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I would give myself the advise to slow down and really consider what life is and what I want from life. I started off as a nursing major in 2001 and I wasted my college education and time by messing around and not concentrating on school. Now here I am 29 years old with a husband and a 3 year old daughter and a job I love but do not get paid enough. I want to be a nurse more than anything, it has been my lifelong dream. If I could go back I would tell myself "Tiffany, this is what you were born to do. Do not waste your time and buckle down and study. It will all be worth it in the end."

I would have told myself to get into better studying habits before starting high school so that the intense test studying wouldn't be so intimidating. I would have also told myself not to be afraid of college life, but ratehr to embrace it because it will be some of the best years of my life. College isn't as scary as everyone thinks it is. Don't let the fear and stress overcome you. In the end, graduating college is a major stepping stone in life and everyone will need to do it to lead a better life, so it is better to think of all the positives of the suture instead of ofcusing on the negatives in the present. If you have to spend thousands of dollars going to college, you might as well make the most of it. While a college test may require more studying than a standard high school test, the amount of homework given is also minimized. College is a place that everyone needs to go to and being there can actuallybe a great experience if you allow it to be. Prepare yourself and you will do just fine.

I would tell myself that I need to learn to love and believe in myself. I spent too much time concerned with what other people thought of me and bringing myself down and because of that, I was never able to reach my full potential. I always assumed I wouldn't be able to do something, so I would never try. I would tell myself that I am worth it and I can do anything I set my mind to. I would tell myself not to let other determine my worth. I could have accomplished so much more if I had just believed in my abilities. I never gave myself enough credit. After going to Kent, I was finally able to see what I was capable of and I didn't let others opinions keep me from doing what I love.

My college experience has been very valuable to me. It has kept me active in my education and is keeping me on track for a better future. I have learned many things attending the community college, including time management skills. Nobody is going to make sure you are where you need to be when you need to be there, it is all up to you. This has helped me to be more responsible for myself. Another valuable thing about attending community college is the small class sizes. It helps me to get more one on one attention and further my education in an effective way. I have gotten a lot out of my college experience and hope to keep gaining more.

My college experienced has help me find and choose a career that I know is 100 {4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} for me. Ever since I was in elementary school I wanted a career in which I would be beneficial to others. Nursing program is the best decision I ever made. The experience is extraordinary, you learn and help others in need at the same time. It opens your eyes to a totally different world that is usually hidden in hospitals, clinics etc. I would love to continue my education and become even more of benefit to our society. I want to pursue my goal and help those who often feel ignored and lonely in their hardest days. :)

Since I was fortunate enough to attend college, I intended on making the best of my college experience. Everyday offers you something new, as well as information and wisdom; wherefore, I gained the sense of taking things around the campus (various group events and activites) with a grain of salt, because you never know what may come from one 10-minute experience. Also, I'm an African-American male in the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity, which is a Caucasian-dominant organization. Though that really isn't a factor towards my membership, it's a big part on personal choices as a student and as an African-American, to keep to what I believe, while simultaneously bringing about change to the campus and people's racial views on certain life aspects. Lastly, I'm the backbone of my family on the thought of taking them out “the hood” and making them prosperous. If I don't finish school, I can simply "kiss" that plan goodbye. Nonetheless, my college experience, and fraternity membership, so far has led me to understand the true values of life plus what it takes to truly become a wise adult.

To date, the hardest period of my life has been the college years. As a 19-year-old freshman I became pregnant; and one year later, shortly after the birth of my son, I started nursing school. Since then, I've also married my son's father and purchased a home with him. The responsibilities we've undertaken have dramatically altered our lives. My husband and I have jumped from being a couple of teenagers living comfortably on our mommy and daddy's dime to being a couple planning, sacrificing, and saving for our own family-- we have BECOME mommy and daddy. Between running a household and caring for my husband and toddler, my life would be much easier without nursing school. In fact, my heart aches to stay home and tend a family. Nonetheless, I continue to attend because I know the value of my (future) degree. The experiences I'm going through as a student are imparting true life lessons in commitment and compromise. Despite the struggle, I have absolute faith that every valley and hill will benefit my character and build me as a better wife, mother, and nurse.

As a former highschool college student & now a returning adult student, I have learned to be more mature,serious,& focused thru my college experience. Its valuable to attend college because I now realize that a college education is one of the best investments you can make in life!! College is a lifelong moral investment for you and your family and it is also a financial,mental,& emotional lifelong investment for yourself! An education is something that no one can take away from you! With the help of life-saving scholarships,I truly anticipate the day I complete my college education!

I am learning how to teach myself more instead of always depending on the teacher. I can now open a textbook and take valuable notes and pull out important information. In high school there was always somebody there to hold your hand and guide you through the process. College has taught me to become more self sufficent. This will benefit me in the future because after I graduate and get a job, I will have to learn how to teach myself certain things that my future employer will expect me to know. It is important to be able to learn on your own and to have the patience to get through it.

Hmmm.....this is kind of a difficult question because I was a completely different person then. Young and a bit naive of the world around me, time management was the largest problem for me throughout the first couple years of college. I felt like I was always juggling the role of student with other roles in my life at that time (family man, employee, caregiver, etc...). I was always on the move, from class to work, work to class, then from class back to my family. By the time I got back home to my family I barely had the time to spend with them because it was then "study time". I would say that my time management skills at that time were mediocre at best and a little planning would have gone a long way. After having slept for only a few hours a night for a couple years, it was time to take a step back and focus on how I could improve the quality of life for my family and myself. I finally created a very detailed calendar that I have now been using for years and that I will pass down to my children. Thank You!