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I have gained more determination and self-confidence out of my college experience thus far. My level of determination increased because I would have maybe three papers do in the same week and I felt overwhelmed. In the end I was able to get it all done and made excellent grades on the material but I was determined that I would go beyond to make sure that I succeeded in everything that I did. I also gained more self-confidence out of my college experience thus far. There were times when I was given assignments and thought there is no way I can do all of this but with the determination that I had gained I was able to get the assignment done and received an excellent grade. Sometimes I wasn’t sure that I could do it but I was able to do it. For me attending college is valuable because it will open me up to so many opportunities in life. I will be able to have a career in something that I enjoy doing. I am glad that I made the decision to continue with my schooling because I know that it will take me far.

My attendance at FIU revolves around an important goal that I have for myself for the future. I am working towards a career as a forensic scientist, one that I am passionate about because I feel I will be able to make a difference in the world, even if it is in a small way. FIU is so valuable to me because it is one of the few colleges in the country that offers a forensic science program that is accredited by the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC). I was fortunate enough to have such a legitimate program offered at a school close to my home that would provide me with the knowlege and tools to accomplish my goal. The program is difficult but rewarding, and even includes an opportunity for a great internship with one of the two major sheriff's departments in the area.

What I gotten out of college is lots of knowlegde of what the real world is about to be. Learning different materials for my career and how the world came to be about and the government system as well. Understanding that the more people i know the more different information i gain to take with me later on in life. It had been great value to attend school because as a teacher knowledge is power and the more i learn each day from attending the more it motivates me to go.

I have gained a lot of experience in networking and building friendships that turned out to be benefical to my career. I love the diversity which has helped me understand the value of culture and the different ways in which people express themselves and handle business, which I will need to understand in the business world dealing with people. College is valuable to me, because all that I have learned will take me very far in life, and I will never forget those professors, advisors, peer counselors and students who contributed to my success. Knowledge is power, and it will help me as I climb the ladder of success and I count that as valuable. Attending college while working in groups and research projects are memories that I will hold dear and experiences that will help me to understand the value of building relationships.

My college experience has been stressful but satisfying. It is difficult to take classes while working full time and raising a family. But the ability to take classes online provides the opportunity to study at my own pace. There are times when the class work load is heavy, but it is possible. Being able to continue taking steps towards achieving my academic goals makes the hard work worth it. My family is depending on me to succeed. Therefore, failure is not an option.

I have learned more about myselff and who i want to become. Once you attend college you feel a sense of self worth. More motivated than you were before, more dedicated to go that extra mile for what you want. College gives people insight to more things than they thought capable to comprehend. College has taught me to keep good company and has truley assitsed me to understand my purpose. College has taught be to be prompt, my religious view and it has reassured me that procrastination gets one no where important. Had I not attended collegeIi know I would be where I am today, preparing for Nursing School , I would not know the individuals that I know, whom have helped me along the way, nor would my parent be as proud of me.

College is an experience that further prepares young adults for the real world by showing them what it takes to be independent. College has shown me how easy it is to become distracted by the actions of the world and how important it is to stay focused in school and continue to work towards my future. I have seen the success that a college education can create and it is the main focus of my determination to attend college and strive to do my best to one day become successful. A college education may easily be the difference between living in a mansion and living on the streets, with success come hard work and I have begun to realise how much work I am going to have to put into my education in order to reap those benefits. A sacrifice I'm willing to make.

After being in college for three semesters, I feel I have grown as a person from an educational stand point as well as a social one. College has taught me responsibility as well as how to be an individual. College has taught me how to help others as well as myself.

Many young people can relate to the hardships within the journey to self identity, and college stimulates a person's passion and purpose. Although many see college as a means of recieving a larger paycheck, college has become crucial to the development of individuals and the community as a whole. Education allows us to overcome oppression. It allows us to not be blinded and see things clearly. Education empowers me to fulfill my responsibility of improving the lives of others who may not have the opportunities that I have. College has been a great tool in my personal growth, independance, and progress towards realizing my purpose. It gives me the opportunity to continue my education and allows me to attain knowledge that will be beneficial to myself for the rest of my life and for humanity as a whole. I am excited to learn more about myself and the interconnected world as I journey through college. I know that learning never ceases and the college experience has taught be to thirst for knowledge, and justice for all.

What I have gotten out of my college experience has been priceless. Not only have I gotten a great education, but I have also made many friends, and I have enjoyed every minute of my college life to its fullest. I was considering attending a community college because it was more affordable, but I am so glad I didn't FIU has so much student life and ways to get involved with both the school and the community. It has been valuable because not only have I learned about the school, I have also learned more about the community around me, and how I can make a difference in someone's life. Attending FIU by far has been the best experience I have had both in and out of a classroom.