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I have no college experience but I am enrolled into Tarelton State University for the Spring of 2011. I currently have family and friends attending this college, and their experiences, have me looking forward to my time there.

I have already got a lot out of my collgeg experience and I have only been here for half of a semester. I have learned so much about people and how they interact. It has been valuable to attend because you learn so much more about people's characteristics than if you were working. Its also vaulable to attend because you learn about yourself and what you are made of and how you are willing to stick up for yourself and how to be your own individual. Thats something you can not learn at home with your parents. You learn good study techniques and way to absorb the information about something you love other than just blow it off. Being in college is vauable to your growth as a person, and not just as book knowledge goes. You might be a good studier but when it comes to learning about your self it takes more than High School to figure that out.

From my college experience so far, I have gotten a feel for what it is really like to communicate with people in the real world. In high school, you have a limited amount of people you can develop experiences with. When I came here, at first I stayed in my little bubble and didn't expand it at all. There is only so long you can keep to yourself with new experiences and new people all around you. Coming to ETSU has made me more responsible and more aware of my surroundings.

I have learned a lot academically and socially. I was alway a fairly good student but college has forced me to broden my social life and get involved in campus activities. I learned that in college it is not all about how intelligent you are its about how much effort you put forth and how you handle stress. I have learned alot of trades that I believe will help me in the career world. You can not let stress over take you. Prioritizing is a necessity. The key to surviving college is to get involved. The people you go to school with you will most likely meet later on in life. Just rememeber when you start your freshmen year you are not alone so be friendly and true to yourself.

My college experienced has afforded me the advantage of meeting many fascinating people, broadening my horizons, and ability to appreciate differences found in us all. Without my education I would not be the well rounded and open minded learner I am today. A college experience is what you make of it; so it?s imperative that you take risks and be open to new ideas. I have had the opportunity to study in China and learn about their culture, politics, and people. This college experience is something I deeply cherish and its value cannot be measured.

School is a valuable asset in the learning process. I have obtained am open mind and intellectual compentence. It provides man with a sense of worth and dignity in his/her subject matter of intrest.

A Great Sense Of Direction, Self Confidence, And The Drive I Need Is What I've Received From My College Experience. Being In College I've Come To Realize Where I Wanna Go In Life And What I Must Do To Get There. Success Doesn't Come To You, You Have To Knock Down Doors To Get Exactly Where You Would Like To Be In Life And College Has Totally Showed Me That. Knowing That Nothing Can Stand In The Way Of My Success Other Than My Own Failure Is What Gives Me The Confidence To Push Farther. There Are ALWAYS Gonna Be People And/Or Things That Are Gonna Try To Bring Me Down But Because I Know Where I Wanna Be In Life, I Will Not Allow Those Things To Bring Me Down. I Will Continue Along This Road Until I Reach My Goal Of Becoming An Radiology Technician.

I have grown so much as a person in my two years here at East Tennessee State University. I found the college with luck and it is forever engraved in my heat. From the beautiful campus, knowledgeable professors, and the friendly people the overall experience has been a post card example of a great experience. From the academics to my Federal Work Study position, I have learned so much in and out of the classroom. The programs here force you to be prepared for your classes and make you be mindful of your grades. I could not put a money value on my time here. I could not have asked for a better experience. If I had to do it all over again I would in a heartbeat. I am confident in the education that I am receiving that upon graduation I will be a confident, qualified and proud alumnus of East Tennessee State University.

My college years have been a valuable experience that I will never forget. I have gained knowledge, experience, and maturity over the past four years. I have met a variety of people that I have had the privilege of gaining knowledge from. I have been given responsibility and the choice to make my own decisions while being guided by knowledgeable faculty and staff. From English to Math and everything in between, I have become well-rounded. My college experience at East Tennessee State University has been a blessing that will follow me for years to come. This school has made my life's dream of becoming a nurse possible and they have given me all the tools and experience I need in order to be the best nurse I can be. East Tennessee State University is only a stepping stone in my life. I am able to and encouraged to continue on in my education. The sky is the limit.

I have gained a stonger ability to study harder and work with people in a study group. This school is very valuable for me to attened because it was built on science and being a chemistry major that is perfec for me. I feel i have gained alot of good qualities while attending this school and plan to obtain even more throughout the years i attened this school.

I have gotten more out of college than I could have ever imagined. Since I was young I knew that I wanted to go into the medical field but was unsure of exactly what I wanted to do. In the small amount of time I have spent here I now know exactly what I want to do and what I need to do to achieve my goals. Since coming to East Tennessee State University I have recognized my dream of working in the Neo-Natal Unit of a Children's Hospital with my master's degree in Nursing. I think this realization is very important to my future and I never would have realized this had it not been for my advisors weighing the pros and cons of graduate school.

If I was able to go back in time and talk to myself before making the transition into the college life i think that there are endless amounts of things that i coul say. I'd start by saying im so proud of the progress you have made, you have so much going for you in the upcoming years so make the best out of each and everyday. I would also say to stay stong through all the tests and endless nights of studying, it gets trying at times but when the final grade shows up it is all worth it. I would tell myself to count on my family during these hard times and that at the start of each and every new week remember how lucky I am to have the opportunities that most don't.

First I would like to start by saying that everyone here has once been in your shoes. Every upper classmen was once a brand new freshman in a place learning to live on their own. College Is a great big step in life and starting out can be a little shaky but take a deep breath, you will pass your first semester. ETSU has so many different things to get involved in on campus. College is where you make lasting friendships and it?s a lot easier to make friends when you get involved on campus. Just remember, you are not alone. Every freshman feels confused, lost and lonely at one point or another but remember: college is the best four years of your life. Talk to your professors. I know that some are crazy, rude & just downright ridiculous but, what they want is first on your priority list. Go to class, and sit close to the front. These things might sound simple, but it really makes a huge difference. ETSU is a wonderful place to become who you will be for the rest of your life, so ENJOY IT!

College is a whirlwind of emotions and experiences. From the depression of leaving my friends and family, to the joys of meeting new people and experiencing a part of life that I have never been exposed to; college has been a time of self-discovery. Yet, if I had the chance of going back in time and advise my high school self, I believe that I would graciously deny. Why would I turn down such an incredible opportunity, you may be asking? As I said before college has been my time of self-discovery. I believe it is a combination of all the wonderful and miserable experiences which shape a successful person. Mahatma Gandhi once said, ?Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes.? Making mistakes isn?t something I fear; it is an essential part of the human experience, it is how we adapt, and it is how we learn to appreciate those things in life worth appreciating. So why then would I rob myself of such wisdom by telling myself to avoid my mistakes? For those current seniors that may stumble upon this letter, to you I simply say, good luck.

There are many things that I would adise myself to do if I could go back in time. I would make sure that I pick a college that I truely want to go to rather than letting someone else's idea influence my decision. I would also make sure that I get involved with campus activities at the very beginning of college. I would also make sure to ask a lot of questions from the staff and administration. They are valuable resources to scholarships and career information. It is also important to make as many friends as possible during the beginning of the year. Having good friends is invaluable to your college experience. College can be very exciting and fun if you make sure to be responsible.

I would tell myself to learn how to study and to study everything. Also, learn how to write papers with structure.

Take the hard classes in high school despite how much you dislike them because with the huge work loads of high school and all the homework and just small memorizing techniques without learning, you will put alot more time with alot less quality in your work while always being supervised. It sounds ridiculous but when you are in college and are taking both harder and easier courses, that work load from highschool seems to be alot less so you can put the same amount of time in and have higher quality work because you are more relaxed, are on your own time, and all the while are working on the topic you like. Go online and look for more scholarships, there are alot out there and be persistent on obtaining the information you want for your future because once it all falls in line, you feel great and look forward to it.

I joined the United States Air Force immediately after graduation from high school. I would tell myself to cherish every moment of this last year of chiidhood. Additionally, I would say to wait until January until enlisting. I would have been able to have my last "normal" holiday season with my friends and family. This would have let me enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years with those that I love. I did not realize that once you are in the military, you become an adult immediately, and there is no turning back. My transition to college was not normal. When I was discharged, I was married with two daughters. I worked full time during the day and went to community college full time at night. This was unavoidable.

College is nothing like high school or anything else kids are introduced to before they attend college. The freedom achieved when you leave home can be incredible, however it can also be a curse. Temptation is everywhere. The biggest challenge I have discovered is balancing school, work, time with your family, and time with friends. It is easy to come to college wanting to experience everything new and interesting you find out about and consequently letting your studies and grades suffer. I am majoring in biology and am in the pre-medicine program at my school. When I first began school I decided to join a Honors-in-Discipline Biology program which has recently turned out to be a terrible decision for me. I discovered that it involved extensive time in the labratory that I am not interested in. However in taking the scholarship for it I lost another scholarship that I can not get back, one that I could definately use next year. If I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would make sure to convince myself not to accept the honors scholarship and instead to take the other offer.

If I could go back to high school I will take more dual enrollment and AP classes. I did take several AP classes, but I neglected to take time to research which classes I would need for the nursing program at East Tennessee State University. I really wish I would have taken classes at the community college that I would need instead of taking the Art class that did not transfer. I should have spent more time researching which classes would help me during my college years and not just pick a class that will help increase my GPA. I also believe I should have taken AP English, AP History, and AP Stats. If I would have taken those steps I could have started the second year of my college education in the nursing program.