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I have gotten so much out of my time in college so far, and I am loving every single minute of it. I have learned so much, not only from the classes that I have taken, but also the people that are around me on campus. Being in college has made me realize the amount of opportunity that I have and that I can take advantage of. It has also made me realize how many people actually support me. Being at school everyday has made me realize that there are a whole lot of people who really care and are genuine people inside and out. I have also learned an endless amount in the classes that I taken. College has kept me grounded and on a great path in life, one that I know will take me places. If I didn't go to college, I would be so many steps behind. I am so thankful for every day and moment I am there because it's a priceless gift.

Been in college means one step closer to be successful, becasue i am getting close to acheive my goal to obtain a degree

Fullerton Community College, has given me the knowledge and life experiences I need to decide what I want out of life, and it is very valuable to me because if I had not gone to college I would not have learned how hard or how easy life can be, and what it really takes to get to your goals.

Throughout much of my schooling I have realized the importance of furthering your education. Not only has college provided me with a lot of knowledge about my future career path, but it has helped me grow as an adult as well. There have been many times throughout my time at college that have provided a lot of hurdles that I had to overcome. It has often been a difficult process and has been extremely stressful at times, but it has truly helped me to grow as a person. Some of my greatest sacrifices have been due to finances and it has often forced me to make choices that I do not necessarily want to make. It has been a struggle for me personally and I've had to do a lot of this on my own. It has really helped me become an individual and look out for myself. I know that in order to have the best future I need to make the sacrifices now and make it through school. It is this simple fact that has helped me persevere through the challenges I have already faced and what keeps me going now.

My college experience has exposed me to many different cultures and new ideas. Instead of registering for a foreign language course like Spanish, I chose Russian. Learning Russian, while difficult, makes me feel unique. In the summer of 2011, I plan to study abroad in Russia. Study abroad experiences are very unique, and I feel it will help me understand the language and the culture in a new way. The spring semester of 2010, I decided to spend my spring break volunteering in Baxley, GA with the Alternative Break Corps. at Florida State University. In Baxley we worked with the Nature Conservancy preparing firebreaks, planting various endangered species of plants, and collecting garbage from the Moody Forest. The trip with Alternative Break Corps. was an amazing experience. I met new, exciting people and helped preserve the environment, a huge interest of mine. As a Biology major, I feel learning Russian will help me stand out among seas of applicants. After spending my spring break in Baxley, GA, I know I want to make the environment a priority in my future. The friends I have made while enrolled ar Florida State University have become part of my family and my future.

I have found out that I am my own enemy. There are so many people that want me to succeed now and in the future that the only person really holding me back from doing things I want to be doing is myself. I want to get more involved with campus and I want to get more involved with the community. When I came to FSU I knew it would be tough getting out there into the real world on my own, but FSU has put me in touch with some great friends and great professors that I can only do bigger and better things and that is because of the people that FSU surrounded me with.

College has been a very valuable experience because I have made it about more than receiving an education. To me, college has been an opportunity to make new friends and memories, help others, and discover myself. When I first enrolled at FSU I was a little overwhelmed by such a large student body, and found myself questioning how I was going to make my mark. I introduced myself to others and attended involvement fairs and other campus activities searching for something that was a good fit. I joined Best Buddies, an organization which creates one-to-one friendships with developmentally disabled people and instantly felt a sense of relief. Helping people has always been a passion of mine, and it was nice to find a group of people who shared this interest. Even though it’s only my first year in the club, I became secretary and am having a blast making friends with those similar and very different than myself. I’ve only been in college for a couple of months, but I can already tell that the most valuable lessons I learn will be outside of the classroom, and I think that’s a wonderful thing.

I attended college many years ago and left with an Associate of Arts Degree. I feel, in retrospect, that completing a Bachelors would have been a better option. At this stage in my life I am looking to return to school to attain a degree in the Healthcare field. I am a mom and with the downturn in our nation's economy, I feel it necessary in order to be better suited to provide for my family. I feel that attending college provides detailed instruction and knowledge to finding a career/job which will increase one's earning potential and sustainability. My recomendation to my own child is to attend college, for in doing so, the opportunities for employment and advancement of one's career is at a far greater advantage. Thank you for the opportunity to apply for funds to help me achieve a goal long lost.

College has proved to be a life changing experience in my first semester here at FSU. Not only have I been challenged academically, I have been challenged socially. The people I have met from community style living, campus ministries, student government and service organizations have sparked my interest in making the most of my four years here at FSU. The people I have met see the important connection between education and its role within our society. FSU fosters a student's zeal and passion for learning and returns the student back into a society that benefits from the student's service to the community. Upon graduation, I look forward to playing an active role in my community sharing my experiences at FSU with those around me.

I have never been the type of student to look forward to school. But knowing a degree would be the best for me it swiftly became a necessity in my life. With the help of my family and teachers who pushed me to attend college and reach my best potential it only made my decision easier. Now that im in college I cannot say that I regret this decision at all. Yes, it is a total change to what I was use to in high school but im learning so much about myself and appreciating the world more. I do attend a community college which is smaller than the average college or university but it has opened so many doors that I never knew of. The different types of people, the array of clubs and groups to be apart of, and the different ways of thinking brought about in class discussions makes me want to learn more. Not only have I learned about other people I have learned about myself. I have conquered new thresholds that I don’t think I could do last year, and I did. I feel like im becoming a better me and I love it.