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The most crucial piece of advice I think I would ever give myself is to apply for scholarships! Senior year you keep hearing about all these opportunities but somehow you let them slip until the deadlines pass. There's a broader spectrum for high school graduate scholarships than there are for students that are already enrolled in college; seeing as they start becoming specific with your major and whatnot. I believe the laziness that prevents us from taking these opportunities is the fact that we have to write essays of all sorts. If I only knew how much money I would have saved with writing a 200 word little paragraph when I was 18. There are so many resources you can use to find them, especially in high school with the CAP advisor. With only entering a few words on Google you'll get hundreds of matches. There are even scholarships that are focused on little quirks like having red hair, or making a dress out of scotch tape that it is truly ridiculous not to take advantage of them. If i could go back in time I would definitely change this aspect of paying for college.

As you are preparing for college, understand that it is not a vacation. College is the clearest mirror to real life, reality. Pay attention in class to perceive not to temporarily obtain to receive a good grade. Create a discipline for yourself to study, prioritize and eliminate procrastination. Your grades gives you options and your options provides opportunities for success not struggles that create stories for just making it. College is full of diversity, fun, new opportunities. Think of all the connections, memories, and bonds you will build and location and the college itself affects all of that. Also, take a moment to really think if college/school is even for you. Yes, success is obtainable without college as long as you have a clear, determined plan with acheiveable goals. You do not want to go to college and waste money and time. Use this last year of highschool to find who you are, what path you want to travel and take off. Understand whatever path you take reality is going to hit you once you graduate from high school.

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I have meet many different and diverse people. I have learned how to write college essays as well as how to study. The most valuable thing is the education I am getting to secure my furture in the work force. Higher education is important because he equips people witht the skills needed to be successful in the working world.

What I have gotten out of college experience is the mind set that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. I have seen college students making their fist million befor they have completed their degree. College is a life experience where you meet all different kinds of people and walks of life, and they inspire you. College is where I was inspire to do more to help the community and get involved in things around me. If due to the clubs that were offered and the genuine people at the college that really cared. They cared more about drinking and partying. We are not a position to make a huge difference. It valuable to attend college to get that sense of independence and find out who you are and what you want to do. College opens your mind to a world beyond what you have experience in High School.

I have attained a lot of skills from my college experience which has propelled me to the position that I am in today. If I had to do it all over again I would choose the same school. The school is truly tailored to the students needs.

I am a nontraditional student of 39, I am married with two children, and work a part time job as a custodian for my church. Returning to school has been a great and wonderful experience for me. I have learned so many new things, I have most enjoyed learning how the human body works. I hope to be able to start the ASDN program next fall at my school which is Florida Gateway College. I have been working on my pre and co reqs before applying to the program and I have just three more classes before applying. I have gained a new respect for the professionals that I have worked with in the past. I worked as a pharmacy tech for 16 years before returning to school. School takes so much time and determination to complete. I believe and know the experience of returning to college has been valuable to me because I will be a better person when finished with college and will have a degree to call my own. I will be an asset to the community that I live in after I complete college and become a Registered Nurse helping people during their times of need.

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One huge thing I've gotten out of attending a 2 year school is that there are no limitations are far as who should go to college. I see people in their 20's, 40's, even 60's attending class. I'll be transferring to a 4 year university in the winter, and I'm sure I'll be around a younger crowd at that point. But seeing all these adults coming back to school, and trying something new is inspiring. I used to be worried that I wouldn't enjoy my chosen career path, but now I see that if you don't like what you do, learn about something new! You're never too old to try something new, and I'm glad I learned that sooner rather than later.

My first year of college had been a great experience for me. It had taught me how to be more responsible and how to achieve my goals. Being the first one in my family to ever attend college has already been accomplishment. I have taken advantage of what colleges have to offer and I have made the effort to always keep my grades up. I have learned to become independent and grow my character as an individual. I have learned to appreciate the privileges I have to be able to go to school and become a better person. I have struggled to pay for school, but I have still worked hard and sometimes two jobs to be able to attend and I never gave up. It has been very valuable for me to attend college because it?s and experience that is going to have great impacts my life forever.