know that college is not high school and i have to be more responsible about my grades and classes. Also, I would stress the importance of staying focused. There are always parties, games, or something going on the weekends. Its nothing wrong with attending but dont put off studying or homework just because I want to go to a party.

-follow your instincts about your future career -choose to study what you feel the most comfortable with and not what your family wants -don't worry in advance and reduce stress level -always do your best -be open to meet new people because people come and go and you never know when your paths can meet again(and they do very often) -don't be afraid or shy to ask questions -do reaserach for everything -enjoy the studying part of your life because this could be the best time of your life -college should be fun so enjoy every part of it and don't stress -always be yourself

If I were to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would say self pay attention in English class. Go over your work make sure the punication is correct, make sure that you have a thesis and make sure is well supported. I would schulded my day make sure I give enough time to each subject, hand in papers on time, network with other students, statrt a study group meet at least once a week. Meet with professor a least once a week make sure you are on the write track. Make sure have someone phone number if not all classmate,just in case you miss class. Arrive early to class take good notes and go over it right after class

If I was asked this question at the end of my freshman year of college, I would demand that my high school senior self not apply to CUNY City. During this time I was not satisfied with my college experience, mostly because I didn't do anything. I expected myself to automatically make friends and be 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure of my future. Things changed once I started becoming pro-active in my attitude. I began taking advantage of the amazing opportunities offered: I volunteered in New Orleans, Louisiana twice, I studied in London, England for a whole semester, I met the most inspiring people, and I finally realized what I wanted to do with my life. Now, as a senior, I would tell my high school senior self to be positive and work toward what you want. Honestly, although a lot of emphasis is placed on picking the perfect school, I could have been happy at any university, as long as I kept a positive outlook. Goals, majors, schools, career interests, classes: these things can always change. What is important is that you make the best of what you have.