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The experience I've had at East Carolina Unviersity has been great! I have had the opportunity to meet wonderful friends and become a mature, independent female. It has been valuable for me to attend ECU because I have learned many things throughout my two years there.

I have just enrolled into East Carolina University. I can say my orientation experience with the people and staff I have met gave me the feeling like they care. I got the feeling if this college took the steps to go the extra step to make me feel at home. They welcomed me into their campus as if I was part of their family. I am serious and comitted to starting and finishing my goals at East Carolina University so I make a difference in helping someone else. I already to start my first semester as a college student. I know that I have the drive to help myself out so I am able to finish what I have started so I may be able to help others when they have the chance to attend this University. I feel if this University is this comitted to helping me then I feel that it is important to give back and help others.

I strongly believe that everyone who wants a college education, deserves one. I've always looked forward to going to college as a kid, and it is by far the best decision I've ever made. I am also glad that I chose ECU because I can't imagine myself being anything other than a Pirate. Obtaining a college education has made me a stronger person. Going to college has made me appreciate things in life that you can't put a price on. I am so much more grateful for family, friendship, home-cooked meals, encouragement from professors, awesome Facebook pictures, meeting new people, and life in general. Going to college, which has been my life-long goal, gave me purpose in life. College has further more prepared me for the real world and all of the things that I want to experience once I graduate. My college experience was everything I thought it would be and then some. I am a proud senior and I look forward to all of the things I will accomplish in the future. I'll never forget my college experience or how it has changed my life.

I have learned alot of life lessons that have made me a better, stronger person. From being homeless to failing a semester or two, I have found that college is something you have to want to do for yourself and not for anyone else.

The value of education.

My college expierence has taken me places both my parents never knew. My college degree got me a job at my local hospital. The only thing my dad was afiliated at the hospital was picking up broken down cars. He was a wrecker driver. My mom only visited the hospital. My dad was in his on wrecker business. When he stopped working, the only income he had was his social security. My college expierence allowed me to get a job that has a retirement and a pension plan. This doesn't include social security. I get some many benefits from working as a nurse at the hospital. This would not be possible without going to college. I can provide for my four children and wife easier than someone without a college degree. I don't have to work in the hot tobacco fields anymore. I can work in an air-conditioned enviroment. My career has not stopped like my father's did as a wrecker driver. I continue to better myself with promotions as a nurse. Because of my college degree in nursing, I can work about anywhere in the world. The sky is the limit. Thanks ECU!

My college experience thus far has been an ever evolving one. Every day I was faced with new challenges; whether it was learning to live with someone I just met or managing my time properly to obtain goals I set for myself. College is extremely different from high school in the way that as a college student, I was responsible for myself and whether or not I was going to do certain things. I had a ton of freedom this past school year being four hours away from my hometown, but I quickly learned that I wasn?t the party type and focused more on balancing my academic life. In doing so I was able to achieve my goal of making the dean?s list for the spring 2010 semester. In attending college so far from home, I was able to gain a new sense of independence. Being away from home I was forced to grow up, face my fears and take charge of my life. I am not sure if I would be the more responsible, positive person I am today if I did not attend college.

So far in my college experiences becuase im a sophomore, I have learned so many different things from my major and even in social life. I have ,earned about different races, religions and cultures that I experience everyday. IYou never know what you may need or who you may need one day. You meet a lot of people that will be in your life for the rest of your life in college.

I have gotten a lot out of my college experience. Most importantly, I have remembered most of the helpful things I learned so that I can use this wealth of knowledge in the real world to support my family. I think too many students cram for tests and then forget the material after cramming for the next test. I try to retain what I learn.

If I could go back to my first day of college, this is what I'd tell myself. You're not invincible; You're human. Every once in a while, it's necessary to "pull an all-nighter," but in general, sleep is a important. Take care of yourself- eat regularly, and stay hydrated! Surround yourself by people who are equally if not more dedicated than yourself. These are the people who will encourage and inspire you when all you want to do is quit. Get to know the people who share your interest and area of study. They will become your family, your friends, your support group, and your party guests. It?s easier to be dedicated when your friends are right there studying by your side. They will also likely share schedules similar to your own, which makes it easier to kick back and relax together when there?s time for it. With all the talk of being dedicated, also remember that it?s important to have fun. It?s important to take time for yourself. Get done what you need to get done. Then go outside. Enjoy the trees, the fresh air, and the world around you!