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The most valuable thing I have gotten from my college experience so far is getting to see what college is really like. I have learned what is expected of me, and of course am still learning more with time. I have found that it is important to connect with your fellow students, and that extracurricular activities can really help to get you passionate about your studies. The more time that I spend in college, the more that I feel I am fitting in and understanding just what it take to succeed. More than anything it has all been valuable because each bit serves to motivate me to work harder and harder towards earning my degree.

My college experience has been helpful in encouraging me to always strive for more. It has also given me the necessary knowledge to go out in the world and try things, try new things you've never tried before, or try old things again and become better at them each time. So why is that so valubale? Going to college has helped me start my own business, get a great job, and enjoy life. These are things that only college can do for you!

I think I've learned that sometimes things don't go how you expected but as an adult you have to learn how to deal with it. I've had fun thus far taking classes that interest me and having more freedom, but I'm not sure that Flagstaff is the place for me. For now, I'm living and learning before I decide if I want to continue my studies at NAU. This experience has been valuable in that it has given me a chance to reflect on myself and where I see myself now and in the future.

Background: I attended Northern Arizona University in the Fall1991 and received my first bachelors’ degree in 2000. I got married and had two boys which explain the nine year difference. My most recent degree came in 2008, a masters in school counseling. My college experience was unique but was also very positive. I say unique because the first two years I was on campus, another year I commuted, and the next year was by satellite, and finally in a cohort program that was held at a statewide site. My positive experiences included but not limited to the beautiful campus with many places to study, caring and understanding professors, access to a variety of academic resources, and tremendous support programs. I grew up with my parents and five siblings. I was the only one who attained a post secondary education. It’s been a very valuable asset in my life. I am still married and now, have three kids. My college education has provided financial stability and allowed me to return to my community as a role model. I am a school counselor at my old high school. In all, I am very greatful for my college experience and education.

Well, i learned how it is to be on my own . About how to be responsible and do what needs to be one, even if i dont want to. I've learned that being in college can get hard at times but to never give up because eventually you'll get it. Attending college has been very vauable..it has taught me alot.

Attending college has been one of my smartest decisions. It has opened my eyes to the benefits and advantages of pursuing a degree beyond high school. In college classes I listen and take notes, much like in high school, but I also look into material at a much deeper level. Professors aim to really make me think about things. There is no late work, no constant reminders about due assignments and a lot of material is covered in a short amount of time. College has taught me a lot about responsibility. I am required to finish all my assignments on time, attend class, pay bills, and study without anyone reminding me. I love the personal freedom that college offers. I feel like I’m becoming more of an adult through my studies and the life lessons I’m learning from living on my own.

Well so far it has been my third week into school so I can't really say much about my experience or what the college has offered. But being here so far has not been very great. I find it kind of hard to make friends and to get to know people because there are some people here who only feel comfortable hanging around with their own ethnicity. Being a Native American is a bit hard to make friends because people tend to judge right away. But the things the college has to offer is pretty great such as the clubs and the different activities the college has to offer such as yoga or kick boxing. There is a wide range of activities to attend and get involved with.

The biggest thing I got out of my college experience was to let go. I was always paranoid and judgemental because I was scared of people, but being close to a diverse population of really nice people has opened me up. Not to say I am still paranoid, but I am not quick to judge anymore. I also learned to take responsibility for my own life. I have to do my own laundry, I have to make my own money, and I have to go to class without my mom getting mad at me (I don't skip class a lot in general, but it happened in High School). I am legally an adult and slowing maturing into a real adult.

Throughout high school I never really tried to apply myself. As a result I received low grades, an even lower self esteem, and just barely graduated. After high school I hopped from job to job, following in the footsteps of my parents (who did not graduate high school), and wasted a lot of time struggling to get from paycheck to paycheck. I had lived my entire life well below the poverty level and finally decided the only way to get out of my situation was to go to college. In college I have done (so far) extremely well compared to high school. My college experience has taught me that I, liek anyone else, can do anything that I set out to do if I just try to acheive my goals. I have learned that a person is better, and more, than the situation they were born into, and if they want to change their life the power to do so lies only in their hands. Everyone can benefit from education, and for most the only way to get out of poverty is to stay in school, get good grades, and graduate from college, but most importantly to strive for success.

I have not yet received a degree from my college, or even completed a full year, but I already know how important a college education is, and I'm excited to get my degree in Psychology so I can get a lifelong career and do something I love. I love the college I'm at, and enjoy my classes and the time in between classes. My professors are great, and the students are very friendly and hard-working. Having a college education will help me with everything I do in life, and I am proud to be a first generation college student. Working hard to excell in my classes is very rewarding, and I am proud of myself for making the decision to go to college, and I know others are proud of me as well.

My college has taught me more about different cultures and how they interact with each other. The small class sizes helps student build deeper relationships with the professors, therefore, making the learning process easier. The winters in Northern Arizona University's Flagstaff campus are full of serenity and to me personally, inspiration. The snow leaves a beautiful view of the locally famous San Francisco Peaks, this landscape usually becomes subject of one of my hobbies wich is songwriting.

I have not really experienced very much college at all because i have not attended my school yet, i only applied there and went to orientation, but through orientation i learned a few things about the college expierience. I learned that it is not as stressful as my school counsellors make it out to be, I learned that living in a dorm is not really that bad, and dorms are small but not too small, but most of all I learned that colleges are full of people who are willing to help, whether it be through academic or personal issues. So far that is all i grasped from my "college expierience."

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College has been a very liberating experience for me. In high school I wasnt the most popular person, I was kind of shy. I didn't talk to anyone or express my feelings how i would have liked to. When I got to college I realized I was in a different environment and would have to be comfortable in my surroundings, so I promised myself I would be a new person and experience everything I didnt in high school. When I got to college I joined a lot of clubs to get involved and meet new people, I joined the band to feel like a part of the school and I joined a sorority to feel like part of a sisterhood. At first I was afraid to start college because I didnt want it to be anything like high school. I couldnt have another 4 years of education just like high school. I knew it was time for a change and college was my outlet to do so. So on top of having a wonderful social life my grades are better because I am able to communicate with my teachers and they are happy to listen and help.

I have grown in all aspects of my life. I have lived, learned, and survived on my own for the first time in my life. I have matured in my thinking process and emotional growth.

I just recieved my Associates Degree at Richard J. Daley Community College in the city of Chicago. The 2 years I spent there were amazing. I had gotten more out of this particular community college in education then I have in any other educational facility in a long time. The classrooms were fairly diverse in many factors. The teachers were involved positively in the students home life and actually understood all the differnt situations students went through. The teachers at Daley College rooted for you, they were on your side no matter what!! I've learned to be a better student and mother while attending Daley College. I have come to be passionate about school and what i get out of school. I would not be at where I am now if it wasnt for me attending college. I hope to obtain my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education by transferring to a University. In the end I hope to have a career so I could financially take care of my children.

The experience is what makes college, college. I would never give up going to a university no matter the reason. Some people say that the best four years of one's life are high school, but I beg to differ. College gives students the opportunity to explore new things, become independent, learn and grow on their own, all while their parents know that they are still safe on campus. My time has been greatly spent on studies and involvement in my sorority, Pi Beta Phi. I have met lifelong friends, gained connections and earned an eduacation that's worth printing on a diploma. It makes me proud to say that I am a student at Northern Arizona University and that I am a member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women. Going to Nau has taught me a vaste amount of life skills such as meeting deadlines, study skills, I have even learned to change a tire all by myself.

The most valuable thing I've gotten or should I say earned from experiencing college has been obtaining more discipline and drive. Highschool and college differs alot. Highschool was slightly easier because by law your obligated to go to school. Whereas for college its mainly the students responsibilty to themselves first, then to others to give that 110{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. It is great to attend because I'll be someone great because no one forced me but I woke up on the bad and the good days and broke every barrier life could throw my way down.

The college experience I had was what allowed me to open myself up to what was really important. I pursued a degree program that my family wanted me to. During much of my college experience I resented it but kept moving forward. After graduating I was strong enough to go a completely different direction in my career path despite what my family expected of me. Thanks to the time I spent in college, I was able to grow as a person and gain the strength to be on my own and make my own choices. Now, my experience may be different from many. However, the simple opportunity to attend college, learn and grow from is why it is such a valuable experience.