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Knowledge. The knowledge to do what was needed in my field before returning to school to study law. It was with this knowledge that I received a foundation for my first post-graduation job as an accountant. I also got my wife out of this experience. She was a junior and I was a freshman. It was anything but love at first sight. She wooed me with her cougar skills, and now we've been married about two years. Between the two (knowledge and my wife) the most valuable was/is my wife. I can't imagine life without her.

The transition from high school into college is one that you can't understand or imagine until you actually live it. As i zipped up my final duffel bag and threw it into my car, I knew it was the beginning of a adventure I never imagined I would finally meet. When looking back at my first semester of college, I not only realize how difficult and breathtaking this experience is, but I have lreaned who I truly am as a person. Waking up every morning to nothing but my alarm clock, I understand that this is my world now and I can do whatever I want and no one an stop me. I truly believe that I have matured into a strong young women and value every experience that I have been given so far in my adventure into a lifetime of opportunites.

I am a Ph.D. candidate specializing in research for improving urban music education. I am passionate concerning social justice in education, and am dedicated to adding to research to improve urban schools. When I taught instrumental music at a Navy base overseas, I worked with at-risk students. Many moved frequently and had parents at sea for long time periods. These issues often had negative effects on the students. Many got into trouble and did not complete high school on time, if at all. My students seemed to feel at home in my classroom, and I noticed that as they got involved in music they seemed to focus more on school and get into less mischief. Several troubled students told me, upon graduation, that one of the only reasons they hadn’t dropped out of school was to participate in band. After several years teaching, I entered graduate school to further pursue my interest in helping at-risk students though music. In graduate school, I have learned how to complete quantitative research to help create substantial and concrete recommendations for improving urban education. These tools will assist me in contributing to the improvement of urban music education through research.

I have learned quite a bit of things from my college. One of them being that not everything can be taught from a book; that experiences in life can teach you alot more. Also, I have learned that you can learn alot about people in class and you can establish friendships and connections that will further help your carrer. Lastly, college is a fantastic place to learn, but if you don'y interact and meet new and interesting people, then you are missing out on one of the great things college can offer.

The most notable gain from my college experience has to be the experience of truly learning about myself as an individual and having to confront personable characteristics in unlikable situations. This gain has made me confront realities of inevitable outcomes, highlighting personal flaws that have forced me to re-evaluate the methods I use to deal with sensitive hardships, stranger interactions, and the realization that things don’t always going my way. This overall experience, has and continues to challenge my unique persona for the betterment of myself and others while gifting me with the constant test of my inner strength. The indescribable gratitude for the valuable partake in attending college, is individually attributed to the opportunities I have benefited from, and the empowerment of higher education to further my involvement and influence of my personal passions. The value of attending college has accredited my beliefs with universal knowledge and has taught me how to channel my passionate efforts and ideologies in more effective ways. Additionally, supplying me a whole student body to bring awareness too and contribute to a causes growing support . The advantage of attending college is ultimately its ceaseless possibilities that it respectively embodies.

The most important thing that I have gotten out of my college experience thus far would undoubtedly be the knowledge and maturity gained even over the last year that is shaping me into the person that I know I want to be for the rest of my life. Be it because of the sense of new found independence I acquired for the first time once leaving home, or from sitting down with professors and advisors to learn what career is best suited for me, I feel as though my college experience has allowed me to grow in ways that I couldn't have imagined before arriving here. The degree that I am working very hard to earn is unquestionably very important to my future, but who I become along the way means just as much to me if not more, and I know I will never lose sight of that. For these reasons, I find my college experience at Florida State to be invaluable, inspirational, and above all, life changing.

From my experience at college, I have met many new people, with which I would not have been friends with in high school. I have grown to be more accepting, since the shelter of my small hometown was gone. This has helped me become a better person overall, and a better student. I met with new friends to study and learn beyond the classroom. I am no longer the meek girl who hardly peeps in and gives her opinion. The amount of people at this school has made my personality more versatile and open. Also, my living arrangements in the school's residence hall has introduced me to living conditions I had not experienced before. The dorm was cold, loud, and unwelcoming at first. However, I know feel as if I couldn't sleep without what used to be annoyances.

I have recieved responsability through my college experience. I feel that because there isn't anyone there to push you through college like high school that you need to hold yourself accountable. I have also realized that no one cares if you dont show up or do your work, because you pay for it and its ultimately your responsabily. I feel that if you have the will power and stamina that you can and will be successful in you college experience.

What I have gotten out of my college experience is a sense of pride. It has taught me to live on my own and work hard to achieve my goals. Being a part of Florida State University has made me realize that anything is possible and it has been a great support system in helping me find myself and what I want to contribute to the world through my future career. I would not be the person I am today if I had not attended Florida State University since it has given me the knowlege and will power to succeed.

College was an experience that I was anticipating. I was fearful of what it would be like, because I am the youngest of four daughters to be attending. My experience has been amazing, my passion for learning has expanded and I love having the ability to gear my life into any direction. My major is Art History, and college has only enhanced my passion for it. I am able to attend and learn more about what I love daily. College has caused me to become more eager of what the future has to offer. It allows me to expand my horizons and make the most out of this one chance I have in life.