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Hello Morgan this is your future you. It would behoove you to never loose your passion for you art work and continue to perserver even when you feel as though nothing will come of it. Try your best no matter what. If it isn't your best then there is no sense of showcasing anything. Most importantly who are you not to be great and doing less than what you have the ability to do doesnt do you any favors. You are a child of God and that's all the more reason for you to be amazing. It is all the more reason to be extraordinary. If you have not learned yet attending a university and or college is not just to better your future. You attend school and become an inspiration to those who did not go, your parents, grandparents and cousins. You become an inspiration to those whom you meet in crossing. Attending college is not just about Morgan it is about the people who depend on her to succeed. I now realize that you have not lost your passion though are afraid of what it is that you are capable of? Why fear? Dont be afraid.

Prepare a lot more for college. Fill out every college scholarship possible. You definitely do not want to end up having to pay loans back. When you get to college, make a schedule to balance your school and social life because if you you procrastinate, you will surely regret it. You do not want to wait until the night before to study for a test or a write a paper. When you cram, you only remember a small percentage of what you studied and your paper will not be at it's fullest potential. Really take the time out to study as much as you can and develop a system so that when it comes time for the test, you will not have to study as much. It would take a very big burden off of your shoulders. It is also possible to have more than one test or final in a day so make sure you are well prepared.

How to be independent has to be the greatest lesson learned from my college experience so far. Without parents, counselors, or friends to push you along, you are left responsible for your life and the way you live it. This newfound responsibility may be difficult to become accustomed to for some new students. However, if you take your education and classes seriously, the responsibility will not be an overwhelming factor in your college experience. Also, time management is a very important skill that I have learned during my college experience. The importance of prioritizing was not realized until I was pulling all nighters to finish papers and assignments. The efficient use of time management could have saved me from the numerous sleepless nights and eliminated the struggle to stay awake in class the next morning. Mastering the skill of time management, enabled me to finish assignemnts and still obtain much needed rest. College life allows you the opportunity to truly act and live as an adult. College is an experience that all students should take part in, even if only temporarily, because the preparation for the real world that college provides can be benefiting to all young adults.

Fisk is more than just an institution that allows students to feel “wanted”, it gives the student the rich history of their culture and heritage. It allows them to get that understanding of why they need to get a higher education in order to show others that anything is possible. Attending Fisk I have learned the importance of having Historically Black Colleges and Universities around. I have built a wonderful relationship with my teachers and advisor who wants to see me succeed further then the imaginable. To them I am more than just a number or some student that they are just going to pass without me putting in any effort. I also feel a friendly and loving connection from my peers and the other staff members. Everyone makes sure that their fellow students have a place to stay so they would not get kicked out of school, or even making sure their friends attend church when they are going through a very tough time. What Fisk University has shown me is that you can have a home away from home, a personal experience that you will continue to learn from, long lasting friendships and the strength to accomplish all.

I have learned that everyone comes from different places, have different customs, and also have different personalities. Although all the students are different we all have one thing in common, and that is education. I have gained the knowlege of different cultures my associating with people all over the universe. I believe that it is valuable to attend college to obtain the knowledge you need to go on in life with. Without a college education one cannot be equipped witht the tools they need to get a decent job.

I've left my home in Louisville, Ky and experienced life without parents and family support. It's very challenging, but it ultimately teaches you responsibility. I've made many decisions and handled situations alone so I could learn from them. I've gotten a lot wiser, more optimistic, more creative, more diverse from the different nationalities attending Fisk, and a lot of memories to take home with me when it's all over and done.

I have gained a wide stretching broad world view; my awareness now covers a much wider spectrum. My college experience has given me a keen peripheral vision, with the critical thinking and analytical skills to analyze and come to an understanding on what is going around me and why. In the process I have learned a lot about myself, likes and dislike and some weaknesses I possess. These weaknesses have been addressed and are decisively being weaved out of my character as I continue my matriculation through my undergraduate studies. I have gained a multitude of real world experiences; one of which being in one of the most pertinent research topics of the decade and in decades prior; radiation detection. These various experiences have taught me the importance of networking and people skills, as well as given me the curriculum to compete with some the best blooming scientific minds of my generation. I have also gotten intimately acquainted with the arts and well informed with current events, making me a well rounded individual. I feel that Fisk has given me a priceless experience that is preparing me to be leader in any field of interest I decide to embark upon.

So far what I've gotten out of the college experience is to push myself beyond what I thought my mind itself and in general could handle. Iv'e learned to work harder and smarter by using my mind to reach goals for myself which I have previously renderd impossible. In doing so I've found completing my short term and long term goals will ultimatley be a breeze compared to the two to four years Im attending college.

The most important thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is confidence in my academic abilities. Before I started college I was a below average student that did not believe I was smart enough to keep up with other college students. School has always been something that I did not feel good enough for, so while attending my first classes I decided to forget about my insecurities and do my best by giving one hundred percent. While over coming my fears of college I realized that I am more that capable to keep up with the other students and even do better than some. After realizing that I am fit to be a college student I made a goal for myself to get a 4.0 gpa during the spring semester and after a lot of hard work I was able to reach my goal. My over all experience with college has tough me that I am able to better myself and there is not limit of the greatness I can reach.

During my matriculation at Fisk University, I have obtain a new bond and thirst for knowledge in the diaspora of Black people. I also am being cultivated into a Leader with improvement in areas such as understanding diversity, working as a team, integrity, attitude, and many other traits. These traits ensures my future success as a graduate student from Fisk University.

When I started college, I had no real direction. Being able to take classes on a variety of subjects has broadened my mindset. I have discovered that my desire to understand the world around me has given a purpose to my life. College has been valuable to me because it allowed me to discover my love for science and gave me the tools i needed to turn my natural curiosity into a career path.

From my college experience I have learned the importance of time management and critical thinking. Fisk has been valuable for me to attend because it has provided me with a rich academic experience steeped in the liberal arts tradition. Fisk is committed to ethical leadership and engagement in local and global communities. In addition, I am able to increase my knowledge of intellectual and cognitive structures that contribute to the critical thinking process. Also, I am developing an understanding of the basic priciples of qualitative and quantitative research and the associated reasoning skills. Furthermore, I have increased my skills in applying critical thinking strategies to intellectual, personal and social challenges.

The biggest thing that I have gotten out of my college experience is that I am not as stupid as I thought I was. After graduating high school I did not see myself as a type of person that would be able to be successful in college, so I did not even consider going to college as an option for me. Thankfully, my best friend who was attending a university convinced me to give it a try and made me believe that it's possible for me. So here I am, I have completed all my pre-requisite classes for nursing program and currently am in my second year of nursing school with a GPA of 3.6. This college experience helped me to realize that I don't have to be super smart to go to college, all I need to do is put in time and effort into studying and learning and I will be successful. It has also helped me to believe in myself and encourage others to do so as well. Through my college experience I gained confidence and the ability to dream of becoming somebody.

I have gained alot out of my college experience. I value the fact that I am able to attend college because for many this dream never comes true. I have learned things in history that I never knew before. Being in college has taught me better time management skills. With a full plate of classes and extracurricular activites, it is important to learn to manage your time. I have learned to think critically through my Critical Thinking class. I also value the opportunity to come to college because I have met people who will be forever unforgettable in my life. Being able to learn things from older adults is a great value in itself. I have had the chance to talk to elder faculty and staff members . They have told me about their journeys and what they have witnessed while attending and working at Fisk. In college, I have had the opportunity to learn more about myself. I have grown to learn my strenghts and weaknesses in all areas and I am working to improve them with the help of the faculty members here at Fisk.

When you enter college, you end up learning more about yourself, whether it is positive or negative.

So far, I haven't gotten anything out of it. I start school as a first year student this year. But I hope to get a stellar education and the tools to prepare me for the future, both of which I know I will get at Fisk University.

My college experience has been with it's ups and downs, I was a tranfer student from Michigan moving to Nashville . In the beginning I was lonely wondering why I made such a big move, regretting it almost every morning. But within a couple of months I began to see the greater good in the "Fisk family". After I became involved in more activities my theatre professor would have for the class do I made new friends. Because our classes in the Dramatic, Speech, and Dance Department were so small we became a family of our own. A group of theatre and communication geeks. As I roll into my second year at Fisk University I reflect on the good times I had with my classmates with only ten students in the whole department and come to realization that class size matters. The one on one time I received from professors, the "team" mentality my classmates and I had when working. So when it's time for me to graduate in December, I will remember the "togetherness" of the little department standing on the corner right outside the school's gate. The Dramatics,Speech, and Dance Department. Underdogs of Fisk University

If I could go back in time to my senior year in high school and give myself advice, things would be different now. My scholarship search would begin the summer before my senior year. Beginning in September I would visit my top five colleges and spend the night on campus if possible. The next move would be to keep my GPA up and retake the ACT until I had the highest score possible. By December all college application and applications fees. During the last semester my concentration is on keeping good grades and staying in contact with my college(s) of choice.

I would tell myself that college is not an easy road. Its very difficult and its better to start now to prepare yourself for college and not be a slacker. Try your hardest to get the best grades that you possibly can in order to get the best education that you possibly can. Be very careful. College is a lot harder than high school and you're gonna have to do the best you can to get your money's worth for your education because college isn't free and it costs a lot of money. College is also a lot of hard work but it'll be worth it if you put all you have into college because once you finish you will have a career and will be very successful. Trust me you wont regret it.

Apply for as many scholarships as possible for which you qualify. Any amount you get- whether it be $500 or $5000 you will continue to appreciate it when you go to pay for books and supplies. Continue to work just as hard as you did during your initial three years of high school to get good grades so that you may continue qualify for more scholarships after you graduate and your final transcripts get sent to your college. Stay in touch with those who are important to you and continue to do what makes you happy. Stay involved- play sports, do other extracurricular activities, intramural sports, volunteer- so that you can enjoy your senior year and college years! Most importantly be yourself, make friends and enjoy your time because your life is just beginning! Have fun!